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[Original air date: May 21, 2020]. \n\nOn this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, recognized neuroscientist Andrew Huberman details the science behind successful strategies for life change.\n\nSHOW NOTES:\nUltimately our thoughts are a choice [1:13]\nThe brain creates an abstract representation of everything that\u2019s out there in the world [4:52]\nThere two pieces of your brain that are outside of your skull and spinal cord [7:23]\nViewing screens after 11 PM suppresses dopamine and punishes the brain [9:25]\nAction in pursuit of a goal stimulates neural rewards [11:36]\nDopamine reward cycles can provide you with endless energy [14:21]\nThe reasons why it\u2019s so important to celebrate small victories [16:25]\nHow to unlearn negative experiences [21:10]\nUsing lateralized eye movements while recounting negative experiences helps [25:01]\nForward movement is absolutely the remedy for trauma and fear [28:03]\nStress and agitation are meant to be triggers for action, not forms of suffering [31:31]\nIt\u2019s not easy to suppress negative thoughts, but you can replace negative thoughts [34:21]\nAlways reward incremental steps that are about forward action [37:37]\nAndrew explains hypnosis and why it works [40:08]\nAndrew explains why slow, diaphragmatic breathing works so well [43:48]\nAndrew shares the one thing he would have most people change in their lives [51:16]\n\nFOLLOW ANDREW:\nWEBSITE: hubermanlab.com\nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2AEiQZr\nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2yg1NMy\n\nSPONSORS:\nIf you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.\xa0\nGet 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact.\nTry Audible free for 30 days! Just visit https://audible.com/impacttheory or text impacttheory to 500-500.\n\u200b\u200bThis episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get on your way to being your best self!\nStart your free online visit today for your personalized ED treatment options at https://Hims.com/IMPACT. Prescriptions require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if appropriate. Restrictions apply. See website for details and important safety information. Subscription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan.\nTry amazing skincare using code IMPACT15 when you checkout at https://oneskin.co and get 15% off your first purchase\nSecure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech \u2013 Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial.\nGo to https://tryfuture.co/IMPACT to get 50% off your first month and improve your health today!\nTake control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping.\n***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\xa0\n*New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!*\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\n\n*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz*****\n\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices