Dr. Charan Ranganath: How to Improve Memory & Focus Using Science Protocols

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[@Therealmathilda]

Any chance we could get the name and contact info for his ADHD coach? Or maybe a list of coaches you could recommend? I need a good coach for ADHD.

[@monicalimbo5717]

Oh my!!!! Been waiting for this!! Thank you!!!

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[@ShambhuYadavPhD]

I’m also a neuroscientist at Harvard. Sir, you are such a great explainer. I hope one day I will be like you. I also create content on neuroscience and its applications in our daily lives. Thank you so much for the great content 🙏. But you’re a great motivator and educator. I got inspired by you. ❤❤❤

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[@Xander-zh9xc]

Sir are you from Bihar?

[@JC-lg4fz]

Astounding that Dr Charan Ranganath is such an accomplished person (world renowned scientist and expert in memory, has a rock band, written a book etc while being a family man) whilst struggling with ADHD. There’s no excuse that we can give. Period.

[@quazzydiscman]

I mean, not everyone with ADHD experiences the same struggles. There's an array of symptoms, some of which are more hindering for some people than others. But yes, he's an inspiration.

[@lizbeth4571]

Dr. Ranganath said people found him loud and you stood up for him. My heart, how touching!

[@Dikhu-u3o]

Kni

[@Rof-89]

he has a problem, i couldn't keep watching him moving his hands and head everywhere without minimizing the screen. and i don't believe Andrew will do anything for him, it's just like a compliment. and it was over! and i feel so compassionate for his students, but he mentioned they are sleeping most of his lectures.

[@lizbeth4571]

@@Rof-89 hey there I was just admiring their interaction. I don’t know understand why you mention Dr. Ranganath having a problem. If anything he’s just a little quirky, I think we all are.

[@sristisharma1197]

​@@Rof-89 wow rude? People these days are brutally judgmental to honest personalities and then wonder why everyone is fake. If anything he seems like a joyous and interesting person.

[@SVJ1902]

Dr. Huberman I have been watching and listening to your podcasts since 2021 and calling myself a fan is an understatement in all honesty. Your podcasts with this phenomenal blend of science and core human values and emotions has been a game changer. There are a very few people in life who I call my hero and you are certainly one of them. Immense regards, respect, power and love to you and for the hard work you put in for us.

[@priyakrishna1981]

Professor Huberman thank you for this podcast with Dr Charan Ranganath, watching him explain the concept is extremely rewarding after I recently read is Great book ' Why We Remember ' . Thank you For doing this Love from India.

[@adorablette9783]

That part about curiosity will really help me move forward in life. I’ve been struggling with depression for several years, and most recently it’s been numbing. Nevertheless, I know that curiosity had shaken me from the worst moments, and I absolutely felt an increase of energy and willpower to try. As always, I’m so grateful to support you and your empathy for the world, thank you

[@ArthurSmoot]

Huberman Lab is my favorite podcast by far. Kinda makes me wish my commute was a bit longer :-) Along with the wonderful information in this episode, I especially enjoyed the sheer joy and glee in the dialog between Dr Ranganath and Dr. Huberman.

[@HarpaAI]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00:00 *🎙️ Introduction to Memory's Importance* - Memory is fundamental to our lives, influencing daily functions and long-term goals. - The role of memory in understanding our identity and context over time. 00:02:18 *📋 Science-Backed Tools for Memory* - Introduction of sponsors and their products that support health and cognitive function. - David protein bars: high protein, low calories, convenient for healthy snacking. 00:06:49 *🧠 Memory and Present Cognition* - Discussion on how much cognition is influenced by memories rather than being purely present-focused. - Memory is key for understanding the present and predicting future events. 00:11:41 *🌊 Memory Retrieval and Disorientation* - Exploration of episodes of disorientation upon waking and the cognitive processes involved. - Episodic memory aids in recognizing surroundings and understanding context. 00:13:46 *🌱 The Stability of Self in Memory* - Inquiry into how even those with severe memory deficits maintain a sense of self. - Individuals with amnesia retain self-knowledge but may feel disconnected from their current selves. 00:18:52 *🔍 Curiosity’s Role in Memory Enhancement* - Research on the interplay between curiosity and memory retention. - Importance of curiosity in enhancing memory through active engagement with information. 20:44 *🧠 Brain activity and curiosity* - Brain activity reveals that curiosity boosts dopamine release, enhancing memory. - Experiments show increased activity in reward circuits of the brain correlated with curiosity levels. 24:03 *🔍 The role of curiosity in learning* - Curiosity acts as a catalyst for dopamine release, promoting a favorable environment for memory storage. - Increased curiosity fosters a drive for knowledge acquisition, energizing the brain's plasticity. 27:20 *💡 Dopamine and cognitive movement* - Dopamine influences not only rewards but also cognitive progress and exploration. - Dopamine energizes behaviors related to seeking information and rewards, bridging physical and cognitive movements. 31:30 *🔄 Learning, memory, and dopamine mechanisms* - Dopamine plays an integral role in the learning process by facilitating connections between cues and experiences. - The process of associating stimuli (like sounds) with rewards relies on dopamine responses. 35:42 *🧘 Non-sleep deep rest and dopamine* - Practices like NSDR enhance dopamine levels, contributing to restorative mental health. - Engaging in self-directed relaxation leads to significant increases in dopamine, indicating its role in recovery and mental vigor. 39:16 *🔍 Cultivating curiosity* - Curiosity is tied to cognitive appraisal processes, influencing how we respond to new information. - Being curious involves recognizing and exploring the interesting aspects of everyday experiences. 42:15 *🧠 The Role of the Hippocampus and Prefrontal Cortex in Memory* - The hippocampus forms context-specific episodic memories, while the prefrontal cortex manages cognitive control and attention. - The hippocampus differentiates between distinct memories based on context (time and place). 47:00 *🃏 Understanding Cognitive Control and Contextual Learning* - Cognitive control enables individuals to adapt to new rules and contexts, crucial for memory and decision-making. - Patients with prefrontal cortex damage often struggle to shift strategies despite knowing when they’re incorrect. 52:00 *🌐 The Impact of Aging and Information Overload on Memory* - Aging affects the brain's ability to filter relevant information, leading to poor memory performance under distraction. - Older adults tend to excel at ignoring irrelevant information but struggle with maintaining focus on essential tasks. 56:00 *🔍 Lifestyle Factors Influencing Memory and Cognitive Health* - Healthy lifestyle choices significantly enhance memory performance and cognitive function over time. - Key factors include physical exercise, social engagement, sufficient sleep, and a low-inflammatory diet. 01:03:50 *🥗 Healthy Diets and Cognitive Function* - Emphasizing a healthy, minimally processed diet can significantly enhance cognitive performance. - The Mediterranean diet, rich in oil, fruits, vegetables, and fish, supports cognitive health. 01:08:00 *🚬 Substances and Psychosis Risks* - The effects of substances such as nicotine and THC on cognitive function and psychosis risk vary greatly among individuals. - Substantial risks associated with high THC consumption in genetically predisposed individuals to psychosis. 01:10:30 *🏃‍♂️ Exercise and Brain Health* - Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining brain function and promoting cognitive health. - Cardiovascular exercise significantly enhances blood flow to the brain and supports learning capacity. 01:18:00 *🐾 Purpose and Cognitive Health* - Having a sense of purpose is crucial for cognitive health as individuals age and navigate life's challenges. - Caring for pets, like dogs, provides daily structure, exercise, and additional emotional fulfillment. 01:23:25 *🧠 Memory Strategies and Intentionality* - Emphasizes the importance of intention in remembering and learning effectively. - Discusses the significant drop in memory retention over time and the necessity of intentional strategies for effective recall. 01:29:49 *📱 The Impact of Technology on Attention* - Examines the negative effects of multitasking and smartphone distractions on memory and cognitive control. - Describes how task-switching leads to fragmented memories and increased cognitive load, making it harder to follow conversations and retain information. 01:35:30 *📸 Photography and Memory Recall* - Analyzes the relationship between taking pictures and memory retention during experiences. - Suggests that mindfully capturing specific moments can enhance memories, while mindless photography may deplete recollection quality. 01:43:22 *📷 Reflections on Memory and Connection* - The importance of capturing memories through photographs is highlighted, alongside the emotional connections they evoke. - Taking photographs can reinforce the memory of experiences. 01:45:41 *🎮 Dopamine, Focus, and Attention* - The prefrontal cortex regulates neuromodulatory systems related to focus and attention. 01:49:43 *👂 Preventative Measures for Memory Loss* - Highlights the significance of hearing and vision health in preventing cognitive decline and dementia. - Proper use of hearing aids and addressing vision issues can greatly contribute to maintaining memory with age. 01:53:53 *🦠 Environmental Factors Affecting Brain Health* - Discusses the impact of neuroinflammation and external factors like long COVID and diabetes on cognitive function. - Air pollution is identified as a significant risk for Alzheimer's disease. 01:57:43 *💊 Lifestyle vs. Pharmaceutical Interventions for Alzheimer's* - Emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes over drugs for preventing and managing Alzheimer's symptoms. - A lifestyle incorporating sleep, diet, exercise, and social stimulation can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by significant margins. 02:00:03 *🔍 Understanding Déjà Vu* - Explores the neurological underpinnings of déjà vu, linking it to brain activity and epilepsy. - The relationship between memory recall and the perirhinal cortex is highlighted, indicating its role in the sensation of familiarity. 02:04:11 *🕵️‍♂️ Exploring Familiarity and Novelty in Memory* - Familiarity influences memory recognition and retrieval. - Quick recognition of familiar items versus unfamiliar ones. 02:08:51 *💭 Memory and Mental Health Connections* - The impact of neuromodulators on memory perception and emotional states. - Vagal nerve stimulation can alter depressive narratives and memory recall. 02:13:40 *🔄 Plasticity and Memory Reframing* - The brain's plasticity allows for updates to memories based on new experiences. - Emotional context during memory retrieval can deeply influence how memories are perceived. 02:19:51 *🌌 The Role of Psychedelics in Memory and Perspective* - Psychedelics present a unique opportunity for memory reconsolidation and perspective shifts. - These substances enhance plasticity and allow for new learning opportunities post-experience. 02:25:48 *🧗‍♂️ Reflecting on Risky Adventures* - Shared personal stories of risky adventures and the lessons learned. - Discussed the balance between the thrill of adventure and the consequences of dangerous actions. 02:28:38 *🔍 The Nature of Memory and Trauma* - Highlighted the potential for both positive and negative effects of reminiscence on mental health. 02:30:33 *🎸 The Role of Music in Memory and Performance* - Discussed the experience of performing in a band and its psychological challenges. 02:34:40 *📚 Insights on Memory and Personal Challenges* - Reflective discussion on his book "Why We Remember" and its exploration of memory science. 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[@isaacnewell8734]

Thank you so much

[@HarpaAI]

@@isaacnewell8734 You're welcome! Thanks to @hubermanlab for the insightful discussion.

[@mtnpfi]

Thank you!

[@katsumiwada7518]

Thank you so much 😀👍💕

[@01hZ]

Too long didn’t read

[@shirintobie-paul3501]

Thank you Dr. Huberman, team, sponsors and supporters. ☀️ THANK YOU DR. CHARAN RANGANATH.

[@traezaX1]

"The cure for boredom is curiosity; There's no cure for curiosity."

[@michaelwescott8064]

depression seems to do a pretty good number on it.

[@劉雲清]

There's definitely cure to curiosity though, people can learn to be more curious in people and more curious in the world, but sadly most of us learn to suppress our curiosity growing up

[@traezaX1]

@@劉雲清 suppression of sickness doesn't mean it's cured... But I get it though.

[@mateoben7120]

Isn't the cure to curiosity knowledge or information?

[@traezaX1]

@@mateoben7120 when you get knowledge...the knowledge makes you curious about the knowledge you just received... Hence the loop curiosity drives the thirst the thirst drives curiosity ..

[@luismiguel69able]

Ive gotta say: This is the BEST guest you've had on.the show yet!!!

[@ichbintimo823]

I had to laugh out loud when he called a Stanford professor of ophthalmology simply a “vision guy” and it’s part of why I love this podcast. While being spot on concerning science, Andrew and (usually) his guests are so down to earth like you’re having a little chat with them in your living room. Awesome! Please keep up the good work!

[@Shelleyb4028]

What a great subject and conversation you two shared. I was so excited to hear a bit about Epilepsy in there. I do suffer from Epilepsy and do get deja vu when I have had a seizure or even before a seizure. I would love to see a whole episode dedicated to Epilepsy in the future!! 🤞 Thank you for all the great info

[@Chip-w5b]

The conversation between Andrew and Charan wasn’t bad-Charan seems really nice and knowledgeable. However, I was personally hoping to learn more about techniques for better focus or memory improvement. We’re all aware that exercise is beneficial, eating healthy is important, and that keeping our phones away while working helps. I was expecting to hear about more advanced strategies beyond mind maps, mind palaces, and the usual findings from recent memory studies but thank you again for the time and energy Andrew.

[@auroramullatahiri8500]

Dear Andrew Huberman, I just wanted to thank you for providing me with one of my favorite podcasts. Thank you for always being honest and spreading knowledge. Today I thought of writing something nice to you to show my deep appreciation for your work. I know it’s easy to let negative comments weigh more, but I want to remind you to stop and give yourself credit. You’re making a real difference in the lives of so many people, and that’s something to be proud of.

[@AznDudeIsOn]

1:30:11 love thet task switching, taking pictures, deep focus insight The whole latter part of this podcast definitely super interesting to see how reframing works, including when in the context of a different serotonin millieu

[@gregzaks6649]

Dr Ranganath, what a sparkling and vivacious personality you have! You are the personification of the saying Forever Young. It was a pleasure listening to this podcast 😊

[@nickimarie378]

This episode is helping me understand myself AND my son!!! Everything he said about himself is what I’m dealing with with my 10 year old G&T son 😢❤

[@bogdanf6698]

this makes a Monday 10x better! thank you professor four everything you do, and for opening up on other podcasts as well... I have the feeling that I know you better and that's why my love and admiration for you continues to grow. You are the big brother that I never had!

[@alvinizamnafi244]

Thank goodness you remember to put in this podcast. I am shy of amazing podcasts to listen to, something about the quality some of you provide just keeps me going.

[@FrustrejszynCios]

Thank you Andrew. Please stay curious & humble as we know you since the beginning of this podcast and the attempts to discredit you and your work will be futile. Stay strong. Love from Poland.

[@c_nn_r298]

oh dear. you've drank the cool-aid.

[@boldfaith765]

This is my first time listening to a full episode instead of clips from Huberman. If this is indicative of the norml experience, I'm hooked.

[@jmusic5895]

Sir,I have certain kind of memory issues and your podcast helped me huge

[@sophiajmc]

I always feel really empowered learning about how our brains work from episodes like this. This info is so fascinating. Thank you!

[@charlesdahmital8095]

The Hippocampus- Where the educated Hippos hang out.

[@mariee.5912]

Yep. 😂

[@akhilbabu_]

An elementary school in my area has the same name, "Hippocampus"

[@jltdrum]

There you find huge Hippocrates just for the medicos among them to grab their soft drinks from.

[@anything_can_happen79]

😂😂😂😂

[@georgemora3314]

Great session. Bought Charan's book and it is great so far. Reminds me of Matt Walker's book. Game changer for memory.

[@MSonmission]

Thisssss mann is a gem....miless awayyy...Thankyouuuuu...for the priceless information..I love you I want to be like you..I will work hardd🙏🏻💫

[@loriwoodscoaching]

Such an awesome episode. Dr. Ranganath is so personable and has such a wealth of knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@parsanajafi9940]

Dear Dr. Huberman, I’ve heard about your desire to learn a musical instrument, and I love to help you get started. While I understand you haven’t had the chance to learn an instrument yet, I think that i can help you to approach it in a creative way that resonates with your background in neuroscience. As I've learned so much from your podcasts, I believe learning music is indeed linked to how our brains function, and somehow I'm trying to tailor the lessons to tap into neuroplasticity and motor learning principles. This way, we can approach the piano as an exercise in rewiring the brain and mind-body connection. If this sounds interesting to you, I would be really happy to structure the lessons around your schedule and goals. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts sir! Best regards, [Parsa Najafi]

[@science-nerd-o5d]

Dr. Huberman,, I'm a huge fan of your work on neuroscience. I’ve been using your Neuroplasticity Super Protocol and NSDR practices rigorously, especially during 10-12 hour study sessions and daily workouts. It often adds up to 2.5-3 hours of NSDR per day. My question is: Could this frequent use of NSDR be beneficial, or could it lead to dopamine crashes from too many spikes?..If anyone else is curious about this question, feel free to like so Dr. Huberman might see it! 😊

[@AnonymousUser-ys8ou]

Non-sleep deep rest is not spiking your dopamine. There are many articles about it boosting dopamine. But boosting dopamine what, activity, or amount? Boosting the amount of dopamine means the dopamine stores are restored, whereas boosting dopamine activity reduces the dopamine stores by releasing it. A dopamine spike is when dopamine activity happens, but increases in dopamine stores is more gradual. You cannot have a dopamine crash from restoring dopamine stores, so no, it will not lead to crashes, NSDR is beneficial if your goal is to restore dopamine that can be used to modulate focus. There are diminishing returns from using NSDR beyond a certain point though, just as there are diminishing returns to sleep. The lower your dopamine is before, the greater the increase, so if you keep filling it from an arbitrary 70% to 85%, you are likely not seeing much benefits. I would recommend reducing the amount of NSDR unless you find your focus diminishing during tasks or with repeated tasks. At the start of the day, try to engage your focus, through visualization, directed focus like in NSDR but without closing your eyes. Use NSDR as a recovery tool, not an energizer, and you will find your time better utilized.

[@grasshoppingco]

10-12 hour study sessions?? he talks about pretty much just only doing 2-3 of the study sessions per day (90 min max, but you can push it to 120 min). that would cap you to 4.5-6 hours per day.

[@science-nerd-o5d]

@@grasshoppingco yeah bro even in that case,for sleep(20-30 minutes) for studying(considering 4 times 90 minute) equals (20minutes x4) 80 minutes,afternoon nsdr (20 minutes),and after workout recovery(20 minutes) which adds to 2.5 hours. my question is does this much a practise that can increase dopamine reserves upto 60 percentage every time it is used,will it be benefial to the process or detrimental by crashing the dopamine due to too many dopamine spikes leading to decreased motivation,drive..??? thanks for taking time to reply my message brother🫂🤝🤝

[@nigerukyoto]

andrew if you are reading this......... wish i started watching this when i was in grade 9..... ive been binge watching your podcast... im now watching the motivation

[@Theogvineofthedead]

I am so happy you are mentioning ibogane and dimethyltryptamine, it's what I plan to work on at university specifically for opiate use disorder but I am only in my first year at cc 😅 I plan to take neuroscience for my bs and then go into med school and specialize in Neuropsychotherapy. I'm 33 I almost died from cocaine and this is the most exciting journey I've ever been on. Psychoplatogen therapy is the future for so many mental health disorders, the elimination of the stigma attached to the psychedelic experience seem to be one of the biggest hurdles but thankfully people are opening up to it.

[@MrGeoC]

These two are on another level of just "better human".

[@crim8684]

Yesss just in time for my morning 😅. Thank you for today's blessing! 😂❤

[@punsithdewnula]

It's end of the day for us😅(I'm from Sri Lanka). Knowledge doesn't need a time to obtain right😁

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[@Krentiles]

There is so much gold in the podcast. I have to re-listen to this.

[@iabergils]

I really liked this. The topic, obviously, but even more, I think, the interaction between the two of you. 👍 I had fun listening.

[@kandrpy3161]

The interaction was unmatched!!! I loved how it was a conversation between two intellectuals, but I loved how they spoke while still teaching us about the topic.

[@gangapoornima]

I want your book Mr. Huberman. This podcast was so wholesome.

[@joryiansmith]

Fantastic and insightful conversation! Thank you guys 🙏 Nobel Prize winner, "Max Planck somewhat cynically declared, science advances one funeral at a time. Planck noted 'a new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it.'"

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There are only three podcasts I listen to all the way: mine 😂, yours and D.O.C. Well done for bringing relevant, updated science-based knowledge and protocols to the public. Thank you!

[@kandrpy3161]

I really like the exchange of ideas and the flow of conversation. I learned from both of you how to listen and respond better in conversations. This is one of my favorite episodes!

[@EricDolphy80]

Thanks for all you do, Andrew! I love your podcasts, and my wife has followed you for years. Recently she was diagnosed with ME/CFS. Any plans to do an episode on this topic? It could be so helpful to many.

[@R.oboCop.]

Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the conversation. I support the overall goal of the podcast which is to provide free and unbiased health information to the public. While I underatand the need for financial compensation, it has also been brought to my attention that the AG1 sponsorship could be at odds with the primary goal of the podcast. Thanks again for the work you do!

[@hubermanlab]

I have used AG1 since 2012 and still do. It’s a great product in my opinion- sourcing, ingredients, effects etc Competitors deciding to attack it doesn’t change my view. Oh and this is Andrew not a staffer or bot.

[@JimJamesMyName]

This was an amazing episode, especially because I suffer from memory loss due to epilepsy, and also the anti-seizure medication I have to take which compounds my memory loss. I would love to see an episode on epilepsy with a most excellent epileptologist or someone in a similar field.

[@Th3L0st0ne]

18 mins in, I already love Dr Charan :D

[@olgazavilohhina6854]

¡Hola Profe!Wonderful conversation.It's such a treat to listen to and learn from Dr. Ranganath. Thank You for Your hard work and care for all of us.

[@newday2637]

Such an awesome guest and topic. Memory issues are so important . Thank you for sharing

[@carmenbailey1560]

I’m listening to the thoughts of taking photos that takes away from the moment, is so right. While bird watching, if you spend all your time looking through the lens of a camera, you do not enjoy seeing and hearing the birds.

[@SBavailablehandle]

I really enjoyed this podcast. Dr. Ranganath was very easy and enjoyable to listen to.

[@АлёнаНосенко-д7к]

On of the best podcast on last month, godbless!

[@1983mayanya]

One of the best episodes on your podcast

[@LeoandLunaLumine123]

This is one of the best episodes I’ve ever listened to it. I may be biased as a Christian Hindu Buddhist Jew but his name means “Leader of the place of assembly” he is represented as an “resting avatar” of Vishnu. Not surprising as many Indian Hindu and Hindu children become doctors, scientists, engineers and so forth. Very interesting. Thank you.

[@JRollSoul]

Hello @LeoandLuna et al, Was the meaning for his first name (I’m assuming)?

[@ne-veru]

Dr. Huberman, Dr. Ranganath, many thanks for the interesting discussion! Wanna more! ) I will rewatch the episode, may be I've lost something or misunderstood. But I am still curious about the 4 (at least) things: 1. Can we or any other living things «recall» a future? (kind of stupid question, it seems). 2. The monsters in the closets that have been seen by little kids, they are real in some sense? (another stupid question, kind of) 3. Is it true, that our sense of «now» is also memory based (in other words: in awake state we are operating on very short operative memory -- from ms to seconds -- and our present is actually always a past, because we are dealing not with reality directly, but with the cognitive model of reality)? 4. You've talked about bad effects (on memory) of switching operating tasks, even by thinking about something attractive. Is it even possible to concentrate on something without diversion for a long time? How long the time could be? Or practically speaking: could a student fully focus on a 1,5+ hours lection without gapping in the process? If it is not possible, should we instead break the flow of important information with «relivers» (jokes, curious facts, anecdotes, etc.) and how it may affect ability to memorize? 🤔

[@maidomaidonaidekka]

Questions via curiosity release dopamine in certain parts of the brain, and the elevated state of dopamine increases the capacity to remember the answer or the related phenomenon!! 🤩

[@GIGACHAD148]

🔴Happy belated birthday Dr Huberman! Thank you as always for you all you do. Cheers to more life and whats to come,we are all lookin forward to it

[@Dray.TheChosen1]

A timeless piece of wisdom that reminds us all of the strength within.

[@MattRiceYoutube]

Sometimes I don’t finish the episode, and if you’re like me, you still want the Huberman gold. Here are 4 nuggets that stood out to me from the last hour of the show: 1. You Can Change Your Memories: Every time you remember something, you’re actually changing it a bit. 2. Your Viewpoint Matters: How you think about a past experience can change how it affects you. 3. Your Brain Can Be More Flexible: Things like certain medications, psychedelics, or even relaxation techniques can help your brain adapt and change. 4. Talking Helps You Heal: Sharing your story with others can help you see it in a different, more positive light.

[@bradfordlangston836]

This is some LinkedIn shit lol

[@MattRiceYoutube]

@@bradfordlangston836 thanks for the engagement !

[@k22milan]

Andrew, could you please do an episode on the science and best protocols for stroke recovery? My 59 year old mother had a stroke affecting the left side of her brain a week ago, and I'm desperate for answers. It would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@moab_gaming1239]

Thank you Andrew for putting out these videos in the first semester its helping alllot

[@ExecutiveZombie]

Thank you Dr. Huberman🙏🏽 Beastmode Naps for All! 💫

[@endgamefond]

I always watched every episode (most of it), but now I think I am gonna use NotebookLM to summarise and ask questions from this episode.

[@JRollSoul]

Thank you for this inspiring and enlightening episode - I loved it. This may have been posted already; if so, apologies. I first heard the phrase about nostalgia as “the pain from an old wound” from the episode “The Wheel” in the first season of “Mad Men”. Don Draper was pitching his sales idea for a new slide projector to the guys from Kodak, and quotes an old guy he used to work with, a Greek man named Teddy, who told him the “original” meaning of “nostalgia”. Draper goes on to demonstrate the projector with his own family photos, while convincing them why the projector should be called the Carousel, not the Wheel. It’s brilliant. I remember this scene because I showed it each semester in my History of Photography classes, to open a discussion about the role of photography in evoking memory, and how the need for family documentation was one of the factors leading to the “invention” of photography: most people could not afford to have portraits painted of their family members, and with the high rates of infant & child mortality in the 19th century and before, the idea of a method to quickly & cheaply create a likeness of a beloved child, often after death) as a memorial, was a catalyst that coalesced in early photo processes, and within a few years, the Daguerreotype & then the much faster & cheaper tintype. I also had some thoughts in response to your discussion of photography during events, how it can “remove” you from the event itself - one reason I stopped taking photos at friends’ weddings - you can’t really be there if you’re working!

[@NeuroReview]

Rating: 7.9/10 In Short: Do you Remember? Charan does... Notes: Andy (as Charan calls him) and Charan go way back, which already makes this convo a little fun/exciting from the beginning. You can tell they are friendly, and seeing/hearing a professional/engaguing conversation between these two reminds me of why these podcasts are so interesting and valuable. I feel these guys would never have a long, nuanced conversation like this unless its in this context. They dive in and out of complex ideas around memory, with some cool emphasis on dopamine and then into other areas of the brain that are important for memory and how it works. i like how huberman mentions alot of points/pushbacks on some of Charans claims and charan holds strong, making for a nice nuanced dialouge. They then touch on psychadelics and plasticity and diseases at the end, and close out with some fun punk rock related ideas they both love. Overall a great balance of story and science that we love to see from the huberman lab podcast.

[@Epochs33]

Standing with you, brother .

[@bedhead-studio]

I'm autistic and I struggle with executive function. The information that was shared about the prefrontal cortex was really interesting. I find it hard to orient my actions in accordance with my goals. It makes sense that I find it challenging. Hopefully gaining an understanding of what might be happening will encourage me to perservere.

[@godsblackpanther]

Presumably Memory. 😊😊😊 Thank You . Fascinating

[@kaythw3932]

Dr Huberman, would you please explain Binaural Beats vs Isochronic Tones as therapy, health and healing? What would you like me to know before I try it...or not? Thanks so much for all you do.

[@Cathy-e1s]

I have been using Binaural Beats in therapy with adults and children for over 10 years. The program I use (Quickshifts) entrains an alpha brainwave pattern and is adapted to eliminate the risks for seizure activity. There is plenty of research on BBT and it has been much more effective than Modulated music for traumatized individuals such as the Safe and Sound program. I would always want someone with mental or physical health issues to go with the safest and most researched choice.

[@DrYouMrTube]

Ok binaural beats don't work for most people and in most frequencies. It's almost like a marketing term. Search for brainwave entrainment. That works way better for most. My information is base on my personal experience as well as scientific data and 100s of accounts of use. A lot of people who CLAIM binaural beats working are ignorant of the reason it worked which is likely with the music or if no music the white noise itself.

[@incrediblealok101]

I am 2nd yr mbbs student from India. I am really influenced by your explaining art sir.🙏

[@DrYouMrTube]

Another gold podcast. Free gold 🥇. Just take it people.take and prosper

[@trishvvv]

in my opinion, I would say yes that focus increases dopamine because curiosity can be in focus too. if curiosity can release dopamine if I listened correctly, I have to rewatch this. lol I listened to this walking around this morning ! I'm not done listening only half way through 😂 but I wanted to comment this so I didn't forget! love tour podcast and how you explain and ask questions, fellow libra here! I explain and over explain my questions , to make sure others understand me! lol thank you for doing what you do and being who you are because then you wouldn't connect with the people that you do to share the information that you do with the people that you have connected with !

[@avrakadavra1552]

And yet a wonderful content again, Andrew. My suggestion is to include the timestamps together with articles sources where the guest mentions it. We, nerds, will appreciate it.

[@amannaithani]

Was awaiting this episode. Thanks for the work that you are doing. And wish you a belated Happy Birthday Dr Huberman. :)

[@robinr5669]

Go to 6:48 to miss commercials

[@Triniteeluvingurl]

Thank you. Saw this comment as soon as I finally got to that mark😅 but I know it'll be helpful for those after me lol

[@vishalgajula.07]

Thanks brother!

[@Lozanofineart]

You know if you watch the commercials you are actually helping the channel …..

[@abu0010ify]

you aren't, these are built into the video

[@jacobramirez4894]

@@Lozanofineartnot really

[@sunshinesanner]

This doctor is so lovable

[@ankitkummar542]

Only podcast, I can watch full episode ❤

[@ubaidgul6686]

Checklist while watching the worthy episode of Dr.huberman. - Distraction free place. - Headphones - pen - notepad or notebook - Take short pauses after 30 min.( 30- 60 seconds do nothing & close your eyes.) After every 30 min,ask yourself where can I implement this knowledge? Write it down....

