Today’s episode provides an introduction to how the nervous system works to create sensations, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and behaviors, as well as how we can change our nervous system— a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. The information sets the stage for all Huberman Lab Podcast episodes that follow by covering neurons, synapses, brain chemicals and the rhythms that control our ability to focus, learn and sleep… and more. Thank you for your interest in science. We'll see you next week. Athletic Greens: <a href= "https://athleticgreens.com/huberman">https://athleticgreens.com/huberman</a> InsideTracker: <a href= "https://info.insidetracker.com/huberman">https://info.insidetracker.com/huberman</a> Time stamps for the episode can be found below. <ul> <li>What is the Nervous System 5:00 Deja Vu 8:55</li> <li>How War, Guns & Soap Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain 10:50</li> <li>Jennifer Aniston Neurons 13:30</li> <li>Sensations 14:30 Magnetic Sensing & Mating 16:10</li> <li>Perceptions & The Spotlight of Attention 17:30</li> <li>Multi-Tasking Is Real 18:30</li> <li>Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Control of Behavior 20:10</li> <li>Focusing the Mind 21:15</li> <li>Emotions + The Chemicals of Emotions 21:55</li> <li>Antidepressants 24:30</li> <li>Thoughts & Thought Control 27:40</li> <li>Actions 28:35</li> <li>How We Control Our Impulses 33:20</li> <li>Neuroplasticity: The Holy Grail of Neuroscience 36:25</li> <li>The Portal to Neuroplasticity 41:20</li> <li>Accelerating Learning in Sleep 46:40</li> <li>The Pillar of Plasticity 50:20</li> <li>Leveraging Ultradian Cycles & Self Experimentation 55:00 </li> </ul>

How Your Brain Works & Changes | Episode 1

The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses Neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body controls our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health.

We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.

Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration and neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology.

He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels, and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts.

Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and for various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.