Episode · Huberman Lab · 2023-04-03

Andrew Huberman & Elissa Epel: books mentioned on Huberman Lab

Control Stress for Healthy Eating, Metabolism & Aging | Dr. Elissa Epel

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In this episode, my guest is Elissa Epel, Ph.D., professor and vice chair of the department of psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the author of a new book entitled "The Stress Prescription."

Andrew Huberman recommended The Telomere Effect by Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn and others, The Stress Prescription by Elissa Epel and others, Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman and others, and Trauma : the Invisible Epidemic by Paul Conti.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Telomere Effect

    Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, Dr. Elissa Epel · at 2:15 · mentioned 2 times

    The Telomere Effect by Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn and Dr. Elissa Epel is a scientific exploration of cellular aging, demonstrating how lifestyle habits, stress management, and psychological well-being directly impact telomeres and long-term health.

    Recommended
    “To learn more about the work from Dr. Epel's laboratory, as well as her books entitled 'The Telomere Effect' and, now more recently, 'The Stress Prescription,' you can find links to those in the show note captions.”
    Where to get it
  2. The Stress Prescription

    Elissa Epel, PhD · at 2:15 · mentioned 2 times

    The Stress Prescription by Elissa Epel is a health and wellness book that provides science-backed strategies for controlling stress to improve eating habits, regulate metabolism, and promote healthy aging.

    Recommended
    “To learn more about the work from Dr. Epel's laboratory, as well as her books entitled 'The Telomere Effect' and, now more recently, 'The Stress Prescription,' you can find links to those in the show note captions.”
    Where to get it
  3. Altered Traits

    Daniel Goleman, Richard J. Davidson · at 1:25:40 · mentioned 2 times

    Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson investigates the neurological and physiological impacts of long-term meditation practice, distinguishing between temporary brain states and permanent mental traits.

    Recommended
    “at least from the book altered traits which I'm a big fan of um talked about these daily repeated short meditations or these longer TM Retreats as they're sometimes called”
    Where to get it
  4. Trauma : the Invisible Epidemic

    Paul Conti · at 1:38:32

    Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic by Paul Conti is a comprehensive exploration of how psychological trauma impacts human behavior, physical health, and emotional well-being, complete with actionable recovery strategies.

    Recommended
    “This concept was discussed by a guest on this podcast, a psychiatrist named Dr. Paul Kti, who authored a remarkable book on trauma.”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged The Stress Prescription
“and that's why I I wrote the stress prescription take any survey even pre- pandemic and people feel the majority of people feel an overwhelming amount of stress”
Plugged The Stress Prescription
“In chapter three of my book, titled 'Be the Lion Instead of the Gazelle,' I list various options.”