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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 f

• 2026-10-05 Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro Dr. Beth Shapiro, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences. Her work focuses on de-extinction and wildlife conservation efforts. We discuss genetic differences among humans, and how ancient DNA and modern embry Transcript →
• 2026-10-01 Essentials: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the neurochemicals epinephrine, acetylcholine and dopamine contribute to focus and concentration. I discuss tools for improving attention, including sleep, sound, structured work sessions, nutrition Transcript →
• 2026-09-28 What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us About Consciousness | Michael Pollan Michael Pollan is a renowned author, journalist and professor at UC Berkeley. He is best known for his influential works on how humans and plants have shaped each other at the level of food, medicine, health, and culture. In this episode we discuss cons Transcript →
• 2026-09-24 Essentials: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Dr. Andy Galpin In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I revisit episode 2 of my six-part guest series with Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, an exercise scientist and expert in human performance. We discuss how strength and muscle growth (hypertrophy) differ and why resistance Transcript →
• 2026-09-21 Best Tools for Gut Health & Weight Loss | Dr. Chris Thompson Dr. Chris Thompson, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Interventional Gastroenterology at Mass General Brigham in Boston, and Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, is a world-renowned expert on gastroen Transcript →
• 2026-09-17 Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, an exercise physiologist. We revisit the first episode of his Huberman Lab Guest Series to discuss the nine major components of physical fitness and how to assess your abilities. Transcript →
• 2026-09-14 The Art of True Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks Dr. Arthur Brooks, PhD, professor at Vanderbilt University and senior fellow at Harvard Business School, is an expert on the science of happiness. He shares the three “macronutrients” of true happiness and tools for you to understand what specifical Transcript →
• 2026-09-10 Essentials: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Oded Rechavi, a professor at Tel Aviv University who studies genetics, epigenetics and the inheritance of acquired traits. We discuss how DNA, RNA and epigenetic mechanisms determine what informat Transcript →
• 2026-09-07 How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter Dr. Jared Rutter, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is a leading expert on mitochondria and metabolism. He explains how mitochondria produce the energy for your cells to work but a Transcript →
• 2026-09-03 Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Gina Poe, PhD, a Professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We discuss the architecture of sleep and how each stage supports distinct func Transcript →
• 2026-08-31 How to Accelerate Learning & Improve Education | Joe Liemandt My guest is Joe Liemandt, technology entrepreneur and principal of Alpha School, a K-12 model that uses AI and individualized learning to help students master academics in just two hours a day, freeing the rest of their time to build businesses, conduct Transcript →
• 2026-08-27 Essentials: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Chris Palmer, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. We explain how nutrition and metabolism directly affect mental health, including t Transcript →
• 2026-08-24 How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husain Dr. Masud Husain is a Professor of Neurology & Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and a leading expert on the science of motivation, apathy, and neurological diseases. We discuss how dopamine and specific brain circuits shape motivation, Transcript →
• 2026-08-20 Essentials: How to Access Your Creativity | Rick Rubin In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest Rick Rubin, world-renowned music producer and author of The Creative Act: A Way of Being, and I discuss how to access creativity by noticing ideas, trusting your taste and staying fully present with the Transcript →
• 2026-08-17 Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs Get tickets to Huberman Lab live events: https://www.hubermanlab.com/events Pre-order Andrew's book Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Heli Transcript →
• 2026-08-13 Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara Gottfried In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D., a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynecologist and expert in female hormone health. We discuss the key biomarkers women should track at each stage of life and how cortisol, Transcript →
• 2026-08-10 Using AI to Increase Your Intelligence & Enrich Humanity | Dr. Fei-Fei Li Dr. Fei-Fei Li, PhD, is a professor of computer science at Stanford University and a pioneer and expert in artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss how AI can be used safely and effectively to extend human capabilities – not just to search for informa Transcript →
• 2026-08-06 Essentials: Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-Being In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how key neuromodulators shape motivation, energy, focus and mood throughout the day. I also describe a toolkit of science-supported behavioral, nutritional and supplement-based strategies to increase ba Transcript →
• 2026-08-03 How Your Immune System Works & How to Improve It | Dr. Max Krummel My guest is Dr. Matthew (Max) Krummel, PhD, professor at UCSF and one of the world’s leading immunologists. We discuss how your immune system works and how sleep, emotions, and even memories shape immune function. We also explore thymus function, its Transcript →
• 2026-07-30 Essentials: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others | Jocko Willink In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Jocko Willink, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, author and host of the Jocko Podcast. We discuss why discipline, rather than motivation, is the reliable driver of daily action, and how taking action Transcript →