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The Rich Roll Podcast

The Human Brain: Leading Experts On Preventing Cognitive Decline, Understanding Addiction, The Neurochemistry of Spirituality & The Mind-Body Connection

The Rich Roll Podcast

Rich Roll

Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Education, Health & Fitness

4.812.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2025

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Andrew Huberman, Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai, Dr. Anna Lembke, Dr. Lisa Miller, and Dr. David Spiegel are researchers exploring the mysteries of our most enigmatic organ. This compilation reveals how three pounds of tissue controls everything—from the vascular networks that determine cognitive destiny to the neurochemistry that drives addiction. Why 97% of Alzheimer's cases aren't inevitable, how dopamine traps us, what happens during spiritual experiences, and why hypnosis works. These insights offer understanding of the neural mechanisms that shape every moment of your existence. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up   Today’s Sponsors: On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉https://www.on.com/richroll                                Roka: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL 👉https://www.ROKA.com/RICHROLL Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited plan for just $15/month 👉 https://www.mintmobile.com/richroll AG1: Get a FREE bottle of D3K2, Welcome Kit, and 5 travel packs with your first order 👉https://www.drinkAG1.com/richroll Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉https://www.rivian.com Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 https://www.richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at https://www.voicingchange.media  and follow us@voicingchange

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0:00.0

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0:05.8

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0:10.6

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0:16.3

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0:20.0

I cannot tell you how many times I've been

0:22.9

mid-run, constantly shoving my glasses back up my nose, tripping on roots and rocks because

0:29.0

I couldn't see them or my glasses had fogged up or what about out on the bike where the treachery

0:35.0

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with the code rich roll at roca.com. That's r oka.com. The major evolutionary advantage we have as humans

1:40.8

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1:45.0

It can consume up to 25% of the body's energy, so just imagine the amount of work that it does.

1:52.0

The nervous system is responsible for sensation, perception, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

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