Huberman Lab
Scicomm Media
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 function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets. In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
Categories: Health
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki, PhD, a professor of neural science and psychology at New York University. We discuss simple, daily habits to improve focus, memory and overall cognitive performance. Dr. Suzuki explains how exercise directly enhances brain function—both the immediate benefits of a single workout and long-term support for cognitive health. We also discuss how meditation, verbal affirmations, sleep and other behavioral practices positively influence mood and stress regulation. Episode show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/7gTmlIR Join the Huberman Lab Neural Network Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Wendy Suzuki (00:00:21) What Makes Moments Memorable? (00:02:24) Memory & Hippocampus, Imagination (00:05:35) Sponsor: BetterHelp (00:06:37) One-Trial Learning, Fear (00:08:10) Exercise Effects on Focus, Attention & Memory (00:12:31) Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) & Exercise (00:15:10) Sponsor: AG1 (00:16:55) Tools: Cardiovascular Exercise; 10-Minute Walk & Mood (00:18:43) How Exercise Increases BDNF (00:20:47) Adults, Neuron Growth, Hippocampus (00:22:51) Exercise Effects on Memory, Tool: Morning Exercise (00:26:08) Exercise & Long-term Effects on Cognition, Older Adults (00:27:56) Minimum Exercise For Cognitive Benefits (Adults, 30s-50s) (00:32:03) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:33:22) Increase Exercise For Greater Cognitive Benefits (00:35:30) Affirmations, Exercise, Mood, IntenSati (00:37:37) Meditation & Benefits, Tool: Brief Meditation (00:39:32) Tools to Improve Attention Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previous episodes
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377 - Essentials: Tools to Boost Attention & Memory | Dr. Wendy Suzuki Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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376 - How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys Mon, 12 Jan 2026
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375 - Essentials: Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus & Creativity Thu, 08 Jan 2026
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374 - Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear Mon, 05 Jan 2026
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373 - Essentials: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick Thu, 01 Jan 2026
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372 - Defining Healthy Masculinity & How to Build It | Terry Real Mon, 29 Dec 2025
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371 - Essentials: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality | Dr. Kyle Gillett Thu, 25 Dec 2025
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370 - Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe Mon, 22 Dec 2025
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369 - Essentials: How to Set & Achieve Goals Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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368 - Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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367 - Essentials: How to Build, Maintain & Repair Gut Health | Dr. Justin Sonnenburg Thu, 11 Dec 2025
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366 - Master the Creative Process | Twyla Tharp Mon, 08 Dec 2025
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365 - Essentials: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits Thu, 04 Dec 2025
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364 - Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery Mon, 01 Dec 2025
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363 - Essentials: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel Thu, 27 Nov 2025
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362 - Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi Mon, 24 Nov 2025
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361 - Essentials: Science of Building Strong Social Bonds with Family, Friends & Romantic Partners Thu, 20 Nov 2025
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360 - How to Speak Clearly & With Confidence | Matt Abrahams Mon, 17 Nov 2025
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359 - Essentials: Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman Thu, 13 Nov 2025
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358 - How Your Thoughts Are Built & How You Can Shape Them | Dr. Jennifer Groh Mon, 10 Nov 2025
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357 - Essentials: Erasing Fears & Traumas Using Modern Neuroscience Thu, 06 Nov 2025
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356 - Using Existing Drugs in New Ways to Treat & Cure Diseases of Brain & Body | Dr. David Fajgenbaum Mon, 03 Nov 2025
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355 - Essentials: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair Thu, 30 Oct 2025
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354 - Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance Mon, 27 Oct 2025
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353 - Essentials: The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice Thu, 23 Oct 2025
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352 - How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield Mon, 20 Oct 2025
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351 - Essentials: How Your Brain Functions & Interprets the World | Dr. David Berson Thu, 16 Oct 2025
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350 - Protect & Improve Your Hearing & Brain Health | Dr. Konstantina Stankovic Mon, 13 Oct 2025
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349 - Essentials: Time Perception, Memory & Focus Thu, 09 Oct 2025
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348 - How to Make Yourself Unbreakable | DJ Shipley Mon, 06 Oct 2025
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347 - Essentials: How Humans Select & Keep Romantic Partners in the Short & Long Term | Dr. David Buss Thu, 02 Oct 2025
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346 - Enhance Your Learning Speed & Health Using Neuroscience Based Protocols | Dr. Poppy Crum Mon, 29 Sep 2025
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345 - DAVID SENRA: Daniel Ek, Spotify Sun, 28 Sep 2025
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344 - Essentials: Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System Thu, 25 Sep 2025
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343 - Build Your Ideal Physique | Dr. Bret Contreras Mon, 22 Sep 2025
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342 - Essentials: How to Exercise for Strength Gains & Hormone Optimization | Dr. Duncan French Thu, 18 Sep 2025
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341 - How to Expand Your Consciousness | Dr. Christof Koch Mon, 15 Sep 2025
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340 - Essentials: Food & Supplements for Brain Health & Cognitive Performance Thu, 11 Sep 2025
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339 - Transform Your Metabolic Health & Longevity by Knowing Your Unique Biology | Dr. Michael Snyder Mon, 08 Sep 2025
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338 - Essentials: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance | Dr. Alia Crum Thu, 04 Sep 2025
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337 - How to Set & Achieve Massive Goals | Alex Honnold Mon, 01 Sep 2025
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336 - Essentials: Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health Thu, 28 Aug 2025
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335 - Science & Health Benefits of Belief in God & Religion | Dr. David DeSteno Mon, 25 Aug 2025
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334 - Essentials: Timing Light for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar Thu, 21 Aug 2025
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333 - Using Stem Cells to Cure Autism, Epilepsy & Schizophrenia | Dr. Sergiu Pașca Mon, 18 Aug 2025
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332 - Essentials: Controlling Your Dopamine for Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction Thu, 14 Aug 2025
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331 - How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard Mon, 11 Aug 2025
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330 - Essentials: Increase Strength & Endurance with Cooling Protocols | Dr. Craig Heller Thu, 07 Aug 2025
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329 - How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout Mon, 04 Aug 2025
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328 - Essentials: ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus Thu, 31 Jul 2025