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DocSnipesFeb 19, 2026Downregulation Skills to Enhance Executive Functioning and Stress Resilience
Self-DevelopmentDownregulationExecutive FunctioningFight-or-Flight ResponsePrefrontal Cortex
DrTraceyMarksFeb 18, 2026The Neurobiology of Instant Attraction: Why 'The Spark' Isn't Fate and How to Trust Your Brain Wisely
PsychologyChemistry (attraction)The spark (initial attraction)High salienceFusoform face area
ChrisWillxJan 20, 2026HARDY's Near-Fatal Tour Bus Crash: A Story of Unforeseen Medical Emergency, Trauma, and Resilience
PsychologyTrauma responseNeurological eventBrain tumorAneurysm
drekbergAug 29, 2025The Insulin Trick: Rethinking Weight Loss Beyond Calories and Optimizing Metabolic Health
HealthInsulin as metabolic gatekeeperCalorie vs. Insulin modelLipogenesisLipolysis
hubermanlabMay 19, 2025The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity with Tom Segura
ScienceNeuroscience of humorPsychology of comedyCreative processReward circuits (brain)- DrTraceyMarksFeb 12, 2025
The Neurobiological Impact of Chronic Stress: 5 Brain Alterations and Strategies for Mental Resilience
HealthChronic stressAcute stressAdrenalineCortisol - hubermanlabJan 6, 2025
How to Use Exercise to Improve Your Brain's Health, Longevity & Performance
HealthBrain longevityBrain performanceCardiovascular trainingResistance training - drekbergDec 27, 2024
The 30-Day Dinner-Only Challenge: Risks, Benefits, and Strategies for One Meal A Day (OMAD) for Health and Metabolic Balance
HealthNutritional deficienciesEssential fatty acidsEssential amino acidsMicronutrients - DrTraceyMarksNov 27, 2024
The Brain's Intricate Role in Sleepless Nights and How to Reclaim Rest
PsychologySleep driveWake driveAdenosineOrexin - drekbergJul 19, 2024
Unlocking Your Body's Healing Power: The Autonomic Nervous System and Stress Response
HealthCentral Nervous System (CNS)Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) - hubermanlabMay 17, 2024
Huberman Lab Live: Q&A on Sleep, Stress, Learning, and Psychedelic Science
HealthCore body temperature regulationSleep inertiaNapuccinoNon-sleep deep rest (NSDR) 
lexfridmanMar 18, 2024Sam Altman on OpenAI's Board Saga, AGI's Power Struggle, and Elon Musk Lawsuit
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Compute as a commodityOpenAI board sagaPower struggle (in AGI development)- hubermanlabMar 4, 2024
How Placebo, Nocebo, and Belief Effects Biologically Alter Our Physiology and Psychology
SciencePlacebo effectsNocebo effectsBelief effectsExpectation effects 
HealthyGamerGGAug 8, 2023Understanding Psychosomatic Illness: Mind-Body Connection, Trauma, and Systemic Treatment Gaps
PsychologyPsychosomatic illnessMind-body connectionHomeostatic unitWestern medicine specialization- DocSnipesJul 14, 2023
Master Your Mind: Overcoming Unwanted Thoughts at Night
PsychologyRuminationNocturnal ruminationPresent focusMindful awareness - DrTraceyMarksJun 28, 2023
The Science of Emotion Regulation: How Our Brains Process and Manage Emotions
NeuroscienceEmotion RegulationAmygdalaHippocampusPrefrontal Cortex - HealthyGamerGGJun 10, 2023
Short-Circuiting Modern Stress: How Vigorous Exercise Activates Your Body's Natural Off-Switch
HealthStress systemLife-or-death situationsChronic stressAcute stress - HealthyGamerGGJun 1, 2023
Short-Circuiting Social Anxiety: A Physiological and Perceptual Approach to Disabling the Inner Voice
PsychologySocial anxietyInner voiceAnalytical overdriveLeft hemisphere (cerebral cortices) - HealthyGamerGGApr 18, 2023
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Anger: Understanding Its Purpose, Origins, and Management
PsychologyHealthy angerUnhealthy angerTerritorial defenseBoundary violation - hubermanlabDec 14, 2022
The Brain-Body Contract: Navigating Stress, Optimizing Physiology, and Enhancing Well-being Through Science-Based Tools
HealthMindset (stress perception)Autonomic nervous system (alertness/calm)Sleep-wake cycleCatharsis (stress release) - HealthyGamerGGDec 5, 2022
The Interplay of Money, Security, Stress, and Savoring in Achieving Happiness
PsychologyHappiness thresholdCortisolAdrenalineReticular activating formation - HealthyGamerGGNov 25, 2022
Rewiring Your Brain: Overcoming Emotional Overwhelm, Impaired Judgment, and Communication Barriers Through Emotional Expression
Self-DevelopmentEmotional overwhelmImpaired judgmentEmotional dysregulationVocalizing emotions - hubermanlabNov 9, 2022
Huberman Lab Live Q&A: Optimizing Brain-Body Function for Focus, Resilience, and Well-being
HealthAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Dopamine systemL-tyrosine (dopamine precursor)Visual focus exercises - DocSnipesAug 20, 2022
Six Simple Grounding Techniques for Managing Anxiety, Anger, and Dissociation
PsychologyGrounding (psychology)Present Moment AwarenessAutopilot (cognitive)Wise Mind (DBT concept) - drekbergAug 19, 2022
The Life-Saving Power of Fasting: Reversing Metabolic Disease and Challenging Conventional Diet Wisdom
HealthMetabolic healthHyperinsulinemiaInsulin resistanceAnabolic hormone - hubermanlabAug 17, 2022
Q&A: Science-Based Tools for Mental Health, Physical Health, Performance, and Daily Life Optimization
ScienceNon-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)Yoga NidraLow solar angle sunlightAutonomic nervous system - DocSnipesAug 10, 2022
Helping the Inner Child Process Grief: Understanding Schema, Attachment, and Healing Wounds
PsychologyInner ChildSchemaCognitive DevelopmentSecure Attachment - HealthyGamerGGJul 21, 2022
Managing Global Anxiety: The Impact of Digital Overwhelm and Strategies for Mental Well-being
PsychologyGlobal anxietyDigital overwhelmInformation dietStress system (HPA axis) - DocSnipesJun 14, 2022
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Impact on Mood, Energy, Pain, and Overall Well-being
HealthAnti-inflammatory dietSoluble fiberInsoluble fiberPolyphenols - HealthyGamerGGJun 14, 2022
The Multi-Level Impact of Meditation: From Physiological Calm to Profound Life Transformation
Self-DevelopmentPlacebo effectAutonomic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemSympathetic nervous system - drekbergJun 3, 2022
10 Subtle Signs of Stress and Their Profound Impact on Health, Even When You Feel Relaxed
HealthStress responseAutonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) - hubermanlabDec 20, 2021
The Science of Social Bonding: Neural Circuits, Neurochemicals, and Practical Tools for Healthy Relationships
ScienceSocial bondingNeurobiology of social bondsNeurochemicalsHormones - hubermanlabDec 6, 2021
The Modern Neuroscience of Fear and Trauma: Mechanisms and Extinction Tools
NeuroscienceNeuroscience of fearTraumaPost-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)Neural circuits - drekbergNov 19, 2021
What Happens When You Stop Eating Breakfast for 30 Days: Metabolic Adaptation, Health Benefits, and Freedom from Food Schedules
HealthGlycogenFat adaptationIntermittent fastingTime-restricted eating - HealthyGamerGGNov 8, 2021
The Physiological Roots of 'Mental Health' Symptoms: Why You Need to Get Tested
HealthInsulin resistanceHypothyroidismSubclinical hypothyroidismType 2 Diabetes - DocSnipesNov 1, 2021
CBT for Depression: Week 2 - Building Distress Tolerance, Sleep Hygiene, and Motivation
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Depression TreatmentBaseline Data CollectionEarly Warning Signs - DocSnipesOct 6, 2021
Building an Emotional Safety Plan: 5 Essential Tools for Distress Tolerance
PsychologyDistress ToleranceSafety PlanFight-or-Flight ResponseHPA Axis - DrTraceyMarksSep 22, 2021
Magnesium for Anxiety and Depression: The Science Says Yes!
