Willpower Is Limited: Build the Brain That Gets Things Done PART 2 with Friederike Fabritius artwork
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Willpower Is Limited: Build the Brain That Gets Things Done PART 2 with Friederike Fabritius

Oct 12, 2025 · 16 min

Season 14 Episode 374 reviews neuroscientist Friederika Fabritius on the limits of willpower with tips from Dr. Andrew Huberman's research on how to strengthen the anterior mid-cingulate cortex through deliberate focus and challenging tasks. The episode also reviews the brain's reward system and practical strategies—like Dr. Anna Lembke's 30-day dopamine reset—to protect motivation and long-term s…