LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Seattle, WA
Main Takeaways
Daily morning sunlight & sunset viewing is important, and in the winter months, one should get 30 minutes of sunlight viewing while they have it.
Daily non-sleep deep rest such as yoga Nidra (a practice that puts you into a state of feeling, not planning) is beneficial for 10-30 minutes, usually in the afternoon or in the morning on days after poor sleep.
One can consider setting the alarm at the end of their ultradian cycle if they wake up groggy but have slept plenty to coincide better with natural rhythms.
Although it's unlikely we'll have better medications without side effects in the near future for mental health disorders, we will likely develop a greater understanding of the mechanism of medications and disorders themselves.
Anorexia is the most lethal of the psychiatric disorders, and new therapies such as virtual reality, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and drugs may enhance plasticity, but they should be directed toward some therapeutic outcome.
To access creative states, use a visual system such as fish tanks or walks in nature to access things that are unstable and uncertain.
To remember something, spike adrenaline (e.g., cold plunge) after learning/studying or thing you want to remember, and tell yourself that it's important and you want to remember it.
Managing social media by turning off the phone for a few hours per day and deciphering whether you're scrolling mindlessly or doing something specific can be helpful.
Failure is important for learning, and managing academic/student/resident life involves finding non-destructive ways to reset dopamine levels.
The most fundamental supplements to take are those that support foundational health, but behaviors change your nervous system, not supplements.
