Huberman Lab
Huberman Lab discusses neuroscience — how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist
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Asi Wind: How We Perceive, Remember & Connect With Others
In this episode, my guest is Asi Wind. He is a world...
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Mar 25 2024 2h 51m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Asi WindChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: LMNT, BetterHelp & AeroPressChapter 3 7 mins
“Jazzy Magic”, Tricks & Improvisation, MemoryChapter 4 9 mins
Magic & ImaginationChapter 5 5 mins
Memory “Experiments”Chapter 6 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 7 4 mins
Reality Augmentation, Free WillChapter 8 5 mins
Audience Interactions & Connection, Empathy, Tool: BreathingChapter 9 7 mins
Audience, Empathetic Attunement & Connection; SkepticsChapter 10 8 mins
Trick Explanation, PropsChapter 11 10 mins
Exposing Magic, Misdirection, StorytellingChapter 12 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 13 8 mins
Delight, Hypnosis, Behavior PatternsChapter 14 5 mins
Hypnotists & Guiding Attention; Social MediaChapter 15 7 mins
“Power of Pauses” & Memory; Tool: Gap Effects & LearningChapter 16 6 mins
Tension, Understanding MagicChapter 17 6 mins
StorytellingChapter 18 8 mins
Painting & CompositionChapter 19 7 mins
Truths, Clean Slate, Art & StorytellingChapter 20 6 mins
Art & Motivation, HonestyChapter 21 7 mins
Inspiration & Creativity, “Sponge”Chapter 22 6 mins
Morning Routine & CreativityChapter 23 10 mins
Memory & Fear, Power of Story; Tool: Walking & CreativityChapter 24 3 mins
Body LanguageChapter 25 7 mins
Perfectionism; Negative Emotions, PhotographyChapter 26 4 mins
Sensitivity, Empathy, FamilyChapter 27 4 mins
Incredibly Human ShowChapter 28 2 mins
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LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Melbourne, AU
Recently I had the pleasure of hosting a live event ...
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Mar 22 2024 58m
Chapter 1 2 mins
IntroductionChapter 2 12 mins
Strategies for Preventing DementiaChapter 3 7 mins
Enhancing Willpower: Is It Comparable to Muscle Training?Chapter 4 6 mins
Minimizing Circadian Disruption for Shift WorkersChapter 5 8 mins
Difference Between NSDR & MeditationChapter 6 4 mins
Combatting Mindless Phone ScrollingChapter 7 13 mins
Dream Clinical TrialsChapter 8 2 mins
Conclusion
Dr. E.J. Chichilnisky: How the Brain Works, Curing Blindness & How to Navigate a Career Path
In this episode, my guest is Dr. E.J. Chichilnisky, ...
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Mar 18 2024 2h
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dr. E.J. ChichilniskyChapter 2 3 mins
Sponsors: Eight Sleep, ROKA & BetterHelpChapter 3 5 mins
Vision & Brain; RetinaChapter 4 7 mins
Retina & Visual ProcessingChapter 5 4 mins
Vision in Humans & Other Animals, ColorChapter 6 6 mins
Studying the Human RetinaChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 4 mins
Cell TypesChapter 9 7 mins
Determining Cell Function in RetinaChapter 10 5 mins
Retinal Cell Types & StimuliChapter 11 10 mins
Retinal Prostheses, ImplantsChapter 12 5 mins
Artificial Retina, Augmenting VisionChapter 13 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 14 9 mins
Neuroengineering, Neuroaugmentation & SpecificityChapter 15 3 mins
Building a Smart Device, AIChapter 16 5 mins
Neural Prosthesis, Paralysis; SpecificityChapter 17 8 mins
Neurodegeneration; Adult Neuroplasticity; Implant SpecificityChapter 18 8 mins
Career Journey, Music & Dance, NeuroscienceChapter 19 4 mins
Self-Understanding, Coffee; Self-Love, Mediation & YogaChapter 20 9 mins
Body Signals & Decisions; BeautyChapter 21 2 mins
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Dr. Cal Newport: How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Cal Newport, Ph.D.,...
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Mar 11 2024 2h 56m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dr. Cal NewportChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Helix Sleep, Maui Nui & JoovvChapter 3 6 mins
Smartphones, Office & WalkingChapter 4 6 mins
Productive Meditation, WhiteboardsChapter 5 4 mins
Tool: Capturing Ideas, NotebooksChapter 6 5 mins
Tool: Active Recall & Remembering InformationChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 6 mins
Studying, Deliberate PracticeChapter 9 3 mins
Flow States vs. Deep WorkChapter 10 3 mins
Social Media, EmergenciesChapter 11 7 mins
Phone & Addiction; Task SwitchingChapter 12 1 min
Sponsor: LMNTChapter 13 8 mins
“Neuro-Semantic Coherence” vs. Flow; ConcentrationChapter 14 5 mins
Internet Use & Kids; Video Games; AudiobooksChapter 15 4 mins
Pseudo-Productivity, BurnoutChapter 16 5 mins
Social Media Distraction; The Deep LifeChapter 17 8 mins
Attention, ADHD, Smartphones & Addiction; KidsChapter 18 4 mins
TikTok, AlgorithmChapter 19 7 mins
Tool: Boredom Tolerance, Gap Effects & “Thoreau Walks”Chapter 20 3 mins
Solitude Deprivation, AnxietyChapter 21 6 mins
Tools: Fixed Work Schedule & Productivity, Exercise, SleepChapter 22 7 mins
Deep Work, Insomnia; Productivity & Core Work; MusicChapter 23 7 mins
Cognitive Focus & Environment; IsolationChapter 24 8 mins
Burnout Epidemic, Digital CollaborationChapter 25 5 mins
Cognitive Revolution, BalanceChapter 26 5 mins
Remote, Hybrid vs. In-Person Work; ZoomChapter 27 6 mins
Tool: Pull-Based System, Designing WorkloadChapter 28 10 mins
Tools: Multi-Scale Planning, Time Blocking; Deep Work GroupsChapter 29 3 mins
Tool: Shutdown RitualChapter 30 4 mins
Accessibility, Reputation & FlexibilityChapter 31 7 mins
Work-Life Balance, Vacation; ProductivityChapter 32 2 mins
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How Placebo Effects Work to Change Our Biology & Psychology
In this episode, I discuss placebo and belief and mi...
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Mar 4 2024 1h 18m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Placebo EffectsChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Eight Sleep, AeroPress & LevelsChapter 3 6 mins
Placebo, Nocebo vs. Belief Effect, Prefrontal CortexChapter 4 7 mins
Dopamine, Placebo & Parkinson’s Disease; Placebo ControlsChapter 5 7 mins
Hormone Release & Placebo Effect, Paired AssociationsChapter 6 3 mins
Conditioning Effect & Insulin; Pavlovian ResponseChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 6 mins
Context & Expectations; Placebo Effect & BrainChapter 9 4 mins
Cancer, Mind-Body Practices; Placebo Effects & LimitsChapter 10 3 mins
Asthma, Specificity & Placebo EffectsChapter 11 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 12 6 mins
Nicotine & Dose-Dependent Placebo EffectsChapter 13 5 mins
Placebo Effects vs. Belief Effects, Food & MindsetChapter 14 3 mins
Exercise & Belief EffectsChapter 15 7 mins
Placebo Effect, Brain & Stress ResponseChapter 16 4 mins
Individual Variation, Genetics & Placebo EffectChapter 17 2 mins
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AMA #16: Sleep, Vertigo, TBI, OCD, Tips for Travelers, Gut-Brain Axis & More
Welcome to a special edition of the 16th Ask Me Anyt...
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Feb 29 2024 56m
Chapter 1 2 mins
IntroductionChapter 2 4 mins
Achieving Key Health Pillars While TravelingChapter 3 5 mins
Improving Sleep QualityChapter 4 7 mins
Understanding and Managing VertigoChapter 5 6 mins
Enhancing Brain Function Post-TBIChapter 6 3 mins
Getting Closer to Unraveling OCDChapter 7 4 mins
Adjusting Circadian Rhythms for TravelChapter 8 5 mins
Optimal Dosage for Fish Oil SupplementsChapter 9 5 mins
Monitoring Hormone LevelsChapter 10 5 mins
Optimizing the Gut-Brain AxisChapter 11 4 mins
Best Practices for Tongue CleaningChapter 12 12 sec
Conclusion & Thank You
Dr. Becky Kennedy Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Becky Kennedy, Ph.D...
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Feb 26 2024 2h 54m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dr. Becky KennedyChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Mateína, Joovv & AeroPressChapter 3 6 mins
Healthy Relationships: Sturdiness, Boundaries & EmpathyChapter 4 3 mins
Tool: Establishing BoundariesChapter 5 3 mins
Rules, Boundaries & ConnectionChapter 6 7 mins
Rewards & Punishments; Skill BuildingChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 2 mins
Kids & Inherent GoodChapter 9 7 mins
Family Jobs, Validation & Confidence, Giving HopeChapter 10 2 mins
Rewards, PrideChapter 11 7 mins
Tool: “I Believe You”, Confidence & Safety; Other RelationshipsChapter 12 4 mins
Trauma, Aloneness & RepairChapter 13 3 mins
Tool: Repair & Apologies, Rejecting ApologyChapter 14 2 mins
Tool: Good ApologiesChapter 15 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 16 7 mins
Tool: Rudeness & Disrespect, Most Generous InterpretationChapter 17 8 mins
Walking on Eggshells, Pilot Analogy & Emotional Outbursts, Sturdy LeadershipChapter 18 9 mins
Deeply Feeling Kids; Fears, Sensory OverloadChapter 19 7 mins
Co-Parenting Differences & PunishmentChapter 20 4 mins
Tool: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); MeditationChapter 21 10 mins
Tool: Tolerating Frustration, Screen Time, LearningChapter 22 3 mins
Grace & Parenthood, Parenting Job Description; Relationship to SelfChapter 23 5 mins
Tool: “I’m Noticing”, Asking Questions; Emotional RegulationChapter 24 8 mins
Adolescence & Critical Needs, Explorers vs. NomadsChapter 25 5 mins
Saying “I Love You”, Teenagers; Family MeetingsChapter 26 7 mins
Self-Care, Rage & Boundaries; Sturdy Leaders; Parent Relationship & ConflictChapter 27 7 mins
Tool: Wayward Teens, Marijuana & Substance Use, Getting Additional HelpChapter 28 4 mins
MentorsChapter 29 7 mins
Tool: Entitlement, Fear & FrustrationChapter 30 4 mins
Tool: Experiencing Frustration; Chores & AllowanceChapter 31 4 mins
Good Inside PlatformChapter 32 2 mins
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Dr. Mark D'Esposito: How to Optimize Cognitive Function & Brain Health
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Mark D'Esposito, M....
