Time perception, memory, and focus influenced by biological rhythms and neurochemicals
About this podcast
Dive into this Huberman Lab Essentials episode where neuroscientist Andrew Huberman unpacks the intricate relationship between biological rhythms, neurochemicals, and our perception of time. Discover how your body's alignment with daily and seasonal light cycles regulates hormones crucial for energy, mood, and motivation. This episode provides actionable, science-backed strategies to sharpen your focus, boost productivity, and optimize daily routines, including structuring work intervals, timing exercise, and leveraging light exposure. Explore the profound impact of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin on how we experience and recall time, and learn how novelty, emotion, and routine shape our temporal awareness. Essential takeaways from past full-length Huberman Lab episodes are revisited to equip you with potent tools for enhancing mental and physical health and performance.
podcaster host & Guests
Andrew Huberman
neuroscientist podcaster
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