In this <a href="/essentials">Huberman Lab Essentials</a> episode, I discuss why play is a powerful yet often overlooked tool for shaping the brain across the entire lifespan, not just during childhood. I explain how play engages specific brain circuits and neurochemicals, allowing us to explore different roles and learn in low-stakes environments uniquely suited to learning. I also describe why adults benefit from deliberately reintroducing play and which forms of play are most effective for expanding cognitive flexibility and creative thinking.
Read the episode show notes at <a href="www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-using-play-to-rewire-and-improve-your-brain">hubermanlab.com</a>.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Power of Play
(00:00:37) Play, Brain & Exploring Contingencies; Creatives
(00:03:27) Childhood Play & Low-Stakes Scenarios
(00:05:18) Sponsor: Mateina
(00:06:21) Tool: Adults & Playful Mindset
(00:08:53) Play Postures; Eyes
(00:12:00) Group Play, Testing & Breaking Rules
(00:14:32) Role Play
(00:15:43) Sponsor: AG1
(00:16:34) Play Mindset, Low-Stakes Situations, Tool: Adult Play for Brain Health
(00:22:29) Tinkerers & Creatives, Playful Spirit
(00:24:54) Sponsor: Our Place
(00:26:09) Tool: Play to Enhance Neuroplasticity: Dynamic Movement, Chess & Mental Roles
(00:30:15) Personal Play Identity, Adulthood
(00:33:23) Recap
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