Episode

Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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1:47:36
Published: Tue Nov 16 2021
Description

Dr. Andrew Huberman, Professor and Neuroscientist at Stanford University and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, joins MFM hosts Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) to talk about how he's been able to create a top 10 podcast in less than a year, his morning routine, the diet and fitness trends where he calls BS, and much more.  _____ * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter. _____ Show Notes: (00:21) - A brief introduction to Dr. Andrew Huberman (02:40) - Dr. Huberman's punk rock background (16:47) - Dr. Huberman's mission statement (24:07) - Why he continues to be a professor even with a very lucrative podcast (29:12) - His morning routine (44:17) - The three easy things you can do to most improve your health and focus (59:45) - What Dr. Huberman is bad at (01:02:09) - The health fads that Dr. Huberman disagrees with (01:12:17) - Dr. Huberman's drugs of choice (01:32:00) - Whether being famous is enjoyable or not _____ Links: * Huberman Lab * Cal Newport books including Deep Work and So Good They Can't Ignore You

Chapters
Andrew Heberman, a neuroscience doctor at Stanford, is the creator of a popular YouTube video series and podcast called Heberman Labs where he discusses health topics such as sleep, stress, and addiction and offers easy solutions to fix them.
00:00 - 01:01 (01:01)
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Andrew Heberman
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Andrew Heberman, a neuroscience doctor at Stanford, is the creator of a popular YouTube video series and podcast called Heberman Labs where he discusses health topics such as sleep, stress, and addiction and offers easy solutions to fix them. He has quickly gained a large following and is now one of the top 10 most popular podcasts after only being around for 10 months.

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In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss various scientific-backed life hacks for improving sleep and focus.
01:01 - 04:34 (03:33)
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Science
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In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss various scientific-backed life hacks for improving sleep and focus. The guest emphasizes the importance of following these hacks based on peer-reviewed research to truly see significant improvements in overall well-being.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The podcast host attempts to keep a classroom-like structure in his podcast while providing tools on different problems he's worked on in the past, such as stress and regeneration, due to a growing need for stress management tools during the pandemic.
04:34 - 10:15 (05:40)
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Podcasting
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The podcast host attempts to keep a classroom-like structure in his podcast while providing tools on different problems he's worked on in the past, such as stress and regeneration, due to a growing need for stress management tools during the pandemic.

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This podcast discusses the inspiration behind creating a classroom aesthetic for podcasts and how it can create a more intimate experience for listeners.
10:15 - 14:15 (03:59)
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Podcasting
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This podcast discusses the inspiration behind creating a classroom aesthetic for podcasts and how it can create a more intimate experience for listeners.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The host discusses the impact of music on our emotions and mental states, including the release of dopamine and adrenaline.
14:15 - 18:57 (04:41)
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Music Science
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The host discusses the impact of music on our emotions and mental states, including the release of dopamine and adrenaline. He emphasizes the importance of using language effectively to better understand scientific concepts.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The Huberman Lab Podcast provides vetted information, with the host consulting with professionals before every episode.
18:57 - 25:07 (06:10)
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Science
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The Huberman Lab Podcast provides vetted information, with the host consulting with professionals before every episode. The podcast also turns down options to monetize through affiliate codes.

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The podcast discusses the mistaken idea that success can be achieved just by following the routine of successful people, the positive change in YouTube comments algorithm, and the misconceptions about having a billionaire on the podcast.
25:07 - 29:03 (03:56)
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Science Education
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The podcast discusses the mistaken idea that success can be achieved just by following the routine of successful people, the positive change in YouTube comments algorithm, and the misconceptions about having a billionaire on the podcast.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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Waiting 90 minutes to two hours after waking to ingest caffeine can reduce the chance of experiencing an afternoon crash.
29:03 - 34:30 (05:26)
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Productivity
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Waiting 90 minutes to two hours after waking to ingest caffeine can reduce the chance of experiencing an afternoon crash. Getting sunlight exposure in the morning can also bring your brain to a pseudo-sleep state, helping you focus better during the day.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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In this episode, the host explains how to maximize your morning mindset by limiting social media usage and utilizing slow-motion cognition.
34:30 - 37:45 (03:15)
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Mindfulness
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In this episode, the host explains how to maximize your morning mindset by limiting social media usage and utilizing slow-motion cognition. By taking this approach, you can extract and analyze the previous day's events in a more thoughtful manner.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The speaker discusses two different characters - the intellectual who relentlessly studies to crack a problem and the meathead who is jacked and full of wisdom despite being into punk rock and not indulging in vices like alcohol.
37:45 - 45:04 (07:19)
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Personalities
Summary

The speaker discusses two different characters - the intellectual who relentlessly studies to crack a problem and the meathead who is jacked and full of wisdom despite being into punk rock and not indulging in vices like alcohol.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
Podcast
My First Million
The two foundational habits for optimal mental and physical functioning are getting good sleep and starting your day with natural light exposure.
45:04 - 49:06 (04:02)
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Mental and Physical Wellbeing
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The two foundational habits for optimal mental and physical functioning are getting good sleep and starting your day with natural light exposure. These habits have a high return on investment for the effort put in to incorporate them into your routine.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The all new Operations Hub Enterprise allows ops leads to curate data sets for all users, resulting in faster and more consistent reporting.
49:06 - 52:48 (03:41)
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Operations Hub Enterprise
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The all new Operations Hub Enterprise allows ops leads to curate data sets for all users, resulting in faster and more consistent reporting.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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Learning to enforce blinders through no-go operations in the brain can help with focus, and this skill can be applied to other aspects of life, making it easier to engage in other activities quicker.
52:48 - 59:44 (06:56)
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Mental Health
Summary

Learning to enforce blinders through no-go operations in the brain can help with focus, and this skill can be applied to other aspects of life, making it easier to engage in other activities quicker.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The speaker shares his habit of exercising by weight training and running alternatively.
59:44 - 1:04:16 (04:32)
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Fitness
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The speaker shares his habit of exercising by weight training and running alternatively. He also mentions the different types of diets and predicts the comeback of salt consumption in 2022.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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Is there an optimal diet for humans or different configurations for different groups of people?
1:04:16 - 1:13:17 (09:01)
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Nutrition
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Is there an optimal diet for humans or different configurations for different groups of people? Research shows that as long as people ingest fewer calories than they burn, they will lose weight regardless of the type of diet they have.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The speaker discusses their eating habits, including their occasional indulgence in bread and Twinkies.
1:13:17 - 1:16:18 (03:01)
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diet, genetics
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The speaker discusses their eating habits, including their occasional indulgence in bread and Twinkies. They also touch on the topic of genetic differences and sleeping chronotypes.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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Testosterone makes effort and challenge feel good as it gives readiness for all kinds of challenges, including intellectual ones, and creates a feeling of wanting to fight all the time, although not necessarily fists.
1:16:18 - 1:23:46 (07:27)
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Testosterone
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Testosterone makes effort and challenge feel good as it gives readiness for all kinds of challenges, including intellectual ones, and creates a feeling of wanting to fight all the time, although not necessarily fists. The speaker also briefly mentioned that he is taking testosterone treatment.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The understanding of the mechanism behind stress can help people identify effective stress management methods regardless of the specific technique, according to this podcast.
1:23:46 - 1:29:07 (05:21)
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Stress Management
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The understanding of the mechanism behind stress can help people identify effective stress management methods regardless of the specific technique, according to this podcast. Mechanism comprehension can help individuals grasp the underlying principles and choose the method that works best for them.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The speaker believes that pushing each other to increase the quality and value of podcasts, whether it's a topic or a style of discourse, can elevate the medium and make it more serious.
1:29:07 - 1:32:59 (03:51)
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Podcasting
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The speaker believes that pushing each other to increase the quality and value of podcasts, whether it's a topic or a style of discourse, can elevate the medium and make it more serious. Although the speaker does not create ads, he admires and listens to podcasts like Ferriss and Rogan.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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The internet has changed the way we learn, with access to some of the best teachers in the world through online platforms.
1:32:59 - 1:38:48 (05:48)
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Podcasts
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The internet has changed the way we learn, with access to some of the best teachers in the world through online platforms. Podcasts have become a useful tool to share knowledge about various topics, from science to health, to help people overcome challenges and access information remotely.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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There are no guarantees when it comes to growing a podcast, but you can increase your chances of success by paying attention to your energy and being open to exploring new topics beyond your comfort zone.
1:38:48 - 1:44:36 (05:48)
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Podcasting
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There are no guarantees when it comes to growing a podcast, but you can increase your chances of success by paying attention to your energy and being open to exploring new topics beyond your comfort zone.

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Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
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In this conversation, the speaker talks about his own at-home gym and offers encouragement to his guest, predicting that they will become even more successful in the next few years.
1:44:36 - 1:46:23 (01:46)
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Fitness
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In this conversation, the speaker talks about his own at-home gym and offers encouragement to his guest, predicting that they will become even more successful in the next few years.

Episode
Dr. Andrew Huberman’s Path to Fame, Money, and Total Human Optimization
Podcast
My First Million