Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. Transcript: lexfridman.com/andrew-huberman-4-transcript 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off - Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings - AG1: drinkag1.com/lex to get 1 month supply of fish oil - Shopify: shopify.com/lex to get $1 per month trial - NetSuite: netsuite.com/lex to get free product tour 1:31 - Exercise routine 7:42 - Advice to younger self 14:56 - Jungian shadow 19:42 - Betrayal and loyalty 39:52 - Drama 57:31 - Chimp Empire 1:02:24 - Overt vs covert contracts 1:08:31 - Age and health 1:14:39 - Sexual selection 1:25:15 - Relationships 1:37:49 - Fertility 1:48:15 - Productivity 2:05:02 - Family
Intro was classic Lex but please don't be so much like Alyosha Karamazov it hurts me in my Chestal Area. You are not going anywhere Lex. You are probably gonna rise after 2 days anyway and I shall be there to wash your feet if you permit me.
Lex, it is such an honor and pleasure to sit down, in person, and discuss life and love, and all the rest with you. You’re an extraordinary human being whose positive contributions to humanity are cemented in history and there is far more to come. So grateful to have you as a friend and colleague. I love you brother. To the end!
Love listening to your talks, one slight thing....please consider not making the idea of taking mushrooms so scary or requiring some professional oversight. Sure, with everything, caution and knowledge, but you're making it sound like people need a MD and therapist and psychaitrist to experience mushrooms (or molly) in a safe and positive way and it almost seems like you're being apologetic taking these things.
Dear Andrew, you are the first person I know except for myself that also reads while walking. Thank you. (Also for your work, but the primary thing is that with the book (; )
Have you ever had a hard laborer job and have to work 10 hours every day to support your family? Doing hard things make you feel good is that your actual quote dude?
Feels like there's a resurgence of healthy masculinity and male friendships in our culture right now, and I see the two of you at the very forefront of it. So much love for you guys. Inspired by your friendship and work together. Keep going, the world is better for it!
I'd agree with this more if Huberman was more inclined to ask Lex about his life. It's his birthday, yet Huberman just cannot stop talking about his own life feats, making sure to acknowledge every person who helped along the way....... except lex. He is the type of person who NEEDS attention so very badly, to exist happily. And this makes him difficult to watch at this point. I love what he does and stands to make known, but he has a very major psychological issue going on that really turns me off nowadays. ...and I have always loved him and Lex, but now it seems more of a platform where he uses Lex, to an extent.
100% agree. These two are a few of the trailblazers. Men aren’t fighting foreign invaders, bears whatever.. pick the physical foe. Our enemies are more internal vs external. More along the lines of struggles with prior trauma, addiction, habits that knowingly or unknowingly weaken us and keep us weakened. There’s shame in that weakness that makes the root issue inaccessible to healing. Andrew and Lex willingly and publicly walk into their struggles with these battles, and are equipping others with the best tools to combat their own battles. Historical masculinity seemed to be measured by measure of outward force. Dominance and power. Modern masculinity seems like an abandonment of the prior archetype. Modern masculinity couples a deep acknowledgment of failure/inner weaknesses and a will to have a daily deliberate war with our internal foes. I think it looks a lot like this conversation. Humility, struggle, and ownership. Thank you Lex and Andrew not only for modeling the new paradigm but sharing what you’ve learned along the way in your journey.
That was the most amazing heartfelt podcast with Andrew Huberman, I’ve ever seen. So special to have this rare glimpse into the souls of these two beautiful friends. It was an honor to watch this episode.
“Laughing at the absurdity of it all” is probably one of my greatest feelings these past few years. In three years I’ve lost 130 pounds. I’ve tackled everything I hated about my life. I’ve had so many ups and downs over the course of it, but I just keep moving forward. Every time I get close to having “The Life I Want”, something happens. Something takes me a step back, always. The closer I got the more it hurt to take a step back. One night I had a moment where I let it get to me bad. All the sudden I had this feeling of laughter come over me (was micro-dosing shrooms). I started maniacally laughing with tears in my eyes. I had this realization that there was never going to be a single point to make it to. If I kept trying to finish the race, I never would. I was thinking as if I needed to race to my goals, but the ultimate goal was a better life, and life’s not a race, it’s a journey. I focused so hard on the goal that I forgot to enjoy what I had worked for. I have accomplished so much. I have made so many changes to my life for the better. There is nothing about me that I have left to hate and it’s a little weird to me. I hardly remember this feeling. I no longer let set backs pull me down any harder than they should. Lately I’ve just laughed everything off. I let myself feel it, because I’m still human, then I laugh it off. I laugh it off and then adjust my goals accordingly. The closer I got to my ultimate goal, the less fulfilled I felt. Luckily I was able to move past that and finally enjoy my hard work. I can confidently say I’m the happiest, healthiest me I have ever been, and I can only move up from here. I still have goals to meet, but they’re always moving. They will forever be just ahead of me. I wish I had the drive to share my experience and knowledge like those who have helped me so much over the years, like Andrew & Lex, but that’s just not me. I will say this. Stay positive, work hard, don’t blame anyone else for your problems. Your life is your responsibility to improve and yours alone. Blaming anyone but yourself for your current reality will never serve you. The act of working to better your life, makes your life better. Don’t let anything hurt you any longer than it needs to. If you don’t meet a goal in the timeframe you wanted, forgive yourself and adjust, move forward. Set new goals always. Find peace within yourself, something to love in everyone, a reason to unite with another, and respect for all.
Guys, don’t rush into having kids, you’ve got plenty of time. Make sure you’ve got the right life’s partner, or, if you want to do it alone, know that it takes a ton more time, devotion, care, love, patience and persistence than a dog takes. God’s timing is perfect timing. Be patient and pray for His guidance and direction in all things. 🙏
Lol… honestly, I wish I could hang out with these two guys so they could make me one of their boys… I bet Andrew talks smack to Lex for how endearing he is
@@StayHardenedUnlikely. Usually when you have friends that appreciate that sort of bonding, they embrace it. That said, I've given one of my mates shit for how often he cries (at the right moments, of course). He's an emotional dude with a lot of love to give to everyone.
The way they speak to each other is just so beautiful - the respect, interest, ease... can’t we all have conversations like this? I loved how Lex expressed openly like a man his fear of being in front if the camera alone, and how Andrew built him up by saying he’s a pioneer and he’s going places... that’s true friendship. ❤
I have never felt this emotional during a podcast before. I cried twice during the two hours when I haven't cried once for the last year. Love you both so much. You guys are truly some of the most inspiring individuals period
Best to 1st practice smacking your pinky with a tenderizing meat mallet. Eventually you will be more & more comfy with pin & tears.. So now's the time to cry..the world needs authenticity..& so do you & I 😊
Andrew - when you spoke about growing up without the right comprehensive guidance on how to live a healthy life, my own life fell into place. I was also born intensely curious and engaged, and I’ve realized as a child I never had anyone who could really teach me about myself as a human - especially not as a young woman with ADHD+, on the level I needed to understand, until you appeared. I love and respect how you’ve self-actualized as your own missing teacher, (is this the true path of life?), and the world is better because of your work and clear insight. Your podcast has changed and in a way saved my life recently, thank you for being an awesome answer to humanity’s call for conscious awareness and health. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for being who you are. What a time to be alive.
Isn't that something one month ago it was great time to be alive, but this month not so much. But I pray we don't start a holy war with the middle east 🙏
"This episode was profoundly beautiful, resonating with various facets of human existence. What struck me the most was Andrew's disclosure of turning to prayer. I can relate to this sentiment, recognizing the division between possessing an analytical mind and acknowledging the vast unknown. Above all, I understand that there is something far more powerful than the self." thank you and happy birthday Lex.