[@popaoomowmow]

@@ubaidgul6686 I dont do any of that

[@Maadman.]

yes , everything is a must🙂

[@jacobramirez4894]

I hear these at work

[@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669]

Cure for curiosity is love to learn new subjects. There is no boredom but no routine and structure to the day and night.

[@neeruearnest6435]

Awesome and practical conversation. Thank you Both.

[@Imakash.]

Thank you for the podcast, helps my life from time to time from your information ❤

[@rostamr4096]

I truly enjoy this episode. Thank you,

[@454cbb]

Hearing you discuss entrenched focus reminded me of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi talking about “Flow”. I loved his book “The Evolving Self”.

[@markleonard4452]

Kudos to Dr. Ranganath for discussing Long COVID. As he mentioned, it's a serious post-viral condition that significantly impacts the brain. Andrew, I love your work, but I feel conditions like Long COVID and ME/CFS sometimes get overlooked, which can be disheartening for those of us dealing with them. From personal experience, I can assure you they are very real and debilitating. There are some excellent Nature papers on the subject, and it would be amazing if you could explore chronic multi-system conditions like ME/CFS, POTS, Long COVID, and fibromyalgia in a future episode.

[@sulimangulzaree21]

Thank you my best brother that all the time presented me new knowledge. ❤❤❤

[@chillout-s5o]

Can you make an episode on teas and herbal teas? I really would like to know more about herbs, their effects, and different uses. I found it interesting because chamomile tea helps me so much with anxiety. It was really surprising to me. When I first noticed the great effects, I was very anxious and nervous, and it was really bad. But then I drank just half a cup of chamomile tea, and half an hour later, I was in bed falling asleep. I thought I would be awake the whole night, to be honest. Then the next day, I never thought I would be able to leave the house because of anxiety, but half a cup of chamomile tea, and there I go. It’s really cool how something as simple as chamomile tea, which you can get in many stores, can help so much.

[@tashastarling6573]

Thank you. Great follow up to the trauma discussion.

[@vishnuswarooppandey9774]

Love from India!!❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@cherylreeder-t9b]

Great podcast! I had stroke at 50 resulting in memory and prefrontal cortex deficits. I gather most research is geared to people who have not sustained aquired brain injury. I detect this in many health channels -- people who have brain injury sort of too late for optimal brain function, is this correct?

[@alijahan2010]

Very interesting. I was wondering how can you balance between staying curios and being open to knowing that you don’t know and self steam. Since at some points once you solved many problems you start knowing that you know most of the things. If you think the other way around, you will feel anxious and worried with low confidence which can hurt you more.

[@Grace-q3n]

If only I was this focused and interested in my studies like I am in everything Huberman!

[@PaintpalSue]

Hope you had a wonderful birthday, so excited about the possible new Huberman Lab puppy!

[@bajan218]

Can you do a podcast about play and how important it is for humans. Love your podcast, learned a lot. Tnx.

[@hubermanlab]

For you: www.hubermanlab.com/episode/using-play-to-rewire-and-improve-your-brain

[@rocketkun5652]

Much appreciated to doctor Andrew huberman. Can you make an episode covering LONG COVID?

[@jessicadora7213]

Oh, yes, Please!!

[@KhuviaB]

yesss pls

[@KhuviaB]

thanks!

[@dantemawji3489]

yes please!!!

[@KBow]

Please!

[@g.teixeira95]

I've never heard Andrew Huberman stutter. The way he pronounces and puts his words together is amazing 🗣️

[@fredseigneur]

Excuse me for the oblique subject, I only came to know just now, Andrew: Happy birthday, dude!! Keep on keepin' on!!

[@REDRUBYXOXO]

Great way to start the week! Thank you!!

[@Nelson_357]

Thanks for all you do Andrew 👍 Blessings 🙏

[@enmanniska5751]

Could you do an episode on plant based nutrition? Specifically vegan nutrition. I´m curious about the positives and negatives of it when it comes to health. How do you avoid common pitfalls and make sure you´re getting enough of what you need. And maybe even touch on the subject of veganism during pregnancy and childhood. Can it be done safley? Is there anyone who should be extra careful?

[@Dolcefarniente777]

Podcast about Cronic Fatigue Syndrome would be super interesting:)

[@jeanmarieobrien8254]

100%❤get him back