The Perfect Summary Podcast

Every summary, narrated: the GIST of great conversations and books in minutes, so you can decide if you want the REST.

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Huberman Lab · Apr 1, 2025 · 14 min read
Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg: How to Improve Your Eye Health & Offset Vision Loss

Stanford ophthalmology chair Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg covers eye exams, myopia, readers, contacts, LASIK, dry eye, glaucoma and supplements.

Huberman Lab · Mar 31, 2025 · 11 min read
Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects

Andrew Huberman explains how ADHD medications work in the brain, why stimulants calm, and what's known about dosing, addiction, psychosis and long-term use.

Huberman Lab · Mar 25, 2025 · 11 min read
The Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body

Huberman explains how THC and CBD hijack the endocannabinoid system, why effects vary so much, and the risks for pregnancy and young brains.

Huberman Lab · Mar 19, 2025 · 12 min read
Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain

Why low-stakes play is a lifelong portal to neuroplasticity, how it works in the brain, and how adults can use an hour of play a week.

Huberman Lab · Mar 16, 2025 · 13 min read
Adhd How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus

Andrew Huberman explains the dopamine biology of ADHD, how stimulants work, and drug-free tools like a 17-minute session and visual focus training.

Huberman Lab · Mar 13, 2025 · 9 min read
The Science of Emotions & Relationships

Andrew Huberman breaks emotions into alertness, valence and inward vs outward focus, tracing them from infancy and puberty to oxytocin and the vagus.

Huberman Lab · Mar 13, 2025 · 7 min read
How Hormones Shape Sexual Development

Andrew Huberman explains how testosterone, DHT and estrogen shape sexual development, and how herbicides, cannabis, alcohol and phones may disrupt it.

The School of Greatness · Mar 11, 2025 · 11 min read
Candace Parker: Habits & Mindset of Winning, Lessons from Kobe Bryant & Being an Athlete & Mom

Candace Parker on adversity, calm, what Kobe Bryant and Pat Summitt taught her, and raising a daughter while leading a WNBA team.

Huberman Lab · Mar 11, 2025 · 10 min read
How to Defeat Jet Lag, Shift Work & Sleeplessness

Andrew Huberman explains how to use light, exercise, meals and your temperature minimum to beat jet lag, handle shift work and sleep better.