Episode
1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
1:03:02
Published: Mon Feb 15 2021
Description
“Don’t think your way out of stress, breathe your way out of stress.”Today's guest is Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman who is a Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University. He also runs Huberman Lab which studies brain states - such as fear, courage, anxiety, calm - and how we can better move in and out of them through practices like visual cues, breath work, movement, and supplementation. This is Part 1 of 2, so be sure to listen to Part 2 after this!In Part 1, Lewis and Huberman discuss, how to use the mind to your benefit when you experience stress, the two types of stress and how to deal with them, Huberman's thoughts on the Law of Attraction, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1072Check out Huberman’s website: www.hubermanlab.com Learn more about Yoga Nidra: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmritYogaInstituteThe Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-pod
Chapters
Andrew Huberman shares practical techniques to manage stress and anxiety, including breathing techniques, the importance of sleep, and visual cues to shift brain states.
00:00 - 03:51 (03:51)
Summary
Andrew Huberman shares practical techniques to manage stress and anxiety, including breathing techniques, the importance of sleep, and visual cues to shift brain states.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The two types of stress are acute stress, which is the immediate response to a short-term stressor, and chronic stress, which occurs over an extended period of time.
03:51 - 09:19 (05:27)
Summary
The two types of stress are acute stress, which is the immediate response to a short-term stressor, and chronic stress, which occurs over an extended period of time. It's important to take control of your mind and body to calm down and reduce the stress response in both cases.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Older adults with brain damage may struggle to control their behavior due to the impairment of their frontal cortex.
09:19 - 16:01 (06:42)
Summary
Older adults with brain damage may struggle to control their behavior due to the impairment of their frontal cortex. Engaging in physical activities like exercise can help take control of the body and indirectly lead to better control of the mind’s behavior.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Heart rate variability is significant in managing stress as the body adjusts to various stimuli.
16:01 - 26:21 (10:19)
Summary
Heart rate variability is significant in managing stress as the body adjusts to various stimuli. When the heart rate goes up due to external factors, the brain automatically slows it down, thus avoiding impulsive reactions.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The mind and the body have a strong connection, and it is important to be mindful of this in order to control both.
26:21 - 35:50 (09:28)
Summary
The mind and the body have a strong connection, and it is important to be mindful of this in order to control both. There are different breathing techniques that can be utilized to alleviate fatigue and increase alertness.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about two tools to help calm down our nervous system - physiological size and exhale, emphasize breathing of yoga nidra.
35:50 - 41:34 (05:44)
Summary
The speaker talks about two tools to help calm down our nervous system - physiological size and exhale, emphasize breathing of yoga nidra. Personal experiences and ongoing studies show that inducing stress can be beneficial.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The interviewee discusses the results achieved by individuals who use the principle of the law of attraction to attract things they want in life, touching on the significance of positive thought and visualization, while also examining what scientists know about the mechanics of thinking and how it influences behavior.
41:34 - 46:17 (04:42)
Summary
The interviewee discusses the results achieved by individuals who use the principle of the law of attraction to attract things they want in life, touching on the significance of positive thought and visualization, while also examining what scientists know about the mechanics of thinking and how it influences behavior.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Thinking incorporates sensations from past, present, and future, while perception involves the sensations we focus on in the present.
46:17 - 50:04 (03:47)
Summary
Thinking incorporates sensations from past, present, and future, while perception involves the sensations we focus on in the present. There is evidence for weak magnetic sensing in some humans.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Positive thoughts can lead to dopamine release, which can help us view the world as having more possibilities and put us into forward momentum.
50:04 - 56:50 (06:46)
Summary
Positive thoughts can lead to dopamine release, which can help us view the world as having more possibilities and put us into forward momentum. However, negative thoughts can have the opposite effect and shape our perceptions of the world accordingly.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The release of dopamine can help us achieve our goals by attaching it to positive thinking, action, and beliefs in heading in the right direction.
56:50 - 1:00:58 (04:08)
Summary
The release of dopamine can help us achieve our goals by attaching it to positive thinking, action, and beliefs in heading in the right direction. This creates a neurobiological system that increases the probability of successfully completing the process to achieve the end goal.
Episode1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Lewis Howes, in his podcast, emphasizes the power of sharing, reviewing, rating, and subscribing, and how it affects improving the quality of the show and reaching more people around the world.
1:00:58 - 1:02:52 (01:53)
Summary
Lewis Howes, in his podcast, emphasizes the power of sharing, reviewing, rating, and subscribing, and how it affects improving the quality of the show and reaching more people around the world. He also encourages his subscribers to receive weekly inspirational messages by texting the word "podcast" to 614-350-3960.