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Every long episode from Andrew Huberman, 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 of ophthalmology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and scie…

Essentials: Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti

Dr. Conti discusses how trauma alters brain function, the role of guilt/shame, and effective methods to process and heal from trauma through dialogue and self-awareness.

January 22, 2026

Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path | Dorian Yates

Dorian Yates advocates high-intensity, low-volume training, emphasizing overload, proper recovery, and efficiency, challenging common notions about gym hours.

January 19, 2026

Essentials: Tools to Boost Attention & Memory | Dr. Wendy Suzuki

Exercise boosts memory, attention, and neuroplasticity through increased BDNF, hippocampal growth, and neurogenesis, with lasting cognitive benefits.

January 15, 2026

How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys

In this episode, Dr. Keith Humphre discusses strategies to overcome addiction and the impact of various substances on health.

January 12, 2026

Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus & Creativity | Huberman Lab Essentials

Learn how to optimize your workspace for enhanced productivity, focus, and creativity through actionable strategies.

January 8, 2026

Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear

Discover effective strategies for building and breaking habits with James Clear, focusing on starting small and designing supportive environments.

January 5, 2026

Essentials: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses micronutrients essential for health and longevity through stress challenges like heat and cold exposure.

January 1, 2026

Defining Healthy Masculinity & How to Build It | Terry Real

In this video, Terry Real discusses healthy masculinity, emphasizing the need for emotional connection and accountability among men.

December 29, 2025

Essentials: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett

Optimize your hormones with lifestyle changes, emphasizing diet and exercise for better health and vitality.

December 25, 2025

Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe

David Choe shows how trauma fuels creativity, turning pain into art across painting, music, and writing.

December 22, 2025

How to Set & Achieve Goals | Huberman Lab Essentials

In this video, Andrew Huberman explains the science of goal setting and how to effectively pursue and achieve goals using neuroscience-based strategies.

December 18, 2025

Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard

In this video, Dr. Martin Picard explains how to optimize mitochondria to improve energy and longevity.

December 15, 2025

Essentials: Build a Healthy Gut Microbiome | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

Learn how to build a healthy gut microbiome with insights from Dr. Justin Sonnenburg on microbial diversity and diet.

December 11, 2025

Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp

In this video, Twyla Tharp shares her insights on the creative process, emphasizing discipline and the importance of self-awareness.

December 8, 2025

The Science of Making & Breaking Habits | Huberman Lab Essentials

This video explores the biology of habit formation and breaking habits, emphasizing techniques to enhance neuroplasticity and overcome limbic friction.

December 4, 2025

Dr. Glen Jeffery: Using Red Light to Improve Your Health & the Harmful Effects of LEDs

Dr. Glenn Jeffery reveals how short-wavelength LED light damages mitochondria, while long-wavelength light (red/infrared) can heal them, impacting everything from vision to blood sugar and longevity.

December 1, 2025

Essentials: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention that enhances mind-body control, offering therapeutic benefits for stress, pain, sleep, and trauma by altering brain states and suspending judgment.

November 27, 2025

Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi

Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi highlights the underdiagnosis of PCOS and endometriosis in women, emphasizing their impact on fertility and overall health. She advocates for early screening and proactive management of these conditions, stressing that "painful periods are not normal."

November 24, 2025