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The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our br...

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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma cover

The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

Movement Practice to Strengthen Your Mind-Body Connection | Ido Portal

The book was highlighted as an outofdate yet influential work in psychology, noted for its catchy title and lasting impact.

the quite pioneering, although I would say somewhat outofdate book, The Body Keeps the Score, I think it was an important book. Best title of any book you could imagine in the psychology space because it's so catchy. And I want to give proper respect to Bessel for doing that book.

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Protocols

Andrew D. Huberman Ph.D.

Mentioned 1 month ago

The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf

The host announced the upcoming release of his first book, describing it as an operating manual covering sleep, nutrition, exercise, learning, neuroplasticity, and stress management.

All right, my book is finally ready for release. Protocols, an operating manual for the human body is coming out in three months. It's my first book and I've been working on it for many years now. ... It covers the science and most effective protocols for sleep, nutrition, exercise, focused learning and neuroplasticity, stress management, and much more.

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The Secret Pulse of Time: Making Sense of Life's Scarcest Commodity cover

The Secret Pulse of Time

Stefan Klein

Mentioned 1 month ago

The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf

The host highlighted another intriguing book, noting it had no audio version and was about time perception.

There's a wonderful book in addition to yours. It turns out there's another great book out there. How dare someone? No audio version, but it's called The Secret Pulse of Time.

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The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life cover

The Art of Spending Money

Morgan Housel

Mentioned 1 month ago

The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf

The host referenced Morgan Housel's second book, describing it as a psychological guide to how people should assess and spend money.

Morgan Housel has a, he has a couple of really good books. I actually liked the second one more. They're both excellent. But the second one is called the art of spending money.

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Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water cover

Drownproof

Andy Stumpf

Mentioned 1 month ago

The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf

The host mentioned having read Andy Stumpf's book, noting it made him nervous but praising its content and practical exercises.

I read your book, Drown Proof, recently. Which makes me nervous, by the way. I tell you that before we start.

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Eat Better, Sleep Better: 75 Recipes and A 28-Day Meal Plan That Unlock the Food-Sleep Connection (A Cookbook) cover

Eat Better, Sleep Better

Dr Marie-Pierre St-Onge

Mentioned 1 month ago

Eating for Better Sleep & Foods that Improve Metabolic Health | Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge

The host pointed listeners to Dr. StOnge's book as a resource for tools on eating for sleep and metabolism, noting the link in the show notes.

...to find a link to her book, Eat Better, Sleep Better, please see the links in the show note captions.

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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds cover

Can't Hurt Me

David Goggins

Mentioned 2 months ago

Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita

The host recalled having David Goggins on the show and noted that Goggins is the author of Can't Hurt Me, a memoir about his extreme endurance feats and mental toughness.

We had David Goggins on this podcast, David, author of Can't Hurt Me, and famed for doing hard things all day long. He told a story about running 16 miles to the airport and how he literally ran to the airport with his luggage.

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The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong--and How Eating More Might Save Your Life cover

The Salt Fix

Dr. James DiNicolantonio

Mentioned 3 months ago

Essentials: Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance

He noted that the book reviewed data showing that increasing salt intake while eating mostly unprocessed foods can dramatically reduce sugar cravings.

and indeed many people find, and it's reviewed a bit and some of the data are reviewed in the book, The Salt Fix, that when people increase their salt intake in a backdrop of relatively unprocessed foods, that sugar cravings can indeed be vastly reduced.

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Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving cover

Born to Flourish

Richard J. Davidson PhD

Mentioned 4 months ago

Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson

The hosts highlighted Davidson's upcoming paperback that explores how scientific insights and ancient wisdom can help people thrive, noting its focus on nurturing innate qualities like kindness.

He has, of course, authored some of the most impactful research papers on these topics, but also popular books, including a new book coming out later this month entitled Born to Flourish, How to Thrive in a Challenging World, which I myself look forward to reading.

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Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body cover

Altered Traits

Daniel Goleman

Mentioned 4 months ago

Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson

Davidson mentioned that he coauthored the paperback Altered Traits with Daniel Goleman, a book that originated from a paper they wrote two decades earlier.

There was a paper I wrote many, many years ago with my dear friend and colleague, Daniel Goleman, who I wrote the book Altered Traits with.

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The Case against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering cover

The Case against Perfection

Michael J. Sandel

Mentioned 4 months ago

Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson

Huberman suggested this short book as a meditation on the ethical pitfalls of pursuing genetic perfection, emphasizing the importance of embracing chance in human development. He described it as a thoughtful critique of genetic editing ambitions.

There's another book that I would recommend here that I read years ago and I actually am probably overdue to go back and reread this. This predates CRISPR technology but there's a Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel who years ago wrote a short book called The Case Against Perfection.

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Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence cover

Dopamine Nation

Anna Lembke MD

Mentioned 4 months ago

Unlearn Negative Thoughts & Behaviors Patterns | Dr. Alok Kanojia

Huberman praised Anna Lemke's book as amazing work and noted her as a pioneer in the field.

the great Anna Lemke, my colleague at Stanford, right, an MD and psychiatrist like you who wrote Dopamine Nation, has a book. Amazing work. She's an amazing woman at the level of clinician, human being, just all around, and such a pioneer.

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Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body Cover

Andrew D. Huberman Ph.D.

Protocols

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

He announced his upcoming book titled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body, which provides sciencebased protocols for health and performance.

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I have a new book... It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body. This is a book that I've been working on for more than five years, and it covers Protocol...

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He announced his upcoming book titled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body, which provides sciencebased protocols for health and performance.

"

I have a new book... It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body. This is a book that I've been working on for more than five years, and it covers Protocols for everything from sleep to exercise to stress control.

Nutrition Against Disease: Environmental Prevention Cover

Roger J. Williams

Nutrition Against Disease

Environmental Prevention

He mentioned that Roger Williams also authored Nutrition Against Disease, which contributed to his understanding of nutrition's role in health.

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He gave me a book called Nutrition Against Disease by Roger Williams.

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He mentioned that Roger Williams also authored Nutrition Against Disease, which contributed to his understanding of nutrition's role in health.

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He gave me a book called Nutrition Against Disease by Roger Williams.

Our Stolen Future: Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence and Survival? A Scientific Detective Story. Cover

Theo Colborn

Our Stolen Future

Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence and Survival? A Scientific Detective Story.

He recalled reading the book Our Stolen Future, which described the reproductive effects of petrochemical toxins.

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I read a book called Our Stolen Future by Theo Colburn, which laid out the reproductive effects of petrochemical toxins.

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He recalled reading the book Our Stolen Future, which described the reproductive effects of petrochemical toxins.

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I read a book called Our Stolen Future by Theo Colburn, which laid out the reproductive effects of petrochemical toxins.

The Gene: An Intimate History Cover

Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Gene

An Intimate History

He mentioned that Siddhartha Mukherjee also authored The Gene, exploring genetics and disease.

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He wrote a book called The Gene.

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He mentioned that Siddhartha Mukherjee also authored The Gene, exploring genetics and disease.

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He wrote a book called The Gene.

The Eighth Day of Creation: Makers of the Revolution in Biology Cover

Horace Freeland Judson

The Eighth Day of Creation

Makers of the Revolution in Biology

He said he read The Eighth Day of Creation, a book on scientific discovery.

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I read The Eighth Day of Creation.

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He said he read The Eighth Day of Creation, a book on scientific discovery.

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I read The Eighth Day of Creation.

Network Medicine: Complex Systems in Human Disease and Therapeutics Cover

Joseph Loscalzo

Network Medicine

Complex Systems in Human Disease and Therapeutics

Mark Hyman said the book described the body as a network and was cited while discussing systems biology.

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Kazim Barbasi was studying this and wrote a book called Network Medicine about the body as a network.

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Mark Hyman said the book described the body as a network and was cited while discussing systems biology.

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Kazim Barbasi was studying this and wrote a book called Network Medicine about the body as a network.

Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health (The Dr. Mark Hyman Library, 5) Cover

Dr. Mark Hyman MD

Eat Fat, Get Thin

Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health (The Dr. Mark Hyman Library, 5)

He explained that he had written the book to catalog the history of lowfat policies and discuss the science of saturated fat.

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I wrote a book called Eat Fat Get Thin where I catalogued the whole history of how we got there and what the problems were and what the science is telling us about what we should be eating.

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He explained that he had written the book to catalog the history of lowfat policies and discuss the science of saturated fat.

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I wrote a book called Eat Fat Get Thin where I catalogued the whole history of how we got there and what the problems were and what the science is telling us about what we should be eating.

Nutrition Against Disease Cover

roger williams

Nutrition Against Disease

He mentioned receiving this book from a housemate, which helped spark his interest in nutrition.

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He gave me a book called Nutrition Against Disease by Roger Williams.

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He mentioned receiving this book from a housemate, which helped spark his interest in nutrition.

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He gave me a book called Nutrition Against Disease by Roger Williams.

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body Cover

Andrew D. Huberman Ph.D.

Protocols

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

He announced his upcoming first book, describing it as an operating manual covering sleep, exercise, stress, focus and other protocols.

"

It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

— Episode: How to Improve Your Vitality & Heal From...

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He announced his upcoming first book, describing it as an operating manual covering sleep, exercise, stress, focus and other protocols.

"

It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

Our Stolen Future: Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence and Survival? A Scientific Detective Story. Cover

Theo Colborn

Our Stolen Future

Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence and Survival? A Scientific Detective Story.

He referenced this book while discussing endocrinedisrupting chemicals and their impact on fertility.

"

I read a book called Our Stolen Future by Theo Colburn, which laid out the reproductive effects of petrochemical toxins.

— Episode: How to Improve Your Vitality & Heal From...

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He referenced this book while discussing endocrinedisrupting chemicals and their impact on fertility.

"

I read a book called Our Stolen Future by Theo Colburn, which laid out the reproductive effects of petrochemical toxins.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: The Workbook: A Toolkit for Editing Your Story and Changing Your Life Cover

Lori Gottlieb

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

The Workbook

Andrew Huberman mentioned the workbook that accompanies Gottlieb's book, describing it as a stepbystep guide for readers to apply the concepts.

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Workbook; Ask The Therapist, Choosing a Bigger Life.

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Andrew Huberman mentioned the workbook that accompanies Gottlieb's book, describing it as a stepbystep guide for readers to apply the concepts.

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Workbook; Ask The Therapist, Choosing a Bigger Life.

The Creative Act: A Way of Being Cover

Rick Rubin

The Creative Act

A Way of Being

Lori Gottlieb referenced Rick Rubens's book while explaining the need to be present and not overscript experiences.

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Rick Rubens talked a little bit about this in his book, The Creative Act.

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Lori Gottlieb referenced Rick Rubens's book while explaining the need to be present and not overscript experiences.

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Rick Rubens talked a little bit about this in his book, The Creative Act.

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body Cover

Andrew D. Huberman Ph.D.

Protocols

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

Andrew Huberman announced his upcoming first book, describing it as a comprehensive guide to sleep, exercise, stress control, and other health protocols.

"

I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

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Andrew Huberman announced his upcoming first book, describing it as a comprehensive guide to sleep, exercise, stress control, and other health protocols.

"

I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More Cover

Christopher M. Palmer

Brain Energy

A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More

Andrew Huberman highlighted Dr. Palmer's recently published book, noting it was described as spectacular and encouraging listeners to view the show notes for more information.

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please learn more about Dr. Palmer's work, including his research and his absolutely spectacular book, Brain Energy, please see the show note captions.

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Andrew Huberman highlighted Dr. Palmer's recently published book, noting it was described as spectacular and encouraging listeners to view the show notes for more information.

"

please learn more about Dr. Palmer's work, including his research and his absolutely spectacular book, Brain Energy, please see the show note captions.

Listening to Prozac: The Landmark Book About Antidepressants and the Remaking of the Self Cover

Peter D. Kramer

Listening to Prozac

The Landmark Book About Antidepressants and the Remaking of the Self

Huberman noted that the "Listening to Prozac" book had been released, linking it to the historical development of antidepressants.

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the Listening to Prozac book came out. We increased serotonin. Some of the first antidepressant was actually a tuberculosis treatment.

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Huberman noted that the "Listening to Prozac" book had been released, linking it to the historical development of antidepressants.

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the Listening to Prozac book came out. We increased serotonin. Some of the first antidepressant was actually a tuberculosis treatment.

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body Cover

Andrew D. Huberman Ph.D.

Protocols

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

Huberman announced his upcoming first book, "Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body," describing its focus on scientific protocols for health.

"

I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

— Episode: Transform Your Mental Health With Diet &...

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Huberman announced his upcoming first book, "Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body," describing its focus on scientific protocols for health.

"

I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

Sleep Wrecked Kids: Helping Parents Raise Happy, Healthy Kids, One Sleep at a Time Cover

Sharon Moore

Sleep Wrecked Kids

Helping Parents Raise Happy, Healthy Kids, One Sleep at a Time

It was suggested as a helpful guide for parents concerned about oral health and its broader health impacts on children.

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And Sleep Wrecked Kids by Sharon Moore.

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It was suggested as a helpful guide for parents concerned about oral health and its broader health impacts on children.

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And Sleep Wrecked Kids by Sharon Moore.

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body Cover

Andrew D. Huberman Ph.D.

Protocols

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

Huberman announced his upcoming book, describing it as a collection of sciencebacked protocols for health and performance.

"

I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

— Episode: How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbi...

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Huberman announced his upcoming book, describing it as a collection of sciencebacked protocols for health and performance.

"

I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body Cover

Andrew D. Huberman Ph.D.

Protocols

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

Huberman announced his first published book, describing it as an operating manual that compiles sciencebased protocols for sleep, exercise, stress control, focus, motivation and other aspects of human health.

"

For those of you that haven't heard, I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body. This is a book that I've b...

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Huberman announced his first published book, describing it as an operating manual that compiles sciencebased protocols for sleep, exercise, stress control, focus, motivation and other aspects of human health.

"

For those of you that haven't heard, I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body. This is a book that I've been working on for more than five years and that's based on more than 30 years of research and experience. It covers Protocols for everything from sleep to exercise to stress control, Protocols related to focus and motivation.

Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body Cover

Andrew D. Huberman Ph.D.

Protocols

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

Huberman announced his forthcoming book, describing it as a multiyear effort that compiles researchbased protocols for sleep, exercise, stress control, and focus, and noted it is already available for preorder.

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For those of you that haven't heard, I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body. This is a book that I've b...

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Huberman announced his forthcoming book, describing it as a multiyear effort that compiles researchbased protocols for sleep, exercise, stress control, and focus, and noted it is already available for preorder.

"

For those of you that haven't heard, I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body. This is a book that I've been working on for more than five years and that's based on more than 30 years of research and experience.

The book is now available by presale at Protocolsbook.com. There you can find links to various vendors. You can pick the one that you like best. Again, the book is called Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.

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