In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the science of gratitude and how to develop an effective, research-supported gratitude practice.
I explain why common gratitude practices (like simply listing things you're grateful for) are far less impactful than engaging in story-based gratitude practices. I also explain how being grateful activates spec ... Show More
Sep 14
The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks
Dr. Arthur Brooks, PhD, professor at Vanderbilt University and senior fellow at Harvard Business School, is an expert on the science of happiness. He shares the three “macronutrients” of true happiness and tools for you to understand what specifically is in the way of you accessi ... Show More
2h 50m
Sep 10
Essentials: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Oded Rechavi, a professor at Tel Aviv University who studies genetics, epigenetics and the inheritance of acquired traits. We discuss how DNA, RNA and epigenetic mechanisms determine what information can pass between genera ... Show More
35m 53s
Sep 7
How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter
Dr. Jared Rutter, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is a leading expert on mitochondria and metabolism. He explains how mitochondria produce the energy for your cells to work but also how they regulate cell ... Show More
2h 4m
Nov 2023
Thankful Hearts, Thriving Brains: How Gratitude Reshapes Your Mind with Jim Kwik
How can you use gratitude to improve not only your mood, but your overall cognitive performance? Gratitude is something we’ve talked about quite a bit on this show. You already know that being grateful is good for your mental health. It lowers stress and anxiety, while building r ... Show More
20m 22s
Feb 2021
332 - This Is Your Brain On Gratitude
The neuroscience and psychology of gratitude show that cultivating gratitude, even in small doses, can do wonders for your mental health. Here's how gratitude works, and some simple tips for sprinkling more nourishing gratitude into your daily life.Read the transcript.Check out a ... Show More
15m 4s
<p>Today we are digging into the research on gratitude. Gratitude is a critical life skill, yet most of us are practicing it wrong.</p><p> </p><p>That’s right.</p><p> </p><p>According to the research, there are 4 essential elements of genuine gratitude. Without all 4, you can’t u ... Show More
