multitasking
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, multitasking has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jul 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB. Criticized as a silent killer of brain health that fragments attention and weakens neural circuits.
Human multitasking is a concept that one can split their attention on more than one task or activity at the same time, such as speaking on the phone while driving a car.
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
| Field | Psychology, Cognitive Science |
| Domain | Psychology |
What do podcasts say about multitasking?
4 quotes, recorded on HUBERMAN LAB and The Proven Podcast.
Multitasking trains the opposite.
HUBERMAN LAB · · Hear itMultitasking is a myth… each switch carries a cognitive cost.
HUBERMAN LAB · · Hear itFramed as both a common burden/expectation for women and a capability: we get up… multitasking all day… we cannot do it all at once.
The Proven Podcast · · Hear itMentioned in entities list; not substantively discussed in provided transcript segment.
HUBERMAN LAB · · Episode
How do different shows talk about multitasking?
2 shows discussed multitasking in these episodes.
- HUBERMAN LAB — 3 episodes; stays neutral
Multitasking is a myth… each switch carries a cognitive cost.
The Top Study Habits to Improve Learning | Dr. Andrew Huberman - The Proven Podcast — 1 episode
Framed as both a common burden/expectation for women and a capability: we get up… multitasking all day… we cannot do it all at once.
How She Built a $30M Empire - Lee Rhodes
Who talks about multitasking on podcasts?
multitasking came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
- Change Your Brain: Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman | Rich Roll Podcast on HUBERMAN LAB (Jul 2025)
- Once You Learn These Life Lessons, You Will Never Be The Same | dr huberman Powerful Speech on HUBERMAN LAB (Sep 2025)
- The Top Study Habits to Improve Learning | Dr. Andrew Huberman on HUBERMAN LAB (Sep 2025)
- How She Built a $30M Empire - Lee Rhodes on The Proven Podcast (Aug 2025)
What is multitasking mentioned alongside?
multitasking is most often mentioned alongside Circadian Rhythm, Hippocampus and plasticity.
Mentioned together: Circadian Rhythm, Hippocampus, plasticity, Anxiety, Fear, Personal resilience, China, Identity, Nervous system, stress