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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