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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 7 MIN

Reclaiming Your Brain: What Neuroscience Actually Says About Cortisol, Sleep, and Cognitive Performance

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Cortisol is not your enemy. Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman explains why the stress hormone label obscures cortisol's essential role in waking, energy, and cognitive function.

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Cortisol is not your enemy. Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman explains why the stress hormone label obscures cortisol's essential role in waking, energy, and cognitive function.

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Cortisol is not your enemy. Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman explains why the stress hormone label obscures cortisol's essential role in waking, energy, and cognitive function.

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