The Science of Gratitude & How to Build a Gratitude Practice

[@scottc3165]

I can really relate to this. One time, about 30 years ago, while driving home from a long surf trip, I picked up a hitchhiker along a very remote stretch of road. He was very nice and respectful and I could tell he was in some kind of immediate need, though he never voiced anything to reveal it. When I reached my turn onto another very remote road to get to my home, I dropped him off along the highway. But before I left I went to my trunk and gave him the remaining contents of my ice chest and other food I could find. His eyes lit up wide and said with a tear in his eye "it's because of people like you that people like me are still around". So because of my small act of kindness, he gave to me such enormous gratitude that my act was nothing in comparison. It was genuine, like a stake in my heart. Such that it still affects me 30 years later.

[@briivdienaa]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story!

[@claudiafegari5116]

Absolutely love this, it warmed my heart reading this! :)

[@sfhee3332]

Pass it on, awesome!

[@SONONJA]

Great story

[@pippamuldoon5281]

Wonderful. Now I have a story with gratitude to think about.

[@bigalexg]

Driving home from a long day of work one evening I passed a somewhat shabby-looking abandoned car parked in the middle of a long bridge over the James River in Richmond. Sure enough, a few hundred feet from the end of the bridge I passed a guy walking along with a gas can. I was in a perfect position to help him because I had a can of gas in the back of my truck. WTH, let's save this guy a long walk to a gas station, which was probably a couple of miles down the road. I pulled over and asked if by any chance that was his car on the bridge, ha ha. I filled his can and refused payment. The look in his eyes was payment enough. He was so uplifted by the simple act of kindness. "Thank God, I KNEW there were still some good people in this world." he said. Ever since I have felt a bit more like a good person. This experience helped to reinforce this part of me. I want this to be a good world and if I act this way I am making it so, as much as I can and no matter what the world treated this guy kindly at least once. I never told anyone this story, until now, some 30 years later. The pay-off was the look on his face and the kind words he spoke.

[@alejandrotosi6045]

Anyone else thinks there should be a "Huberman App"? To facilitate the execution of all the protocols he's been teaching us since the beginning of the podcast. A gratefulness section, a "get sun light" reminder... you get the drill.

[@ckatt352]

I would buy that

[@jro1611]

Yes, definitely.

[@marieb8467]

Yesssss! Great idea, would buy it of course too

[@angelamarie9874]

Yes! And it should have succinct summaries as well as long explanations so we can start practicing as we learn.

[@shaunindia]

What an idea!!

[@jan-bean]

I came to a big realization this year that there is always a constant suffering that I can point to as the source for my unhappiness. If it’s not my immediate life circumstances, it’s the world events, if it’s not the world events, it’s past traumatic events. There’s always something I can hold onto as confirmation of the idea that life is hard. I realized if I continually waited for the perfect circumstances to be happy, I’d never be happy, and that instead I need to train my brain to begin to see the beauty around me more readily. Since, I’ve made it a continual habit through gratitude writing a couple times a week and a daily 20 minute loving-kindness meditation, which ends in a prayer of gratitude. My life has become so much more beautiful, not because anything has radically changed but because I feel a sense of beauty within and that colors all of my experiences.

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

Love reading this. Wish you all the best!

[@kutie216]

Thanks for sharing I may have to try this myself

[@bjr1090]

Andrew is single-handedly reversing people's negative bias towards Mondays with his podcast. Can't wait to watch this!

[@Alexandra.AI.]

Not single-handedly, though probably doing the most work. He'got a team, remember? They may be faceless to us but don't forget about them.

[@clarissamcdonald-vitale8711]

He's single handedly changed my life... from what Ive learned here, Ive gotten out of addiction and depression. Now, with just supplements (l-dopa, l-tyrosjne, 5htp) Im enjoying the happiest time of my life. Talk about gratitude, he has mine, more than anything. Saved my life. I will be forever grateful.

[@llstarlight]

lol

[@radezzientertainment501]

seriously hahaha

[@Respect2theFallen]

Was thinking similar about Mondays not single-handedly

[@GeorgeAmineAI]

There is NO image more powerful than a human being becoming aware of another who is suffering in silence and CHOOSING to help them wholeheartedly and unconditionally. It brings me to tears every time I think about this.

[@sazennonumber]

💖

[@tessap6774]

I felt a sadness about it too. Like, I'm longing for that type of love and security.

[@unjoined]

I want to take this opportunity to THANK you and your team for everything you've done for us. I'm gratefull for having access to this knowledge for free.

[@knaabfullable9696]

Thanks your sweet comment as well 😊

[@funtimes8296]

Coincidence? I think not.

[@Poetry4Peace]

I see what ur doing 😉

[@bradleylatham8184]

WORD !! Indeed. He's my hero.

[@janetmarmaro8269]

Very, very accurate.

[@lynwillmott3794]

I had written a book on opening one's heart but then after a heart bypass operation I developed serious panic attacks, this lasted until I listened to Gregg Braden's instructions on a gratitude exercise. Because it seemed so easy I decided to follow his instructions - deep breathing, hand on heart, and invoking deep feelings of gratitude. Almost immediately my life changed, within days I was feeling stronger (I am 83) my fears vanished, my sleep improved, but best of all I discovered an internal, deep well of overwhelming joy that makes me cry in wonder every time my mind touches it. I have no idea what this might be, but I'm grateful for the wonder of it!

[@lynwillmott3794]

as I feel grateful I am automatically giving thanks; the two feelings seem to meld. Offering gratitude seems to be another way of saying thank you.

[@ultracalicokittycat]

That's wonderful!! Am I the only one who felt like this speaker was saying that simple gratitude wasn't going to do any good? I'm so glad that gratitude changed your life for the better!! I'm planning on continuing a daily practice; I've attempted it over the years but never stuck to it. This time I'm very motivated! 😃👍

[@lynwillmott3794]

@@ultracalicokittycat Yes, do keep on expressing gratitude. In my case quite often my feelings of gratitude transfer into thanks and Huberman does talk a little about the brain responses to feeling thankful - of course, he is approaching it scientifically, whereas you are actually creating these miraculous effects, and that's wonderful!

