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  1. Episode Image for How to Use Music to Boost Motivation, Mood & Improve Learning

    How to Use Music to Boost Motivation, Mood & Improve Learning

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    In this episode, I describe how your brain and body are fundamentally wired to perceive and respond to music and how those responses can be leveraged to improve your mood, allow for processing sad emot

    Sep 18, 2023
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  2. Episode Image for A Science-Supported Journaling Protocol to Improve Mental & Physical Health

    A Science-Supported Journaling Protocol to Improve Mental & Physical Health

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    In this episode, I explain a specific writing protocol shown in hundreds of scientific studies to significantly improve immediate and long-term health. I explain how to implement this specific protocol

    Nov 20, 2023
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  3. Episode Image for How to Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu

    How to Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu

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    In this episode, I explain the biology of the common cold and flu (influenza) and how the immune system combats these infections. I describe behavior, nutrition and supplementation-based tools supporte

    Jan 8, 2024
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  4. Episode Image for Mental Health Toolkit: Tools to Bolster Your Mood & Mental Health

    Mental Health Toolkit: Tools to Bolster Your Mood & Mental Health

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    In this episode, I provide science-based tools and protocols to improve mood and mental health. These tools represent key takeaways from several recently published research studies, as well as from for

    Oct 30, 2023
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  5. Episode Image for Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity

    Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity

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    In this episode, I explain how ketamine causes rewiring of brain circuits and dissociative states to relieve symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I explain how ketamine imp

    Aug 7, 2023
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  6. Episode Image for U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy: Efforts & Challenges in Promoting Public Health

    U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy: Efforts & Challenges in Promoting Public Health

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    In this episode, my guest is Dr. Vivek Murthy, M.D., the acting U.S. Surgeon General who earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his M.D. from Yale School of Medicine. We discuss nutrition, fo

    Sep 25, 2023
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  7. Episode Image for Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects

    Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects

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    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 brain

    May 29, 2023
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  8. Episode Image for How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity

    How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity

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    In this episode, I discuss neuroscience and psychology studies that address the basis of willpower and tenacity, how they differ from motivation and how we can all increase our levels of willpower and

    Oct 9, 2023
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  9. Episode Image for Dr. Layne Norton: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle

    Dr. Layne Norton: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle

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    My guest is Layne Norton, Ph.D. — one of the world’s foremost experts in nutrition, protein metabolism, muscle gain and fat loss. We discuss the science of energy utilization and balance, the effic

    Nov 7, 2022
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  10. Episode Image for Science-Supported Tools to Accelerate Your Fitness Goals

    Science-Supported Tools to Accelerate Your Fitness Goals

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    In this episode, I explain a set of fitness tools gleaned from the 6-part guest series on fitness, exercise and performance with Dr. Andy Galpin. First, I explain the essential components of a well-rou

    Jul 3, 2023
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  11. Episode Image for Dr. Adam Grant: How to Unlock Your Potential, Motivation & Unique Abilities

    Dr. Adam Grant: How to Unlock Your Potential, Motivation & Unique Abilities

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    In this episode, my guest is Dr. Adam Grant, Ph.D., a professor of organizational psychology at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an expert in the science and practical steps for in

    Nov 27, 2023
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  12. Episode Image for How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health

    How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health

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    In this episode, we address the “calories in- calories out” (CICO) model of metabolism and weight regulation and how specific macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrates), fiber, and sugar can modi

    Dec 18, 2023
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  13. Episode Image for Dr. Eddie Chang: The Science of Learning & Speaking Languages

    Dr. Eddie Chang: The Science of Learning & Speaking Languages

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    My guest is Eddie Chang, MD, a neurosurgeon and professor of neurological surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the co-director of the Center for Neural Engineering & Prosth

    Oct 24, 2022
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  14. Episode Image for Jeff Cavaliere: Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools

    Jeff Cavaliere: Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools

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    My guest this episode is Jeff Cavaliere, MSPT CSCS, a world-class physical therapist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Jeff has coached athletes ranging from novice to professional and

    Jul 4, 2022
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  15. Episode Image for How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset

    How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset

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    In this episode, I discuss how to build and apply a growth mindset — the practice of self-rewarding and focusing on learning and skill development through effort — to improve learning and performan

    Jul 17, 2023
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  16. Episode Image for Dr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & Goals

