Executive Function
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Executive Function has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jul 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB. Presented as the brain's ability to plan, focus, and self-direct growth, which can be weakened by irrelevant attention.
In cognitive science and neuropsychology, executive functions are a set of cognitive processes that support goal-directed behavior, by regulating thoughts and actions through cognitive control, selecting and successfully monitoring actions that facilitate the attainment of chosen objectives. Executive functions include basic cognitive processes such as attentional control, cognitive inhibition, inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. Higher-order executive functions requir
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
| Field | Psychology, Neuroscience |
| Domain | Neuroscience |
How do different shows talk about Executive Function?
2 shows discussed Executive Function in these episodes.
- HUBERMAN LAB — 1 episode
Weaken its executive function.
Focus on yourself and stay silently best motivational speech | Dr andrew huberman - SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about Executive Function on podcasts?
Executive Function came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on SmartLess.
What is Executive Function mentioned alongside?
Executive Function is most often mentioned alongside Attention, Parasympathetic Nervous System and Sympathetic Nervous System.
Mentioned together: Attention, Parasympathetic Nervous System, Sympathetic Nervous System, HPA Axis, Dopamine, Salience network, Amygdala, Ventral tegmental area, Long-term potentiation, Dorsal attention network