Welcome to a special edition of the 18th Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of Huberman Lab Premium. This episode is a recording of the live stream AMA, exclusive to our Premium members. We've decided to make the full-length version available to everyone, including non-members of Huberman Lab Premium.

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If you're a Huberman Lab Premium member, you can access the transcript for this AMA episode here.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & Announcements

00:15 Supporting Mental & Physical Health Research

01:56 Exciting New Research Initiatives

03:39 Skin Health & Appearance

14:46 Cold Therapy Benefits & Guidelines

21:18 Self-Motivation Strategies

27:05 Understanding REM Sleep

28:45 Morning Routine: Exercise & Cold Exposure

29:17 The Importance of REM Sleep

29:49 Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) Protocols

31:27 REM Sleep Rebound & Compensation

32:55 Impactful School Strategies for Learning

34:19 Meditation & Micro Gaps in Learning

39:13 Physical Activity & Learning

41:01 Exploring Shilajit & Testosterone

47:51 Writing Process & Overcoming Obstacles

51:32 Addiction & Recovery Resources

53:47 Closing Remarks & Gratitude

Disclaimer & Disclosures

AMA #18: Cold Therapy Advice, Skin Health Tips, Motivation, Learning Strategies & More