In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Alia Crum, PhD, professor of psychology at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab.
Dr. Crum explains that our mindsets—for example, what we believe about stress, exercise and the food we eat—shape how we feel, behave and even how our bodies respond. We discuss studies sho ... Show More
Oct 6
How to Make Yourself Unbreakable | DJ Shipley
My guest is DJ Shipley, a retired Tier 1 operator Navy SEAL and now a top public educator on how to build mental and physical health and reach top-level performance in any endeavor. DJ’s life is one marked by extraordinary strivings, wins, setbacks and comebacks that together hav ... Show More
3h 42m
Oct 2
Essentials: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in the Short & Long Term | Dr. David Buss
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Buss, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in the field of evolutionary psychology. We explore the science behind human mate selection in both short- and long-term relation ... Show More
36 m
Sep 29
Enhance Your Learning Speed & Health Using Neuroscience Based Protocols | Dr. Poppy Crum
My guest is Dr. Poppy Crum, PhD, adjunct professor at Stanford, former Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories and expert in neuroplasticity—our brain’s ability to change in response to experience. She explains how you can learn faster and ways to leverage your smartphone, AI and e ... Show More
2h 36m
Jul 9
#1050 Weight Loss Has Nothing to Do with Willpower – The Shocking Root Cause Revealed with Dr. Matthew Lederman
In this powerful episode, Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Matthew Lederman — a physician and pioneer in nonviolent communication — for a conversation that goes far beyond diet and exercise. Together, they unpack how emotional health, purpose, and stress are intimately tied to your a ... Show More
59 m
Mar 2025
Comfort is Destroying Your Health: Why Stress is Not the Enemy | Jeff Krasno
Jeff Krasno’s personal health transformation—reversing diabetes, shedding 60 pounds, and reclaiming his health at age 50—is a masterclass in what he calls “good stress.” In this episode, we dive into the simple but powerful idea that discomfort might just be the medicine we all n ... Show More
1h 46m
Jul 2024
Tara Swart (Neuroscientist): The Science Behind Stress, Body Fat & Manifestation (E273)
In this episode, respected neuroscientist and author Dr. Tara Swart joins Jake to uncover fascinating perspectives about the complex interplay between our brains and bodies.
Tara sheds light on how our constant smartphone use impacts us both mentally and physically, and what we c ... Show More
56m 42s
Oct 2024
Understanding the Impact of Chronic Stress on Your Brain | Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Stress isn’t just in your head—it’s rewiring your brain. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Sapolsky to dive into the science of stress and its profound impact on mental and physical health. We explore how chronic stress damages the brain, particularly the hippocampus, l ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2024
How to Identify and Overcome Weight Loss Plateaus | Dr. Allan Bacon
Emotional vs. Physical HungerJoin Dr. Gabrielle Lyon as she sits down with Dr. Allan Bacon, who transitioned from a career in dental surgery to becoming a top nutrition and training coach. Dr. Allan shares his journey, offers powerful insights on sustainable weight loss, and brea ... Show More
2h 7m
Nov 2024
Recap: Boost health by defeating stress | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Stress can come from any direction. Mounting deadlines at work, a romantic tiff at home, even something as simple as missing our bus can send our brain and body into a state of tension. We all experience this, it’s nothing new. However, our failure to manage this stress could be ... Show More
15m 25s