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Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. 200,000 people receive his weekly 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter, and he recently released The Essentialism Planner: A 90-Day Guide to Accomplishing More by Doing Less. Sponsors:Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: https://livemomentous.com/Tim (Code TIM for 35% off your first subscription.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail businessHelix Sleep premium mattresses: https://helixsleep.com/timCoyote the card game, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens: https://coyotegame.com*Show notes: https://tim.blog/2025/01/09/personal-reboot-greg-mckeown/*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.
What if consistency not motivation is the real secret to success? In this episode, I explain why waiting to feel motivated keeps you stuck and how showing up consistently, even on hard days, is what actually creates results. Through discipline and small daily actions, you can build confidence, better habits, and real momentum in your life. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/ If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
What if simplifying your life is the key to feeling calmer, happier, and more productive? In this episode, I share nine simple habits that have helped me reduce stress, gain clarity, and take control of my time, mindset, and energy—starting today. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/ If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
What if everything in your life—your success, your happiness, your future—was 100% your responsibility? In this episode, I break down the seven mindset shifts that completely changed my life. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Have you ever realized that the very things that lead to success, purpose, and fulfillment are the things nearly everyone runs away from? Discomfort, hard work, uncomfortable situations and conversations, are the things that no one desires more of, and yet… The ability to build a wildly successful and scalable business is within reach for nearly everyone reading this, and yet through self-selection on the few will do what needs to be done to rise to the top. Of the few that rise to the top, even fewer will do so feeling fulfilled in their life. It takes much more than skills and relationships to be successful. It takes grit and determination to do the hard things. It requires you go through emotionally taxing, ego killing moments of failure, humility, and self-realization to become adaptable and become who you want to be. In this keynote, Tom reveals the hard facts of entrepreneurship and what it takes to be in the 1%. “If you're only good in the beginning you lack grit.” After watching this it's time for a hard self-talk and challenge to yourself. It's time for a no B.S. approach of what will it take to build yourself into the person you desire to be. Don't underestimate what you are capable of, stop thinking too small and get uncomfortable. “To those human beings who are of any concern to me I wish suffering, desolation, sickness, ill treatment, indignities - I wish that they should not remain unfamiliar with profound self-contempt, the torture of self-mistrust, the wretchedness of the vanquished: I have no pity for them, because I wish them the only thing that can prove today whether one is worth anything or not - that one endures.” -Nietzche SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to The Journey Is the Win 0:22 | Entrepreneurs Survive Rock Bottom 9:12 | Connect to Purpose (Not Money) 16:41 | Develop Your Mindset First 24:16 | 6 Ways to Develop New Skills 37:13 | How to Develop Grit 46:16 | Identify Your Passion & Develop It 51:03 | Building a Scalable Business 1:01:29 | Value of Online Community 1:14:17 | Success Requires Clear Goals Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, moreNew episodes delivered ad-freeExclusive access to Tom's AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading listYou'll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-ImprovementMoney Mindset: Business & FinanceRelationship Theory: RelationshipsHealth Theory: Mental & Physical HealthPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist behind the worlds top health podcast, has kept his momentum rolling this holiday week with a blockbuster episode drop that underscores his empire building. On December 22, Huberman Lab released Transform Pain and Trauma Into Creative Expression featuring artist David Choe, a deep dive into turning suffering into art that racked up 89,000 YouTube views in just four days according to Huberman Labs own channel stats, positioning it as a potential evergreen hit for his audience of millions craving mental resilience tools amid seasonal stress.Just days later on December 25, he followed with Essentials How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health and Vitality alongside Dr. Kyle Gillett, tapping into evergreen biohacking buzz as confirmed on the official Huberman Lab site and iHeart listings, a strategic yuletide gift reinforcing his dominance in hormone and longevity science. This duo of releases highlights Hubermans knack for timing content around peak listener vulnerability, with the Choe episode echoing themes from a separate Gray Area podcast clip where similar dark mood philosophy surfaced, though Huberman wasnt directly involved there.No confirmed public appearances or business deals popped in the last few days, but a December 26 clip from an unnamed podcast recirculated Hubermans insights on training regimens that spike testosterone, per Idaho state app logs, sparking fresh social chatter on fitness circuits without new primary posts from him. His Protocols book remains in preorder hype on hubermanlab.com, teasing nervous system rewiring protocols that could cement his biographical legacy as the podcaster who mainstreamed neuroscience. Gossip mills stay quiet on personal drama, all verified intel points to steady podcast propulsion, no scandals or sightings to spice the feed. Word count 312.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
What if making money online is simpler than you think? In this episode, I open your mind to the many ways people build income online, share a powerful listener story, and walk through real examples to help you start asking the right questions and find a path that fits you. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
On Today's Episode: You are not alone if the recession has you nervous about what to expect. People have real concerns about whether or not they'll be able to afford groceries, gas, and even rent! For sure you've heard that millionaires are made in recessions, but how? Jaspreet Singh is joining Tom for a second time to get you up to speed on what it takes to get wealthy during any recession. Jaspreet is the Minority Mindset guru and Chief Money Nerd at Minority Mindset Companies. He's been creating financial education videos on YouTube for years and is breaking down all the reason you don't have to be scared during a recession It's all about assets and equity. The trick is that you have to know what assets to buy and how to chill long enough to allow equity to grow its way to wealth. Recessions create buying opportunities for people with capital or money that know what to buy to come out on top. Jaspreet is a voice of reason to remember that recessions are only bad or good in relation to which side of the equation you are on. This is a must watch if you're trying to find the best route through a recession that has most people nervous and panicked. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to Jaspreet Singh 0:14 | Recession Opportunities That Build Wealth 23:15 | Smart Ways to Invest In Any Market 39:11 | The Mindset Trap Killing Your Wealth 48:52 | Only 3 Reasons to Save Money 1:00:49 | Building Wealth Feels Boring AF 1:17:02 | Equity Is the Name of the Game 1:28:32 | Investing Against Debt 1:43:23 | When to Use Tax Advisor 1:57:10 | 8 Financial Concepts Tom Learned Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, moreNew episodes delivered ad-freeExclusive access to Tom's AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading listYou'll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-ImprovementMoney Mindset: Business & FinanceRelationship Theory: RelationshipsHealth Theory: Mental & Physical HealthPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the voice in your head guiding you or quietly sabotaging you? In this episode, I break down where your inner dialogue comes from, how it shapes your confidence, choices, and self-image, and how to rewire it. You'll learn how to recognize the inner critic, challenge outdated beliefs, and build a kinder, more empowering inner voice that changes how you show up in life. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
Have you ever realized that the very things that lead to success, purpose, and fulfillment are the things nearly everyone runs away from? Discomfort, hard work, uncomfortable situations and conversations, are the things that no one desires more of, and yet… The ability to build a wildly successful and scalable business is within reach for nearly everyone reading this, and yet through self-selection on the few will do what needs to be done to rise to the top. Of the few that rise to the top, even fewer will do so feeling fulfilled in their life. It takes much more than skills and relationships to be successful. It takes grit and determination to do the hard things. It requires you go through emotionally taxing, ego killing moments of failure, humility, and self-realization to become adaptable and become who you want to be. In this keynote, Tom reveals the hard facts of entrepreneurship and what it takes to be in the 1%. “If you're only good in the beginning you lack grit.” After watching this it's time for a hard self-talk and challenge to yourself. It's time for a no B.S. approach of what will it take to build yourself into the person you desire to be. Don't underestimate what you are capable of, stop thinking too small and get uncomfortable. “To those human beings who are of any concern to me I wish suffering, desolation, sickness, ill treatment, indignities - I wish that they should not remain unfamiliar with profound self-contempt, the torture of self-mistrust, the wretchedness of the vanquished: I have no pity for them, because I wish them the only thing that can prove today whether one is worth anything or not - that one endures.” -Nietzche SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to The Journey Is the Win 0:22 | Entrepreneurs Survive Rock Bottom 9:12 | Connect to Purpose (Not Money) 16:41 | Develop Your Mindset First 24:16 | 6 Ways to Develop New Skills 37:13 | How to Develop Grit 46:16 | Identify Your Passion & Develop It 51:03 | Building a Scalable Business 1:01:29 | Value of Online Community 1:14:17 | Success Requires Clear Goals Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, moreNew episodes delivered ad-freeExclusive access to Tom's AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading listYou'll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-ImprovementMoney Mindset: Business & FinanceRelationship Theory: RelationshipsHealth Theory: Mental & Physical HealthPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this solo episode of The SuperLife Podcast, Darin Olien dives deep into the true biology of energy—not motivation, not stimulants, not willpower, but the mitochondria themselves. Inspired by a groundbreaking conversation between Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Martin Picard, Darin reframes energy as an emergent property of how we live, not just what we eat or how much we sleep. This episode explores how mitochondria act as signal translators, listening to your food, stress, sleep, movement, emotions, purpose, and environment—and turning those signals into either vitality or depletion. Darin connects cutting-edge mitochondrial science with real-world practices around recovery, meaningful stress, consistency, connection, and alignment, showing how true longevity and resilience are built at the cellular level. What You'll Learn in This Episode 00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife & the mission of sovereignty and vitality 00:32 – Thera Sage sponsor: family-built healing tech & red light 02:10 – Why this episode is different: diving into cellular energy 02:42 – Inspiration from Huberman & Picard's mitochondria conversation 03:11 – Rethinking mitochondria: not just ATP, but information processors 04:03 – Energy as potential for change, not calories or fuel 04:39 – How thoughts, emotions, food, and stress shape energy 05:05 – Energy is dynamic, adaptive, and responsive to how you live 06:02 – Mitochondria as signal integrators: sleep, hormones, purpose, connection 06:50 – Mitochondria as antennas, not factories 07:16 – Translating life experience into biological energy 08:09 – Why we don't feel "energy," we feel energy flow 08:53 – Flow states, purpose, and why passion creates vitality 09:32 – Different organs, different mitochondrial roles 10:26 – Why energy optimization is not one-size-fits-all 10:49 – Energy resistance: the hidden cause of fatigue and burnout 11:47 – Chronic stress, poor sleep, and ultra-processed food as energy blockers 12:12 – Why recovery is non-negotiable for longevity 12:20 – Caldera Lab sponsor: clean, performance-driven skincare 14:20 – The danger of constant output without recovery 14:45 – Sleep as a mitochondrial reset and repair system 15:40 – Exercise, adaptation, and why recovery completes the signal 16:22 – Intentional stress vs. chronic stress 17:29 – Food as information, not just fuel 18:05 – Time-restricted eating, fresh food, and metabolic signaling 18:27 – Meaning, purpose, and emotional states as cellular inputs 19:23 – Mitochondria, aging, and the potential reversibility of decline 20:06 – SuperLife framework: alignment over optimization 20:37 – Consistency beats intensity at the cellular level 21:19 – Stable rhythms: sleep, nourishment, hydration, movement 21:45 – Stillness, meditation, and parasympathetic repair 22:35 – Growth requires both resistance and recovery 24:44 – Connection, community, and loneliness as biological signals 25:27 – Eliminating fatal conveniences to restore vitality 26:02 – Your mitochondria are listening—change the signals 26:21 – Honoring Huberman & Picard's contribution to human health 27:12 – Energy flow as the foundation of a SuperLife 28:11 – Closing reflections and invitation to apply this work Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Caldera Lab: Experience the clinically proven benefits of Caldera Lab's clean skincare regimen and enjoy 20% off your order by visiting calderalab.com/darin and using code DARIN at checkout. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "Your mitochondria are not broken. They are responding perfectly to the signals you give them. Change the signals, and your energy, resilience, and life will follow." Bibliography & Sources Here is the bibliography based on the sources referenced in the document, formatted with direct links to the scientific papers, books, and the podcast episode. Primary Source Material Huberman, A. (Host). (2025, December 15). Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria with Dr. Martin Picard [Audio/Video podcast]. Huberman Lab. Link to Episode Picard Lab. Mitochondrial Psychobiology Group. Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Link to Lab Website Key Scientific Literature & Books Hood, D. A., Memme, J. M., Oliveira, A. N., & Triolo, M. (2019). Exercise and Mitochondrial Biogenesis. Physiological Reviews, 99(1), 669–715. Read Study Lane, N. (2015). The Vital Question: Energy, Evolution, and the Origins of Complex Life. W.W. Norton & Company. Book Link López-Otín, C., Blasco, M. A., Partridge, L., Serrano, M., & Kroemer, G. (2013). The Hallmarks of Aging. Cell, 153(6), 1194–1217. Read Study Mattson, M. P., Moehl, K., Ghena, N., Schmaedick, M., & Cheng, A. (2018). Intermittent Metabolic Switching, Neuroplasticity and Brain Health. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 19, 63–80. Read Study Picard, M., & McEwen, B. S. (2018). Psychological Stress and Mitochondria: A Systematic Review. Psychosomatic Medicine, 80(2), 126–140. Read Study Picard, M., & Shirihai, O. S. (2022). Mitochondrial Psychobiology: Foundations and Applications. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 43, 102–110. Read Study Speakman, J. R., & Selman, C. (2011). The Free-Radical Damage Theory: Accumulating Evidence Against a Simple Link. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 26(1), 33–39. Read Study Wallace, D. C. (2015). Mitochondria and Cancer. Nature Reviews Cancer, 12, 685–698. (Note: Often referenced alongside his Annual Review of Genetics work on aging). Read Study
What if you're not broken just telling yourself the wrong story? In this episode, I explain how trauma works in the brain, why big and small trauma affect us the same way, and how the stories you repeat become your identity. You'll learn how to separate behavior from who you are and rewrite your story. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
There's no doubt that the holidays can be an extremely stressful time for many people. Whether you're dealing with loneliness and depression, family trauma, politically opinionated cousins, or staying disciplined with what you eat, there are a lot of landmines hidden among the holiday cheer. The good news is there are also highly effective tools and tricks that can help you navigate all of the potential difficulties that can crop up this time of year. By framing things in the right way, setting expectations for yourself and those around you, and looking for ways to find and deepen human connection, you can turn a potentially stressful time into one of the most beautiful times of the year. SHOW NOTES: 00:00 | Introduction 00:47 | Dealing with Loneliness 10:24 | Maintaining Discipline at Holiday Meals 18:40 | Navigate Emotional Storms in the Family 32:25 | Working Through the Holidays? 37:06 | Faking It With Family 44:10 | Fill Your Heart With Love Check out our sponsors: Indeed: Get a FREE $75 CREDIT to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/IMPACT Pique: Go to piquetea.com/impact and use code IMPACT at checkout to get 5% off sitewide + FREE SHIPPING when you purchase a pu'er bundle! Backcountry: Go to Backcountry.com/theory and enter promo code THEORY to get 15% OFF your first full-priced purchase. Blinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/impact Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription. InsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, moreNew episodes delivered ad-freeExclusive access to Tom's AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading listYou'll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-ImprovementMoney Mindset: Business & FinanceRelationship Theory: RelationshipsHealth Theory: Mental & Physical HealthPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join our healthy friendship circle and transform chaotic mornings with one powerful permission slip! You'll also discover the carb timing shift that eliminated all-day hunger and brain fog, a breathing technique that taps directly into your parasympathetic nervous system in minutes, and the power of a single breath! Laura, Alyce and I dish about all our tips and tricks with you! LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) The Pillars of W.E.L.L.N.E.S.S. with Alyce Adams and Laura Coleman Waite Alyce Adams, RN KegelQueen.com Website Laura Coleman Waite, Structural Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer Just Muscles Website Laura on Instagram Prior Episodes of Wellness While Walking Featuring Laura and Alyce: 259: From Cheat Days to Walking "Cleats": Health Experts Offer Their Own Healthy LIfestyle Advice with Alyce Adams, RN and Laura Coleman Waite 260: Health Experts and Their 20 Minute Dinners, with Alyce Adams, RN and Laura Coleman Waite 261: Counting Steps, What You Need to Know About Muscle Pairs + Mindset Reminders with Laura and Alyce 171: Pain, Pain Go Away: Laura Coleman's Proven Techniques to Keep Us Walking (and Living) Well! 172: The Sweat-Free Secret to Strong Abs/Less Back Pain + Combatting Walking Muscle Woes 164: From Kegels to Confidence: Overcoming Vaginal Prolapse + Urinary Incontinence with Alyce Adams, RN, The Kegel Queen Nostril Breathing Research Study Cable weight blog post from Laura Kion Clean Protein, Glutamine and Base Culture Keto Bread links coming! Viktor Frankl Quote Practical Applications of Grounding to Support Health Rick Rubin Podcast with Jack Kruse and Andrew Huberman episode that mentions grounding (but it's 7 hours long!! Practicing Renaissance Time James Nestor, Breath Expert on Nostril Breathing Email Apnea Article Mug Cake ¼ C fine almond flour 1t coconut oil 1/2t vanilla extract 1 egg 1/4 t baking powder Pinch kosher salt Pinch of stevia or monk fruit as desired Mix all items together in a microwave-safe mug Microwave 1 minute until 'cake' springs back from the touch Remove from mug and cut halfway so that there are 2 rounds Top with nut butter, fruit spread, or any other topping of your choice! HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1. Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose "search" 3. Search for "Wellness While Walking" 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to "Ratings and Reviews" section 6. Click on "Write a Review" (if you don't see that option, click on "See All" first) 7. Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8. Thank you! I so appreciate this! How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer 1. Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here) https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2. Click on "Listen on Apple Podcasts" or "Open the App" 3. This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left "Wellness While Walking" 4. This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5. Scroll down until you see "Rating and Reviews" 6. Click on "See All" all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7. To leave a written review, please click on "Write a Review" 8. You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9. Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Goodpods Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : ) DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 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Every advanced master nails the fundamentals first. To perform at your best these are the 5 most basic and essential practices you need to return to time and again. A short episode covering the core requirements for good mental health and clarity in life. Whether you love Andrew Huberman, are a skeptic or don't even know who he is. These 5 lessons are science backed legit good advice worth repeating and remembering. SPONSORS
A year ago I exposed the criminal past of the founder of AG1. Now we're going to talk about the science.Check out Alexis Léveillé's instagram post:https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7SWK6vmyU/?img_index=1And subscribe to @nobullshitphysio https://www.instagram.com/nobullshitphysio/Athletic Greens is a green supplement powder that claims to meet “all your nutritional needs” with a daily $3 slurry of vitamins and adaptogenic buzzwords. If you've listened to just about any health-forward podcast in the last ten years, you've no doubt heard of it. And, if you've been following this channel for a while you probably also know that last year I exposed the criminal past of the founder who founded the company after we fled New Zealand for running a real estate scam. A few months after that report came out Chris Ashenden stepped down from his role as CEO. I also heard through the grapevine that they lost $45 million in subscription revenue because of my report.Even so, AG1 continues to be one of the most prominent financial backers of grifty podcasters — from Andrew Huberman and Peter Attia to Rich Roll and Tim Ferris. They offer lucrative sponsorship opportunities to anyone who is willing to repeat their health claims with a straight face.Part of their pitch is that unlike other supplement powders, they have actual science backing them up. While my earlier report posited the idea that you can judge the character of a company by the character of its founder, many people wrote to me that all they really cared about was whether or not AG1 actually works. They wanted to hear the science.Last week Alexis Maxence Léveillé (who goes by NoBullshitPhysio in Instagram) reached out to me saying that he had a scoop about AG1's scientific integrity and asked me to collaborate. We have spent the last few days combing through scientific studies, interviewing scientists and talking with representatives over at AG1.And, I have to say, we sort of found a bombshell hidden in plain sight in their academic research.In the video above we examine AG1's claims up close and report that they knowingly use an active placebo called maltodextrin as the baseline to determine if AG1 actually works. It's true that many microbiome studies also have used maltodextrin in the past, research that they cite from 2022 proves that maltodextrin actually harms gut health. While they could have simply used inert water as a baseline, they specifically chose to use a placebo that would inherently make their supplement line look better.Even with their home-team advantage, the only published study on humans they have in their lineup actually showed no substantial difference between maltodextrin and AG1. In other words: despite claiming great things on their website, it was pretty much a wash.But wait, it gets even weirder.Once I reached out to AG1's PR team and their entire slate of scientists, the research page began to morph in real time. They started posting about upcoming publications that haven't been peer reviewed or published, and vastly expanded their section on research ethics.There's a lot more to the story, but I don't want to ruin your enjoyment of the video I have posted above.Get Early Access on Substackhttps://sgcarney.substack.com/
Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist powering the worlds top health podcast, has been buzzing with podcast drops that blend brain science and raw humanity over the past week. On December 22, Huberman Lab released a gripping three-plus-hour episode with artist David Choe, diving deep into transforming pain and trauma into creative fuel, touching on hope, faith, even Santa Claus, as noted on the official Huberman Lab site. Just days earlier, on December 18, he unveiled a goal-setting hack episode urging listeners to visualize failure for success, highlighted by Apple Podcasts as a bombshell from Huberman Lab Essentials.The real standout came December 17 via PRNewswire, when Huberman guested on Punk Rock Sober, chatting profound topics like fear, gratitude, addiction, and punk rock sobriety with host Tyler Ramsey and his nine-year-old son River. This groundbreaking multigenerational talk, released December 15 and now on YouTube, redefined norms with Hubermans humble insights on bravery as showing up amid fear, landing big with recovery crowds.A niche ripple hit December 19 on YouTube, where SunPowerLEDs Tom Kerber reviewed Hubermans recent two-part interview with Dr. Glen Jeffery on light therapy for brain health, concussions, PTSD, even dementia and Parkinsons, praising its vision-boosting potential. No major public appearances or business moves surfaced, and social media buzz stays steady with fans on Huberman Lab praising his digestible science. Unconfirmed whispers of broader LED therapy expansions linger from that review, but nothing verified. Hubermans quiet dominance in neuroscience chatter continues, no scandals, just science that sticks.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
What if your stress isn't about time but how you use it? In this episode, I share the exact strategies I use to take control of my schedule, stop being busy, and become truly productive. If you've ever said “I don't have enough time,” this episode will show you how to take your time and your life back. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist behind the worlds top health podcast, dropped a bombshell episode on December 18 with his Huberman Lab Essentials series titled How to Set and Achieve Goals, breaking down dopamine driven motivation, visualization tricks like picturing failure to boost focus, and a space time bridging protocol for long range wins, as detailed on hubermanlab.com and YouTube. The Malaysian Reserve hailed it as groundbreaking, while Mens Journal spotlighted his three minute visual focus drill to hack your brain for success on December 19. Buzz exploded further with PR Newswire and WV News reporting on December 17 and 18 about his Punk Rock Sober podcast chat with a nine year old kid, a rare multigenerational deep dive that redefined norms in a sea of expert only talks, potentially marking a fresh biographical pivot toward accessible youth education. No public appearances or business deals surfaced in the last few days, but his upcoming Protocols book preorder dominates the Huberman Lab site, promising nervous system rewiring tools amid glowing fan testimonials calling him Nobel worthy. Social media hummed with newsletter signups topping one million subscribers and iHeart podcast charts, though unconfirmed whispers of a December 16 YouTube review on light exposure linger without direct Huberman involvement. Older drops like the December 15 mitochondria chat with Dr. Martin Picard fade against these goal setting hits, underscoring his grip on everyday neuroscience that could shape bios forever.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
What do you do when someone comes at you with aggression and your body freezes, fights, or shuts down? In this episode, I explain what's really happening in your nervous system during confrontation and how to stay grounded, calm, and clear instead of reactive—so you can protect your mental health and respond with confidence. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
Why do you keep saying you'll start tomorrow but never do? In this episode, I explain why it's not laziness holding you back and how to rewire your brain so you can finally take disciplined action, even when it's uncomfortable. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
Have you ever felt like your brain just doesn't work the way it used to? In this episode, I break down what's really happening when your focus fades, your memory slips, and motivation disappears. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.
Feeling overwhelmed before that big meeting or presentation? In this episode, I share my go-to stress management technique that can shift your entire nervous system in under 30 seconds. You'll discover the science behind the physiological sigh - a simple two-breath pattern that Dr. Andrew Huberman introduced me to - and learn how it activates your parasympathetic nervous system to bring instant calm and clarity. I'll walk you through the exact technique I use before every keynote and workshop, plus share two additional breathing tools (box breathing and triangle breathing) that you can use anywhere, anytime. By the end of this episode, you'll have three evidence-based breathing techniques in your stress management toolkit that you can start using immediately.Resources:https://drjobraid.comwww.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydrwww.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid I acknowledge that I create this podcast on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who have been the custodians of this land around Orange, New South Wales, for thousands of generations. I pay my respects to Wiradjuri Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize the continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. This acknowledgment is a small but important step in recognizing the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and the deep historical and ongoing relationship with Country. Disclaimer: The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as professional legal, medical, financial, business or other advice. You agree to obtain these services if you need these. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of they Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Biosnap AI here. In the past few days Andrew Huberman has been busy consolidating his role as the brainy high priest of health optimization while edging ever further into mainstream lifestyle coverage. On the flagship Huberman Lab podcast, his most biographically significant move was releasing a long guest episode with Columbia University mitochondrial researcher Dr Martin Picard titled Improve Energy and Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria, published December 15 on the official Huberman Lab site and feeds. That installment continues his pattern of anchoring his public persona to cutting edge but practical aging and vitality science, reinforcing him as a go to explainer of why you feel tired and what to do about it.A few days earlier, Huberman doubled down on the mass market side of his brand with an Essentials episode distilling his prior work with Stanford microbiome expert Justin Sonnenburg on How to Build Maintain and Repair Gut Health, again highlighted on HubermanLab dot com. That Essentials packaging is part business strategy part public service turning his sprawling catalog into easily bingeable bite size protocols that can keep the podcast at the top of health charts and extend its commercial life.Beyond his own feed, Huberman has been popping up as a reference point across media. The Economic Times recently ran a piece on why the first hour of your day matters more than you think, explicitly citing Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman on the importance of early morning light exposure for setting circadian rhythms and mental health. Hindustan Times likewise covered his advice on how to study effectively, noting his Instagram reach and boiling his guidance down to four habits like teaching peers and removing distractions tying his academic credentials directly to exam season anxiety and cementing him as the go to finals week neuroscientist.On the softer lifestyle front, Pacific Clinics November newsletter on environmental wellness name checked Huberman for his now standard bedroom formula of about 67 degrees blackout curtains and noise control proof that his once niche sleep optimization tips have become institutional wellness boilerplate. A UK sleep products company Putnams also published a December blog on Andrew Hubermans temperature trick for falling asleep faster further commercializing his cooling before sleep meme.In the podcast ecosystem he even crossed into recovery culture this week with a guest spot titled Andrew Huberman Gets Real With Tylers 9 Year Old Son on the Punk Rock Sober show listed on Apple Podcasts on December 15 a humanizing long form appearance that subtly broadens his image beyond protocols and performance.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Why does life feel dull even when everything is going right? In this episode, I explain why nothing brings you joy anymore and it's not your life, it's your dopamine. Cheap dopamine is taking away your motivation, rewiring your brain, and leaving you feeling numb. I break down how to reset your system so joy, drive, and motivation come back for good. High performers don't wait for clarity, they create it. This Mindset University call will help you see your blind spots and your next level. Grab your spot here
What happens when neuroscience, sobriety, faith, and fatherhood collide?In this powerful and unexpected episode of Punk Rock Sober, scientist and top-charting podcaster Andrew Huberman joins host Tyler Ramsey—alongside Tyler's 9-year-old son River—for one of the most honest conversations you'll hear about addiction, gratitude, fear, and what it really means to live a meaningful life.Andrew opens up about:The neuroscience of addiction and recoveryWhy gratitude literally rewires the brainThe hidden dangers of stimulant abuseFear, shame, and the psychology behind self-destructive behaviorRaising emotionally resilient kids in a hyper-stimulated worldWhy sobriety can be the most punk rock choice of allThis episode is raw, funny, deeply human—and unlike any conversation Andrew Huberman has ever had publicly.Whether you're sober, sober-curious, struggling, or raising kids in a chaotic world, this conversation offers insight, hope, and practical wisdom grounded in science and lived experience.
The Hidden Battle Inside Your Body That Is Controlling Your Cravings, Your Energy, and Your Life What if I told you the real reason you feel tired, anxious, moody, or out of control with your cravings has almost nothing to do with your willpower and everything to do with the microbiome inside your gut? In this mashup episode, I bring together some of the sharpest minds in nutrition, longevity, neuroscience, and metabolic health to expose the truth about why your body behaves the way it does and how quickly you can take back control. Dr. Amy Shah, Sergey Young, Max Lugavere, Bob Harper, and Dr. Andrew Huberman break down what is really happening beneath the surface and how your food, movement, emotions, and gut health are shaping the quality of your entire life. For years we have all been told to eat less, move more, and try harder. But the science these experts reveal shows something far more empowering. Your cravings are not a character flaw. Your low energy is not random. Your brain fog is not just stress. Your body has a rhythm, a chemistry, and a biological intelligence that can work for you or against you. And the moment you learn how to nourish the gut, protect the brain, stabilize hormones, and regulate your nervous system, everything begins to shift. Sometimes in as little as three days. Dr. Amy Shah breaks down why women face cravings and gut discomfort at nearly double the rate of men and how gut bacteria influence everything from hormone balance to mood regulation. Max Lugavere shares the foods that sharpen your mind and extend your life. Sergey Young explains why longevity has very little to do with genetics and everything to do with the daily choices you make. Bob Harper opens up about life after a major cardiac event and what it taught him about metabolic resilience. And Andrew Huberman gives us the neuroscience behind hunger, happiness, discipline, and why your brain is wired to respond instantly to the cues you feed it every single day. This episode is not about dieting. It is about reclaiming your biology. It is about understanding the relationship between your gut, your brain, and your choices so you can perform, think, and feel at the highest level possible. You are not stuck. You are not broken. You are simply waiting to activate a system inside you that is more powerful than you have ever realized. If you have been feeling tired, overwhelmed, undisciplined, or controlled by your cravings, this conversation will introduce you to a version of yourself you may have forgotten existed. A healthier you. A clearer you. A more powerful you. And the path to that version begins with the smallest daily shifts. One walk. One meal. One new habit. One more decision that honors your body, your energy, and your potential. Key Takeaways Why gut health is the foundation of balanced hormones, stable energy, and reduced cravings The difference between male and female nutritional needs and how the cycle affects hunger and mood The role of prebiotics, probiotics, fiber, and fermented foods in transforming mental and emotional health How exercise and sunlight act as natural mood stabilizers and gut optimizers Why your cravings are often signals, not weaknesses How longevity experts like Sergey Young simplify the blueprint for a longer, stronger life The neuroscience behind dopamine, discipline, and the habits that rewire your brain for success
Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.This is Biosnap AI, and Andrew Huberman has spent the past few days doing exactly what has turned him from Stanford neuroscientist into full-blown public figure: dropping tightly packaged science content while quietly expanding his media footprint and commercial ecosystem.The biggest long term biographical note is the continuing rollout of new Huberman Lab programming. On December 8, the Huberman Lab site released Master the Creative Process with legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp, a two and a half hour deep dive into routine, discipline, and creative work. Huberman positions himself not just as a brain explainer but as a kind of high performance curator, using Tharp to underscore his evolving brand as a coach of elite creativity as much as health.Just days later, on December 11, Huberman Lab Essentials issued How to Build, Maintain and Repair Gut Health with Stanford microbiome researcher Justin Sonnenburg. In this format, Huberman repackages earlier longform conversations into protocol driven, almost clinical briefings on diet, fiber, fermented foods, antibiotics, and probiotics. The Essentials line is increasingly central to his business model, feeding premium memberships, transcripts, and newsletter signups through the Huberman Lab platform and iHeart distribution, which still markets him as a top tier global podcast host.On the softer news side, Hindustan Times reported that Huberman's Instagram advice on how to study effectively has been circulating again, highlighting four habits used by high performing students: teaching others, eliminating distractions, structured time blocks, and active recall. For a scientist, having Indian mainstream press amplify old exam season clips is not trivial; it shows the stickiness of his protocols among students far outside his core U.S. tech and fitness audience.Lifestyle and wellness media continue to recycle one of his most viral ideas: NSDR, or Non Sleep Deep Rest. A recent explainer in the health and running outlet Runlovers credits Huberman with popularizing NSDR as a ten to twenty minute, neuroscience backed reset that mimics deep sleep brain states without grogginess, aimed at stressed professionals and learners. That kind of coverage cements NSDR as a signature Huberman concept in the broader self optimization culture.There are no credible reports in major outlets over the past few days of scandals, new Stanford roles, major investments, or public controversies involving him. Any claims beyond podcast releases, repurposed social clips, and third party explainers of his protocols appear, at this time, to be unverified chatter rather than established fact.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Are you trying to become someone others genuinely admire and look up to? In today's episode, I break down what real respect is built on and why it starts in the shadows long before anyone is watching. I'll show you how to become the kind of person you yourself look up to, what self-respect really looks like, and four daily actions that will transform how people feel in your presence. High performers don't wait for clarity, they create it. This Mindset University call will help you see your blind spots and your next level. Grab your spot here
My goal in this episode is for you to walk away knowing your ideal deep dopamine habits. Those little things you do that make you feel fulfilled and happy and like you are making progress in the ways that you want to. You know that feeling after you've been on your phone for 45 minutes scrolling or flipping through tabs and you look up and feel kind of empty? Like your brain is tired but you didn't actually do anything? That's cheap dopamine. It's the quick hit. The fast fix. The thing that feels good in the moment but leaves you drained and unfocused. Now imagine the opposite. You go for a walk, lift weights, write something meaningful, finish a book, or work on something that's important to you. It's not flashy. It doesn't give you the instant rush. But it gives you something way better… calm, clarity, and long-term satisfaction. That's deep dopamine. And today we're talking all about how to stop chasing the quick hits and start training your brain to love the good stuff. I could not do this without planning my weeks every Sunday… I physically couldn't! Here's the system I created & use & love! To plan your days and your life with intention… https://howtobeawesomeateverything.com/pages/2-0weeklyhabitsandplanningsystem What Dopamine Really Is Dopamine is a neurotransmitter. It's often labeled as the pleasure chemical, but it's more about motivation and drive. It plays a key role in what gets your attention and what keeps you engaged. Every time your brain anticipates a reward, dopamine is involved. It's what makes you chase something, whether that's a cookie, a workout, a new follower, or a big goal. It's not the dopamine itself that's the problem. It's where you're getting it from and how often. If you constantly flood your brain with quick and easy sources of dopamine, you make it harder to get motivated for the slower, more meaningful things. Andrew Huberman explains it this way: dopamine is not about the pursuit of happiness, it is about the happiness of pursuit. He also teaches that dopamine is a currency. We are always spending it, and when we use it on things that require no effort, we get very little return. But when we invest it in things like a hard workout or a creative project, the return is stronger and lasts longer. He emphasizes that dopamine is what drives us to act, to seek, to pursue… it is not simply about feeling good. It's about staying in forward motion. What Is Cheap Dopamine Cheap dopamine comes from fast, easy sources that take very little effort and offer very little reward long term. Some examples of cheap dopamine: Scrolling social media Watching endless TikToks or YouTube videos Snacking out of boredom Clicking for likes or notifications Gossiping or complaining Online shopping for things you don't need Checking your phone over and over without purpose These things feel good in the moment, but often leave you feeling worse later. It's like junk food for your brain… sweet, salty, addictive, and ultimately unfulfilling. Studies show that excessive exposure to short-form content or fast dopamine triggers can lead to decreased attention span, mental fatigue, emotional numbness, and a decreased ability to feel reward from slower, more meaningful tasks. Huberman also talks about dopamine stacking... when you stack multiple sources of cheap dopamine together, like scrolling while snacking while listening to background noise. This overstimulates the reward system and makes it harder for your brain to enjoy simple or quiet activities. You become desensitized, and what used to bring joy now feels flat. That's the cost of too much cheap dopamine. What Is Deep Dopamine Deep dopamine is the kind of reward your brain gets from actions that require effort, presence, or skill. It builds over time and leads to a longer-lasting sense of fulfillment. Examples of deep dopamine: Strength training or physical exercise Reading a book Writing or creating something Deep, uninterrupted work Learning a new skill Spending intentional time with people you love Completing a long project Volunteering or contributing in a meaningful way These habits take more focus and often feel slower, but they leave you with a sense of momentum and pride. You don't crash after them. You build from them. When you choose deep dopamine, you're making a longer-term investment in your mental clarity, emotional resilience, and sense of purpose. You start feeling calm instead of anxious, proud instead of overstimulated, and you strengthen your ability to focus and follow through. Huberman explains that deep dopamine is often tied to effort. It's the system that rewards you after doing something hard, not something convenient. And that's what makes it powerful. The satisfaction comes from knowing you earned it. Why This Matters The more often you go for quick, cheap dopamine, the more your brain becomes desensitized to it. Over time, you stop getting the same hit from a scroll or a like, and your baseline dopamine levels drop. It's harder to feel motivated. Harder to feel joy. Harder to stay focused. You might feel like you need constant stimulation to avoid feeling bored or anxious. But when you flip that script and start choosing deep dopamine more often, your brain rebalances. You regain your ability to enjoy slow progress. You stop needing quick distractions and start enjoying the quiet confidence that comes from doing things that matter to you. Research shows that daily engagement in physical activity, creative work, or focused learning helps restore natural dopamine cycles, improve mental clarity, reduce stress, and increase emotional stability. Huberman explains that one of the fastest ways to rebalance your dopamine system is to temporarily reduce cheap dopamine triggers and replace them with effort-based rewards... even small ones. The shift doesn't require massive lifestyle changes. It starts with awareness, then small swaps, and finally momentum. How to Train Yourself to Choose Deep Dopamine Recognize the patterns. When you feel the urge to scroll, pause and ask yourself what you're looking for. Are you bored? Anxious? Trying to avoid something else? Replace, don't just remove. If you're going to stop scrolling, have something better ready. A walk. A good podcast. A book. A 10-minute workout. Make a plan ahead of time. Don't wait until you're tired and distracted to decide what matters. That's when the cheap dopamine wins. Give yourself permission to enjoy effort. Deep dopamine often comes with friction. It's not always fun in the beginning, but the payoff is real and lasting. Set up your environment to support better choices. Turn off notifications. Put your phone in another room. Put your workout clothes or journal somewhere visible. Celebrate your wins. When you choose deep dopamine over cheap dopamine, take a second to notice how it feels. Reinforce that feeling. Huberman reminds us that the brain changes based on what it's exposed to regularly. Choosing deep dopamine isn't about perfection. It's about consistently reminding your brain what fulfillment actually feels like. The world is full of cheap dopamine. It's built into our apps, our habits, and even our conversations. But you don't have to live in reaction mode. You can train your brain to want the things that give you long-term growth and peace instead of short-term distraction. Start by noticing. Then start swapping. Choose things that challenge you, ground you, stretch you, and make you proud. It won't always be easier in the moment, but it will always be more fulfilling. That's how you create a life that actually feels good to live... one deep dopamine choice at a time.
What if you could stay calm no matter what life throws your way? In this episode, I break down why you lose control even when you know better and how to retrain your nervous system to stay grounded. You'll learn how past programming shapes your reactions, why your amygdala hijacks your logic, and the simple tools I use to return to center fast. High performers don't wait for clarity, they create it. This Mindset University call will help you see your blind spots and your next level. Grab your spot here
En este episodio de Gana Tu Día: El Podcast, Carlos Figueroa conversa con Octavio Capó, fundador de Ice Flow, sobre la ciencia real detrás de los cold plunges y cómo esta práctica puede transformar tu cerebro, tu energía y tu disciplina.¿Quieres ser parte de la Ruta Ganadora?
Have you wondered why the hardest moments shape you the most? In this episode, I show why your pain isn't a punishment but a teacher and how avoiding it keeps you stuck. If you're struggling right now, this episode will help you turn pain into power. High performers don't wait for clarity, they create it. This Mindset University call will help you see your blind spots and your next level. Grab your spot here
A few weeks ago Andrew Huberman announced that he had partnered with the sports and eyewear company Roka. Together they've put out a specially branded blue-blocking glasses that are designed to help you wind down and get better sleep at night. If that sounds weird to you, you're not alone. Over the years Huberman, who a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology, has repeatedly said that that he didn't believe that blue blocking classes did all that much. Was it possible that a giant financial windfall could have changed his mind on settled science? It's not totally surprising that leading influencers might themselves be influenced by tidal wave amounts of cash. As @TaylorLorenz mentions, we've always doctors on industry payrolls shilling everything from sugar to cigarettes. What's new is that social media engenders para-social relationships with specific influencers whose own opinions, protocols and prognostications tend towards cult-like power over their followers. With more than 15 million combined followers across his social media accounts, Andrew Huberman is likely the most powerful scientific voice on the planet. So when he says something is settled science and then changes his mind for a cash grab, it undermines the public faith in information writ-large.It's just one small step from trusting to untrusting Huberman to someone trusting and then untrusting scientific explanations from anyone. (Incidentally, Benn Jordan just did a great piece on misinformation and explicit propaganda that shows how global powers capitalize on the general distrust of authorities).The thing that I find hardest to understand about Huberman's most recent grift is now that it happened, but why he would need money at all. What motivates his endless greed when it comes at the expense of his integrity? Stanford professors of his caliber make about $250,000 according to Glassdoor.com. That's a pretty solid amount of money all on its own. YouTube ads run automatically and pay about $5.50 per thousand views with what amounts to a strict firewall between his editorial content and the sponsor's demands. (THIS NEXT SENTENCE CONTAINS AN ERROR, PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH) Given that he has 365 million views on his channel, it's a simple calculation to figure out that he is bringing in about $7M a year from adsense alone. That means he's already making 28 times his ordinary salary without the need for any ethical compromises on his part. All told, the Huberman Lab podcast has generated at least $20 million over the course of its three year run to date. (CORRECTION THIS PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH CONTAINS AN ERROR: @hubermanlab I calculated that Huberman made $20M on YouTube ads based on his 365M combined views which make around $5.50 CPM. My math was seriously off. The true total would have been only $2M from ad sense. So instead of making 28x the standard Stanford salary, he only was making 3x. I regret the error and will issue a video correction)That's an unfathomable, wasteful and frankly obscene, amount of money from my perspective. Even so, Huberman didn't think that it was enough. The Roka deal will likely give Huberman a sizable payment of $1-2 million over its lifetime. Meanwhile, He has a further 13 paid sponsors on his show which, we can guess net him another $6 million (actually, just $600,000) or so a year. That mindset is what's fundamentally broken with the information universe we live in. Instead of being an upstanding credible vehicle for science, Huberman made the, probably unconscious, decision that money was the most important metric for success. The only silver lining here is that at least we can document exactly when and where he changed his mind on science.I hope that you enjoy the video.
Dr. Daniel Amen reveals that most chronic pain isn't just in your back, knee, or neck - it's in your brain. He explains the doom loop, a vicious cycle where pain triggers suffering, which activates automatic negative thoughts, creating physical tension that leads to harmful coping habits and more pain. Through scanning over 300,000 brains from 155 countries, he's proven that healing your brain can eliminate pain that's haunted you for years, even when MRIs show structural damage. You'll learn why believing every negative thought is literally damaging your body, and discover how practices like gratitude, managing your mind, and connecting to faith can set you free. This episode gives you the complete roadmap to heal both your brain and your body by understanding they've always been connected.Dr. Amen's books:Change Your Brain Every DayConquer Your Negative Thoughts30% Happier in 30 DaysRaising Mentally Strong KidsAmen clinicsIn this episode you will:Discover why 70% of chronic pain is linked to brain health rather than physical injury aloneBreak free from the doom loop that cycles between pain, suffering, negative thoughts, and harmful habitsLearn to stop believing automatic negative thoughts that damage both your mind and bodyUnderstand how faith and belief in God can triple your protection against depressionUncover the hidden brain damage caused by alcohol, marijuana, and artificial sweeteners like aspartameFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1860For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Gabor Maté – greatness.lnk.to/1849SCDr. Andrew Huberman – greatness.lnk.to/1830SCDr. Joe Dispenza – greatness.lnk.to/1857SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Are you overwhelmed by trying to fix your entire life at once? In this episode, I break down the truth: you don't need 57 new habits. I'll walk you through the six habit categories that can transform your health, creativity, mindset, relationships, knowledge, and finances. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Are you tired of getting triggered by the same toxic people over and over again? In today's episode, I'll show you why their behavior actually has nothing to do with you and how to flip your perspective so you never give away your emotional power again. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Do you want people to truly respect you? In this episode, I break down exactly how respect is created not by forcing it, asking for it, or trying to be liked, but by embodying the standards and boundaries that show others you value yourself. I'll teach you the mindset shifts, behaviors, and daily habits that build unshakeable self-respect, and how that internal clarity translates into a magnetic presence that others naturally respond to. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Are you talking… or truly connecting? In this episode, I break down the psychology of real, lasting human connection. You'll learn why most people communicate from performance instead of authenticity, why your nervous system, not your words, determines whether someone feels safe with you, and how to create conversations that go deeper than surface-level small talk. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Is your attention span getting shorter every year and you don't even notice it happening? In this episode, I break down why your focus has been hijacked and how to retrain your brain to reclaim deep attention. I'll show you why your mind jumps from thought to thought, how phones rewire your dopamine system, and how to rebuild your ability to sit still, work deeply, and be present in your actual life. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
What if you could become the kind of person who rises above 99% of the world in the next 12 months? In this episode, I break down the real reasons most people stay stuck and the three habits the top 1% master behind closed doors. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Are you under-challenged and calling it overwhelm? In this episode, I show you how the ancient Misogi challenge can reset your mind, body, and spirit by forcing you to meet your true edge. I break down how applied discomfort builds willpower, dissolves mental noise, purifies old emotional baggage, and reveals the stronger version of yourself you've been avoiding. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Are you settling for a life that just feels fine? In this episode, I break down how your comfort zone becomes a psychological prison that keeps you from growth, fulfillment, and your true potential. I'll show you why your brain defaults to safety and how to recognize the hidden costs of staying the same. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Are you unknowingly manifesting the life you don't want? In this episode, I show you how your brain is wired to look for proof that things won't work out and how to flip that wiring so life starts working for you. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Are you making success harder than it needs to be? In this episode, I break down the systems that make discipline automatic—so you no longer rely on memory, motivation, or mood. You'll learn how automation, environment design, habit stacking, friction, default decisions, and accountability can make the right choices effortless and success easier. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Why does productivity feel so hard even when you want it badly? In this episode, I break down why your brain fights you, how to flip your internal “motivation switch,” and the real reason discipline feels impossible. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Have you ever felt like your brain is working against you? In this episode, I explain why anxiety shows up, how it's an outdated survival system, and how to turn the volume down using simple, science-backed tools. You'll learn how to be calm, take back control, and feel grounded again. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
What if learning has felt hard your whole life simply because you were taught the wrong way? In this episode, I reveal how your brain truly wires information, why mistakes supercharge neuroplasticity, and how top performers use psychological and neurological triggers to learn faster and remember longer. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Are you carrying things that are quietly destroying your momentum? In today's episode, I break down 10 things you must eliminate if you want to finally feel free, stop repeating old patterns, and step into the next version of yourself. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.
Are you afraid of being alone? What if solitude isn't a weakness but your greatest source of power? In this episode, I share how to rewire your brain and nervous system to find peace, purpose, and strength in stillness. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.