Optimize Your Brain with Science-based Tools | Episode 8

<p>In this episode, I describe how to access focused learning bouts, creative states, and the underlying neural circuitry involved. I frame this in the context of our daily 24-hour cycle in order to make it practical, clear and precise about timing. I review the role of fasting, meal timing and specific types of nutrients for promoting certain states of mind. I also review various other tools and biological factors that directly or indirectly gate brain function and that we can control. I answer commonly asked questions about the science of psychedelics, binaural beats, and visualization. Thank you for your interest in science!</p> <p>Thank you to our sponsors:</p> <ul> <li>InsideTracker - <a href= "http://insidetracker.com/huberman">http://insidetracker.com/huberman</a></li> <li>Athletic Greens - <a href= "http://athleticgreens.com/huberman">http://athleticgreens.com/huberman</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Our Patreon page:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman">https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Supplements from Thorne:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman">http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Links I mention:</p> <ul> <li>Spike Jonze/Kenzo Perfume: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoMqvniiEkk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoMqvniiEkk</a></li> <li>Dr. Charles Czeisler, MD, PhD: <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Czeisler">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Czeisler</a></li> <li>Reveri Health (Free) Research Supported Hypnosis: <a href= "https://reverihealth.com/">https://reverihealth.com/</a></li> <li>The NSDR I do every day (30 min): <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEw5BkK9K9A&t=15s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEw5BkK9K9A&t=15s</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Timestamps below.</p> <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction</li> <li>04:53 The Daily (Learning) Routine</li> <li>07:13 Plasticity Is NOT the Goal</li> <li>09:26 No Obligation To Change</li> <li>09:59 Practical Plasticity Language</li> <