[@ultracalicokittycat]

@@lynwillmott3794 Many Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

[@shaunpadgett6746]

❤

[@Leadeshipcoach]

Bro! I am a pastor and I am planning to teach on gratitude at our next service. I planned on teaching it from a theological, psychological and neuroscientific perspective and was looking for up to date scientific material on gratitude! I awoke this morning… and here you are! Thank you!!

[@queball685]

Praise the lawd!

[@Leadeshipcoach]

@@queball685 🤣👍

[@mrsbraintrainer3375]

Ask and it is given 🥰

[@Leadeshipcoach]

@@mrsbraintrainer3375 😊👍

[@RobertBMenke]

Something to be grateful for…

[@sunitasubedi9969]

I am grateful with the person who told me about Andrew Huberman. Andrew’s podcast is becoming part of life. This is my new science university! Andrew you are a jem for human being. I do not make any comment in youtube videos but I wanted show my gratitude to you for all the scientific knowledge you are sharing with us. Your are a real hero for this world, Universe!

[@Weberkooks]

He is truly a wonderful man. Who knows how many peoples lives could've been altered for the better if they had access to the kind of knowledge that Andrew brings to us? We are truly lucky to be living in the time of Andrew Huberman.

[@buildlifeprojects1263]

Farr out relax he's good but not a prophet

[@boyerindustries]

It never ceases to amaze me how much preparation and due diligence seems to be behind these 90 minute masterpieces. I truly feel guilted into figuring out how to financially support whatever this thing is. I don’t see it as a podcast, I see it as a masterclass (and I hate that word) because there are “online gurus” charging people for paid “masterclasses” who don’t deliver half the effort and value I get from Andrew. Tremendous example of excellence 👍🏼👍🏼

[@gitanodel69]

so true !

[@PsychologyofLiving]

So true! We’re so fortunate to have him sharing all his wisdom for free on KZbin! 🙏

[@ranidebashree]

So true.

[@poetictriangle1037]

Watch ads

[@hatchinghumor]

On the bar with the like, share, and subscribe, there is a button that says "thanks" with a "$" in a heart. You could show financial support through that.

[@spazzwad]

You, good sir, are a scholar and a gentleman! I am deeply grateful for you sharing this timely information!

[@rajibdeka2207]

We all should be grateful to Dr. Andrew who is providing all this information free. Thank you Sir🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jaydee8697]

I’ve been doing a simple gratitude practice with my son for the last few years, before bed and after prayers - we list 3 things we are thankful for. It’s pretty adorable to see it really blossoming his reality. Of course at 3 he mostly mentioned things or stuff we did, today at 7 he will sometimes pop out something so heart melting I forget every fear I had of my mothering skills, (like that he was as thankful he was brave enough to poop at school for the first time and not just be uncomfortable all day) shit (literally 🤣) that likely would have never come up in conversation or at least in terms of character development AND the power of noticing your own wins, for both of us.

[@kathleenstaples1341]

Go mom!

[@sarahthomson8183]

so sweet..💕

[@Mr1intension]

that's one of the great things about listing 3 things daily...they are often things that aren't likely to come out in "usual" conversation.

[@a_diamond]

Something that might work for people who aren't usually as verbal as to write with their kids. I do. The easiest version is we find a picture, and write or make something related to it.. then share.. it tends to get us talking.. and that is what matters.. it enables communication. You found another way to do that I think.. but a lot of parents and their kids seem to miss out on this.. so maybe the more forms we can give examples of, the more likely someone might find something that's right for them in their own situation ❤😊❤

[@tylerh7647]

Seriously can we nominate this guy for some kind of award??? This is some really high level service to humanity

[@tutupuff6359]

Totally agree!

[@pepefrogic3034]

Outreach

[@rostislavsnyta6429]

❤

[@graziella5949]

After learning about the whole gratitude thing, I just gotta say THANK YOU, DR. HUBERMAN! I've been dealing with anxiety since last year, and it got so bad that I became agoraphobic and had panic attacks daily, all because one doctor messed up my diagnosis big time and in turn traumatized me. But you know what? Listening to you every day has made me trust doctors again, showing me there are awesome brilliant people out there who really care about their work. So, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for helping people like me, and here's a virtual hug to give you a HUGE serotonin boost. ❤❤❤

[@chiaroscural]

I can’t believe there’s real data around gratitude practices. I love this podcast more than anything.

[@KJBtheMosFett]

Seriously. I started listening out of habit....then Huberman starts dropping data

[@kcopara1]

Yeah its been out for a while. You should look up Dr Joe Dispenza and see what his lab has demonstrated. Some of the stuff Huberman labels as myth is a bit of ignorance on his part. And when I say ignorance, I don't mean dumb or stupid like most people erroneously believe. I mean lack of knowledge (small yet significant). Moreover, I surprised he didn't point to mirror neurons as the reason that form of gratitude (listening to stories minutes 39-42ish) as the reason it works. Nor did he or have ever mentioned the 40,000 neurons (called neurites Armor et al 1991) located in the heart that affects (and somewhat controls) how the brain functions. These neurons also ties into how gratitude affects our body.

[@kieransoregaard-utt8]

@@kcopara1 Huberman only cites real science. He’s not a BS artist like Dispenza, who is a known quack. If you want science-based tools, go to Huberman. If you want conjecture-based nonsense, go to people like Dispenza.

[@rhahavyb]

@@kieransoregaard-utt8 I think Dispenza is just more spiritual and Huberman is just more science based personally I think people get the same value from both, it just depends on which person’s way of explaining things resonates with you more.

[@kieransoregaard-utt8]

@@rhahavyb False. One is based on evidence and one isn’t. One has been tested, the other hasn’t. Spiritual is guessing and leaving things to chance. Science is being intelligent.

[@MrTickingtime]

I was working at the mall, and my grandmother had passed. I kept wishing I was more kind to her and missed her cooking and couldn't be on time to her funeral/wake because of work. My family roasted me and I felt guilty about it. An old lady, whom bear a striking resemblance to my grandmother, came to my place of work, and I gave her best customer service experience. She was so thankful and showed gratitude by buying me a subway sandwiche and coffee. I said thanks and you didn't have to. She just smiled and I kept thinking about my maam I went into the back room and cried as I ate this sandwiche. It felt like closure and I felt good after letting out (not in front of any body).

[@joegreene7746]

That is truly beautiful man. Glad you could find closure through that, I’m sure your grandmother would’ve wanted that.

[@DJSilver88]

You may never know, for sure, but there are angels unaware. You overcome grief, and did your best. I appreciate you sharing your story❣️ May God be your Comforter.

[@Mantras-and-Mystics]

Those who pass are closer to us than we can ever imagine. Maybe it WAS your grandmother, coming to you in another form. ❤️

[@vulnerable-vee]

I'm so sorry your family had to guilt-trip you for something you didn't have much (if any) control over. As if the loss of your grandmother wasn't enough as it was, nor the mere fact that you couldn't even make it to her funeral! Nor just having to deal with your oWn inner turmoil of "I should haves" after losing someone you suddenly wish you'd had more time with. ...However, I commend you for recognizing a beautiful opportunity tO make your own closure - and especially in a way of 'giving' to another human. (ESpECiaLLy especially that other human being a senior. I'm an advocate for our elders, so it makes me cry with genuine joy and gratitude when I see or hear or read stories such as this!) Thank you for sharing it.💓

[@youhavetogotheretocomeback]

How to create a gratitude practice: 1. practice must be grounded in a narrative - don't have to recite the story every time, but necessary to know the story and what it relates to. 2. story can be you receiving the thanks when it's being given genuinely, or you observing someone else receiving/expressing thanks 3. establish the story for your practice, then write 3-4 bullet points that serve as reminders of that story. A cue for the story. 1. Write about the state of the person prior to receiving the gratitude, and after, and any other elements that offer emotional weight or tone to the story. 4. Read your bullet points as a cue for your nervous system and spend between 1 and 5 minutes feeling into that experience. 5. Frequency - 3 times per week, any time of day.

[@StankaKordic]

I wonder if visualizing the story is just as effective rather than reading it, or does it even matter?

[@allysonedwards4792]

Grateful you wrote this out for us so I don't have to it 🙏

[@kalash_nikov]

@@StankaKordic Method is irrelevant. The point is to make you feel one of those states (ie. activate neural circuits responsible for making us feel this way). So whatever works best in getting you to feel it.

[@StankaKordic]

@@kalash_nikov thank you

[@KenLongTortoise]

@@StankaKordic having a multi-media mind theater is best, from studies of visualizing on athletic performance

[@ravenspadegirl]

We should all write letters to other people telling them how grateful we are for them. Imagine how much joy it would bring to this world

[@Florica-d9d]

Yes!This is a great idea 😇✌️👍

[@dariazavatska2767]

Thought the same thing, gonna do that with my friends and mum ❤

[@myhappyvibe]

I "still" do this :) just received another letter from friends yesterday. it s a blessing :)

[@SoulStationery]

Wonderful idea!!

[@garciaerick898]

I've done it once for an old college professor of mine. He was floored and enthusiastic to hear that he had such a huge effect on my life. I got this all through and email and I still think about how much it meant to him and how he said these are the reasons he's still a teacher. Thank you for helping me find one of my gratitude stories.

[@tulipofnonsense2472]

Also, in times of extreme polarisation in our societies, in times of devide and conquer-politics, in times of decline and destruction, this noble Scientist and Gentleman makes a real effort to bring us together and to bring out the best in us all. Incredible work!

[@cjr2150]

P 0Please

[@alifye4145]

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[@umbertoistanbul4530]

in all of the world.

[@vickyrosinamkrause5285]

I've had a gratitude journey for a few years, but was curious to hear this podcast. I learned something as I always do listening to Andrew. I'm so grateful to Andrew for his generosity of spirit and knowledge given so freely. I remember two genuine compliments given to me. I came from a traumatic and chaotic background. Years later while takin my mother's ashes back to NZ and while visiting my aunty and uncle. My aunt Julie looks at me and says - 'you were the strength for your brothers and family'. That broke me and I cried. But I never forgot that. Again a few years later, after a difficult marriage, which I did my best for my sons. My sister-in-law at the time said to me one day 'You know you are the strong one in the relationship', even though my husband was 20 years older, highly intellectual. Both comments I remember, and I'm so grateful as over the years they've grounded and encouraged me. Psalm 107 is my gratitude story of my life. My Lord and Savior-Christ Jesus saw my despair and brokeness, and He smashed the chains of bondage at the Cross. Yes, I remember, and I'm grateful, thankful and it makes me feel blessed.

[@sweetsue4204]

As I listen to this I become more aware of the value of deliberate choice. About six years ago, after my husband passed, I started a personal experiment to deliberately reset my default to joy. It worked, and then some. 😄 Since then my entire life experience has evolved to be a glorious series of joyousness. I’ve relocated from the urban northeast to a lovely hamlet along the Gulf coast. New surroundings, new friends and loved ones, and a life filled with wonder and abundance. I’ve often wondered about the neurobiology of that deliberate choice. I could feel within that the mere fact that the choice was deliberate was making all the difference in the end results. Andrew, I’m grateful for your passion and dedication, and for the positive effects you’re having on so many lives. 🤗🤗🤗

[@sweetsue4204]

@@moomoocowsly it was truly deliberate. When I started the process it was during a time of grief, and I was still dealing with a fair amount of fear and anxiety one gets from losing a loving partner, but I was well on the way to emotional thriving, supported by a loving community. It began as an experiment born from a conversation with a friend who believed himself to be pessimistic, fascinated by my proclivity to go positive, despite still being a grieving widow, finding her place in the world. Could I set my default with deliberate intent to instinctively expect the best, when the human psyche is easier to get to fear and intimidation? I simply started a game of waking up in the morning, proclaiming with utter glee, “Hell yeah…I’m ready to play!” 😄 Then I’d jump out of bed and get on with the cosmic games. Lol! Rules were simple: commit to a minimum of 30 days, hang onto that feeling of glee as long as possible into the day, and laugh when something knocked you off that pony. 😄 In my case, it took about two weeks to get the consistent default, and I’ve been fine-tuning over the years since, while my life tumbles through wonder. I still wake up that energized, and I’m known far and wide for being joyfully fearless. It worked. 😄

[@muffinman472]

This is the sweetest comment. Thank you.

[@mht123]

Your comments are just lovely. You say it all so well and you inspire me!

[@believer2734]

You have inspired me! Yes live deliberately in gratitude!

[@athulyasurendran7639]

Wow this is such a sweet and beautiful comment..I am happy to hear this story 😀

[@howtoSue]

If I had a professor that looked like this, i would never miss a class! grateful

[@dianafoster4936]

I agree lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@marymerry6314]

You are quite literary saving my life. I am in a better mental state now than I have ever been in my life. Thank you so much for this

[@sazennonumber]

Both as Dr. Huberman and just Andrew, you should know by now that thousands of people feel genuine gratitude for what you do and what you try to do. Thank you. I think us humans are very moved by kindness, as kindness gives us hope. I think that hope is the ultimate motivation. And it gives us courage to go on. Now I know why I always cried watching shows like 'Move That Bus' (or whatever it was titled).

[@ES-ex5it]

I appreciate the fact that you don't shy away from highlighting Freud's brilliance despite the "cancel culture" that would rather dismiss all of his contributions to the world. What resonated with me about the Freud quote is that we have a natural propensity towards unhappiness and it is perfectly natural. And that moving towards happiness is psychologically and biologically bound to be a more significant endeavor. And that's OK Another very significant point is the powerful impact of *positive* story telling and how it affects our internal biology: In a world in which the majority of our information is controlled by algorithms that have proven that people are more likely to be engaged by selective exposure and confirmation bias; it is imperative for our well being that we make a determinate effort seek out the good and the positive. Thank you.

[@JerimiahGentry]

Yes! Our genes care about being spread, not about us "feeling happy" and we are responsible for the narratives we construct.

[@josephjacobs4799]

Freud's dangerously incorrect assumptions about the mind and human condition outweigh whatever credit you could possibly give him. I found Andrew's lack of qualification about Freud's errors and the harm done by those errors, quite staggering. Andrew is too competent and on point about neuroscience, not to comprehend this, just seemed odd and off (Andrew is ofcourse usually brilliant on point on matters). Also, If anything, people who tend to champion 'cancel culture' would more likely endorse Freudian fallacies, they like pushing similarly circular implicit bias theories, for example.

[@hebejeebee]

Not sure why you're using 'cancel culture' as the descriptor for dropping outdated theories.

[@aliabbaswadia3974]

I see

[@catherinelair8206]

“We can exchange gratitude.” That’s beautiful.

[@raequalls218]

40 thumbs down??? Who would dislike this???? I heard this message at a very critical time in my life, I'm grateful for the information he is sharing.

[@Swerve-Online]

I would think the people who are benefiting from writing down what they are grateful for and so on wouldn't like some of the pod.

[@soundwavewellness]

Searching my brain for what might consitute my gratitude practice story and then I scrolled through the comments. It's heart warming to witness the gratitude of all here. Thank-you for your inquiring minds and willingness to learn, grow and be vulnerable. Dr. Huberman, you have offered us all so much, I remain in deep gratitude for your service to humanity.

[@_negentropy_]

This has been most elucidative, but not totally surprising. Story is powerful. If anyone is wondering where to find gratitude narratives, have a scroll through any one of Andrew’s podcast’s comments. It’s pretty much guaranteed you’ll experience a legitimate 1-5 minute gratitude practice. You are all truly wonderful humans out there.

[@briseboy]

the incessant desire of children to have meaningful stories repeated is surely due to the stimulation of pleasurable social interaction - entrainment, if you will. The vagal stimulation along that afferent AND efferent nerve's travels, affects not only abdominal organs and functions, but heart breathing and brain stimulation. I may or may not write a comment on the entrainment phenomenon that Doc Huberman refers to. His not using the word, the common description for more than 60 years of research , suggests that he has a lot to discover in research related to the phenomenon, in its social health-giving and communication aspects.

[@edwigcarol4888]

Animals being saved, in particular baby-animals would do as well... Y-T

[@pinnihriver8355]

That os EXCELLENT advice. Thanks.

[@flodannah9326]

I have a lot of genuine gratitude for Andrew Hubermann and the work he does and shares on here. Helping others to help themselves x Thank you so much ☺️

[@marktapley7571]

He’s helping himself big time with the AG1 scam.

[@litepaint]

I couldn't stop myself from commenting on Andrew's unconscious grin which kept creeping in all through out this episode. Clearly, just thinking about gratitude - let alone discussing how to maximize its affects - is having its way with him right before our very eyes! And, just like smiles, gratitude is contagious. Dr. Andrew Huberman, you're such an inspiration! Thank you!

[@kathleenstaples1341]

Thank you Dr. Huberman for cold showers, for fasting, for caring about regular folks who need practical information that isn’t hyped up commercialism. Dr. Huberman is helping this gal embrace a better life! We only get one trail walk and intelligent guides are key! Pro social replacing Prozac ! God bless your good work!

[@1saracen]

So right Kathleen, wonderful to have a superb teacher on line with a track record of proven excellence.

[@helenachase78]

I have a strong storey about a love interest who I felt hurt me. I always refused to speak to men after things went bad. This friend explained to me all the reasons he wanted to remain friends with me. It was so heartfelt and sincere that I said yes, I would try. He is now my dearest friend and the power of remembering this experience always comes to mind when I feel low or rejected. It's helped guide me in life and changed how I navigate my intimate relationships

[@Oberon44]

Dear Andrew Huberman, I am genuinely grateful for you and the work you do. I’ve learned so many things from you that have changed my life in positive ways. Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful life.

[@marthahorton5350]

When my kids tell me stories of them helping others and how thankful the kids they helped were, it makes me incredibly happy and grateful, much more than when someone expresses gratitude to me. I also feel a lot of joy when I see little kids helping each other out. I used to have a patient who went from being considered terminal by doctors but who, with a lot of therapy and nursing care became my healthiest patient. Partly due to her med/surgical PTSD she was hypervigilant and she became a little helper until she was discharged home. She was always making sure the other kids in the home were safe and was the first to run to us when she thought something was wrong with one of them. Whenever I am down or unmotivated, I think of her and what a lover and fighter she was at only 5 years of age and how grateful we all were to have been part of her story of recovery. She just loved life like no one I have ever known!

[@josephkeleher5950]

Dear Martha, I saw a great spot video captured this month of Trick or Treaters noticing an empty plastic pumpkin container on a porch and then all taking some of their bounty and putting it in the container so other children to come would not miss out! Brings a tear of gratitude to this old guy!

[@marthahorton5350]

@@josephkeleher5950 aww, see I love that! There is no agenda behind little kids helping each other out! Thanks for sharing!

[@_negentropy_]

Oh my heart…what a sweet pea! I wonder if there’s such a thing as tenacity contagion. She could teach us everything.

[@john2914]

Ok. You are done now.

[@Soliaipix]

I chant every morning and evening, mainly the morning is based on determination to meet whatever goals I have for the day, evening, gratitude for being able to meet those goals. Growing up, I sang gratitude in my prayers and sang gratitude before every meal. I think some cultures have gratitude ingrained in their daily lives. Appreciate you’re exposing the value of gratitude to the podcast world. Sorely needed.

[@tulipofnonsense2472]

Just when I decided there's no hope in life no more, the Andrew's podcast popped-up on my screen in all its glory. Thank you so much, Professor!

[@muthoniwanyeki8757]

That's a sign that you are the hope in this life. You got this, keep on...

[@WaifuGate]

I've started incorporating 45 minutes of nonfiction content in my mornings to improve my well being. 90% of that's been Huberman podcasts and resources he's revealed for improving the mind and body. Grateful for the content, and looking forward to more mornings full of it alongside coffee!

[@Thegigi1990ify]

I’ve been practicing wrong. I’m never been one to accept other’s gratitude comfortably, or even expect it. Now that you’ve mentioned it, I can think of times when people would thank me for something I said or did previously when I hadn’t even given it a second thought. Those unexpected surprises warm the heart. I’m grateful for your podcast.

[@hebejeebee]

Yea, I have a similarly uncomfortable feeling around the idea receiving thanks. I tend to give my support unconditionally and any thanks passed in my direction actually feels unnecessary as I'm doing it to help guide or direct rather than receive thanks. I feel more gratified if someone tells me that what I offered or suggested actually made a difference to them . That way I can feel I have been part of a positive change that has impacted someone's life in a tangible way. Thank you by itself feels kinda hollow sometimes...

[@princeswitch3116]

I feel the same about gratitude from others. I would give food or money to the homeless but try to get away as soon as possible because their gratitude(genuine as it was) would make me feel uncomfortable. I realize now literally as I'm typing this that the discomfort I feel is due to a sort of forced humility on my part. I realize now that it's been detrimental to me because I can't correctly recollect any form of genuine gratitude that I've received without immediately remembering my discomfort.

[@gaylenebiggs6139]

Thinking back on my stories of ppl thanking me, I recognize I too shy away from too much thanks but then came to remembering the most painful period of my life going through infertility. It became my mission to make ppl aware of how awful they were to struggling couples trying to get pregnant and how they could actually be helpful. I gave a talk at a lux spa sharing how they could better understand their clients going through IVF. There was a lady there who thought it was ridiculous and forgot it shortly thereafter until she arrived at a place in her life where a fertility office refused to take her case and she remembered me and called. My phone used to randomly ring from women experiencing the same heartbreak and I’d drop everything to listen and help, so when the spa lady called I listened and set her up with my fertility drs and their program counselor. (I’m not a therapist) By that time I had 2 toddlers and not a lot of free time, so those kind of calls were less frequent. But some time later, I’m guessing abt 10 months, I received a text with no words, just a picture of newborn twins, a girl and a boy and I was confused at first, I didn’t know anyone pregnant with twins and remembered spa lady, I was incredibly moved she shared her babies w/me! It reminded me of our talk when she told me how irritated she was by me but realized I was there for her. Makes me cry happy tears whenever I think about it. Looks like I found a narrative to work with after all. Thanks AH!

[@lazy1peasant]

This explains why I've found the sharing aspect of 12 step meetings so useful. Individuals just reflecting on their experiences (without crosstalk), the hell they've been through, the things they tried, and the gratitude that things changed.

[@clozettebazile9630]

Thank you for the episode. As Christians being grateful is what we do. That is the first words that we say when we wake up in the mornings: Thank you Lord for this beautiful day!

[@billythebake]

Spiritual teachings throughout the ages have taught the power of gratitude Now, science shows on a physical level some of how it works

[@otgonjargalnyamjav3871]

Thank you for your existence Dr. Huberman! I am so grateful for your work and your team who made these knowlegde available to us!

[@DB01-l4f]

I am grateful to witness the creativity of Andrew’s wardrobe every week.

[@hubermanlab]

I try.

[@memastarful]

Ha ha ha 😂🤣

[@CorpusKristieTN]

🤣🤣🤣 I guess anything else would be a distraction.. 😉😉😘😘

[@Dina379]

Andrew ,you are absolutely gifted scientist who could make science easy to understand for general public, which is normally not an easy task to do! I am so grateful for all you do and thank you from the bottom of my heart😊

[@DePistolero]

I've found that the feeling that really hits home and makes me exhale deeply as if something insanely important has just been resolved in a positive outcome for me, is when I put myself into the mental state of not needing, or wanting anything else from life ever again, I am all good and set with all that I am or have right now, and I am truly ready to die if must be with no regrets or desires whatsoever.... This , like nothing else, has given me the sense of fullness and gratitude and joy.... So thank you!!!

[@mfundodlamini8544]

wow thank YOU and ANDREW

[@mmlv44633]

As someone who is an ‘aspiring’ stoic this explains why it is indeed difficult to subscribe to the idea of a ‘amor fati’, that is love fate, and be grateful for all that happens to me, the good the bad and the ugly because it has made me who I am. It’s hard to love the bad things that happen to us even if there is a lesson in them. I try, but some things are still bitter pills to swallow. The trick is to not dwell on the bad things and be grateful for all we have. And that I do. We absolutely can’t lie to ourselves. Grateful for the knowledge shared on this channel that’s for sure. 🙏

[@lydebymd5409]

I do not believe we must love the"bad things" but what is important is our we respond and perceive "bad things". Being a person who focuses on the good and expects good or a lesson to be learned when something negative or "bad" happens in our lives. Negative things happen to us all as we experience the gift of life. So, as you suggested, focusing on the good and on life as a valuable individual gift is Essential daily.

[@mlandry491]

This seems like an explanation of the human fascination with the retelling of the heros journey. The idea that intelligent beings can hear the same thing over and over and not get dismissive and/ or bored is strange at best. But this... this could be why we do it... it can actually makes us better. healthier. Incredible...

[@gertanckaert3023]

every day, wake up and am grateful, i am still here, breathing, able to stand on two feet...and so on , till the night; i am so grateful for a warm comfortable bed, with a roof over my head and all is well in my world. 🙏thank you God

[@marshawoods4983]

And we thankful for everybody he brings into your life good or bad not just thankful I meant grateful also

[@fergusbarrett3904]

Thank you Andrew. I loved this detailed explanation on such an important practice. From my own practice, I practice giving gratitude numerous times throughout my day. This could be for anything . From the weather to my health, food, coffee, etc. But the context I put my gratitude in , is, I give gratitude (the act) what for I have in that moment. Now, I know that the receiving gratitude is so important. But again, the context is, that from an external force, a person , God, universe etc, I am receiving gratitude back..... for my thanks/gratitude( the original act of gratitude), which comes back to me in the form of good health, a cup of coffee etc (whatever it was that I was grateful for in the first place). But as part of this context, I know that it is given to me with the right intention and genuine gratefulness. Thanks again. Fergus

[@talmage_ur]

For several years now, I am able to choose the emotion I wish to feel without a narrative - living in the present moment "It's always now dog gone it ;)" GRATITUDE is the emotion I choose every morning before stepping out bed - from that emotion at core - it branches out to LOVE, JOY, APPRECIATION and so forth. I was tickled pink when I notice your video here. SPOT ON. Thank you for what you do.

[@danielsmind7072]

everytime I watch Schindlers list, the end always gives me tears, I just really embody the gratitude, and what it can feel to be responsible of the survival of 1200 people during a horrible time of history. This podcast reinforced me that while i do want to be a hedonist too, I really want to put a lot of focus on helping people and making the world a better place. I mean thats what Andrew does, with sharing his knowledge

[@funtimes8296]

And the more you help others the more gratitude you'll receive

[@briseboy]

Hedonia is so absolutely necessary for life, that active sensing and pursuit of true hedonic experiences are your best bet for health, longevity, and giving pleasure to others - as Huberman pointed out, it may be that not enough receiving of gratitude occurs. Hedonia may be described as inducing the persistence- pursuit neuromodulators - dopamine,, etc. but the mysterious pro-sociality of honesty to which he also referred obliquely, i the sole "clean" hedonia - others, narcissistic and psychopathic, as are seen so often now in US sociopolitical rudeness, are aberrations so severe that they also induce violence and the problematic autoimmune , stress-inflammatory effects that will reduce your health well-being feelings,, and relationship[s] with all other life and lives. In Polynesian language, we find that the single word for love, in any of its forms, for compassion, pity, and relationship with living and attitude for all life is Aloha. While qualifying adjectives are used by Polynesians to identify how and whether multiple receivers are the targets of aloha, the word nonetheless is accurate in that the deep empathic care it means, is a powerful cognition. The English word , neither being well-taught, nor used as subject of social importance and discussion, falls vastly short in usage, and therefore meaning. Many of us have been recipients of claimed love, which is found to be soon or later, deceptive, withdrawable. This is the tragic misuse and deception the Doc Huberman cautions against and research has shown to be ineffective. Don't lie, is the caution, about THIS.

[@Spreadlove5683]

Does Schindler's list feature real life, non actors at the end, or actors?

[@pixieheart9303]

@@Spreadlove5683 The story is fictional. It is not based on a true story

[@psychology4introverts]

Thank you so much Mr Hubermann. I'm a student of Psychology (in Germany) and I learn more from you than from any of my lecturers.

[@Tobias.d]

Absolutely love that every episode has its chapters time stamped! Perfect for jumping back into the podcast

[@caromoran]

This is one of the best videos explaining the power of gratitude. I have a unique routine each day, whether it's in the morning, night, or during moments of stress. I often reflect by asking myself: - What is my favorite moment of the day? - What did I learn today? - What is the best thing that happened to me today? I contemplate on various aspects of my life, appreciating moments with my kids, husband, friends, or recalling a meaningful encounters, friends or family.

[@kaliksiu]

This comes as a pleasant surprise as to realise what I have been doing for gratitude practice has been ineffectice! Upon listening to your podcast, I relate to some of my experiences watching documentaries that moved me emotionally. They do a great job of uplifting moods, changing perspectives and behavior. Whereas I have constantly struggled to find a deep sense of change while or after doing the traditional gratitude practices. Thank you Dr Andrew Huberman. Your sharing is benefiting me and a whole lot of others around the world.

[@margostretch1917]

I've listened to this twice. It occurred to me that when we list things we're grateful for (which I've done a lot of), the focus is primarily on what others do for 'me' ~ I'm more on the receiving end. This practise hasn't been without positive effect, especially at certain times. However, with Andrew's perspective and practise described so well, the focus is on the loop between me having given of myself / helping others in a way that would occasionally elicit gratefulness for my actions (not TO receive thanks necessarily), and discovering through their expressing gratefulness to me, that my action really made a difference to another's well-being. It's so interpersonal of a loop, and it deepens our awareness of our worth amongst our fellow humans, which ultimately generates a sense of belonging and of purpose. It's more than 'me' simply receiving, and noting it on paper. It's me giving as a participant in loving others, and then at times receiving genuinely felt and expressed gratitude that reinforces the value of my serving, helping, encouraging others. It seems all the richer the way Andrew presents it here. Very grateful for this!

