Sympathetic Nervous System
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Sympathetic Nervous System has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Feb 2023 on RESPIRE. Podcasts mention the sympathetic nervous system to highlight its role in stress responses and interactions with other parts of the nervous system. In the HUBERMAN LAB episode, it is described as activated by micro-stressors, emphasizing its impact on how we react to stress. The RESPIRE episode references it in relation to the inhale/exhale mechanism, illustrating its connection with the parasympathetic nervous system.
The sympathetic nervous system is one of the three divisions of the autonomic nervous system, the others being the parasympathetic nervous system and the enteric nervous system. The enteric nervous system is sometimes considered part of the autonomic nervous system, and sometimes considered an independent system.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2023 on RESPIRE |
| Field | Neuroscience |
What do podcasts say about Sympathetic Nervous System?
2 quotes, recorded on HUBERMAN LAB and RESPIRE.
Micro stressors that trigger sympathetic nervous system activation.
HUBERMAN LAB · · Hear itReferenced as part of the inhale/exhale mechanism (interactions between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system).
RESPIRE · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Sympathetic Nervous System?
2 shows discussed Sympathetic Nervous System in these episodes.
- HUBERMAN LAB — 1 episode
Micro stressors that trigger sympathetic nervous system activation.
Focus on yourself and stay silently best motivational speech | Dr andrew huberman - RESPIRE — 1 episode
Referenced as part of the inhale/exhale mechanism (interactions between the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system).
Neuroscientist: You Will NEVER Feel Stressed Again | Andrew Huberman
Who talks about Sympathetic Nervous System on podcasts?
Sympathetic Nervous System came up; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
What is Sympathetic Nervous System mentioned alongside?
Sympathetic Nervous System is most often mentioned alongside Amygdala, Attention and Ventral tegmental area.
Mentioned together: Amygdala, Attention, Ventral tegmental area, Long-term potentiation, Cortisol, Heart rate variability, Default Mode Network, Prefrontal Cortex, Executive Function, Neuroplasticity