LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Melbourne, AU

Recently I had the pleasure of hosting a live event in Melbourne, AU. This event was part of a lecture series called The Brain Body Contract. My favorite part of the evening was the question and answer period, where I had the opportunity to answer questions from the attendees of each event. Included here is the Q&A from our event in Melbourne, AU at Plenary.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:50 Strategies for Preventing Dementia
00:15:07 Enhancing Willpower: Is It Comparable to Muscle Training?
00:22:40 Minimizing Circadian Disruption for Shift Workers
00:29:24 Difference Between NSDR & Meditation
00:37:32 Combatting Mindless Phone Scrolling
00:42:18 Dream Clinical Trials
00:55:55 Conclusion
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Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - www.blabacphoto.com
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[@lanaporter9023]

Hey Dr. Huberman, we met at a French restaurant in Austin, Im the aspiring neuroscientist/ waitress who brought you cheese. Just want to say the time you spent speaking to me about neuroscience was incredibly encouraging and I haven't given up on my academic goals... going for a phd at Imperial College now and my hope is to do public neuroscience education work like you do. You've been immeasurably influential to my path.. so thank you .

[@averageillegalmemesdealer]

You're awesome. One nod and bit of encouragement from the greats is all we need sometimes to know we can be one of them. You're gonna go far!

[@IamaGYMsimp]

Same …

[@IamaGYMsimp]

“my hope is to do public neuroscience education work like you do”

[@user-yk1cw8im4h]

why the hell are you going to imperial college, rich parents?

[@WanJae42]

For the record, all someone has to do is bring me cheese to get me to talk

[@lenkabosma5629]

Dr. Huberman, what a massive audience! This is a rock star status for science! Who knew? Go science!

[@bluesky45299]

Quran says: “Allah:there is no deity worthy of worship except he”:The Neccessary life/consciousness,sustainer of life/consciousness.” Wire like neuronal structures that conduct electricity via ions/neurotransmitters in the CNS/PNS possess no attribute of thinking/life and yet that has “randomly” led to life. Consciousness/thinking is an innate idea(“Fitra”)that is distinct from carbon skeleton and yet the materialist scientist believes that chemistry turned into biology via “god of randomness”/”Emergent property”/”law of nature”. Consciousness can only stem from Necessary Consciousness (Allah-one/indivisible/loving/self-sufficient perfection.

[@Cloudsandcrystalz]

I was there in the audience for this event and can confirm it was epic to hear / see Huberman speaking live ❤….there was 5400 of us in the audience I believe🫶 Melbourne loves Huberman 😆🤩

[@mimig6511]

I was too....what a great presentation by Dr Huberman. Lots of information to take away....and of course, I got the Tee shirt!

[@marinac4250]

@Andrew Huberman it was awesome having you here down under 👍feeling grateful and blessed for science in my life...especially when it can be applied in so many areas of life 😊😁 thanx again for sharing your knowledge and curiosity, and make sure you come back

[@MiaStayingCreative]

I’ve struggled with my mental health since 16 years old… I’m now 34. It was because of Andrew’s KZbin episode on bipolar disorder that I finally admitted I needed help, checked my ego and got on meds. I’ve been on meds for two months now and I absolutely see my life getting better. I was anti-meds for a LONG time being a holistic health nut and yoga teacher. If it wasn’t for that episode I watched… I swear… I might now be here right now. Thanks again Andrew! Very informative! 👏🏼

[@murielbrown3013]

Amazing to hear what you've done with the website so we can look up specific issues and topics. Absolutely wonderful, what a useful and valuable resource you're creating for us. Thank you so very much

[@Snacktime_Jason]

AWESOME LECTURE Thank You Dr Huberman 🎉🎉🎉

[@0_3_6_9_0]

Thank you! ❤ respect. 🙏🏼

[@BPrim-ce5zw]

Your work has helped me as an individual and a professional. Thanks for all your hard work. Your ability to explain and simplify complex topics is amazing. Nearly flawless delivery. A real pro!! The help you have provided me has been a real difference maker. Thanks again.

[@poppett.m4481]

OMFG how did i not know you were coming for a visit to Melbourne?!???! And thank you for your correct pronunciation of Melbourne 👏

[@Tatianaslezak]

It was amazing, you must not miss next time :)

[@Clem-Villatte]

He was here the day I moved to Melbourne... 😅 Didn't get the chance to attend! Hope he'll be back 🤞🏻

[@ionk3588]

Amazing lecture, thank you Dr Huberman!

[@slaveofchristministry8323]

Really Really enjoy your open forums Brother!!! Follow everything you release, thanks for all you do Dr Andrew!!!!!

