r/HubermanLab

Community Overview

About r/HubermanLab

A community for fans of Dr. Andrew Huberman and the Huberman Lab podcast. We discuss neuroscience, health, and practical tools for improving sleep, focus, stress, fitness, and overall wellbeing. Whether you're deep into the research or just discovering the podcast, you're welcome here. Ask questions, share what’s working for you, and explore how Huberman Lab protocols apply in real life. Be kind. We’re all here to learn and improve together. Questions for the mod team? Please reach out.

The community at a glance

r/HubermanLab is a Subreddit for Neuroscientists and Longevity Enthusiasts with roughly 248K members. It has been around since 2021. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Neuroscience topic page and the 3rd largest community in the Longevity topic page.

Roughly 35K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Huberman, Supplements, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention best protein powder, b-complex, and best sunrise alarm.

On Reddit
Established 2021
248K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +35K members
Growth: +16.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2022: 11K members
  • 2023: 94K members
  • 2024: 77K members
  • 2025: 44K members
  • 2026: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. High cortisol + stuck in fight-or-flight what actually helped you get back to baseline?
    2. 3 AM Wake-ups With Instant Cortisol and Work Stress. Need to adjust protocol
    3. Who is taking Ashwagandha? Any truly recognizable impact ?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    High cortisol + stuck in fight-or-flight what actually helped you get back to baseline? · 3 AM Wake-ups With Instant Cortisol and Work Stress. Need to adjust protocol · Who is taking Ashwagandha? Any truly recognizable impact ?
    9
  • Solution Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I bought a sauna tent as a temporary solution and now I dont think I want a permanent sauna
    2. Performance anxiety with condoms but zero issues without them, how to solve this issue?
    3. Has anyone actually figured out a system for knowing which supplements are worth taking?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    I bought a sauna tent as a temporary solution and now I dont think I want a permanent sauna · Performance anxiety with condoms but zero issues without them, how to solve this issue? · Has anyone actually figured out a system for knowing which supplements are worth taking?
    6
  • News
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Are mitochondria becoming a bigger focus in anti-aging research?
    2. Commercialisation of scientific and engineering research
    3. Official AMA: Optimizing Cortisol & Circadian Rhythms with Dr. Jonathan Moustakis, MD
    #3
    News
    Are mitochondria becoming a bigger focus in anti-aging research? · Commercialisation of scientific and engineering research · Official AMA: Optimizing Cortisol & Circadian Rhythms with Dr. Jonathan Moustakis, MD
    3
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. How would you optimize a podcast player for learning? Does "the good shit sticks" make it an unnecessary pursuit.
    2. How would you optimize a podcast player for learning? Does "the good shit sticks" make it an unnecessary pursuit?
    #4
    Ideas
    How would you optimize a podcast player for learning? Does "the good shit sticks" make it an unnecessary pursuit. · How would you optimize a podcast player for learning? Does "the good shit sticks" make it an unnecessary pursuit?
    2

Topics

  • Huberman
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Standard Huberman sleep protocol not working because of elevated evening cortisol. I need a non-hormonal supplement protocol.
    2. What does Huberman think about Jung’s archetypes?
    3. Is Huberman doing the Jeep commercial voice over!!??
    #1
    Huberman
    Standard Huberman sleep protocol not working because of elevated evening cortisol. I need a non-hormonal supplement protocol. · What does Huberman think about Jung’s archetypes? · Is Huberman doing the Jeep commercial voice over!!??
    16
  • Supplements
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone actually figured out a system for knowing which supplements are worth taking?
    2. Has anyone found any supplements and/or nootropics that genuinely lower inhibitions and promote confidence/verbal fluency?
    #2
    Supplements
    Has anyone actually figured out a system for knowing which supplements are worth taking? · Has anyone found any supplements and/or nootropics that genuinely lower inhibitions and promote confidence/verbal fluency?
    10
  • Struggling
    9 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    9
  • Sleeping
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Sleeping
    6
  • Podcast
    6 posts in the past month
    1. How would you optimize a podcast player for learning? Does "the good shit sticks" make it an unnecessary pursuit?
    2. How would you optimize a podcast player for learning? Does "the good shit sticks" make it an unnecessary pursuit.
    #5
    Podcast
    How would you optimize a podcast player for learning? Does "the good shit sticks" make it an unnecessary pursuit? · How would you optimize a podcast player for learning? Does "the good shit sticks" make it an unnecessary pursuit.
    6

Flair

  • Seeking Guidance
    38 posts in the past month
    1. High cortisol + stuck in fight-or-flight what actually helped you get back to baseline?
    2. Performance anxiety only with condoms. Physical exams are perfect. What would you do?
    3. Performance anxiety with condoms but zero issues without them, how to solve this issue?
    #1
    Seeking Guidance
    High cortisol + stuck in fight-or-flight what actually helped you get back to baseline? · Performance anxiety only with condoms. Physical exams are perfect. What would you do? · Performance anxiety with condoms but zero issues without them, how to solve this issue?
    38
  • Discussion
    24 posts in the past month
    1. My top 10 takeaways about slowing aging from Rhonda Patrick's new episode with Steve Horvath
    2. 3 AM Wake-ups With Instant Cortisol and Work Stress. Need to adjust protocol
    3. Nicotine does not make you smarter
    #2
    Discussion
    My top 10 takeaways about slowing aging from Rhonda Patrick's new episode with Steve Horvath · 3 AM Wake-ups With Instant Cortisol and Work Stress. Need to adjust protocol · Nicotine does not make you smarter
    24
  • Personal Experience
    10 posts in the past month
    1. High natural Dopamine level makes evaluation and action effortless. Aerobic exercise increases natural Dopamine levels.
    2. I cancelled my health-tracking app subscription. An LLM reading plain text files beats it and it's FREE.
    3. What's the biggest difference you've noticed from consistent red light therapy use?
    #3
    Personal Experience
    High natural Dopamine level makes evaluation and action effortless. Aerobic exercise increases natural Dopamine levels. · I cancelled my health-tracking app subscription. An LLM reading plain text files beats it and it's FREE. · What's the biggest difference you've noticed from consistent red light therapy use?
    10
  • Episode Discussion
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I bought a sauna tent as a temporary solution and now I dont think I want a permanent sauna
    2. Every book mentioned on Huberman Lab in the last month
    3. Has anyone here tried red light therapy consistently?
    #4
    Episode Discussion
    I bought a sauna tent as a temporary solution and now I dont think I want a permanent sauna · Every book mentioned on Huberman Lab in the last month · Has anyone here tried red light therapy consistently?
    8
  • Helpful Resource
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Waking up at 3AM? It might not be your cortisol.
    2. I summarized every Huberman Lab episode about sleep
    3. Morning Vs. Evening Exercise. Which is better?
    #5
    Helpful Resource
    Waking up at 3AM? It might not be your cortisol. · I summarized every Huberman Lab episode about sleep · Morning Vs. Evening Exercise. Which is better?
    7

Product recommendations

  • best protein powder
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best protein powder to buy?
    2. Best protein powder to buy?
    3. Best protein powder to buy?
    #1
    best protein powder
    Best protein powder to buy? · Best protein powder to buy? · Best protein powder to buy?
    5
  • b-complex
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best B-Complex?
    2. Best B-Complex?
    3. Best B-Complex 2025
    #2
    b-complex
    Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex 2025
    4
  • best sunrise alarm
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Sunrise Alarm?
    2. Which sunrise alarm clock is best???
    3. Testing the Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks: The Data, Science, and How to Use Them!
    #3
    best sunrise alarm
    Best Sunrise Alarm? · Which sunrise alarm clock is best??? · Testing the Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks: The Data, Science, and How to Use Them!
    3
  • best creatine powder
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Creatine Powder?
    2. Best Creatine Powder?
    #4
    best creatine powder
    Best Creatine Powder? · Best Creatine Powder?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/HubermanLab for?
Best for Neuroscientists and Longevity Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/HubermanLab free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/HubermanLab have?
Roughly 248K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/HubermanLab on?
r/HubermanLab runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/HubermanLab cover?
On the Hive Index, r/HubermanLab is organized under Neuroscientists, Longevity Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/HubermanLab?
You can join r/HubermanLab by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Neuroscience communities like?
Communities for neuroscience researchers, students, and professionals covering brain science, neurotech, and academic careers. Slack hosts specialized communities for subfields and diversity initiatives, while broader society-connected platforms serve the larger neuroscience community with career resources and research discussion.

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