Hearing and balance systems have an impact on learning in different ways. For example, in an audit report conducted on Physics students and their achievement on the subject claimed that a student’s learning and concentration on a subject heavily relies on their hearing ability and balance. As described in “The Role of Hearing on Learning: Is Hearing, indeed. A Mystery”, students also face learning difficulties because of hearing issues that directs attention away from what is being learned or said. It describes how a person tunes in or focuses their attention to certain stimuli while being oblivious to place other things happening around them. “Sound Is for Soundtracks: A Film about the Importance of Sound” proves these claimed that the lack of hearing and the ability to paying attention

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How does the auditory and vestibular systems work with the brain to improve learning?

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Listening to the mechanisms of the ear makes me think how wonderful God is. Another reason to admire His wisdom and praise Him!!

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Why do you believe a God is necessary for reality to exist?

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Huberman's insights are pure gold. People underestimate how much our bodies influence our brains. Tune your senses = sharpen your mind.

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Dr. Huberman, thank you for your incredible content! For a future content, could you please do a deep dive on NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest)? It would be amazing to learn more about its mechanisms, benefits, and how to practice it effectively. Looking forward to it.

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Hi! I’m a vestibular PT and love your podcast. I think your description of how the semicircular canals work is describing BPPV, not normal functioning. The otoconia (marbles) shouldn’t be in the semicircular canals, but in the utricle. When they enter the semicircular canals, they displace the hair cells which causes a sudden spinning sensation, or vertigo, which is called BPPV.

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I am an OTR; same thing. Not completely accurate.

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Speaking on binaural frequency helping the brain, I love the energy received from certain old school death metal guitar track layouts. The classic method for best sound is to record same parts on multiple tracks to layer it up but the important thing is that they record one to right channel, record another to left channel, and one for center with a slightly altered sound. This fills out the space amazingly and I feel like I could walk through brick walls after reading stuff like say Entombed Left Hand Path

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Damn the range of the topics are profound, Thanks doc

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I have been working on a new app regarding all of this, there is so much to explore! Excellent content, as always, Doctor!

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More teachers should know abt this I feel like it would be beneficial

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Another fastball down the middle

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Thank you, Dr. Andrew Huberman, for breaking down complex science into something so accessible and powerful. This episode on hearing and balance was truly eye-opening. Your work continues to inspire and equip us to live better, more focused lives.
To anyone reading this: may you continue growing, learning, and becoming the strongest version of yourself.
As someone who also writes to inspire and uplift others, I’m deeply grateful for platforms like this that help expand minds and open hearts.

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Would love to hear your opinion on ear loop/plugs

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Been going deaf for the past year and spatial recognition and equilibrium is definitely weird feeling. Vestibluar excercises do help but hasnt cured it at all.  ..thinkin about investing in a Magnapinna

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Started playing White Noise while reading this content on my ear game

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I’ve started listening so soft binaural theta sounds and very low brown noise while sleeping. My 18 month daughter sleeps in the same room. I hope this is ok. I read that theta encourages good REM sleep. She has never had problems sleeping thankfully

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I'm wondering what are some dynamic movements or exercises I could do in my home, not getting on a bike or rollercoaster. Thanks for the informative content!

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Thank you for your creative vision! Your content is always enjoyable and inspiring.

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Andrew…As always you lead the horses to water…Thank you for the drink .️

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I’m curious how this affects people like myself with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. I get vertigo due to my hearing loss and despite daily yoga and balancing exercises I still struggle with balance. if there is any advice you could give I would love to hear from you.

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Occupational therapists use the Astronaut Training protocol. It can be adapted for seniors with orthopedic and cardiovascular issues. You learn the protocol and do a home program, making it very applicable to your needs. But you will likely have to find a pediatric therapist that is willing to work with you privately. Insurance rarely covers this treatment.