[@Wheresnorthy]

What a time to be alive. Getting information straight from the source. Thankyou Dr. Huberman.

[@mstevenson9644]

I have learned so much from watching Dr. Huberman. 👍

[@naumche1]

I didn’t know you were here! I hope you enjoyed your time here.

[@kristinawiese84]

I'm on the edge of my seat for the day Mr. Huberman decides to grace Canada with his presence 🇨🇦

[@Bournetherapy]

Check his q&a in Toronto

[@DarthvaderRTV]

Dr. Huberman is easily one of the most interesting players on the internet right now.

[@sianikolaou5440]

Thanks for coming to Melbourne!

[@hendy24]

Thanks for the upload of these

[@matrixlynx]

It was wonderful to experience your lecture live and up close. Thank you for making the trip to our hometown, Melbourne!

[@Apollo440]

Prof. Dr. Mr. Huberman, please consider doing an episode on best health practice for sedentary work / lifestyle practices. Thank you for your work. All the best, Me

[@fisherllingfisher3926]

Thank you for another great and informative video.

[@Giovanni-zj8vs]

Hey Andrew, thank you for everything. Would love to see a video regarding the science behind decision fatigue, decision making and why we make decisions the way that we do.

[@mariechelnokova5298]

Dr Huberman is amazing!

[@Dethikah]

Bless you and your philanthropy sir 🙏❤

[@owenrees7544]

What philanthropy??????

[@sarah_gerreyn]

💚 heart is open watching this! I was there. What a great talk. Really nice to recap the evening seeing this. Thank you Huberman Lab crew 💫🙏🏽

[@MigueTran]

Andrew is going to save our world.

[@toivo4801]

😂😂😂

[@Cresimi]

People are really writing comments like this to get some likes uh?

[@homosapien6031]

I hope so. It definitely needs saving

[@HighTide_808]

@@Cresimiyea proves we still need saving.

[@kristinawiese84]

Totally

[@dameanvil]

03:00 🧠 Ground truths for preventing dementia include maintaining good blood circulation, which is crucial for brain health. Zone 2 cardio, about 150-200 minutes per week, is recommended. 06:00 💊 Increasing dopamine transmission through various methods, including zero-cost protocols or low-cost supplements, can help improve working memory and potentially offset age-related memory decline. 07:38 🌿 There's a trend towards using selective pharmacology, like nicotine or choline donors, to counter cognitive decline, but caution is advised due to potential risks. 10:45 💡 Maintaining brain health involves minimizing anything that could plaque the brain's arteries and veins and ensuring adequate blood flow. Hyperbaric chambers are being explored for traumatic brain injuries, but widespread use may not be cost-effective. 15:12 🔬 The anterior mid singulate cortex (AMCC) is a key brain region associated with willpower and overcoming challenges. Engaging in challenging tasks can stimulate plasticity in this region, potentially enhancing grit and tenacity. 19:17 🔄 The AMCC is modifiable by experience, meaning that actively engaging in challenging activities throughout life can promote plasticity in this region. Failure to engage in challenges may lead to decreased activation in the AMCC. 20:27 🧠 Superagers maintain cognitive function by regularly engaging in challenging activities, not just one specific cognitive or physical exercise. 22:44 ⏰ Shift workers should aim to elevate cortisol early in the day and limit blue light exposure at night to minimize circadian rhythm disruption. 25:33 🚫 Hyper-processed foods are to nutrition what blue light is to light exposure - calorie-dense but micronutrient-poor. Limiting blue light exposure at night is crucial for shift workers. 29:29 💤 Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and meditation differ in their focus. NSDR replenishes energy and improves sleep, while meditation primarily enhances focus. 37:33 📱 Combat mindless scrolling on phones by deleting and reinstalling social media apps daily to break the reflexive behavior loop. 39:42 📱 Huberman suggests reducing phone use by not turning it on or opening social media apps, especially for younger generations who view phones as essential to life. 43:07 🧠 Huberman emphasizes the importance of rewiring the nervous system to address trauma, exploring various approaches like breathwork, cold plunges, and structured frameworks. 48:20 💬 Consciousness and free will are discussed, highlighting the need for clear definitions and better understanding, particularly in the context of advancements like AI. 52:44 🔬 Genetics and the microbiome are identified as key areas of interest for future research, with Huberman highlighting advancements in genetic screening and the importance of studying diverse microbiomes beyond the gut.

[@agusrusso6087]

THANKS YOU!

[@PapakShirazi]

thank you!

[@coryblevinscomedy]

Fantastic content! So insightful. Thank you.

[@qwertyqwert2772]

love this format

[@jonathancaliguire]

I love him so much

[@hali6260]

I wanted to fly to Melbourne for this, but alas, I did not. Glad I can see it here

[@GodsLioness]

Huge Blessings 😊😊😊

[@susied.b4094]

Oh, I’m a Melbournian 😢missed out on this event. Thank you for sharing the Q&A.

[@jithenin]

Thank you “ Doctor “ 🫡😊🙏

[@emerss5592]

This was awesome!

[@DianaOlifants]

Thanks for the information.very vey helpful 🇿🇦

[@playfulhog1757]

Strengthening the anterior-mid cingulate cortex for commenting as a non commentor... Thank you Dr Huberman for sharing!

[@marinac4250]

@Andrew Huberman would love to add another "strategy" / interesting thing about preventing dementia...apparently speaking many languages protects from dementia...from memory it has to do with the creation/activation of new neural pathways/connections....which one can fall back on when "the usual ones get destroyed". So another benefit of being multilingual 😊👍

[@user-wv5ip2zk1e]

So enjoyed listening to this video, - so interesting & illuminating, as always, plus so funny! 😂 Appreciated

[@Rima-ll5pe]

So good to see you in front of an audience. Much more relaxed than on a podcast. Guapo!🩷

[@KendowgGains]

Started listening to you about 4 months ago because I found one of your videos on my for you page I can’t remember what specific one but I know it resonated with me. I became obsessed to say the least 😅 but it’s probably the best obsession I’ve had yet! Anyway I just wanted to say that I’ve learned so much about myself and why I’m the way I am. Just being aware of your behaviors and trauma is so calming. Another thing I thought was funny was the fact that I started listening to your podcasts was to better myself but the more I learned about you the more I realized your a lot like me basically grew up in the same environments and like the same music 😂😂 just makes me wonder if it has to do with the lifestyle that changes people.

[@drkpk384]

same here thx huberman

[@Clem-Villatte]

The biggest takeaway for me is "Opening the dialogue between the different actors'... As often in history, significant thresholds have been surpassed by bridging disciplines, and it is disheartening to see that often the individual ego is the most limiting factor. Instead of swearing by one fixed belief, why not embrace the complexity and the best of each approach? At my own level, that's the quest I have committed to, utilising what we know about cognitive and behavioural psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, hypnosis, and NSDR to identify specific problems and offer a holistic, transformative approach for people wanting to improve the quality of their lives. I call these experiences 'Mind Journeys,' because names indeed pose a problem due to the mental representations and experiences people have of them. Thank you for this talk, for your encouraging words to contribute to the effort, and for coming to Melbourne on the day I moved to this wonderful city 🏉! Hope to see you come back soon!

[@hali6260]

Wow that cheer at the end!! ❤❤❤

[@tinaolson744]

Enjoyed the q & a!

[@emmanuelbenitez9628]

Hi Andrew! I greatly admire you. I read this book, "The Charisma Myth", and i would appreciate a video about the way that our body language can influence our mind to get relaxed and confident, and mood in general, and the neurological explanation on this. 😊 Thank you for the knowledge!

[@AndyStephenAndrews]

Hey Dr. H, there's some really great work being done by your fellow Stanford researcher Michelle Monje on microglia in the brain of Covid Long-haulers. Plus some great work by Akiko iwasaki on the subject. I'm dying (literally) for you to talk about the state of remedies for all that stuff! Anyway, I LOVE your desire to help democratize high level science for us laypeople THANK YOU

[@xsdom]

I was at this. Excellent evening

[@michaeljackson7161]

Hands down. The vibe of the spontaneous questions in the audience is soooo human and real. I had to comment. I don’t comment frequently. I was literally had to stop working and post this. Andrew. Keep this happening even if it’s chaotic and your team discourages it. If you can’t hear just figure it out with a simple tech solution e g. 2 team mates in audience text or type on a screen or shouts the qaytions etc. this is super hot. Love emerging your putting out. Breakfast club 👍🏽👍🏽🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hoosierdawg8194]

Flawless

[@travisw2247]

I recently read that a large study was conducted on the long term effects of intermittent fasting (only eating within an 8 hour window each day for this particular study) which concluded that the risk of heart disease increases significantly as a result of fasting. Curious if you’ve seen anything about this study and what your thoughts are

[@haileynichelle8343]

Check out Dr. Sten Ekberg here on YT. He's done a video on why that study should be questioned (for example, participants were asked to 'recall' when they ate, and the study did not measure any other risk factors like smoking, etc)

[@gardensbydaveforge]

Thanks for comin' Hubes. Sorry I couldn't get you round for a bbq - maybe next time.

[@hariya9541]

I'm obsessed

[@vlpahb]

Thnx! Greetingd from Amsterdam (NL). Vic.

[@Kindmale]

Stay strong your personal life is no one's problem!

[@Normal6755]

He infected women with his problem.

[@nataliecaffrey6166]

Come to Boston!

[@rebeccagosik3796]

Me and my bestie keep having debates on chiropractic. Praying you do an episode on this subject!!

[@desrieeandreone585]

Please please come to Perth!!!

[@vocabularyhusniddin5778]

Hello, Dr Huberman, I am really interested in neuroscientist because of you and there are so many people in my country who like you so please come to Uzbekistan.

[@jennyr2408]

#cuttlefish !! We were there that night ! Great seeing you live !!!

[@Camilaramos171]

Who is the blessed woman that gets to enjoy this brainiac

[@denniswilliams1513]

YOUR AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND !!!!

[@mishello23]

Please come to India Dr. Huberman.

[@gangakarapenan3365]

Its a dream to see u in person.😊

[@kristinawiese84]

Vielen Dank für Ihre großartige Arbeit, Professor Huberman. 🙏

[@syahhansadrian]

gern geshehen

[@randomtimessomehow]

Er kann kein Deutsch

[@syahhansadrian]

@@randomtimessomehow yeah i know 😅 im in learning now

[@kristinawiese84]

@@randomtimessomehow woher weisst du das?

[@syahhansadrian]

@@kristinawiese84 cause i love u

[@GodsLioness]

Good Listening..Thank You.. Bit of a Lad Still Professor 😊😊😊 Blessings Consciousness= Divinity 🕊️🩷🩷🩷

[@KaranShah731]

Clear cache every day Keep one long password for your social media and log out after every use, next time by the time you type in the password, you will get over the desire to use social media

[@Techo-taxhy]

Was hoping to attend but glad it went without a hitch

[@terraincognita3917]

Would have very much loved to come to see you, however the ticket prices were way out of reach for people without income and recovery for illness and injury. It would be fantastic if there was a tiered ticket pricing to included the economically disadvantaged... However, love you work, your heart and your brain. People like you who care make this world a better place Love & Respect from Sydney

[@trentvlak]

Can you do a talk on your haram protocol and is there an app for scheduling?

[@violetszilvas9938]

He's not one to brag, so I doubt it.

[@trentvlak]

@@violetszilvas9938 I wrote the wrong word lol

[@andi9171]

please come to germany!

[@user-zt3hw1sz7w]

There is a recurring theme as to the benefits of facing challenges and “doing hard things” . 2 things perhaps for future discussion: 1) going deeper on your comment that if you like cycling, cold plunging etc. There may be less benefit . How would that work? Sounds like we need to embrace the things that make us react with a “Yuck” even if we have worked at liking things that make most others say “Yuck”. 2) Can you distinguish hard things to do that are emotional, physical and intellectual ? Hard intellectual work produces serotonin. Hard physical work induces endorphins etc.. What about hard emotional work - is this measurable ? Are there benefits ? This could be important as far creating motivation for taking on emotional challenges that may strengthen communal bonds.

[@oksanakaido8437]

1. Yeah, that AMCC research sounds paradoxical at first glance. I think the takeaway may be that for best effects, you need to continuously expand your comfort zone, because if you only do the things you like (even if they are "yuck" things by most people's standards), you aren't evolving. Maybe the benefit isn't necessarily from doing things you hate, but from being able to approach anything with the same enthusiasm and openness. 2) Huberman did an episode a couple months ago on a specific type of journaling about traumatic experiences. I think that would qualify as emotional work, and apparently it did have significant and long lasting benefits for the study participants who did it.

[@noskap]

I've heard lions mane is good for maintaining brain health especially later in life, relating to alzeihmers and dimentia. It's also great for learning

[@TjipzPK]

I think, I remember Huberman talking about tricking our brains into doing somethings that we really didn't like to do by repeating certain words to ourselves. Like "you can do this" or "I really like doing this". This should have the effect of improving the ability to recall what was learned during the learning session. And the fact that actually enjoying what one was doing improved ones skills in that certain area compared to one who didn't like doing it. My question is: How is this related to the anterior mid singulate cortex. Like if we end up enjoying doing the particular thing because of the previous method described above. Does this mean that the area will shrink, or is not that black and white? And does this mean that doing something we don't enjoy will "increase" the anterior mid singulate cortex, but we won't have the same learning outcome compared to when we enjoy it. I guess it's a balance in the end. I hope it made sense, thank you.

[@veenasangeeth7127]

Great Live event! When are you coming to London 🇬🇧

[@trueblue450]

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[@francesfleming7847]

Hey Dr Huberman, as a neuroscientist, please can you comment on the safety, benefits and risks of Kratum ? Asian herb used as a natural stimulant among other thing?

[@lunarteswisewoman]

❤

[@GigaSquidward.]

Часто вспоминаю подкаст с Дэвидом Гоггинсом, в частности часть касающуюся поясной коры нашего мозга. Спасибо за распространение важного и интересного 🔥

[@mroz1087]

🙌champion

[@Salaom7]

I came across an interesting discussion point that I couldn't find much research on. How does the language one speaks impact facial formation in the long run? I was wondering why even some non-native french speakers have certain prominant facial features and it made sense to me based on the impact the tongue and breathing has on facial formation that languages that utilise certain resting positions and muscles for speech would in the long run impact the facial development. My curiosity led me to reddit where others have made similar observations. But I couldn't find much research on this specific topic.

[@anantnigam1639]

QUESTION - PLEASE THIS IS DOUBT OF MANY PEOPLE ... clear the myth do every dopamine giving activity latter has a valley of depression/low dopamine even activites like cold shower, EPA and yoga nidra ??? btw LOVE FROM INDIA 🤗

[@anantnigam1639]

please like this comment so andrew reads it !!!!!!!

[@akuma2124]

Yes, coming off a dopamine high, you have a low. He has discussed this in his previous videos about dopamine. I suggest watching "Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort" or "Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction" which covers the topic

[@anantnigam1639]

@@akuma2124 bro even cold showers :( also, are there things which give more dopamine peak but their trough is relatively less deep

[@fx_raj]

@@anantnigam1639 I'd suggest you to follow HealthyGamerGG for easier and fluid grasp of these concepts.

[@wesleypersad2295]

Why the recent hit pieces on such a great guy ? I wonder what powerful interest he has upset

[@richardjaffe9972]

You said our bodies are only affected by chemical and mechanical stimuli but other energy sources like light and electromagnetic and unknown energy sources like thoughts and beliefs certainly can be used as useful tools 😊

[@brightflower144]

My mum was very disciplinated dancer and had a very healthy and active style of life, even though she was diagnosed with cardiovascular dementia . She went through the devastating effects of this terrible illness until she died. I don't know what to think when I hear what can avoid or diminished dementia. I believe dementia still is a mystery illness.

[@user-lv6sc6lr3t]

Same with my grandfather. Played tennis regularly into this 70s. Walked a lot. Poet. Writer. Large family and good social support. Fit and lean. Stress free lifestyle. Still got dementia in his 80s.

[@alisonmercer5946]

Probably has to do with genetics

[@elephantry6859]

Could you do an episode or more on postpartum health, recovery, weight loss, breastfeeding and so on. I am not able to maintain a lot of my old habits and have much less time now.

[@moafjonsson]

Do you have any plans on going to Europe??

[@MattyT200]

Please go to the AusGP

[@amandawoods2157]

How did I not see this advertised? I am so disappointed I missed it as I live in Melbourne.

[@oscarsandoval3681]

Can you talk about lamotrigine? It’s remarkably effective for depression and bipolar in tons of people with less side effects than most meds. But the science is interesting because it’s supposed to reduce glutamate as an anticonvulsant

[@N8vgirltruthseeker]

Gosh your gawjus! Neuroscience has never been so cool! Come to NZ!!!"❤

[@francesfleming7847]

Dr Huberman can you comment on a recent study that shows intermittent fasting is associated with increase risk of mortality?

[@tryftryf1994]

came here to post he exact same thing

[@auto7385]

dis is like standup but we learn Huberman is very charismatic

[@skullzio]

25:50 Rose colored glasses FTW 😎

[@myhandle321]

If I were there, I would have asked what are the ways to offset the problems we are slowly developing by sitting? We cannot stand all the time - but how much to stand and sit when we have desk job or want to indulge in hobbies like reading at the library etc. that does not include moving.

[@videoagogo1]

he has contended that subsequent exercise will mitigate the deleterious affect of sitting for long periods

[@Bling92]

Didnt know u were in Melbourne, i missed out then :(

[@bek8303]

How come I didn’t know Dr Huberman was here 😢

[@Ricardo-fl4do]

Nobody did

[@malcolmkrause145]

At about minute 21:55, you mention “the will to live” and how some people use psychology to fight their illness. What are your thoughts on TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome)?