I can hear Andrew's reluctance to go into the prayer thing but then to hear him basically voice the seventh step prayer gave me goosebumps... He put it perfectly, something bigger than me help me get out of my own way, take my defects of character that get in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Beautiful. Absolutely outstanding Andrew.
Just this week I lost my best friend. We both used to watch your podcasts together. I am a fan of yours and Huberman. This is a gift... trying to numb the pain. Thank you. Love you too
I'm eternally greatful that you guys decided on doing this podcast. Being able to sit in on two bros chatting with such humility, being real and raw with their emotion and seeing their mutal respect and love for each other as people... it's such a privilege we get to experience this. Thank you to you both for all the value and incite you provide to this world.
Thank you Lex for letting your "internet friends" be part of your birthday. Because after sooo many hours of listening to you and Andrew, now it really feels like sitting at the table with you, enjoying a conversation of two of my friends. Please let me know when you find the answer to if we need to accept who we are, or stubbornly work on our flaws, even if they seem to be part of us. I really hope you'll find your home. Peace to you and all my fellow earthlings
The end of your conversation brought me to tears, 2 months ago I lost my 4-legged partner, who accompanied me for 11 years of life, it was impossible not to feel identified with some of his words, what a great podcast.
Your conversation regarding a morning prayer ritual solidified my appreciation of you both. . . it was the only thing I ever felt was missing in your guidance and I am super psyched, ~because just like Andrew’s talk on alcohol, which gave so many permission to not drink, you just gave millions of people permission to pray. Big huge smile
I get the sense that huberman has really done some self work in the past few years and you can really hear the peace in him and the dissipating fear of saying the wrong things it’s nice to see
@@Sid00077 I like it, good for Andrew. I absolutely love both him and Lex's podcast. It's something that I have been trying do recently to. I believe we should all work on improving ourselves as much as we can.
I can't even lie, listening to Lex introduce this podcast, as one of spontaneity born of true friendship, made me tear up. Two beautiful souls, two of my biggest role models. What a treasure to be able to live in a time where I can be a fly on the wall during a conversation of such love and vulnerability, and get to experience such true friendship and wisdom. My deepest thanks to you both.
The insights and openness re: therapy, love and spiritual beliefs, etc. are all so comforting to hear. Having these discussions and discoveries in an open forum are quite literally how you change the world for good. THANK YOU both for sharing and caring. The meek are getting ready.
so grateful for andrew talking so candidly about the prayer stuff in lieu of everything else not really working... really hits/resonates and inspiring to hear such a successful/together person talking about this stuff
More impressed with Andrew than ever. His self development journey is music to the ears and I'm so pleased that so many are able to hear that this is possible and have guidance for how to do so. Thank you Andrew, thank you Lex. And happy birthday buddy!
I cannot put into words how much validation and support I get from just hearing you two sit down and talk. It is to see such candid and thoughtful, curious minds be open about their experience of life, that reinforces in my mind that I have the same approach to life, and that it's valid. It's through the understanding that great minds, who I respect so dearly, struggle with much of what I do to, that informs my struggles of their legitimacy. It's seeing you both demonstrate a similar curious and what many may call dangerous or "emotional" approach to life that leaves me empowered to ignore the cynics who stand in the way of my similar approach in my own life. You two are much needed role models for people like me, thank you so much for just being you and sitting down to talk about it. Never stop.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEX-! It's no surprise you and Andrew bond in such a deep friendship - you're kindred souls for sure. Isn't it an amazing technological time we live in that people like you and Andrew can identify each other and create and attract such wondrous online communities. I'm personally so grateful for the both of you…sending heaps of love and peace your way.
It's like watching two of your intelligent older brothers talking about life and you just sit their just wondering how lucky you are to be listening to these amazing older brothers of yours.
Been traveling, been lost, walking at MIT by the water, thinking about how Lex might have run on the same trail. Thank you for such a timing and loving conversation, it gave me the peace I just happened to need. Love❤
Didn't expect to cry at the end of this, but I enjoyed those tears. I admire and appreciate you both for putting these conversations out for us to hear and use for our own growth.
omg guys, this is probably my fav interview of all. How beautiful your friendship is. Thank you Lex for making Andrew comfortable to talk about personal staff, I literally cried couple of times, never seen him being so open in personal topics, and of course it is also a self work that made it possible to speak about prays, family split and of wow ... Castello. How Andrew absolutely fairly lift you up as a unique interviewer and a friend is just beautiful. Oh you two are such an inspiration! Just thank you, you are actually making my life better, I am always so motivated to work harder and seeking my own peace after your podcasts!
Please don't shorten your podcast Dr. Huberman. They are perfect. There is a lot to learn from you and we don't need shortcuts 🌹 Thanks for all you do!
This was so beautiful and I’m grateful to have been able to be witness it. The vulnerability you both showed- being human. You both are amazing . RIP Costello 💙💙🌌🙌🏼
Peace is when I have the luxury to go for long walks and listen to these two amazing souls. I am so fortunate to have my birthday close to Lex. Happy birthday Lex and thank you for making mine happy, too!
I love that Lex mentioned loyalty and "what to do about it." I've decided that it's crucial. People in my life can be human and make mistakes but the loyalty factor won't change and that's ok.
Happy birthday Lex. The podcast has been a source of happiness, thoughts, understanding, peace, and meditation for me over the years and I can’t thank you enough for it. You don’t know me but I really appreciate you!
Thank you Andrew for sharing such hurtful moments of your life, the death of your beloved dog, and showing your tears and how vulnerable person you are. Thank you for not being ashamed of showing real emotions. My heart warmed up when I listened to your story and also how you both men treat each other, with such a respect and sympathy. It was a true pleasure to listen to this interview. Loads of love guys .
What an honor to share in the conversation between two beautiful souls engaging in the art of becoming and of cultivating a generous way of being in the world. Seeing you both engaging in it with such wisdom and heartfelt care is deeply inspiring. I too volunteer to pull up a chair in the corner to work on my book while the video is rolling!
In what seems like a twisted act of fate, I stumbled into this episode a couple of hours after literally going through a difficult breakup for the reasons Andrew mentioned in the very intro, which was kind of soothing. I have so much respect and love for both of you, you've both improved my life since I found you a year ago. Thank you.
