The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.
Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake | Episode 2
Today's episode provides a host of information on what makes us sleepy, sleep soundly, and feel awake and alert. It covers a broad range of tools for anyone wishing to improve their sleep and wakeful state. The science and logic for each tool is described. Please put your questions related to Episodes 1 & 2 in the comments section below so I can address them in Episode 3 "Office Hours".
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For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com.
Timestamps
(00:03:30): What Is Sleep Really For?
(00:06:15): Sleep Hunger
(00:09:00): Caffeine: Devil & Angel
(00:12:20): Timing Your Sleep Properly
(00:14:15): Release Your Hormones (At The Right Times)
(00:18:45): (Pineal) Melatonin Waring
(00:24:30): Strange Vision Is Good Vision
(00:32:50): Blue Light Is Great!
(00:37:00): The Real Problem With Smartphones
(00:38:30): Blind / Low Vision People
(00:39:45): Using Exercise & Food To Set Your Clock
(00:42:00): The Power of Sunset
(00:45:43): The Healthy Holes In Your Skull
(00:48:15): Bad Light
(00:51:11): Light Location
(00:53:00): Fire / Candlelight
(00:54:00): When To Eat
(00:54:40): How To Wake Up Earlier
(01:08:00): Using The Body To Control The Mind
(01:10:00) Drugs & Supplements
(01:18:00): Sleep Walking
(01:20:00): Office Hours
Links to several of the tools mentioned in this episode are listed below.
- 10 Min Yoga Nidra Script (no cost)
- 35 Min Yoga Nidra Script (no cost)
- Research-Supported Hypnosis Scripts
- Independent Supplement Research Site
Note: A special episode devoted to shift workers and jetlag is coming out soon
As always, thank you for your interest in science!
Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac