The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.
Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.
Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
Dr. Laurie Santos: How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols
Huberman Lab
3 hours 8 minutes
2 months ago
Dr. Laurie Santos: How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Laurie Santos, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University and a leading researcher on happiness and fulfillment. We discuss what truly increases happiness, examining factors such as money, social comparison, free time, alone time versus time spent with others, pets, and the surprising positive impact of negative visualizations. We also explore common myths and truths about introverts and extroverts, the science of motivation, and how to adjust your hedonic set point to experience significantly more joy in daily life. Throughout the episode, Dr. Santos shares science-supported strategies for enhancing emotional well-being and cultivating a deeper sense of meaning and happiness.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Dr. Laurie Santos
00:02:52 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & ExpressVPN
00:06:00 Happiness, Emotion & Cognition; Emotional Contagion
00:11:18 Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Rewards
00:14:43 Money, Comparison & Happiness
00:21:39 Tool: Increase Social Connection; Real-Time Communication
00:32:16 Sponsor: AG1
00:33:47 Technology, Information, Social Interaction
00:39:22 Loneliness, Youth, Technology
00:42:16 Cravings, Sustainable Actions, Dopamine
00:47:01 Social Connection & Predictions; Introverts & Extroverts
00:57:22 Sponsors: Function & LMNT
01:00:41 Social Connection & Frequency; Tools: Fun; “Presence” & Technology
01:07:53 Technology & Negative Effects; Tool: Senses & Grounding; Podcasts
01:15:11 Negativity Bias, Gratitude, Tool: “Delight” Practice & Shifting Emotions
01:25:01 Sponsor: David
01:26:17 Importance of Negative Emotions; Judgements about Happiness
01:34:16 Happiness & Cultural Differences, Tool: Focus on Small Pleasures
01:41:00 Dogs, Monkeys & Brain, “Monkey Mind”
01:47:40 Monkeys, Perspective, Planning
01:53:58 Dogs, Cats, Dingos; Pets & Happiness
02:00:49 Time Famish; Tools: Time Affluence Breaks; Time Confetti & Free Time
02:07:46 Hedonic Adaptation; Tool: Spacing Happy Experiences
02:15:27 Contrast, Comparison & Happiness; Tool: Bronze Lining, Negative Visualization
02:24:08 Visualization, Bannister Effect; Tool: Imagine Obstacles
02:29:12 Culture; Arrival Fallacy, Tool: Journey Mindset
02:37:11 Mortality, Memento Mori, Tool: Fleeting Experiences & Contrast
02:44:33 Awe
02:48:15 Timescales; Community Engagement & Signature Strengths; Tool: Job Crafting
02:56:55 Strength Date, Leisure Time; Tool: Doing for Others, Feel Good Do Good
03:01:42 Tool: Asking for Help
03:05:32 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Social Media, Protocols Book, Neural Network Newsletter
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Huberman Lab
The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Huberman has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. He is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision, in 2017.
Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has been published in top journals, including Nature, Science, and Cell, and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.
In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the top 10 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.
