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Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman On Changing Your Biology With Behavior

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Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman On Changing Your Biology With Behavior

The Rich Roll Podcast

2022/03/07
The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast

2022/03/07
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How does behavior affect your biology? What does neuroscience say about hypnosis, breath work, and meditation? Are behavioral tools more powerful than pharmaceuticals in changing your state and focus? Today we dig into these big questions and more with neu...

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Andrew Huberman returns to explore the intersection of neuroscience and behavior, focusing on how our actions and thoughts influence biology. Known for his expertise in neuroplasticity and brain states, Huberman delves into actionable tools for enhancing focus, managing trauma, and optimizing performance through natural methods.
22:26
Humans can multitask using covert attention, which allows splitting focus into multiple cones.
36:38
Reading on a smartphone abolishes physiological sighs, which help re-inflate lung alveoli.
51:21
Cyclic sighing has near-doubling positive effects compared to others.
1:26:54
Consuming inspiring content can lead to gradual personality shifts through subconscious learning.
1:48:10
Most people are jet-lagged even without traveling due to disrupted light exposure.
2:01:49
Visualization and computational models aid in managing anxiety and enhancing learning.
2:20:24
Hypnosis can clear anxiety-induced asthma in single sessions.
2:48:48
Focus is related to the dopamine system, which narrows visual and auditory apertures.
3:20:55
Neurons controlling eye movements are linked to alertness or calmness
3:29:29
Ketamine therapy causes a dissociative state used for treating depression and trauma.
4:03:57
Human use of sugar, caffeine, and alcohol disrupts natural circadian rhythm and hormonal balance.
4:26:00
Deliberately putting the autonomic nervous system into a state of high arousal through intense breathing, cold showers, or ice baths can be useful for high-performance and handling unexpected anxiety.

Chapters

Can You Really Train Your Focus?
00:00
How Behavioral Tools Outshine Pharmaceuticals
28:32
The Science Behind Hypnosis and Healing
51:21
Is Trauma Changing Who We Are?
1:11:38
Harnessing Circadian Rhythms for Peak Performance
1:34:47
Unlocking Learning Through Sleep Optimization
1:56:38
Hypnosis: Bridging Anxiety and Neuroplasticity
2:20:24
Dopamine’s Dance with Modern Attention Spans
2:48:48
Breathwork: More Than Just Deep Breathing
3:05:49
Neuroplasticity Through the Lens of Trauma Recovery
3:26:22
Mastering Brain States with Light and Timing
3:58:40
Sleep Secrets for Ultimate Stress Management
4:20:47

Transcript

Rich Roll: I've spent years exploring the science of health, and if there's one thing that supports it all, recovery, focus, emotional well-being, it's sleep. Hands down. It all hinges on those vital hours we spend in bed. And what's so cool about the Eigh...