Episode · Huberman Lab · 2022-08-08

Books mentioned on Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing

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In this episode, I describe a comprehensive toolkit consisting of behavioral and supplement-based tools that you can customize to enhance the quality, duration and impact of your sleep. This has an enormous positive impact on your overall health and daytime functioning, brain, hormones and immune system.

Andrew Huberman recommended Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker and Breath by James Nestor.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Why We Sleep

   Matthew Walker · at 2:25

   Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is a comprehensive exploration of the neuroscience and vital importance of human sleep.

   Recommended

   “Thanks to the tremendous work of Professor Matt Walker at the University of California, Berkeley, and his excellent book, "Why We Sleep," I believe the world largely acknowledges that sleep is critical to our health, both mental and physical, as well as our performance.”

   Andrew Huberman Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing 2022-08-08 Listen at 2:25

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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   Breath

   James Nestor · at 1:25:57 · mentioned 2 times

   Breath by James Nestor is an eye-opening exploration of how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly and how altering breathing habits can radically transform physical health, mental states, and overall well-being.

   Recommended

   “That was all covered in James Nestor's book, "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." It's been covered in a number of different podcasts.”

   Andrew Huberman Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing 2022-08-08 Listen at 1:25:57

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon