Frequently Asked Questions

The Huberman Lab podcast was started in January 2021 by Dr. Andrew Huberman, a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. It’s separate from Dr. Huberman’s teaching and research roles at Stanford.

The podcast is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

On all major podcast platforms, new episodes are released at 1 a.m. Pacific Time. On YouTube, they are released at 5 a.m.‌ Pacific Time.

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, we are not currently hiring or offering any internship or volunteer opportunities at this time.

Yes. Merch is available at shop.hubermanlab.com. 100% of net proceeds from merchandise sales, including those made at live events, are donated to fund human research projects selected by Dr. Huberman.

Episode transcripts are a premium feature and are currently available only to Huberman Lab Premium members.

To use our on-site search, you can click the 'Search' button in the top menu of our website or directly visit hubermanlab.com/search-results. The search is designed to be intuitive and efficient, allowing you to simply enter your query into the search bar to find relevant information quickly.

For advanced searches, you can enhance your search results using Boolean operators (OR, AND, NOT). These operators allow you to refine your search to be as broad or specific as you need. To understand how to effectively use these filters and Boolean operators, including the proper way to combine them, we recommend reading this article.

Unfortunately, Google Podcasts is no longer available. If you previously used Google Podcasts, you can transfer your podcast subscriptions to YouTube Music or another podcast app. Google has provided a guide on how to do so.

We greatly appreciate your honest review on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podchaser. You can leave a review here.

A traditional podcast typically refers to an episodic series of digital audio files that users can download or stream online. However, in recent years, podcasts have expanded beyond audio-only formats to include video.

While we do not accept inbound pitches, we do have a form to submit guest suggestions.

Yes. If you’d like to suggest topics for future episodes, please complete this form.

Yes. You can join the Neural Network Newsletter. It’s zero-cost to join.

Yes. Past issues of the newsletter are available here. Please note that the latest newsletter is usually posted to our website several weeks after it’s sent to subscribers.

To view a list of our upcoming events, please visit hubermanlab.com/events.

For all speaking requests, please kindly submit your details through CAA Speakers. Given the constraints of Dr. Huberman’s schedule, his availability for speaking engagements is limited and he has to decline most requests.

For all media or press requests, please contact us.

By subscribing to Huberman Lab Premium, you’ll get access to ask Dr. Huberman questions, exclusive bonus content (AMA episodes and Quantal Clips) and episode transcripts. A significant portion of the proceeds will fund human research (not animal models) selected by Dr. Huberman, with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Tiny Foundation.

Huberman Lab Premium is powered by Supercast — a podcast subscription platform used by some of the world’s top podcasters. Supercast provides the technical infrastructure for Huberman Lab to offer a private, secure podcast content to Premium Members.

Once you become a Premium Member, we will provide you with a unique podcast feed that you'll be able to add to your favorite podcast player with a couple of taps. We currently support Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Podcast Republic, Downcast, RSSRadio, Podkicker, and more. Unfortunately, we aren't able to support podcast players that don't support importing private feeds.

Absolutely. You can certainly purchase a membership as a gift for somebody else. We offer several options to best suit your needs: Monthly membership (minimum of 3 months to a maximum of 12 months), Annual membership and Premium Fellowship.

We firmly believe that everyone should have access to Huberman Lab Premium, irrespective of their financial situation. We offer various scholarship amounts. If the membership cost is truly beyond your financial capacity, we invite you to apply for one of these scholarships, which can substantially reduce or even eliminate the cost.

For those who are financially capable of subscribing, we encourage you to consider becoming a member. If you feel that Huberman Lab Premium doesn't deliver the value you anticipated, we'll gladly offer a full refund, no questions asked.

We would like to inform you that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our scholarship application form. Our team is actively working to address this issue. We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding. Please continue to monitor this page for any updates regarding the resolution of the issue.

Once our scholarship form is back up and running, you will be able to submit your application through the provided link.

‍

Unfortunately, no. Huberman Lab Premium memberships are not tax-deductible. While we greatly appreciate your support, the cost of a membership does not qualify as a tax-deductible expense or charitable donation. Please consult with a tax professional for any further questions related to your personal tax situation.

Dr. Huberman individually selects scientists to support promising human subject research spanning various fields. We will reach out directly to researchers should there be interest in learning more about your work. Please note that we do not accept applications or inbound funding requests.

As a Premium member, the AMA (Ask Me Anything) feature allows you to submit questions and upvote existing ones of interest.

By accessing the dedicated AMA section, you can submit any questions you have or show support for existing ones by upvoting them. You will receive a notification by email if a question you submitted or upvoted is answered.

While we'd love to answer every question, the sheer volume means we won't be able to respond to each one. However, we encourage you to submit as many questions as you'd like.

Huberman Lab Premium offers several subscription options to best suit your needs: the Monthly Plan is $10 per month, the Annual Plan is priced at $100 per year, and we also offer a one-time Lifetime access option. Compared to the Monthly Plan, the Annual Plan offers a discount of $20 per year, essentially giving you two months free. You can cancel your subscription at any time, at least one day before your next billing cycle. After cancellation, you will retain access to all premium content until the end of the billing cycle you've already paid for.

You can easily update your payment card from your account dashboard by following these steps:

1. Navigate to www.supercast.com and click Log In
2. Upon reaching the login page, input the email you used during sign-up along with your password. If this is your first time logging in or if you have forgotten your password, click on 'Forgot Password?' A reset link will then be sent to your email.
3. After logging in, navigate to your Subscription section.
4. Locate Payment Card in the menu bar located at the top left of the page. Click on it to update your existing credit card, switch to a new one, or remove a card from your account.

Once you have updated your card, if there are any outstanding invoices, our system will automatically retry payment. If the payment is successful, you will regain access to your feed.

In the event there are no outstanding invoices, your card will only be charged when your next payment is due.

You can change your email address from your Supercast dashboard by following these steps:

1. Navigate to www.supercast.com and then click Log In.
2. Now, you'll need to provide your current email address and password. If you have forgotten your password, you can click on the 'Forgot Password?' option to reset it.
3. Once you're logged in, you'll notice a Profile Icon in the top right corner of your dashboard. Please click on this.
4. From the menu that appears, select Profile.

In the profile page, you can input your new email address. After you've done so, simply click Update to save your changes.

Changing your password as a podcast subscriber is straightforward and can be done from your dashboard. Here are the steps:

1. Navigate to www.supercast.com and click Log In.
2. Provide your email address and password to log in to your account. Alternatively, you can use the Magic Link feature. This feature allows you to receive a login link directly to your email address, eliminating the need to enter your password.
3. After logging in, locate the Profile Icon in the upper right corner of your dashboard and click on it.
4. From the dropdown menu that appears, select the Change Password option.

In the new window that opens, type your new password, confirm it, and then click on the Change Password button.

Please visit Dr. Huberman’s Stanford lab website.

If you would like to learn more about how you can support Dr. Huberman’s research at Stanford School of Medicine, please visit his Stanford lab website.

Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of Neurobiology and, by courtesy, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance.

He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, his Master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his PhD from the University of California, Davis. He completed his postdoctoral training at Stanford University.

He had a bulldog-mastiff named Costello (RIP) who weighed 90 lbs.

Our sponsors enable us to continue the ongoing production of the podcast and allow it to be zero-cost to anyone who wishes to listen and watch the podcast.

Click here to view an up-to-date list of current Huberman Lab sponsors.

Not at this time.

We welcome your questions about our sponsors. You can email us. If your inquiry is related to a specific product or purchase from one of our sponsors, please contact them directly.

If you come across a suspicious advertisement mentioning Dr. Huberman or the Huberman Lab podcast, please exercise caution and skepticism. We advise you to report any suspicious ads by emailing us with links and any screenshots or screen recordings so we can take a further look.

Our current podcast sponsors include AG1, AeroPress, BetterHelp, Eight Sleep, Helix, InsideTracker, Joovv, LMNT, Levels, Mateína, Maui Nui Venison, Plunge, ROKA, WHOOP and Waking Up.