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DocSnipesFeb 24, 2026The Neurobiology of Sleep: Its Profound Impact on Mental Health, Cognition, and Addiction Recovery
HealthNeurobiology of sleepCircadian rhythmsSleep cycles (light, deep, REM)Sleep hygiene
ChrisWillxJan 23, 2026Optimizing Circadian Rhythms to Combat Burnout and Enhance Sleep
HealthBurnout (two forms)Cortisol (chronically elevated, wrongly timed, square wave function)MelatoninCircadian rhythm
hubermanlabJan 15, 2026Essentials: The Neuroscience of Memory, Attention, and Brain Health Through Exercise with Dr. Wendy Suzuki
NeuroscienceMemory encodingNovelty (memory)Repetition (memory)Association (memory)
HealthyGamerGGDec 15, 2025This Isn’t Anxiety, It’s ADHD: Understanding Dread and Adaptive Trauma Responses
PsychologyADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)NeurotypicalSensory Attentional DisorderEmotional Dysregulation
DrTraceyMarksDec 3, 2025Mastering Family Stress: A 4-Step Brain-Based Approach to Emotional Regulation
PsychologyEmotional memoryFamily triggersAmygdalaHippocampus- HealthyGamerGGNov 26, 2025
How To Actually Process Your Emotions: Reprogramming Your Brain Beyond Willpower and Numbing
PsychologyEmotional processingEmotional numbingMaladaptive programmingAmygdala - DrTraceyMarksNov 19, 2025
Your Brain On Holiday Loneliness: Understanding the Biological Signal and a 7-Step Fix
PsychologyExpectation versus reality gapSocial pain networkAnterior cingulate cortexComparison bias - DrTraceyMarksOct 29, 2025
The 4 Brain Changes That Make You Calmer: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
NeuroscienceMindfulnessAmygdalaPrefrontal CortexHippocampus - DrTraceyMarksOct 22, 2025
How a Single Psilocybin Dose Can Change Your Brain: Latest Research and Regulatory Update
HealthPsilocybinPsilocinSerotonin receptors5HT2A receptor - DrTraceyMarksOct 15, 2025
The Neuroscience of Impostor Syndrome: Understanding Brain Traps and Rewiring for Resilience
PsychologyImpostor phenomenonImpostor syndromeSelf-doubtResilience - HealthyGamerGGOct 5, 2025
The Fantasy Trap: Why Imagining the Past or Future Prevents Real-World Change
Self-DevelopmentFantasy trapRegretHopelessnessShould-woulda-coulda - hubermanlabAug 4, 2025
How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout by Optimizing Your Circadian Rhythm
HealthCortisol rhythmCircadian rhythmBurnoutStress hormone (redefined) - DrTraceyMarksJul 16, 2025
How Your Brain Has Amazing Power to Overcome Trauma and Thrive: Rewiring for Healing and Post-Traumatic Growth
PsychologyTrauma (neurological definition)Survival modeAmygdala hyperactivityHippocampus disruption - DocSnipesJun 21, 2025
Stopping Inflammation from Ruining Your Mental Health: Stress, Brain Fog, and Aging
HealthInflammationAcute inflammationChronic inflammationStress response - HealthyGamerGGMar 9, 2025
Why You Keep Being Late: Understanding and Overcoming Time Blindness in ADHD
PsychologyTime BlindnessADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)Executive Function DeficitEmotional Regulation - DrTraceyMarksJan 15, 2025
How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Better Mental Wellbeing: Structural Changes and Practical Tips
HealthNeurogenesisHippocampusPrefrontal cortexBrain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) - DrTraceyMarksOct 30, 2024
Rewiring Your Mind: The 3 Brain Strategies for Neuroplasticity, Mental Strength, and Resilience
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityNeural connectionsSynaptic plasticityStructural plasticity - hubermanlabOct 14, 2024
Creating Your Ideal Future: Science-Based Protocols for Long-Term Thinking and Transgenerational Empathy
Self-DevelopmentMental time travelHomo ProspectusHippocampus functionPresentism - DrTraceyMarksOct 2, 2024
Why You Can't Just 'Get Over' Trauma: The Science Behind Brain Changes and Healing Strategies
PsychologyTrauma (psychological and physiological response)NeuroplasticityAmygdala (brain's fear center)Hippocampus (memory formation/retrieval) - HealthyGamerGGMay 29, 2024
Why Your Sleep Habits Aren't Healthy: Fixing Sleep by Optimizing Waking Hours and Daily Life
HealthSleep hygieneCircadian rhythmAdenosineFrontal lobes 
lexfridmanMay 25, 2024Human Memory's Adaptive Nature: From False Memories to Life's Purpose Across Stages
PsychologyExperiencing selfRemembering selfMisinformation effectIllusion of stability- hubermanlabMay 8, 2024
The Neuroscience of Dreams, Nightmares, and Lucid Dreaming with Dr. Matthew Walker
NeuroscienceDreamingLucid DreamingNightmaresRapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep - hubermanlabApr 24, 2024
The Pivotal Role of Sleep in Optimizing Learning, Memory, and Creative Insight
HealthSleep and learningMemory consolidationSynaptic plasticityHippocampus function - HealthyGamerGGFeb 7, 2024
Beyond Dopamine Detox: Leveraging Brain Circuits for Sustained Motivation and Behavioral Control
PsychologyDopamineNucleus AccumbensBehavioral ReinforcementDopamine Depletion - hubermanlabJan 29, 2024
The Neuroscience of Working Memory: Mechanisms, Distinctions, and Tools for Enhancement
NeuroscienceWorking MemoryAttentionLong-term Memory (Declarative)Long-term Memory (Procedural) - HealthyGamerGGNov 30, 2023
Overcoming Pornography Addiction: Emotional Regulation, Self-Regulation, and Practical Strategies
PsychologyEmotional regulationAddiction cycleDopamine releaseSupernormal stimulus - DocSnipesNov 15, 2023
Trauma-Related Brain Damage: The Neurotoxicity of Stress and Glutamate Imbalance
NeuroscienceGlutamateNeurotoxicityHPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Cortisol - HealthyGamerGGAug 25, 2023
Understanding the Subtle Reality of Daily Marijuana Use: Stalling Personal Growth and Emotional Processing
PsychologyClinical addictionImpairment of functionDopaminergic activitiesPhysiological tolerance - HealthyGamerGGJul 21, 2023
Optimizing Sleep for Cognitive Productivity: A Scientific and Yogic Approach to Learning While Sleeping
PsychologyMemory consolidationD-learningShort-term memory (RAM)Long-term memory (hard drive) - DocSnipesJul 19, 2023
PTSD: Exploring the Functional Nature of Symptoms and Therapeutic Interventions
PsychologyFunctional nature of symptomsHypervigilanceNorepinephrine dysregulationCortisol system dysregulation - hubermanlabJul 10, 2023
How Your Brain's Reward Circuits Drive Choices, Plasticity, and Addiction with Dr. Robert Malenka
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityReward circuitryDopamineNeuromodulators - DrTraceyMarksJun 28, 2023
The Science of Emotion Regulation: How Our Brains Process and Manage Emotions
NeuroscienceEmotion RegulationAmygdalaHippocampusPrefrontal Cortex - HealthyGamerGGJun 15, 2023
The Neurological Impact of Prolonged Gaming: Dopamine, Serotonin Imbalance, Learning Impairment, and Executive Function Deficits
PsychologyGamer trait/debuffDopamineSerotoninDopaminergic dependence - HealthyGamerGGMay 6, 2023
The Science of Learning from Mistakes: How Neurogenesis, Fasting, and Modern Diet Impact Our Ability to Change
PsychologyNeurogenesisHippocampusCognitive flexibilityLearning from mistakes - DocSnipesApr 5, 2023
Vulnerability Awareness: Identifying, Mitigating, and Preventing Distress in Mental Health
PsychologyVulnerabilityHPA axisStress response systemRadical acceptance - DocSnipesJan 18, 2023
How Trauma Reprograms the Vagus Nerve & Orienting Reflex: Healing Strategies
PsychologyVagus NerveOrienting ReflexHPA AxisLimbic System - DocSnipesJan 11, 2023
The Brain, Vagus Nerve, HP Axes, and Neurotransmitters: An Integrated Mind-Body Connection Training
HealthMind-body connectionHP axes (HPA, HPT, HPG)Vagus nerveGut microbiome - HealthyGamerGGNov 15, 2022
The Neuroscience of Digital Bingeing: Why You Can't Do Anything After Hours of YouTube
PsychologyConsumer NeuroscienceInternet Attention MarketAnterior InsulaEmotional Suppression - DocSnipesOct 8, 2022
Introduction to Meditation: Techniques, Benefits, and Therapeutic Applications for Mental Health
PsychologyMindfulness meditationMantra meditationEmotional regulationHippocampus thickness 
drekbergSep 16, 2022The Shocking Link Between Sugar and Dementia: Understanding Insulin Resistance and Ketones for Brain Health
HealthDementiaAlzheimer's diseaseToxicity (brain damage)Deficiency (brain damage)- DrTraceyMarksAug 31, 2022
Understanding and Managing Low Working Memory Capacity
PsychologyWorking memoryExecutive brain functionTemporary storageInformation retrieval - DrTraceyMarksAug 17, 2022
The Neurological Impact of Social Isolation and Strategies for Cognitive Resilience
PsychologySocial isolationBrain changesNerve connectionsInflammation - HealthyGamerGGJul 18, 2022
The Internal Science of Change: How to Transform Your Life Without Immediate Action
Self-DevelopmentInternal ConflictBehavioral ChangeScience of LearningStages of Change Model - hubermanlabMay 23, 2022
Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools: The Neuroscience of Learning and Cognitive Enhancement with Dr. Wendy Suzuki
NeuroscienceMemory formationLong-term memoryHippocampus functionEmotional resonance - DocSnipesMay 9, 2022
The Orienting Reflex, Vagus Nerve, and Amygdala's Role in Trauma and Hypervigilance
PsychologyOrienting ReflexVagus NerveHPA AxisHP Axes (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal/Thyroid) - DocSnipesMay 5, 2022
Neurogenesis and Resilience: 25 Tools to Strengthen the Brain, Reduce Anxiety & Depression Relapses
PsychologyAnxiety autopilotDefault Mode NetworkHPA axis activationAmygdala strengthening - DrTraceyMarksJan 19, 2022
The Science of Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku): Stress Relief, Immune Boost, and Nature's Therapeutic Mechanisms
HealthShinrin-YokuForest BathingForest TherapyParasympathetic Nervous System - HealthyGamerGGDec 6, 2021
School Shootings: A Multifaceted Crisis of Evil, Responsibility, Online Drift, and Trauma Response
PsychologyPathology of evilDharma and AdharmaIndividual responsibilityOnline drift - HealthyGamerGGDec 6, 2021
Rethinking School Shootings: Responsibility, Online Drift, and Trauma Response
PsychologyPathologizing evilDharmaAdharmaIndividual responsibility - DrTraceyMarksNov 24, 2021
What Exercise Does To Your Brain: Endocannabinoids, Neurogenesis, and Mood Enhancement
HealthRunner's highEndorphinsEndocannabinoidsBlood-brain barrier - DrTraceyMarksOct 6, 2021
The Antidepressant Effects of Intermittent Fasting: How and Why it Works
HealthIntermittent fastingAntidepressant effectBDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotropic Factor)Brain plasticity - lexfridmanAug 8, 2021
Jeff Hawkins on The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence, Prediction, and the Evolutionary Origin of Consciousness
NeuroscienceThousand Brains Theory of IntelligenceNeocortexCortical ColumnsModeling Systems - DocSnipesJun 23, 2021
Supporting Loved Ones with Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding Triggers, Brain Differences, and Effective Support Strategies
PsychologyBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)TraumaAmygdalaHippocampus - HealthyGamerGGMay 1, 2021
Psychiatrist Explains the Neurobiology of Social Anxiety from Bullying and How to Overcome It
PsychologySocial AnxietyBullyingAmygdalaLimbic System - DocSnipesApr 10, 2021
The Impact of CBD on Mood Disorders and Chronic Stress Physiology
HealthCortisolNorepinephrineDopamineAdrenaline - DrTraceyMarksMar 3, 2021
Déjà vu and Delusional Misidentification: Understanding Misperceptions of Familiarity
PsychologyDéjà vuDelusional Misidentification Syndromes (DMS)Familiarity-based recognitionHippocampus - DocSnipesJan 13, 2021
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Understanding Trauma's Lifelong Impact and Intergenerational Cycles
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Traumatic InjuryLifespan PerspectiveFrontal Cortex Development - DocSnipesOct 16, 2019
The Bi-directional Mind-Body Connection: How Health, Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors Interact
PsychologyMind-body connectionAutonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous SystemParasympathetic Nervous System - HealthyGamerGGOct 8, 2019
The Paradox of Escapism: How Video Game Addiction Stunts Learning and Behavioral Change
PsychologyBehavioral changeLearning circuitryEmotional circuitryNegative emotions - DocSnipesSep 26, 2019
Meditation Techniques for Anxiety Relief, Happiness, and Recovery: Physiological and Psychological Benefits
PsychologyMindfulness MeditationMantra MeditationEmotional RegulationPhysiological Brain Changes - DrTraceyMarksSep 25, 2019
How the Mediterranean Diet Improves Mood and Brain Function: What the Science Shows
HealthMediterranean-style dietMedimod dietDepression symptomsInflammation - lexfridmanSep 1, 2019
Yann LeCun on Neural Networks, Reasoning, and the Future of AI Architectures
TechnologyNeural networksReasoning (AI)Prior structure (AI)Gradient-based learning - DocSnipesJul 31, 2019
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Neurobiology, Symptoms, and Therapeutic Strategies
PsychologyPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - DrTraceyMarksMay 1, 2019
Discovery of Anxiety Cells in the Hippocampus and Its Implications for Treatment
NeuroscienceAnxiety cellsHippocampusAnxiety disordersSituational anxiety - DocSnipesMar 4, 2019
The Psychosocial Impact of Trauma: Understanding Effects and Navigating Recovery
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Secondary TraumatizationTrauma TriagePersistent Fear State - DrTraceyMarksFeb 13, 2019
Rethinking Depression: Beyond Chemical Imbalance to Neuroplasticity and Neural Connections
PsychologyChemical imbalance theoryNeurotransmittersSerotoninNorepinephrine - DrTraceyMarksDec 12, 2018
Antidepressants Don't Shrink Your Brain, But Depression Does: Understanding the Neurobiological Impact and Protective Role of Treatment
HealthMajor depression (illness)Brain cell lossMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)PET scans - DrTraceyMarksOct 10, 2018
Aromatherapy for Anxiety: Unpacking Its Mechanisms and Practical Applications
HealthAromatherapyEssential oilsVolatile organic compoundsOlfactory nerve - hubermanlab
The Science of Hearing, Balance, and Accelerated Learning Protocols
ScienceAuditory systemVestibular systemTinnitusOtoacoustic emissions - hubermanlab
The Neuroscience of Memory: Formation, Enhancement, and Forgetting Using Science-Based Tools
ScienceMemory formationNeural circuitsNeurochemicalsUnlearning - lexfridman
Rick Doblin on Psychedelics: Mind-Manifesting, Ego Dissolution, and the Future of Consciousness Exploration
PsychologyPsychedelics (mind-manifesting)Ego dissolutionClassic psychedelicsEmpathogen/Entactogen - lexfridman
The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces, Brain Net, and Societal Transformation with Michio Kaku
TechnologyBrain-machine interfaces (BMI)NeuralinkMemory chipsAlzheimer's disease
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