The survival & adventure books recommended on Andrew Huberman’s podcast

#1 · The War of Art

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2496 - Julia Mossbridge in 2026. That episode features Julia Mossbridge, Cognitive neuroscientist and AI/computer scientist (PhD Northwestern) who studies precognition, presentiment, and telepathy. Founder of nonprofit Applied Love Labs and author of 'Have a Nice Disclosure.'. In total it earned 17 separate on-air endorsements across 4 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“Pressfield wrote a great book about it called The War of Art... I have a stack of them and I give them to comedians. Just read this” — Joe Rogan 02:17:25

#2 · Meditations

Recommended by Ivanka Trump on Ivanka Trump: Most People Can’t Tell Signal From Noise. Ivanka is Businesswoman, former real estate and fashion executive, and ex-White House senior advisor. Daughter of Donald Trump, she built a fashion line doing close to $800M in annual sales before shutting it down to serve in government. In total it earned 16 separate on-air endorsements across 5 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“I think like Marcus Aurelius's meditations is so informative on so many levels.” — Ivanka Trump 00:26:38

What it is: Meditations is a collection of personal reflections and notes by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (reigned 161 to 180 AD), offering a profound look into the philosophy of Stoicism. It was never intended for publication, making it a raw and intimate self-help manual for the emperor during his campaigns and rule. The central theme revolves around living a good, rational, and virtuous life in harmony with nature and the cosmos. Aurelius continually reminds himself that everything in the universe is constantly changing and fleeting, urging the reader to accept the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death.

#3 · Dopamine Nation

Andrew Huberman brought this up on How to Overcome Addiction to Substances or Behaviors | Dr. Keith Humphreys (2026-01-12). That episode features Dr. Keith Humphreys, Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and one of the world's foremost experts on addictive substances and behaviors. He has advised addiction policy under both Republican and Democratic administrations and worked a decade as a hospice counselor. In total it earned 14 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Joe Rogan).

“giving them Anna's book, Dopamine Nation, and obviously really hard work on their part is really what did it.” — Andrew Huberman 02:59:09

What it is: "Resettling Your Brain in the Age of Cheap Pleasures"-- We are living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. Lembke explores new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain-- and what to do about it. She illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery.

#4 · The Coddling of the American Mind

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2450 - Tommy Wood in 2026. That episode features Tommy Wood, Physician and neuroscientist who studies brain development, traumatic brain injury, and cognitive decline. He is head of scientist for motorsport at Hintsa Performance, working with Formula 1 drivers, and author of the book The Stimulated Mind. In total it earned 8 separate on-air endorsements across 4 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“Jonathan Haidt wrote a great book about it called The Coddling of the American Mind about the impact of social media and particularly on young girls.” — Joe Rogan 01:53:08

What it is: "Something is going wrong on many college campuses in the last few years. Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide are rising. Speakers are shouted down. Students and professors say they are walking on eggshells and afraid to speak honestly. How did this happen? First Amendment expert Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt show how the new problems on campus have their origins in three terrible ideas that have become increasingly woven into American childhood and education: what doesn't kill you makes you weaker; always trust your feelings; and life is a battle between good people and evil people.

#5 · Outlive

Recommended by Terry Real on The Therapist Who Breaks All The Rules — Terry Real. Terry is Family therapist, creator of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and author of 'I Don't Want to Talk About It,' 'Fierce Intimacy,' and 'Us'; specializes in couples on the brink and male depression. In total it earned 7 separate on-air endorsements across 4 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss).

“First of all, for those who haven't, please read Peter's book, Outlive. It's great. And the last chapter is about his work with me.” — Terry Real 00:41:55

#6 · The Comfort Crisis

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2471 - Mark Normand (2026-03-20). That episode features Mark Normand, Stand-up comedian known for rapid-fire jokes and his podcasts 'Tuesdays with Stories' and 'We Might Be Drunk.' He's a New York club regular promoting a brand-new Netflix special. In total it earned 6 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss).

“There's a guy named Michael Easter. He's been on my podcast before. He wrote a book called The Comfort Crisis. Great book.” — Joe Rogan 02:11:33

#7 · The Psychology of Money

The endorsement here comes from Tim Ferriss, on David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s in 2025. That episode features David Senra, Host of the Founders podcast, who reads and breaks down biographies of history's greatest entrepreneurs; launching a new interview show on Patrick O'Shaughnessy's Colossus network. In total it earned 5 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Tim Ferriss).

“Psychology of money. Great book. Won't stop selling. I know man. Got lightning in a bottle in that one. Earned it.” — Tim Ferriss 02:25:52

What it is: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. How to manage money, invest it, and make business decisions are typically considered to involve a lot of mathematical calculations, where data and formulae tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world, people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together.

#8 · Mastery

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose | Robert Greene. That episode features Robert Greene, Bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Laws of Human Nature, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery. Trained at UC Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin-Madison; writes about psychology, strategy, and human nature rooted in history. In total it earned 5 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Tim Ferriss).

“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” — Andrew Huberman 00:00:30

What it is: Robert Greene, the "modern Machiavelli" debunks the prevailing mythology of success and presents a radical new way to greatness.

#9 · The Obstacle Is the Way

Tim Ferriss brought this up on From Stocking Groceries to Reading Philosophy for a Living — Stephen West of Phi (2025-04-23). That episode features Stephen West, Creator and host of the Philosophize This! podcast, a self-taught philosopher who went from a high-school dropout stocking groceries to running one of the most respected independent philosophy shows; 225 episodes in over 12 years, with a book deal coming in 2026. In total it earned 5 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“An example of that for stoicism would be certainly Ryan Holiday's work. He's right here nearby. Obstacle is the way and so on.” — Tim Ferriss 01:17:27

What it is: 1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do. Its many fans include a former governor and movie star (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a hip hop icon (LL Cool J), an Irish tennis pro (James McGee), an NBC sportscaster (Michele Tafoya), and the coaches and players of winning teams like the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Cubs, and University of Texas men’s basketball team.

#10 · Open

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on How to Set & Achieve Massive Goals | Alex Honnold in 2025. That episode features Alex Honnold, Professional rock climber best known for free soloing El Capitan in Yosemite (no ropes), the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary 'Free Solo'. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and innovative athletes in history. In total it earned 5 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss).

“I read Andre Agassi's book, "Open," which is basically a story of his dad pushing him to play a game he did not want to play.” — Andrew Huberman 01:05:50

What it is: From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. Agassi's incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a Florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Lonely, scared, a ninth-grade dropout, he rebels in ways that will soon make him a 1980s icon. He dyes his hair, pierces his ears, dresses like a punk rocker. By the time he turns pro at sixteen, his new look promises to change tennis forever, as does his lightning-fast return.

#11 · A Fighter's Heart

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on Joe Rogan Experience #2195 - Andrew Huberman. Andrew is Stanford neuroscientist, professor of neurobiology, and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. In total it earned 4 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“a guy that I think was on your podcast a long time ago Sam Sheridan in a Fighter's heart there's a great chapter where he talks about dog fighting” — Andrew Huberman 00:06:50

#12 · The 4-Hour Body

Andrew Huberman brought this up on Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Metformin for Longevity & The Power of Belie (2023-09-11). That episode features Peter Attia, Physician and longevity expert, author of the bestselling book Outlive and host of The Drive podcast. He focuses on healthspan, lifespan, and metabolic health. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“I still am a big fan of Tim ferriss's uh slow carbohydrate diet because I like to eat meat and vegetables and starches” — Andrew Huberman 01:18:03

What it is: The 4-Hour Body is the result of an obsessive quest, spanning more than a decade, to hack the human body. It contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of jaw-dropping personal experimentation. From Olympic training centers to black-market laboratories, from Silicon Valley to South Africa, Tim Ferriss, the 1 New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, fixated on one life-changing question: For all things physical, what are the tiniest changes that produce the biggest results? Thousands of tests later, this book contains the answers for both men and women.

#13 · The 4-Hour Chef

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti in 2022. That episode features Dr. Paul Conti, A psychiatrist trained at Stanford and chief resident at Harvard who runs the Pacific Premier Group treating complex trauma, addiction, and psychiatric disorders. He is the author of 'Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic.'. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“Tim Ferris's "The 4-Hour Body" or Tim Ferris's The 4-Hour Chef book, both of which are excellent” — Andrew Huberman 00:06:14

What it is: Building upon Timothy Ferriss's internationally successful "4-hour" franchise, "The 4-Hour Chef" transforms the way we cook, eat, and learn. Featuring recipes and cooking tricks from world-renowned chefs, and interspersed with the radically counterintuitive advice Ferriss's fans have come to expect, "The 4-Hour Chef" is a practical but unusual guide to mastering food and cooking, whether you are a seasoned pro or a blank-slate novice.

#14 · The Art of Learning

Recommended by Derek Sivers on Derek Sivers — Finding Paths Less Traveled, Taking Giant Leaps, and Picking the . Derek is Entrepreneur turned author who founded and sold CD Baby; minimalist writer known for books like Anything You Want, now living in New Zealand. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“I loved his book, The Art of Learning. And I've listened to his interviews, and I really admire him.” — Derek Sivers 02:29:01

#15 · Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Robert Greene brought this up on We Are Making Dangerous, Lonely & Broken Men! - Manipulation Expert, Robert Gree (2025-02-27). Robert is Author of bestselling books on power and human psychology, including The 48 Laws of Power, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. One of the most influential modern writers on strategy and manipulation. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO).

“once you know that it gives you a sense of direction... and I always recommend people reading this book because it's very very important” — Robert Greene 00:46:25

What it is: Explores the development of the theory of multiple intelligences over the last decade.

#16 · How Emotions Are Made

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods in 2021. Andrew is Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, which translates neuroscience into practical health tools. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Lex Fridman).

“I'm a huge fan of Lisa Feldman Barrett ... Her first book is How Emotions Are Made ... bought it, read it, loved it” — Andrew Huberman 00:51:14

#17 · Extreme Ownership

Recommended by Tim Ferriss on David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s . That episode features David Senra, Host of the Founders podcast, who reads and breaks down biographies of history's greatest entrepreneurs; launching a new interview show on Patrick O'Shaughnessy's Colossus network. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 4 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“He yells at me. You can just get I'm like extreme ownership still highly highly highly recommend to everyone.” — Tim Ferriss 00:37:39

What it is: Jocko Willink and Leif Babin served together in SEAL Task Unit Bruiser, the most highly decorated Special Operations unit from the war in Iraq. Through difficult months of sustained combat, Jocko, Leif and their SEAL brothers learned that leadership -- at every level -- is the most important thing on the battlefield. They started Echelon Front to teach these same leadership principles to companies across industries throughout the business world that want to build their own high-performance, winning teams.

#18 · Can't Hurt Me

Mark Greaney brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #1942 - Mark Greaney (2024-06-27). Mark is Bestselling thriller novelist behind the Gray Man series and the continuation of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan novels. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman).

“I love his book or his first book He's a his second book's even better he's amazing” — Mark Greaney 02:18:48

What it is: For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him the Fittest (Real) Man in America.

#19 · Countdown

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2247 - Duncan Trussell in 2024. That episode features Duncan Trussell, Comedian, podcaster (Duncan Trussell Family Hour) and creator of the Netflix animated series The Midnight Gospel, known for psychedelic, spiritual, free-associative humor. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan).

“her book is called I think it's countdown countdown that's right I used to remember it um it's a great book” — Joe Rogan 02:14:35

#20 · The Courage to Be Disliked

Recommended by Steven Bartlett on No.1 Neuroscientist: you can change who you are in 30 days. That episode features Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, A world-leading neuroscientist and one of the top 0.1% most-cited scientists, known for the theory of constructed emotion and her books on how the brain builds emotions and reality. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO).

“I was reading that book, The Courage to be Disliked over Christmas. And it kind of it changed my view on this quite profoundly and in an important way” — Steven Bartlett 00:35:32

#21 · When Reason Goes on Holiday

Marc Andreessen brought this up on How Risk Taking, Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Transform Human Experience (2023-09-04). Marc is Software engineer and venture capitalist who co-created the Mosaic and Netscape web browsers and co-founded the Silicon Valley firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is one of the most influential technology innovators and investors of his generation. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman).

“I gave Andrew a book on the way in here with this, my favorite new book. The title of it is When Reason Goes on Holiday.” — Marc Andreessen 02:10:58

#22 · The 48 Laws of Power

The endorsement here comes from Ryan Holiday, on How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time — Daily Stoic Author Rya in 2020. Ryan is Author of bestselling books on Stoicism including The Obstacle Is the Way and the Daily Stoic. A former marketing director at American Apparel turned writer who popularizes ancient Stoic philosophy for modern audiences.

“Then The 48 Laws of Power do a great job of explaining that... Those are three fantastic uh books for the for the quiver.” — Ryan Holiday 00:49:30

What it is: Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills three thousand years of the history of power in to forty-eight well explicated laws. As attention--grabbing in its design as it is in its content, this bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other great thinkers.

#23 · Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety. Andrew is Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast, where he translates neuroscience into practical, science-based tools.

“The second one is "Seven and a Half Facts About the Brain." It's a wonderful book as well. It came out more recently.” — Andrew Huberman 01:27:22

What it is: Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray blob between your ears. In seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You'll learn where brains came from, how they're structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience.

#24 · Never Finished

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #1905 - Derek, More Plates More Dates (2024-06-27). That episode features Derek (More Plates More Dates), Anonymous founder of the More Plates More Dates YouTube channel, a fitness and performance-enhancing-drug education content creator and supplement entrepreneur.

“this is the new one it's called never finished and this comes out on December 6th okay and this one is even more rough” — Joe Rogan 01:48:32

#25 · Discovery of the Unconscious

The endorsement here comes from Jordan Peterson, on How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path | Dr. Jordan Peterson in 2024. That episode features Dr. Jordan Peterson, Clinical psychologist, former Harvard and University of Toronto professor, and bestselling author of '12 Rules for Life' and 'We Who Wrestle with God.' One of the most influential and polarizing public intellectuals of the era, known for blending psychology, mythology, and religion.

“there's a great book called discovery of the unconscious which was written by a man named hre elenberger ... it is the best analysis of Freud Jung and Adler that's ever been written by a lot” — Jordan Peterson 03:14:32

What it is: In this study of the history of dynamic psychiatry, Ellenberger provides an account of the early history of psychology covering such figures as Franz Anton Mesmer, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, and Pierre Janet. The work has become a classic, and has been credited with demolishing the myth of Freud's originality and encouraging scholars to question the scientific validity of psychoanalysis. Critics have questioned the reliability of some of Ellenberger's judgments. [...] Ellenberger shows that Freud was dependent on earlier writers, especially Janet.