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Andrew Huberman books: every book Andrew Huberman wrote and recommended
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Books by Andrew Huberman
Andrew Huberman’s most recommended books
- Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke
- Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
- Jaws by Sandra Kahn
- A Fighter's Heart by Sam Sheridan
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman, Michael E. Long
- The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss
- The Circadian Code by Satchin Panda, PhD
- Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman, Richard J. Davidson
- Breath by James Nestor
Andrew David Huberman is an American neuroscientist and podcaster. He is an associate professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been the host of the popular health and science-focused podcast Huberman Lab since 2021, and has a Google H-index of 46 with over 14,742 citations. Huberman has drawn criticism from scientists for promoting dietary supplements and for making poorly evidenced health claims. On his own podcast and appearance on other shows, Huberman recommended several books. He endorsed the continued value of Paul R. Ehrlich's The Population Bomb alongside Sandra Kahn and Paul R. Ehrlich's Jaws, and expressed excitement for Jared Diamond's Prophets, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings. He recommended Sam Sheridan's A Fighter's Heart to illustrate bonds formed through physical struggle, James Hollis's Under Saturn's Shadow and The Eden Project during discussions on trauma and relationship psychology, and Susan P. Mattern's The Prince of Medicine for those interested in the history of medicine.
Books recommended by Andrew Huberman
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Dopamine Nation
Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke is a prominent exploration of how modern society's constant pursuit of pleasure leads to compulsive overconsumption and mental distress, written by a Stanford medical school psychiatrist and addiction expert.
Discussed“Most people, thanks to Analemki's book, Dopamine Nation, now end the book, The Molecule of More, which is also excellent, in my opinion, that dopamine is about craving, wanting, motivation”
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Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is an acclaimed exploration of sleep neurobiology and the critical importance of rest for overall health and cognitive function.
Discussed“Matt Walker, UC Berkeley with the book Why We Sleep transformed what we now understand and I and others have been, you know, arguing that people need sleep.”
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Jaws
Jaws: A Hidden Epidemic by Sandra Kahn and Paul R.
Recommended“Long been a fan of his work and him, and I agree. And Jaws is a wonderful book, and I think The Population Bomb still has great, there's real value in reading it, even if the specific statements, as you point out, held up differently, it's still a really important work.”
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A Fighter's Heart
A Fighter's Heart by Sam Sheridan is a compelling non-fiction exploration of martial arts, fighting sports, and the profound personal transformation that occurs through physical struggle.
Discussed“like Sam uh who's the guy who wrote a fighter's heart. I love that book. Sam Shepard. Sam Shepard.”
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Deep Work
Deep Work by Cal Newport is a practical guide on cultivating focused success and eliminating distractions in an increasingly noisy world.
Recommended“one of his more notable books is entitled deep work rules for focused success in a distracted World deep work is a book that has had tremendous positive influence on my work life and indeed my life in general because it spells out how exactly to go about doing one's best possible work for me that's in the context of”
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The Molecule of More
The Molecule of More by Daniel Z.
Discussed“Most people, thanks to Analemki's book, Dopamine Nation, now end the book, The Molecule of More, which is also excellent, in my opinion, that dopamine is about craving, wanting, motivation”
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The 4-Hour Body
The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferriss is a comprehensive, data-driven guide to physical optimization, covering unconventional health experiments, fat loss, and muscle building.
Discussed“My first question for you is about your mindset around the time that you wrote The 4-Hour Body and The 4-Hour Work Week, but in particular, The 4-Hour Body, because the protocols in that book are so very useful.”
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The Circadian Code
The Circadian Code by Satchin Panda, PhD is a health and science book that explores how daily biological rhythms, light exposure, and time-restricted feeding impact human metabolism, sleep, and longevity.
Discussed“As some of you may already know, Dr. Panda has authored several important books on the topic of intermittent fasting and how it can benefit various aspects of health. Those books include The Circadian Code and a more recent book, The Circadian Diabetes Code, both of which we've provided links to in the show note captions.”
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Altered Traits
Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body 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.”
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Breath
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.”
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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“The processing of trauma is a vast landscape within itself, beautifully described in a fabulous book by Dr. Kti titled "The Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It."”
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Under Saturn's Shadow
Under Saturn's Shadow by James Hollis is a psychological exploration of masculine trauma, emotional healing, and the psychological burdens carried by men.
Recommended“He wrote some incredible books that I was aware of years ago. One is called UnderSaturn Shadow, on healing and trauma.”
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The Creative Act
The Creative Act: A Way of Being is a guide to harnessing artistic perspective and spiritual approaches to creativity by legendary music producer Rick Rubin.
Discussed“Rick Rubin talked a little bit about this in his book the creative act like we need to be on the front end of the of the vehicle experiencing space and time”
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The Comfort Crisis
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter is a nonfiction exploration of how modern human life has become dangerously comfortable and how embracing physical adversity can improve health and well-being.
Discussed“Michael Easter is is at a university out in Las Vegas and he got access to one of these. And he wrote the comfort crisis about getting outdoors, getting away from things and basically carrying weight on your back and walking as a therapy of sorts.”
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A World Without Email
A World Without Email by Cal Newport is a productivity and workplace management book that examines how constant digital communication damages deep focus and proposes structural alternatives to modern corporate culture.
Discussed“he wrote the book deep work and he has another book called the world without email he's a computer science professor at Georgetown where he talks extensively about the tremendous career”
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5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life
5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life by Bill Eddy is a practical guide to identifying and handling high-conflict personalities, toxic relationships, and difficult individuals.
Discussed“Bill Eddie was on this podcast. He's a therapist and lawyer and he wrote the book uh I think it was like five types of people that will ruin your life.”
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The Prince of Medicine
The Prince of Medicine by Susan P.
Recommended“If you're interested in the history of medicine read a hard book the prince of medicine about Galen.”
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The Eden Project
The Eden Project by James Hollis is a psychological exploration of romantic relationships and the inner journey of creating a fulfilling life through a Jungian lens.
Recommended“He wrote The Eden Project, which is the psychology of relationships. Brilliant, brilliant man.”
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Outlive
Outlive by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford is a comprehensive health and longevity guide focused on practical steps to improve vitality, manage biological markers, and extend lifespan through proactive medicine.
Discussed“your book outlive beautifully covered these and I tend to regurgitate some of what you say on this podcast”
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Mastery
Mastery by Robert Greene is a non-fiction book that explores the paths to achieving high-level expertise through historical examples and psychological insights.
Discussed“I first learned about Robert's work from reading the book Mastery, which to my mind is a brilliant exploration and a practical tool for how to think about and pursue one's purpose.”
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- The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- The 4-hour Chef by Timothy Ferriss
- How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett
- Your Brain Is a Time Machine by Dean Buonomano
- Can Love Last? by Stephen A. Mitchell
- Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard P. Feynman
- The Secret Pulse of Time by Stefan Klein
- Spark by John J. Ratey, Eric Hagerman
- Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
- The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff
- Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
- Attached by Amir Levine
- Chatter by Ethan Kross
- Projections by Karl Deisseroth
- The Nature of the Beast by David J. Anderson
- What Do YOU Care what Other People Think? by Richard Phillips Feynman
- Best-Selling Series by Dr. Anna Lembke. Dopamine Nation Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (hardcover) & the Official Dopamine Nation Workbook. a Practical Guide to Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (paperback) by Anna Lembke
- Forever Strong by Gabrielle Lyon
- On the Move by Oliver Sacks
- The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp
- So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- Play It Away by Charlie Hoehn
- Right Brain Psychotherapy by Allan Schore
- Seven and a Half Lessons about the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett
- Summary and Analysis: Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson's Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Brief Books
- The Philosophy of Physics by Dean Rickles
- An Immense World by Ed Yong
Questions about Andrew Huberman’s book recommendations
What book does Andrew Huberman recommend most?
Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke. Andrew Huberman recommended it in 24 episodes, with 19 explicit recommendations.
How many books has Andrew Huberman recommended on podcasts?
We have found 198 books Andrew Huberman recommended or discussed, across 196 episodes of 11 podcasts. Ad reads and passing mentions are not counted.
What books are on Andrew Huberman's reading list?
The books Andrew Huberman has recommended most on podcasts are Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, Jaws by Sandra Kahn, A Fighter's Heart by Sam Sheridan and Deep Work by Cal Newport. The year-by-year lists below have all 198.
What books has Andrew Huberman written?
Protocols (2025).
What did Andrew Huberman recommend on Huberman Lab?
Dopamine Nation, Why We Sleep and Jaws, among 177 books in all.
What is the latest book Andrew Huberman recommended?
Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings, discussed on Huberman Lab (2026-10-19).
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Andrew Huberman’s book recommendations by year
All 198 books Andrew Huberman recommended or discussed across 196 episodes, filed by the year each episode came out. Each year goes episode by episode, with the minute every book came up.