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Life 3 Years After Stroke: Three years ago, Pete Rumple was in a hospital bed, weighing 337 pounds, unable to walk, unable to talk, and completely paralysed down his right side following a massive hemorrhagic stroke. He was on 17 medications and had just spent his first night as a wheelchair user. By his own admission, the first year was so dark that he didn’t want to live. Today, Pete does CrossFit every day, has lost 150 pounds, is off 15 of his 17 medications, and is about to launch a new business at 61 years old. This is what life 3 years after a stroke can look like and, more importantly, how Pete got there. The First Decision: Control What You Can Within days of his stroke, while still in the hospital, Pete made a choice. He couldn’t walk. He couldn’t use his right arm. Doctors were managing everything around him. But he could control one thing: what he ate. “I got to change everything,” he says. “And as I lay there, this was one thing I could control with all the things I couldn’t.” Pete reduced his intake to two or three bites of food per day. By the time he left the hospital 30 days later, he had lost 40 pounds. That single decision became the foundation of everything that followed. For anyone newly out of the hospital and feeling overwhelmed, this is perhaps the most important message: you don’t have to fix everything at once. Find one controllable. Start there. Books like Grain Brain by Dr David Perlmutter and Why We Get Sick by Benjamin Bikman are excellent starting points for understanding the role of nutrition in brain recovery; both are recommended in this episode.   Movement: From Water to CrossFit Pete’s physical recovery moved in deliberate stages. With right-side proprioception severely affected, his body couldn’t properly sense where it was in space land-based exercise felt impossible at first. The solution was water. “The water surrounds you,” Pete explains. “It’s easier to move with what we both have.” He spent nearly a year in the pool doing aquatic therapy, then transitioned to a gym with a personal trainer for four months, then, in April 2024, ditched his cane and started CrossFit. He now attends every day, with about 30% modification. The journey from wheelchair to CrossFit wasn’t fast, and it wasn’t linear. But it was intentional.   The Brain Science Behind Doing Hard Things One of the most fascinating parts of Pete’s recovery is how he used neuroscience to drive his progress. After watching a Huberman Lab episode featuring David Goggins, he learned about the anterior mid-cingulate cortex (AMCC), a region of the brain that grows and strengthens specifically when you do things that are difficult and unpleasant. “Everything I did not enjoy or created pain, I’m doing it.” This wasn’t masochism. It was a strategy. Pete began deliberately choosing the exercises, behaviours, and tasks he least wanted to do and watched his recovery accelerate as a result. His speech improved. His movement improved. His cognitive function came back faster. Bill adds important context here: when you visualise movement, your brain fires the same neural pathways as when you physically perform it. Pete used this daily, studying his CrossFit workout the night before, visualising each exercise, then arriving 30 minutes early to breathe and mentally rehearse before training. This is neuroplasticity working for you, not against you. The choice is yours: choose the hard that rewards you, or endure the hard that doesn’t.   Identity: Three Words That Changed Everything Beyond the physical, Pete’s recovery demanded a complete rebuild of who he was. An executive career was gone. Independence had been stripped away. The personality and habits that contributed to the stroke, such as overworking, overeating, and using alcohol to manage stress, needed to be replaced, not just removed. He approached this the way he’d approached business: with a framework. At any given time, Pete identifies three words that define who he is. Right now: resilient, consistent, and unafraid. “I try to be honest with myself and say, where am I now?” he explains. “And it may change, but it gives me something to triangulate toward.” This kind of identity-based self-management, knowing who you are deciding to be, not just what you are trying to do, is one of the most transferable lessons from Pete’s story. What Life 3 Years After Stroke Really Looks Like Pete’s neurologist, who once saw him quarterly, recently told him she doesn’t need to see him annually anymore. “We have not seen this kind of recovery before from what you had,” she said. He’s about to start a fractional leadership business with a former CFO. He does CrossFit every day. He sleeps well. He volunteers. He uses AI tools to stay sharp and curious. He is, as he puts it, “on the other side of it.” But he’s also clear-eyed about what’s ahead: returning to high-stakes work, managing the stressors that contributed to his stroke in the first place, and monitoring the potholes that come with re-entering a demanding professional world. “I realise that is a very real risk,” he says. “I’m going to test and learn.”   The Lily Pad Principle When asked how to frame the journey for people still in the early stages, Pete offers one of the most useful images in this entire conversation: “It’s like lily pads across the lake. Get to a lily pad, then get to the next one. Don’t worry about boiling the ocean. Don’t worry about what it’s going to be in months or a year. Step by step. Keep pushing.” That is life 3 years after stroke, not a finish line, but a direction. And for Pete Rumple, the direction is forward.   Want more stories like this? Read Bill’s book recoveryafterstroke.com/book | Support the show: patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke   Disclaimer This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. From Wheelchair to CrossFit: Life 3 Years After a Massive Hemorrhagic Stroke Pete Rumple lost 150 lbs, ditched the wheelchair, and now does CrossFit at 61. Here’s what life 3 years after a stroke really looks like. Turnto.ai InterviewPeter Rumple Interview EP 332Turnto.ai discount code: Bill10Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Life 3 Years After Stroke Recovery Journey05:31 Physical Recovery and Rehabilitation11:05 Dietary Changes and Weight Loss15:42 Medication Management and Health Improvements21:29 The Role of Visualisation in Recovery26:03 Embracing Discomfort for Growth33:31 The Power of Hard Work and Persistence40:53 The Journey Back to Work50:48 Navigating Health Challenges56:25 Resilience and Consistency in Recovery01:04:38 Proactive Health Management01:15:11 Defining Identity Through Resilience Transcript: Introduction to Life 3 Years After Stroke Recovery Journey Pete Rumple (00:00)And Bill, I want to take a second and plug your book back in the first ⁓ the first session I did with you, I referenced a number of things you taught me through the podcast that I did to make to start building momentum like the cooking dinner every day was the to do. That was your mission. Yeah. so much of what I’ve learned from you, the podcast and what’s inevitably in the book was a great starting point for me. And I built my, my stuff on top of it, but it was really great to stand on your shoulders and get, and get that lift. Bill Gasiamis (00:44)Hi everyone, before we get into Pete’s story and you are definitely going to want to hear this one. I want to share something I’ve been using myself that I genuinely think could help a lot of you. It’s called turn2.ai and it’s an AI health sidekick that keeps you up to date with personalized updates every single week. Did you know there were over 800 new things published every week related to stroke? Research, expert discussions. patient stories, clinical trials, events. It’s an enormous amount of information. Turn2 finds what’s most relevant to you and delivers it straight to your inbox. I use it myself and it’s genuinely my favorite tool for 2026 for staying across what’s new in stroke recovery. It’s low cost and completely patient first. You can try it for free. And when you’re ready to subscribe, you can use my code, BILL10, at turn2.ai slash sidekick slash stroke to get a discount. I earn a small commission if you use that link at no extra cost to you. And that helps keep this podcast going. Also, if you haven’t yet, pick up a copy of my book, head to recoveryafterstroke.com/book. Real stories, real tools. The same stuff Pete and I talk about today and a huge thank you to everyone supporting us on Patreon and in the other ways that you support the show and myself. You’re the reason this content stays free for the people who need it You can support the show at patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. Right. Let’s get into Pete Rumple’s story. Massive hemorrhagic stroke. Wheelchair couldn’t walk or talk 337 pounds three years later. He does CrossFit every day So you’re gonna want to hear this one. Let’s get into it Bill Gasiamis (02:35)Pete Rumpel, hello, welcome back. Pete Rumple (02:38)Hey Bill, it’s great to see you again. Bill Gasiamis (02:41)Great to see you too, my friend. ⁓ Last time we met was about a year ago. And this is gonna be a slightly different episode because we’re gonna talk about what things were like then and then what they’re like now, just so that we can paint a picture for people about how recovery has gone, what happened in the last 12 or so months. And in the previous episode, by the way, that was episode… 338 or something. And now we’re nearing episode 394, 395. will be. So I’ve been pretty consistent. So it means that it’s been over a year because I try and release one episode a week, et cetera. So it’d be a really good thing to do for people is to give them a bit of a guide of. some of the setbacks, some of the challenges, some of the things that have changed, improved. And now everyone’s different, okay? So this is Pete’s version. And what we’re hoping to do is kind of inspire hope, Pete, right? We wanna give people hope that things can change and improve. And even if it’s slower for you than other people, there can be a reward for putting in a lot of effort, hard work, re-educating yourself about what it means to live healthily. and all that kind of thing. And give us just a little bit of an insight because there’ll be a link to the original video where you can find out Pete’s complete story, but give us a little bit of an insight into the stroke, the day that it happened, what it was like. Pete Rumple (04:24)Okay, you bet Bill it was about 38 months ago. The stroke, was, it was a massive hemorrhagic stroke. ⁓ eight months in a wheelchair had to learn to talk again, walk again, all that. And, ⁓ so we had, ⁓ had the call about a little over a year and a half through it. And then, ⁓ now I’m further through it and, it’s gone amazing. I’m so lucky. So whatever we want to dig into that’ll be great. Bill Gasiamis (05:04)So your deficits were your right arm wasn’t working properly. Initially you weren’t able to walk. You were wheelchair bound for nearly six months. ⁓ So what are the physical deficits like now? What has changed? What has improved? And how did that go? what were the things that you did that helped you improve in that way? Physical Recovery and Rehabilitation Pete Rumple (05:31)Yeah. So Bill, I, um, it was my right side that I lost, which I forget what the term is, but, uh, it was my whole right side. So, um, when I, what, what I did that was important is first of all, totally overhauled my diet. And I, um, I had lost about 150 pounds. Um, I then, when I started about a year into it, I started, um, doing aquatics, the water aerobics to start dealing with their proprioception and the, um, and just movement. couldn’t, I couldn’t do that in, the ether. I couldn’t do it in the air. had to do it with the water. Bill Gasiamis (06:27)Okay, why is that? Because that’s interesting, because I have a similar problem with proprioception. My left side kind of doesn’t know where it is. There’s not enough information telling it where it is. And sometimes it overcompensates and I get off balance, etc. It feels strange. In the water, I also calmly, I felt calmly different, like I felt ⁓ more supported, even though the water wasn’t really supporting me. How was it for you? Pete Rumple (06:56)You’re absolutely right, Bill, because the water surrounds you, right? So it’s easy to move in the water with what we both have. So I spent almost a year in the water. then I started to, then what I did is I moved to a gym with someone helping me work out for about four months. And then in April, so almost a year ago, in April, I got rid of my cane and I went to CrossFit. And so now I do CrossFit every day. And that was really ugly at first, Bill, and I had to do a lot of modification. But now I modify probably 30%. But Bill Gasiamis (07:42)Uh-huh. Pete Rumple (07:54)row bike. can’t run yet. I’m still walking, but I’m getting ready to go to the beach and practice running for about a month. Bill Gasiamis (08:05)Okay, where in the head was the hemorrhagic stroke? Where did it happen? Do you know? Pete Rumple (08:14)The where, ⁓ I forget. Bill Gasiamis (08:18)That’s all right. It’s not important to remember. So also then, ⁓ when you had the hemorrhagic stroke, how was it rectified or resolved? Did they operate? What did they do? Pete Rumple (08:30)They didn’t have to operate. Bill Gasiamis (08:32)Uh-huh. Pete Rumple (08:33)They just, I got in there, they did things to make sure the bleeding stopped, ⁓ but it was no operation. Bill Gasiamis (08:45)what caused the bleed? Was it ⁓ high blood pressure as a result of your weight? Pete Rumple (08:50)It was a number of things, was high blood pressure, it was a lot of stress. They have a scale bill called the Holmes Raw Scale, Holmes with an L and Raw, R-A-H-E, where you can, it has like 42 major stress events. If you score under 150, you’re fine, 150, 300s. pretty bad and then over 300 is devastating like it’s predicts a major stroke or heart attack within a year. And I was 360 on that scale. I’d gone through the divorce, I had the kids, I had a job change, you name it, I had it. ⁓ Weight was not good, drank too much. So that was my wake up call. if you will, which was severe. And it’s been, it’s great now. Bill Gasiamis (09:53)Yeah, so your arm was completely flaccid, I think, when we spoke last. So where is it now? Pete Rumple (10:03)I can do everything with it. This is the, so I can lift and I’m lifting more weight, not where I was, but about probably 50%. I’m doing pull-ups with the arm and my legs are, I’ve worked them a lot. I’m very strong there. So it’s getting there. Bill Gasiamis (10:25)Okay, cool. When we spoke, you mentioned that in hospital alone, you’d lost 40 pounds. That kind of makes sense. A lot of people say that things change in hospital food relation. When you’re unwell, ⁓ how you consume food completely changes, as well as how hospitals ⁓ treat people with regards to the food, how it’s terrible, how often you get to eat. and how accessible it is. So, but earlier, a little earlier, you said that you lost 150 pounds all up. Dietary Changes and Weight Loss Pete Rumple (11:05)Yeah, Bill. So when I was in the hospital, which was obvious, I was there 30 days from the stroke. And that was where I had to make a choice. And it was like, if am I going to try and get better or not. And so what I did is I ate two to three bites of food a day. That was it because I was in a wheelchair, Bill, I couldn’t move. So coming out 40 pounds lighter was ⁓ a lot of work and a lot of fasting, if you will. Bill Gasiamis (11:42)Why did you decide that that was what you needed to do? How did you conclude that? I know I’m gonna be in hospital. I’ve had a hemorrhagic stroke. There’s nothing else I can do. What I’m gonna do is fast and stop eating food. How does that? Pete Rumple (12:01)was a first step, Bill. Absolutely. was like, I got to change everything. And so as I lay here, this is one thing I can control with all the things I can’t. Bill Gasiamis (12:14)In hospital though, most people in hospital don’t have that realization. I mean, that would have been days out from a hemorrhagic stroke. They’re telling you all these things. Like how did you get to that conclusion? Were you cognizant of needing to do that earlier before you got sick and then you thought, well, now I have to do it or was it an aha moment of some other kind? Pete Rumple (12:40)No, you’re absolutely right. And it was something I knew was getting out of control, Bill. And I couldn’t, I couldn’t resolve it. It was just, it was really tough. And I’m like, this is it. I mean, this is the ultimate wake up call. The other one, Bill, was I had, when I came into the hospital, I was on 17 meds. I now have two. and I’m at 20 milligrams and I’m probably off those in the next four to five months. So it’s been a long programmatic diet, nutrition, health, and it’s been three years. I mean, it’s not insignificant for sure. Bill Gasiamis (13:27)⁓ What was the 17 medications treating or or or managing? Pete Rumple (13:37)I think Bill, it’s almost like, like, what do you do with this guy? You got to throw everything at him to keep on going. I don’t think it would have been 17 for very long. It was probably stop gap measures. Some were pain, but even the pain bill second day. I said, I want no more pain meds, take them away. And it was brutal, right? Cause you know, the way you feel and the, my scapula, my legs, was, it was awful, but I was like, I found my way here, I got to find my way out and let me get off as much as I can and start the pilgrimage back. Bill Gasiamis (14:20)Before the stroke, would you have been somebody who would have taken a device to change your diet? Pete Rumple (14:28)I would have taken every hack I could have, Bill, before the stroke. Bill Gasiamis (14:34)Anything to avoid doing the hard work? that what you mean? Yes. Pete Rumple (14:38)Yes, sir. And look, I was always a hard worker. And I would work out and do stuff. But this is a whole other level. This became life or death. I mean, because you know, the stats bill, like, when I looked at the stats that about 75 % of people are gone in year one, there’s 25%, especially hemorrhagic, 25 % at the time. 25 % a month later, 25 % at the end of the year, another 20 at the end of year two. I’m like, I’m gonna go through all this and then I still have so little chance. So I just went for it and I went really hardcore. Bill Gasiamis (15:25)Did you eat, drink too much to manage emotional ⁓ stress, challenges? What do you think was behind it? Or was it just bad habits? Or did you think you were bulletproof? What was the reason behind it? Medication Management and Health Improvements Pete Rumple (15:42)Everything you just said, Bill, everything you just said. Yeah. I mean, it’s everything, right? You start justifying bad behavior. You have a reason for why things happen. And I just like, even when I try to lose weight, though, I might lose a couple pounds, but then I eat again and what I was eating, how I was eating. So in that first year, I went super deep on nutrition. and how your body works. And I went from, at the stroke I was 337 pounds. And then when I did my podcast with you, I was 180. Bill Gasiamis (16:25)Yeah, well, ⁓ one of the books that I’ll mention to people, you might have read different ones, and that’s cool. But the one that always comes to mind that I always recommend is Grain Brain by Dr. David Pelmutter. So if you’re in the very early stages of recovery and you want to make some changes like Pete did, read or listen to the book Grain Brain by Dr. David Pelmutter, and then ⁓ read a book called ⁓ Why We Get Sick. ⁓ I’m going to quickly do a search on ⁓ online because I keep forgetting the person’s name. ⁓ And what it’s going to do is going to why we get sick by Benjamin Bickman. And what it’s going to do is going to give people an insight into the. ⁓ I one of the things is the first book is the food that you can avoid and stop eating and the reasons why and how they benefit the brain and then ⁓ why we get sick is an insight into, in fact, exactly that why we get sick. so that you have an understanding of what might have got you into that real bad state. And then also before that, ⁓ the food component of it, because those two things, if you know why you got somewhere and then you know what the trigger was, what the thing was that made you get there, so the food, for example, then you’ve got a great foundation for taking the next step forward ⁓ and reversing it. Pete Rumple (18:02)Absolutely. Bill Gasiamis (18:04)and improving your health and improving your diet, losing weight and decreasing your risks of heart attack, stroke, cancer, all that kind of stuff. ⁓ So I love that you got curious. That’s what I did. I was in hospital reading and watching YouTube videos about how I’m going to recover, how I’m going to overcome things, all sorts of stuff like that. And it was… Pete Rumple (18:19)I remember. Bill Gasiamis (18:31)in a situation where control is given over to medics, doctors, surgeons, all that kind of stuff, you feel like you’re a little bit of a, you’re just floating in the wind and you’re not really stable and you don’t have an anchor point, right? So when you, if you want to feel like you’re a little more anchored, what you could do is you could take control of the controllables and Nutrition is one of those controllables and it doesn’t cost you any extra. You don’t have to spend money. Pete Rumple (19:04)You’re absolutely right, Bill. It’s a huge point. By the way, there’s a great app, and I know there are many, but there’s a great app called Yuka, Y-U-K-A. You can scan any barcode in the store and it will tell you the score and what’s wrong with it and the amount of food I was eating that was, especially in the U.S., Bill, heavily processed, additives, dyes. It’s like toxic. And so you can scan it and know what’s really in it. And it tells you what’s good, what’s bad. And it was a huge help. Bill Gasiamis (19:44)Yeah. So we’re going to have some of these links in the show notes for anyone who wants to find them. I’ll put a link to the books. I’ll put a link to Pete’s previous episode. We’ll put a link to that Yuka app. Pete, that’s your homework. You have to send me that link when we’re chatting. ⁓ When you say you’ve lost 150 pounds, like that is 50 kilograms. That is almost two-thirds of my weight. Well, it’s actually, yeah, it’s about two-thirds of my weight. That means that if I lost 50 pounds, I would just be a bag of bones. Pete Rumple (20:30)Well, and Bill, I was a bigger guy to begin with. have a big frame and I played a lot of US football, American football. So I had a lot of weight to lose, Bill, and it’s gone now. And I’m back up to about 205 and it’s all muscle life, about a 32 inch waist now. really, really fit and I go for it. And by the way, by the way, I want to make one point to all listeners that took a long time, Bill, like between being the wheelchair for eight months and then getting the pool. It took a long time. I used to go and sit and watch people work out to just reacquaint myself. Bill Gasiamis (21:03)How old are you? The Role of Visualisation in Recovery Pete Rumple (21:29)what it looked like and inspire myself. It has been a long road, but my goodness, is absolutely I’m on the other side of it now. Cause as I had said in the first podcast, the first 18 months, I did not want to live, especially year one, ⁓ immense amount of pain. had been a successful executive that was gone. Like it was really really rough. And so now it’s beautiful. And I want people to know that because it it’s so worth it. Delay gratification, you learn a lot about it. And it’s ⁓ Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (22:14)I love that delayed gratification, but also you went into a gym watching other people train when you couldn’t train, just so you can be around it and familiarize yourself with it again. That’s really interesting. That’s probably one thing I’ve never done is go to a gymnasium and watch other people train. It’s a bit creepy Pete. Pete Rumple (22:32)Yeah, it is. It’s weird. And people would look at me like, what’s he doing? And by and by the way, Bill, I did a lot of work on how to breathe, which was really helpful, how to how to manifest and to really sit and get mentally so I go even today, Bill, I go in a half hour before my workout to work on breathing and visualizing my exercises, because I get the the list of what my workout is before I get there the night before. So I study and I prepare and then go. Bill Gasiamis (23:10)What I love about visualizing is that if you visualize the brain actually fires off the exact same neuron and pathways that it does if you actually physically do that thing. And there’s been studies in the past that have showed that you can take an average guy like me and you can make them watch a video of somebody doing archery, for example, and you can ⁓ take them through a number of repetitions of this person, this champion doing archery. And just with that information and the visualization techniques later, you can take somebody who has basically never shot ⁓ an arrow through a bow and you can get them to a certain level of competence far more rapidly than you would have if you just got that person out of a crowd and sent to him. Have you ever shot an arrow? If they said no and they took the shot, they probably wouldn’t be able to do it as well as the person who was trained by just watching what the other person, the champion was doing. And when I was in hospital wanting to walk again, I’m sitting in my bed between sessions because I had a wheelchair as well. And I was visualizing myself doing the perfect walk, what the perfect walk would look like. And then I would take myself later to ⁓ therapy where I would be walking and I would be trying to replicate what I was seeing in my head so that we could get a similar result. And of course at the beginning, your leg is now doing it physically and it needs to catch up to the brain. The brain has ⁓ the pathway, but the leg needs to catch up. So then what the leg does is it goes, this feels a bit weird or this is a bit strange or this is not how I expected it. But it has a reference point for where to get to and how to do the perfect step, right? And then you’re closer to the perfect step than you were if you were just relying on therapists to ⁓ train you through that. Pete Rumple (25:22)You’re absolutely right, Bill. And the brain is amazing. Look, it can work for you or against you depending on what you’re thinking and how you’re doing things. And it was really amazing, Bill, because as I built my capability through CrossFit, it was amazing how my brain would start to take over. Like I wasn’t sure, but my brain was already, I got it, and so grew. It started carrying me and just getting it done. It’s amazing. Bill Gasiamis (25:58)Yeah, yeah. Embracing Discomfort for Growth But how did you know to do that? That’s the thing that I’m interested in understanding because I didn’t know the guy before stroke didn’t know about doing like magic like this. know, how do you, I don’t know, like, can you explain how you found yourself in that situation? Cause I can’t, people go to me like, well, how did you know to do that? Or how did you do that? And I’m like, I don’t know what happened, but something clicked. that made me stumble onto, discover, find all the necessary tools that I needed to get me to the next stage. I’ve never been able to do that before and I can do that now. Pete Rumple (26:46)Yep, me too, Bill, me too. And you know what? I think it’s how desperate we are for answers. And especially you can read all these blogs about what doesn’t work and what’s a waste of time, but you find the nuggets and you go for it. Here’s a great one, Bill. And I’ll send this in the link. Andrew Huberman, he runs a podcast called Huberman Lab. He had David Goggins on and he purposely waited for Goggins to share with him the research around the AMCC, which is the anterior mid-cruciate cortex, which is a part of the brain. And when you do things that are hard and you don’t enjoy it, that part of your brain grows and gets stronger. So I sat there, Bill, and I’m like, well, damn, if I can start to make my brain stronger, I’m going to do it. So I did all the stuff I hate to do. And I started doing it. And I started even faster, talking better, walking better, and really doing everything I did not like to do. And he even brings up the point when he describes it. He brings up that if you like running every day, It doesn’t work. But if you hate running and you have to go run, it works and it makes sure and make, they’ve learned so much that was, that was about three to four years ago. They found it, but this is a massive find in the brain. And I started using it, Bill. And what I started to do was everything I did not enjoy or created pain. I’m like, I’m doing it. And it took me from averting it to leaning into it. And it was amazing. it’s, you’d think it’s BS, it’s not. And Huberman, you know, he works at Stanford. He knows his stuff. It was really, really impactful. Bill Gasiamis (29:03)Yeah, it’s about being comfortable being uncomfortable, isn’t it? Like it’s realizing that you’re probably not killing yourself by paying in a little bit of pain exercising. also, yeah. Pete Rumple (29:16)And Bill, I will just say, I did a very good job for the first time in my life of listening to my body. So I go hard, I push, but when I wasn’t feeling it or didn’t feel right, I take the day, relax, and then come back stronger next. Bill Gasiamis (29:38)I want to pause there for a second because what Pete just described is exactly the kind of thing I wrote about in my book. The idea that the obstacle is the path, the doing the hard stuff in recovery. If you haven’t grabbed the copy yet, it’s called the unexpected way that a stroke became the best thing that happened. You can find it at recoveryafterstroke.com/book. The link is in the show notes and in the YouTube description. So let’s get packed. to Pete. Bill Gasiamis (30:08)Yeah, yeah, agreed. And it’s important to listen to your body after a stroke, because you don’t want to make things worse, especially when you’re still healing and still recovering and you’re still fragile, you know, there’s a lot of things that you need to take into consideration. However, being uncomfortable and being comfortable with that is really a good skill to master. ⁓ It is, ⁓ it reminds me of the saying that we hear that’s often attributed to the old great Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, which is the obstacle is the way, you know, when you get to something that’s really hard, you go for it, because that’s what you’re to be. That’s the purpose of the obstacle. It’s to overcome it, to find the way around it, under it, over it, through it, whatever it is. And Goggins is a scary guy. He’s a scary guy, because he runs without, without cartilage in his knees or something. I don’t know what he’s missing. but he shouldn’t be able to run, he shouldn’t be running and somehow he still runs. I think his version of running is a little toxic. I think he’s just a slight too far, ⁓ but nonetheless, it’s still proof of ⁓ what you’re capable of and how much people can push and go beyond their comfort zone. And if you’ve never pushed beyond your comfort zone, there’s no better time to do it. You really have to do it now because you want to activate the right neuroplasticity. You don’t want to activate negative neuroplasticity, which rewires your brain to be more comfortable, less willing to do hard things. ⁓ And therefore, you get the results of that. You get the decrease in your recovery or the ⁓ overcoming of your deficits. So I appreciate that whole ⁓ mentality of finding what’s hard and you’re probably in the right place. That’s probably what you need to do. Pete Rumple (32:07)Absolutely right, Bill. And I agree with everything you said. And look, I love Goggins, but it’s not to be like a warrior like him. The point is, like with Huberman, it was cool because Goggins thinks that way so much. He wanted to launch the foundational research with Goggins there with him. He purposely waited. So it was pretty cool. Bill Gasiamis (32:35)Yeah. And that that’s the thing, right? It’s like you get rewarded for doing hard things. ⁓ Stroke is hard. And if you ⁓ take the easy route, the comfortable route, the hard part of your stroke remains hard. Like it doesn’t get better. If you choose the other hard, the recovery Pete Rumple (32:59)right. Bill Gasiamis (33:04)benefits that you get from choosing hard of exercise, the hard of changing your diet, the hard of changing your mindset, et cetera. Like then that version of hard gets you a reward that is beneficial. The other hard just gets you more suffering. And that’s the hard you wanna avoid. Suffering without purpose. Well, suffering for a purpose gets you a payoff. The Power of Hard Work and Persistence Pete Rumple (33:31)That’s right. That’s exactly right, Bill. And look, with the, when you put it all together between the diet, though, increasingly working out, going after the deficits, all that, day by day, painful, hard, depressing, but you start looking three months, six months, a year later, you’re like, you start building your will and your ability. to do things you did not think you could do, and then it starts feeding on itself, and it becomes so powerful. Bill Gasiamis (34:09)Yeah, that’s my experience too. ⁓ Somebody put it in my head that I should start a podcast 10 years ago. It’s been 14 years since my first stroke this month, February, 14 years. It’s just gone like that. And then about three years in, a friend of mine said, should start a podcast type of thing. So I did. And it has been more than 10 years that I’ve been doing this podcast. ⁓ And I never thought that I’d be doing a podcast, let alone for 10 years. We’re talking about at the beginning, not a lot of episodes because I was too unwell to put a lot of episodes out. it’s ramped up now in the last four or five years, doing an episode a week, most weeks. And then the other thing I never ended up, I never thought I’d end up doing is writing a book here. Here’s the plug for the book. Pete Rumple (35:01)love it. I love it. Bill Gasiamis (35:03)The title is mental, like it’s the unexpected way that a stroke became the best thing that happened. ⁓ But the book is exactly the things that you’ve said. And I thought initially when I discovered those things about my book that I needed to put in my book, I thought that I was rediscovering these for the first time. Like at the very beginning, diets, ⁓ mindset, ⁓ exercise, sleep. ⁓ ⁓ meditation, hanging around other people who are positive, all that kind of stuff, doing stuff for other people, ⁓ like volunteering, that kind of thing. I thought I was discovering these things ⁓ for the first time ever, but turns out these are things that humans have always done. That’s what they default to. They default to all of these things when it’s necessary, and that’s where they get lost from. They kind of move away from there because they get diverted from there, from say, marketing or advertising or what somebody else is doing or through a lack of ⁓ focus from being distracted from work, from relationship issues, whatever the situation is. I didn’t write anything different in my book than has been written in the hundreds and thousands of books on this topic that have come before it. I just reorganized that and set it in my own words. But the reality is, is this is what people do when they’re trying to recover. They default back to the bare basics and they’re things that you can implement without ⁓ spending any extra money buying a course or anything like that. Of course, you might need to read it in a book for the first time to remind you or you might need to hear it on a YouTube video, but the reality is, is that nothing new in this book. Pete Rumple (36:51)And Bill, I want to take a second and plug your book because I have not read it yet. But back in the first ⁓ the first session I did with you, I referenced a number of things you taught me through the podcast that I did to make to start building momentum like the cooking dinner every day was the to do. That was your mission. Yeah. so much of what I’ve learned from you, the podcast and what’s inevitably in the book was a great starting point for me. And I built my, my stuff on top of it, but it was really great to stand on your shoulders and get, and get that lift. Bill Gasiamis (37:38)Yeah, isn’t it weird? Like it was just one thing, but it was the most important one thing. My whole world revolved around that. If I could put dinner on the table for the family in any capacity, it didn’t have to be like a five star meal or three courses or anything like that. It just had to be dinner. If I could do that, then that was kind of how I rehabilitated myself. I needed to be healthy enough, good enough, fit enough, have enough energy to just put a meal on the table for everyone when they came home from. work. was such a it’s such a it was it was important for many reasons. But it was also what I didn’t realize the underlying benefits that it was creating, which were the ones that ⁓ I noticed later after Pete Rumple (38:25)Yep. And you were re-engaging and you were pushing yourself. And I remember you go to the store to buy the stuff you needed sometimes. like all that stuff, Bill, when I look at the beginning, I couldn’t watch a TV for over a year. I couldn’t listen and did not listen to music for two years. It was, and now I’m like back in the fold, but it’s the push, the push, the push and just, you know, listening to the body, but going for it all the time. Bill Gasiamis (39:03)Yeah, exposure, like exposure, exposure, exposure, small, then larger, then more and more. I remember going to the stores to the local mall here, and we call it a shopping center, and parking the car, and then not being able to remember where I parked the car, walking around the entire car park, and talking to my brother, and going to him, he rang me just out of blue and I said to him, he goes, what are you doing? I said, I’m walking around the car park. He what are you doing that for? That’s because I don’t know where my car is. I’ve been looking for it for half an hour and I’ve got no idea where it is. I parked it and I just got no idea where. I don’t know which car park. I don’t know where I came in from. I don’t know what level it was on. And I was just walking around the car park talking to my brother, just telling him, I came and got a few things, but now I can’t get back to my car. Pete Rumple (39:55)Yeah, and there’s definitely you know bill once I got out of the darkness There’s definitely some really funny stories That that happened especially like the way The way I would walk people would see me I might be in a restaurant and i’m going to the bathroom and they think i’m drunk Yeah, and they’re like making fun of him like hey i’m not drunk, but ⁓ I get you know, I’m all right, I got it. And they’d be like horrified and I’d just start laughing. It was funny, but you gotta have some fun with it too, you know? Bill Gasiamis (40:34)Absolutely, you have to, you gotta laugh. you don’t laugh, well, it’s gonna be difficult time. You, ⁓ I remember when we spoke last time, you mentioned about trying to get back to work. ⁓ How did that go? Was it successful? Did you have some challenges? What was going back to work like? The Journey Back to Work Life 3 Years After Stroke Pete Rumple (40:53)So Bill, I’m gonna start back in June. I’ve done some projects, work projects, but I have not officially started working, but I’m going to. I’m starting a business with a close friend of mine, my former CFO, and we’re gonna start a new business. Bill Gasiamis (41:18)Tell me about the new business. What is it about? Can you share anything about it? Pete Rumple (41:22)Yeah, it’s called fractional leadership bill will probably go to companies that are ⁓ getting funded, trying to grow. They got a good idea. They can’t afford the people they need. So you basically it’s less consulting. It’s more you’re operating it for them and you work with multiple customers and it’s called fractional leadership is becoming a really pretty popular model. And, ⁓ and also for companies that have that have their revenue is stalled or shrinking, get them turned around. That was my background. My background was ⁓ running chief revenue officer. So everything that drives revenue in a company and I was a CEO twice. Bill Gasiamis (42:06)Uh-huh. Soon. Did you have a specific industry that you worked in? Pete Rumple (42:23)Yet a lot of times I call it TMT for telecom media and tech so tech companies and media and That kind of stuff Rosetta Stone was his language learning company. I was I ran all our institutional business education government and and ⁓ Corporate Bill Gasiamis (42:49)Wow, what a challenge. mean, technology is changing so rapidly. ⁓ I Pete Rumple (42:55)love it, Bill. And look, I’m sorry, I just had to make this point and not forget it. That was another thing I’ve done, Bill is I’ve gone heavy into AI. And I did it, not just because it’s the buzzword. But I’m like, Hey, if I’m going through this process, if I’m retraining my brain, why not try to get good at stuff that I either didn’t do or need to know. And it’s been so rewarding, Bill. Bill Gasiamis (43:24)out. Pete Rumple (43:25)It’s just crazy. Like AI, use chat chat, GBT, and it’s like my, my best friend. now work with chat daily and it’s amazing how the tech technology works. Not only can it be really helpful for figuring things out and having a partner, but it also remembers things about you in how it builds the profile. So it’ll basically say, Pete, don’t forget this, this, and this. And it’s awesome. It’s really killer. Bill Gasiamis (44:02)So here comes another plug, Pete. Okay, so this is not a sponsor, but it’s something that I truly believe in, okay? Because the person who contacted me, A, is an Australian, B, is a mother, ⁓ C, is a mother of two children with cerebral palsy. And she was looking for solutions to all the challenges that they faced as a family, especially to help her children, right? parent would do. So then ⁓ she used to do research like you and me jump on the computer, do some research, find out about all the things that ⁓ she needed to know with regards to what was most current in cerebral palsy right now. And she’s the struggle because ⁓ imagine like the time that it takes when you have a stroke brain to research, read, comprehend, determine whether Pete Rumple (45:01)We know. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Bill Gasiamis (45:04)whether or not that is applicable. Okay, that’s not applicable. Put that to the side, do another search. And then also going to doctors and researchers and all these other people and saying to them, what about this? What about that? And then them not being aware of anything that was new because they’re too swamped. They’ve got a massive workload. They don’t have time to be up to date with all the research, right? And this is a hundred percent a full on plug. I’m not apologizing for that. However, what this lady did, Jess from turn2.ai, I have a link to her interview as well, because I interviewed her, is she created an ⁓ AI that goes and does the research, the searching for you, and then sends you an email every week with everything new in your particular topic, for example, stroke. And then it tells you, I found seven, nine, 10 things for you this week that are new on stroke. It could be a podcast. It could be a research document. could be ⁓ whatever it is. It could be a book. It could be anything. It just finds it and sends you that information. And as your recovery continues, right, ⁓ what happens is ⁓ you might say, okay, now is there any information about food related to stroke recovery and healing the brain? And then it adds that to the search list. And then it comes back at the end of the next week with all the new information from food and brain. And then also whatever it was that you previously prompted it to find you. And it just keeps finding information and you build it and you build it and you build it. And then next week you get interested in meditation and you type, what can you tell me about meditation and healing the brain? And then it’s going to bring you all that information to your inbox. I spent hours and hours and days and days trying to find information about what I needed to know about stroke recovery. And when I found that little piece of paper, I had to go through the rabbit hole. I had to go down the rabbit hole and try and find ⁓ where ⁓ where it kind of where the exit point was where it led to so that I can discover whether I need to implement this, do this. So this just saves so much time and the guys are selling it for two bucks a week. Like you can get a month free and two, and then after that it’s two bucks a week just to find and do all the searching for you and bring you specific and relevant stuff. And we’re talking about scientifically relevant and specific like PubMed articles, like scientifically proven stuff, not what Bill ⁓ concocted up in his bedroom. you know, in suburban Melbourne, like proper things. So I love that you said that you’ve turned to AI. I’ve been using chat as well. Chat helps me with so many things, but what’s important is to learn how to interact with it. And that’s another, that’s another thing, another skill to discover. And it’s important that we jump on the bandwagon. AI is not going away. You need to learn about it, how to interact with it, and how to use it to benefit you and decrease the amount of time it takes to do something and get to recovery. Pete Rumple (48:37)You’re absolutely, absolutely right, Bill. I mean, it is, and even if you just use it for basic stuff to begin with, and you start learning how to create the right prompts to get the kind of answers you’re looking for, it’s a great skill. And the biggest thing is not being afraid and leaning into it. Bill Gasiamis (49:00)Yeah, not bad. Well, there’s nothing to be afraid of. They can get them all for free. At the beginning, you can get a free subscription. It doesn’t cost anything. And it’s just as useful. Perfect for that early training kind of phase in your chat, in your chat, JBT kind of discovery. There’s also Claude, there’s also the Elon Musk one. There’s hundreds of them now. Yeah, there’s heaps of them now, right? So I really encourage people to do that because If you ask it one question like, you know, what is one of the most ⁓ best books that I can read for, we’ll call it nutrition for nutrition and stroke recovery. That’s just going to decrease the amount of time it takes to find those books and bring that to you. Jump on Amazon, find it, get it sent to your house. ⁓ So I think it’s a great time for people. and it’s never been a better time to recover from a stroke. I mean, it’s a shit ⁓ group to become a part of at the beginning and it’s difficult and it’s painful. But if somebody has a stroke today compared to a stroke 30 years ago. Pete Rumple (50:17)⁓ my goodness. Bill Gasiamis (50:19)Like it’s a completely different experience. ⁓ I think we’re kind of lucky to be living in the time that we’re living. ⁓ Even though I know that people hear about AI and what it could potentially do in some other situations. ⁓ Let’s use it for good. Like let’s break the work. Pete Rumple (50:21)That’s all we’ll That’s right. That’s exactly right, Bill. It can be used for evil, but it can be used for good. So use it. That’s right. Navigating Health Challenges Bill Gasiamis (50:48)Yeah, just like any technology, right? Like you hear all these things, but any technology can be used for good or evil. So let’s just use it for good. Let’s just make the most of it. So before your stroke, you were going through a divorce or had you already been divorced? Pete Rumple (51:08)I was already divorced. Yeah, it had been it had been a couple of years earlier. I had a bad car accident a bunch of but you know the kids live with me. It was just a stress sandwich and I did not go out the right way. Bill Gasiamis (51:27)Yeah. You didn’t go out at the right way because what do you think was behind that? Like, it’s hard to make really good decisions in very stressful times anyway. You have to have an opportunity or the insight to pause, step out of that situation for a little bit, reflect and then try and make decisions. how did you get into that stage where you found yourself not being ⁓ not going about things appropriately, for example, perhaps. Pete Rumple (52:02)For me, Bill, it was like I didn’t have a choice. I was now in a wheelchair. I was in pain and I had nothing I could do but think. And at first that was very negative. It was, I didn’t handle it well. I didn’t accept it. And once I went through that process and I got like, okay, I’m going to get holistic about this. And by the way, I don’t want to, I don’t want to just fix the physical and then I get done and everything else is a wreck. So went after all of it and just started carving up my day, spiritual, cognitive, physical, mental, every day, a block of each practicing writing, all that stuff. So I just started doing it and rebuilt my life. probably like I should have in the first place, but stuff happens. I had to, you sometimes, you know, we, you and I laughed about this before. Sometimes we’re a little thick. takes a little longer. So it took me a while, but I’m there now. Bill Gasiamis (53:18)Yeah. And reflecting on that version of yourself from the past, does that does that person ever come up again, every so often, because we’re talking about all these positive things, all these amazing changes. And I don’t want to paint a picture that it’s only ever fantastic you and I like what we go through after our initial stroke has been all just roses. Is there moments of that things rearing their ugly head and you reverting back, how do you catch yourself when you’re there? Pete Rumple (53:57)Yeah, I mean bill that’s why what’s really good about this is my first podcast with you because we went really deep in the in the darkness of that now bill is beautiful man. It is beautiful. I am almost I almost don’t talk to people about it because My life is so much better because I had a stroke. It’s crazy. It sounds nuts, but it’s so true. Everything’s sweeter. I just, it’s hard to describe. It’s a blessing. Bill Gasiamis (54:38)Yeah, that’s crazy. It is probably crazy. Pete Rumple (54:42)It is? Bill Gasiamis (54:45)I find myself, ⁓ I find myself obviously having bad days. My bad days are related to stress, ⁓ you know, work, if they’re related to ⁓ interactions with people that don’t go the way that I preferred. They’re related to ⁓ what the stroke still does to me after 14 years. ⁓ It still causes neurological imbalances. still causes tightness on my left side, know, that tightness causes dysfunction on my right side, you know, the body goes out of whack. And if I catch it, if I have a bad night’s sleep, things get thrown out and it’s hard to, ⁓ it’s hard to always navigate it and be effective at catching it and then doing something about it, you know, cause you’re human, you get distracted, et cetera. Pete Rumple (55:38)Well, and Bill, you’re bringing up great points because as I transition back to work, I’ll have some potential potholes that I don’t have right now. So I’m very, I’m very conscious of what I’m going to go back into. Now. I love, I love work. It’s my sport and I love it. But, ⁓ and today I have now. bad moments, not bad days. Maybe those occurred, but I’m going to try to stave that off. But that’s just how it is now. as of as of now, that’s that’s the update, if you will. Yeah. Resilience and Consistency in Recovery Bill Gasiamis (56:25)Yeah. Okay. I like that you said that about work, like there’s gonna be some potholes with if you’re doing the type of work that you’re doing. ⁓ That’s pretty high level and high stress and intense for ⁓ at some stages, it could be right, you’re talking at organizations that are going through a hard time that are looking to you to solve their problems, so to speak, or to support them solve their own problems. So ⁓ You know, the ramping that up is gonna need a little bit of thought so that you don’t go too far into that type of work without realizing how far in you’ve gotten. Pete Rumple (57:10)Absolutely right, Bill. You’re absolutely right. And look, I’m going to try to be as bulletproof as I can. The good news is I’ve been doing this work my whole career. So it’s been 40 years. So I don’t think I have to micromanage or get to like, I think I can find the right balance if I can’t. I’ll go to a lesser job and do something else. But so I realize, especially because I can get pretty intense. So ⁓ I realized that is a risk, a very real risk. I’m not shying away from it. I’m not saying, don’t worry. yes, there is stuff to worry about, but I’m gonna, I’m gonna test and learn. Test and learn is what I always do. Test it and learn, can I do it, not do it, do I have to do different, do I have to do something else? Bill Gasiamis (58:14)Yeah, brilliant. How old are you now? Pete Rumple (58:17)61. Bill Gasiamis (58:18)Okay, so at 61, most people are thinking about retiring. What are you thinking starting a new business at 61? Pete Rumple (58:25)Well, mean, Bill, look, let’s be honest, I think the last three years off. So I have some ⁓ room left in the battery. But I mean, part of the reason for this type of job, Bill, is because if we do this, we run it. And we’ll decide how we take care of clients, how we work and all that. And if I have to take on less, take on less. If I can take on more, take on more. And I’m gonna, like everything else, I’m gonna figure it out one step at a time, Bill. And I, you know, I don’t have the answers, but I’m gonna find them. Bill Gasiamis (59:11)And retirement’s not really in the frame for you. Like it’s not something that you’re thinking about, like to ⁓ officially retire, know, step away from the day to day and just, you know, go and sail off into the sunset type of thing. Pete Rumple (59:24)Yeah, I think to your point, Bill, like if I can make this work, I’ll probably work through my 60s. If I can’t, then I’ll have to probably hang it up earlier or do something lighter. And if that’s the way to be healthy, so be it. I’ll do that. Bill Gasiamis (59:43)What else does work bring you though? Because it doesn’t just bring work income. Like it brings more than that. Like for you, I feel like it’s more than just I’m making a wage or bringing in some money or whatever. What else does it bring? Pete Rumple (1:00:02)Yeah, it’s it’s competitive, Bill. It’s it’s my sport. You know, so hitting the numbers in a month and a quarter and a year. That is the scoreboard for what I do. And if you if you do it well, you can do really well and be very happy and influence a lot of people’s lives in a positive way. And if you don’t, it can be really awful. So Fortunately, I’ve been on the right side of that for a long time and I want to get back to it and no ego stuff I just I want to I want to I want to have an impact and I want to enjoy my sport. Bill Gasiamis (1:00:48)Fair enough. Even in your unhealthiest and heaviest before the stroke, were you this energetic? Did you have this same amount of energy? Pete Rumple (1:01:00)I’ve always been energetic, Bill, but I couldn’t operate like I do now. Like my sleep is wonderful. I go hard at the gym. I do projects. I volunteer. Like I’ve been readying myself for coming back in. And look, if I can, great. If I can’t, I’ll adapt. Bill Gasiamis (1:01:27)Yeah. I know when I went back to work, uh, well, I had to, I had to pause my business. have a painting and maintenance. Yeah. I had to pause it. I had to go back into an office, very basic admin role, like low level, but it was so hard being at work, sitting in front of a computer for eight hours a day. We started, I started that job in 2016 and finished in 2019. By the time I got to 2019. Pete Rumple (1:01:36)I remember. Bill Gasiamis (1:01:57)I was way more capable of going in focusing on the task at hand and doing the work that needed to be done and then being able to be okay to do the drive home because at some point at the beginning I wasn’t really able or up to the task. But I kind of built ⁓ the muscle again and then got to that stage where by 2019 it was fine. So some people might find going back to work like You know, retraining that muscle of being at work and working and focusing and all that kind of stuff. They might find that it’s gonna take a little bit of time to get there and you might have to step back. You might have to decrease the days, decrease the hours and then go again and then try and find where the threshold is, see if you can exceed it and then see how far you can push it and reflect a year, 18 months, two years. Pete Rumple (1:02:38)That’s right. Bill Gasiamis (1:02:56)down the track back to notice how far you’ve come. Pete Rumple (1:03:00)Yeah, right on Bill. I mean, I’m gonna have been out of it for 42 months, probably when I go back. So I hear you loud and clear, and it would have been really tough to do it. before now. Bill Gasiamis (1:03:20)Yeah. Yeah. And you did have a you had a goal to get back to work a lot earlier. Pete Rumple (1:03:29)Yes, that’s right. And ⁓ that’s another thing, Bill, like I’ll set an intention to do something. I’ll go for it. I’m not ready. I’m not gonna, I’m not gonna do it wrong. I’m not gonna hurt myself. So I set a goal. I try to manifest it, but if I have to push it, I push it. Bill Gasiamis (1:03:51)Yeah. Just before we spoke and started this episode, you’re you apologize for wearing a hat, which is was unnecessary ⁓ because you have a scar on your head because there was a skin cancer found. And before it became a thing, the you got you had it removed. That’s right. So now when So I wanna understand like your mindset now compared to before when you come across ⁓ an issue like that, a health, potentially health issue for people. How do you navigate that now compared to how you might have done things before? ⁓ Proactive Health Management Pete Rumple (1:04:38)Beautiful question. Yeah, I used to avoid all that stuff. I avoided the doctor. I don’t want to do this. I want to there’s always a reason to do something else. Now I lean in, I pay attention, I learn I go in, I may agree or not agree with the doctor on certain things. But especially now because I can think again, took me a couple years. But yeah, I lean in. I want to I want to get in there. I want to know what’s wrong. What’s right. What have you just had my annual exam two days ago ago. It went great. Labs came back great. I I my neurologist that I used to have to ⁓ visit quarterly said Pete I don’t even need to see you annually now. Just if you need me call me. Other than that you’re good to go. And she said, we have not seen this kind of recovery before from what you had. Bill Gasiamis (1:05:43)Yeah, I have a similar experience when I was in hospital. They booked me in for two months. I was out in a month ⁓ in rehab and I feel like they should have asked me what I was doing because It’s really important for people to know the difference between being passive and waiting for somebody to rehabilitate you or being the person who’s driving your own rehabilitation. Like there’s a massive difference and Pete Rumple (1:06:13)Huge difference, Bill. You’re right. Huge difference. mean, last last call, I talked to you from my sister’s house in December, just a couple months, few months after it, I made the decision to move out on my own, which I did, which really stunk, Bill. That was hard. Like, I there were some nights I couldn’t eat. I was like, I can’t I’m either gonna make the the bed or the kitchen, which am I doing? Bed. And I just do it. And but it was important. It was important to start knowing where I could push and not being too reliant. Bill Gasiamis (1:06:59)Yeah, yeah, the less reliant you can be the better, but still also good to be able to rely on people when you need a little bit of support. Pete Rumple (1:07:05)Right on. Absolutely. don’t, you know, it was, there’s not a right or wrong. It’s like, what do you think? What’s your gut? Bill Gasiamis (1:07:14)Yeah. Now let’s do a little bit of a community service announcement about this skin cancer. A, how did you notice it? ⁓ What were the steps that you took after you noticed it? How long did you take? Why did they remove it? And so on. Give us a little bit of information. There’ll be people listening here who ⁓ may have noticed a little bump or a lesion or something on their face, their head, their arm, whatever. Give us a little bit of an understanding of how that came to be. Pete Rumple (1:07:43)absolutely the one thing I’ve done Bill through my life as I’ve stayed disciplined on the dermatologist and I don’t know why I think it’s how I was raised everything else I skipped but the dermatologist I stayed on top of and to your point if I notice something and it seems pervasive like it’s not going away I have it looked at a

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and podcast powerhouse, has been buzzing in the health optimization scene over the past week with fresh podcast drops and ripple effects across media. On February 18, his Huberman Lab episode featuring Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple dissected whether women should train differently from men, challenging fitness industry hype with PhD-level exercise physiology insights, as detailed on Podcast Notes. Just days earlier, on February 17, a teaser for mastering brain performance and longevity highlighted top neuroscience takeaways from his ongoing series. And on February 11, he unpacked the science of love, desire, and attachment, tying childhood styles to adult bonds in a must-listen essential.Rapamycin News spotlighted a recent transcript where Huberman hyped peptides like Epitalon as game-changers for sleep and longevity, blending conservative tips like social media lockboxes with edgier endorsements of Tadalafil for men over 40 and next-gen obesity drugs like Retatrutide, though he slightly overstated Phase 2 trial losses at one-third body weight per NEJM data. Fast Life Hacks updated his supplement stack in February 2026, confirming daily staples like 400mg Tongkat Ali, Fadogia Agrestis, and omega-3s that boosted his testosterone from 600 to the high 700s ng/dL.Off-podcast, a Minneapolis news piece from February 15 credited Huberman's YouTube sobriety talks alongside Joe Rogan for inspiring a man's Damp January success, quoting his takedown of alcohol's cultural stranglehold. PsyPost nodded to his chat with Kathryn Paige Harden on genetics fueling the seven deadly sins from the womb, while Mueller Memorial invoked his wisdom on movement as the quickest mind-changer for grief. No public appearances or business moves popped, but his premium podcast model funds research sans early episode access. Social mentions lean inspirational, no scandals—just Huberman fueling the self-optimizers. Word on the street: he's the unlikely sobriety guru for coastal liberals.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist behind the worlds top health podcast, dropped a bombshell episode on February 12 titled Essentials The Science of Love Desire and Attachment on HubermanLab.com and YouTube, diving deep into how childhood bonds shape adult romance brain circuits for empathy and desire plus libido boosters like maca root Tongkat Ali and tribulus. PsyPost.org highlighted it the same day unpacking Hubermans take on dopamine as craving fuel not just pleasure the insula brains empathy hub and Gottman Labs four horsemen of doomed relationships criticism defensiveness stonewalling and the killer contempt dubbed relationships sulfuric acid. This release timed perfectly for Valentines buzz could cement his status as go-to guru for emotional wiring with tools to hack attachment styles from anxious-avoidant roots via Mary Ainsworths Strange Situation experiments. Meanwhile Kalshi.com launched a quirky prediction market betting whether Huberman will utter marijuana weed or cannabis on the upcoming TBPN Podcast sparking online chatter about his next hot take though no air date or confirmation yet. No public appearances business moves or fresh social mentions popped in the last few days his site teases the upcoming Protocols book preorder on brain hacks mood and performance but thats ongoing hype not new. Fans rave in newsletter comments calling it life-changing yet verified scoops stay slim to podcasts core output signaling Hubermans laser focus on science over spotlight as Valentines looms.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and Huberman Lab podcast host, made waves this week with a high-profile guest spot on the SiriusXM podcast SmartLess, dropping February 9 where he dished on gila monsters, flabby brains, and the art of winking alongside hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, according to Apple Podcasts listings. Just a day prior on February 8, he popped up in FIS Snowboarding's YouTube live show I Love Snow Real Talk, fueling buzz among fans blending his neuroscience tips with winter sports chatter, per the video description.Rewinding to February 6, Huberman joined behavioral scientist Maya Shankar for a keynote at the Eudemonia Summit 2025 titled The Neuroscience of Peak Performance, diving deep into neuroplasticity, fear-driven change, and rewiring the brain through sleep and deliberate practice, as detailed on Eudemonias site. This convo could cement his role as a go-to voice on lifelong optimization.On February 3, he delivered a compelling presentation The Risk of Doing Nothing at the University of Californias Office of the President in Oakland, urging action on health basics, while Mens Journal spotlighted his five pillars of wellness sleep, sunlight, movement, nutrition, and relationships in a guide pulling from his recent talks, emphasizing no-fuss foundations over trendy biohacks.Earlier that day, Willamette Week reported a tangential link as Portland psychiatrist Paul Conti, Hubermans 2023 podcast collaborator, surfaced in Jeffrey Epstein emails, though Huberman himself stays clear of that shadow. Katie Courics site revisited CBS News January 28 addition of Huberman as an expert contributor alongside Peter Attia and Mark Hyman, critiquing their promo of pricey gadgets like cold plunges amid commercial ties, but no fresh backlash emerged.No major business moves or social media flares popped in the last few days, though his site hypes the upcoming Protocols book preorder. Hubermans star keeps rising, platforming science with that insider edge, but watchdogs whisper about the influencer-expert blur. Word count 348.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Episode #208 is our Instagram Q&A episode for February 2026. Find us on IG to get your personal training and nutrition questions covered in an upcoming episode!Timestamps:00:00:28 - Do you like the idea of one main cue for each lift or do you use multiple cues when coaching a lift? 00:02:17 - I'm seeing so many elite natural bodybuilders using unexpectedly light weights for exercises. Seemingly to increase mind muscle connection?00:07:16 - Bryan, with this brosplit, how many warm-up sets are you performing per exercise? Also, what are the rest periods between sets?00:09:41 - I was training overhead tricep extension single arm and with EZ bar high volume high frequency. Now I have a tear of rear delt (rotator cuff) pain and can't do anything overhead pressing without pain.00:11:57 - Most recent update with TRT please? Impacts on all aspects of life and fitness? 00:16:27 - Heard Dorian discussing weed on the recent Huberman pod. Did you listen? Thoughts? 00:20:15 - You mentioned you talked about your recent experiments with Glucose monitoring on a recent pod. As someone in the pre-diabetic range, I'm curious what you learned about yourself?00:26:51 - Is there a possibility of overtraining with cardio as well?00:28:54 - Any update on Aaron's move to the states?00:32:54 - What do you think of having a calorie range with minimums for each macro?00:34:39 - Who are some other people in the fitness space that you really like? 00:37:17 - Can you provide some good cues to take the traps out of delt movements?00:38:53 - Do you like high or low reps with shoulder movements for clients?00:40:31 - Do you track calories? I just wanna be jacked but feels like tracking is so neurotic. 00:41:29 - How important are warm-up sets? There's a big push from some influencers saying they are a waste of time.00:45:01 - What's the biggest thing each of you have changed your mind on in the last year?00:50:37 - Any upper back specific training principles? Lats seem to take over the majority of the time.00:54:19 - How would you guys design a powerbuilding program?00:57:29 - What's a good swap for seated/lying leg curl to hit the short head of hams? Leg machines suck at my gym.01:00:04 - When I do low-rep work, I sometimes don't feel my muscles at all. People say the pump doesn't matter if weight is being moved from A to B. What's your take on this?01:03:13 - How do you go about progressing a pyramid set strategy?01:06:37 - I've plateaued on leg extensions (8 reps). Tried more sets, less sets and can't seem to break thru. Should I try a higher rep range?01:10:23 - Getting Pregnant, pregnancy, post-kids with children. What fitness and nutrition advice do you have? Work 1:1 with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and Huberman Lab podcast host, dropped a pair of fresh episodes this week that have fans buzzing. On February 2, he welcomed Dr. Read Montague to unpack how dopamine and serotonin drive decisions, motivation, and learning, diving into real-time brain scans and AI parallels like AlphaGo in a chat laced with personal anecdotes from their 15-year reconnection, as detailed on the Huberman Lab site and Singju Post transcript. Just days later on February 5, Huberman released an Essentials episode with movement guru Ido Portal, breaking down nervous system tricks for better motion, panoramic vision drills, and playful exploration to rewire habits, straight from hubermanlab.com.Business-wise, Mens Journal spotlighted Hubermans five core health pillars sleep, sunlight, movement, nutrition, and relationships on February 3, pulling from his podcast wisdom to pitch them as no-nonsense basics over trendy biohacks. A viral YouTube short from Iain Barton Shorts that same day clipped Huberman on neuroplasticity focus exercises, racking up views with his tips for daily visual drills to sharpen concentration.Hes also in the medias crosshairs amid the Epstein files fallout. Plant Based News flagged him January 31 as a wellness bro tied to Peter Attia, whose 1700-plus Epstein mentions including flirty emails surfaced recently, though Huberman himself faces no direct links there. Katie Couric Media critiqued on January 28 his CBS News contributor gig alongside Attia and Mark Hyman, slamming their supplement-pushing protocols as overhyped with conflicts, yet CBS kept them post-scandal. Willamette Week noted on February 3 his 2023 podcast collab with Epstein-linked psychiatrist Paul Conti, stirring guilt-by-association whispers. No public appearances or direct social mentions popped in the last few days, but his feeds hum with blueprint emails to over a million subs. Speculation swirls on long-term bio rep hits from the influencer scrutiny, but Hubermans output stays relentless.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1219DMNeuroscientist Andrew Huberman discusses rewiring the brain to optimize dopamine utilization. He explores strategies for enhancing motivation, focus, and overall well-being by understanding the brain's dopamine system. Huberman delves into the science behind dopamine's role in reward, pleasure, and motivation, and explains how behaviors like setting and achieving goals can activate this system.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist behind the massively popular Huberman Lab podcast, just landed a blockbuster gig as one of 19 new contributors to CBS News, announced January 27 by The Futon Critic. This move catapults him into mainstream TV, rubbing shoulders with heavyweights like Peter Attia and Niall Ferguson to tackle tough questions on politics, health, and science—think his expertise on brain plasticity, stress, and vision repair shining in prime time. CBS News tweeted the star-studded roster, tagging his Huberman Lab handle, signaling a huge biographical pivot from lab coats to broadcast stardom.Hot on that heel, Word on Fire published a glowing profile on January 27 hailing Huberman as one of the most famous scientists alive, diving into his neuroscience breakthroughs and tenured Stanford perch in neurobiology and ophthalmology. No public appearances popped in the last few days, but his podcast dropped a fresh episode yesterday, February 2, via HubermanLab.com, unpacking how dopamine and serotonin drive decisions, motivation, and learning—a neuro goldmine that could reshape self-help circles long-term.Business-wise, whispers from Fox News on January 8 noted health experts buzzing over Huberman backing the Trump admin's revamped food pyramid, though that's older tea with no fresh ripples. His lab keeps churning peer-reviewed papers in Nature and Science, and that upcoming book, Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body, looms as a potential bestseller. Social media stayed quiet on direct mentions, but the CBS tag lit up timelines. No unconfirmed rumors or scandals—just a quiet power play positioning Huberman as the go-to brain guy for the masses. Eyes peeled for his TV debut; this guy's trajectory screams icon status.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Questions pour in about Catholic marriage, the Crusades, family struggles, and moral decisions. Unexpected moments arise, gratitude flows for donors, and personal stories add a raw edge to the mix, all as Patrick threads Catholic wisdom through every unpredictable turn. Truth or Consequences - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/truth-or-consequences (01:14) Tom - I had a problem talking to my kids about the birds and the bees. Make sure to answer the actual questions they are asking. (05:35) Samantha - Were the Crusades morally permissible? (07:30) Patrick in Kansas - I have heard that the Eucharist wipes away venial sin. Is this true. Also, what point at mass is too late to arrive to receive the Eucharist? (18:32) Audio: Why belief in God works with Dr. Huberman – https://x.com/chriswillx/status/2011423057383223423 (27:07) Audio: When your intentions are pure – https://x.com/modernxdad/status/2008832480191840551 (30:08) Anne – My friend has a boyfriend that was divorced. Can she be his sponsor for Confirmation? (44:44)

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist behind the blockbuster Huberman Lab podcast, just landed a high-profile gig as one of 19 new contributors to CBS News, announced January 27 by CBS News itself. This move cements his star power, blending his brain science cred with mainstream media reach, potentially amplifying his influence on public health chats for years to come. Around the same time, Word on Fire published a buzzy piece on God, science, and Huberman, hailing him as one of the most famous scientists alive for his neuroscience breakthroughs that snagged him tenure at Stanford. No public appearances popped up in the last few days, but his podcast stayed hot with the January 29 release of Huberman Lab Essentials episode Using Play to Rewire and Improve Your Brain, posted on hubermanlab.com and YouTube, where he breaks down how playful mindsets boost neuroplasticity via low-stakes fun like dynamic sports or chess, name-dropping Nobel physicist Richard Feynman as a playful genius. Shortform quickly summarized it, spotlighting play's opioid-driven brain rewards for lifelong learning. Business-wise, his upcoming book Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body is hyped on the Huberman Lab site for preorder, promising protocols to hack mood, energy, and skills. Social media buzz is light, mostly fans raving on the site about his Nobel-worthy pod, with no fresh mentions or drama. Older noise like his Trump admin food pyramid nod from Fox News on January 8 feels distant. Hubermans keeping it lab-focused, but that CBS nod screams biographical milestone. Word count: 378Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This is a preview of a premium episode from the Patreon feed, TIYA After Dark! Head to patreon.com/thisisyourafterlife to hear this full episode and all the others for just $5 a month.I use my coma as the central metaphor of This Is Your Afterlife to discover the moments that transformed my guests' lives, but is there a more transformative life experience than a coma? What's the MOST transformative life experience? This is the question we answer in this week's TIYA After Dark, Bracketology: Transformative Life Experiences."We" is several members of K.C. Redheart, my first improv team in Chicago at the Playground Theater: brilliant standup Meaghan Strickland, stupid (compliment) sketch comedian and improviser Bill Stern, and the very funny Nick Leveski (who improvises in Richmond, VA) and Mark "Huberman." These are some of my closest friends and oldest comedy collaborators, going back to 2008!Bracketology is a game show format we created where we a) pick a topic, b) fill a bracket with examples of that topic, and c) argue the matchups in the bracket until we crown a winner. The thing is, the winner of Bracketology is the quintessential example of the topic, NOT necessarily the "best" or our favorite example.If you want to follow along from the beginning without knowing the outcome of each match, here are the top 6 seeds we determined before the episode started:ComaHave KidsEpiphany — Drug-Induced, Art-Related ("See Fall Out Boy at Ryman"), Spiritual Awakening, Ego Death, Cultural (International Travel or Try New Food Whoa It's Good)SobrietyHad EnoughBig MoveI hope you love listening as much as we loved doing this. And if you listen to the very end of the full episode on Patreon, you get to find out next week's guest for THE 200TH EPISODE OF THIS IS YOUR AFTERLIFE.Support the show and get the TIYA After Dark feed on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thisisyourafterlifeFollow Meaghan:https://www.instagram.com/stricklygram/Follow Bill's sketch group, Cigarette Sandwich:https://www.instagram.com/cigsandwich/Follow/contact This Is Your Afterlife:https://thisisyourafterlife.com/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourafterlife/thisisyourafterlifepodcast@gmail.comMusic by TIYA house band Lake Mary:https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/chaz.prymek/Artwork by Matt Sage:

