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Dorian Yates is a former professional bodybuilder, six-time Mr. Olympia winner and a pioneer of high-intensity, low-volume training for building muscle size and strength. He explains how anyone can vastly improve their fitness, mindset and appearance by training with weights just two or three days per week for less than an hour. We also discuss how to determine your natural strengths and passions and select which life path is right for you. Dorian also shares his journey and transformation from wayward youth to world champion athlete, his exploration of psychedelics, views on cannabis and on longevity and health optimization more generally. The knowledge and wisdom Dorian shares is valuable to men and women of all ages.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Dorian Yates

(00:03:17) High-Intensity Training, Bodybuilding, Blood & Guts

(00:09:15) Muscular Failure, Stimulate & Recover; Anabolics

(00:12:04) Sponsors: David & Joovv

(00:14:33) Muscle Pump, Stimulus; Recovery Weeks

(00:17:32) Beginners & Learning Correct Mechanics; Diabetes

(00:22:13) Research vs Real World, Tool: High-Intensity, Low-Volume Training, HIIT Sprints

(00:28:53) Bodybuilding Journey, Reading, Training Logs, Aspiration, Parents

(00:39:21) Sponsors: AG1 & Our Place

(00:42:46) TRT, Steroids, Genetics, Early Bodybuilding Career; Tool: Steroid Risks

(00:53:57) Father & Son Relationship; Training Evolution

(00:58:31) Workout Intensity & Motivation, Self-Mastery, Transforming Anger

(01:05:34) Death; Opportunity Analysis; Bodybuilders, Steroids & Diuretics

(01:12:18) Human Possibility, Fitness & Health Progression, Nutrition

(01:16:05) Sponsor: LMNT

(01:17:26) Mike Mentzer

(01:20:42) 1992-1993 Mr. Olympia, Underdog vs Favorite Mindset

(01:30:22) Inspiration & Achieving Goal; Retirement, Transition & Identity

(01:38:52) Flexibility, Winning vs Loving the Process

(01:43:08) Aging, Exercise & Posture

(01:46:34) Sponsor: Function

(01:48:22) Losing Muscle & Diet Change; Breathing; Health & Mind

(01:52:02) Psychedelics, DMT, Ayahuasca, Perspective & Connection

(02:01:20) Risks, Research & Psychedelics; Brain Plasticity, Perspective Change

(02:06:23) Sunlight & Mood, Schizophrenia, Dopamine, Mitochondria

(02:12:15) Cannabis, Smoking & Health; Cancer; Breathwork

(02:19:34) Cannabis & Motivation, Individual Variation, THC Levels

(02:25:22) Plant Medicine, Kratom, Natural Plants vs Extracts

(02:28:53) Training for Women, Losing Fat & Resistance Training; Resilience

(02:33:52) DY Nutrition, Supplements; Life Purpose & Consciousness

(02:44:40) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki, PhD, a professor of neural science and psychology at New York University.

We discuss simple, daily habits to improve focus, memory and overall cognitive performance. Dr. Suzuki explains how exercise directly enhances brain function—both the immediate benefits of a single workout and long-term support for cognitive health. We also discuss how meditation, verbal affirmations, sleep and other behavioral practices positively influence mood and stress regulation.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Wendy Suzuki

(00:00:21) What Makes Moments Memorable?

(00:02:24) Memory & Hippocampus, Imagination

(00:05:35) Sponsor: BetterHelp

(00:06:37) One-Trial Learning, Fear

(00:08:10) Exercise Effects on Focus, Attention & Memory

(00:12:31) Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) & Exercise

(00:15:10) Sponsor: AG1

(00:16:55) Tools: Cardiovascular Exercise; 10-Minute Walk & Mood

(00:18:43) How Exercise Increases BDNF

(00:20:47) Adults, Neuron Growth, Hippocampus

(00:22:51) Exercise Effects on Memory, Tool: Morning Exercise

(00:26:08) Exercise & Long-term Effects on Cognition, Older Adults

(00:27:56) Minimum Exercise For Cognitive Benefits (Adults, 30s-50s)

