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#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
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3:03:00
Published: Thu Mar 09 2023
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Brought to you by Athletic Greens’s AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and Protekt's REST sleep supplement. Andrew Huberman, PhD (@hubermanlab), is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. He has made numerous important contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford Medicine has been consistently published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell.Andrew is the host of the podcast Huberman Lab, which is often ranked as one of the top five podcasts in the world by both Apple and Spotify. The show aims to help viewers and listeners improve their health with science and science-based tools. New episodes air every Monday on YouTube and all podcast platforms.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by Protekt’s REST supplement! Protekt's REST is a new take on getting deeper, more restorative sleep. Protekt's REST supplement helps provide consistent, restful sleep without any habit-forming ingredients or groggy side effects. Simply add it to your last glass of water before bed, and it goes to work.REST has no added sugars, artificial sweeteners, or artificial ingredients. Protekt is veteran-owned, and they make all of their products right here in the USA. Protekt is offering you 30% off both flavors of their REST formula! Visit Protekt.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and use code TIM at checkout.*This episode is brought to you by Eight Sleep! Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover is the easiest and fastest way to sleep at the perfect temperature. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking to offer the most advanced (and user-friendly) solution on the market. Simply add the Pod Cover to your current mattress and start sleeping as cool as 55°F or as hot as 110°F. It also splits your bed in half, so your partner can choose a totally different temperature.Go to EightSleep.com/Tim and save $250 on the Eight Sleep Pod Cover. Eight Sleep currently ships within the USA, Canada, the UK, select countries in the EU, and Australia.*This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1 by Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit AthleticGreens.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and 5 free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product.*[05:20] Inspirations and principles.[07:51] Sleep, nutrients, exercise, light, and relationships.[19:30] Making movement matter.[27:37] Striving to "be like a mule" on Sunday.[29:32] The neurological processes of cultivating the physique.[33:20] Monday.[48:48] An aside about cheat day.[50:09] Tuesday.[52:35] Wednesday.[54:23] A strong neck is more than just an appealing aesthetic.[1:00:32] Thursday.[1:00:47] Friday.[1:01:56] Saturday.[1:02:46] A recap of how the days synergize with one another.[1:08:23] Nordic curls for boys and girls.[1:11:14] Minimizing shin splints.[1:13:47] You say soleus pushup, I say seated calf raise.[1:16:42] Flat feet, Tabata, and self-coaching.[1:18:32] The holy trinity of Andrew's sleep stack + one.[1:21:47] How the first half of your day should differ from the last half.[1:25:24] Dutch bicycles or bust.[1:26:55] Omega-3 supplement nausea.[1:28:48] EPA dosage, Carlson's oil on oatmeal, and sushi.[1:30:00] Benefits of EPA.[1:30:34] How EPA (and, in general, food) affects mood.[1:35:38] Are you eating enough nattō and Bulgarian yogurt?[1:38:00] Rhodiola rosea.[1:43:09] Tongkat ali and Fadogia agrestis.[1:45:00] Yes, men depend on estrogen too.[1:46:47] Fine-tuning fertility (and, by proxy, vitality).[1:55:11] Benefits of afternoon de-light.[1:57:07] The highs and lows of self-pleasure in the modern era.[2:00:03] Optimizing the health of one's reproductive material.[2:05:41] Is your smartphone sterilizing you?[2:11:05] Lessons learned from IVF.[2:14:55] Why you might consider selecting "Email receipt" at checkout.[2:17:52] The consequences of having more than two drinks a week.[2:19:09] Cocaine? Just say no.[2:20:50] Concerns about cannabis.[2:29:46] Changing thoughts on psychedelics.[2:36:31] Raising research funds with Huberman Lab premium.[2:40:12] Andrew's clinical psychedelic experiences.[2:48:15] A reminder not to trust street drugs, kids.[2:49:15] The exciting, seemingly endless applications of psychedelic research.[2:55:45] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The amount and quality of your sleep can strongly dictate your ability to focus and perform tasks during waking hours.
00:00 - 10:59 (10:59)
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Sleep neuroscience
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The amount and quality of your sleep can strongly dictate your ability to focus and perform tasks during waking hours. Temperature regulation during sleep, such as using the eight sleep pod cover, can improve the quality of your sleep and lead to better focus and productivity during the day.

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#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode, the host discusses the five key components of optimal health, which include sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and relationships.
10:59 - 33:41 (22:42)
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Health
Summary

In this episode, the host discusses the five key components of optimal health, which include sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and relationships. By focusing on these components and creating an optimal training schedule, it is possible to achieve specific goals and create adaptations in the body.

Episode
#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Ben Patrick, also known as Knees over Toes Guy, shares his insights on how to improve your leg strength and vertical jump by focusing on tib work and quality posterior chain work.
33:41 - 52:38 (18:56)
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vertical jump, leg strength
Summary

Ben Patrick, also known as Knees over Toes Guy, shares his insights on how to improve your leg strength and vertical jump by focusing on tib work and quality posterior chain work.

Episode
#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares his ultimate gym routine which includes endurance, leg strength, cold and heat adaptation, neural training and a casual gym session, with an emphasis on maintaining proportions and mobility, even for those who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time.
52:38 - 1:18:13 (25:35)
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fitness
Summary

Tim Ferriss shares his ultimate gym routine which includes endurance, leg strength, cold and heat adaptation, neural training and a casual gym session, with an emphasis on maintaining proportions and mobility, even for those who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time.

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#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Molly Maloof discusses the benefits of using the Eight Sleep tracker for sleep tracking and the importance of managing cortisol levels throughout the day for optimal health.
1:18:12 - 1:31:41 (13:28)
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Health
Summary

Dr. Molly Maloof discusses the benefits of using the Eight Sleep tracker for sleep tracking and the importance of managing cortisol levels throughout the day for optimal health. She also shares her experience with taking fat supplements and the associated side effects.

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#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast episode discusses different herbal supplements for increasing testosterone, improving libido, and enhancing fertility, including tongkat ali, ashwagandha, and rhodiola rosea.
1:31:41 - 1:57:39 (25:58)
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Herbal Supplements
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This podcast episode discusses different herbal supplements for increasing testosterone, improving libido, and enhancing fertility, including tongkat ali, ashwagandha, and rhodiola rosea. It also provides tips on how to take these supplements effectively.

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#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses how age impacts fertility, limitations on freezing eggs and creating embryos, what decreases egg and sperm quality, and a study on how the cell phone in a pocket can decrease sperm quality and overall testosterone.
1:57:39 - 2:18:06 (20:26)
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Fertility
Summary

This podcast discusses how age impacts fertility, limitations on freezing eggs and creating embryos, what decreases egg and sperm quality, and a study on how the cell phone in a pocket can decrease sperm quality and overall testosterone.

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#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
While cannabis has therapeutic benefits for certain illnesses, high potency THC cannabis can pose health risks, particularly for young males in their early teens and 20s, with a much greater risk of psychotic episodes.
2:18:06 - 2:36:56 (18:50)
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Cannabis
Summary

While cannabis has therapeutic benefits for certain illnesses, high potency THC cannabis can pose health risks, particularly for young males in their early teens and 20s, with a much greater risk of psychotic episodes. Very high potency THC cannabis can be especially harmful and unlike low dosage, these harms may not disappear over time.

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#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the potential benefits and risks of using psychedelics for treating psychiatric illnesses with Paul Conti, an integrative and trauma psychiatrist.
2:36:56 - 3:00:52 (23:55)
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Psychedelics
Summary

In this podcast episode, the host discusses the potential benefits and risks of using psychedelics for treating psychiatric illnesses with Paul Conti, an integrative and trauma psychiatrist. They acknowledge the importance of fundamental research and caution against the commercialization of psychedelics, while emphasizing the potentially life-changing benefits for those who may not have access to effective conventional treatments.

Episode
#660: Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance, Core Supplements, Sexual Health and Fertility, Sleep Optimization, Psychedelics, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show