About this episode

Andrew Huberman discusses the science of the mind-body connection and how to optimize brain function and physical performance.

Even though our experiences are shaped by unconscious patterns and bodily sensations, we have the agency to actively transform them simply by staying present and aware. Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch sit down with Stanford neuroscientist and “Huberman Lab” host Andrew Huberman to explore the science of how your brain and body talk to each other, and how you can use that conversation to your advantage. Huberman shares his evidence-based solutions for optimizing brain function, mood, energy, and physical performance in order to learn new skills and behaviors that can transform your life. Huberman’s exploration of the brain-body connection speaks to a central idea of the Perception Box, a framework developed by Elizabeth R. Koch for understanding the forces within us that shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world. Andrew Huberman is a Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the “Huberman Lab” podcast. His newest book, Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body publishes in September 2026 and culminates years of research, lab work, and conversations with scientists. Dr. Heather…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Heather Berlin

Guests: Andrew Huberman, Dr. Christof Koch

Topics covered

• mind-body connection
• neuroscience
• brain function
• physical performance
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stanford University School of Medicine, Huberman Lab, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tiny Blue Dot Foundation

Books & works: Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body

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