Episode · Huberman Lab · 2022-11-14
Books mentioned on Science-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness
I explain the science of happiness, including the different types of happiness and how our actions, circumstances and mindset control them.
Andrew Huberman recommended Trauma : the Invisible Epidemic by Paul Conti, Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, and The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and others.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Trauma : the Invisible Epidemic
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“Dr. Paul Conti, who's a psychiatrist who's written a book called Trauma. I personally think it's the best book on trauma and tools for alleviating trauma.”
Where to get it
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Dopamine Nation
Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, MD is a non-fiction book exploring the neuroscience of addiction, dopamine regulation, and how modern society's constant pursuit of pleasure leads to compulsive behaviors and diminished baseline happiness.
Recommended“my colleague at Stanford School of Medicine, Dr. Anna Lembke, who wrote the fabulous book Dopamine Nation. If you're interested in dopamine and addiction, in particular, that's a wonderful clear, and extremely informative read.”
Where to get it
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The Molecule of More
The Molecule of More by Daniel Z.
Recommended“And if you're interested in dopamine more generally, not just in the states of addiction but in everyday life and in pursuit and motivation, The Molecule of More is an excellent book related to that.”
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