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Andrew Huberman

Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology; Host, Huberman Lab, Stanford University

Search every verified Andrew Huberman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Andrew Huberman, a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, has been active in public discussions on diet, metabolism, and neuroscience. In a series of episodes with Dr. Scott Kanoski, he discussed research on how Western diets high in fat and sugar may impair hippocampal-dependent memory in animal models, and how advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) formed during food heating may affect cognition. He also explored the mechanisms of GLP-1 drugs, noting that GLP-1 receptors are widely distributed in the brain and that these drugs may have potential applications beyond appetite suppression, including for memory disorders, while acknowledging ongoing debates about their brain penetration. In conversations about artificial sweeteners, he referenced rodent studies from his lab showing memory and glucose regulation changes after adolescent exposure, while stating that the evidence is mixed and no firm recommendations are available. Huberman has also appeared in discussions on gene editing, de-extinction, and consciousness. With Dr. Beth Shapiro, he discussed the ethics and science of gene-edited humans and the genetic engineering of animals like dire wolves, with Shapiro describing the 20 gene edits used to recreate the species. With Michael Pollan, he discussed plant consciousness, caffeine withdrawal, and the nature of consciousness, expressing skepticism about conscious AI and noting that feelings may depend on having a body. He has promoted his upcoming book, "Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body," on CBS Mornings and other outlets, outlining daily protocols for sleep, stress reduction, and focus, including morning sunlight exposure and deliberate exhales to slow heart rate. He also predicted that major AI companies will become biotech companies focused on non-invasive brain-computer interfaces.

Recent appearances

  • Become Harder to Break | Best Motivational Speech | Andrew Huberman

    October 16, 2026 · 📺 The Shifted Archives

    Become Harder to Break | Best Motivational Speech | Andrew Huberman Who is Andrew Huberman? Andrew Huberman is an American neuroscientist, professor at Stanford University, and host of the popular Huberman Lab podcast. He is widely known for making complex neuroscience and human biology accessible, helping millions of people understand how their brains and bodies work. Through his research, podcasts, and educational content, Huberman shares science-based insights on motivation, discipline, focus, sleep, and mental performance. His message emphasizes that by understanding and improving our da…

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  • How Diet Impacts Memory & Disease Risk | Dr. Scott Kanoski & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 15, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Dr. Scott Kanoski and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss how sugar and junk food impair memory, heat-processed foods and AGEs, and diet and dementia risk. Scott Kanoski is a neuroscientist and professor at the University of Southern California who studies how the brain regulates eating, food reward and memory. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition &...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jVES9ZV Timestamps…

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  • How GLP-1 Drugs Suppress Hunger | Dr. Scott Kanoski & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 14, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Dr. Scott Kanoski and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss where GLP-1 drugs act in the brain, how GLP-1 signals fullness through the vagus nerve, and food noise. Dr. Scott Kanoski is a professor of human and evolutionary biology and neurobiology at the University of Southern California. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition &...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jVES9ZV Timestamps 00:00 GLP-1 Receptors 00:…

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  • How to Rewire Your Brain to Crave Healthy Food | Dr. Scott Kanoski & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 13, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Dr. Scott Kanoski and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss how sugar preferences can be reset, how dopamine responds to food, and whether food addiction is real. Dr. Scott Kanoski is a professor of human and evolutionary biology and neurobiology at the University of Southern California. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition &...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/jVES9ZV Timestamps 00:00 Healthy Cravings 00:…

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  • How Artificial Sweeteners Affect Your Brain & Body | Dr. Scott Kanoski & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 12, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Dr. Scott Kanoski and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss artificial sweeteners and insulin, a rodent study on adolescent exposure and memory, and what human trials show. Dr. Scott Kanoski is a neuroscientist and professor at the University of Southern California who studies how the brain regulates eating, food reward and memory. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition &...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/j…

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  • The Truth About Human Gene Editing | Dr. Beth Shapiro & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 10, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Dr. Beth Shapiro and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss gene-edited humans, embryo screening for traits like height and IQ, and the CRISPR treatment that cured a child. Dr. Beth Shapiro, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and Chief Science Officer at ‪@Colossal‬ Biosciences. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/JKtj3zr Timestamps 00:00 Gene-Edited Babies In China 01:…

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  • Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted

    October 09, 2026 · 📺 JB EDITOR1

    Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman returns to reveal the truth about GLP-1s, peptides, and the testosterone collapse, and the 10 protocols he uses every day to fix his sleep, stress, and focus! Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is host of the world's No. 1 health podcast 'Huberman Lab', and is also the author of his upcoming book, 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body'. He explains: ■ His 10 protocols to become the healthiest version of yourself…

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  • How Science Is Bringing Extinct Animals Back to Life | Dr. Beth Shapiro & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 09, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Dr. Beth Shapiro and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss why de-extinction is not the Jurassic Park approach, the 20 gene edits behind their dire wolves, and what it takes to make an elephant woolly. Dr. Beth Shapiro, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and Chief Science Officer at ‪@Colossal‬ Biosciences. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • Bringing Extinct Species Back to Life | Dr...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/JKtj3zr Timestamps 00:00 H…

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  • How Plants Think & What It Reveals About Consciousness | Michael Pollan & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 08, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Michael Pollan and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss whether plants are conscious, how caffeine and THC evolved to manipulate us, and what makes human awareness different. Michael Pollan is a renowned author, journalist and professor at UC Berkeley. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us Ab...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/XLRVeiP Timestamps 00:00 Can Plants Sense Us? 01:04 Psilocybin Experience 02:33…

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  • How & Why to Do a Caffeine Fast | Michael Pollan & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 07, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Michael Pollan and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss fasting from caffeine for three months, what withdrawal felt like, and why that first cup back beat any psychedelic. Michael Pollan is a renowned author, journalist and professor at UC Berkeley. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us Ab...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/XLRVeiP Timestamps 00:00 Caffeine As Daily Drug 01:25 Roland Griffiths & Caffeine…

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  • Why AI Won't Become Conscious | Michael Pollan & Dr. Andrew Huberman

    October 06, 2026 · 📺 Huberman Lab Clips

    Michael Pollan and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss whether a conscious AI is possible, why the brain as computer metaphor breaks down, and how quantum effects might relate to consciousness. Michael Pollan is a renowned author, journalist and professor at UC Berkeley. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode:    • What Humans, Animals and Plants Tell Us Ab...   Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/XLRVeiP Timestamps 00:00 Can AI Solve Consciousness? 01:09 B…

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  • Why Every AI Lab Will Become a Biotech Company | Andrew Huberman

    October 06, 2026 · 📺 Invest Like The Best

    Patrick O'Shaughnessy sits down with neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman. They dive deep into the physiological secrets of high performers, exploring how founders can manage their energy, downshift after stressful days, and optimize sleep using science-backed tools like non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and physiological sighs. Huberman also shares his candid thoughts on the current "theatrics" of the public health and longevity space. Finally, they explore the wild frontier of neurotechnology, discussing the massive implications of reading and writing to the brain non-invasively, why AI gia…

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Notable quotes

“But we know now by looking at the ancient human DNA that in Europe at least where there's a lot of very tall people in Northern Europe, right? The Dutch are extremely tall. I remember going to the Netherlands and imagining that I was going to be like speciating there where I would be walking in between people as they were above me, you know, like like driving a tiny car where with a lot of big trucks on the highways ”

“We have this thing called IVF where people can make embryos and select what are deemed at this point healthy versus unhealthy. So people are doing genetic selection in humans through technology, right? People don't really stop too often and think, oh yeah, you know, how is that disrupting the human ecosystem in any different number of ways? But a few years back there was a guy in China actually who had been a postdoc”

“Everyone thinks you want low cortisol, but here's the deal. High cortisol in the early part of your day is what provides for elevated mood, focus, attention, your ability to learn. It's also what establishes low cortisol in the afternoon and at night which is a requirement for falling and staying asleep. So this peak sets up this trough. So you want high morning cortisol, low nighttime cortisol. These represent melat”

“The goal is to think about a mammoth in terms of what it does and what it looks like. And this gets back to this idea that you brought up in the beginning about a species concept. You know, this is one of the most common things that we hear. If you are going by a strictly genetic species concept where you're saying that a species an organism is classified just by some threshold of similarity sequence similarity to so”

“The big one now is who can develop it will probably be ultrasound but a non-invasive way of selectively activating or quieting brain areas with high amounts of temporal precision like getting people who are in locked-in syndrome to speak as Eddie has done or getting people who have a spinal injury to walk which Neuralink and Eddie and others are trying to develop technologies to do that is you know that's heroic righ”

“I'll go on record saying this. Anyone who thinks that Meta, Open AI, Anthropic, anyone that thinks that those are LLM AI companies is perhaps going to be surprised at this prediction. Every single one of those is going to be a biotech company. They're all interested in the brain. You talk to any of those guys, they may not have formal training in it, but they understand a lot of neuroscience, and they will all tell y”

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