In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss the biology of emotions and moods, focusing on how development and neurochemicals shape our feelings and relationships.I describe how early infant bonds and puberty shape adult patterns of emotional connection. I explain that understanding emotions requires recognizing both internal states and external cues, along with strategies to enhance your emotional awareness. Additionally, I discuss the key elements of healthy emotional bonds and provide practical tools to deepen one’s understanding of emotions, leading to a richer emotional life. Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past full-length Huberman Lab episodes. Watch or listen to the full-length episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hubermanlab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://drinkag1.com/hubermanEight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/hubermanBetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanTimestamps00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Emotions00:03:01 Sponsor: Eight Sleep00:04:39 Emotions & Childhood Development00:06:35 Infancy, Anxiety00:08:04 Understanding Emotions; Tools: Mood Meter; Emotions & 3 Key Questions00:11:45 Infancy, Interoception & Exteroception00:12:48 Sponsor: BetterHelp00:14:02 Strange-Situation Task & Babies, Social Bonds, Emotional Regulation00:18:04 Tool: Exteroception vs Interoception Focus?00:23:07 Sponsor: AG100:24:11 Puberty, Kisspeptin; Testing the World & Emotional Exploration00:31:56 Sponsor: LMNT00:33:13 Creating Healthy Emotional Bonds; Dopamine, Serotonin & Oxytocin00:37:07 Vasopressin; Vagus Nerve & Alertness00:41:34 Recap & Key TakeawayDisclaimer & DisclosuresLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices