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Every long episode from Huberman Lab, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. 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, …

What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us About Consciousness | Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan explores consciousness through the lens of neuroscience, plant intelligence, psychedelics, and human biology, offering fresh perspectives on self, ego, and our symbiotic relationships with nature.

September 28, 2026

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

Dr. Andy Galpin explains the science and practical protocols behind strength training and hypertrophy for health, longevity, and performance.

September 24, 2026

Best Tools for Gut Health & Weight Loss | Dr. Chris Thompson

Dr. Chris Thompson, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief of Interventional Gastroenterology at Mass General Brigham, discusses how to improve gut health and achieve weight loss using science-based tools.

September 21, 2026

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

Dr. Andy Galpin explains how to assess and improve all aspects of your fitness, including strength, endurance, and power, using cost-free methods and specific metrics.

September 17, 2026

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

Dr. Oded Rechavi, a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine, discusses the fascinating and controversial topic of the inheritance of acquired traits, focusing on how genes and RNA can transmit information across generations, challenging traditional views on heredity.

September 10, 2026

How Mitochondria Control Your Metabolism | Dr. Jared Rutter

Dr. Jared Rutter, a professor of biochemistry at the University of Utah and an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, discusses the biology of mitochondria and metabolism, explaining how these cellular powerhouses do far more than just generate energy.

September 7, 2026

Essentials: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer

Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard Medical School psychiatrist, discusses the profound and often overlooked connection between nutrition and mental health, sharing his personal journey and groundbreaking clinical experiences with the ketogenic diet.

August 27, 2026

How to Improve Motivation & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Masud Husain

Dr. Masud Husain, a neurologist and neuroscientist at Oxford, discusses the neuroscience of motivation, apathy, and how to overcome procrastination.

August 24, 2026

Essentials: How to Access Your Creativity | Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin, legendary music producer, shares his unique perspective on creativity, offering insights into how to cultivate and sustain a truly original artistic process.

August 20, 2026

Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs

Dr. Ralph Adolphs, a professor of psychology, neuroscience, and biology at Caltech University, discusses the neuroscience of emotions and how to improve emotion regulation. He explains what emotions are, how they grow and shrink in our brain and body, and why some emotions recruit our behavior and decision-making while others don't.

August 17, 2026

Essentials: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity | Dr. Sara Gottfried

Dr. Sara Gottfried, a physician-scientist specializing in hormones, discusses female hormone health and how it impacts vitality and longevity. She provides actionable, science-based tools for optimizing mental health, physical health, and performance.

August 13, 2026

Using AI to Increase Your Intelligence & Enrich Humanity | Dr. Fei-Fei Li

Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a pioneer in AI and computer vision, discusses the profound impact of AI on human intelligence and humanity's future, emphasizing the need for a human-centered approach to technological advancement.

August 10, 2026

Essentials: Control Your Brain Chemistry for Focus, Motivation & Well-Being

Dr. Andrew Huberman explains how to control and optimize your brain chemistry for mental health, physical health, and performance by understanding and manipulating four key neuromodulators: dopamine, epinephrine, serotonin, and acetylcholine.

August 6, 2026