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Feb 19 2024 2h 32m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dr. Mark D’EspositoChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Maui Nui, Joovv & Eight SleepChapter 3 4 mins
Brain & Frontal Lobes, Prefrontal Cortex, Executive FunctionChapter 4 3 mins
Frontal Lobe Development, ChildrenChapter 5 7 mins
Rules, Context & Impulse Control; Learning & GoalsChapter 6 4 mins
Focus, Improving Executive FunctionChapter 7 2 mins
Connections & Top-Down SignalsChapter 8 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 9 6 mins
Frontal Lobe Injury; Emotional RegulationChapter 10 7 mins
Smartphones, Social MediaChapter 11 8 mins
Working Memory, DopamineChapter 12 1 min
Sponsor: LMNTChapter 13 5 mins
Dopamine Levels & Working Memory, Cognitive Tasks, GeneticsChapter 14 6 mins
Bromocriptine & Working Memory, DopamineChapter 15 6 mins
Guanfacine, Neurotransmitter Levels, Pupil Dilation & Biomarker TestsChapter 16 6 mins
Bromocriptine, Olympics; Pharmacology & Cognitive Function, AdderallChapter 17 5 mins
Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Chapter 18 6 mins
Sleep, TBI, Concussion & Executive Function; BrainHQChapter 19 7 mins
Aging & Frontal Executive System; Brain HealthChapter 20 7 mins
Tools: Brain Health & Boosting Executive Function, BooksChapter 21 4 mins
Alzheimer’s Disease, Genetics, PharmacologyChapter 22 6 mins
Parkinson’s Disease, L-Dopa; Coping with Alzheimer’s; NicotineChapter 23 6 mins
Estrogen & Dopamine, Cognition; Tool: Physical ExerciseChapter 24 5 mins
Tool: Mindfulness Meditation & Executive FunctionChapter 25 6 mins
Brain Networks; ModularityChapter 26 5 mins
Modularity, Brain IndicesChapter 27 7 mins
Psilocybin; Transcranial Magnetic StimulationChapter 28 2 mins
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How to Improve Oral Health & It’s Critical Role in Brain & Body Health
In this episode, I discuss the importance of oral he...
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Feb 12 2024 2h
Chapter 1 3 mins
Oral HealthChapter 2 3 mins
Sponsors: Mateina, ROKA & Helix SleepChapter 3 6 mins
Oral Health QuizChapter 4 6 mins
Teeth Biology, Cavity RepairChapter 5 7 mins
Mouth, Gums, SalivaChapter 6 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 7 6 mins
Cavity Formation, Bacteria, Sugar, AcidityChapter 8 7 mins
Teeth Remineralization, Fluoride, WaterChapter 9 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 10 10 mins
Tools: The “Do Nots” of Oral Health, Mouth BreathingChapter 11 8 mins
Tools: Fasting & Teeth Remineralization; Nighttime ToothbrushingChapter 12 4 mins
Proper Teeth Brushing; Tooth Sensitivity & GumsChapter 13 2 mins
Bacteria, Plaque & Tartar; Tooth PolishingChapter 14 3 mins
Proper Flossing Technique, Waterpik; Children & FlossingChapter 15 5 mins
Tool: Xylitol, Bacteria & Cavity PreventionChapter 16 2 mins
Toothpastes: Xylitol, Fluoride, HydroxyapatiteChapter 17 3 mins
Mouthwash & Alcohol, Antiseptic MouthwashChapter 18 6 mins
Tools: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide?, Salt Water RinseChapter 19 2 mins
Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Nitric OxideChapter 20 2 mins
Tools: Canker Sore Prevention & Gut Microbiome; SleepChapter 21 3 mins
Tools: Tongue Brushing; Toothbrush CareChapter 22 7 mins
Teeth Sealants; Metal Fillings, Mercury, Mastic Gum; Root CanalsChapter 23 5 mins
Dentist Visits, Daily Routines & Oral HealthChapter 24 4 mins
Practices for Oral Health, Oil PullingChapter 25 2 mins
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Dr. Kay Tye: The Biology of Social Interactions and Emotions
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kay Tye, PhD, Profe...
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Feb 5 2024 2h 31m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dr. Kay TyeChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Eight Sleep, Levels & LMNTChapter 3 6 mins
Amygdala; “Valence”Chapter 4 7 mins
Novelty; Reward & Punishment ResponseChapter 5 6 mins
Amygdala & Hunger; Social InteractionChapter 6 8 mins
Social Media & Social Connection; Tool: Email & Time ManagementChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 7 mins
Social Media; Friction & Feedback, LeadershipChapter 9 8 mins
Social Isolation, Harlow Experiments, “Loneliness Neurons”Chapter 10 9 mins
Social Homeostasis, COVID-19 Pandemic & LonelinessChapter 11 7 mins
Quality of Social Contact, Social Homeostasis, Social MediaChapter 12 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 13 8 mins
Social Media, Relationships; Social Isolation & ExclusionChapter 14 10 mins
Empathy: Friend vs. FoeChapter 15 5 mins
Background & Empathy, Diversity, Emotional RegulationChapter 16 2 mins
Abundance vs. Scarcity MindsetChapter 17 8 mins
Social Rank & Hierarchy, Sibling Order, DevelopmentChapter 18 9 mins
Dynamic Hierarchy; Dominants vs. Subordinates; MentorsChapter 19 10 mins
Psychedelics: Research & Mechanisms; PsilocybinChapter 20 5 mins
Work-Life Balance, Fitness & ExtracurricularsChapter 21 3 mins
Personal Life, Diversity, Happiness; Typical DayChapter 22 8 mins
Science & Academia; Future DirectionsChapter 23 4 mins
Research & Science OutreachChapter 24 2 mins
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AMA #15: Fluoride Benefits/Risks & Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Welcome to a preview of the 15th Ask Me Anything (AM...
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Feb 1 2024 29m
Chapter 1 1 min
IntroductionChapter 2 24 mins
Why Is Fluoride in Water and Is It Harmful?Chapter 3 2 mins
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Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention
In this episode, I discuss working memory, which is ...
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Jan 29 2024 1h 31m
Chapter 1 1 min
Working MemoryChapter 2 3 mins
Sponsors: Mateina, BetterHelp & Helix SleepChapter 3 4 mins
Short- vs. Long-Term MemoryChapter 4 5 mins
NeuroplasticityChapter 5 4 mins
Working Memory; Attention & FocusChapter 6 5 mins
Working Memory TestChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 9 mins
Brain & Working Memory; DopamineChapter 9 8 mins
Working Memory Capacity TestChapter 10 4 mins
Increasing Dopamine & Working MemoryChapter 11 5 mins
Task Switching, DistractionsChapter 12 1 min
Sponsor: LMNTChapter 13 7 mins
Tool: Yoga Nidra, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) & DopamineChapter 14 7 mins
Tool: Deliberate Cold Exposure & DopamineChapter 15 4 mins
Tool: Working Memory & Binaural BeatsChapter 16 7 mins
Supplements to Increase Dopamine: L-Tyrosine, Mucuna PruriensChapter 17 6 mins
Dopamine Prescriptions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Chapter 18 1 min
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Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Effects of Light & Dark on Mental Health & Treatments for Cancer
In this journal club episode, my guest is Dr. Peter ...
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Jan 22 2024 3h 8m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dr. Peter Attia, Journal ClubChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Eight Sleep, BetterHelp & JoovvChapter 3 4 mins
Light, Dark & Mental Health; RetinaChapter 4 5 mins
Outdoor vs. Indoor Light, Cataracts, SunglassesChapter 5 8 mins
Tools: Sunrise & Sunsets, Circadian Rhythm; Midday LightChapter 6 6 mins
Tools: Night & Light Exposure; Waking Before SunriseChapter 7 5 mins
Article Light/Dark Exposure & Mental HealthChapter 8 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 9 7 mins
Odds Ratio, Hazard RatioChapter 10 5 mins
Night vs. Daylight Exposure, Mental Health DisordersChapter 11 7 mins
Major Depression & Light Exposure; Error Bars & SignificanceChapter 12 1 min
Sponsor: LMNTChapter 13 7 mins
Prescriptions; Environmental & Artificial Light; Red LightsChapter 14 5 mins
Nighttime Light Exposure; Sleep Trackers & Belief EffectsChapter 15 3 mins
Light Directionality, Phone, NightChapter 16 3 mins
Light Wavelengths & Sensors; SunglassesChapter 17 5 mins
Hawthorne Effect, Reverse Causality, GeneticsChapter 18 4 mins
Artificial Sweeteners, AppetiteChapter 19 8 mins
Natural Light Cycles, Circadian Rhythm & Mental HealthChapter 20 3 mins
Article Immune System & CancerChapter 21 7 mins
T-Cell Activation; VirusesChapter 22 9 mins
Autoimmunity; Cancer & Immune System EvasionChapter 23 6 mins
Checkpoint Inhibitors, CTLA-4Chapter 24 5 mins
Anti-CTLA-4 Study Drug (Ipilimumab), MelanomaChapter 25 6 mins
Patient Population, Randomization, GP100Chapter 26 4 mins
Response RateChapter 27 5 mins
Overall Survival & ResponseChapter 28 7 mins
Median Survival vs. Overall Survival, Drug DevelopmentChapter 29 4 mins
Gender & DoseChapter 30 6 mins
Adverse Events; AutoimmunityChapter 31 7 mins
Pancreatic Cancer; Aging & Immune System HealthChapter 32 4 mins
Melanoma; Lynch Syndrome, KeytrudaChapter 33 7 mins
Immunotherapy & Cancer Treatment; Melanoma RiskChapter 34 2 mins
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Dr. Sean Mackey: Tools to Reduce & Manage Pain
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Sean Mackey, M.D., ...
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Jan 15 2024 2h 56m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dr. Sean MackeyChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: AeroPress, Levels & BetterHelpChapter 3 6 mins
Pain, Unique Experiences, Chronic PainChapter 4 3 mins
Pain & the BrainChapter 5 6 mins
Treating Pain, Medications: NSAIDs & AnalgesicsChapter 6 6 mins
Inflammation, Pain & Recovery; Ibuprofen, Naprosyn & AspirinChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 2 mins
Caffeine, NSAIDs, TylenolChapter 9 6 mins
Pain & Touch, Gate Control TheoryChapter 10 5 mins
Pain Threshold, GenderChapter 11 8 mins
Pain in Children, Pain Modulation (Pain Inhibits Pain)Chapter 12 6 mins
Tool: Heat, Cold & Pain; Changing Pain ThresholdChapter 13 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 14 7 mins
Tools: Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, CatastrophizingChapter 15 4 mins
Tool: Hurt vs. Harmed?, Chronic PainChapter 16 8 mins
Emotional Pain, Anger, MedicationChapter 17 8 mins
Tool: Nutrition & Pain; Food Sensitization & Elimination DietsChapter 18 5 mins
Visceral Pain; Back, Chest & Abdominal PainChapter 19 6 mins
Referenced Pain, Neuropathic Pain; Stress, Memory & Psychological PainChapter 20 8 mins
Romantic Love & Pain, AddictionChapter 21 4 mins
Endogenous & Exogenous Opioids, MorphineChapter 22 9 mins
Opioid Crisis, Prescribing PhysiciansChapter 23 5 mins
Opioids & Fentanyl; Morphine, Oxycontin, MethadoneChapter 24 10 mins
Kratom, Cannabis, CBD & Pain; Drug SchedulesChapter 25 4 mins
Pain Management Therapies, AcupunctureChapter 26 4 mins
Finding Reliable Physicians, AcupuncturistChapter 27 4 mins
Chiropractic & Pain Treatment; Chronic Pain & ActivityChapter 28 4 mins
Physical Therapy & Chronic Pain; Tool: PacingChapter 29 5 mins
Supplements: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C, CreatineChapter 30 6 mins
Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), BiofeedbackChapter 31 5 mins
National Pain Strategy, National Pain Care ActChapter 32 2 mins
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How to Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu
In this episode, I explain the biology of the common...
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Jan 8 2024 2h 5m
Chapter 1 1 min
Avoid Colds & FluChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Joovv, Helix Sleep & ROKAChapter 3 7 mins
Common Cold: Source & Transmission; Cold Temperature MythChapter 4 3 mins
Spreading a Cold; Symptoms & Contagious MythsChapter 5 6 mins
Flu Virus & Transmission; Flu ShotsChapter 6 3 mins
Tools: Injections & Safety; Charting Health Trends & SicknessChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 1 min
Spreading Cold & Flu, SymptomsChapter 9 8 mins
Immune System, Physical BarriersChapter 10 5 mins
Tool: Social Connection & Touch, Avoiding Flu & ColdChapter 11 7 mins
Innate Immune SystemChapter 12 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 13 6 mins
Adaptive Immune System; Lymphatic SystemChapter 14 5 mins
Tools: Enhance Innate Immune SystemChapter 15 4 mins
Tool: Microbiome & Nasal BreathingChapter 16 5 mins
Tools: Enhance Gut Microbiome: Foods & Water ProtocolChapter 17 5 mins
Exercise When Feeling Sick?, SleepChapter 18 6 mins
Tool: Exercise & Preventing SicknessChapter 19 4 mins
Exercise When Sleep Deprived?Chapter 20 2 mins
Tool: Exercise Recovery & CarbohydratesChapter 21 7 mins
Tool: Sauna & Enhance Immune SystemChapter 22 8 mins
Supplements: Vitamin C, Vitamin DChapter 23 4 mins
Echinacea, ZincChapter 24 8 mins
N-acetylcysteine (NAC), DecongestantsChapter 25 2 mins
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David Goggins: How to Build Immense Inner Strength
In this episode, my guest is David Goggins, retired ...
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Jan 1 2024 2h 37m
Chapter 1 3 mins
David GogginsChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Maui Nui, AeroPress & Eight SleepChapter 3 7 mins
Learning, Studying & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Chapter 4 5 mins
Writing & Learning, ADHD & FocusChapter 5 4 mins
Friction, Focus, “Conqueror’s Mindset”Chapter 6 5 mins
Early Hardships, “Haunted”Chapter 7 5 mins
Anger, Social Media; Growth & ChallengesChapter 8 56 sec
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 9 5 mins
Stick vs. Carrot, Negative Inner Dialogue, “Stay Hard”Chapter 10 3 mins
Inspiration, Characters & Self ImageChapter 11 7 mins
Willpower & Anterior Mid-Cingulate CortexChapter 12 5 mins
Friction & the “Suck”, WillpowerChapter 13 9 mins
Building Willpower, Brain & “No Days Off” MentalityChapter 14 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 15 8 mins
Losing Weight, Challenge & WillpowerChapter 16 7 mins
Self-Criticism & Discipline; Recovery; Stutter & Building ConfidenceChapter 17 8 mins
Relationships & Honest Conversations, People PleasingChapter 18 4 mins
Self-Reflection & EmpowermentChapter 19 7 mins
Unseen Work, Real Passion & Purpose, Medicine Cabinet AnalogyChapter 20 7 mins
Feeling Lost, Self-Reflection & Individual ProcessChapter 21 5 mins
Challenges & Two Internal Voices, MisunderstoodChapter 22 7 mins
Running, Smoke Jumping; Success; Willpower & Perishable SkillsChapter 23 8 mins
Self-Reflection & Action, DistractionsChapter 24 9 mins
Inner Dialogue; Failing ProperlyChapter 25 10 mins
Introspection & Unconscious Mind, Cleaning “Cupboards”Chapter 26 2 mins
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AMA #14: 2023 Philanthropy, Evening Routine, Light Therapy, Health Metrics & More
Welcome to a special edition of the 14th Ask Me Anyt...
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Dec 31 2023 1h 5m
Chapter 1 33 sec
IntroductionChapter 2 6 mins
2023 Scientific Research ContributionsChapter 3 5 mins
Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex Studies: Discussion on Research & FindingsChapter 4 8 mins
Evening Routines and Light: Insights on Managing Light Exposure Before SleepChapter 5 7 mins
Light Therapy in Northern Regions: Tips for Coping With Limited Morning LightChapter 6 11 mins
Annual Health and Fitness Metrics: Key Metrics to Monitor YearlyChapter 7 6 mins
Dealing With Midnight Wakefulness: Strategies for Falling Back AsleepChapter 8 4 mins
Strength Training for Women: Protocols for Strength Without HypertrophyChapter 9 4 mins
Full Body Scan MRIs: Evaluating the Benefits and UsageChapter 10 1 min
Dog Wellness and Communication: Potential Exploration Into Canine Well-BeingChapter 11 4 mins
Balancing Muscle Strength: Strategies for Equalizing Arm StrengthChapter 12 2 mins
Content on Children's Development: Future Plans and Current ResourcesChapter 13 1 min
Conclusion & Thank You
Rick Rubin: Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process
In this episode, my guest is Rick Rubin, world-renow...
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Dec 25 2023 2h 28m
Chapter 1 1 min
Rick RubinChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Maui Nui, Eight Sleep & Waking UpChapter 3 3 mins
Tool: Coherence Breathing, Heart Rate VariabilityChapter 4 2 mins
Treading Water, PodcastsChapter 5 3 mins
Tool: Meditation PracticesChapter 6 4 mins
Sunlight, Skin, Circadian RhythmChapter 7 4 mins
Headphones, Natural Living, DietChapter 8 4 mins
Artificial Intelligence (AI); Childhood; Magic & MentalistsChapter 9 6 mins
Tool: Writer’s Block, Creativity, Diary Entries; DeadlinesChapter 10 55 sec
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 11 4 mins
Uncertainty; Creativity & Challenges; Sensitivity & EnvironmentChapter 12 8 mins
Wrestling, Storytelling; Johnny CashChapter 13 7 mins
Creative Endeavors & Outcome; Surprise in Oneself; ExperimentationChapter 14 4 mins
Resistance; Business & ArtChapter 15 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 16 6 mins
Source of Ideas; Internet & InformationChapter 17 5 mins
Dreams & Interpretation; Unconscious Mind; Motivations, Art & OutcomeChapter 18 5 mins
Career Advice, Book Writing, Diary Entries, Expressive WritingChapter 19 5 mins
Music Industry; Capturing Ideas; Money & IngenuityChapter 20 4 mins
Audience; Innovative IdeasChapter 21 5 mins
Alcohol, Confidence, PsychedelicsChapter 22 7 mins
Creativity, Chaos & Organization; Shocking ExperiencesChapter 23 4 mins
News & False Stories; Playing, Wonder & ChildhoodChapter 24 2 mins
Ramones; Henry RollinsChapter 25 7 mins
Daily Routine; Red Light, Circadian Rhythm & “Cheap Photons”Chapter 26 6 mins
Creativity, Experience vs. Institutions; Work, Stress & RelationshipsChapter 27 3 mins
Book Recommendations; Ancestry & CreativityChapter 28 4 mins
Experiencing Music; Developing AlbumsChapter 29 4 mins
Music Videos; Book Interpretation; Current Projects & DocumentariesChapter 30 9 mins
Podcasting & ConversationChapter 31 2 mins
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Dr. Robert Lustig: How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Robert Lustig, M.D....
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Dec 18 2023 3h 29m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Dr. Robert LustigChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Eight Sleep, Levels & Aero PressChapter 3 5 mins
Calories, FiberChapter 4 6 mins
Calories, Protein & Fat, Trans FatsChapter 5 8 mins
Carbohydrate Calories, Glucose vs. Fructose, Fruit, Processed FoodsChapter 6 5 mins
Fructose, Mitochondria & Metabolic HealthChapter 7 3 mins
Trans Fats; Food Industry & LanguageChapter 8 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 9 5 mins
Glucose, Insulin, MuscleChapter 10 8 mins
Insulin & Cell Growth vs. Burn; Oxygen & Cell Growth, CancerChapter 11 9 mins
Glucose vs. Fructose, Uric Acid; “Leaky Gut” & InflammationChapter 12 3 mins
Supporting the Gut Microbiome, FastingChapter 13 6 mins
Highly Processed Foods, Sugars; “Price Elasticity” & Food IndustryChapter 14 1 min
Sponsor: LMNTChapter 15 2 mins
Processed Foods & Added SugarsChapter 16 3 mins
