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Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 12 min read
Dr. David Anderson on the Brain Circuits of Aggression, Mating, Fear and Social Isolation

Caltech's David Anderson explains how brain states drive aggression, mating and fear, and how social isolation fuels rage through a peptide.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 11 min read
Dr. Nolan Williams on Brain Stimulation, Psychedelics and Rewiring Depression Circuits

Stanford psychiatrist Nolan Williams explains how TMS, ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine may reset the brain circuits behind depression and PTSD.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 13 min read
Dr. Eddie Chang on How the Brain Creates Speech and Restores Voices to the Paralyzed

UCSF neurosurgeon Eddie Chang on critical periods, rewriting the textbook map of language, epilepsy, stuttering, and decoding speech for paralyzed patients.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 16 min read
Dr. Layne Norton on Energy Balance, Protein, Fiber, Sweeteners and Sustainable Fat Loss

Layne Norton and Andrew Huberman on calories, NEAT, diet adherence, protein and leucine, fiber, artificial sweeteners, seed oils and supplements.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 16 min read
Jocko Willink on Energy, Identity, Resilience and the Superpower of Detachment

Jocko Willink and Andrew Huberman on creating energy through action, leading through wins and losses, grief, suicide, and learning to detach.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 14 min read
Dr. Kyle Gillett on Male Hormone Optimization: Puberty, Lifestyle, Supplements and Testosterone Therapy

Dr. Kyle Gillett and Andrew Huberman map male hormone health from puberty to old age: lifestyle pillars, bloodwork, supplements, peptides and TRT.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 14 min read
Sam Harris on Meditation, the Illusion of the Self, Free Will, Psychedelics and Quitting Twitter

Sam Harris explains why meditation's real prize is seeing through the self, how it differs from psychedelics, and why he quit Twitter.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 13 min read
Dr. Sara Gottfried on Female Hormone Health: Testing, Gut, Stress, PCOS, Contraception and Menopause

Dr. Sara Gottfried and Andrew Huberman cover female hormones across life: testing, microbiome, constipation, cortisol, PCOS, the pill and perimenopause.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 13 min read
Cal Newport on Deep Work, Distraction and Slow Productivity

Cal Newport explains why task switching and pseudo-productivity burn us out, and shares tools like pull-based workloads, time blocking and shutdown rituals.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 13 min read
Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher on Teen Vaping, Cannabis, Nicotine Pouches and Talking to Kids About Risk

Stanford's Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher explains the youth vaping surge, cannabis and fentanyl risks, and why honest conversations beat just say no.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 14 min read
Dr. Bernardo Huberman on Curiosity, Physics, Chaos, Quantum Networks and a Joyful Life

Physicist Bernardo Huberman, Andrew's father, on following curiosity across fields, explaining relativity, chaos and quantum internet, and living with joy.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 11 min read
How Hormones Shape Sexual Development of the Brain and Body

Andrew Huberman explains how chromosomes, hormones and receptors shape sexual development, and how cannabis, alcohol, herbicides and phones may alter them.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 12 min read
Dr. Richard Schwartz on Internal Family Systems: Parts, Self and a Live IFS Session

IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz explains protectors, exiles and Self, guides Andrew Huberman through a live session, then leads listeners through one.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 18 min read
Dr. John Kruse on ADHD: Sleep Timing, Behavioral Tools, Stimulants and Non-Stimulant Medications

Psychiatrist John Kruse explains ADHD's causes, the four daily basics, sleep timing, stimulant risks and the full range of medication options.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 13 min read
Stuart McMillan on Skipping, Striding and Sprinting for Speed, Mobility and Longevity

Elite sprint coach Stu McMillan explains why adults should skip, how gait changes with speed, and why the ability to sprint may be the best health marker.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 10 min read
Dr. Staci Whitman on the Oral Microbiome, Nasal Breathing, Fluoride, and Whole-Body Health

Functional dentist Staci Whitman on why harsh oral products backfire, how teeth self-repair, nasal breathing, fluoride, and gum-disease links to the body.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 12 min read
Using Light to Optimize Health: Sunlight, UVB, Red Light and Flicker Therapy with Andrew Huberman

Andrew Huberman explains how sunlight, UVB, red and near-infrared light shape hormones, mood, pain, immunity, sleep, skin and aging eyes.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 8 min read
Dr. Wendy Suzuki on Exercise, Meditation, and Sleep for Better Attention and Memory

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains what makes memories stick and how exercise, meditation, and sleep sharpen focus and memory.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 10 min read
Dr. Matt Walker on Perfecting Your Sleep: Sleep Stages, Caffeine, Alcohol, Supplements, Naps and Unconventional Tips

Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains sleep stages, how caffeine, alcohol and cannabis disrupt sleep, what supplements show, and practical sleep tips.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 11 min read
Dr. Abud Bakri on Peptides: BPC-157, Thymic and Russian Bioregulators, GHK-Cu, Growth Hormone Secretagogues and GLP-1s

Internal medicine physician Dr. Abud Bakri walks Andrew Huberman through what's known, unknown and risky about today's most popular peptides.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 10 min read
Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge on Eating for Better Sleep and Foods That Improve Metabolic Health

Columbia's Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge explains how sleep loss drives overeating, and how meal timing, fiber, fats and diet quality shape sleep.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 9 min read
Huberman's Sleep Toolkit: Light, Temperature, Caffeine Timing and Supplements for Better Sleep

Andrew Huberman's practical toolkit for better sleep: morning and evening light, caffeine timing, temperature, supplements, jet lag and shift work.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 13 min read
Andy Stumpf on Influence vs. Concern, Micro-Discipline, Wingsuits and Suicide Among High Performers

Ex-SEAL Andy Stumpf shares the influence-vs-concern exercise, why to choose the slightly harder option, and hard lessons on divorce and suicide.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 10 min read
Dr. Paul Eastwick on the Real Science of Attraction, Compatibility and Romance

Psychologist Paul Eastwick on why mate value fades as people get to know each other, what men and women really want, and what keeps couples together.

Huberman Lab · Sep 30, 2026 · 10 min read
Ido Portal on Movement Practice, Play, Will and the Mind-Body Connection

Movement teacher Ido Portal and Andrew Huberman explore play versus discipline, exposing will, transition states and refining body awareness.

Huberman Lab · Sep 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Dr. Tommy Wood on Neuroplasticity, Clutch States, Exercise and Nutrition to Learn Faster and Protect Your Brain

Neuroscientist Tommy Wood explains how novel skills, focused practice, nutrients and hard exercise drive plasticity and lower dementia risk.

Huberman Lab · Sep 29, 2026 · 10 min read
Cesar Millan on Calm Assertive Energy, Pack Order and Raising a Well-Balanced Dog

Cesar Millan explains how silence, calm and confidence, structured walks and affection-last habits create calm dogs and better humans.

Huberman Lab · Sep 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Huberman Lab Q&A: Late-Night Pre-Workouts, Morning Light, Memory, Fertility, Menopause and Finding Your Passion

Andrew Huberman answers listener questions on late workouts, morning light, memory, smell, fertility, perimenopause, surgery recovery and passion.

Huberman Lab · Sep 29, 2026 · 11 min read
Dr. Alan Castel on Improving Memory and Aging Well: Mistakes, Curiosity, Balance and the ABCs of Successful Aging

UCLA memory scientist Alan Castel on why errors help learning, how memory reshapes itself, and what superagers do differently.

Huberman Lab · Sep 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Dr. Max Krummel on How the Immune System Works: Aging, the Thymus, Sleep, Memory and Vaccines

UCSF immunologist Max Krummel explains the immune system as a sensing network, and how aging, sleep, the thymus, memories and vaccines shape it.