Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & M...

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Emily Balcetis, PhD, a professor of psychology at New York University who studies how visual perception influences motivation and goal pursuit. She explains how to better visualize and overcome challenges to achieve physica ...  Show more

Dr. Richard Davidson, PhD, is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a pioneer in the scientific study of meditation. We discuss how meditation changes your brain and body, how just 5 minutes daily can improve focus, stress resilience ...  Show more

This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Cozy Earth. Sleep is one of our most basic human needs, and we’re constantly learning more about how it impacts human health. We’re also learning more about ways to improve it. Light exposure is a big one. From how often and when ...  Show more

For hundreds of years, humans naturally fasted during the nighttime hours. Our bodies function in accordance with the circadian rhythm in every way, including our hormones, digestion, neurotransmitters, and so much more. But in our modern society, we have access to food, light, a ...  Show more

Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G reviews the science of gratitude. We always hear how it helps us but he dives into what happens in the body. From the physical to the psychological to social changes, Dr. G highlights how we can heal ourselves. He gives us a take home gratitude exercise to b ...  Show more

This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Sleep is one of our most basic human needs, and we’re constantly learning more about how it impacts human health. We’re also learning more about ways to improve it. On today’s mini- ...  Show more