Sugars, High-Fructose Corn SyrupChapter 17 11 mins
Food Industry & Added Sugar, Personal Responsibility, Public HealthChapter 18 4 mins
Obesity, Diabetes, “Hidden” SugarsChapter 19 3 mins
Diet, Insulin & SugarsChapter 20 5 mins
Tools: NOVA Food Classification; Perfact RecommendationsChapter 21 2 mins
Meat & Metabolic Health, Eggs, FishChapter 22 5 mins
Sources of Omega-3s; Vitamin C & Vitamin DChapter 23 6 mins
Tool: Reduce Inflammation; Sugars, Cortisol & StressChapter 24 7 mins
Food Industry, Big Pharma & Government; StatinsChapter 25 6 mins
Public Health Shifts, Rebellion, Sugar Tax, Hidden SugarsChapter 26 5 mins
Real Food Movement, Public School Lunches & Processed FoodsChapter 27 8 mins
3 Fat Types & Metabolic Health; Sugar, Alcohol & StressChapter 28 7 mins
Artificial & Non-Caloric Sweeteners, Insulin & Weight GainChapter 29 4 mins
Re-Engineering Ultra-Processed FoodChapter 30 6 mins
Sugar & Addiction, CaffeineChapter 31 12 mins
GLP-1, Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Tirzepatide), Risks; Big PharmaChapter 32 5 mins
Obesity & Sugar Addiction; Brain Re-Mapping, Insulin & Leptin ResistanceChapter 33 3 mins
Fructose & Addiction, Personal Responsibility & TobaccoChapter 34 5 mins
Food Choices: Fruit, Rice, Tomato Sauce, Bread, Meats, Fermented FoodsChapter 35 6 mins
Intermittent Fasting, Diet Soda, Food Combinations, Fiber, Food LabelsChapter 36 7 mins
Improving Health, Advocacy, School Lunches, Hidden SugarsChapter 37 2 mins
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LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Chicago, IL
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Dec 13 2023 54m
Chapter 1 2 mins
IntroductionChapter 2 4 mins
What Is Your Best Advice to Keep My Brain Healthy in Old Age?Chapter 3 3 mins
How Can I Optimize Sleep While Working 24 Hour Shifts?Chapter 4 6 mins
How Does Hypnosis Therapy Work?Chapter 5 13 mins
Psychedelics in Clinical TherapyChapter 6 4 mins
How Has Your Podcast Changed Your Life?Chapter 7 9 mins
What Do You Feel Is the Next Big Thing in the Health Space?Chapter 8 2 mins
Daylight Saving Time: Is It Worth the Productivity Trade-Off?Chapter 9 3 mins
Enhancing Neuroplasticity: Strategies for a 19-Year-Old College StudentChapter 10 3 mins
How Can We Transform the American Education System to Be More Effective?Chapter 11 37 sec
Conclusion
Dr. Karen Parker: The Causes & Treatments for Autism
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Dec 11 2023 2h 56m
Chapter 1 1 min
Dr. Karen ParkerChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Eight Sleep, LMNT & AeroPressChapter 3 4 mins
Autism, Frequency, DiagnosisChapter 4 2 mins
Early Interventions; Heritability & Autistic TraitsChapter 5 8 mins
Autistic Spectrums; Studying AutismChapter 6 8 mins
Environment, Risk Factors & In Utero DevelopmentChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 11 mins
Oxytocin, Vasopressin, Social Behavior & Parent-Child BondingChapter 9 10 mins
Oxytocin in Humans; Social Features of Autism, Intranasal OxytocinChapter 10 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 11 11 mins
Oxytocin & Autism; Benefit & RisksChapter 12 7 mins
Neuroplasticity & Autism; Early Intervention; Challenges of Early DiagnosisChapter 13 2 mins
MDMA & AutismChapter 14 10 mins
Vasopressin, Social Interaction; Voles & ParenthoodChapter 15 6 mins
Human Social Connection, Oxytocin Levels & AutismChapter 16 9 mins
Primate Model of Social ImpairmentChapter 17 4 mins
Preclinical Animal Models, Mouse & PrimatesChapter 18 5 mins
Primates, Biomarkers & Social Connection; VasopressinChapter 19 10 mins
Vasopressin Levels & Autism, Children & In UteroChapter 20 7 mins
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) & Vasopressin; Urination; Alternative TherapiesChapter 21 8 mins
Intranasal Vasopressin, Children, Autism & Social ResponsivenessChapter 22 7 mins
Vasopressin & Social Connection, Mechanism & Future StudiesChapter 23 8 mins
Gut Microbiome & Vasopressin; Scientific FundingChapter 24 8 mins
Vasopressin Pathways, Social Behavior, AutismChapter 25 11 mins
Vaccine Theory & Autism; ImmunologyChapter 26 2 mins
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Robert Greene: A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose
In this episode, my guest is Robert Greene, multiple...
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Dec 4 2023 3h 11m
Chapter 1 1 min
Robert GreeneChapter 2 3 mins
Sponsors: ROKA, Helix Sleep & Waking UpChapter 3 2 mins
Mastery (The Book), PurposeChapter 4 9 mins
Finding Purpose, Childhood, Learning & Emotional EngagementChapter 5 4 mins
Early Interests, Delight & DiscoveryChapter 6 5 mins
Love vs. Hate Experiences & LearningChapter 7 3 mins
Self-Awareness, Frustration, ExcitationChapter 8 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 9 10 mins
Sublime Experiences, Real vs. False; Authenticity & TimeChapter 10 11 mins
Power & Relationships; Purpose & MasteryChapter 11 11 mins
Seduction, Vulnerability, ChildhoodChapter 12 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 13 10 mins
Power Dynamics & Romance; Equality, Love Sublime & ConnectionChapter 14 11 mins
Vulnerability in Relationships, Creativity; Social Media, JusticeChapter 15 4 mins
Outrage, Control, “Art of Ignore”Chapter 16 8 mins
Masculinity & FemininityChapter 17 8 mins
Picking Role Models; Purpose & Mentor RelationshipChapter 18 7 mins
“Alive” Thinking; Anxiety & CreativityChapter 19 8 mins
Convergent Interests & Romantic RelationshipsChapter 20 8 mins
Self-Awareness, Core Values & Romantic RelationshipsChapter 21 9 mins
Non-Verbal Communication & RelationshipsChapter 22 3 mins
Eyes, Voice, Intuition & SeductionChapter 23 3 mins
Virtual World, Social Skills, Non-Verbal CommunicationChapter 24 9 mins
Self-Awareness & Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI), NuanceChapter 25 3 mins
Human Brain, PlasticityChapter 26 10 mins
Stroke & Near-Death Experiences, Self, TimeChapter 27 5 mins
Appreciation & Near-Death Experience, UrgencyChapter 28 7 mins
“Death Ground” & UrgencyChapter 29 2 mins
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AMA #13: Winter Months & Sickness, Wim Hof Breathing & Stressors
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Nov 30 2023 24m
Chapter 1 1 min
IntroductionChapter 2 20 mins
Does Cold Weather Make You Sick?Chapter 3 2 mins
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Dr. Adam Grant: How to Unlock Your Potential, Motivation & Unique Abilities
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Nov 27 2023 3h 12m
Chapter 1 1 min
Dr. Adam GrantChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: Eight Sleep, Levels & Waking UpChapter 3 8 mins
Procrastination & Emotion; CuriosityChapter 4 6 mins
Creativity & Procrastination; MotivationChapter 5 7 mins
Intrinsic Motivation & CuriosityChapter 6 2 mins
Tool: Tasks & Sense of PurposeChapter 7 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 8 9 mins
Extrinsic Rewards, Choice; Social MediaChapter 9 6 mins
Tool: “Quiet Time” Protocol, ChronotypesChapter 10 7 mins
Tool: Creativity: Mornings, Movement, StillnessChapter 11 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 12 9 mins
Tools: Ideas & Filtering, Feedback & Opinions, AdviceChapter 13 7 mins
Tool: Constructive Criticism, “Second Score”; VerbsChapter 14 7 mins
Tool: Growth Mindsets, Scaffolding; Job InnovationChapter 15 8 mins
Tools: Task Sequencing & Intrinsic Motivation; Tapering & Frame of ReferenceChapter 16 6 mins
Tools: Momentum, Confidence & Domains; Negative Thought SpiralsChapter 17 3 mins
Tool: Phone & “To Don’t” List; Writing IdeasChapter 18 5 mins
Tool: Bias Blindspot, Reflected Best-Self PortraitChapter 19 4 mins
Helping Others, Synthesizing InformationChapter 20 5 mins
Modes of Thinking, Blind Spots & AssumptionsChapter 21 9 mins
Thinking Like a Scientist: Hypothesis-Testing & Discourse, Social MediaChapter 22 7 mins
Tool: Authenticity, Sincerity & Etiquette, “Snapshot” & Online PresenceChapter 23 9 mins
Realizing Potential: Motivation, Opportunity & ProcessChapter 24 5 mins
Skills to Realize Potential, PerfectionismChapter 25 4 mins
Tool: Early Success & Performance Cycle, “Failure Budget”Chapter 26 8 mins
Future Projects, Complex Issues & Challenging IdeasChapter 27 5 mins
Artistic Hobbies, MagiciansChapter 28 6 mins
Science Communication, Interest & Self-RelevanceChapter 29 7 mins
Languishing, Descriptive Language & EmotionsChapter 30 10 mins
Tool: Nurture Potential in Children, “Coach Effect”Chapter 31 2 mins
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A Science-Supported Journaling Protocol to Improve Mental & Physical Health
In this episode, I explain a specific writing protoc...
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Nov 20 2023 1h 38m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Journaling Protocol for Mental & Physical HealthChapter 2 4 mins
Sponsors: LMNT, Eight Sleep & Waking UpChapter 3 4 mins
Journaling & Confronting Traumatic EventsChapter 4 3 mins
Tool: Expressive WritingChapter 5 3 mins
Morning Notes, Gratitude Journaling, Diary JournalingChapter 6 6 mins
Tool: Consecutive Writing Bouts; Trauma DefinitionChapter 7 4 mins
Low Expressors vs. High ExpressorsChapter 8 5 mins
Tools: Language, Vocabulary & Emotion; Analyzing WritingChapter 9 4 mins
Tool: Writing Session TipsChapter 10 1 min
Sponsor: AG1Chapter 11 5 mins
Positive Mental & Physical BenefitsChapter 12 10 mins
Expressive Writing & Immune Function; Brain-Body ConnectionChapter 13 1 min
Sponsor: InsideTrackerChapter 14 6 mins
Neuroplasticity, Prefrontal Cortex & Subcortical StructuresChapter 15 3 mins
Structured Writing, Trauma & Narratives; Truth-TellingChapter 16 6 mins
Neuroplasticity, Truth-Telling & Relief from TraumaChapter 17 6 mins
Honesty, Brain Activity & NarrativesChapter 18 4 mins
Overcoming Trauma & the Brain; Stress, Emotions & HonestyChapter 19 9 mins
Expressive Writing Protocol & BenefitsChapter 20 2 mins
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