    Dr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & Goals

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    In this episode, my guest is Maya Shankar, Ph.D., a cognitive scientist, former senior advisor to the White House and Chair of the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team. She is the creator an

    Jul 24, 2023
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  17. Episode Image for Marc Andreessen: How Risk Taking, Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Transform Human Experience

    Marc Andreessen: How Risk Taking, Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Transform Human Experience

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    In this episode, my guest is Marc Andreessen, the legendary software innovator who co-created the internet browser Mosaic, co-founded Netscape, and is now at Andreessen Horowitz — a venture capital f

    Sep 4, 2023
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  18. Episode Image for Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing

    Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing

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    In this episode, I describe a comprehensive toolkit consisting of behavioral and supplement-based tools that you can customize to enhance the quality, duration and impact of your sleep. This has an eno

    Aug 8, 2022
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  19. Episode Image for Mark Zuckerberg & Dr. Priscilla Chan: Curing All Human Diseases & the Future of Health & Technology

    Mark Zuckerberg & Dr. Priscilla Chan: Curing All Human Diseases & the Future of Health & Technology

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    In this episode, my guests are Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook, Inc.), and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, M.D., co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). We discuss

    Oct 23, 2023
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  20. Episode Image for GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness

    GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness

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    In this episode 6 of a 6-part series on fitness, exercise and performance with Andy Galpin, PhD, professor of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, he explains optimal nutrition, hydra

    Feb 22, 2023
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  21. Episode Image for How to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health

    How to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health

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    In this episode, I discuss our body’s most vital and essential nutrient—water. I explain the structure of water and how it is used by the cells and tissues of our body, how much water we each need

    Mar 6, 2023
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  22. Episode Image for Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling

    Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling

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    This episode I explain the science of heating and cooling the body, a process called thermoregulation-- and how to apply that knowledge to significantly improve physical performance. I describe the thr

    May 10, 2021
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  23. Episode Image for The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals

    The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals

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    In this episode, I discuss the science of setting, assessing, and pursuing goals. I explain the neural (brain) circuits that underlie goal setting and pursuit. Then I describe nine science-supported to

    Jan 17, 2022
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  24. Episode Image for Jocko Willink: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others

    Jocko Willink: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others

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    My guest is Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL officer and author of multiple books on effective leadership and teamwork, self-discipline and mindset, and host of the Jocko Podcast. We discuss how peop

    Dec 26, 2022
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  25. Episode Image for Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools

    Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools

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    My guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., Professor of Neural Science and Psychology and (soon) Dean of New York University, whose research focuses on memory, attention, brain plasticity and simple, daily h

    May 23, 2022
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  26. Episode Image for How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone

    How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone

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    This episode discusses metabolism and how our thyroid hormone and growth hormone control our metabolism. I also clarify that metabolism isn't just about burning energy, it’s about converting energy f

    Apr 26, 2021
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  27. Episode Image for The Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure

    The Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure

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    I describe the mechanisms by which deliberate heat exposure impacts body temperature, metabolism, heart health, hormone production, exercise recovery, cognition, mood, and longevity. I detail specific

    Apr 25, 2022
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  28. Episode Image for How to Build Endurance in Your Brain & Body

    How to Build Endurance in Your Brain & Body

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    This episode I discuss endurance: our ability to perform effort over extended amounts of time. I describe the four kinds of endurance: muscular endurance, long duration (single-set) efforts, and the tw

    Jun 7, 2021
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  29. Episode Image for Science-Based Mental Training & Visualization for Improved Learning

    Science-Based Mental Training & Visualization for Improved Learning

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    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, sle

    Apr 24, 2023
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  30. Episode Image for Understanding and Using Dreams to Learn and to Forget

    Understanding and Using Dreams to Learn and to Forget

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    This episode is all about the two major kinds of dreams and the sorts of learning and unlearning they are used for. I discuss REM-associated dreams that control emotional learning and their similarity

    Feb 1, 2021
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  31. Episode Image for GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness

    GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness

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    In this episode 1 of a 6-part special series, Andy Galpin, PhD, professor of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and world expert on exercise science, explains the 9 different types o

    Jan 18, 2023
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  32. Episode Image for Dr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving

    Dr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving

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    My guest this episode is Charles Zuker, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biophysics and Neuroscience at Columbia University and an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Dr.

    Jul 18, 2022
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  33. Episode Image for Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity

    Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity

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    My guest is Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. She earned her doctoral degree in biomedical science from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has become o

    May 2, 2022
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  34. Episode Image for The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice

    The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice

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    In this episode, I discuss the science of gratitude, which has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to have tremendous positive effects on mental and physical health. I explain, however, that most commo

    Nov 22, 2021
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  35. Episode Image for The Science of Emotions & Relationships

    The Science of Emotions & Relationships

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    In this episode, I discuss the biology of emotions and moods in the context of relationships. I focus on the science of how early infant-caregiver attachment, combined with adolescence and puberty shap

    Mar 29, 2021
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  36. Episode Image for How To Increase Motivation & Drive

    How To Increase Motivation & Drive

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    This episode explains the science of motivation and drive. I describe how dopamine-- a chemical we all make in our brain, underlies our desire for and pursuit of our goals, as well as our capacity to m

    Mar 22, 2021
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  37. Episode Image for Dr. Sean Mackey: Tools to Reduce & Manage Pain

    Dr. Sean Mackey: Tools to Reduce & Manage Pain

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    In this episode, my guest is Dr. Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine and Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine and Neurology at Stanford University S

    Jan 15, 2024
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  38. Episode Image for Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance

    Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance

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    I describe mechanisms by which deliberate cold exposure can enhance mental health, physical health, and performance. I detail specific protocols to safely engage in deliberate cold exposure, including

    Apr 4, 2022
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  39. Episode Image for Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration

    Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration

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    In this episode, I provide a list of behavioral, nutritional, and supplement-based tools you can use to improve your ability to get into a focused state to do mental or physical work. I explain science

    Sep 5, 2022
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  40. Episode Image for Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett: How to Understand Emotions

    Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett: How to Understand Emotions

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    In this episode, my guest is Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University who is a world expert in the science of emotions. She explains what emot

    Oct 16, 2023
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  41. Episode Image for Dr. Lex Fridman: Navigating Conflict, Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive

    Dr. Lex Fridman: Navigating Conflict, Finding Purpose & Maintaining Drive

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    My guest this episode is Lex Fridman, Ph.D., a Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT), an expert on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and the host of the Lex Fr

    Nov 28, 2022
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  42. Episode Image for The Science of Sexual Development

    The Science of Sexual Development

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    In this episode, I discuss how hormones such as testosterone and estrogen and their derivatives impact the early development of the brain and body and their maturation. I review published data on envir

    Apr 5, 2021
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  43. Episode Image for David Goggins: How to Build Immense Inner Strength

    David Goggins: How to Build Immense Inner Strength

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    In this episode, my guest is David Goggins, retired Navy SEAL, highly accomplished ultramarathoner, best-selling author, and influential public speaker. David explains how he mastered his inner dialogu

    Jan 1, 2024
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  44. Episode Image for Optimize Your Brain with Science-based Tools

    Optimize Your Brain with Science-based Tools

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    In this episode, I describe how to access focused learning bouts, creative states, and the underlying neural circuitry involved. I frame this in the context of our daily 24-hour cycle in order to make

    Feb 22, 2021
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  45. Episode Image for The Science of Vision, Eye Health & Seeing Better

    The Science of Vision, Eye Health & Seeing Better

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    This episode I describe how we see, meaning how our eyes focus, convert light information into electricity the rest of the brain can understand and how our brain creates the incredible thing we experie

    Jun 14, 2021
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  46. Episode Image for AMA #14: 2023 Philanthropy, Evening Routine, Light Therapy, Health Metrics & More

    AMA #14: 2023 Philanthropy, Evening Routine, Light Therapy, Health Metrics & More

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    Welcome to a special edition of the 14th Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of Huberman Lab Premium. This episode is a recording of a live stream AMA, originally exclusive to our Annual and Lifetime M

    Dec 31, 2023
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  47. Episode Image for Improve Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching Protocols

    Improve Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching Protocols

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    In this episode, I explain the science behind limb range of motion and flexibility and how to increase them by using science-supported protocols. Flexibility is crucial for physical movements and can h

    Jun 13, 2022
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  48. Episode Image for Robert Greene: A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose

    Robert Greene: A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose

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    In this episode, my guest is Robert Greene, multiple New York Times bestselling author and expert on human psychology and behavior both at the individual and group levels and in the context of relation

    Dec 4, 2023
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  49. Episode Image for Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance

    Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance

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    In this episode, I explain how to design a supplementation protocol to support maximum mental and physical health and performance depending on your specific needs, nutrition, lifestyle and finances. Wh

    Jan 9, 2023
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  50. Episode Image for Fitness Toolkit: Protocol & Tools to Optimize Physical Health

    Fitness Toolkit: Protocol & Tools to Optimize Physical Health

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    I describe a fitness protocol that maximizes all the major sought-after aspects of physical fitness, including strength, endurance and flexibility. I discuss fundamentals of resistance training protoco

    Oct 17, 2022
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  51. Episode Image for How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools

    How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools

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    This episode I describe the science of fat loss, including how fat is mobilized and oxidized (burned) and how to increase fat burning by leveraging the nervous system. Most people don't realize it, but

    May 24, 2021
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  52. Episode Image for Dr. Gina Poe: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State

    Dr. Gina Poe: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State

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    My guest this episode is Gina Poe, PhD, a professor in the department of integrative biology & physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We discuss her research exploring how slee

    Feb 13, 2023
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  53. Episode Image for Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep

    Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep

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    In this episode, my guest is Dr. Matt Walker, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology and the Founder & Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He is

    Aug 2, 2021
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  54. Episode Image for Dr. David Linden: Life, Death & the Neuroscience of Your Unique Experience

    Dr. David Linden: Life, Death & the Neuroscience of Your Unique Experience

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    In this episode, my guest is Dr. David Linden, Ph.D., professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the author of many popular books about the brain. We discuss individua

    Aug 21, 2023
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  55. Episode Image for Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction

    Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction

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    This episode serves as a sort of “Dopamine Masterclass”. I discuss the immensely powerful chemical that we all make in our brain and body: dopamine. I describe what it does and the neural circuits

    Sep 27, 2021
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  56. Episode Image for Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort

    Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort

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    In this episode, I explain how dopamine dynamics — meaning changes and interactions between our baseline and peak levels of dopamine drive our cravings and sense of motivation. I also explain how to

    Mar 27, 2023
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  57. Episode Image for Goals Toolkit: How to Set & Achieve Your Goals

    Goals Toolkit: How to Set & Achieve Your Goals

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    In this episode, I describe science-based protocols to set and achieve your goals in a way that maximizes the likelihood of reaching them. I explain how to define a priority and reach a specific goal b

    Aug 28, 2023
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  58. Episode Image for Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools

    Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools

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    This episode I explain the mechanisms by which different types of memories are established in our brain and how to leverage the amount and timing of key neurochemicals and hormones, such as adrenaline

    May 16, 2022
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  59. Episode Image for How to Learn Skills Faster

    How to Learn Skills Faster

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    This episode I discuss the science and practice of learning physical skills: what it involves at a biological level, and what to focus on during skill learning at each stage to maximize learning speed

    May 17, 2021
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  60. Episode Image for Understanding & Controlling Aggression

    Understanding & Controlling Aggression

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    This episode I describe the neural mechanisms that activate and control aggressive states and behaviors and the role of hormones—estrogen and testosterone—in mediating violent and and/or competive

    May 9, 2022
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  61. Episode Image for GUEST SERIES | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships

    GUEST SERIES | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships

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    This is episode 3 of a 4-part special series on mental health with Dr. Paul Conti, M.D., a psychiatrist who did his medical training at Stanford School of Medicine and residency at Harvard Medical Scho

    Sep 20, 2023
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  62. Episode Image for How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen

    How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen

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    In this episode, I discuss testosterone and estrogen hormones and how they impact the brain, body, and behavior after puberty. I also discuss how various behaviors such as exercise (resistance and endu

    Apr 12, 2021
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  63. Episode Image for GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles

    GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles

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    In this episode 2 of a 6-part special series, Andy Galpin, PhD, professor of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton and world expert on exercise science, explains optimal protocols for i

    Jan 25, 2023
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  64. Episode Image for How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods

    How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods

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    This episode explains the brain-body connections that allow the specific foods we eat to control our moods and motivation. I discuss the vagus nerve and its role in dopamine and serotonin release in th

    Mar 15, 2021
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  65. Episode Image for How to Learn Faster by Using Failures, Movement & Balance

    How to Learn Faster by Using Failures, Movement & Balance

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    In this episode, I discuss how we can use specific types of behavior to change our brain, both for sake of learning the movements themselves and for allowing us to learn non-movement-based information

    Feb 15, 2021
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  66. Episode Image for How Smell, Taste & Pheromone-Like Chemicals Control You

    How Smell, Taste & Pheromone-Like Chemicals Control You

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    This episode explains how we sense chemicals through smell, taste, and pheromones. How things smell and taste and chemicals in the tears, breath, and on the skin of others have a profound effect on how

    Jun 21, 2021
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  67. Episode Image for How to Defeat Jetlag, Shift Work & Sleeplessness

    How to Defeat Jetlag, Shift Work & Sleeplessness

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    In this episode, I discuss a simple and reliable measurement called your "temperature minimum" that you can use to rapidly adjust to new time zones when traveling and to offset the bad effects of noctu

    Jan 25, 2021
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  68. Episode Image for Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline

    Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline

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    This episode I describe the biology of two essential hormones we all make: cortisol and adrenaline (also called epinephrine). Cortisol and adrenaline powerfully regulate our levels of energy, focus and

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    This episode explains what stress is, and how it recruits our brain and body to react in specific ways. I describe the three main types of stress, and how two of them actually enhance the function of o

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  70. Episode Image for Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love

    Science of Social Bonding in Family, Friendship & Romantic Love

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    This episode I discuss the science of social bonding- the process by which we form attachments. I explain the neural and hormonal basis for "social homeostasis" (our drive for a given amount of sociali

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  71. Episode Image for Dr. Samer Hattar: Timing Your Light, Food, & Exercise for Optimal Sleep, Energy & Mood

    Dr. Samer Hattar: Timing Your Light, Food, & Exercise for Optimal Sleep, Energy & Mood

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    In this episode, I host Dr. Samer Hattar, Chief of the Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms at the National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Hattar is a world-renowned expert on how viewing light at p

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  72. Episode Image for Dr. David Buss: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in Short & Long Term

    Dr. David Buss: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in Short & Long Term

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    In this episode, my guest is Dr. David Buss, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, and one of the founding members of the field of evolutionary psychology. Dr. Buss describes his

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  73. Episode Image for Dr. Rena Malik: Improving Sexual & Urological Health in Males and Females

    Dr. Rena Malik: Improving Sexual & Urological Health in Males and Females

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    In this episode, my guest is Dr. Rena Malik, M.D., a board-certified urologist and pelvic surgeon, male and female pelvic medicine expert, and public health educator. We discuss the major causes of and

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  74. Episode Image for Rick Rubin: How to Access Your Creativity

    Rick Rubin: How to Access Your Creativity

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    My guest is Rick Rubin, one of the most renowned music producers of all time, known for his work with a wide range of artists, including Run DMC, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, JayZ

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  75. Episode Image for Dr. Immordino-Yang: How Emotions & Social Factors Impact Learning

    Dr. Immordino-Yang: How Emotions & Social Factors Impact Learning

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    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 Neuros

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  76. Episode Image for How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks

    How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks

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    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

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  77. Episode Image for Rick Rubin: Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process

    Rick Rubin: Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process

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    In this episode, my guest is Rick Rubin, world-renowned music producer of numerous award-winning artists, including Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Adele, Eminem, Slayer, and many mor

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    Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health

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    This episode I discuss the science and practice of fasting also called time-restricted feeding. I review the data on how limiting food intake to specific portions of every 24-hour cycle (or fasting lon

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    Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity

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    In this episode, I discuss ways to set up your workspace to optimize productivity, focus and creativity. I discuss how to adjust light, physically arrange your work environment, and leverage body postu

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  80. Episode Image for GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Maximize Recovery to Achieve Fitness & Performance Goals

    GUEST SERIES | Dr. Andy Galpin: Maximize Recovery to Achieve Fitness & Performance Goals

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    In this episode 5 of a 6-part special series on fitness, exercise and performance with Andy Galpin, PhD, professor of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, he explains how to optimize

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  81. Episode Image for Dr. Chris Palmer: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health

    Dr. Chris Palmer: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health

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    My guest this episode is Chris Palmer, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He explains the important connection between nutrition, meta

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  82. Episode Image for How to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health

    How to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health

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    This episode I describe how the organs of the body influence the function and health of our brain and how our brain controls our bodily organs. The conscious awareness of this brain-body dialogue is ca

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  83. Episode Image for Nutrients For Brain Health & Performance

    Nutrients For Brain Health & Performance

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    This episode I describe science-supported nutrients for brain and performance (cognition) and for nervous system health generally. I describe 10 tools for this purpose, including specific amounts and s

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  84. Episode Image for Dr. Alia Crum: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance

    Dr. Alia Crum: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance

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    My guest is Dr. Alia Crum, Associate (tenured) Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab. Dr. Crum is a world expert on mindsets and beliefs and how th

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  85. Episode Image for Nicotine’s Effects on the Brain & Body & How to Quit Smoking or Vaping

    Nicotine’s Effects on the Brain & Body & How to Quit Smoking or Vaping

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    In this episode, I explain how nicotine impacts the brain and body, including its potent ability to enhance attention, focus, and alertness, increase blood pressure and metabolism and reduce appetite.

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  86. Episode Image for Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance

    Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance

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    I discuss the role of salt (sodium) in the nervous system and the key role that it plays in mental performance, physical performance and health. I explain how the brain senses salt levels in our body a

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  87. Episode Image for The Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation

    The Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation

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    In this episode, I explain how the brain engages in creative thinking and, based on that mechanistic understanding, the tools to improve one’s ability to think creatively and innovate in any area. I

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  88. Episode Image for Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness

    Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness

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    I explain the science of happiness, including the different types of happiness and how our actions, circumstances and mindset control them. While it is difficult to standardize happiness from one perso

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  89. Episode Image for GUEST SERIES | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health

    GUEST SERIES | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health

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    This is episode 1 of a 4-part special series on mental health with psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti, M.D., who trained at Stanford School of Medicine and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School be

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  90. Episode Image for Dr. Natalie Crawford: Female Hormone Health, Fertility & Vitality

    Dr. Natalie Crawford: Female Hormone Health, Fertility & Vitality

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    In this episode, my guest is Natalie Crawford, MD, a double board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, fertility and reproductive health and host of the “As a Woman” podca

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  91. Episode Image for Control Pain & Heal Faster with Your Brain

    Control Pain & Heal Faster with Your Brain

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    In this episode, I describe the science of how and why pain arises in the body and brain, and how we can actively control our experience of pain. I discuss inflammation, stress, acupuncture, limb damag

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  92. Episode Image for AMA #3: Adaptogens, Fasting & Fertility, Bluetooth/EMF Risks, Cognitive Load Limits & More

    AMA #3: Adaptogens, Fasting & Fertility, Bluetooth/EMF Risks, Cognitive Load Limits & More

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    Welcome to a preview of the third 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 la

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  93. Episode Image for Dr. Nolan Williams: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring

    Dr. Nolan Williams: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring

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    In this episode, my guest is Nolan Williams, M.D., a triple board-certified psychiatrist, neurologist and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He is also the

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  94. Episode Image for Dr. Oded Rechavi: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations

    Dr. Oded Rechavi: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations

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    In this episode, my guest is Oded Rechavi, Ph.D., professor of neurobiology at Tel Aviv University and expert in how genes are inherited, how experiences shape genes and remarkably, how some memories o

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    Dr. David Spiegel: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance

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    My guest is Dr. David Spiegel MD, Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health and Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford Univer

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    Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism

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    “Office Hours” — In this episode, I answer your most commonly asked questions about science-supported tools for accessing more alertness, better learning, and quality sleep. I also cover when to

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    How to Focus to Change Your Brain

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    This episode introduces neuroplasticity—which is how our brain and nervous system learn and acquire new capabilities. I describe the differences between childhood and adult neuroplasticity, the chemi

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    Science & Tools for Muscle Growth, Increasing Strength & Muscular Recovery

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    In this episode, I describe how our brain and nervous system control muscle tissue and how to leverage that for muscle maintenance, growth (hypertrophy) and recovery. I explain how neurons control musc

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    How Your Brain Works & Changes

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    Today’s episode provides an introduction to how the nervous system works to create sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and behaviors, as well as how we can change our nervous system—a pheno

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  100. Episode Image for Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging

    Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging

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    In this episode, I discuss what drives hunger and satiety, and the role our brain, stomach, fat and hormones play in regulating hunger and turning off the desire to eat more. I also address how protein

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