(00:32:03) Sponsor: Eight Sleep

(00:33:22) Increase Exercise For Greater Cognitive Benefits

(00:35:30) Affirmations, Exercise, Mood, IntenSati

(00:37:37) Meditation & Benefits, Tool: Brief Meditation

(00:39:32) Tools to Improve Attention

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Dr. Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a leading expert on treating addictions, drug laws and policy. We discuss all the major addictive substances and behaviors, including alcohol, opioids, gambling, stimulants, nicotine, cannabis and more, focusing on how genetics and certain use patterns shape addiction susceptibility. We discuss the best evidence-based tools for recovery, from 12-step programs to emerging treatments such as psychedelics and ibogaine. Anyone interested in making better choices for their health and/or seeking to avoid or overcome addictions ought to benefit from this episode.

Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Keith Humphreys

(00:03:22) Addiction; Genetic Risk

(00:09:14) Alcohol Use Disorder & Alcoholism; Genetic Predisposition & Addiction Risk

(00:18:03) Sponsors: David & BetterHelp

(00:20:37) Women & Alcohol Use; Young Adults; Cannabis Use

(00:23:36) Health Benefit to Alcohol?, Red Wine, Cancer Risk; Social Pressure

(00:31:47) Alcohol in Social Gatherings, Social Anxiety, Vulnerability, Work & Dates

(00:37:41) Old vs New Cannabis & THC Levels; Smoked vs Edible Forms

(00:44:38) Cannabis & Psychosis Risk; Cardiac Health; Youth Cannabis Use & Transition to Adulthood

(00:52:29) Sponsor: AG1

(00:54:13) Industries of Addiction, Regulation; Gambling, Slot Machines, Novelty; Casinos

(01:05:28) Decriminalization vs Legalization; Cannabis, Gateway Drug?

(01:08:50) Psylocibin or LSD, Addiction Treatment; Microdosing, Clinical Trial Challenges

(01:18:58) Sponsor: Helix Sleep

(01:20:32) Brain Plasticity & Age; Ketamine, Depression, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

(01:28:10) SSRIs, Mass Shootings, Suicide, Side Effects; Drug Approval; Ibogaine & PTSD

(01:36:10) Caffeine Addiction?; Stimulants & Rehab; Prescription Stimulants & ADHD

(01:44:04) Nicotine, Mistaking Withdrawal for Benefit

(01:47:24) Sponsor: LMNT

(01:48:44) Tool: How to Talk to Someone with Addiction

(01:55:23) Perception of Addicts, Character Defect, Pain

(02:00:58) Overcoming Addiction, Immediate Rewards, AA; Addict & Co-Dependency?

(02:09:53) Longterm Drug Use, Dopamine, Cues & Relapse; Social Media

(02:16:21) Brain Stimulation, TMS; Homelessness, Substance Use & Rehab

(02:26:11) Addiction Treatment Policy, Rehab & Insurance

(02:29:08) Tool: 12-Step Programs, AA, Accessibility & Benefits

(02:38:08) AA, Higher Power, Cult?; Flexibility, Tool: Open AA Meetings

(02:44:38) GLP-1s, Weight Loss, Alcohol Addiction; Pharmaceutical Advertisements

(02:52:39) Social Media Addiction, Tool: Avoiding Social Media Strategies

(02:58:36) “Failure to Launch”, Youth, Video Games, Social Media; Recovery Pathways

(03:04:13) AA as an Action Program, Tool: Try Different AA Meetings

(03:08:21) Hospice, Death, Overcoming Fear of Death

(03:13:54) Addiction to Escape Death?, Desire for Oblivion

(03:18:11) Men vs Women & Addiction; Lying; Relapse; Fentanyl & Addiction Advice

(03:24:27) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss how to optimize your workspace to maximize productivity, focus and creativity.

I explain how key environmental factors such as lighting, the physical layout of your work area and desk setup can influence attention and performance. I also discuss how specific types of sounds can enhance focus and how to adjust your work environment for particular tasks. These practical, flexible protocols can be applied whether you are working from home, in an office or on the road.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Workplace Optimization for Performance

(00:00:36) Clutter, Variables for Workspace Optimization

(00:02:41) Vision & Light, Tool: Mornings & Bright Light; Windows

(00:04:45) Afternoon, Evenings & Light; Tool: Dimming Lights

(00:07:13) Sponsor: Eight Sleep

(00:07:13) Alertness & Visual Focus, Tool: Screen Placement

(00:10:23) Vergence Eye Movement & Alertness, Tool: Visual Breaks

(00:13:08) Cathedral Effect, Creative vs Analytical Thinking, Tool: Ceiling Height by Task

(00:16:08) Sponsor: AG1

(00:16:08) Background Noise to Avoid; White Noise, Pink Noise

(00:20:41) Sound Patterns to Improve Concentration

(00:24:00) Tool: Binaural Beat Frequency for Focus; Dopamine

(00:25:33) Tool: Managing Interruptions

(00:25:29) Sponsor: ROKA

(00:26:57) Sit or Stand for Work?, Tool: Sit-Stand Desk

(00:30:45) Key Takeaways, Flexibility & Changing Locations

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James Clear is an expert on behavioral change and habits and the author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits. We discuss the best ways to build new healthy habits and end bad ones without relying on motivation or willpower. Rather than list off categories of tools or acronyms, James explains how anchoring the changes you want to make in your identity and physical environment allows you to make desired changes quickly and ones that stick. Whether your goal is better fitness and physical health, productivity or mental health, you'll learn actionable, zero-cost protocols to build powerful and meaningful habits.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) James Clear

(00:01:10) Atomic Habits

(00:02:57) Common Habits, Tool: Habit Success & Getting Started

(00:06:16) Make Starting a Habit Easier, Tool: 4 Laws of Behavior Change

(00:10:18) Sponsors: Lingo & Wealthfront

(00:13:26) Writing Habits, Seasons & Flexibility; Adaptability, Tool: Bad Day Plan

(00:18:42) Consistency, Flow vs Grind, Master Showing Up, Learning & Practice

(00:24:54) Chunking, Getting Started at Gym

(00:28:01) Flow Don’t Fight, Dissatisfaction & Effort, Tool: Identity-Based Habits

(00:34:10) Friction, Competition & Effort; Credentials

(00:39:38) Make Effort Rewarding, Mindset, Tools: Previsualization, Emphasize Positives

(00:45:59) Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv

(00:48:56) Reflection & Learning, Tool: Self-Testing; Perfectionism, Tool: Curiosity

(00:55:18) Striving vs Relaxation, Balance, Tool: Turn On/Off; Hiking, Nature Reset

(01:04:20) Identity & Professional Pursuits; Choosing New Projects; Clinging to Identity

(01:14:24) Sponsor: Eight Sleep

(01:15:42) Criticism; Identity & Growth

(01:21:47) Failure, Identity, Sports, Tool: Rebounding & Reaching; Public Failures

(01:30:03) Daily Habits, Tools: Day in Quarters; Never Miss Twice; Meal Timing

(01:38:22) Daily Habit Timing & Sequencing, Tool: Mindfully Choose Inputs

(01:45:37) Creativity, Specialization vs Generalization; Books

(01:51:31) Sponsor: Function

(01:53:18) Habits & Context, Environmental Cues, Tools for Minimizing Phone Use

(02:02:01) Bad Habits, Checking Phone, Tools for Breaking Bad Habits

(02:08:21) Physical & Social Environment, New Habits, Tool: Join/Create Groups

(02:18:40) Family, Habits; Kids & Parenting, Tools: Stimulus; Good Conditions

(02:26:05) Impact of Habits, Habits as Solutions; Upcoming Projects

(02:32:45) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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