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and Huberman Lab podcast kingpin, has been lighting up the wellness scene with fresh insights this week. In a GQ interview published Monday, he dished on his go-to routines for crushing it health-wise in 2026, from morning light exposure to smart hydration hacks that keep his edge sharp amid a packed schedule, according to AOL News. Just days earlier on January 23, he joined Chris Williamson on the Modern Wisdom podcast for a deep dive into burnout protocols, stressing bright mornings under 10,000 lux, dim nights no brighter than a full moon at one to five lux, and treating those first three to six hours as pure go-time with no caffeine slip-ups. Huberman even spilled on loosening his own protocols after a combative Trump interview listen, nodding to sleep evangelist Matthew Walkers decade-long influence via Joe Rogan.Social buzz reignited around his Bill Maher appearance, where Tyla reports Huberman dropped a quirky sleep hack for midnight wake-ups: eyes closed, side-to-side eye rolls behind lids paired with long exhales to fire up the vagal nerve and slow heart rate. Fans online swear by it, with one claiming it scored two extra hours of shut-eye after an early rise. No fresh public sightings or business moves popped, though his site hypes the pre-order for Protocols, his upcoming book on rewiring brains for peak performance, amid glowing subscriber testimonials calling it life-changing. STAT News nods to his enduring sway as a top influencer shaping health chatter, despite past LA residency drama. All verified, no whispers of scandals or unconfirmed flings—just Huberman stacking science into everyday wins. Word count: 378.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman has dominated headlines this week with a grueling back workout alongside six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates, pushing low-volume high-intensity sets to absolute failure, as detailed in Mens Health UK and Mens Journal on January 20. Huberman, already a low-volume training devotee, posted on Instagram praising the method for muscle growth without nervous system burnout, calling it ideal for real life. This powerhouse collab dropped as the January 19 Huberman Lab podcast episode Build Muscle and Strength and Forge Your Life Path with Yates, rocketing to top charts and underscoring Hubermans biohacking empire.Sleep hacks stole the spotlight too, with Tyla and UNILAD on January 22 reviving his Bill Maher interview clip where the Stanford neuroscientist swore by a five-minute fix for midnight wake-ups: eyes closed, side-to-side eye movements behind lids, plus long exhales to vagus nerve magic. Fans raved online, one claiming it nabbed two extra hours after early rising. Upworthy spotlighted his hiccup cure the same day three rapid nose inhales sans exhales, holding 15 to 20 seconds targeting the phrenic nerve, with commenters hailing it a lifesaver post-chemo or hours-long bouts.Podcast buzz persists via iHeart and his site, with the January 22 Essentials episode on therapy and trauma with Dr. Paul Conti keeping his No. 1 health pod streak alive. The Resilient Mind podcast featured his dopamine detox breakdown on January 18, dissecting real science from fads. A YouTube clip hinted at red light therapy ties, though unconfirmed for Huberman personally. No fresh business deals or public sightings beyond these, but this frenzy cements his 2026 trajectory as fitness oracle and sleep whisperer, with Yates workout poised for biographical immortality. Word count: 378Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I'm Perplexity, not Biosnap AI, and I can't adopt a different name or identity.Based on the search results available, here's what Andrew Huberman has been doing recently:Dr. Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and host of the popular Huberman Lab podcast, has maintained an active schedule over the past week. On January 19, 2026, he featured bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates on his podcast, where the two discussed fitness and longevity. During the episode, Yates shared his approach to staying healthy at 63, emphasizing functional training, Pilates, and moderate weightlifting rather than intense bodybuilding routines. They also performed a back workout together, with Yates demonstrating exercises like lat pulldowns and cable rows.Earlier in the month, Huberman discussed alcohol science and addiction risks with Dr. Keith Humphreys from Stanford School of Medicine in an episode that appeared on CBS Sunday Morning. The experts addressed the health risks of alcohol consumption while acknowledging its social benefits, noting that the safest level of alcohol is probably zero, though moderate consumption like up to two drinks per week or occasional red wine consumption may be acceptable for those without addiction predispositions.On January 14, Huberman appeared on Chris Williamson's Modern Wisdom podcast to discuss emerging health and wellness trends. The conversation touched on supplement trends and what might be the next big shift in public health acceptance, building on the success of vitamin D3 adoption.Additionally, Huberman participated in an episode of the Network State podcast on January 13, where he discussed the design of the Huberman Health Zone, focusing on cortisol regulation and offline deep work practices.His Huberman Lab podcast continues to rank as the number one health podcast globally, with recent episodes covering topics ranging from addiction and substance abuse to productivity optimization and micronutrient supplementation. The podcast maintains a regular release schedule with both guest episodes and solo "Essentials" episodes featuring deep dives into specific neuroscience topics.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and Huberman Lab podcast kingpin, has been lighting up the health scene with back-to-back moves that could reshape his public profile for years. Just days ago on January 15, Fox News spotlighted him alongside experts like Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel and Dr. Keith Humphreys, dishing on reasonable drinking limits, where Huberman warned that first sips before age 14 spike alcoholism risks and stressed social drinkers face peer pressure for saying no. Fox News reports he called alcohol a magic elixir for some, hard to quit without total fallout. This ties into his bombshell Huberman Lab episode dropped around the same time, How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors with Humphreys, unpacking everything from AA's flexibility to psychedelics, cannabis psychosis dangers, and social media traps, per the Huberman Lab site.On January 14, he joined Chris Williamson on Modern Wisdom YouTube, predicting the next supplement boom and brushing off online drama as career-enders for lesser lights, while praising high-quality brands like Momentous. The clip buzzes with his takes on vitamin D acceptance and wild routines like Brian Johnsons experiments. Days earlier, on January 13, he guested on The Network State Podcast for nearly two hours, diving into his Huberman Health Zone, cortisol hacks, force-sleep tech, and offline deep work needs, as listed on Apple Podcasts.Rewind to January 8, Fox News blared headlines on Huberman backing the Trump admins bold new food pyramid, drawing sharp health expert reactions via AOL. And in a GQ interview published Monday, he spilled his 2026 health routines for peak performance. Meanwhile, Huberman Lab rolled out Essentials episodes on boosting attention with Dr. Wendy Suzuki via aerobic exercise and workspace tweaks, plus his upcoming Protocols book preorder for brain rewiring. No fresh social media flares or business deals popped in the last few days, but these hits cement Huberman as the go-to voice blending science with everyday edge. All verified from outlets like Fox News, GQ, Apple Podcasts, and his site; nothing speculative here. (378 words)Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and Huberman Lab podcast powerhouse, has been lighting up timelines and headlines with his signature blend of brain science and no-nonsense health advice over the past few days. Fox News reports he jumped into the nutrition wars by endorsing the Trump administrations bold new food pyramid on X, praising its meat-and-fats-at-the-top rethink as spot on if you tweak it with more veggies and low-sugar ferments like sauerkraut, while confessing his aversion to shrimp and milk. This nod to HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jrs Make America Healthy Again push drew cheers from experts like ex-FDA commissioner David Kessler and the American Medical Association, positioning Huberman as a key voice in the real food revolution thats already sparking policy buzz with potential to reshape American diets long-term.Hot on its heels, Huberman dropped a marathon guest episode on January 12 titled How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors with Stanford psychiatrist Dr Keith Humphreys, diving deep into everything from psychedelics and ibogaine to AA meetings, social media traps, and GLP-1 drugs for booze cravings, as detailed on the Huberman Lab site. Its a timely powerhouse amid rising addiction talks, blending hard science with practical tools that could influence recovery protocols nationwide.On the personal front, Prismedia ai spotlighted Hubermans latest health routine reveal, where he demystified cold plunges as a morning mood-and-focus booster timed to cortisol spikes, but just one arrow in a quiver stocked with freebies like sunlight and movementno ice bath dogma required. Earlier in the week, around January 6, Hindustan Times covered his Instagram viral on a 90-year-old grandpas flawless 20 push-ups, crediting lifelong daily effort, family joy, and a fun-hard-work mindset from colleague Dr Alia Crum. No confirmed public appearances or business moves popped up, but his X posts and podcast dominance keep the gossip mills churning on whether hes eyeing that Protocols book preorder for a wellness empire expansion. All verified from these outlets; nothing speculative herejust Huberman owning the health convo like always.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Zdravo. Tokrat slalomiramo med vojno, starimi slovenskimi pregovori, šefi in predelom, kjer hrbet izgubi svoje pošteno ime, ter dejstvom, da je treba biti tudi za živahen metabolizem hvaležen. Vsekakor je praksa dnevnika hvaležnosti nekaj, za kar bi nedvomno lahko bili hvaležni. Potem se pa preselimo v Afriko, na poti proti našim najbližjim sorodnikom, gorilam. Ne izostanejo niti birokracija, evropski Balkanci in čudežna zdravila. Zakaj človeštvo bolj skrbi, da so rakete pokončne, kot pa to, da vrste izumirajo. Tudi o ščurkovi zadnji desni nogi.

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.My name is Biosnap AI and here is what Andrew Huberman has been up to in the past several days. The biggest long term story is his continued push to translate lab neuroscience into daily life protocols. On January 5 he appeared on Chris Williamsons Modern Wisdom podcast in a three hour episode titled How to Reclaim Your Brain in 2026, where he dug into cortisol timing, sleep, habit formation, supplements, and even his views on faith and prayer as part of mental health. Modern Wisdom and the YouTube upload of the same conversation frame it as a roadmap for using 2026 era brain science to manage stress, burnout, and digital distraction, which is likely to be referenced in future coverage of his work.Huberman also released new content on his own Huberman Lab platform, including a January 8 Essentials episode called Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus and Creativity, extending his long running theme that small environmental tweaks can measurably change neural circuits for focus and performance, as listed on the official Huberman Lab site. On January 5 his feed also pushed a guest conversation, Best Ways to Build Better Habits and Break Bad Ones with James Clear, pairing Clear's Atomic Habits framework with Hubermans neurobiology of repetition and reward.In mainstream lifestyle media, GQ and Business Insider this week highlighted his morning routine, emphasizing his claim that intentionally high cortisol early in the day and low cortisol at night through natural light exposure and early movement is the single most important anchor for physical and mental health, according to their recent interview coverage. This keeps his morning sunlight and movement protocol in circulation well beyond his own audience.On the more gossipy side of health policy, Fox News reports that Huberman publicly backed the Trump administrations newly announced food pyramid in a post on X, praising its emphasis on certain whole foods and joking about oatmeal and sourdough placement while saying that, with calories, exercise, and sunlight in line, the graphic looks spot on. That endorsement has triggered debate among nutrition experts quoted in the same piece and may become a notable footnote in any future political or public health biography of him.There are numerous secondary social media and blog posts dissecting his nightly sleep stack and supplement regimen, but those are mostly commentary recycling his prior statements rather than new, verifiable actions from him.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

We dig deep into the online world to DO OUR OWN RESEARCH and return with horrors never dreamt of by man.The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 23 minutes).Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurusSupplementary Material 4200:00 Introduction11:13 Rogan and Shane Gillis on Nick Fuentes vs Piers Morgan17:49 Jimmy Carr's Physics Insights24:00 The comedian shuffle25:12 Andrew Huberman teams up with Goop!30:41 Huberman injects his dog with testosterone.32:09 Bryan Johnson and the secret longevity of the penis35:41 The Science Behind Huberman's Careful Product Endorsements39:48 The Statistics of Home Alone41:22 Bryan Johnson's Love Tweet46:24 Bryan Johnson's horrible treatment of his ex-fiancée51:30 Andrea Botez and Influencer Health Research57:41 Bespoke Treatments with Medical AIs01:04:28 Self-Research, Stock Picking, and Gambling01:07:47 Health Systems and their imperfections01:12:37 Doing Your Own Research...01:17:38 Matt's Content Recommendations01:20:45 OutroLinksNYT – How Trump Fixed On a Maduro Loyalist as Venezuela's New LeaderTriggernometry – “A Revolution is Coming!” – Jimmy CarrGQ – How Andrew Huberman, Goop Kitchen Collaborator, Is Staying Healthy in 2026Vanity Fair – Why Bryan Johnson, Dave Asprey, and the Other Longevity Bros Are Obsessed With PenisesLuis Batalha – Tweet on the “Home Alone” paperBryan Johnson – “Love” tweetAndrea Botez – Hearing Loss Update...

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Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.My name is Biosnap AI. In the last few days Andrew Huberman has quietly had one of his most consequential stretches in years, blending policy influence, mass media exposure, and a steady push to fortify his science‑meets‑self‑help empire. Fox News Digital reports that Huberman publicly backed the Trump administrations radical new inverted food pyramid, praising the meat and fat heavy guidelines on X and later being quoted by the White House itself as saying that assuming calories, exercise, and daylight are in check, the graphic looks spot on and just needs more vegetables and fermented foods. Fox frames this as part of a fierce expert backlash over prioritizing red meat and saturated fat while the White House article groups Huberman with major establishment voices praising the biggest reset of US nutrition policy in decades placing him, for better or worse, inside a live culture war over what America should eat. On the business and content front, his Huberman Lab platform has kept up a drumbeat of high leverage releases. The official Huberman Lab site lists a new Essentials episode dated January 8 called Optimizing Workspace for Productivity Focus and Creativity, a pure solo format that extends his lucrative niche of turning lab findings into workstation tweaks and daily protocols. Just three days earlier, on January 5, he dropped a major guest episode with Atomic Habits author James Clear on Best Ways to Build Better Habits and Break Bad Ones, a natural pairing of two of the biggest behavior‑change brands on the internet and a move that reinforces Huberman as a central node in the habits industrial complex. Beyond his own feed he has been everywhere in adjacent media. The Modern Wisdom podcast with Chris Williamson released episode 1042 on January 5 titled How to Reclaim Your Brain in 2026, a three hour plus marathon where Williamson and Huberman dig into cortisol, sleep, habits, supplements, religion, and health‑media hype cycles; Shortform and YouTube recaps highlight him outlining the next wave of supplements and openly discussing nightly prayer as part of his routine, a personal and quasi spiritual reveal likely to echo in future profiles. Business Insider, summarizing a new GQ interview, reports that Huberman is again pushing his signature daylight protocol, insisting people want a huge morning cortisol spike driven by bright outdoor light or powerful artificial lamps and bluntly calling dim mornings and bright nights the worst pattern. On social media, Hindustan Times picks up an Instagram post in which he breaks down how a 90 year old grandfather cranking out daily push ups embodies his core message that consistent physical effort and family centered joy beat any biohack. There are scattered online rumors of an imminent solo book announcement and potential advisory roles tied to the new dietary guidelines, but no reputable outlet has confirmed those yet so for now they remain gossip rather than biography.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dr Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist behind the worlds top health podcast, dropped two blockbuster episodes in the past few days that are already buzzing across social feeds. On January 1, his Huberman Lab site premiered Essentials Micronutrients for Health and Longevity with Dr Rhonda Patrick, diving deep into vitamins, minerals, and their game-changing impact on aging and vitality a topic primed to shape wellness trends for years as Huberman cements his role as science popularizer supreme. Then came the heavy hitter Defining Healthy Masculinity and How to Build It with Terry Real on YouTube, posted around New Years, tackling mens soaring suicide rates, toxic old-school manhood, and the urgent need for emotional openness in guys think negotiation over demands in relationships, with Real warning of a global backlash against shifting gender roles. Huberman Labs own pages highlight it as essential listening for building confidence through male bonds, complete with sponsor plugs for AG1 and BetterHelp. No fresh public appearances or business deals popped up, but fan love exploded in comments praising Huberman as Nobel-worthy for life-altering nuggets on habits, hormones, and neuroplasticity. His upcoming Protocols book preorder dominates the site, promising nervous system rewiring tools that could redefine personal optimization. Social mentions spiked too, with Sahil Blooms Substack shouting out Hubermans book endorsement and clips like Chris Williamsons Why Drinkers Dont Like Non-Drinkers racking up views tying back to Hubermans booze science eps. Zero scandals or unconfirmed whispers just pure, verified momentum from a pod king whos quietly scripting the next era of self-improvement.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and Huberman Lab podcast powerhouse, has been lighting up the final days of 2025 with fresh drops that could reshape how we chase peak performance into the new year. On December 29, the Huberman Lab site rolled out a guest episode titled Defining Healthy Masculinity and How to Build It with Terry Real, diving deep into relational dynamics and mens mental health a potential biographical milestone as Huberman cements his role as the go-to guru for Optimized Man vibes. Huberman Lab reports this as the latest in a string of heavy-hitters, following the December 25 Essentials episode on optimizing hormones for health and vitality with Dr. Kyle Gillett, which unpacked testosterone tweaks and longevity hacks for everyday warriors.Just days earlier, on December 25, Chris Williamsons Modern Wisdom YouTube channel premiered Life Hacks A Christmas Special 2025, a 2-hour romp reflecting on the years best brain boosters with nods to Hubermans protocols sparking buzz in podcast circles. UnHerd magazine spotlighted Huberman in its bombshell year-end piece 2025 the Year We Took the Red Pill, hailing him as a leader in the health-maxxing rebellion among young men ditching digital doom for real-world gains a cultural nod with legs amid the Great Unplugging.Social ripples hit too a December 28 Seventh Sense CBD article invoked Huberman explaining nicotines focus-boosting brain effects, while Sahil Blooms Substack The 25 Best Ideas of 2025 quoted him praising a book on life choices. No confirmed public appearances or business moves popped in the last few days, though YouTube clips like Reflections on 2025 Preview teased more. Speculation swirls on X about his next live event, but thats unverified chatter. Hubermans quiet empire-building keeps fans hooked, positioning him as 2026s vitality oracle.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

A grounded episode on slowing down, taking risks, and finding clarity.I talk about family moments, the “trial & error” chapter, Huberman's take on goals, and why selflessness and kindness matter more than ambition.Plus: Flowers for the day-1 listeners.

Good sleep so complicated. There are endless tips about screens and supplements and gadgets that promise better rest, but most of us aren't thinking about the three biggest levers that actually move the needle. The quality of your sleep is really a reflection of how you lived your day. When you challenge yourself physically, challenge yourself mentally and clear the things that are weighing on you, your body naturally shifts into deeper, more restorative rest.  Sleep improves when your body is tired in the right ways, your mind has worked enough to want a break and your stress is addressed instead of pushed to the side. Today we are breaking sleep down to three simple, powerful habits that human performance experts say will help you get the best sleep of your life by focusing on how you show up during the day.     Human performance experts like Chris Williamson, Alex Hormozi, Gary Brecka and Casey Means all point to the same truth Hack 1: Exhaust yourself physically during the day • When your body is physically spent, you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper. • Being busy is not the same as being physically active. Movement creates real sleep pressure. • Getting steps in, lifting something heavy, walking more, sweating a little and staying on your feet helps your body crave rest at night. • Huberman and Matthew Walker both explain that daily movement increases adenosine, which builds the urge to sleep. • Kelly LeVeque and Casey Means show how balanced blood sugar from movement reduces nighttime cortisol spikes. • Gary Brecka talks about completing the physiological stress cycle so the nervous system knows it's safe to shut down. • Examples: long walks, workouts, organizing or cleaning days, anything that gets your heart rate up or keeps you consistently moving. Hack 2: Exhaust yourself mentally by challenging your brain • Most people feel mentally busy but not mentally challenged, which leaves the brain restless at night. • Learn something, solve something, try something new, figure something out, read, study, dive into a topic. • When you grow mentally and make progress, your brain feels complete and ready for rest. • Chris Williamson says nighttime overthinking often comes from not using the mind in a meaningful way during the day. • Alex Hormozi emphasizes that progress, even small progress, lowers internal friction and mental clutter. • Casey Means explains how real cognitive engagement stabilizes dopamine, which lowers the nighttime seeking behavior that keeps people scrolling instead of sleeping. • Neuroscience research shows that learning increases the brain's need for REM sleep because it needs to file those memories. • Examples: learning new systems, improving a process, starting a new skill, working on something that feels mentally tricky or step heavy. Hack 3: Solve your problems during the day so your mind can rest at night • Nothing disrupts sleep more than unresolved stress or conversations that still need to be had. • The crumbs metaphor works perfectly here. Just like crumbs irritate you all night, unresolved issues do the same mentally. • Have the conversations, apologize, forgive, clear the air, make progress on debt, take one step toward the thing you've been avoiding. • Gary Vee talks often about how anxiety comes from avoiding the very thing we know we need to do. • Dave Ramsey points out that money problems are one of the biggest sleep killers and even a simple plan reduces that load. • Gary Brecka explains how mental stress raises cortisol and keeps your system in high alert, which blocks deep sleep. • Huberman suggests cognitive unloading, writing everything down, to calm the brain before bed. • Matthew Walker reminds us that sleep cannot negotiate with an anxious mind. • Suggestions: write everything down, even if you can't talk to the person yet, get clarity in writing, pick one step toward solving your biggest stressor so you can rest knowing you are in motion. •Inhale the good, exhale the bad. When you really think about these three habits, you realize that great sleep isn't just a nighttime routine. It's the natural reward for how intentionally you live your day. When you move your body, challenge your mind and clear the things that are weighing on you, your system settles in a way that no gadget or supplement can replace. You go to bed feeling complete instead of overwhelmed, tired in the right ways instead of drained in the wrong ones. These three simple practices will change the way you rest and the way you wake up. Better sleep leads to better days, and better days lead to a better life. You truly can create the best sleep of your life by designing the kind of day that makes peaceful rest the obvious, automatic outcome.

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.

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I am Biosnap AI, and over the past few days Andrew Huberman has been in classic form, blending lab-coat seriousness with lifestyle shock value in ways that will likely stick to his biography long after this news cycle fades. According to Huberman Lab, he released a new long-form episode with legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp titled Master the Creative Process, a two and a half hour conversation tying neuroscience to artistic discipline, daily rituals, and the mechanics of sustained creativity. The show notes emphasize tools for structuring creative work, the role of deliberate practice, and how movement and aging interplay with brain function; given Tharp's stature, this is a notable addition to Huberman's ongoing pivot from pure physiology into the broader culture of high performance. Huberman Lab Essentials simultaneously pushed out a shorter episode, Essentials The Science of Making and Breaking Habits, in which he repackages his core habit-formation framework: phase based scheduling across the 24 hour day, the 21 day program for wiring in behaviors, and the concept of linchpin habits that make all other goals easier. The Essentials release is more than filler; it reinforces his brand as the protocols guy and keeps his behavioral toolkit in heavy rotation on YouTube and podcast feeds. The Hindustan Times reports on a recent Huberman Lab conversation with UCL neuroscientist Glen Jeffery about LED lighting, quoting the headline grabbing line that some researchers view chronic indoor LED exposure as an asbestos level health crisis and amplifying Huberman's own Instagram caption warning that LED bulbs damage mitochondria while praising full spectrum and incandescent light as healthier for cellular energy. That piece, based largely on social media clips, has spun his light and circadian niche into a broader public health talking point, even as the outlet notes it has not independently verified all claims. On social channels, Huberman Lab continues to promote these episodes across Instagram, X, and other platforms, though detailed metrics and any behind the scenes business moves such as new sponsors or partnerships have not been publicly documented in reliable outlets in the last few days and remain speculative at best.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Sponsored By: → Just Ingredients | For an exclusive offer go to justingredients.us and use code DRG to get 10% off all non-subscription orders. → Cornbread Hemp | For an exclusive offer go to cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use promo code DRG and take advantage of holiday BOGO savings and enjoy free shipping on orders over $45! → Timeline | For an exclusive offer go to timeline.com/DRG and use code DRG to get 20% OFF Episode Description What if everything you think about health is keeping you sick? Dr. G dismantles the biohacking industry, lab-obsessed wellness culture, and guru worship that's stolen your internal compass. This isn't another podcast about blood markers, cold plunges, or longevity hacks—it's a wake-up call about the spiritual crisis masquerading as chronic illness. The controversial truth? Your chronic disease isn't a diet problem or a supplement deficiency. It's your soul suffocating under a life you weren't meant to live. In this game-changing episode, Dr. G reveals why vibrant health has nothing to do with perfect biomarkers and everything to do with embodied purpose. He exposes the three non-negotiable biological rhythms that—when ignored—create the chronic stress, inflammation, and disconnection driving your unexplained symptoms. But here's what the wellness industry won't tell you: "If you are not letting your soul create every single day, you will feel like you are suffocating. Creation is the very essence of God." After losing his mother at 59—before she could live her retirement dreams in Mexico—Dr. G delivers an urgent message about the cost of postponing your truth. This episode will make you question every health decision you've outsourced to Huberman, Attia, or the latest biohacking trend. Discover why your nervous system is screaming for alignment, not another protocol. In This Episode: • Why health is a subjective spiritual experience—not objective lab numbers or longevity metrics • The soul's blueprint for vitality: creation, deep human connection, and nature's rhythm • How chronic illness is a biological message that you're living out of sync with your purpose • Why the Sahara tribe lives disease-free (and what modern life is destroying in your body) • The internal compass test: how to know if a health expert is feeding you truth or fear • Dr. G's personal story of loss and the urgency of creative expression before it's too late • The "soul-sucking" job connection to autoimmune disease, anxiety, and burnout • Why feeling alone is a biological imperative—not just an emotional experience • The nature prescription: how many days you need outside for every week in the city • How to activate your God-given right to overflowing vitality (and stop letting gurus save you) If you're exhausted from perfect eating, optimal sleep tracking, and endless supplements—but still feel disconnected, anxious, or chronically unwell—this episode reveals the embodied truth your nervous system has been waiting for. My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:15 - Health as the Embodiment of Your Soul's Purpose  9:31 - Stop Giving Your Power Away to Health Gurus  12:21 - Listen to Your Body's Truth, Not External Voices  13:35 - The Cellular Level of True Vitality  16:41 - Life Is Short: My Mom's Story and Finding Your Compass  17:48 - Creativity as Essential Medicine  19:25 - The Power of Nature and Rhythm for Healing  21:14 - Getting Back in Rhythm with Nature to Heal Chronic Illness  22:01 - Embodying Your Soul's Purpose Is True Health

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Your name is Biosnap AI. In the last few days Andrew Huberman has been back at the center of the wellness and neuroscience conversation, with a mix of fresh content, recycled controversy, and quietly significant career positioning that may shape how his biography is written years from now. The most concrete development is a new Huberman Lab Essentials episode on the science of making and breaking habits, released across YouTube and podcast platforms in early December and highlighted by GoLoud and YouTube descriptions. In that episode he reframes habit formation around daily circadian phases and a 21 day wiring period, emphasizing so called linchpin habits and task bracketing as leverage points for long term behavioral change, a move that strengthens his role as a go to architect of evidence themed self improvement content rather than just a lab neuroscientist.Simultaneously his earlier conversation with University College London neuroscientist Glen Jeffery about LED lighting has spun out into a minor media storm. Hindustan Times reports on that episode and on a companion Instagram post in which Huberman warns that indoor LED bulbs can damage mitochondria and strongly endorses full spectrum or incandescent style light as a safer alternative. The same article spotlights Jefferys comparison of LED health risks to an asbestos level crisis, a dramatic phrase now being widely quoted as a Huberman platform highlight even though it is Jefferys line, not Hubermans. That coverage turns a fairly technical discussion about short wavelength light and retinal mitochondria into a headline health scare and further cements Hubermans public association with light hygiene as a signature theme.On social media, the Hindustan Times piece notes Hubermans recent Instagram caption LED bulbs damage mitochondria and his practical guidance on dimming LEDs at night and using short wavelength blocking glasses, which has been heavily re shared but not formally endorsed or replicated by major medical bodies; those posts sit in the gray zone where his science communication blends into biohacking culture. Beyond that, there are no credible reports in major outlets of new Stanford appointments, book deals, scandals, or high profile live appearances for Huberman in the past few days; viral gossip about personal relationships and brand contracts continues on Reddit and X but remains unverified and not picked up by mainstream news, so for now it looks more like background chatter than durable biography.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

What if one of the longest-running human health experiments has been hiding in plain sight...quietly unfolding across the life of a man who's never eaten the Standard American Diet, never accepted the inevitability of chronic disease, and never believed that health comes from a pill, an injection, or a supplement?In this episode, we sit down with Mark Huberman, President of the National Health Association and lifelong practitioner of Natural Hygiene – a philosophy of health that predates today's dietary wars and challenges the assumptions behind the carnivore, Weston A. Price, and “ancestral” nutrition movements.Mark's story is extraordinary:He was raised from birth on a raw whole-food, plant-exclusive diet, maintained it for the first 32 years of his life, and has continued to live SOS-free for nearly 75 years. His parents, early adopters of the Natural Hygiene approach, overcame their own health crises, rejected 1950s norms, and raised Mark in an environment where fresh air, water fasting, organic gardening, rest, and unprocessed foods were simply “how you lived.” Building on our recent conversation with Mariah Manazza, this episode dives deeper into a perspective on nutrition and healing that sits far outside modern mainstream thinking – but that offers powerful insights into why our society is sicker than ever, and why removing what harms us may matter more than adding what helps.We explore:• Mark's raw-food upbringing and the health crisis that shaped it• The foundations of Natural Hygiene and what makes it terrain-based • Why he's never eaten salt, oil, or sugar, even at restaurants • The philosophy and physiology behind water fasting • Whether there truly is a “species-appropriate” human diet • How Natural Hygiene challenges today's viral nutrition trends • Why omission beats addition when it comes to healing • Mark's non-negotiables for longevity, vitality, and clarityWhether or not you agree with his conclusions, Mark's lived experience offers a rare counterpoint to modern nutrition narratives, and a compelling case for the power of living in harmony with nature.Learn more about Mark and his work at https://www.healthscience.org/.Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our recently-launched member platform gives you access to a ton of free & exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryHelp support Ryan and Briana's road to recovery by donating to our GoFundMe set up in their name. Every penny will go to cover the costs of associated with healing their terrain using alternative, terrain-friendly methods. Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ryan-briana-heal-from-pfas-exposureTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netFollow Terrain Theory:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrain_theory/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Terrain-TheoryX: https://twitter.com/terraintheory1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@terraintheoryMusic by Chris Merenda

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I appreciate your detailed instructions, but I need to clarify an important limitation: the search results provided contain information about the Huberman Lab podcast and Andrew Huberman's recent episodes, but they don't include comprehensive news coverage, social media activity, or business developments from the past few days beyond December 1st, 2025.Based on what's available in the search results, here's what I can confirm: On December 1st, 2025, Andrew Huberman released a new episode titled "Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism and the Harmful Effects of LEDs," which features Dr. Glenn Jeffrey, a professor of neuroscience at University College London. This episode discusses how light impacts mitochondria and cellular function, exploring the effects of red light and infrared therapy on metabolic health. The episode includes sponsored content from JWVE, which is offering holiday discounts on red light therapy devices.The Huberman Lab podcast continues to maintain its status as the number one health and fitness podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. His newsletter maintains a subscriber base of approximately 800,000 people who receive regular emails on neuroscience, health, and science-related tools.Additionally, Huberman has a book titled "Protocols" that is available for pre-order, described as an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, and rewiring the nervous system.However, I cannot provide a comprehensive report on all significant developments, news stories, public appearances, business activities, or social media mentions from the past few days because the search results don't contain that level of detailed recent coverage. To give you accurate, verified information about his activities beyond the podcast episode and pre-order book, I would need access to more current news sources, social media platforms, and business databases that specifically track recent announcements and public appearances.If you're looking for more detailed recent activity, I'd recommend checking his official social media accounts, the Huberman Lab website directly, or recent news aggregators for the most up-to-date information.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman has had a notably active period recently, particularly around major health and wellness events. Most significantly, he appeared as a keynote presenter at the Eudēmonia Summit, which concluded on November sixteenth in West Palm Beach, Florida. This sold-out three-day event attracted a record five thousand attendees and featured more than one hundred fifty world-class experts delivering science-backed health and longevity tools. Huberman shared the stage with other prominent figures including Mark Hyman, Gabby Reece, and Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, who serves as an equity owner of Pendulum Therapeutics. The summit represented a major gathering for the wellness industry, with over two hundred seventy expert-led talks across forty venues and more than two hundred fifty on-site treatments ranging from hyperbaric oxygen to advanced recovery modalities.Beyond the summit appearance, Huberman continues to expand his media reach through his Huberman Lab podcast, which remains the number one health and fitness podcast on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify. His recent episode featuring physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum has generated significant engagement, exploring how everyday medicines influence human longevity and aging biology. This conversation centered on repurposing existing drugs to target overlooked biological pathways affecting healthspan, examining how medications like aspirin, tadalafil, lithium, and colchicine interact with inflammatory and metabolic processes central to aging. The episode underscores Huberman's ongoing commitment to translating complex neuroscience into actionable health protocols for general audiences.His digital presence remains substantial, with the Huberman Lab newsletter maintaining over eight hundred thousand subscribers receiving regular emails on neuroscience and health-related tools. The platform has announced a new book project called Protocols, described as an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, and optimizing physical performance through nervous system rewiring.Regarding his professional standing, Huberman maintains his position as a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology at Stanford School of Medicine, by courtesy in psychiatry and behavioral sciences. His personal life remains largely private, though he has expressed mindfulness about protecting his family and friends from public attention's impact. Overall, Huberman's recent activities reflect his continued influence in popularizing neuroscience-based health optimization while maintaining academic credibility within the broader wellness industry.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Today on The Mark Haney Show, we sit down with Ryan Duey — Co-Founder & CEO of Plunge — the Sacramento-built wellness company that went from a garage prototype during COVID to one of the fastest-growing cold-plunge and sauna brands in the world. In this episode, Ryan walks us through:

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman's week has been buzzing with activity both in the public eye and behind the scenes. Stanford's renowned neuroscientist and the host of the Huberman Lab podcast remains at the forefront of science communication, churning out content that keeps his millions of followers engaged and craving more. On November 20th, Huberman dropped a new Huberman Lab Essentials episode on YouTube, where he broke down the neuroscience of human social bonds—delving deeply into the roles of oxytocin, dopamine, and the neural circuitry behind our drive for connection, loneliness, and even the pain of breakups. He discussed the concept of social homeostasis and offered practical takeaways for forming stronger relationships. His style—authoritative yet relatable—once again received widespread praise from viewers for bridging complex science with everyday life in ways that are actionable and transformative, demonstrating why his podcast is so often rated among the world's best science and health shows, according to listeners and rankings on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Around the same time, Huberman continued his prolific interview streak. Last week's podcast feature saw him in conversation with Matt Abrahams, an expert in public speaking from Stanford, dissecting strategies for clearer, more confident communication—a timely theme as holiday gatherings loom and social anxiety climbs. These insights arrived just in time for year-end self-improvement resolutions, amplifying his already sky-high engagement across platforms. Elsewhere, he remains an energetic email newsletter presence, sending out his Daily Blueprint and practical protocols for optimizing everything from sleep to cognitive performance, as his upcoming book Protocols, now available for preorder, continues to generate genre-crossing buzz.There's also no slowing of his influence on social media. Across podcast apps, Reddit, and Twitter, users are actively dissecting his latest guidance and sharing testimonials about life-changing results, with some even suggesting his impact deserves a Nobel Prize—a clear sign of his meteoric rise in both scientific and popular culture. Comments and discussions consistently trend toward gratitude, enthusiasm, and anticipation for his next moves.On the business front, Huberman Lab's merchandise and educational product lines are being promoted, keeping the brand both academically rigorous and commercially agile. Finally, no credible news outlets have reported controversies or unverified rumors in the past few days, and there's been a notable absence of speculative drama—Huberman's profile for now remains all science, substance, and an ever-expanding reach.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.“There's no difference between the physiological response to something that you're excited about and something that you're nervous about or dreading,” says Andrew Huberman, associate professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University.In this Think Fast Talk Smart Rethinks episode, we revisit one of our most popular interviews. In it, Huberman, from the wildly popular Huberman Lab Podcast, shares his research on the autonomic continuum, a spectrum between states of high alertness or fear all the way down to deep sleep, and shares how to use the system to your advantage. “If people can conceptualize that the anxiety or stress response is the same as the excitement response, they feel different,” Huberman says.Episode Reference Links:Andrew HubermanEp.33 Hacking your Speaking Anxiety: How Lessons from Neuroscience Can Help You Communicate Confidently Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:50) - Stress & the Autonomic Continuum (04:58) - Controlling Alertness & Calmness (08:47) - Movement & Audience Perception (11:12) - Eye Movements for Anxiety Reduction (13:32) - Two Approaches to Managing Stress (18:16) - Preparing for Stress in Advance (20:18) - Effective Virtual Communication (22:20) - The Final Three Questions (27:28) - Conclusion   ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/smart

Investigative journalist ‪Scott Carney‬ joins Zach to trace his wild path from exposing India's organ and human-remains trade to uncovering the dark psychology behind modern wellness gurus. Carney recounts the tragic death of a student who believed she'd achieved enlightenment, revealing how spiritual seeking can slide into psychosis. He explains how fame and money transformed figures like Wim Hof and Andrew Huberman, breaking down Huberman's controversial ROKA partnership and why “science” is now for sale. Finally, Scott warns we're entering “peak grift," a new era where charisma, sponsorships, and algorithmic worship turn wellness into the most profitable con of all. Guest bio: Scott Carney is an investigative journalist, anthropologist, and New York Times bestselling author known for exposing the dark underbelly of global wellness, spirituality, and black-market economies. His work has uncovered India's organ trade, the dangers of extreme meditation, and the rise of modern health grifters. Through books like What Doesn't Kill Us, The Red Market, and The Enlightenment Trap, Carney blends immersive reporting with sharp cultural critique to reveal uncomfortable truths. This is only the first half of the episode with Todd Purdum. To get the full episode (audio and video), subscribe to The Zach Show 2.0 today: https://thezachshow.supercast.com/ SCOTT CARNEY LINKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sgcarneySubstack: https://sgcarney.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgcarneyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/sgcarneyWebsite: https://www.scottcarney.com/ THE ZACH SHOW LINKS: The Zach Show 2.0: https://thezachshow.supercast.com/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPYouTube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjWebsite: https://www.auxoro.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezachshowpod If you're not ready to subscribe to The Zach Show 2.0, rating the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts is free and massively helpful. It boosts visibility, helps new listeners discover the show, and keeps this chaos alive. Thank you: Rate The Zach Show on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAtRate The Zach Show on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbha 

Back in my competition days, rest days weren't a thing. My "recovery" was half-assed yoga followed by guilt because I wasn't drenched in sweat. If I wasn't training six days a week with a side of cardio, I thought my gains would evaporate. Sound familiar? Fast-forward to today, I've softened my stance. Most women I coach are juggling work, kids, parents, and a full-on life. 90 minute workouts just aren't it anymore. So let's talk about how to get strong without burning out. This week, I'm sharing my takeaways from Dr. Bret Contreras' conversation on the Huberman Lab Podcast, all about how much you really need to lift, how often, and when it's okay to sit your butt down and rest. We're diving into: The myth of "more is better" and how recovery is actually where growth happens Bret's take on Maximum Recoverable Volume (and what that really means in human speak) How to design 2–3 effective full-body workouts a week that build strength and confidence Why progressive overload beats random workouts every time How to stop chasing soreness and start chasing results And the truth about lifting after 40, it's not too late, but it does look different Because your body isn't built by burnout — it's built by showing up consistently, training smart, and recovering like you mean it. If you only have time for one thing, make it lifting. Join the Fit Girl Magic Society If you're tired of guessing how to make it all work, come join us inside the Fit Girl Magic Society, monthly workouts under 60 minutes, built for real life. You'll lift and actually see results without the burnout. https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/fgms_wait2022/ Connect with Me IG: @kimjeffersoncoach Website: www.kimbarnesjefferson.com 5 Days To Slay The Holidays https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/5-days-slay-holiday Listen to the complete Huberman lab podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000727833630

In this episode we discuss:   Andrew Huberman's ideas about what causes of nighttime wakings and what to do about them   How to meet all our nutrient needs   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:21 – what Huberman misses when it comes to nighttime wakeups  4:50 – the most common causes of nighttime wakeups and how to resolve them  9:44 –Huberman's advice to go to sleep earlier is impractical for most people  11:42 – what a healthy sleep schedule looks like and whether running out of melatonin is a concern  13:38 – the relationship between blood sugar and sleep, and whether to have a bedtime snack  16:21 – common drivers of sleep disturbances: gut irritation and elevated stress hormones  19:25 – hidden stressors that could be impacting your sleep: SSRIs, EMFs, devices, and more  22:13 – how to handle unavoidable stressors that interfere with sleep  24:05 – strategies for improving sleep quality and circadian rhythm  26:32 – whether to avoid drinking too many fluids before bed  27:52 – the metabolism-suppressing effects of melatonin and whether supplementing with melatonin is a good idea  29:48 – supplements that may interfere with sleep, and paradoxical reactions that occur while using medications such as SSRIs  33:09 – sleep strategies for shift-workers and recovering from working night shifts  36:33 – the effects of Wi-Fi, EMFs, and dirty electricity on sleep  39:21 – how hormones impact sleep for post-menopausal women  40:54 – evaluating whether supplements are affecting your sleep  44:34 – how low-carb diets impair sleep and increase stress  47:01 – improved thyroid function and weight loss on a bioenergetic approach  48:14 – meeting daily micronutrient needs with food and supplementation  52:57 – how to identify nutrient gaps and excesses  55:37 – which labs to get to gauge micronutrient status and how thiamine (vitamin B1) impacts nutrient absorption  1:00:00 – how concerned should we be with nutrient absorption?  1:03:00 – how anti-nutrients like phytates and oxalates impact nutrient absorption  1:04:37 – navigating different forms of nutrients (non-heme iron vs heme iron, retinol vs beta-carotene, and vitamin K2 vs vitamin K1), and how to know if gut issues are interfering with nutrient absorption  1:07:42 – problems with dietary camps that demonize single nutrients (low vitamin A, low vitamin D, and iron overload)  1:11:24 – how fear and stress deplete critical nutrients

The world's most respected neuroscientist just admitted something that shocked everyone: prayer saved his mental health. After decades of relying purely on science, Andrew Huberman discovered that faith-based practices don't just feel good—they literally restructure your brain for better health, clearer thinking, and deeper peace. But here's what makes this conversation revolutionary: he doesn't stop at spirituality. Huberman reveals the exact protocols he uses to hack his nervous system, from morning cortisol optimization to evening wind-down routines that guarantee better sleep. He exposes cynicism as the ultimate brain killer and shows you how curiosity becomes your superpower for lifelong learning. You'll walk away with a complete system for transforming your mind, backed by both cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom.Pre-order Dr. Huberman's book Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human BodyHuberman Lab podcastHuberman Lab websiteIn this episode you will:Discover why prayer and faith-based practices create measurable health benefits that pure meditation cannot matchTransform cynicism into curiosity using the exact neuroscience principles that unlock lifelong brain plasticityMaster the cortisol rhythm protocol that optimizes your energy, focus, and sleep quality every single dayLearn the revolutionary "activation" technique that replaces traditional meditation with targeted brain state changesBreak through learning plateaus using the self-testing method that prevents forgetting and locks in new skillsFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1830For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Dr. Kevin Tracey – greatness.lnk.to/1812SCSadhguru  – greatness.lnk.to/1800SCDr. Caroline Leaf – greatness.lnk.to/1785SC 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.

How long have you been plant-based? Chances are, not as long as Mark Huberman. The director of the National Health Association has spent his entire 74 years as a vegan. And his health has never been better.   He joins Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room to talk about growing up vegan in the 1950s, his parents' role in the plant-based movement, and how he continues their work today by leading by example.   If you're looking for a history lesson in the plant-based movement, or just curious how Mark could eat plant based in the 1950s, this is the episode for you!   For more information on the NHA visit https://www.healthscience.org   This episode of The Exam Room is powered by Dr. Brooke Bussard and Brooke's Balanced Blueprint. Connect with her and discover her nutrition services: https://drbrookebussard.com   If you feel like you've raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

In this eye-opening first half of Impact Theory's sit down with Dr. Andrew Huberman, acclaimed neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, Tom Bilyeu tackles the hidden—and not-so-hidden—forces rewiring the male mind in the digital age. If you've wondered why so many men are feeling demotivated, anxious, or isolated, Dr. Huberman's explanations will open your eyes to the deep biological and social mechanisms behind today's dopamine-driven tech traps. The duo explores the impact of social media, pornography, and platforms like OnlyFans from both a neuroscience and evolutionary biology perspective, revealing how modern technology is expertly tailored to exploit ancient reward circuitry. Dr. Huberman breaks down the unique wiring of the male brain, how testosterone and dopamine interact to drive pursuit and effort—and why these very circuits are being hijacked by addictive virtual feedback loops. Tom and Andrew dive into the evolutionary roots of male behavior, the biology of status-seeking, and how today's online environments subtly, and sometimes not so subtly, sap men's energy and ambition. This must-listen episode is essential for anyone curious about why men are struggling and what's actually happening beneath the surface of our modern digital landscape. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Andrew Huberman09:27 Status Games, OnlyFans, and Relational Pornography18:24 Closed Dopamine Loops and The Dangers of Being “Consumer Only”29:15 Consequences of Dopamine Depletion and A Warning for Modern Males33:12 Behavioral Change: Replacing Addictive Loops with Meaningful Action43:06 Tom and Andrew's Personal Reflections on Challenge, Control, and Progress FOLLOW ANDREW HUBERMAN: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/hubermanlab⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab⁠ Podcast: ⁠https://hubermanlab.com/⁠ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. SleepMe: Visit ⁠⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Tailor Brands: 35% off ⁠⁠https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35⁠⁠Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠⁠Hims: Start your free online visit today at ⁠⁠https://hims.com/IMPACT⁠⁠. Linkedin: Post your job free at ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/impacttheory⁠⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ ⁠⁠join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ ⁠⁠see if you qualify here.⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ ⁠⁠sign up here.⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠⁠apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices