About this podcast

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, Dr. Andrew Huberman delves into the fascinating science of how the brain can be leveraged to control pain and accelerate injury recovery. He explores the complex nature of pain perception, influenced by internal factors like emotions and genetics, as well as external context. The episode outlines practical, science-backed strategies such as acupuncture, specific breathing techniques (like the Wim Hof Method and Tummo breathing), targeted exercise, and temperature modulation (ice or heat) to influence the body's pain response. Dr. Huberman also discusses intriguing topics like phantom limb pain, the process of recovering from traumatic brain injury, the critical function of the glymphatic system, and the essential role inflammation plays in the healing process. This episode offers potent and actionable, science-based tools for enhancing mental and physical health by harnessing neuroplasticity.