

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman On Changing Your Biology With Behavior
175 snips Mar 7, 2022
Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and professor at Stanford, dives into fascinating intersections of behavior and biology. He discusses how hypnosis and breathing techniques can enhance mental well-being and trauma processing. The power of light, sleep, and certain behavioral tools in achieving optimal focus and performance is unpacked. Huberman also explores the impact of modern stimuli on neurochemistry and offers strategies to improve learning and enhance resilience, tying it all back to actionable insights for everyday life.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Focus and ADHD
- Focus follows visual focus; limit visual distractions to improve it.
- ADHD doesn't mean inability to focus, but difficulty shifting attention.
Optimizing Learning
- Combine audio and visual learning for better comprehension, but prioritize larger screens over phones.
- Engage in activities like cycling to regulate autonomic arousal and improve audio comprehension.
Behavioral Tools
- Prioritize behavioral tools like breathwork, light, and temperature before supplements or drugs for focus.
- Behavioral tools create lasting neuroplasticity, unlike drugs that create dependence.