About this podcast

Dive deep into the complexities of major depression with this Huberman Lab Essentials episode. Dr. Andrew Huberman unravels the underlying biology, exploring how neurotransmitters, hormones, stress, genetics, and inflammation contribute to its development and persistence. This episode covers a comprehensive range of topics, from detailing the wide-ranging symptoms of depression, including anhedonia and vegetative symptoms, to discussing traditional antidepressant medications and groundbreaking emerging therapies like ketamine and psilocybin. Furthermore, discover actionable, science-backed lifestyle tools, including targeted exercise, supplementation strategies (such as Omega-3s and Creatine), and dietary approaches like the ketogenic diet, all designed to alleviate depressive symptoms and foster overall mental well-being.