I needed to hear Huberman's struggle story. I seriously didn't think his early life was filled those types of struggles and I can relate to the challenges he's had to face. It inspires me to keep going and fighting the good fight.
Absolutely. Not sure if he's fully aware of it, but his very candid explanation of life events provides many very powerful lessons for many people who were raised in a less-than-perfect home environment. Just an incredible wealth of information provided in this interview.
@Jason Wu that’s a really weird thing to ask especially considering Huberman is always talking about how he wants the information to be zero cost to consumers. Also, it’s science, therefore he doesn’t own it. It’s not ideas it’s stuff he’s learned from other research and he happens to be fantastic at giving that info to the public.
@Jason Wu doctors aren’t who you want to look at for healthcare costs at least in the US…and they don’t profit from Huberman’s podcast specifically. The fact this physician uses Huberman’s podcast information to help people is commendable because it’s not something that benefits the physician if you’re going to look at it from a profit perspective. It’s a waste of time in that sense. So, no, they’re not using it for profit. Idk if you’re talking about somewhere other than the US but here what you’re saying makes absolutely no sense. There is no profit to the psychiatrist from giving information about his podcast. Whether they talk about it or not they make the same amount from the patient’s visit. Not everything in medicine or science has a profit or malicious intent behind it. Maybe pull back on the negative lens you’re looking through because what you’re saying just genuinely doesn’t make sense. Have a good night.
Honestly speaking, every time I listen to Andrew talk about some subject matter, I'm left more aghast by how little I and most people know. It reinforces my belief in continued learning and being better than yesterday. Thanks for the knowledge 🙏
Right?! This one was like Christmas morning! Plus Andrew is super hot so there's that. lol I interviewed his colleague Dr Anna Lembke for my podcast and I asked her "Is he as hot in real life?" Her response: "I'll just say he's a wonderful human being". I'll take that as a YES!
Andrew Huberman is ALWAYS interesting, but MY GOD this conversation @Tim Ferriss. This was hands down the most compelling, awe inducing and fascinating podcast interview I have ever witnessed. At the edge of my seat. Literally. So much to unpack.
I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. ru-vid.comUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!
Chapters: Why might vision be a secret to surviving 2020 - or any year, for that matter? [05:41] Visual considerations for optimizing sleep quality. [15:11] A simple new routine that’s been elevating my mood in the mornings, and what Andrew recommends for timing circadian biology to, as wise bards of yore have proclaimed, accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. [18:25] When is the ideal time to get morning light exposure, and how can we use an understanding of our body temperature minimum to shift our circadian clock if we want to avoid jet lag and the impact of working at odd hours? [23:55] Why Andrew is not a fan of melatonin as a sleep aid, and what he recommends instead. [31:03] Andrew’s thoughts on taking phosphatidylserine before sleep to help blunt cortisol release, and what he uses to similar effect. [37:15] The real reason why Andrew applies the term NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) to yoga nidra and a free hypnosis app called Reveri, and the value someone might find in their practice no matter what they decide to call them. [42:26] What are physiological sighs, and how can we use them at any time to reduce stress without the burden of preparation other protocols demand? [47:43] Andrew explains what hypnosis is and determines how susceptible to it I would be. [52:26] What are some of the most practical applications of hypnosis, and do the states induced by it have any shared characteristics with those induced by psychedelics? [56:27] Considering the future of beneficial brain change and the synergestic combinations that might just get us there. [1:04:06] With a past that wouldn’t suggest a tenured future in academia and a penchant for fighting, what happened to Andrew on July 4th of 1994 that changed the trajectory of his life? [1:07:58] Why taking a leave of absence from university isn’t the same thing as dropping out - no matter how many tech founder origin stories like to paint their subject in the glamorous, devil-may-care light of the latter rather than the pragmatic former. [1:15:02] How Andrew’s “magical” childhood pivoted to one of tension, disruption, and depression almost overnight, and what he did at the time (and in many ways is still doing) to cope. [1:17:38] What is the Hoffman Process, and how has it helped Andrew? [1:28:44] If Hoffman was just one of four or five things that had a disproportionately positive impact on Andrew, what are some of those other things? [1:33:00] On pets and mortality, canine research with rapamycin, and why any scientist gunning for a Nobel Prize might not be amiss by changing their surname to Sabatini or Kornberg. [1:37:46] If you like tales of adventure, listen to Andrew talk about that time he went exit cage diving