[@ministerbrandy7773]

Practising gratitude every monday. Thank you Dr. Huberman!

[@danielamestanek7899]

The most effective gratitude practice is the one you actually practice. Regularly. Gratitude lists did miracles for me over the years. Gratitude online groups,too. Just miraculous.

[@francescapeters7005]

I’ve been practicing gratitude since my brain tumour (in my prefrontal cortex) diagnosis and subsequent surgery 2 years ago, and I’ve noticed that my mind automatically jumps to gratitude for moments in my life that could now equally be perceived as sad due to my situation. I have been seeking out life affirming stories since my diagnosis and have also been on the receiving end of lots of love and gratitude for how positive and inspiring I’ve apparently been. You’ve now provided me with the answer as to why my mind jumps to gratitude over sadness so I’m very grateful for this and the rest of your amazing teachings 🙏😊💫

[@guriyakalra1471]

Hi Francesca, kudos to u for training ur mind to have gratitude in such adverse situations and being a positive examples for others. Could u pls share the source for affirming stories🙏

[@francescapeters7005]

@@guriyakalra1471 thank you so much 😊 Yes one source of life affirming stories is ‘Anthony Chene production’ here on KZbin. He interviews people who have experienced NDE’s (Near death experiences) which is something I’ve become fascinated with since my seizures. It may not be to everyone’s taste as there is very little science to back these people’s experiences up but for someone with a biology degree I think it’s important to keep an open mind 💫

[@guriyakalra1471]

@@francescapeters7005 thx a lot for ur reply🙏 I will try that

[@rabiamahmood]

The most eye opening and best episode so far. My gratitude to Dr Huberman for helping us be more comfortable and successful beings in our skin. No better gift than that. Deepest gratitude.

[@shirintobie-paul3501]

Thank you Dr. Huberman, team, sponsors and supporters ☀️ The science of gratitude / the energy of gratitude! I love it! EPISODE 48 - 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS ( IT’S ONLY CRAZY UNTIL IT HAPPENS)

[@niklasdenser9239]

@Mr Huberman - I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the beautiful work that you have done so far. Please keep up the great spirit - it’s so inspiring to see how you’re positively affecting the lives of millions of people by supporting them to make more sense of their being and live more meaningful lives. Thank you!

[@awesomehugsbeautywellness]

OMG I'm going to have to relisten to this over and over again. Need time to digest it all. So much usefull information as usual. Thank you Dr Huberman. Your gift such keeps giving. I can't tell you how much you have improved my life already. I have been on this quest to be a better human for a while and your work had totally enrinched my journey. Thank you thank you thank you. It is so exciting, how we are wonderfully made. Sending you much love and healing. x

[@shirleykilbride4555]

Observing how youre genuine aconcern for you're fellow humans and you're non judgemental and passion on wanting to give you're time knowledge and and expertise to help humanity to heal is awe inspiring in itself..and I can feel the impact on my own physiology whilst listening to u ..u are a gift to humanity andrew and thank u I am so grateful for u and u have helped in my healing journey just by listen8ng to you're podcasts ❤

[@MiriamIllions]

This podcast is such a gift to humanity. Thank you!!

[@zanyarzohourian9398]

some people are born to spread positivity and goodness, and some others on the contrary... Dr. Huberman, is one of those who sheds light on this world... thank you for your positive energy, thank you for the knowledge you share ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KrwiomoczBogurodzicy]

I feel grateful for this episode.

[@super-eth8478]

This comment will blow up !!

[@mores_hitt]

this is precisely what he say it doesn't work as well we think it does

[@bobbobson4030]

@@mores_hitt I think it's more the fact that you can't fake genuine gratefulness. This seems to be genuine.

[@MB-up3mh]

@@mores_hitt depends for who, others reading this comment experience someone else receiving gratitude which is exactly what works

[@ubertrashcat]

Respekt za username, wariacie

[@bigalexg]

I'd like to express my gratitude to Dr. H! He must put an enormous effort into these podcasts - the research, the planning and the careful crafting of his presentation - it's awesome, and it's clear that his intent IS to make this world a better place by bringing us the cutting-edge science of how to be heathy, happy, and productive humans - you can simply FEEL that intent. I not only gain so much from the knowledge but listening uplifts my mood and orients me to actually DO all the things he suggests. Somehow, he includes that magic element that not only informs but motivates and inspires! ~ Thanks Andrew and keep it up. I listen to everything you and your team put out and I am taking action on it all!

[@barbaravaughn4746]

Perfect timing with this episode. I jumped around and listened to several of your episodes when I first started listening and I was hooked. I then went back and started from the the beginning to get to the full picture. Even though I'm just finishing up Episode 13, I had to jump ahead and start listening to this one when it popped up as the new episode. You are truly helping me change my outlook on many things related to my well being and general perspective. Understanding the mechanics behind the actions makes such a difference for me. Thanks for all you and your team do, whether it's a here at the podcast or in your lab. I'm very grateful for your generosity.

[@Mantras-and-Mystics]

It's odd but I don't feel anything when someone expresses gratitude to me. But I experience a complete change of heart, mind and body sensation when feeling grateful for all God has given me. 💚

[@MiriamIllions]

This explains why I love to read all of the grateful comments on this podcast! Thanks everyone!

[@crawlbun9053]

Your videos always seem to enter my life when I need them the most. You’ve saved my life Dr. Huberman. More than once. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@foreigndaruma9825]

Man, this whole gratitude narrative thing would be so much easier if I were a charismatic neuroscientist who on a daily basis helped thousands of people with his profound and accessible podcast, free of charge to the consumer. Jokes aside, I am deeply grateful for what you do, both in the lab and in front of the mic. The purity of it, avoiding sensationalism whilst still conveying information in a digestible and engaging manner, makes what you're creating something truly special.

[@user-dungsil]

Reading what others are thankful for under this episode, I guess I could come back here regularly for my gratitude exercise (to see people thanking other people). Thank you everyone in commenting section! You all made my day! I love this podcast and adore Dr Huberman!❤

[@jolenecarley3154]

I really do feel that you are a bridge between science and spirituality! Science and spirituality coming together. Thank you thank you!!

