Episode
#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
3:31:39
Published: Sun Apr 17 2022
Description
Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist at Stanford and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Brave: https://brave.com/lex - LMNT: https://drinkLMNT.com/lex to get free sample pack - ROKA: https://roka.com/ and use code LEX to get 20% off your first order - Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit - MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off EPISODE LINKS: Andrew's YouTube: https://youtube.com/AndrewHubermanLab Huberman Lab Podcast: https://hubermanlab.com Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Andrew's Instagram: https://instagram.com/hubermanlab PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (07:25) - Diet (17:30) - Attribution in science (20:11) - Rick Rubin (27:57) - Mental states (42:38) - Controversial guests (55:19) - Karl Deisseroth (59:34) - Difficult conversations (1:06:36) - Big guests (1:20:22) - Academia (1:27:23) - Freedom of speech (1:38:26) - If by Rudyard Kipling (1:45:37) - Music (1:51:16) - Public speaking (2:10:11) - Non-sleep deep rest (2:24:32) - Focus (2:34:52) - Stress and anxiety (2:54:48) - Sauna (3:06:14) - Sex (3:14:07) - Love and relationships
Chapters
In this podcast episode, guest Andrew Huberman shares his expertise in the field of neuroscience and discusses various topics such as the science of sleep, eye movements, and how to improve mental wellbeing.
00:00 - 01:00 (00:59)
Summary
In this podcast episode, guest Andrew Huberman shares his expertise in the field of neuroscience and discusses various topics such as the science of sleep, eye movements, and how to improve mental wellbeing.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The right people in your life and work can bring a lot of meaning and happiness.
01:00 - 05:36 (04:36)
Summary
The right people in your life and work can bring a lot of meaning and happiness. This includes your friends, loved ones, and those you work with or hire for your company. This episode is sponsored by Roka, makers of glasses and sunglasses, and Brave, a privacy-preserving browser.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The guest shares about having meals with multiple thousands of calories, one being a cheat day marathon with a friend and following Tim Ferriss' slow carb diet for ten years.
05:36 - 12:35 (06:58)
Summary
The guest shares about having meals with multiple thousands of calories, one being a cheat day marathon with a friend and following Tim Ferriss' slow carb diet for ten years.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the high calorie densities in non-bread and how good bread is often soaked in oil.
12:35 - 17:09 (04:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses the high calorie densities in non-bread and how good bread is often soaked in oil. They compare the experience of eating bread in Paris to the Pacific Northwest and mention the existence of amazing croissants as well as Indian non bread.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host discusses the calming nature of music with a musician, describing how it can take you to a different state of mind and inspire creativity.
17:09 - 24:11 (07:01)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the calming nature of music with a musician, describing how it can take you to a different state of mind and inspire creativity. They also touch on the culture of not giving credit to the strongest idea in academic papers.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A conversation about the art of podcasting and the anxiety that comes with it.
24:11 - 29:58 (05:47)
Summary
A conversation about the art of podcasting and the anxiety that comes with it. Joe Rogan is mentioned as trying to improve his podcasting skills and create an art form through his work.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how they have learned to find joy in their research through discovering the parts that they are passionate about.
29:58 - 34:28 (04:30)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how they have learned to find joy in their research through discovering the parts that they are passionate about.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Joe Rogan discusses the cultural significance of family dinners and special occasion dinners, as well as the importance of neighbors as part of a community.
34:28 - 41:09 (06:41)
Summary
Joe Rogan discusses the cultural significance of family dinners and special occasion dinners, as well as the importance of neighbors as part of a community.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The debate on whether all people have all things inside them still continues in the psychology, neuroscience and philosophy communities.
41:09 - 48:57 (07:47)
Summary
The debate on whether all people have all things inside them still continues in the psychology, neuroscience and philosophy communities. However, some individuals have lived out different versions of themselves in the first person, including some controversial figures.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Theranos case was a fascinating phenomenon in which a number of people trusted Liz Holmes while at the same time, a number of people didn't, and yet nobody gave ear to the skeptics.
48:57 - 55:26 (06:29)
Summary
The Theranos case was a fascinating phenomenon in which a number of people trusted Liz Holmes while at the same time, a number of people didn't, and yet nobody gave ear to the skeptics. People made real-world decisions based on data that was collected under false claims by the team at Theranos.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The guest describes their vision for a robotic future where robots are constantly moving around, with a mind of their own, which imitates the feeling of 'art.'
55:26 - 1:00:14 (04:47)
Summary
The guest describes their vision for a robotic future where robots are constantly moving around, with a mind of their own, which imitates the feeling of 'art.' Also, the podcast talks about the trend of Silicon Valley's 'monk-like asceticism,' where certain entrepreneurs are willing to deprive themselves of comfortable conditions.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on his initial repulsion towards individuals like Ghislaine Maxwells and Liz Holmes, and the difficulty of suspending judgement to have a conversation with them.
1:00:14 - 1:06:59 (06:45)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his initial repulsion towards individuals like Ghislaine Maxwells and Liz Holmes, and the difficulty of suspending judgement to have a conversation with them. He also mentions regretting casually mentioning a conversation with Vladimir Putin without properly preparing for it.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast host discusses his anxiety and the misconceptions about his Russian accent and why he shows so much love towards his guests and audience.
1:06:59 - 1:12:24 (05:24)
Summary
The podcast host discusses his anxiety and the misconceptions about his Russian accent and why he shows so much love towards his guests and audience.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Two individuals discuss taking risks and launching new art forms, and how people may be quick to judge others without knowing the full story.
1:12:24 - 1:18:12 (05:47)
Summary
Two individuals discuss taking risks and launching new art forms, and how people may be quick to judge others without knowing the full story. They also reflect on personal growth and what can be learned from others who have faced controversy.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Science is for everyone, regardless of personality types.
1:18:12 - 1:26:49 (08:37)
Summary
Science is for everyone, regardless of personality types. It's important to find the right community and place that suits your personal style to excel in the field.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how encouraging diversity, including "weird" ideas and behavior, in science can lead to more powerful and creative innovations.
1:26:49 - 1:31:38 (04:49)
Summary
The speaker discusses how encouraging diversity, including "weird" ideas and behavior, in science can lead to more powerful and creative innovations. Also, she touches on the potential dangers of online behavior and how it can influence job loss.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Establishing appropriate etiquette within the context of a conversation is important, just like in a classroom.
1:31:39 - 1:40:21 (08:42)
Summary
Establishing appropriate etiquette within the context of a conversation is important, just like in a classroom. Blocking or restricting people does not necessarily mean fear of the information they are posting.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the host recommends reading "If" by Roger Kipling as a mantra to live by.
1:40:21 - 1:46:09 (05:47)
Summary
In this podcast, the host recommends reading "If" by Roger Kipling as a mantra to live by. He highlights the richness of the poem and discusses how many of the lines offer guidance for living a well-lived life, beyond what people may expect from a book about neuroscience.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The emotions we attach to certain songs can greatly impact our relationships.
1:46:09 - 1:51:08 (04:59)
Summary
The emotions we attach to certain songs can greatly impact our relationships. From enjoying music together, to associating a song with a past lover, the power of music cannot be underestimated.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The power of the people in a room can inspire and destroy, according to the speaker.
1:51:08 - 1:56:47 (05:39)
Summary
The power of the people in a room can inspire and destroy, according to the speaker. The speaker shares a personal anecdote of a podcast guest snoring and smelling up the room, emphasizing the importance of in-person interactions.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the host talks about the difference between speaking off the cuff and sharing core principles that one has thought about for a long time, using Mick Jagger as an example.
1:56:47 - 2:00:23 (03:35)
Summary
In this podcast, the host talks about the difference between speaking off the cuff and sharing core principles that one has thought about for a long time, using Mick Jagger as an example. They also discuss the benefits of putting non-controversial education online, referring to a speaker who focuses on health and non-political topics.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast delves into the topic of war, exploring the disconnect between society's perception of war and its actual realities, while also considering how it is portrayed in the media and news cycles.
2:00:23 - 2:05:38 (05:15)
Summary
The podcast delves into the topic of war, exploring the disconnect between society's perception of war and its actual realities, while also considering how it is portrayed in the media and news cycles.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A disruptive audience member interrupted a comedian during an open mic night, causing the comedian to then roast the man in front of the entire audience.
2:05:38 - 2:09:36 (03:57)
Summary
A disruptive audience member interrupted a comedian during an open mic night, causing the comedian to then roast the man in front of the entire audience.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Some individuals who engage in long extended meditation retreats are unable to shift back to functional life due to the shift in their state of consciousness.
2:09:36 - 2:15:51 (06:14)
Summary
Some individuals who engage in long extended meditation retreats are unable to shift back to functional life due to the shift in their state of consciousness. This has caused fatal consequences for a few individuals.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the effectiveness of hypnosis in bringing individuals into a state of deep relaxation and projecting intense thoughts, and how it can shift one's default mode network through neural network research.
2:15:51 - 2:19:09 (03:18)
Summary
This podcast discusses the effectiveness of hypnosis in bringing individuals into a state of deep relaxation and projecting intense thoughts, and how it can shift one's default mode network through neural network research.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the host reflects on the thoughts of those in prison who claim innocence, the intriguing scent of ferrets and skunks, and the proximity of San Quentin and Alcatraz in the Bay Area.
2:19:09 - 2:24:06 (04:56)
Summary
In this episode, the host reflects on the thoughts of those in prison who claim innocence, the intriguing scent of ferrets and skunks, and the proximity of San Quentin and Alcatraz in the Bay Area.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Small compact spaces or wearing a hoodie/hat can improve focus, while mental focus follows visual focus, according to studies.
2:24:06 - 2:32:05 (07:59)
Summary
Small compact spaces or wearing a hoodie/hat can improve focus, while mental focus follows visual focus, according to studies. China's teaching methods also involve staring at a target with narrowed visual aperture to improve focus.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Ryan Hall and Ali Crum of Stanford discuss how consuming information on stress and adrenaline can improve your perception of stress and lead to sharper thinking, as well as how to leverage stress for improved work and creativity focus.
2:32:05 - 2:40:48 (08:43)
Summary
Ryan Hall and Ali Crum of Stanford discuss how consuming information on stress and adrenaline can improve your perception of stress and lead to sharper thinking, as well as how to leverage stress for improved work and creativity focus.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Avoid cold immersion within four hours after a training session designed to evoke an adaptation.
2:40:48 - 2:50:07 (09:18)
Summary
Avoid cold immersion within four hours after a training session designed to evoke an adaptation. Also, squatting five times a week for low reps is ideal for strength training because of neural adaptation.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
To build endurance while building strength, it is advisable to take one day a week and add to that all-out max heart rate work for 90 seconds and on off days sprint for 90 seconds, and then rest and repeat.
2:50:07 - 2:54:29 (04:22)
Summary
To build endurance while building strength, it is advisable to take one day a week and add to that all-out max heart rate work for 90 seconds and on off days sprint for 90 seconds, and then rest and repeat. This provides the typical person with a combination of muscle, strength, and endurance while maintaining overall health.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Dr. Rhonda Patrick shares the research behind sauna use and its benefits, including increased epinephrine and dopamine, reduced cardiovascular mortality, and improved growth hormone release.
2:54:29 - 3:00:24 (05:54)
Summary
Dr. Rhonda Patrick shares the research behind sauna use and its benefits, including increased epinephrine and dopamine, reduced cardiovascular mortality, and improved growth hormone release.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Soberg principle suggests ending a session of ice and heat with cold rather than heat, specifically to stimulate an increase in metabolism.
3:00:24 - 3:06:34 (06:09)
Summary
The Soberg principle suggests ending a session of ice and heat with cold rather than heat, specifically to stimulate an increase in metabolism. It is suggested to allow the ice to melt with the shivering to break up the thermal layer and fully experience the benefits.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast will cover a series of topics related to sexual health including understanding arousal and orgasm, the dynamics of mating relationships, and the neurologic changes that result from sexual activity.
3:06:34 - 3:16:57 (10:23)
Summary
This podcast will cover a series of topics related to sexual health including understanding arousal and orgasm, the dynamics of mating relationships, and the neurologic changes that result from sexual activity. The series will attempt to educate listeners on sexual health and promote awareness of the topic.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The key components to making relationships work are taking care of oneself and taking care of the other person.
3:16:57 - 3:23:56 (06:59)
Summary
The key components to making relationships work are taking care of oneself and taking care of the other person. Providing emotional support and having good boundaries are also important in maintaining healthy relationships.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The pandemic has made people more aware of the benefits of doing things alone or with others, depending on finances, preferences and what they want their daily routine to look like.
3:23:56 - 3:29:07 (05:10)
Summary
The pandemic has made people more aware of the benefits of doing things alone or with others, depending on finances, preferences and what they want their daily routine to look like.
Episode#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this transcript, a person expresses their gratitude towards their friend for always being open-minded and supportive towards their ideas, and for being an amazing friend who gets excited about doing great things together.
3:29:07 - 3:31:11 (02:04)
Summary
In this transcript, a person expresses their gratitude towards their friend for always being open-minded and supportive towards their ideas, and for being an amazing friend who gets excited about doing great things together.