with great white sharks, a bunch of madmen in Mexico, and breathless undersea technical difficulties - for science! Then marvel at what he did to purge himself of the fear, anxiety, and trauma of the experience. [1:39:11] How does Andrew define fear, and has he always been fascinated by it? [1:47:00] What is turmeric’s effect on DHT? Would finasteride (Propecia) behave similarly? [1:50:15] Underscoring how powerful DHT is with the phenomenon of the Dominican Republic’s guevedoce. [1:55:57] Does Andrew think a compound responsible for DHT inhibition could influence the gender of a pregnant woman’s offspring? A late colleague’s story might have some answers. [1:57:44] What does Andrew recommend for optimizing testoterone? [2:00:05] It’s very hard to get a biological free lunch: the perils of testosterone replacement therapy and other testosterone-boosting efforts done haphazardly. [2:05:45] Why messing with hormone balance can actually accelerate aging. [2:09:44] Andrew’s thoughts on cognitive enhancement from the pharmacological/supplement side. [2:12:27] Why yerba mate is my favorite caffeine vehicle, and a recommendation from Andrew. [2:15:09] Why you might benefit from waiting 90 minutes to two hours after waking to ingest your first cup of caffeine, and what we can learn from Roland Griffiths’ excursions into the realm of caffeine research. [2:16:43] Is there a way to counteract the effects of caffeine? [2:18:24] What is the vagus nerve, and why is it fascinating on the fronts of physiology and psychiatry? [2:21:57] What books has Andrew gifted most to other people? [2:28:43] What would Andrew’s billboards say? [2:31:20] Parting thoughts. [2:34:05]
After this interview I am just falling in love with Andrew . What a sensitive , honest beautiful heart , not to scare to show his vulnerabilities; I am not talking even of his brilliant podcasts
Yep - the humanness about him is really beautiful- and it’s rare to witness such a knowledge ‘nerd’ person like him be so down to earth and accessible- yes, what a really amazing human being - I’m so grateful - ty 🙏
What Dr. Huberman said about his parents generation not having the access to the tools we have now, resonates with the (what I have now categorized as) childhood trauma I have had and still trying to navigate. Most parents (including mine) did the best they could with the knowledge and tools they had, and its a pivotal moment in learning to cope and overcome most childhood traumas.
Yesss. Appreciate the video format upload of this convo. So much better than just the audio. Quality of the video is super clear considering you’re doing this interview remotely
If I were to ever try and write the perfect script for a podcast, this is the one I'd use as a template. It's possibly the best conversation I have heard at RU-vid.
Really dig the podcast, can I offer a slight suggestion?.. The cuts to make the conversation slightly shorter is a little jarring, having pauses makes the conversation more natural and we don't mind if it adds 15 to 20 minutes of length to the podcast, you guys are great, we will listen.
Maybe a visual break - fade in and out rather than clipping? Would be easier to process, less jarring, and still allow for the edits needed for good flow.
@@jaskoGie yes, I’m loving the content but finding the non stop stream of information draining and and am struggling to not tune out. It’s good to know the editing is playing a part in this.
Tim. Thank you. I’ve been following Andrew for some year’s now, he has a way of bringing to life many practical ways to deal with challenges known to the human condition. His story is such that it elevates all those who listen, to see the way he invested for 15 years in his talent and studies to become an expert after a clearly challenging period. His focus, honesty and willingness to be publicly vulnerable with authenticity is a rare quality ‘I didn’t know how to do anything well’. Knowing he has overcome everyday obstacles and that he wasn’t a protege is reassuring. A most enjoyable and informative talk. Andrew is a star, equal to Karl Deisseroth and their senior Robert Sapolsky ‘Stay in a mode of adventure’
I never heard this nterview before and connect with Andrew Huberman even more now. Such an honest, human perspective. As a fellow depression "survivor", I appreciate the raw emotions. What a fortunate circumstance that he got locked up as a teen and was placed with a caring and effective counslor! THANK GOD!!
I am big fan of Dr Huberman and this is the best interview of him . Love his sharing of his life stories. Always love Tim and he is such a wonderful content creator and host.
Andrew Huberman has been such an inspiration over the last few years I love his ability to take all his walls down plus the way he so succinctly shares his knowledge.
See one, do one, teach one!! This was a phenomenal episode and learning more of Dr. Hubermans own life story has inspired me. I am humbled, I am grateful. Thank you 🙏
This is THE ONLY 2.5 hour video I’ve covered twice all the way through, taking notes, changing my practices and making purchases of media and supplements. Such a huge amount of groundbreaking and helpful information. Tim, not only a big fan of yours but I frequently soak in Dr Huberman’s 2+ hour podcasts. He is because of his unique brilliance and life experience, a huge benefit to mankind which is not yet fully recognized.
What a delightful podcast! Not my first time listening to Dr. Huberman, but my first time watching/listening to Tim Ferri’s podcast. Thank you so much for keeping the conversation so elegant and interesting. Nice and intelligent conversation! When I was done, it did not feel that took a little over 2 hours. I learned a lot, but definitely I will be listening to it again to take more notes! To hear Dr. Huberman sharing his story and sharing his vulnerability with us, is truly touching. I am so glad that he decided to change the course of his life when he was young and received blessings and support through his path. It is just amazing to see so much passion on & from him, about what he does. His passion is “palpable”! When I was a child I used to think that Scientists were some “kind of people with superior brain powers”!! But, reading and following some work from the “new generation of “Scientists”, definitely changed my mind. Somehow, I feel like Science has became “friendly”; more open/flexible to many topics that were not so open before. Science is more relatable now, to us, simple mortals (haha)! Dr. Huberman and his team are making this world a better place now and for sure will be improving more lives in the future! A question that started "cooking in my mind": Dr. Huberman mentioned that (paraphrasing) “good poets” are accessing the subconscious mind through their words, "without necessarily rhyming the words”. I am wondering how this would “work” for second language speakers. For example, my native language is Portuguese from Brazil. Portuguese has many more words when we want to talk about feelings; as far as “talking about feelings” in Portuguese, it is a “richer” language if, I could compare to English (somehow)… Please, don’t take this the wrong way. So, short/basic question: If a person is reading Joe Strummer’s poetries in her/his second language, how this process of “tapping into the subconscious” would work? (Or would not?) Subconscious mind X Native Language X Second language. Absolutely loved the ending with the “billboard” question: “Know thyself is a dynamic process.” “Use the body to control the mind.” Thank you Tim Thank you Dr. Huberman! Happy 2022, everyone! Be in the present moment! 😊
What an inspiring interview with Dr. A Huberman - Big thank you to the both of you! Mind-blowing and astonishing The amount of detail revealed with genuine transparency and his self disclosure- is incredibly powerful. The many levels of experience that are discussed throughout this interview is inspiring and relevant. I appreciate how incredibly generous you’ve been here- The gift of your presence here is absolutely beautiful and truly helpful 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
I go to sleep early and I wake early! Until listening to your podcasts I was blaming old patterns of breastfeeding my babies (approx 4am feed) for my weird wake up time (24 yrs ago) I used to feel like a weirdo but now I don't. Thanks for sharing your knowlege and your personal experiences. I think you're great and I get so much out of all of your subject matter.
Thank you Dr Huberman for your transparency. It is very encouraging to keep on keepin on. I listen to your podcasts continually because they are so helpful practical doable.
The Fischer-Hoffman Process is brilliant! It reaches down to the closeted pre-and adolescent child within us and brings it out to the light of adulthood and relieves us from living like an adolescent all our lives. I learned of it in the late 1970s as a grad student in Psychology. Since then in my work as a dream analyst and creator of the Dream Interview Method of interpretation and co-Founder and Founding President of the International Assoc. for the Study of Dreams, co-director with Loma K. Flowers MD I have found dreams to either initiate or support the Fischer-Hoffman process. The method came from a dream Hoffman had about his deceased partner, Fischer. When I choose my unusual and iconoclastic career in dreams and problem solving, I decided to take on the traditionalists in dream interpretation, and let other brave souls try to legitimize the practice and use of hypnosis that I was highly impressed with working as a student at the Veterans Hospital in San Francisco hypnosis clinic working on Pain Reduction in 1974. I am so glad Dr. Huberman is teaching about hypnosis! ( I hope I recall the Fischer-Hoffman process and creation story accurately after all these decades. I would welcome any corrections accompanied by references if you have them.)
Oh yeah! Such a pleasure spending the last few hours in this conversation. Great questions, perfect pairing, so easy, natural, relatable, and fascinating. I loved the full range (omg, from Stanford to Strummer). Grateful I caught it and “yes” to the invitation at the end to learn, apply, and contribute. Bravo!
This is by far the best presentation of a Huberman interview I have ever seen. Your editing out the ums and ahs is fantastic and puts your videos in a class of their own. It's amazing how poorly the smartest people on the web speak.
I like to listen even 2-3 hours podcast and come out with few cost free tools to improve health.These points are looking to sun light ,early and late in the day to regulate our circadian biological clocks.During walking to use sigh physiological breathing,far vision to look far in the horizon,eye movements to relax .Listening to a substance which is very very useful reminder of natural living.Thank you.keep teaching us simple,natural cost free tools and protocols without selling products.Really we have too much and we do not need more,we need less.Thank you.
Red light hack = led drawing pad - I adore that Huberman saves money by doing this and shares. I'm sure he can get all the top bio hacking devices in the world but his consistent advice around the circadian rhythm and natural ways of movement is something I truly admire.
I have been listening to Andrew since about March and always look forward to Tuesday mornings (Australian time) for his new episodes. This interview was amazing in that it allowed me to get to know more about this great human brain. Great interview, Tim
Magnesium .. threanate or glycinate, theanine, apigenine. For sleep. Morning light viewing. Ashwaganda to buffer cortisol (for a few days to break cycle). Late in day yoganidra non-sleep deep rest -NSDR (20 min - periodically). Enhances rates of neuroplasticity. Self directing calm. Allow thoughts to become fragmented. Find a voice you like who teaches NSDR.
That was so touching, as Andrew shared his childhood struggles and hitting the rock bottom, so humble and so strong. A true inspiration and hope for people who think they got non ❤️
Andrew, that's awesome that you're working thru things in therapy even now. I heard your story on the Rich Roll podcast and I was profoundly moved by it. Thank you for sharing.
It's 2am and I should go to bed but I can't not finish listening to this. Inspiring, moving, motivation. I follow both of you separately but having the both of you in one interview is a gift. Thankyou❤
Only Tim could bring this side of Huberman out and his story, good work as always, this is easily the best interview with one of my favourite neuroscientists!
Awwwww. You made it back for Costello. I stayed alive for my dog son too. He, like Costello, is back out in The Universe~likely the form of everything good and happy and perfection. Nice to hear someone else thinks about their dog as their lifeline. *exposure therapy works for a reason. Excellent story as it is encouraging. Thank you.
Love this match - 2 fabulous men who are leading by offering a lot of valuable information- with great integrity, deliberately delivering vast knowledge, and tangible tools and practical skills that help - thank you 💪❤️🙏👏
Sad to hear him say that Costello dieing would wreck him and knowing that Costello died a few months back I appreciate him still coming out with a huberman lab podcast that week...
Wow! Been listening to Andrew for awhile and had no idea of this background. Love to hear of local bay area struggles. The Bay Area forces you to address things about yourself. It’s not an easy place.
The expanding out field of view is a powerful tool - yowsa … ive never heard this described from a neurological perspective • love how ‘the hub’ describes how this toggles • he’s an amazing guest • thank you 🙏
You two germ together gives me the perfect opportunity to say I feel like there’s a certain dog lover language that I can recognize in you two. Tim, way back when, I remember you said you didn’t know what true love was until you got your dog (who at the time of the interview was on a hike with a dog walker..). And dr Huberman, countless Costello stories of pure love have came from you and now I actually can cry. Anyway, my point/question because you may have asked it before: Would or have you given your dogs/pets any supplements for longevity? Such as metformin or resveratrol?
I always have tv in the background as im scrolling on my phone. But i overheard thisvideo and wow so interesting. I have always had problems with this and i can now do something with it. Thank u
Thank you for sharing such intimate experiences in your early life Dr.Huberman it truly shows how compassionate you have become in your journey to help others ..God Bless you !
Hey Dr Huberman or some random person reading this. I really enjoy the podcast. One thing ive kinda thought about is your research talks a lot about “normal” people and I say that because I am a seasonal worker. I am a raft guide, I work outside I live pretty minimally and enjoy what I do. But there is those days that things are off and then all of a sudden the summer is over and its winter and seasonal depression can hit. I have ton of friends half way through each season crying they want the other season to happen and sometimes not really appreciating the season we are in. Is there a group or place or person that studies this? Will someone study this? Would you study this or talk about this or um I don’t know exactly but is there anything to be learned? There is no problem I do not “need help” but I think it would be really cool to have some solid research or studies to point people to when things happen. I want someone to study us as funny as that sounds. If this sounds like its not written well, um it is but isn’t I have been thinking of writing this for a while but its so hard to put into words things I do not know how to ask or say. But I think there is something here and would be more than willing to talk to someone over the phone answer questions. I would like to help all of us realize what the negatives actually are and help people and my self eventually. Thank you for your time and hope hear back from someone
this is one of the most informative videos on the topic, just awesome! thank you! I learned a lot and will definitely tey some of the mentioned theses to improve my sleep/ life!👍
Interesting on theanine balancing out affects of caffeine...theanine is present naturally in green tea, along with caffeine, which is why green tea is so great at creating that alert but calm mind (and body)...