Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Michael Easter and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss how the common view of "getting dopamine hits" is not scientifically accurate, and propose a framework of "spending vs investing dopamine."

Michael Easter, ⁠is a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and best-selling author.

Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=SsKkZTjUJEk
Show notes: hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-grow-from-doing-hard-things-michael-easter

*Timestamps*
00:00 Misconceptions About "Dopamine Hits"
00:51 We Can Either Spend or Invest Dopamine
02:06 Reflection vs Addiction for Dopamine Management
04:14 Why Challenging Activities Are Healthier for Your Mind
04:53 It's Good to "Live a Little"
05:57 Everybody Does Not Need to be David Goggins
06:39 The Importance of Relaxation

Disclaimer & Disclosures: hubermanlab.com/disclaimer