Dexa/Huberman Lab

Published Apr 21, 2025

Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave

Explore addiction recovery with Ryan Soave as he delves into dopamine dynamics, trauma, and stress tolerance while examining behavioral addictions. Uncover transformative recovery tools like Yoga Nidra, emphasizing structured plans and support systems for sustained sobriety and emotional resilience.

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- What constitutes a porn addiction?
  Asked by 131 people
- What does Andrew Huberman say about masturbation and orgasm with porn in the episode Master Your Mind & Change Your Brain - Andrew Huberman | Modern Wisdom 496 and the clip Dopamine and Pornography?
  Asked by 129 people
- Is the statement correct that Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) practices, like yoga nidra or guided hypnosis, enhance neuroplasticity by placing the brain in deep relaxation, as mentioned in the episode Dr. Gina Poe: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Relaxation Techniques?
  Asked by 121 people
- What is Andrew Huberman's perspective on kids and parenting in the episode Dr. Becky Kennedy Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds?
  Asked by 87 people
- If I take a multivitamin, vitamin D, probiotic, zinc, and fiber every day, would AG1 provide me with additional nutrients?
  Asked by 73 people
- What does Andrew Huberman say about deliberately doing things you don't want to do to develop better motivation in the episode "Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience of Optimal Performance | Lex Fridman Podcast #139" and the clip "Overcoming Challenges"?
  Asked by 60 people
- How does porn affect the brain?
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- Can letting go lead to personal growth as discussed in episode #177: Healing Your Programming with Rachel Fiori and the clip Unconditional Love and Self-Mastery, in relation to the episode #291: Why Relationships are Vehicles to a Spiritual Awakening with Maryam Hasnaa and the clip Cultivating Authentic Self-Love, considering the insights from episode #406: Why Masculinity Needs Vulnerability with Samir Mourani and the clip Meaningful Connections?
  Asked by 44 people
- What is Yoga Nidra?
  Asked by 44 people
- What are the advantages of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) or Yoga Nidra as discussed in the episode The Science of Making & Breaking Habits | Huberman Lab Podcast #53 and the clip Light and Relaxation?
  Asked by 38 people
- Is there a third state besides fight and flight in response to stress, often referred to as freeze, in the episode #188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Navigating Nervous States?
  Asked by 33 people
- Has Andrew Huberman written a book?
  Asked by 31 people
- Can you elaborate on the prescriptive trajectory you mentioned in relation to the concepts discussed in episode #332: Why Couples Really Fight with Figs O’Sullivan and the clip Rethinking Relationships? You mentioned that you can learn something 100 times better than you know currently, and you also talked about taking ego out, taking responsibility, and making necessary changes that actually work. That whole concept really impacted me. Thank you! Glenn.
  Asked by 30 people
- How does pornography affect the brain?
  Asked by 29 people
- What does Andrew Huberman say about cold plunges and saunas in the episode Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #277 and the clip Heat and Cold Benefits?
  Asked by 26 people

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