Using Failures, Movement & Balance to Learn Faster | Huberman Lab Podcast #7

In this episode, I discuss how we can use specific types of behavior to change our brain, both for sake of learning the movements themselves and for allowing us to learn non-movement-based information as well. I describe the key role that errors play in triggering our brains to change and how the vestibular (balance) system can activate and amplify neuroplasticity. As always, I cover science, and science-based practical tools. Thank you in advance for your questions and for your interest in science! #HubermanLab For an updated list of our current sponsors, please visit our website as previous sponsors mentioned in this podcast episode may no longer be affiliated with us: Social & Website Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: TikTok: @hubermanlab LinkedIn: Website: Newsletter: Timestamps below. 00:00 Introduction 06:20 Nerves and Muscles 12:00 Exercise alone won’t change your brain 12:58 Behavior will change your brain 13:30 Remembering the wrong things 15:00 Behavior as the gate to plasticity 15:45 Types of Plasticity 17:32 Errors Not Flow Trigger Plasticity 21:30 Mechanisms of Plasticity 22:30 What to learn when you are young 23:50 Alignment of your brain maps: neuron sandwiches 26:00 Wearing Prisms On Your Face 29:10 The KEY Trigger Plasticity 32:20 Frustration Is the Feeling to Follow (Further into Learning) 33:10 Incremental Learning 35:30 Huberman Free Throws 38:50 Failure Specificity Triggers Specific Plastic Changes 40:20 Triggering Rapid, Massive Plasticity Made Possible 43:25 Addiction 45:25 An Example of Ultradian-Incremental Learning 49:42 Bad Events 51:55 Surprise! 52:00 Making Dopamine Work For You (Not The Other Way Around) 53:20 HOW to release dopamine 55:00 (Mental) Performance Enhancing Drugs 56:00 Timing Your Learning 57:36 (Chem)Trails of Neuroplasticity 58:57 The Three Key Levers To Accelerate Plasticity 59:15 Limbic Friction: Finding Clear, Calm and Focused 1:04:25 The First Question To Ask Yourself Before Learning 1:05:00 Balance 1:07:45 Cerebellum 1:10:00 Flow States Are Not The Path To Learning 1:11:18 Novelty and Instability Are Key 1:14:55 How to Arrive At Learning 1:15:45 The Other Reason Kids Learn Faster Than Adults 1:19:25 Learning French and Other Things Faster 1:22:00 Yoga versus Science 1:24:15 Closing Remarks Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman’s teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. [Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac ]