About the podcast
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Core psychedelic episodes
Dr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelic Medicine
In this episode Andrew Huberman discusses medical research on psychedelic compounds with Dr. Matthew Johnson, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. They explore the biology and medical clinical trial uses of psilocybin, MDMA, ayahuasca, DMT and LSD.
Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris: The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health
Andrew Huberman and Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD discuss how psilocybin induces sustained changes in adaptive brain wiring and cognition, key components of safe and effective psychedelic journeys, the role of hallucinations, the use of eye-masks and music, as well as what effective therapist support consists of before, during and after the session.
How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks
This episode is a thorough exploration of psilocybin from the scientific and clinical literature perspective and ought to be of interest to anyone curious about psilocybin, mental health, neuroplasticity and/or psychedelics more generally.
Dr. Nolan Williams: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring
Andrew Huberman and Nolan Williams, M.D. discuss clinical applications for brain stimulation, behavioral protocols and novel drug treatments to halt and reverse mental health disorders, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Science of MDMA & Its Therapeutic Uses: Benefits & Risks
Andrew Huberman discusses methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) including how it works in the brain to cause short and long-term shifts in emotional processing and its clinical applications for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol and other substance-use addictions, the neuronal mechanisms for how MDMA elevates mood, empathy, motivation, social engagement, and reduces “threat detection” and how these effects can synergistically support talk therapy.
Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity
Andrew Huberman explains how ketamine causes rewiring of brain circuits and dissociative states to relieve symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), how ketamine impacts brain's opioid pathways which regulate mood and well-being and how ketamine therapy is used clinically to treat major depression, bipolar depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), suicidality and other psychiatric challenges.
Other episodes that mention psychedelics
How to Expand Your Consciousness | Dr. Christof Koch
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Christof Koch, PhD discuss the neuroscience of consciousness, how it arises in our brain, how it shapes our identity and how we can modify and expand it. Dr. Koch explains how human consciousness is changed by meditation, non-sleep deep rest, psychedelics, dreams and virtual reality.
Dr. Paul Conti: Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Paul Conti, M.D. discuss trauma: what it is and its far-reaching effects on the mind and body, as well as the best treatment approaches for trauma. They also explore how to choose a therapist and how to get the most out of therapy, positive and negative effects of antidepressants, ADHD medications, alcohol, cannabis, and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics such as psilocybin, LSD, ketamine and MDMA.
Essentials: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode Andrew Huberman and Dr. Sam Harris, PhD discuss how meditation can help us better understand the nature of the self and transform the conscious experience. Sam also explains how meditation can help overcome universal challenges such as distractibility, mental chatter and emotional reactivity, which can allow for greater focus and fulfillment in the present moment.
How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys
Andrew Huberman and Dr. Keith Humphreys discuss all the major addictive substances and behaviors, including alcohol, opioids, gambling, stimulants, nicotine, cannabis and more, focusing on how genetics and certain use patterns shape addiction susceptibility. They also discuss the best evidence-based tools for recovery, from 12-step programs to emerging treatments such as psychedelics and ibogaine.
Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path | Dorian Yates
Andrew Huberman and Dorian Yates discuss how to determine your natural strengths and passions and select which life path is right for you. Dorian also shares his journey and transformation from wayward youth to world champion athlete, his exploration of psychedelics, views on cannabis and on longevity and health optimization more generally.