HealthEssential mineralsNeurotransmittersNMDA receptor blockerBrain-Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) - hubermanlabJul 26, 2021
Optimizing Brain-Body Function & Health Through Interoception and Vagal Regulation
HealthInteroceptionSense of selfGut microbiomeFermented foods - hubermanlabMay 10, 2021
Optimizing Physical Performance and Recovery Through Strategic Body Cooling: The Science of Thermal Regulation
HealthThermal physiologyHomeostasisHyperthermiaHypothermia - DocSnipesApr 10, 2021
The Impact of CBD on Mood Disorders and Chronic Stress Physiology
HealthCortisolNorepinephrineDopamineAdrenaline - drekbergMar 12, 2021
Understanding Paradoxical High Fasting Blood Sugar in Low-Carb & Fasting Individuals
HealthInsulin ResistanceFasting Blood SugarLow Carbohydrate DietIntermittent Fasting - DocSnipesMar 3, 2021
Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Neurotransmitters: Optimizing Mental and Physical Health
HealthAdenosineSleep PressureCircadian RhythmsHPA Axis - DocSnipesFeb 10, 2021
Physical Symptoms of Depression: Beyond the DSM and Underlying Physiological Causes
HealthDSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)FatiguePsychomotor slowingThreat response system - DocSnipesDec 26, 2020
The ABCs of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Identifying and Disputing Unhelpful Beliefs
PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)ABCs ModelActivating EventBeliefs (automatic, unhelpful, exaggerated, out of context) - DocSnipesDec 10, 2020
Cortisol's Multifaceted Impact on Health, Mood, and HPA Axis Regulation
HealthCortisolHPA axisCircadian rhythmsInflammation - DocSnipesDec 9, 2020
Adrenaline: Functions, Imbalances, and Integrative Behavioral Health Interventions
HealthAdrenaline (Epinephrine)Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)DopamineTyrosine - DocSnipesNov 14, 2020
The Surprising Interconnection: Diabetes, Depression, and Autoimmune Issues
HealthBlood sugar imbalanceInsulinBeta cellsType 1 Diabetes - HealthyGamerGGJul 9, 2020
Deconstructing Existential Dread: An Applied Neuroscience and Psychological Exploration with Michael Reeves
PsychologyAnxietyExistential DreadApplied NeuroscienceStress Response - drekbergJun 26, 2020
10 Ways To Lose More Weight & Burn More Fat While Sleeping: A Holistic Analysis of Metabolic Health
HealthMetabolismHomeostasisInsulin sensitivityInsulin resistance - DocSnipesMay 30, 2020
QuickStart Guide to Understanding and Addressing Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Relief Tools
PsychologyHPA axis activationFight-or-flight responseNeurotransmitter imbalancesCortisol - DocSnipesMay 23, 2020
Understanding and Managing Anger, Guilt, and Jealousy for Healthier Relationships and Self-Development
PsychologyFight-or-flight reactionPerceived threatHPA axisNorepinephrine - HealthyGamerGGDec 5, 2019
Understanding and Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Learned Response and Physiological Approach
PsychologySocial anxietyLearned responseSympathetic nervous responseAdrenaline response - HealthyGamerGGDec 5, 2019
Understanding and Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Learned Response and Physiological Approach
PsychologySocial anxietyLearned responseSympathetic nervous responseAdrenaline response - HealthyGamerGGOct 25, 2019
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: A 10-Minute Daily Meditation for Anxiety and Present Moment Awareness
Self-DevelopmentNadi Shodhana PranayamaAlternate nostril breathingPresent moment awarenessMind wandering - drekbergAug 5, 2019
The Underestimated Link: How Stress and the Stress Response Contribute to Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
HealthStress responseSympathetic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemAdrenaline - DocSnipesJul 4, 2019
The Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders on the Individual
HealthNeurotransmitter imbalanceSerotoninGABAGlutamate - drekbergJun 24, 2019
Understanding the Dawn Phenomenon: High Fasting Blood Sugar on Keto & Intermittent Fasting Explained
HealthDawn phenomenon (dawn effect)Insulin resistanceKetogenic diet (Keto)Intermittent fasting (IF) - DrTraceyMarksMay 1, 2019
Discovery of Anxiety Cells in the Hippocampus and Its Implications for Treatment
NeuroscienceAnxiety cellsHippocampusAnxiety disordersSituational anxiety - drekbergDec 14, 2018
The Sympathetic Nervous System: Understanding Fight or Flight and Its Chronic Impact
NeuroscienceAutonomic Nervous SystemSympathetic Nervous SystemParasympathetic Nervous SystemFight or Flight Response - drekbergAug 17, 2018
Adrenal Fatigue: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Holistic Solutions for Stress Response
HealthAdrenal glandsAdrenalineCortisolMelatonin - DrTraceyMarksJun 6, 2018
Atypical Physical Signs Your Body Is Stressed and How to Manage Them
HealthCortisolAdrenalineFight or flight responseBruxism - drekbergMay 11, 2018
Gradual Caffeine Withdrawal: Avoiding Headaches and Misery
HealthCaffeine dependencyCaffeine withdrawalAdrenaline (stress hormone)Adrenal fatigue - DocSnipesMar 24, 2018
Emotion Regulation Techniques: Mindfulness, Fact-Checking, and Vulnerability Reduction in DBT
PsychologyEmotion RegulationMindfulnessNon-judgmental ObservationPrimary Emotions - DrTraceyMarksDec 28, 2017
The Cognitive Impact of Sleep Deprivation: Memory, Thinking, and Brain Function
HealthSleep DeprivationCognitive ImpairmentMemory ConsolidationDeclarative Memory - DocSnipesAug 4, 2017
Preventing PTSD and Burnout in First Responders and Law Enforcement: A Holistic Approach
PsychologyPTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)Cumulative PTSDSecondary Exposure TraumaAcute Stress Disorder - DocSnipesJul 13, 2017
Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Tools for Anxiety Relief and CBT Counseling Skills
PsychologyStrengths-based approachBiopsychosocial approachAnxiety symptomsFight-or-flight response - DocSnipesFeb 16, 2017
Transformative DBT Skills for Emotion Regulation: Understanding the HPA Axis and Emotional Vulnerability
PsychologyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotion RegulationEmotional DysregulationHPA Axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis) - DocSnipesSep 27, 2013
The Power of Clinical History: Applying Behavioral Principles to Goal Setting and Counseling
PsychologyBehavior modificationTreatment planningMotivationReinforcement (positive) - drekbergMay 19, 2011
The Stress Response: Unraveling the Functional Origins of Chronic Disease
HealthSympathetic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemResource allocationInitial adaptive stress response - hubermanlab
The Biology, Psychology, and Utility of Play for Brain Plasticity and Lifelong Learning
NeurosciencePeriaqueductal Gray (PAG)Endogenous opioidsEnkephalinPrefrontal cortex - hubermanlab
Neuroscience-Based Tools for Stress and Emotion Management: A Brain-Body Approach
PsychologyStress responseSympathetic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemPhysiological sigh - lexfridman
Roger Gracie's Mindset and Strategy in the Legendary Buchecha Rematch: The Psychology of a Jiu-Jitsu Champion
Self-DevelopmentMental preparationBlankness (mind state)Focus and concentrationAdrenaline control - hubermanlab
Optimizing Health with Light: Mechanisms, Protocols, and Therapeutic Applications
HealthPhototherapyWavelengths of lightElectromagnetic energyATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) - hubermanlab
Optimizing Sleep, Learning, and Metabolism: The Interplay of Circadian Rhythms, Light, Temperature, Exercise, and Neuroplasticity
ScienceCircadian RhythmsMelanopsin Ganglion CellsIntrinsically Photosensitive Ganglion Cells (ipRGCs)Low Solar Angle Sun
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