[@shirleykilbride4555]

Mother Theresa also springs to mind ..an example of perfection comes to my mind gave her life to help the poor on India some may remember . A Saint indeed ...

[@stairway11]

Doctor Huberman is so good. I love how he explains things with loads of researched based examples 💯💫

[@reneedevereaux8537]

I had no idea that I've had the perfect tools all along......the innumerable thank you cards, books and tokens from grateful clients over 40+ years in private practice and, perhaps, the motivation for staying in practice all these years! I, so, appreiciate your brilliant assessment and perspective of a true "gratitude practice!" Thank you!

[@Swerve-Online]

Sounds like I just have to go to church. I'll hear a story of someone helping someone, I'll be given times to meditate and spread thoughts of peace and joy. I haven't been in years, but maybe it should be part of my gratitude practice.

[@athulyasurendran7639]

I have been trying to include gratitude as daily practice in my life for a few weeks now..not just for physiological effects but to also raise my vibration to that of gratitude for the things that I actually do have.I have to say this is probably the most detailed video on this topic.I am really thankful for the work you and your team are putting out in this world.It is helping so many souls.Gratitude and love ❤️

[@Pauliey365]

I try to practice gratitude and mindfulness everyday. It's saved me. Thanks Andrew for getting the word out there!

[@kristinohlson5625]

This is so great, Andrew. Thank you! How great it would be if someone took your podcast and used these ideas to create a podcast of short stories on gratitude-- on people giving and people responding with gratitude. It also occurs to me that your podcast might stir more of us to do good things for others and appreciate their gratitude, if they are kind enough to offer it.

[@RamonaMcKean]

Great comment! Thank you, m'dear. 🙂

[@bitunmush7538]

Thinking of this too

[@meganmichaelgilardi5986]

I just emailed a fellow writing friend of mine just now! Let’s get to storytelling “how you were helped.”

[@FeliciaGomezBoothe]

How about collecting family stories of gratitude?

[@Shrimping]

Great subject and close to home. I fell down the stairs October 21 this year and smashed my elbow and hand. I have remained positive through out and was grateful to be alive. I have a plate and 9 screws in my elbow and within 2 weeks post surgery I was pain free. I credit this to my positive attitude and Palmer cooling (thanks again Andrew😀)

[@troelsthgersen178]

Anyone who can give me an example of what a grattitiude narrative might sound like?

[@cssb96]

I believe this method of the practice of gratitude explains well why the program of alcoholics anonymous works. Over a period of time, by sharing individual stories and a common story and sharing expressions of gratitude to the group to other individuals and receiving expressions of gratitude from those that we have helped that we are in fact completing this checklist for receiving the neurobiologic benefit of gratitude practice. Also everything given in this program is given freely and without expectation of anything in return. And indeed a profound change in thinking and experiencing the world does take place for those who practice the program.

[@lauraholloway3368]

Belly laughing as I get dressed to advice on best times to do the Gratitude Practice, "... first thing when you you wake up in the morning, or last thing before you go to bed, or any time in the day." Cut to next scene. Thank you, thank you, Andrew! I so genuinely appreciate You!

[@sweetsue4204]

Same response. 😄

[@SONONJA]

Haha this made me laugh too!!!

[@juanitatom1039]

Thank you so much Dr Huberman for bringing evidenced based information that would not otherwise be easily accessible the masses in an easily digestible way. I for one am very grateful for the value this information adds to my life.

[@EmmaAhmed88]

The highlight of our Mother&Daughter Monday, Thanks Andrew for impacting generations 👍 Emma and Ammarah, London, Uk 🇬🇧

[@KJC.91]

I liked the quick line about asking the test mice questions & getting minimal responses; very good Doc.

[@5tw3b45tcf]

27:55 brain/mindset can turn one experience into positive or negative health effect 28:35 45:50~48:40 48:40~49:58 "Think into when somebody was thankful for what you did, and think about how you felt about receiving that gratitude and/or imagining or thinking about deeply the emotional experiecnce of somebody else receiving help. Now, what narrative you select is going to be very dependent on you and your taste. It's going to be very dependent on what resonates with you. ... Just what happens to move you. ... The way that one could do this is to find a story that's particularly meaningful for you. And then to just take some short notes, bullet point notes about maybe list out for instance what the struggle was, what the help was, and something about how that impacts you emotionally. This is something just for you. You don't have to share it with anybody." 59:55 1:03:47 1:08:00 1:08:26 Amygdala 1:20:00

[@lisadelraye]

Thank you. 🥰

[@aylincemali]

The majority of the topics are not unfamiliar to me. It's valuable that the knowledge of ancient texts and great masters is scientifically documented here. I am grateful that I found this channel. I will add it today on my gratitude list. Thanks to Mr. Huberman and his guest’s!

[@ayshaatman8857]

I've noticed that the podcast lab number is in sync with the week number of the year 47. I'm grateful for everything, every time. Thanks!

[@Kristythagr8]

He started it in January 😊

[@ruthchase3482]

Thank you SO much for all you do. I'm one of those hippies protesting Vietnam, living in an ashram and eating vegetarian and later, a raw diet. I've lived in an intentional community for about 45 years. It's such a gift to have the science that's been running my instinctual, flamboyant life! KEEP GOING!

[@willmeinhardt4940]

Thank you Dr. Huberman. Your podcast is incredible and life changing for so many.

[@beatrizvignoli4053]

So, do good deeds, with sincere kindness, for the benefit of grateful people and have at least one moment of close enough proximity to and interaction with them so they can express your gratitude to you. I guess it's the best practice, because it's healthy both for the doer and for society as well. One more time, modern science backs rationally what many different religions have been teaching as a virtue for centuries. Thank you, Dr. Huberman!

[@jjuniper274]

In the 90s I'd watch open University, that's what I'd always hoped the internet would bring. I'm so glad these podcasts exist! Thank you!

[@wigicox5943]

Your kindness and humility !!!!!! ......Dr Huberman you and your team are gifts... and gifted..... Blessings from Africa