neurobiology
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hubermanlabApr 6, 2026The Science of Awe: Cultivating Emotional Connection and Well-being in Daily Life
PsychologyAweEmotion scienceSocial bondingTeasing
DrTraceyMarksFeb 25, 2026Emotional Contagion: The Neuroscience of Absorbing and Regulating Others' Feelings
PsychologyEmotional contagionMirror neuronsNonverbal synchronyAutonomic nervous system
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 16, 2026Andrew Huberman on the Paradoxical Power of Higher Power in Addiction Recovery and Personal Peace
PsychologyTop-down controlHigher powerAddiction recoverySelf-destruction- hubermanlabOct 16, 2025
The Brain's Perception of Reality: Vision, Balance, Circadian Rhythms, and Action Control
NeuroscienceGanglion cellsPhotoreceptorsElectromagnetic radiationWavelengths - hubermanlabAug 18, 2025
Curing Profound Autism and Psychiatric Disorders: The Promise of Stem Cells, Organoids, and Assembloids with Dr. Sergiu Pasca
ScienceAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Profound AutismNeurodevelopmental DisordersBrain Organoids - hubermanlabApr 10, 2025
Optimizing Muscle Growth, Strength, and Recovery: A Science-Based Guide
HealthNeurobiology of muscle controlUpper motor neuronsLower motor neuronsCentral Pattern Generators (CPGs) 
HealthyGamerGGFeb 14, 2025Deep Dive into Attachment Styles in Relationships: Understanding Anxious and Avoidant Dynamics
RelationshipsAttachment TheoryAttachment SystemSecure AttachmentAnxious Attachment- HealthyGamerGGNov 22, 2024
The Neurobiology of Pornography Addiction: A Roadmap to Quitting
PsychologyPornography addictionNeurobiology of addictionThalamic inputSensory input - hubermanlabApr 8, 2024
Coleman Ruiz's Hero's Journey: From Wildness to Discipline and Self-Discovery
Self-DevelopmentHero's Journey archetypeAdolescent dispersal phenomenonChanneling aggressionDiscipline and structure - DocSnipesNov 14, 2023
Beyond SMART Goals: The PIECES Model for Sustainable Motivation
Self-DevelopmentSMART Goal SettingIntrinsic MotivationBehavior ChangeDopamine Secretion - hubermanlabSep 11, 2023
Huberman & Attia Journal Club: Metformin for Longevity & The Dose-Response Placebo Effect
HealthJournal ClubMetforminLongevityPlacebo Effect - hubermanlabAug 30, 2023
The Science and Nuance of Nature's Benefits: Sunlight, Grounding, and the Gestalt of Outdoor Exposure
ScienceCircadian rhythmNegative ionizationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Scientific method - hubermanlabJun 5, 2023
How Emotions, Social Factors, and Storytelling Shape Learning and Self Across the Lifespan
PsychologyEmotionalitySelf-conceptMeaning-makingInspiration - hubermanlabMar 24, 2023
Strategies for Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Distinguishing True OCD
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ObsessionsCompulsions - hubermanlabMar 13, 2023
Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding: Optimizing Circadian Rhythms for Health, Cognition, and Longevity with Dr. Satchin Panda
HealthCircadian RhythmIntermittent Fasting (IF)Time-Restricted Feeding (TRF)Regulatory Biology - hubermanlabOct 31, 2022
The Science of Meditation: Brain Mechanisms, Practice Optimization, and Goal-Specific Benefits
ScienceNeurobiology of meditationFunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)Left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC)Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) - DocSnipesAug 24, 2022
The Intersecting Roots of Codependency, cPTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder: Trauma, Attachment, and Dysfunctional Environments
PsychologyCodependencyComplex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD)Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Insecure attachment - HealthyGamerGGJul 22, 2022
The Paradox of Distraction: Managing Anxiety and Technology Use for Emotional Strength
PsychologySafety net coping mechanismDistraction (as coping)Repression of thoughtsGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) - HealthyGamerGGMay 13, 2022
Cannabis for Mental Health and Addiction: Potency, Regulation, and Neurobiological Insights with Dr. Hsu
PsychologyCannabisMarijuanaMedical MarijuanaWhole Plant Cannabis - DocSnipesMar 30, 2022
Comprehensive Overview of DSM-5-TR Changes: Clinical Implications and Exam Preparation
PsychologyDSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision)ICD-10-CM codes (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification)ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision)Prevalence data - hubermanlabMar 21, 2022
Controlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism: The Nervous System's Role in Glucose Regulation and Brain Function
HealthNeurobiology of sugarSweet taste reinforcementNutritive content (sugar)Blood glucose regulation - hubermanlabJan 31, 2022
Optimizing Your Workspace: Leveraging Neurobiology, Light, and Sound for Peak Productivity, Focus, and Creativity
PsychologyWorkspace optimizationNeurobiology of focusCircadian rhythmMelanopsin ganglion cells - hubermanlabDec 20, 2021
The Science of Social Bonding: Neural Circuits, Neurochemicals, and Practical Tools for Healthy Relationships
ScienceSocial bondingNeurobiology of social bondsNeurochemicalsHormones - hubermanlabOct 18, 2021
Optimizing Brain Health and Performance: Essential Nutrients and the Science of Food Choice
HealthNeurobiologyOphthalmologyCognitionBrain health - hubermanlabJun 14, 2021
The Science of Vision, Eye Health, and Its Impact on Mood and Alertness: Practical Tools for Optimal Function
ScienceNeurobiology of visionOphthalmologyOpticsNeural retina - hubermanlabMar 8, 2021
The Physiological Basis and Real-Time Control of Stress and Emotions
PsychologyNeurobiologyNeuroplasticityStress responseAcute stress 
lexfridmanNov 20, 2020Love, Prediction, and the Human Brain: A Neuroscientist's Perspective on Relationships and Self-Knowledge
PsychologyPredictive brainPrediction errorOptimal margin of illusionLove at first sight (redefined)- DocSnipesOct 18, 2020
Neurobiology of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Co-occurring Mental Health Issues
PsychologyObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ComorbidityNeurobiologyNeurotransmitters - lexfridmanAug 19, 2020
Lex Fridman Podcast: Evolving Beyond AI and Embracing Broader Inquiry
PsychologyPodcast rebrandingContent diversificationGuest acquisition strategyHost philosophy - lexfridmanMar 1, 2020
Consciousness as an Epiphenomenon: Narrative Weaving and the Limits of Physics in Understanding the Brain
ScienceConsciousnessEpiphenomenonNon-conscious processesSubconscious - DocSnipesNov 21, 2018
Essential Trauma-Informed Interventions: Principles, Practices, and Client Empowerment
PsychologyTrauma-informed careSafety (emotional, cognitive, physical)Trustworthiness and TransparencyPeer Support and Mutual Self-Help - DocSnipesMar 17, 2018
Demystifying Neurotransmitters: Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA, Norepinephrine, Glutamate, and Acetylcholine
NeuroscienceneurobiologyneurotransmittersdopamineGABA - DocSnipesOct 29, 2017
The Neurobiology of Key Neurotransmitters: Function, Imbalance, and Clinical Implications
NeuroscienceNeurobiologyNeurotransmittersDopamineGABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) - hubermanlab
Dopamine, Addiction, and Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence with Dr. Anna Lembke
PsychologyDopamineNeurotransmitterReward pathwayTonic baseline dopamine release - hubermanlab
The Brain's Logic & Function: From Vision to Circadian Rhythms with Dr. David Berson
NeuroscienceNeurobiologyOphthalmologyIntrinsically Photosensitive Melanopsin Cells (ipRGCs)Circadian Rhythms - hubermanlab
Unlocking Flavor: The Chemistry of Food, Taste, and Cooking with Dr. Harold McGee
ScienceFood chemistryTaste perceptionUmamiMaillard reactions - hubermanlab
Optimizing Health with Light: Mechanisms, Protocols, and Therapeutic Applications
HealthPhototherapyWavelengths of lightElectromagnetic energyATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) 
psychacksInequality as the Foundation of Relationships: An Economic Model of Human Connection
RelationshipsInequality as basis of relationshipEquality as impediment to relationshipValue transactionSubjective perception of value
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