Happenstance and irony seem to be less likely on the internet than IRL. When it comes to the internet and everything connected to it, I feel more and more like my devices pretty much know what I’m looking for all the time now. I don’t mind it yet
I am so happy to hear about Andrew praying to his higher power, prayer works. It is so lovely to hear this from a science minded, if you will, individual. God is not "provable", so we have to strictly believe. There have been so many times in my life that I have forgotten to pray, lost touch with God, then as soon as I pray, I immediately feel the Holy Spirit comfort me and I feel almost guilty for neglecting my relationship with God. Thank you for sharing this personal information. Lex, I can't tell you how much I adore you. In my opinion, you are the best at interviewing such brilliant people. It amazes me how brilliant you are, as you always do your homework prior to your podcasts and you're always well prepared for the content. You ask excellent questions, you never come across as being uninterested or superior to your fellow humankind (us), if the interviewee gets off topic, you reel them back in and keep the conversation interesting, you know when to end the interview, and you allow for all the time you need when the information is so interesting, I can't get enough. I love the way you think, so in depth, you speak with such eloquence. I love your spirit, I can see that you are a very kind soul. I love how you are so down to earth and real. I feel like I know you, and you're my good friend. Whenever I have downtime, I watch one of your podcasts, I thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to you. Thank you for getting out there, making this happen, and persevering to the point you have. I respect you deeply and watch you everyday. PS. I think the 3 of us are around the same age and I have never thought you and Andrew's relationship was anything more than great friends, neither of you come across as being (do I dare say, gay?) and it wouldn't matter if you were, but I know you're not, lol. You're both comfortable with who you are and in my opinion, are on point with everything you say. Very sincerely, with much love and great respect, Jen 🧡
Huberman Lab podcast has changed my life. For that, I will be forever grateful. I've also been able to pass it along to my adult children so they can have a better life. My son is in San Diego and applying for all the colleges. I hope and pray he gets a professor that's half as inspirational as Andrew Huberman. Same for you Lex. Same for you. Such an inspiration. Thank you.❤
I think if I could suggest just one of Andrews podcast to someone as an introduction it might have to be this one. The one with Jocko was good but this one is great. Lots of down to earth humility and wisdom on displayed here. Thank guys.
I really love you Lex. From just another face on the internet across the country, world, whatever. Being able to open and free to speak your mind... to be vulnerable, it's beautiful to see in this world. You made me well up with tears in your introduction, because I came to that same conclusion. I don't want to leave yet, there are a lot of interesting people to talk to, a lot of interesting people to interview, more books to read, more books to write. I can't wait to do more. We all love you Lex, even those who say they don't.
I've lost so many loved ones in recent years and it has been brutal. Something that helps me is instead of mourning their absence, I imagine they're with me in spirit. I talk to them, ask them questions, share experiences, jokes, anecdotes etc, just as we did when they were still in their physical bodies.
I know this podcast is from 5 months ago but I also know that I’ve been watching all of your podcasts, that seem to come on every night, only after I’ve fallen asleep watching another show. But, I wake up to your calming, reassuring voice. I hear the wisdom that streams from your consciousness and I watch in awe of your gift of being a tremendously talented interviewer all the while wishing that I had just an ounce of the talents you possess. All that to say, I see this heartfelt, soulful opening to this particular podcast, and I will no longer be just a fan that watches when you pop on unexpectedly…. I will seek out this goodness. The world needs more of you Lex. ❤
This was a DELIGHT of a conversation!!! Thank you Lex for allowing us a glimpse into your birthday festivities and friendship with Andrew. You both totally rock!!!
Happy Birthday Lex! Please do stay for a very long time!! You are a blessing for humanity and planet is much better for your presence on it. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us, and many more decades!
In all seriousness, this podcast left me wanting more. Just over 2hrs...with these two...just not good enough. This should have gone on for many more hours. The love and respect here is supreme. Thanks for what you both do.
Andrew, so many people were ready to hear that you make this profound step of opening your morning with a prayer ! Thank you ! It’s truly a surrender to the all encompassing energy to help us so that we can be better to all . Prayer is the awe in us and out of us to all of our human family and all of this creation .
Andrew is such a great human being that offers great advice and what’s so special is that he doesn’t give advice that he hasn’t followed himself and that’s something special nowadays.
Happy birthday, Lex! Wish you all the best! I’m a big fan and I look up to you everyday, and I think everyone who’s subscribed to you does. And I wanna become very versatile like you. Keep up the good work🙌🏻
The end made Dr Huberman more relatable to me than any other podcasts - his own and others. To see and feel the depth of his emotions humanised him in my eyes. He has shared stories of his past before, but I cannot ever recall him sharing those stories with any emotion. They were more recounting of facts. Nothing more. I'm not saying that he needed or needs to. It's his right to choose what and how he shares. I'm only saying that he in that moment was one of us fallible beings. The end was very intimate (in-to-me-see). ❤
I feel so lucky to get to celebrate Lex Fridman‘s birthday with him and watch these two brilliant men have such a pleasant dialogue. What a couple of super cool people.
Hearing these sorts of conversations about managing all aspects of life including work, education, relationships and self worth are just invaluable so makes these types of podcasts unusual and from my point of view invaluable. Thanks to Lex and guests for their academic intelligence, wisdom, honesty and complete openness. "Whatever gets you through the night it's alright" as John Lennon said.
Happy Birthday Lex! Leave it to you to give US a gift on your birthday, and I believe some of the best podcasts are with Dr Huberman. You guys are a joy to listen to.
Such a powerful podcast. 45-60min. A year ago I started praying. Part of My prayer I say “to all the things that are bigger than me that I don’t fully understand l” the higher power , whatever it may be. It has helped and I will continue to use prayer as a tool to be better. I pray for protection and just let go of control and give it over to that higher power . I’ve never been into religion. I’m glad I heard this. Relates to me so much Thanks
First off..... Love the quote at the end. Plus, I could watch you two interact and speak about the world as a life long series. So much brotherhood that the world needs today.
This was literally the BEST podcast I’ve ever heard … I couldn’t for the life of me push pause! Andrew you touched my heart in such a big way! 🥹 I’ve been following your work for a long time now, but this one was by far my favorite, both of you have such beautiful hearts 🥹 but Andrew it was so refreshing to hear you speak YOUR truth and the way you opened up and allowed yourself to be vulnerable , had me on the verge of tears🥹💗 thank you! 🙏🏼 your both amazing!
The more I listen to Mr. Fridman and his desire to understand people and aspects of life, the more I admire and respect this fellow human. He has such reverence and genuine appreciation when he interacts with others. I haven't seen all the episodes of this podcast, but perhaps someone can tell me about a particular interview or clip that answers this question: Is Lex living through a great loss or the death of loved ones? His heavy sighs and taking time to formulate his responses before speaking, as well as his reoccurring curiosity regarding mortality, death, love, and the meaning of life, make me wonder to what degree, if any, he is experiencing grief and the loss of those he loves. I could be totally wrong, but he's so appreciative and grateful for every guest's time and perspective. He seems very humble and full of gratitude, and my intuition tells me that he has possibly experienced a deep trauma or great loss. I wouldn't "enjoy" hearing that he has deeply suffered. I hope that I'm wrong, but if he has shared any insight into his personal life regarding these matters, I believe it would help me understand him more as a person and very likely become an inspiration in hopes that I can help others and myself who are living through something similar. If he has not publicly discussed this topic, I fully understand and respect his privacy. Much love to anyone reading this. May your day be filled with growth, gratitude, and love. I hope your future is filled with the kindest of moments and the fondest of memories. 🖤
"Marriage, in the truest sense, is where you experience a Greater Reality in a relationship. True marriage is not merely going to the church and taking vows. True marriage is a bonding, a surrender, a commitment. It is the bonding of your mind and body, those things which have been the pinnacle of your separate identity, to another." Relationships and Higher Purpose, by MV Summers (free online book)
First time listening to a lex Fridman podcast. And I love his gentle calm voice. Both of these guys have AMAZING voices. Also learned quite a bit. Very interesting stuff.
Lex and Andrew, I can't express how much I appreciate the two of you sharing this with all of humanity and how much it means to me to see and learn from your examples, experiences, and knowledge. You both give so much to the world through your conversations and it's a better place as a result. This one is going to be hard to top but I'm certain that you'll both find a way. I can't thank you both enough for this.
