Podcast Episodes

Essentials: ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore the biology and psychology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and discuss both prescription and non-prescription treatment options.…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Male vs. Female Brain Differences & How They Arise From Genes & Hormones | Dr. Nirao Shah

Episode 239

My guest is Dr. Nirao Shah, MD, PhD, a professor of psychiatry, behavioral sciences and neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss how the brains of males and females differ a…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Johnson, PhD, a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Health Effects & Risks of Kratom, Opioids & Other Natural Occurring Medicines | Dr. Chris McCurdy

Episode 238

My guest is Dr. Chris McCurdy, PhD, FAAPS, professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Florida and a world expert on the pharmacology of kratom and other plant-derived medicinal compounds. …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Essentials: Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss both healthy eating and clinically recognized eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

I explain how brain circuits,…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

How Nature & Other Physical Environments Impact Your Focus, Cognition & Health | Dr. Marc Berman

Episode 237

My guest is Dr. Marc Berman, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Chicago whose research explores how different physical environments—particularly nature and patterns found in nature—c…

Published on 5 months ago

Essentials: Science of Stress, Testosterone, Aggression & Motivation | Dr. Robert Sapolsky

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Robert Sapolsky, PhD, a professor of biology, neurology and neurological sciences at Stanford University.  

We discuss different types of stres…

Published on 5 months ago

How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle With Nutrition | Alan Aragon

Episode 236

My guest is Alan Aragon, a renowned nutrition and fitness expert and researcher known for sharing the strongest evidence-based approaches to fat loss, muscle gain and overall health and fitness. We d…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Essentials: Understanding & Conquering Depression

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore major depression, including its underlying biology and discuss science-based approaches to alleviate symptoms and improve mood.

I describe the wide-…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The Chemistry of Food & Taste | Dr. Harold McGee

Episode 235

Dr. Harold McGee, PhD, is a renowned author on the topics of food chemistry and culinary science. He explains how cooking methods, types of cookware and temperature can be used to transform food and …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago