
Essentials: The Science of Emotions & Relationships
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Thu Feb 06 2025
Show Notes
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
Huberman Lab Essentials; Emotions
Sponsor: Eight Sleep
Emotions & Childhood Development
Infancy, Anxiety
Understanding Emotions; Tools: Mood Meter; Emotions & 3 Key Questions
Infancy, Interoception & Exteroception
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Strange-Situation Task & Babies, Social Bonds, Emotional Regulation
Tool: Exteroception vs Interoception Focus?
Sponsor: AG1
Puberty, Kisspeptin; Testing the World & Emotional Exploration
Sponsor: LMNT
Creating Healthy Emotional Bonds; Dopamine, Serotonin & Oxytocin
Vasopressin; Vagus Nerve & Alertness
Recap & Key Takeaway
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