Episode · Huberman Lab · 2026-03-16
Books mentioned on Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson
Dr. Richard Davidson, PhD, is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a pioneer in the scientific study of meditation.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Altered Traits
Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman and Richard J.
Recommended“It's so great that you have a new book coming out because I, of course, read Altered Traits. I've talked about it on the podcast. I love love love the book.”
Where to get it
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Born to Flourish
Richard J.
Recommended“We'll put a link to that, but Born to Flourish, How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving by you and we should give credit to your co-author.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Born to Flourish
“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.”
Own book Protocols
“It's entitled Protocols, an Operating Manual for the Human Body.”