"One of my favorite human beings" Has to be one of the best compliments I've ever heard. Though it's not one I've ever received, I imagine it would be heartwarming😌 It's bedtime and I have two intelligent people with calming voices to lull me off into dreamland. So stoked for this episode!❤
Wishing you a very happy birthday, Lex! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Your friendship with Andrew is so beautiful, authentic and inspiring. I hope that all listeners / viewers experience this type of friendship in their lives. Thank you both for sharing this wonderful episode ❤❤
Priceless dialogue between these two beautiful humans - loving Huberman’s explanation around prayer. Just so so beautiful, his acceptance of life exists between faith and being a scientist.
1st time watching Lex, I'm already a big fan of Huberman for a couple of years. I'm so impressed by this video for many reasons, words fail me, thank you both, as a matter of fact I will say with heartfelt sincerity, TODAY I THANK GOD FOR BOTH OF YOU!!! May God Almighty continue to bless you, your loved ones, all of your endeavors in this life and God willing see you in the next life!!! *One thing I have to point out, well 2, first I'm so grateful for you guys sharing, recently someone (my therapist-in my 1st appointment) told me that all we learn is not for oneself mostly, it is to share with others, that's the real purpose of all we learn... she blew my friken mind. I was telling her how I can go and advice people but I can't advice my own self most times (I'm not big on talk therapy, but I'm still open to searching still) and she answered this, and she continued saying that the reason this is because we were made to live in community and friendship... & THIS IS 💯 what I saw in this video, yes I love, love the content, (I'm a closet scientist nerd type) but also anyone else can say everything you guys said and not be as meaningful BUT because there's a real friendship here. I can sense/feel both of you guys care about each other for real and also care deeply about sharing with the world, this very exchange in the culture and times we live in comes as mana from heaven truly... and 2nd in such palpable vulnerability; not in "fakeness" and/or masking, this is something I myself have been working on for more years than perhaps I should have, perhaps not hard enough on my part or focused solely on this may be why; however I'm learning more and more and also your vulnerability GIVES ME COURAGE TO DARE GREATLY (I'm in the process, its been quite a painful process of changing "careers". I'm in the midst of becoming a writer/storyteller, a dream bigger than me, so it's been lets say difficult enough and challenging enough to know im on the right track, yet a lot bigger than imagined for many reasons that are now surfacing that have broken me to near defeat, thank God alone, not yet hanging the towel)... Through watching both of you and a few others, how much genuineness is what I value most in content creators, BS aside, just raw humanness, even a glimpse of it draws me like a fly to shit, literally & excuse moi French but it's just not common enough, THANK YOU!!! I'm sure it has taken effort to be and stay humble and genuine. "Life is a constant cycle of learning, unlearning, relearning until becoming unbiased (=wise)." ~Author Unknown "I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." ~Og Mandino Be blessed brothers!!! CHANGE THIS WORLD, YAY!!! Be and share your God-given awesomeness today & every day!!! 🙏🙌❤️🔥💪⚡️
What an absolute feast! Two great friends, two great minds. Andrew, thank you for sharing your experience with praying. Thank you both for another fantastic conversation and a podcast.
This episode invited your deer listeners into a coversation between friends and into their hearts. This was intimate and speaks for the power of honest human interaction, thank you for sharing, Lex.
@@mkf628 I am an avid reader. As mentioned, conversations like these are distinct in their ability to communicate dialogue. A conversation prompts questions, answers, clarification and elaboration in a beautiful way. Books, while wonderful, are wonderful in their own way. The feeling they convey is itself distinct from a conversation.
There are moments in this conversation where my eyes actually welled up with tears. Thank you for being so vulnerable in this conversation, and thank you for being excellent role models for younger men like myself.
When I started walking to process emotions and ideas, it changed my life. It always leads to this beautiful, euphoric, meditative state of just letting go and surrendering to whatever is bothering me. The ending result is usually the solution or path of least resistance revealing itself. Total gamechanger
Wow wow wow! You two are, in my opinion, the epitome of gentlemen. You two individually share so much of yourselves to the world in hopes of bettering the world. I truly believe you both succeed in it on your own and DEFINITELY do so together. Every single conversation I've watched/listened to of you two together has given me great hope in the world's ability to heal from the wounds of our pasts. I greatly appreciate you both for being so candid about your experiences and your wishes for your futures. I have spent my whole life living in the Midwest and it feels so desolate and void of people who are open to sharing their vulnerabilities and enthusiasm for grand ideas. Watching the joy radiate from you both on your passions and hopes for peaceful partnerships with loving wives and children gives me a deeper and more concrete hope that one day I can find myself a community and partnership to call home. Bless you both. Thank you for existing and happy belated birthday!
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0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
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1:31 - Exercise routine
7:42 - Advice to younger self
14:56 - Jungian shadow
19:42 - Betrayal and loyalty
39:52 - Drama
57:31 - Chimp Empire
1:02:24 - Overt vs covert contracts
1:08:31 - Age and health
1:14:39 - Sexual selection
1:25:15 - Relationships
1:37:49 - Fertility
1:48:15 - Productivity
2:05:02 - Family
Thank you both & happy birthday, Lex 🫶🏼
happy birthday Lex🤍 (yes this is my 3rd comment what of it)
Intro was classic Lex but please don't be so much like Alyosha Karamazov it hurts me in my Chestal Area. You are not going anywhere Lex. You are probably gonna rise after 2 days anyway and I shall be there to wash your feet if you permit me.
thanks for the timestamps and stuff, this helps a lot
Mmm, Jungian shadow? Such delicate issues deserve careful listening with a quiet mind, thank you! 💙
Lex, it is such an honor and pleasure to sit down, in person, and discuss life and love, and all the rest with you. You’re an extraordinary human being whose positive contributions to humanity are cemented in history and there is far more to come. So grateful to have you as a friend and colleague. I love you brother. To the end!
We need more men like you two! Compassion and empathy are needed in our society ❤
Thank you for all your work Mr. Huberman
Love listening to your talks, one slight thing....please consider not making the idea of taking mushrooms so scary or requiring some professional oversight.
Sure, with everything, caution and knowledge, but you're making it sound like people need a MD and therapist and psychaitrist to experience mushrooms (or molly) in a safe and positive way and it almost seems like you're being apologetic taking these things.
Dear Andrew, you are the first person I know except for myself that also reads while walking. Thank you. (Also for your work, but the primary thing is that with the book (; )
Have you ever had a hard laborer job and have to work 10 hours every day to support your family? Doing hard things make you feel good is that your actual quote dude?
Feels like there's a resurgence of healthy masculinity and male friendships in our culture right now, and I see the two of you at the very forefront of it. So much love for you guys. Inspired by your friendship and work together. Keep going, the world is better for it!
thanks johnathon fuck yeah
Nah. There is still too much hate that must run its course. Those that call for chaos are still hungry for change.
I'd agree with this more if Huberman was more inclined to ask Lex about his life.
It's his birthday, yet Huberman just cannot stop talking about his own life feats, making sure to acknowledge every person who helped along the way....... except lex.
He is the type of person who NEEDS attention so very badly, to exist happily. And this makes him difficult to watch at this point.
I love what he does and stands to make known, but he has a very major psychological issue going on that really turns me off nowadays.
...and I have always loved him and Lex, but now it seems more of a platform where he uses Lex, to an extent.
100% agree.
These two are a few of the trailblazers.
Men aren’t fighting foreign invaders, bears whatever.. pick the physical foe. Our enemies are more internal vs external. More along the lines of struggles with prior trauma, addiction, habits that knowingly or unknowingly weaken us and keep us weakened. There’s shame in that weakness that makes the root issue inaccessible to healing.
Andrew and Lex willingly and publicly walk into their struggles with these battles, and are equipping others with the best tools to combat their own battles.
Historical masculinity seemed to be measured by measure of outward force. Dominance and power.
Modern masculinity seems like an abandonment of the prior archetype. Modern masculinity couples a deep acknowledgment of failure/inner weaknesses and a will to have a daily deliberate war with our internal foes.
I think it looks a lot like this conversation. Humility, struggle, and ownership. Thank you Lex and Andrew not only for modeling the new paradigm but sharing what you’ve learned along the way in your journey.
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That was the most amazing heartfelt podcast with Andrew Huberman, I’ve ever seen. So special to have this rare glimpse into the souls of these two beautiful friends. It was an honor to watch this episode.
have you seen the one with Rick Rubin? That one's beautiful too.
I agree! ❤
I started the rick rubin one and don't think I finished it. I should go back and rewatch it. @@alvareo92
I just want to give Andrew a big collective hug for opening up.
He’s definitely huggable. I’d enjoy it. lol
Me too…
It made me really happy :) The way he was extra careful with his words and hearing a kind of hesitation I’ve never heard from him. Proud of that man.
Yes 🙌🏼
“Huberman Hugs” sound great!
“Laughing at the absurdity of it all” is probably one of my greatest feelings these past few years.
In three years I’ve lost 130 pounds. I’ve tackled everything I hated about my life. I’ve had so many ups and downs over the course of it, but I just keep moving forward.
Every time I get close to having “The Life I Want”, something happens. Something takes me a step back, always. The closer I got the more it hurt to take a step back. One night I had a moment where I let it get to me bad. All the sudden I had this feeling of laughter come over me (was micro-dosing shrooms). I started maniacally laughing with tears in my eyes. I had this realization that there was never going to be a single point to make it to.
If I kept trying to finish the race, I never would. I was thinking as if I needed to race to my goals, but the ultimate goal was a better life, and life’s not a race, it’s a journey. I focused so hard on the goal that I forgot to enjoy what I had worked for. I have accomplished so much. I have made so many changes to my life for the better. There is nothing about me that I have left to hate and it’s a little weird to me. I hardly remember this feeling.
I no longer let set backs pull me down any harder than they should. Lately I’ve just laughed everything off. I let myself feel it, because I’m still human, then I laugh it off. I laugh it off and then adjust my goals accordingly. The closer I got to my ultimate goal, the less fulfilled I felt. Luckily I was able to move past that and finally enjoy my hard work. I can confidently say I’m the happiest, healthiest me I have ever been, and I can only move up from here. I still have goals to meet, but they’re always moving. They will forever be just ahead of me. I wish I had the drive to share my experience and knowledge like those who have helped me so much over the years, like Andrew & Lex, but that’s just not me. I will say this.
Stay positive, work hard, don’t blame anyone else for your problems. Your life is your responsibility to improve and yours alone. Blaming anyone but yourself for your current reality will never serve you. The act of working to better your life, makes your life better. Don’t let anything hurt you any longer than it needs to. If you don’t meet a goal in the timeframe you wanted, forgive yourself and adjust, move forward. Set new goals always.
Find peace within yourself, something to love in everyone, a reason to unite with another, and respect for all.
Guys, don’t rush into having kids, you’ve got plenty of time. Make sure you’ve got the right life’s partner, or, if you want to do it alone, know that it takes a ton more time, devotion, care, love, patience and persistence than a dog takes. God’s timing is perfect timing. Be patient and pray for His guidance and direction in all things. 🙏
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEX! Thanks for making us a little less dumb over the years 🎉
Speaking for yourself?
Speaking for thee 💯👍
Us Leos find each other. Thank you for your time.☸️
emphasis on dumb 😎🙌
well put
I almost cried at the end of the episode. It's a privilege to witness the work and existence of these two men.
cringe af
🤣
@@mkballer4502YOU are cringe
@@mkballer4502cmon if you really listen to these people and obsorb what they’re talking about you wouldn’t comment this
Cry?
Andrew and Lex's bromance is reall... and i'm here for it!
“He flew in for my birthday and we talked late into the night❤️” 🤣 love it.
Lol… honestly, I wish I could hang out with these two guys so they could make me one of their boys… I bet Andrew talks smack to Lex for how endearing he is
@@StayHardenedUnlikely. Usually when you have friends that appreciate that sort of bonding, they embrace it.
That said, I've given one of my mates shit for how often he cries (at the right moments, of course). He's an emotional dude with a lot of love to give to everyone.
I’d do anything to have these two as friends. Friendship is very rare nowadays.
The way they speak to each other is just so beautiful - the respect, interest, ease... can’t we all have conversations like this? I loved how Lex expressed openly like a man his fear of being in front if the camera alone, and how Andrew built him up by saying he’s a pioneer and he’s going places... that’s true friendship. ❤
I have never felt this emotional during a podcast before. I cried twice during the two hours when I haven't cried once for the last year. Love you both so much. You guys are truly some of the most inspiring individuals period
Best to 1st practice smacking your pinky with a tenderizing meat mallet. Eventually you will be more & more comfy with pin & tears.. So now's the time to cry..the world needs authenticity..& so do you & I 😊
Andrew - when you spoke about growing up without the right comprehensive guidance on how to live a healthy life, my own life fell into place. I was also born intensely curious and engaged, and I’ve realized as a child I never had anyone who could really teach me about myself as a human - especially not as a young woman with ADHD+, on the level I needed to understand, until you appeared. I love and respect how you’ve self-actualized as your own missing teacher, (is this the true path of life?), and the world is better because of your work and clear insight. Your podcast has changed and in a way saved my life recently, thank you for being an awesome answer to humanity’s call for conscious awareness and health. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for being who you are. What a time to be alive.
Isn't that something one month ago it was great time to be alive, but this month not so much. But I pray we don't start a holy war with the middle east 🙏
Beautifully said ❤
Protect Andrew at all costs, this man is a gem
Priceless
❤
An inspiring and wonderful conversation between 2 inspiring and loveable friends. Thank you and Happy Birthday Lex 🎉
"This episode was profoundly beautiful, resonating with various facets of human existence. What struck me the most was Andrew's disclosure of turning to prayer. I can relate to this sentiment, recognizing the division between possessing an analytical mind and acknowledging the vast unknown. Above all, I understand that there is something far more powerful than the self." thank you and happy birthday Lex.
Well said 👍. I agree.
My favorite part
These guys are such a perfect example of what the ideal male friendship should look like
poopville, tennessee
This did not age well!!!!
I can hear Andrew's reluctance to go into the prayer thing but then to hear him basically voice the seventh step prayer gave me goosebumps...
He put it perfectly, something bigger than me help me get out of my own way, take my defects of character that get in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows.
Beautiful.
Absolutely outstanding Andrew.
Do you think he's in a fellowship? He says "my community" at the beginning... I might just be guessing.
Just this week I lost my best friend. We both used to watch your podcasts together. I am a fan of yours and Huberman. This is a gift... trying to numb the pain. Thank you. Love you too
Much light to you and your loved ones.
🫂, I’m sorry may his soul rest in peace and may you find peace
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Sending you love and cuddles 🙏🏻💓💓
Hang in there! I am yet to find my best friend. You are so lucky to have had one! Much love
I'm eternally greatful that you guys decided on doing this podcast. Being able to sit in on two bros chatting with such humility, being real and raw with their emotion and seeing their mutal respect and love for each other as people... it's such a privilege we get to experience this. Thank you to you both for all the value and incite you provide to this world.
Certainly it was a privilege!
Thank you Lex for letting your "internet friends" be part of your birthday. Because after sooo many hours of listening to you and Andrew, now it really feels like sitting at the table with you, enjoying a conversation of two of my friends.
Please let me know when you find the answer to if we need to accept who we are, or stubbornly work on our flaws, even if they seem to be part of us.
I really hope you'll find your home. Peace to you and all my fellow earthlings
The end of your conversation brought me to tears, 2 months ago I lost my 4-legged partner, who accompanied me for 11 years of life, it was impossible not to feel identified with some of his words, what a great podcast.
Your conversation regarding a morning prayer ritual solidified my appreciation of you both. . . it was the only thing I ever felt was missing in your guidance and I am super psyched, ~because just like Andrew’s talk on alcohol, which gave so many permission to not drink, you just gave millions of people permission to pray. Big huge smile
Which of course is why he said it.
That's an ominous intro by Lex. "I'm truly grateful for this life... I really don't want to leave just yet. I think I'd really like to stick around."
that’s what I thought too. 🥹🥹
Also thrown off by that. Was he struggling with suicidal ideation before? Is his life in danger for some reason? Quite ominous indeed
I would assume he's in danger due to all the filthy rich world manipulators that he's rubbing elbows with. This podcast is sure to be taken over soon.
Also worried me / hope all is okay @lex ❤
I came over from Spotify to find this comment. It was so ominous. Was that intro originally here on TH-cam, too? If it was; it's since been scrubbed.
I get the sense that huberman has really done some self work in the past few years and you can really hear the peace in him and the dissipating fear of saying the wrong things it’s nice to see
🙏 He has found wisdom and peace with prayer✨ God bless him.
As he said, prayer is incredibly powerful!
@@Jackjohnjaydoes he say that in this episode ?
@breadwinner541 yes, for things he can't change
@@Sid00077 I like it, good for Andrew. I absolutely love both him and Lex's podcast. It's something that I have been trying do recently to. I believe we should all work on improving ourselves as much as we can.
Beautiful. For those of us lacking human interaction, for whatever reason, listening to two friends talk is quite nice. Thank you.
I can't even lie, listening to Lex introduce this podcast, as one of spontaneity born of true friendship, made me tear up. Two beautiful souls, two of my biggest role models. What a treasure to be able to live in a time where I can be a fly on the wall during a conversation of such love and vulnerability, and get to experience such true friendship and wisdom. My deepest thanks to you both.
The insights and openness re: therapy, love and spiritual beliefs, etc. are all so comforting to hear. Having these discussions and discoveries in an open forum are quite literally how you change the world for good. THANK YOU both for sharing and caring. The meek are getting ready.
so grateful for andrew talking so candidly about the prayer stuff in lieu of everything else not really working... really hits/resonates and inspiring to hear such a successful/together person talking about this stuff
every single person is of equal value.
Tearing up alongside Andrew with his recollection of what family is to him, what a beautiful and meaningful podcast, thank you Lex and Andrew
More impressed with Andrew than ever. His self development journey is music to the ears and I'm so pleased that so many are able to hear that this is possible and have guidance for how to do so. Thank you Andrew, thank you Lex. And happy birthday buddy!
I cannot put into words how much validation and support I get from just hearing you two sit down and talk. It is to see such candid and thoughtful, curious minds be open about their experience of life, that reinforces in my mind that I have the same approach to life, and that it's valid. It's through the understanding that great minds, who I respect so dearly, struggle with much of what I do to, that informs my struggles of their legitimacy. It's seeing you both demonstrate a similar curious and what many may call dangerous or "emotional" approach to life that leaves me empowered to ignore the cynics who stand in the way of my similar approach in my own life.
You two are much needed role models for people like me, thank you so much for just being you and sitting down to talk about it.
Never stop.
Wish I had friends like that... The most touching, honest and beautiful episode I ever listened. Million thanks to you both!
Finally another Andrew Huberman episode! Love you Lex! Thank you for being a ray of sunshine in this often dark universe.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEX-! It's no surprise you and Andrew bond in such a deep friendship - you're kindred souls for sure. Isn't it an amazing technological time we live in that people like you and Andrew can identify each other and create and attract such wondrous online communities. I'm personally so grateful for the both of you…sending heaps of love and peace your way.
i appreciate how relaxed and open Huberman is with Lex. I never knew he was into punk rock.
It's like watching two of your intelligent older brothers talking about life and you just sit their just wondering how lucky you are to be listening to these amazing older brothers of yours.
Duuuude 😢😢😢😢
The two of you together. Magic. You found love in each other (platonic I understand) and are spreading it. Teaching, facing the hard parts...awesome.
Happy birthday Lex! Thank you for working to make the world a more informed and loving place 🎉
Been traveling, been lost, walking at MIT by the water, thinking about how Lex might have run on the same trail. Thank you for such a timing and loving conversation, it gave me the peace I just happened to need. Love❤
Didn't expect to cry at the end of this, but I enjoyed those tears. I admire and appreciate you both for putting these conversations out for us to hear and use for our own growth.
omg guys, this is probably my fav interview of all. How beautiful your friendship is. Thank you Lex for making Andrew comfortable to talk about personal staff, I literally cried couple of times, never seen him being so open in personal topics, and of course it is also a self work that made it possible to speak about prays, family split and of wow ... Castello.
How Andrew absolutely fairly lift you up as a unique interviewer and a friend is just beautiful. Oh you two are such an inspiration! Just thank you, you are actually making my life better, I am always so motivated to work harder and seeking my own peace after your podcasts!
Please don't shorten your podcast Dr. Huberman. They are perfect. There is a lot to learn from you and we don't need shortcuts 🌹 Thanks for all you do!
I agree! ❤
These two people always end up having great conversations.
i feel like Mr.Fridman is getting married soon😁
Happy Birthday Lex! Here's to celebrating another year of the most compassionate and understanding interviewer of our time ❤
So good right
This was so beautiful and I’m grateful to have been able to be witness it.
The vulnerability you both showed- being human.
You both are amazing .
RIP Costello 💙💙🌌🙌🏼
Of all the things we learn from these guys, the thing which is most overlooked is that they teach the value of giving by simply doing.
Peace is when I have the luxury to go for long walks and listen to these two amazing souls. I am so fortunate to have my birthday close to Lex. Happy birthday Lex and thank you for making mine happy, too!
I love that Lex mentioned loyalty and "what to do about it." I've decided that it's crucial. People in my life can be human and make mistakes but the loyalty factor won't change and that's ok.
Happy birthday Lex. The podcast has been a source of happiness, thoughts, understanding, peace, and meditation for me over the years and I can’t thank you enough for it. You don’t know me but I really appreciate you!
Thank you Andrew for sharing such hurtful moments of your life, the death of your beloved dog, and showing your tears and how vulnerable person you are. Thank you for not being ashamed of showing real emotions. My heart warmed up when I listened to your story and also how you both men treat each other, with such a respect and sympathy. It was a true pleasure to listen to this interview. Loads of love guys .
Such a great episode. Being able to access this type of knowledge and wisdom at any time from pretty much anywhere is truly a blessing ❤
What an honor to share in the conversation between two beautiful souls engaging in the art of becoming and of cultivating a generous way of being in the world. Seeing you both engaging in it with such wisdom and heartfelt care is deeply inspiring.
I too volunteer to pull up a chair in the corner to work on my book while the video is rolling!
