Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology, symptoms and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression), a condition characterized by extreme, maladaptive shifts in energy, mood and perception. I describe the diagnostic criteria that distingui ...  Show more

Dr. Alan Castel, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and one of the world's foremost experts on human memory and cognitive aging. We discuss what science actually tells us about how to improve our learning ability and memory at an ...  Show more

In this episode, you and I are getting intentional about your happiness.

Happiness is misunderstood.

Fortunately, there’s a ton of research that explains why it can be so elusive and, even better, HOW you can create a happier life, starting today.

Our convers ...

Join me as we explore the science behind what makes us truly happy. We'll unpack how our brains light up with joy, gratitude, and motivation, and why cultivating positive relationships is like planting seeds of happiness in our lives.

From gratitude journals to mindful m ...

In today’s episode, you’ll learn the surprising science of happiness. 

This is a masterclass on everything you need to know about happiness: what really creates it, the different types of happiness, and 4 easy habits that will make your life better.

You’ll learn le ...

Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the complex relationship between money and happi ...  Show more