Episode · Huberman Lab · 2026-07-13

Andrew Huberman & Alan Castel: books mentioned on Huberman Lab

How to Improve Your Memory & Cognitive Function at Any Age | Dr. Alan Castel

3 books · With Alan Castel · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Dr. Alan Castel, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and one of the world's foremost experts on human memory and cognitive aging. We discuss what science actually tells us about how to improve our learning ability and memory at any age.

Andrew Huberman recommended The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and Better with Age by Dr. Alan D. Castel, and discussed The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel · at 29:42

    The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is a popular finance book that explores how human behavior, ego, and worldview shape financial decisions rather than purely objective math.

    Recommended
    “Morgan Howell, who did a really wonderful episode on the psychology of money. Um, and I I really love his first book”
    Where to get it
  2. The Art of Spending Money

    Morgan Housel · at 29:47

    The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel is a book that explores human behavior, financial choices, and how money serves as a tool for happiness.

    Discussed
    “but also his second book u the art of spending money.”
    Where to get it
  3. Better with Age

    Dr. Alan D. Castel · at 2:24:50 · mentioned 2 times

    Better with Age by Dr. Alan D. Castel is an insightful exploration into the psychology of successful aging, challenging conventional stereotypes about cognitive decline and highlighting how older adults maintain wisdom, memory, and cognitive vitality.

    Recommended
    “Better with age. I'll I'm going to read it. The psychology of successful aging.”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Better with Age
“The title of my book, but it makes you realize that as we get older, there are more aches and pains.”
Plugged Protocols
“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.”