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#496 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Science Of Peak Performance

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Jul 7, 2022

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Andrew Huberman

Dr. Andrew Huberman, a renowned neuroscientist from Stanford, shares groundbreaking insights into optimizing mental and physical performance. He discusses the intricacies of heartbreak and attachment, linking childhood experiences to adult relationships. The conversation dives into dopamine's role in motivation, emphasizing the necessity of moderation. Huberman also highlights the significance of morning routines, hydration, and balance in workouts, alongside the benefits of contrast therapy. Plus, learn how to harness fear for personal growth and why expectations can drastically influence performance.

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Mind-Body Control

Control your mind through your body, not just your thoughts.
Use physical actions to shift your autonomic nervous system and regulate alertness.

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Stress and Narrow Focus

Stress and anxiety narrow your focus, making it hard to think clearly.
This "narrow aperture" of thinking hinders problem-solving and relaxation.

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Universal Fear

A single breath of carbon dioxide can trigger a panic response.
This fear response is deeply rooted in our survival instinct.

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Mind, Body, and Autonomic Balance

03:27 • 13min

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Facing Fear: Understanding Psychological Responses

16:05 • 17min

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The Neuroscience of Heartbreak and Attachment

32:53 • 26min

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The Dopamine Balancing Act

58:49 • 17min

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The Power of Expectation

01:15:52 • 13min

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Motivation and Morning Routines

01:29:01 • 8min

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Hydration and Morning Routines: Building Mental Resilience

01:37:16 • 3min

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Optimizing Workouts and Nutrition

01:40:33 • 15min

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Harnessing Heat and Cold: A Guide to Contrast Therapy

01:55:10 • 19min

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Hormonal Dialogues: The Rise of Online Creator Influence

02:14:19 • 9min

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Embracing Change: Mentorship and Tattoos

02:23:22 • 17min

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Empowering Minds Through Accessible Knowledge

In 'Mastery', Robert Greene argues that mastery is not an innate talent but a skill that can be developed through a rigorous process. The book outlines several key stages: finding your life's task, undergoing an ideal apprenticeship, finding the right mentor, acquiring social intelligence, and fusing intuitive with rational thinking. Greene draws on the lives of historical and contemporary masters such as Mozart, Einstein, and Temple Grandin to illustrate his points. He emphasizes the importance of deep practice, self-directed learning, and the ability to read and navigate social dynamics. The book challenges the conventional notion of genius as a genetic gift and offers practical steps for anyone to achieve mastery in their chosen field.

The Expectation Effect

How Your Mindset Can Change Your World

David Robson

In 'The Expectation Effect', David Robson delves into the cutting-edge science of how our mindset influences every facet of our lives. The book highlights the power of the expectation effect, where what we believe can significantly impact our reality. Robson discusses topics such as the placebo and nocebo effects, how expectations can affect health outcomes, and how reframing our thoughts can improve fitness, reduce anxiety, and even extend our lives. The book is backed by extensive research and provides practical advice on managing expectations to achieve a better life.

Dopamine Nation

Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

Anna Lembke, MD

In 'Dopamine Nation,' Dr. Anna Lembke delves into the scientific discoveries that explain why overindulgence in high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli leads to pain. The book combines personal narratives from her clinical practice with the latest psychology research to illustrate how to find contentment and connectedness by keeping dopamine in check. Lembke discusses the impact of modern addictions, such as those related to smartphones, food, and other behaviors, and provides strategies for managing consumption and transforming lives. The book emphasizes the importance of balancing the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery.

Countdown

Iris Johansen

In 'Countdown,' Jane MacGuire, a young woman and adoptive daughter of forensic sculptor Eve Duncan and her husband Joe Quinn, finds herself in the midst of a deadly conspiracy. After a surprise attack, Jane must determine who is stalking her and what they want, all while avoiding the help of the police and the FBI to protect her loved ones. She teams up with Mark Trevor, a mysterious and potentially dangerous ally, to uncover the truth behind a two-thousand-year-old mystery involving a concubine of Julius Caesar and a cache of gold that could be used to fund a terrorist attack. The story unfolds with action, romance, and historical intrigue, keeping Jane on the run and racing against time as the countdown to zero approaches.

Chatter

The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It

Ethan Kross

In *Chatter*, Ethan Kross delves into the silent conversations we have with ourselves, examining how these internal dialogues shape our lives, work, and relationships. Kross, drawing from his own lab research and real-world case studies, explains how negative self-talk (referred to as 'chatter') can have detrimental effects on our health, mood, and social connections. However, he also provides tools and strategies to manage and harness this inner voice positively. These tools include techniques such as zooming out to gain perspective, using the second person to increase psychological distance, and leveraging the power of nature and placebos. The book is a comprehensive guide on how to transform negative self-talk into a constructive and supportive inner voice.

Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster.

The mind and the body are intimately linked. Trying to improve your mental outcomes without thinking of your physical inputs is a losing battle, but the question of which inputs to use, and when is a huge challenge. Thankfully, Dr Huberman is one of the best communicators of high performance advice on the planet and has a lot of answers.

Expect to learn the neuroscience of getting over your ex, how David Goggins trained himself to lean into fear, whether dopamine detoxing really works, the most important things to avoid doing during your morning routine, just how worried we should be about men's testosterone levels dropping, what everyone can learn about endurance from Lex Fridman, why Andrew doesn't show his tattoos and much more...

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