Dr. Ralph Adolphs, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biology at Caltech and a leading expert on the science of human emotions. We discuss how emotions shape our attention and decision-making, whether emotions are truly “stored” in the body, and whether facial expressions are truly reliable signals of emotion. We also cover tools for improving emotional regulation, including cognitive reappraisal and deliberate cold exposure. This episode provides a modern scientific explanation of how emotions are created and regulated in the brain and body, their many impacts on other aspects of brain function, and practical tools for improving emotional wellbeing and processing.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Ralph Adolphs

(00:02:54) Emotions; Qualities of Emotions: Priority, Valence

(00:10:00) Qualities of Emotions: Scalability, Persistence

(00:15:25) Sponsors: Helix Sleep & Rorra

(00:18:17) Do Animals Have Emotions?, Conscious Experience

(00:22:58) Monitoring & Regulating Emotions; Emotional Granularity

(00:31:22) Emotional Regulation, Tools: Situational Avoidance, Ice Baths

(00:37:11) Ultramarathons, Perseverance, Adversity; Awe

(00:45:04) Sponsor: AG1

(00:46:17) Perception of Emotions, Amygdala & Fear, Facial Expressions

(00:51:59) Interpreting Others' Emotions, Prediction

(00:57:52) Emotions as Adaptations to the Environment, Types of Fear

(01:00:13) Feeling Emotions in the Body, Pain, Insula

(01:08:05) Brain & Body Connection; Marketing & Emotion

(01:12:34) Sponsor: Function

(01:14:11) Art, Music & Emotion

(01:17:43) Interpreting Facial Expressions, Developing Emotions, Flexibility vs Reflexes

(01:25:11) Emotional Intelligence, Context-Dependent Social Intelligence; Autism

(01:33:31) Sponsor: LMNT

(01:34:51) Autism & Social Dynamics, Eye Contact

(01:42:01) Change Your Personality?, Body Movement & Thought, Social Interaction

(01:47:18) Emotion Regulation, Tool: Training Mental Stillness

(01:53:46) Task Switching, Tool: Meditation, Breathing Techniques

(02:02:07) Illness, Diagnosis & Emotions, Gratitude & Awe

(02:06:52) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D., a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynecologist and expert in female hormone health. We discuss the key biomarkers women should track at each stage of life and how cortisol, thyroid hormone, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shape energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term disease risk. We also discuss PCOS, the risks and benefits of oral contraceptives, and the shift in brain metabolism that begins in perimenopause. Dr. Gottfried explains actionable tools for hormone and micronutrient testing, nutrition, stress management, and cardiometabolic screening that women can use at any age.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Female Hormone Health

(00:00:24) Family History, Intergenerational Trauma; Endometriosis, Fibroids, PCOS

(00:01:31) Biomarkers by Decade; Teens & Cortisol; 20s & Sex Hormones

(00:03:35) Tool: Hormone Test Timing; Micronutrient Testing, Magnesium

(00:05:41) Sponsor: LMNT

(00:07:17) Tool: Smoothies, Greens Powders & Microbiome

(00:08:12) Nutrient Panels, Antioxidants, B Vitamins, Glutathione

(00:09:34) Constipation, Thyroid Dysfunction; Trauma & Female Physiology

(00:11:50) Tools: Reduce Perceived Stress, Meditation, Yoga, Breathwork

(00:13:30) Opportunities by Decade; Androgens & Testosterone Decline

(00:14:50) PCOS, Diagnostic Criteria, Hirsutism, Cardiometabolic Risk

(00:17:10) Insulin & Glucose; Tool: Continuous Glucose Monitors

(00:18:05) Democratizing Health Data

(00:18:52) Sponsor: AG1

(00:20:07) Longevity "Don’ts"; Chronic Cardio & Cortisol; Tool: Adaptive Exercise

(00:22:46) Oral Contraceptives, Benefits & Ovarian Cancer Risk

(00:24:27) Ovarian Cancer Symptoms, Bloating, CA-125

(00:25:51) Oral Contraceptive Risks, Progestins, Inflammation; SHBG & Testosterone

(00:29:08) Clitoral Shrinkage; Tools: Alternatives for Painful Periods

(00:30:14) Sponsor: Eight Sleep

(00:31:32) Menopause & Perimenopause; 30s Hormonal Baseline

(00:33:07) Female Brain, Cerebral Hypometabolism & Alzheimer’s Risk

(00:35:02) Slow Brain Energy, Hormone Therapy; Hot Flashes as Biomarkers

(00:36:54) Tool: Coronary Artery Calcium Score

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Dr. Fei-Fei Li, PhD, is a professor of computer science at Stanford University and a pioneer and expert in artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss how AI can be used safely and effectively to extend human capabilities – not just to search for information but specifically to increase human intelligence and creativity. We also discuss how humans collaborating with AI and robots stand to positively transform human health and one’s experience of life. And we cover what makes AI fundamentally different from human cognition, and why your intuition and unique experiences are not replicable by AI or machines. Both AI enthusiasts and skeptics are sure to benefit from the information and tools Dr. Fei-Fei Li shares in this episode.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Fei-Fei Li

(00:03:46) Vision & Intelligence; Human Vision & Contribution to AI

(00:12:11) Computer Vision & the AI Revolution

(00:18:34) Sponsors: Lingo & Wealthfront

(00:21:19) Speech, Sound & AI Development

(00:23:36) AI & Contextual Learning, Human Intelligence

(00:33:43) Current AI Gaps, Emotion & Creativity

(00:45:48) Computers Enhancing Humanity; Tool: Personal Agency & Learning about AI

(00:53:04) Sponsors: AG1 & LMNT

(00:55:37) Public Discourse about AI

(00:57:34) AI to Enhance Scientific Discovery & Healthcare; Human Collaboration

(01:07:38) Intuition, Motivation & Human States Beyond AI

(01:19:18) Sponsor: David

(01:20:37) Social & Ethical Considerations for AI

(01:27:38) Kids, Development & AI Tools; Tool: Prompt AI Effectively

(01:35:04) Next Frontier for Robotics & AI; Human Agency

(01:43:52) Human-Centered AI Future

(01:50:10) World Labs, Spatial Intelligence

(01:54:12) Concerns about AI & Creativity; Movies, Art, Storytelling

(01:59:51) Younger Generation & AI, Teachers

(02:05:38) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

*This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. Andrew Huberman receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for paid testimonials in his podcast, creating a conflict of interest. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.30% on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.05% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Additional terms and conditions apply, which can be found on Wealthfront.com/Huberman. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value.

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how key neuromodulators shape motivation, energy, focus and mood throughout the day. I also describe a toolkit of science-supported behavioral, nutritional and supplement-based strategies to increase baseline levels for each neuromodulator, which can be modified to support your specific health and performance goals.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Optimize Neurochemicals for Health

(00:00:27) Neuromodulator Levels & 3 Daily Phases

(00:05:07) Hormones Modulate Neuromodulators

(00:06:56) Sponsor: Eight Sleep

(00:08:13) Effects of Key Neuromodulators

(00:10:16) Increase Motivation & Dopamine, Tools: Morning Sunlight; Caffeine

(00:13:30) Dopamine Supplements: Mucuna Pruriens, L-Tyrosine, Phenethylamine (PEA)

(00:16:34) Increase Dopamine, Tool: Deliberate Cold Exposure

(00:19:18) Sponsor: AG1

(00:20:31) Increase Epinephrine (Adrenaline) & Energy, Tools: Exercise, Cyclic Hyperventilation

(00:24:56) Enhance Focus & Acetylcholine: Choline-Rich Foods, Nicotine

(00:27:11) Acetylcholine Supplements: Alpha-GPC, Huperzine

(00:28:05) Sponsor: ROKA

(00:29:21) Serotonin & Mood, Tools: Gratitude, Tryptophan-Rich Foods

(00:31:49) Serotonin Supplement: Myo-inositol

(00:32:26) Using the Neurochemical Toolkit for Your Goals

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My guest is Dr. Matthew (Max) Krummel, PhD, professor at UCSF and one of the world’s leading immunologists. We discuss how your immune system works and how sleep, emotions, and even memories shape immune function. We also explore thymus function, its role in autoimmunity, and its potential role in combating cancer. And we discuss how the type and timing of immunization can impact health. This episode provides an actionable framework for understanding how your immune system works, which ought to benefit people of all ages and health statuses.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Max Krummel

(00:02:18) Immune System, Immunotherapy

(00:08:36) Illness, Childhood & Immune System

(00:13:02) Aging & Immunity, DNA Mutations

(00:18:36) Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep

(00:21:14) Self vs Non-Self Recognition, Aging, Cancer; Immune Surveillance

(00:30:11) Cancer, Immune System, Age & Measuring Change

(00:35:57) Thymus, T Cells; Aging & Cancer

(00:42:13) Reproduction, Aging & Immune System; Basic Research

(00:47:28) Sleep & Illness Susceptibility

(00:52:55) Sponsor: AG1

(00:54:08) Umbilical Cord Banking; Organoids, CAR T Cells, Thymus

(01:02:57) Scientific Curiosity, Failures, & Discovery

(01:13:14) Spatial Biology & Immune Cells; Memory & Immune State; Stress, Meditation

(01:25:00) Sponsor: Function

(01:26:37) Mindset; Tissue Engineering, Peptides, Systems Biology

(01:34:25) Immunizations in Childhood and Beyond

(01:39:37) Pharmaceutical Companies, Public Distrust

(01:49:22) Disease Risk, Immunity; Autism, Flu,

(01:58:56) Biological Resilience, Cancer; Computational Research

(02:08:02) Autoimmune Conditions, Asthma, IBD

(02:13:34) Autoimmunity & Genetic Diversity Benefits

(02:17:11) Science Communication, Max's Substack

(02:24:07) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Jocko Willink, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, author and host of the Jocko Podcast. We discuss why discipline, rather than motivation, is the reliable driver of daily action, and how taking action is the most effective way to move through adversity, loss and setbacks. We also discuss how exercise generates energy, the leader’s role as a counterweight to team morale, and detachment as a trainable skill for widening perspective and making better decisions under stress.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Jocko Willink

(00:00:23) Discipline, Impact & Autonomy in the Military

(00:02:40) Energy, Waking Up, Alarm Clock & Debate

(00:04:12) Tool: Exercise for Energy; Eating, Fasting & Mental Clarity

(00:05:45) Tool: High-Intensity Exercise, Peak Mentality

(00:06:31) Winning & Losing, SEAL Selection, BUD/S, Resilience

(00:08:34) Leadership, Morale & Mob Mentality; Tool: Detach & Correct

(00:10:36) Loss, Grief; Tool: Action as a Cure for Adversity

(00:12:17) Sponsor: AG1

(00:13:31) Parenting & Success; Tool: Be the Counterweight, Balance

(00:16:07) Sense of Self, Hardcore Music, DIY Attitude & Dissent

(00:18:55) Motivation as an Emotion, Discipline

(00:19:44) Tool: Move Toward Problems; Indirect Approach & Conflict

(00:21:14) Sponsor: LMNT

(00:22:46) Meditation, Detachment & Teaching Young Leaders

(00:24:19) Depression, Storm Clouds & Losing Perspective

(00:26:39) Tool: Detachment, Oil Rig Story, Field of View

(00:30:59) Tools: Take a Step Back, Slow Breathing & Widen Field of View

(00:32:04) Tools: Chin Up, Hands Down, Listening; Relationships

(00:34:18) Sponsor: David

(00:35:37) Tool: Deliberate Discomfort & Training Resiliency

(00:36:08) Acknowledgements

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I answer questions submitted by listeners about topics ranging from how to ensure great sleep after nighttime exercise, effective no-caffeine pre-workouts (that also improve your sleep quality), neuroscience-supported tools for improving your memory and sense of smell, nutrition and supplementation for improving female and male fertility, the link between (peri)menopause and mental health, accelerating recovery from surgery, how to find your life’s passion, and more.

Please note that if your question was not answered this time, we will keep it to consider for future Q&A episodes. A special thank you to everyone who submitted a question!

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Your Questions Answered

(00:01:42) Late-Day Training & Pre-Workout, Cortisol; Tools: Alpha-GPC, Garlic & TMAO, Hot Shower, Physiological Sigh, Post-Workout Food

(00:13:57) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp

(00:16:12) Morning Daylight, East vs West Facing, Melanopsin Cells; Tool: Ambient Daylight, Prior Light History

(00:22:54) Over-Optimization & Protocol Overwhelm, Core Pillars, Consistency, Resentment, Alcohol

(00:33:32) Sponsor: AG1

(00:34:48) Memory, Hippocampus & Neocortex, Exercise & Arousal, Errors, Sleep, Tool: Self-Testing; Sense of Smell, Tool: Sniff Training, Anosmia

(00:53:11) Fertility & Nutrition, Body Fat, Testosterone Therapy, HCG & Sperm; Low-Inflammation Diet, Fermented Foods, CoQ10, L-Carnitine

(01:08:24) Sponsor: LMNT

(01:09:46) Perimenopause & Menopause, Anxiety, Hormone Therapy, Sleep

(01:18:08) Sunrise vs Sunset Wedding, Chronotypes

(01:22:52) Kidney Donation & Surgery Recovery; Tools: Prehabilitation, Circadian Rhythm in the Hospital; Muscle Memory

(01:30:57) Careers in Science

(01:32:05) Finding Your Passion, Structure & Work, “No Input, No Output”; Tool: Chop Wood, Carry Water

(01:43:49) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Sam Harris, PhD, a neuroscientist, bestselling author, and world-renowned meditation teacher whose work focuses on consciousness, ethics, and religion. We discuss how meditation can help us better understand the nature of the self and transform the conscious experience. Sam also explains how meditation can help overcome universal challenges such as distractibility, mental chatter and emotional reactivity, which can allow for greater focus and fulfillment in the present moment.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Sam Harris

(00:00:21) Sense of Self, Meditation Purpose; Flow

(00:08:37) Sponsor: Eight Sleep

(00:09:55) Self Awareness, Self-Talk & Mental Chatter

(00:14:44) Mindfulness, Distractibility

(00:19:55) Sponsor: Waking Up

(00:21:30) Meditation, Benefits, "Sky-like Mind"; States of Self

(00:27:33) Meditation Practice, Mindfulness & Freedom

(00:30:17) Psychedelics, Consciousness

(00:34:15) Sponsor: AG1

(00:35:34) Process vs Achieving Goals, Fulfillment in Present

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Dr. Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Washington and an expert on brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance. Dr. Wood explains how to use specific forms of exercise, dietary strategies, and compounds to enhance the rate and stability of mental and/or physical skill development. We also discuss science-based tools to preserve cognitive function, reduce dementia risk, and offset loss of memory after a concussion or other brain injury. This episode provides practical, science-based tools for learning new information and skills and for improving your overall ability to learn.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Tommy Wood

(00:04:05) Neuroplasticity; Neurogenesis; Synaptic Pruning

(00:11:11) Aging & Neuroplasticity; Familiar vs Novel Tasks

(00:14:33) Protocols Book; Sponsor: David

(00:16:49) Aging, Training & Processing Speed

(00:21:56) Enhancing Neuroplasticity with Age, Tool: Motor & Cognitive Challenge

(00:26:56) Learning New Skills, Dance, Sports, Arts; Psychological Benefits of Challenge

(00:36:50) Flow, Clutch States; Virtuosity

(00:46:59) Power of Practice

(00:50:55) Sponsor: AG1

(00:52:14) Tools for Focused Work & Learning; Distractions

(01:00:17) Nutrition for Brain Health, Dementia; Critical Nutrients

(01:06:56) Nutrient Timing, Supplementation; Omega-3s, Tool: Blood Tests

(01:16:41) Sponsor: Function

(01:18:19) Enhancing Brain Health, Nutrition & Supplements

(01:23:10) GLP-1s, Peptides, Supplements & Evaluating Efficacy

(01:32:56) Stimulants: Feeling vs Performance

(01:37:18) Exercise & Enhancing Cognitive Function, Tool: Optimize Exercise Volume

(01:43:18) Long-Term Cognitive Health & Exercise, HIIT

(01:47:17) Sponsor: Rorra

(01:48:31) Cortisol Benefits, Acute vs Chronic Stress

(01:54:24) Resistance & Aerobic Exercise, Brain Gray & White Matter, Cognitive Health

(02:03:37) Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Modifiable Risk Factors

(02:09:47) Shingles Vaccine & Dementia Risk; Tool: Avoid Illness for Cognitive Health

(02:18:28) Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Creatine

(02:24:04) Treating TBI, Supplements, Physical Therapy

(02:32:16) Strongman Competition

(02:38:51) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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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 distinguish bipolar I from bipolar II, including mania and hypomania and the different patterns of mood cycling. I discuss the remarkable history and discovery of lithium and how it works, in part by reducing inflammation, providing neuroprotection and supporting the interoceptive neural circuits affected in bipolar disorder. I also cover talk therapies, electroconvulsive therapy and nutraceuticals such as omega-3 fatty acids and inositol, and I explore the intriguing relationship between mood disorders and creativity. This episode should interest anyone who has or knows someone with bipolar disorder, as well as those interested in how the brain balances mood, energy and focus.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Bipolar Disorder

(00:01:09) Bipolar I; Manic Episode Symptoms

(00:05:00) Bipolar II, Hypomania; Depressive Episodes & Cycling

(00:09:00) Sponsor: BetterHelp

(00:10:09) Lithium Discovery, Dr. John Cade, Uric Acid

(00:12:14) Lithium Urate & Guinea Pigs, Control Experiments

(00:13:19) Lithium Salts Paper, Toxicity & Monitoring

(00:15:40) How Lithium Works: Inflammation & Neuroprotection

(00:16:50) Exteroception vs. Interoception, Neural Circuit Atrophy

(00:19:04) Sponsor: AG1

(00:20:29) Drug vs. Talk Therapies

(00:20:40) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal & Social Rhythm Therapy

(00:22:30) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Treatment-Resistant Depression

(00:24:07) Caution: Rely on Prescribed Treatment, Suicide Risk

(00:24:59) Tool: Lifestyle Support, Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition & Sunlight

(00:26:05) Tool: Inositol & Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Fish Oil Study

(00:29:53) Sponsor: Eight Sleep

(00:31:10) Creativity & Mood Disorders, Eminent Individuals Study

(00:34:00) Recap & Key Takeaways

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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 any age. We also discuss how memory works, why all planning and imagination about the future is based on the past, false memories, and how to leverage curiosity, emotion, and self-testing retrieval practice to stamp in memories for the long term. We discuss what "superagers"—people who actually improve their cognitive capacity with age—do differently than everyone else. This episode is for anyone interested in the science of memory and tools to maintain and improve your memory across the lifespan.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Dr. Alan Castel

(00:02:41) What Is Memory?, Reconstruction & Metacognition

(00:04:49) Mnemonics, Remembering Names & Deeper Learning

(00:08:22) The Penny & Apple Logo, Noticing vs Seeing, Learning Through Mistakes

(00:10:43) Sponsors: Wealthfront & Helix

(00:14:05) Neuroplasticity, Frustration, Curiosity & Mindset

(00:17:42) Maintaining vs Learning New Things, Habits, Novelty & Emotional Memory

(00:24:28) "Mental Photographs," Photo-Taking & Imagining the Future

(00:29:28) Eyewitness Memory, the Ronald Cotton Case, Confidence vs Accuracy

(00:35:07) Medium-Term & Prospective Memory, Hotel Fire Exits

(00:40:28) Sponsor: AG1

(00:41:47) When Habits Turn Lethal, Aviation & Human Error

(00:49:01) Why Memory Changes With Age; Alzheimer's & the Nun Study

(00:52:34) Exercise & Hippocampal Volume, Falls & Balance

(00:57:14) SuperAgers & Athletes; Regret, Balance & Being Driven

(01:12:08) Sponsor: Function

(01:13:45) Age Stereotypes, Subjective Age & Positive Age Beliefs

(01:20:02) Goals & Plans, Scams; Anterior Midcingulate Cortex & SuperAgers

(01:26:23) Culture, Resilience, Blue Zones & COVID

(01:29:18) Adversity, the Positivity Effect & Intergenerational Learning

(01:36:31) Sponsor: Lingo

(01:38:00) Limitations & Purpose; Time, Family & Connection

(01:44:58) Deliberately Building Memories; the ABCs of Successful Aging

(01:51:02) Following Your Interests; Castel's Path & Older Adults

(01:57:16) Mental Simulations, Curiosity Studies & Selectivity

(02:01:19) Socioemotional Selectivity Theory; Steve Jobs & Lifespan

(02:07:10) The Secret to Successful Aging; State vs Trait Curiosity

(02:11:04) Scams & AI Voice Cloning

(02:14:31) John Wooden, Wisdom, Love & Balance

(02:17:41) Learning Through Mistakes; Does the Brain Get Better With Age?

(02:25:00) Conclusion, Better With Age

(02:26:00) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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*This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. Andrew Huberman receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for paid testimonials in his podcast, creating a conflict of interest. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.30% on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.05% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Additional terms and conditions apply, which can be found on Wealthfront.com/Huberman. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value.

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