In what seems like a twisted act of fate, I stumbled into this episode a couple of hours after literally going through a difficult breakup for the reasons Andrew mentioned in the very intro, which was kind of soothing. I have so much respect and love for both of you, you've both improved my life since I found you a year ago. Thank you.
Happenstance and irony seem to be less likely on the internet than IRL. When it comes to the internet and everything connected to it, I feel more and more like my devices pretty much know what I’m looking for all the time now. I don’t mind it yet
Sorry to hear that, hope you’re doing okay
I wish you best
Your little speech about wanting to live in the intro is something I needed to hear this morning. God bless you Lex ❤
I am so happy to hear about Andrew praying to his higher power, prayer works. It is so lovely to hear this from a science minded, if you will, individual. God is not "provable", so we have to strictly believe. There have been so many times in my life that I have forgotten to pray, lost touch with God, then as soon as I pray, I immediately feel the
Holy Spirit comfort me and I feel almost guilty for neglecting my relationship with God. Thank you for sharing this personal information.
Lex, I can't tell you how much I adore you. In my opinion, you are the best at interviewing such brilliant people. It amazes me how brilliant you are, as you always do your homework prior to your podcasts and you're always well prepared for the content. You ask excellent questions, you never come across as being uninterested or superior to your fellow humankind (us), if the interviewee gets off topic, you reel them back in and keep the conversation interesting, you know when to end the interview, and you allow for all the time you need when the information is so interesting, I can't get enough. I love the way you think, so in depth, you speak with such eloquence. I love your spirit, I can see that you are a very kind soul. I love how you are so down to earth and real. I feel like I know you, and you're my good friend. Whenever I have downtime, I watch one of your podcasts, I thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to you. Thank you for getting out there, making this happen, and persevering to the point you have. I respect you deeply and watch you everyday.
PS. I think the 3 of us are around the same age and I have never thought you and Andrew's relationship was anything more than great friends, neither of you come across as being (do I dare say, gay?) and it wouldn't matter if you were, but I know you're not, lol. You're both comfortable with who you are and in my opinion, are on point with everything you say.
Very sincerely, with much love and great respect,
Jen
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Huberman Lab podcast has changed my life. For that, I will be forever grateful. I've also been able to pass it along to my adult children so they can have a better life. My son is in San Diego and applying for all the colleges. I hope and pray he gets a professor that's half as inspirational as Andrew Huberman. Same for you Lex. Same for you. Such an inspiration. Thank you.❤
I think if I could suggest just one of Andrews podcast to someone as an introduction it might have to be this one. The one with Jocko was good but this one is great. Lots of down to earth humility and wisdom on displayed here. Thank guys.
I really love you Lex. From just another face on the internet across the country, world, whatever. Being able to open and free to speak your mind... to be vulnerable, it's beautiful to see in this world. You made me well up with tears in your introduction, because I came to that same conclusion. I don't want to leave yet, there are a lot of interesting people to talk to, a lot of interesting people to interview, more books to read, more books to write. I can't wait to do more.
We all love you Lex, even those who say they don't.
I haven't even listened to this yet but I already know it'll be bomb. Lex + Andrew always guaranteed gold
I've lost so many loved ones in recent years and it has been brutal. Something that helps me is instead of mourning their absence, I imagine they're with me in spirit. I talk to them, ask them questions, share experiences, jokes, anecdotes etc, just as we did when they were still in their physical bodies.
I know this podcast is from 5 months ago but I also know that I’ve been watching all of your podcasts, that seem to come on every night, only after I’ve fallen asleep watching another show.
But, I wake up to your calming, reassuring voice. I hear the wisdom that streams from your consciousness and I watch in awe of your gift of being a tremendously talented interviewer all the while wishing that I had just an ounce of the talents you possess.
All that to say, I see this heartfelt, soulful opening to this particular podcast, and I will no longer be just a fan that watches when you pop on unexpectedly…. I will seek out this goodness. The world needs more of you Lex. ❤
This was a DELIGHT of a conversation!!! Thank you Lex for allowing us a glimpse into your birthday festivities and friendship with Andrew. You both totally rock!!!
Happy Birthday Dear Lex! Dr. Huberman is a gem. I appreciate what you both bring to this world and love the bond you two share. Keep at it!!!😇
Happy Birthday Lex!
Please do stay for a very long time!! You are a blessing for humanity and planet is much better for your presence on it. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us, and many more decades!
In all seriousness, this podcast left me wanting more. Just over 2hrs...with these two...just not good enough. This should have gone on for many more hours.
The love and respect here is supreme. Thanks for what you both do.
Andrew, so many people were ready to hear that you make this profound step of opening your morning with a prayer ! Thank you ! It’s truly a surrender to the all encompassing energy to help us so that we can be better to all . Prayer is the awe in us and out of us to all of our human family and all of this creation .
Andrew is such a great human being that offers great advice and what’s so special is that he doesn’t give advice that he hasn’t followed himself and that’s something special nowadays.
Happy birthday, Lex! Wish you all the best! I’m a big fan and I look up to you everyday, and I think everyone who’s subscribed to you does. And I wanna become very versatile like you. Keep up the good work🙌🏻
Everyone deserves a friend like Andrew
The end made Dr Huberman more relatable to me than any other podcasts - his own and others. To see and feel the depth of his emotions humanised him in my eyes. He has shared stories of his past before, but I cannot ever recall him sharing those stories with any emotion. They were more recounting of facts. Nothing more. I'm not saying that he needed or needs to. It's his right to choose what and how he shares. I'm only saying that he in that moment was one of us fallible beings. The end was very intimate (in-to-me-see). ❤
I feel so lucky to get to celebrate Lex Fridman‘s birthday with him and watch these two brilliant men have such a pleasant dialogue. What a couple of super cool people.
Hearing these sorts of conversations about managing all aspects of life including work, education, relationships and self worth are just invaluable so makes these types of podcasts unusual and from my point of view invaluable. Thanks to Lex and guests for their academic intelligence, wisdom, honesty and complete openness. "Whatever gets you through the night it's alright" as John Lennon said.
Just when I was about to start going through old podcasts, Lex drops this gem. Thank you!
Happy Birthday Lex! Leave it to you to give US a gift on your birthday, and I believe some of the best podcasts are with Dr Huberman. You guys are a joy to listen to.
Such a powerful podcast. 45-60min. A year ago I started praying. Part of My prayer I say “to all the things that are bigger than me that I don’t fully understand l” the higher power , whatever it may be. It has helped and I will continue to use prayer as a tool to be better. I pray for protection and just let go of control and give it over to that higher power . I’ve never been into religion. I’m glad I heard this. Relates to me so much Thanks
First off..... Love the quote at the end.
Plus, I could watch you two interact and speak about the world as a life long series. So much brotherhood that the world needs today.
This episode made me smile so much. Two awesome genuine people
I feel incredibly grateful to be able to hear conversations like this. Thank you both so very much!!
God Bless the two of you.
Idk where I would be without you and the others.
I know, what gifts to humanity these two are.
This was literally the BEST podcast I’ve ever heard … I couldn’t for the life of me push pause! Andrew you touched my heart in such a big way! 🥹 I’ve been following your work for a long time now, but this one was by far my favorite, both of you have such beautiful hearts 🥹 but Andrew it was so refreshing to hear you speak YOUR truth and the way you opened up and allowed yourself to be vulnerable , had me on the verge of tears🥹💗 thank you! 🙏🏼 your both amazing!
The more I listen to Mr. Fridman and his desire to understand people and aspects of life, the more I admire and respect this fellow human. He has such reverence and genuine appreciation when he interacts with others.
I haven't seen all the episodes of this podcast, but perhaps someone can tell me about a particular interview or clip that answers this question:
Is Lex living through a great loss or the death of loved ones? His heavy sighs and taking time to formulate his responses before speaking, as well as his reoccurring curiosity regarding mortality, death, love, and the meaning of life, make me wonder to what degree, if any, he is experiencing grief and the loss of those he loves.
I could be totally wrong, but he's so appreciative and grateful for every guest's time and perspective. He seems very humble and full of gratitude, and my intuition tells me that he has possibly experienced a deep trauma or great loss.
I wouldn't "enjoy" hearing that he has deeply suffered. I hope that I'm wrong, but if he has shared any insight into his personal life regarding these matters, I believe it would help me understand him more as a person and very likely become an inspiration in hopes that I can help others and myself who are living through something similar.
If he has not publicly discussed this topic, I fully understand and respect his privacy.
Much love to anyone reading this. May your day be filled with growth, gratitude, and love. I hope your future is filled with the kindest of moments and the fondest of memories. 🖤
Liked because I already know that this one is gonna be epic!! Andrew Huberman is a genius! 😭❤️
One of the best and most intimate podcasts by Andrew! And Happy birthday Lex!
"Marriage, in the truest sense, is where you experience a Greater Reality in a relationship. True marriage is not merely going to the church and taking vows. True marriage is a bonding, a surrender, a commitment. It is the bonding of your mind and body, those things which have been the pinnacle of your separate identity, to another."
Relationships and Higher Purpose, by MV Summers (free online book)
Thanks!
First time listening to a lex Fridman podcast. And I love his gentle calm voice. Both of these guys have AMAZING voices. Also learned quite a bit. Very interesting stuff.
Lex and Andrew, I can't express how much I appreciate the two of you sharing this with all of humanity and how much it means to me to see and learn from your examples, experiences, and knowledge. You both give so much to the world through your conversations and it's a better place as a result. This one is going to be hard to top but I'm certain that you'll both find a way. I can't thank you both enough for this.
Happy Birfday Lex . Huberman and Lex together are a super listen
"One of my favorite human beings"
Has to be one of the best compliments I've ever heard.
Though it's not one I've ever received,
I imagine it would be heartwarming😌
It's bedtime and I have two intelligent people with calming voices to lull me off into dreamland.
So stoked for this episode!❤
Wishing you a very happy birthday,
Lex! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Your friendship with Andrew is so beautiful, authentic and inspiring. I hope that all listeners / viewers experience this type of friendship in their lives.
Thank you both for sharing this wonderful episode ❤❤
Priceless dialogue between these two beautiful humans - loving Huberman’s explanation around prayer. Just so so beautiful, his acceptance of life exists between faith and being a scientist.
1st time watching Lex, I'm already a big fan of Huberman for a couple of years. I'm so impressed by this video for many reasons, words fail me, thank you both, as a matter of fact I will say with heartfelt sincerity, TODAY I THANK GOD FOR BOTH OF YOU!!! May God Almighty continue to bless you, your loved ones, all of your endeavors in this life and God willing see you in the next life!!!
*One thing I have to point out, well 2, first I'm so grateful for you guys sharing, recently someone (my therapist-in my 1st appointment) told me that all we learn is not for oneself mostly, it is to share with others, that's the real purpose of all we learn... she blew my friken mind. I was telling her how I can go and advice people but I can't advice my own self most times (I'm not big on talk therapy, but I'm still open to searching still) and she answered this, and she continued saying that the reason this is because we were made to live in community and friendship... & THIS IS 💯 what I saw in this video, yes I love, love the content, (I'm a closet scientist nerd type) but also anyone else can say everything you guys said and not be as meaningful BUT because there's a real friendship here. I can sense/feel both of you guys care about each other for real and also care deeply about sharing with the world, this very exchange in the culture and times we live in comes as mana from heaven truly...
and 2nd in such palpable vulnerability; not in "fakeness" and/or masking, this is something I myself have been working on for more years than perhaps I should have, perhaps not hard enough on my part or focused solely on this may be why; however I'm learning more and more and also your vulnerability GIVES ME COURAGE TO DARE GREATLY (I'm in the process, its been quite a painful process of changing "careers". I'm in the midst of becoming a writer/storyteller, a dream bigger than me, so it's been lets say difficult enough and challenging enough to know im on the right track, yet a lot bigger than imagined for many reasons that are now surfacing that have broken me to near defeat, thank God alone, not yet hanging the towel)... Through watching both of you and a few others, how much genuineness is what I value most in content creators, BS aside, just raw humanness, even a glimpse of it draws me like a fly to shit, literally & excuse moi French but it's just not common enough, THANK YOU!!! I'm sure it has taken effort to be and stay humble and genuine.
"Life is a constant cycle of learning, unlearning, relearning until becoming unbiased (=wise)." ~Author Unknown
"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." ~Og Mandino
Be blessed brothers!!! CHANGE THIS WORLD, YAY!!! Be and share your God-given awesomeness today & every day!!! 🙏🙌❤️🔥💪⚡️
What an absolute feast! Two great friends, two great minds. Andrew, thank you for sharing your experience with praying. Thank you both for another fantastic conversation and a podcast.
This episode invited your deer listeners into a coversation between friends and into their hearts. This was intimate and speaks for the power of honest human interaction, thank you for sharing, Lex.
Funniest typo I’ve read this week lmfao
Hopefully not elk listeners. Seems fresh elk meat is in demand these days😮😂
polar bears always think about their next meal i guess
Appreciate the work Lex, keeping these conversations alive is immensely valuable for those of us who want to learn, and lack access to experts.
lack access? Can you read, there are things called books.
@@mkf628 I am an avid reader. As mentioned, conversations like these are distinct in their ability to communicate dialogue.
A conversation prompts questions, answers, clarification and elaboration in a beautiful way.
Books, while wonderful, are wonderful in their own way. The feeling they convey is itself distinct from a conversation.
I was referring to "..learn and lack access to experts"@@JosiahTaschuk
There are moments in this conversation where my eyes actually welled up with tears. Thank you for being so vulnerable in this conversation, and thank you for being excellent role models for younger men like myself.
The way Andrew describes prayer is just BEAUTIFUL! If you know, you know exactly how his heart feels at that moment!
"I think I was born genetically to hug people". Lol Love you Lex, thanks man 🤙
Happy Birthday Lex! Thank you for giving us a peak into your friendship with Andrew. ❤
You will fucking stay around Lex. Don't you think something else. We're in this together
When I started walking to process emotions and ideas, it changed my life. It always leads to this beautiful, euphoric, meditative state of just letting go and surrendering to whatever is bothering me. The ending result is usually the solution or path of least resistance revealing itself. Total gamechanger
Wow wow wow! You two are, in my opinion, the epitome of gentlemen. You two individually share so much of yourselves to the world in hopes of bettering the world. I truly believe you both succeed in it on your own and DEFINITELY do so together. Every single conversation I've watched/listened to of you two together has given me great hope in the world's ability to heal from the wounds of our pasts.
I greatly appreciate you both for being so candid about your experiences and your wishes for your futures. I have spent my whole life living in the Midwest and it feels so desolate and void of people who are open to sharing their vulnerabilities and enthusiasm for grand ideas. Watching the joy radiate from you both on your passions and hopes for peaceful partnerships with loving wives and children gives me a deeper and more concrete hope that one day I can find myself a community and partnership to call home.
Bless you both. Thank you for existing and happy belated birthday!