Huberman Lab

The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets. In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.

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Episodes

Essentials: Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection

This episode explores interoception, the brain's ability to sense and interpret signals from the body's internal landscape. Discover how the brain and body communicate bidirectionally via the vagus nerve and other systems, using both mechanical (e.g., pressure, stretch) and chemical (e.g., nutrients, toxins) information. Learn practical, science-backed tools to enhance this connection, including breathwork for regulating alertness and calm, strategies for supporting gut health and reducing cravings, techniques for managing nausea and fever responses, and awareness practices to improve emotional regulation and overall well-being.

Jun 05, 2025•40 min

Healing From Grief & Loss | Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor discusses the science of grief and loss, explaining how it's a natural process deeply connected to attachment. She covers the brain's response, including the role of dopamine and yearning, and differentiates grief from grieving. The episode also explores the medical risks associated with bereavement, the impact of cultural practices, and practical tools like progressive muscle relaxation for navigating the physical and emotional waves of grief. It emphasizes finding ways to integrate loss and restore meaningful life, including insights on grieving suicide and the role of belief systems.

Jun 02, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 231

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