In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the biology of emotions and moods, focusing on how development and neurochemicals shape our feelings and relationships.
I describe how early infant bonds and puberty shape adult patterns of emotional connection. I explain that understanding emotions requires recognizing both internal states and external cues, along with strategies to enhance your emotional awareness. Additionally, I discuss the key elements of healthy emotional bonds and provide practical tools to deepen one’s understanding of emotions, leading to a richer emotional life.
Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past full-length Huberman Lab episodes. Watch or listen to the full-length episode at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Emotions
00:03:01 Sponsor: Eight Sleep
00:04:39 Emotions & Childhood Development
00:06:35 Infancy, Anxiety
00:08:04 Understanding Emotions; Tools: Mood Meter; Emotions & 3 Key Questions
00:11:45 Infancy, Interoception & Exteroception
00:12:48 Sponsor: BetterHelp
00:14:02 Strange-Situation Task & Babies, Social Bonds, Emotional Regulation
00:18:04 Tool: Exteroception vs Interoception Focus?
00:23:07 Sponsor: AG1
00:24:11 Puberty, Kisspeptin; Testing the World & Emotional Exploration
00:31:56 Sponsor: LMNT
00:33:13 Creating Healthy Emotional Bonds; Dopamine, Serotonin & Oxytocin
00:37:07 Vasopressin; Vagus Nerve & Alertness
00:41:34 Recap & Key Takeaway
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