Dr. Huberman makes me feel like I’m in class but actually learning extremely valuable information for life and understanding ourselves more. He is for sure a national treasure.
I'm at the point in listening to this podcast where I bought myself a model of the brain, and pulled out my old anatomy textbook to memorize the brain section, just so I can have a more integrated visualization of what he's talking about as we move forward 😂 the brain is a amazing.
In my home growing up there was a lot of shouting. My father has a short fuse and I inherited it from him. Any argument between my siblings, myself or my parents always involved a lot of shouting. If I could change one thing about myself it would be my temper. It's caused me a lot of trouble over the years. It ruined relationships and landed me in legal trouble. Getting sober has helped but I'm still learning how to express anger in a healthy way. When I try to hold in my anger it feels horrible, like something swelling up inside me and my chest gets tight. I'm not perfect but I'm trying to get better day by day.
I'm just starting the podcast, but what I feel helps a lot with aggression is understanding that aggression and anger is a tool of the mind to motivate us to not let other people cross our boundaries. Understanding why a situation is making you aggressive, how you feel emotionally, then slowing down and learning how to express what is bothering you instead of lashing out in a reactive state, which often times lacks control.
Whst if u been abuse and man comes along and do the same again he looking after a woman who as manal heath problems he living with her I what let any man do that again God help tham
Professor Huberman, have you considered making an episode on joint and ligament health? it would be amazing for us with chronic pain. Love your postcast! Greetings from Argentina!
Off tih topic: It would be interesting to learn about the way periods influence moods and behaviours. Is there a neurological explanation for depression or anxiety before menstruation? How could we help ourselves if experiencing such things? Thank you for you informative and above all, not just theoretical, but practical podcast. Great way to teach science!
I totally get what your saying, I actually have been diagnosed with PMDD. I get so depressed From the time I ovulate until my period. So depressed I don’t do basic self care. Soon as I start bleeding I’m back to normal. I literally can feel the change in myself. When I first got my period at 13, I ended up in a psych ward for 2 weeks and they diagnosed me with bipolar/manic depression. But now as a mid thirties woman I did a mood journal and realized thhe mood switches ONLY happened those 10-14 days AFTER I ovulate. So finally figured it out. I can say after doing research I’m sure it has to do with HISTAMINE levels in your body. Something is causing to much histamine in your body. Change your diet, and I also take MIDOL on my really really crazy days. It does help bc it reduces histamine
Start tracking your cycle in a calendar. Keep a journal to log emotions, moods and interpersonal relationships possibly effected. Log food cravings, general wellness of diet and exercise patterns.... After some time of being aware you can lessen the effects of your cycle. Then perimenopause hits and there is zero predictability.
Expressing your angry feelings in an assertive-not aggressive-manner is the healthiest way to express anger. To do so, you must learn how to express your needs clearly and how to get them met without causing harm to others.
I truly believe in the power of communication and wish I could say I'm able to do what you described when I'm angry, but unfortunately I can't. I have PMS and all I can do when I'm triggered it's to hold back from saying or doing anything aggressive even though I'm boiling inside. And that takes a huge effort, trust me, I just cannot stop the angry feelings/thoughts and be reasonable, but I am able to tell it's the PMS taking the lead and I don't want to let it overcome me and do anything I'll regret later, so I just try to freeze myself and wait it out. That's the most reasonable I can be at these situations and I always end up feeling horribly guilty for having this urge to do/say something violent, which is definitely not me at all.
@@_elaine_ It sounds like you genuinely struggle to manage your feelings while being agitated. For most of my life, I felt the same way. Once I realized I had formed a habit that eventually made me feel regret, I practiced saying the things I needed to say even while I was angry. Sometimes letting the demons out is the best thing you can do.
@@yohaizilber Thank you for your kind answer. This is something new for me because just recently I quit birth control and as a result have been experiencing PMS, which I never had before. I'm taking gamma linolenic acid as a suplement and doing therapy to understand better what triggers me and how to be smart about it. I'll follow Dr. Huberman's advice and yours as well and keep on learning about it. Once again, thank you!
Well said. I’ve been trying to catch myself when I feel the pressure start to build. I’ve learned that literally anything I say in this state is not going to improve the situation at all. Of course, for effective conversation it may be necessary to leave the environment that is triggering.
Excellent podcast! I was also bitten by older male cousin when I was a child. He was 12 years old and I was 7 years old. He bite me on my thigh so hard it caused a permanent scar. His justification for doing this was he was angry that I was eating a piece of cake . Gosh. I can still recall the pain and utter shock even today I personally feel “fear” plays into aggression. When someone is aggressive with me verbally, emotionally mentally or physically I find it imperative to know why Why ? Why! I always need to know WHY
@Prof Hubes if estrogen can increase aggression, what impact does xenoestrogens (from plastics, pesticides) and phytoestrogens (from plants) have on aggression & behavior?
Phytoestrogens seem to reduce estrogen levels, therefore reducing aggression. High levels of phytoestrogens in females may also prevent pregnancy. "The pros and cons of phytoestrogens" from pubmed.
Ill be honest I started watching for purely aesthetic reasons, watching your segments on hypertrophy and nutrition, metabolism etc... but since then I have watched pretty much every episode. You make learning so much fun and I'm not sure if you realize how entertaining you make these topics I would have never thought to delve into. I've learned more in last 6 months from you and your guest then I have in traditional schooling through my bachelors. Your podcast changed my life, it sparked my interest in learning again and I'm just a better person for it for people who don't pursue further degrees masters, PHDs its rare you get to have intelligent conversations and engage your mind like this. Not to get to personal but last year I was suicidal I had quit my cooperate job was facing homelessness and was ready to bail out. Your podcast made me excited about life again, I don't have anxiety, depression, or anger issues anymore. I understand the biology of my body and brain better now and now how to deal with and prevent these sort of feelings all thanks to your podcast. I'm not really a commenter so this feels a little weird posting but as someone who wants to inspire and educate others now I feel like I would want to know if I've made a difference similar to the one you've sparked in me! Thank you and keep up the great work the world needs you Andrew!
This was a much needed podcast, Dr. Huberman. I recently went through a divorce and I’m also started a business nine months ago. Controlling my aggression will be vital going forward.
Thanks, Dr Huberman. I've learned a lot about controlling aggression. How much time have I wasted becoming aggressive for no bloody reason at all? It's bloody stupid! I've wasted so much time getting aggressive! SO MUCH TIME! IT'S BEEN WASTED! I SHOULDN'T HAVE LISTENED! it's because of that motorist who changed lane in front of me. That really got me angry! IT'S HIS FAULT! HE'S TO BLAME! JUST AS BLOODY I'M MUCH CALMER THESE BLOODY DAYS! IT'S HIS FAULT! IT!S HIS FAULT...
I've started watching your videos at the beginning of the year and I've finally finished them. What a treat for the mind. Thank you, you've greatly improved my life.
I believe this video relevant. In my experience, towards my menstruation cycle I become a lot more aggressive. I have done an experiment and have found that my aggression is heightened if a male is present. Over the years I spend that time alone and do projects that require brute force like splitting wood. Once the period begins the aggression subsides and will not return until the hormones are settled back to the 21 days of "normal". This aggression has caused arguments and ended relationships and jobs. Now second experience is working in the military and finding that women sync up their cycles, and are also not super good to be around all at the same time of cycle start up. Also being around mostly men while on your period causes increase in depression. But absence causes mood boosting effects. I believe the extra estrogen in our water systems is effecting the world in an aggressive way, we have no clue the outcome of. But us girls had started developing around age 10. And finally on a side note, the teeth biting mention is interesting. From being held down by family as a child, I had resorted to biting. While playing in the school yard, I randomly bit a friend of mine and instantly knew is was not right behavior. I have pondered that for 27 years. I was in a state of happiness, and adrenalin. We were playing in the school yard a chasing game. I am super ticklish and my family would hold me down and tickle me till I peed my pants. Or to pull my loose teeth out....or I've had stitches...and I always resort to biting......when put under anesthesia I wake to an aggressive state needing to be sedated or held down.. as you state in the video this is disturbing behavior.....however it can occur in an intimate partner setting as well.... I would love to learn more about why my primal response to bite is considered disturbing....I always figured...if your threatening me and your close to my mouth and my hands aren't free....would seem to make sense... But then in a moment of extasy having an oral fixation to heighten the experience...on the contrast. Perhaps worth another video one day ;)
Everybody bites as a child . But as an adult, just avoid it with unnecessary confrontation. However, it is an effective tool at survival instinct. It's like us boys, we always resort to punches when we are angry. With proper chilled people around and to leave the biting and replacing with words or other healthy forms of confrontation, you can become better. Dr. Andrew may know better but doesn't have the time . Sorry
Re listened - and am still digesting the many relevant details that you’ve shared with us here! 👏 You’ve created and invaluable library and you’ve taught us so much about so many details here and it’s all very applicable. I love re-visiting these RU-vids/podcasts … you’ve given us such a great gift here Dr. Andrew. 👏 Thank youUuu
Dr Huberman, I would love to hear about brain changes during and after pregnancy as well as hormones that lead to post-partum depression. Thank you for this incredible podcast!
i was put on a high estrogen birth control pill when I married in 1969. I am a passive person and I live in the far North with little sunshine. I immediately began to get more aggressive on the road and I felt hostility towards people around me, even visualizing violence, which is not normal for me. My sister had the same experience. We both had to go off of the pill immediately to save our sanity. I can concur that estrogen triggered aggressiveness in myself and my sister. When we went to a lower hormone pill, the impulses left.
How awesome is it that in one hour 5 THOUSAND people listen to your words. So awesome. I am just tickled that so many more people find neurology as enthralling as I do!!
The key is channeling it into something productive. The gym, for example, is an excellent way to “release” excess aggression that is not socially acceptable to display.
So much value here- thank you so much dear Dr. Andrew Huberman! Your offering so much here- what an exceptional contribution. Your major commitment, and talent, with these comprehensive deliveries, of so much excellence here in podcasts/RU-vids is really appreciated!
I really appreciate this episode, as a high school heath teacher and coach I will take this information back to my students. It will be very helpful considering K-12 educators across the board are seeing that students are struggling to regulate their emotions. As always thank you for what you do.
Thanks for another highly informative and educational podcast! I'm a Student Support Teacher at a Canadian high school, and I wanted to share with you that I really get a lot out of your podcasts, both professionally and on a personal level. I deeply appreciate your dedication to bringing the power of science to the people - it’s such a great mission. I’m one of many people who have benefited significantly from engaging in a significant number of the practices, protocols, routines, and lifestyle changes that you call our attention to in your podcast. So Thank You! I don't think it would be hyperbole to share that all aspects of my life have been transformed by the practices and protocols I’ve been implementing on a daily basis. Most of the changes I've implemented over the past year or so were covered in Huberman Lab podcasts. There were a number of times when the podcasts confirmed that I should keep on doing some things I was already doing, and there were also many times when I learned something completely new, which supported me in forming new habits around particular protocols and practices. The benefits I’ve noticed the most include: - the ability to focus (span of attention, quality of attention, ability to meditate easily) - a desire to make art, dance, sing, play, be playful, and have fun (creativity) - infrequent feelings of anger, fear, anxiety, intense aggressiveness, annoyance, etc - frequent feelings of sociability, gratitude, safety, satisfaction, unity, joy, etc - a feeling of having achieved a deep understanding of a concept (mental clarity) - the ability to feel and express emotions more readily (emotional IQ) - a sense of overall happiness, contentment, and well-being (positive affect, high serotonin) - the feeling of being “in the groove” on a 24/7 basis (flow state) - an overall high level of physical vitality (strength, flexibility, aerobic capacity, stamina) - positive indicators of biological health (blood chemistry, hormone levels, neuromodulator levels, microbiome health, immune system health, etc) - the ability to learn and implement new knowledge and skills (neuroplasticity) - a newfound propensity to adapt and change to different life circumstances with minimal difficulty (mental resilience and mental health) - excellent sexual health (that’s between me and my wife) I could list a few others, but I"m sure that's more than enough to demonstrate what a difference these podcasts can make for people who take them seriously. While the results can be impressive, I will offer the caveat that I only got these results because I put a decent amount of time and energy into practices and protocols which increased neuromodulator production significantly, promoted significant gains in neuroplasticity, created noticeable baseline shifts in positive affect, promoted deep and restful sleep, and improved my mental clarity. If a supplement or recommended change in routine didn't give me results, I doubled down on the recommendations that were paying dividends. If you’re someone who's also been implementing Dr. Huberman's recommendations, I hope you've experienced some of these results as well. Comment or like my comment if you can relate! Anyways, thanks again Andrew. I’m truly in your debt. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help the cause. I’ll definitely be signing up for a Patreon account so I can begin supporting Huberman Labs financially. Do let me know if there are any other things I can do to help support this great work you're doing. Keep up the amazing work! Sincerely, Reuben Hawk
This is very valuable comment. Which protocols you adopted that gave you most benefits? I mean from your perspective once you started to introducing them which gave you biggest change?
my son has autism and I have c- ptsd and this podcast episode is very informative and useful to help me figure out strategies to cope and help with the over stimulation aspect followed by aggressiveness( no one gets harmed)
@@carmelocaramelo2296 first dont take it personally, its an over stimulation from environment or food. I can speak for my self only. Change of environment like watching, eating and listening to something that is enjoyable and calming. For me its music,food or leaving the house because in the moment I can’t meditate or do any other calming strategies. Food, music and change of location is the quickest way for me
Dr. Huberman, thank you. Do you have anything on anger. I am totally nonaggressive even when I should be. I am seeing a bunch of nuts at the local psych clinic who have somehow inserted "anger issues" into all my files for the last three years. I guess writing this is a form of aggression. six months ago, they said something about me seeing people that aren't there and hearing voices, so, this visit I asked for a copy of my records over the last three years. I can't tell you how amazed I was at reading the summary from each meeting, all saying that I have anger issues. I have been making recordings of the happenings out here where I live to keep some kind of records of my own stating what is happening in real time, my thoughts on that, my conclusions and guesses as to what the next week or month will bring. So far, I haven't mis guessed the things that happen resulting from my medications and medication changes and pretty much everything happening here in Hooterville. The last audio I made literally minutes later, while I was previewing it, actually changed my words from," I liked her", (talking about a short time psychiatrist I had long ago) to, "I lied to her", in my own voice. While I was in the office doing my video visit, I immediately commented on the changes in my nurse practitioner's eyes. The video was absolutely messing with her eyes. So, now, after reading just a few pages of my records from here and there in the many pages, I'm afraid they might be altering my video visits. I know I sound paranoid, these kinds of things are happening faster and faster and in ways I can't even imagine, yet. I spent the first three months of this year either sick (including a mild heart attack) or going through some kind of weekly personal loss or major mishap. I better hush. I am angry now, see how I have no control. I'm smiling at how ridiculous it all is. It is my belief, that for me, anger isn't something I enjoy, so I just don't dwell there for over a few seconds. Thank you so much for all your help in such intelligent, easy to understand, detailed videos. We all wish you good health and much happiness and success. I bet your students love you and will always remember you and the way you teach.
I am eagerly awaiting the Alcohol Episode! Its influence on the dopamine system, the metabolization of alcohol, and perhaps even some actionable tools to combat hangovers. We've gotten some hints over the past few episodes that it is being worked on, and I hope it will be released soon! Also, really looking forward to part 2 with, Dr. Andy Galpin. Particularly the discussion about Creatine, and Nutrition.
I understand how to defend myself from physical aggression (I have learned self defense). How do I defend against social aggression, gossip, passive aggressive, etc aggression at work. It is ruining my life.
Thanks for taping this podcast Professor Huberman! From my personal experience, the neuromechanisms of assimilated adaptive predisposed reductionism of one’s violent imbalanced undisciplined youth or metric measurements of obstinacy will be the prime indicator of whether or not an individual will have successful virtual relationships that are Internet based only…a sad sad cognizance…
This is the most interesting podcast with scientific facts I think I could ever come across in my life. You delivery all the information clearly and concise. You can literally learn dozens of things per podcast! Thank you for you hard work and relentless research for the most up to date information across many topics with many experts. Excellence.
As a consumer of the lab. I think the 90 minutes mark is the best. Longer is more difficult to follow, 120 minutes or longer is harder to follow. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your work.
Professor Huberman, thank you for yet another great episode. I have been wondering about a subject that you have briefly mentioned before but never really dug deep into it, and that is what the plethora of series/movies is doing to our brian. You have mentioned - if I'm not mistaken - that a picture is worth a thousand words and a movie is a million picture, and if we spend every night after work watching 2 hours of Netflix, I can only imagine the information overload disguised as entertainment. Now, speaking from personal experience, I often end up watching on-demand TV or movies after work, when I feel I'm too tired to do anything else. I can binge-watch a series and let my mind wonder while also pretending that I'm "doing" something. I am also an avid reader but frankly it hasn't been evoking the same joy in me like it did before. And I don't even enjoy watching things that much! I just find myself staring at yet another poor production night after night. So I was wondering if having an episode on this 'epidemic' is possible. My main question is what can we do instead of watching TV after work, if we feel too exhausted to do literlaly anything else. Is it possible to get a boost in the evening without damaging the sleep? Is it possible to do something other than watching series, and not get too stimulated so tha it ruins the sleep pattern? Thanks so much!
I wish I could not be so emotional. I'm dealing with a difficult personality at work and it makes me more aggressive. Not physically but I can't stop myslef from lasing out when this person lies or never takes responsibility for his errors. I know my actions are making things worse. It's causing me a great deal of stress. Love you podcast.
Not sure if this is the correct place to suggest a topic but...two that I would love to hear you speak on are: The Neurological Impact of AWE? The Neurological Impact of Doing Art/Creative Process (I kind of let myself think "art" as well as "play" when I listened to your talk on Play to Rewire and Improve the Brain.)
Wow! This is so great information in the entire content of this video podcast. Everybody should watch and learn from Andrew Huberman, Hands Down! Thank you ;-)
Dear Professor, thank you for sharing your knowledge it is much appraciated. Please consider making an episode specifically on eye-cognition. In previous episodes you mentioned topics such as widening vs narrowing of the visual field and how it relates to cognitive focus vs relaxation, looking up for increasing alertness, fixing gaze on a small point in order to prepare for a task that requires mental focus, etc. It would be wonderful to have this subject expanded and summarised in one episode as well as to learn more actionalbe tools. Thank you again, keep up the great work.
Really good video. On the birth control pill vs off the pill I’ve noticed a huge difference in aggressiveness. There’s studies based on cortisol levels being higher on the pill & the adaptation is affected so when coming off cortisol levels are lowered in a bad way. Obviously progesterone plays a massive role & suppressing the production of a hormone that binds to GABA (same as alcohol) receptors and is supposed to counter estrogen is very important.
Thank you for covering this topic. It should be taught more widely, to everyone, and in contexts that generate self-reflection when you're still fairly young.
Another fantastic podcast Dr Huberman. Thank you for the clarification on the enzyme aromatase and the conversion process of testosterone through aromatisation into the oestrogen key for the oestrogen receptor located in the ventromedial hypothalamus.. More people could benefit from the long day model for living by taking in the beautiful sunlight and careful diet to planning. With so much oestrogen pollution in ground water and waste water treatment inefficiency and excessive oestrogen steroid use in the food chain enhancements we will need to be vigilant in maintaining a healthy homeostasis
I'm working my way through the backlog atm, but looking at the topics presented so far, I have yet to find a week that touches on autism and Asperger’s. It's a complex condition, that is in many ways, still poorly understood. The average life expectancy for people with these conditions are decades less than the average population. Will you consider talking about this topic one day? More knowledge out there would, I believe, save lives, and improve the quality of life for people with ASD and the people around them.
As a regular, this is my favorite episode so far. I like how you ask a question like you're in the audience and then answer it! Brilliant! My question is about aromotase of hormomes. What tiggers this process? What we eat? Sunlight? Like if it was a story, what is the beginning, middle, and end?
Are there any studies on male vs female aggression, particularly in romantic relationships? If yes, please discuss in your interview with Dr. Anderson. :) Thank you!
The triggering of the VMH and it makes the mice kill the female mice is just like the Kingsman 1 movie where the villain triggers something he inserted in peoples brains and then everyone loses their mind and starts killing everyone in sight.
I really appreciate the depth of your analysis. Thank you very much for offering this to the public. You really are a scientist and reseacher deep down your heart. It is a real pleasure listening and so useful for my work as a psychologist. All this information offers a completely different approach for the work with people. Sometimes it makes me sad thinking of all the desperate men and women or even children who went through endless therapy sessions when the central cause of their problems were in truth neurophysiological ones! Your work is very valuable, indeed! Greetings from Austria, Europe!
Great episode as always! I think a great guest for the podcast would be Dr. Jacob Wilson from the Applied Science & Performance Institute, he’s incredibly knowledgeable in exercise science and nutrition and he shares a similar vision of bringing easily accessible science to the general population. Keep up the great work!
Professor Huberman, I want to know what is really the difference between Anger and Aggression. I would expect aggression to be a byproduct of anger. So i hope that you make an episode about anger, where does it come from and how to control. i would very much appreciate it
I'm happy that your channel was recommended to me. A lot of youtube channel now are clickbait and fake information. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks and keep making awesome videos
Dr Huberman, the way how you have created timestamp on this video is good. Might I suggest you (if possible) to do the same for you previous videos (i.e categorised as tools and contents).
HOLY SNOTBALLS why am I just finding out you had Dr. Sapolsky on your podcast?! This video has been a gold mine of information and I absolutely love it! I certainly believe that understanding the intricacies of aggression is one of the best ways in learning to control it or properly direct it (context depending...) Now I must go find your podcast with Dr. Sapolsky. My night is made, thank you sir. 😁
I was wondering if you could do an episode about the neuroscience behind schizophrenia and any of the new research about MDMA and other drug treatments for a variety of disorders
Have there been studies done on Misophonia? .... a condition in which individuals experience intense anger and disgust when they are confronted with sounds made by other human beings. In particular, sounds like chewing, lip smacking or breathing may cause intense anger and physical arousal. My mother suffered from it and used to always yell at her children for "chewing like cows". I had no idea that I also suffer from the same malady until it was brought to my attention a few years ago. Would be interesting to see hear about specific studies regarding misophonia and or how it relates to the material presented here. BTW.... well done. I've been a fan since hearing you on the Tim Ferris show and believe your material is helping me be a better human. THANKS!!
Hello Andrew. Could you cover the topic of allegies and reactions to food, animals and/or anything else that may be related to this topic in the future? Thank you
You are an inspiration to us with your ability to make me laugh while discussing such dense material. Incredible video. Memory with aging and strokes. We are all aging and many have family members diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia and have had strokes
