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Episode 128
In this episode, I discuss Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), which is also commonly known as “ecstasy” or “molly,” including how it works in the brain to cause short- and long- term-shifts in e…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
How Emotions & Social Factors Impact Learning | Dr. Immordino-Yang
Episode 127
In this episode, my guest is Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, EdD, professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California and director of the Center for Affective Neur…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
AMA #7: Cold Exposure, Maximizing REM Sleep & My Next Scientific Studies
Welcome to a preview of the seventh Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of the Huberman Lab Premium subscription.
The Huberman Lab Premium subscription was launched for two main reasons. First, it was…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects
Episode 126
In this episode, I explain how medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I explain the brai…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health | Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris
Episode 125
In this episode, my guest is Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD, distinguished professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. He is one of leading researchers in the stu…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
How to Use Cold & Heat Exposure to Improve Your Health | Dr. Susanna Søberg
Episode 124
In this episode, my guest is Susanna Søberg, PhD. She earned her doctoral degree at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, researching the effects of deliberate cold and deliberate heat exposure on…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks
Episode 123
In this episode, I discuss what psilocybin is (chemically) and how it works at the cellular and neural circuit level to trigger neuroplasticity, which is our brain’s ability to rewire itself in ways …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
How Smells Influence Our Hormones, Health & Behavior | Dr. Noam Sobel
Episode 122
In this episode, my guest is Noam Sobel, PhD, professor of neurobiology in the department of brain sciences at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Dr. Sobel explains his lab’s research on the biologic…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
AMA #6: Eye Health, Why We Yawn & Increasing Motivation
Welcome to a preview of the sixth Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of the Huberman Lab Premium subscription.
The Huberman Lab Premium subscription was launched for two main reasons. First, it was l…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Science-Based Mental Training & Visualization for Improved Learning
Episode 121
In this episode, I explore the science of mental visualization and its application for learning motor and cognitive skills. I discuss neuroplasticity-based skill development and the roles of focus, s…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago