Andrew Huberman, PhD: How to Improve Motivation & Focus By Leveraging Dopamine

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Dr. Andrew Huberman (@hubermanlab) is a Stanford professor, neurobiologist, and host of the incredibly popular Huberman Lab Podcast. He’s also the guest on this episode of the FoundMyFitness podcast. Our conversation encompasses an in-depth discussion of the brain’s dopamine system and provides a toolkit for enhancing motivation and focus. CONNECT WITH ANDREW: Dr. Andrew Huberman on X: https://x.com/hubermanlab Dr. Andrew Huberman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/ Huberman Lab Podcast: https://www.hubermanlab.com/ My omega-3 guide on concerns like a-fib, dosage, supplement quality, oxidation, and more: https://fmfomega3guide.com/ EPISODE LINKS: Show notes & transcript: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/andrew-huberman CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:37 Dopamine's Neuromodulatory Role 00:04:29 Motivation vs. Reward 00:09:35 Dopamine as a "Wave Pool" 00:14:58 Minimizing Smartphone Dopamine Effects 00:18:32 Dangers of Effortless Dopamine Peaks 00:21:52 Signs of High Motivation 00:28:21 Motivation and Dopamine Deficits 00:33:00 Warm-Up Period for Focus and Motivation 00:37:16 Rewarding Effort 00:42:32 Setbacks as Dopamine Feedback 00:47:51 Fostering Tenacity in Kids 00:50:05 Visualizing Negative Outcomes 00:52:51 Overcoming Procrastination 00:58:51 Exercise's Impact on Dopamine 01:03:35 Cold Exposure vs. Drugs 01:05:29 Exercise Entrainment Effect 01:09:24 Dangers of Relying on Stimulants 01:21:44 Cold Exposure for Dopamine 01:24:18 Alternatives to Cold Plunge 01:25:35 Limiting Workout Intensity 01:31:08 Anterior Midcingulate Cortex 01:33:31 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation 01:36:22 Neuralink Insights 01:39:28 Dopamine Replenishment with NSDR 01:46:03 NSDR After Post-Poor Sleep 01:51:04 NSDR for Creativity and Trauma 01:54:15 Healthy Social Media Use 02:04:39 Screen Time and ADHD 02:12:12 Circadian Rhythms and Solar Light 02:22:10 Limiting Late-Night Light Effects 02:25:09 Spiking Morning Cortisol 02:28:33 Long Distance Viewing vs. Screens 02:35:06 Limiting Alcohol Intake 02:48:47 ADHD Treatment Options 02:53:30 ADHD Overdiagnosis 02:58:09 Replacing ADHD Drugs with Behaviors 03:07:34 Supplement Routine 03:15:10 Processing Negative Feedback PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/091-andrew-huberman-phd-how-to-improve-motivation-focus/id818198322?i=1000658789053 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SSs1vnngGOgpWmA2yMv5G SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: As a premium member, listeners get access to our exclusive podcast The Aliquot, monthly Q&As, a special summary of scientific research every other week called the Science Digest, and more. Sign up here: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=andrew_huberman_podcast