The creativity & art 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 · Why We Sleep

Andrew Huberman brought this up on How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Dr. Victor Carrión (2024-09-23). That episode features Dr. Victor Carrion, Professor and vice chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford and director of the Stanford Early Life Stress and Resilience Program. A leading expert on childhood PTSD and the developer of Cue-Centered Therapy. In total it earned 13 separate on-air endorsements across 4 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“I really have to tip my hat to Dr Matthew Walker from UC Berkeley for writing the book why we sleep ... he deserves such a token of praise” — Andrew Huberman 00:51:52

What it is: "The first sleep book by a leading scientific expert--Professor Matthew Walker, Director of UC Berkeley's Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab--reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better. Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep.

#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 · The Comfort Crisis

Recommended by Joe Rogan on Joe Rogan Experience #2471 - Mark Normand. 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

#6 · Mastery

Andrew Huberman brought this up on A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose | Robert Greene (2023-12-04). 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.

#7 · Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

The endorsement here comes from Graham Linehan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2361 - Graham Linehan in 2025. Graham is Irish comedy writer behind hit British sitcoms Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd, winner of several BAFTAs. Now a controversial gender-critical activist who says his career collapsed after he spoke out on women's rights and trans issues. In total it earned 5 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss).

“Nester. Yes. He's got a great book called Breathe. For anybody who's fascinated by breathing techniques and how much it can help you” — Graham Linehan 00:02:38

What it is: There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it.

#8 · The Obstacle Is the Way

Recommended by Tim Ferriss on From Stocking Groceries to Reading Philosophy for a Living — Stephen West of Phi. 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.

#9 · Open

Andrew Huberman brought this up on How to Set & Achieve Massive Goals | Alex Honnold (2025-09-01). 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.

#10 · A Fighter's Heart

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on Joe Rogan Experience #2195 - Andrew Huberman in 2024. 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

#11 · The 4-Hour Body

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Metformin for Longevity & The Power of Belie. 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.

#12 · The 4-Hour Chef

Andrew Huberman brought this up on Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti (2022-06-06). 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.

#13 · Projections: A Story of Human Emotions

The endorsement here comes from Lex Fridman, on Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podc in 2022. That episode features Andrew Huberman, Stanford neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, known for translating brain and body science into practical health protocols. This is his third appearance on Lex Fridman's podcast and a close personal friend of the host. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“Carl daero he uh wrote the book projections one of my favorite first of all just as you said incredible writer just amazing” — Lex Fridman 01:37:26

#14 · The Anxious Generation

Recommended by Chris Sacca on Chris Sacca — How to Succeed by Living on Your Own Terms. Chris is Billionaire venture capitalist, early backer of Twitter and Uber, founder of climate fund Lower Carbon Capital, and former Shark Tank investor. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 4 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss).

“ready book list yeah you didn't ask me well I did for your syllabus but you dodged and gave me poetry anxious generation and coddling of American mind” — Chris Sacca 02:35:05

What it is: After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on many measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt (pronounced "height") lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults.

#15 · The Art of Learning

Derek Sivers brought this up on Derek Sivers — Finding Paths Less Traveled, Taking Giant Leaps, and Picking the (2023-04-21). 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

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

The endorsement here comes from Robert Greene, on We Are Making Dangerous, Lonely & Broken Men! - Manipulation Expert, Robert Gree in 2025. 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.

#17 · Longitude

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on Charting the Architecture of the Universe & Human Life | Dr. Brian Keating. That episode features Dr. Brian Keating, Professor of cosmology at UC San Diego who built telescopes at the South Pole to study the cosmic microwave background. He led the BICEP experiment, made a headline 2014 'discovery' of the universe's origin that was later retracted, and wrote 'Losing the Nobel Prize.'. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“an important book for anyone to read who's interested in basically why we're still here um in my opinion is the book longitude” — Andrew Huberman 02:34:57

What it is: The dramatic human story of an epic scientific quest and of one man's forty-year obsession to find a solution to the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day--"the longitude problem." Anyone alive in the eighteenth century would have known that "the longitude problem" was the thorniest scientific dilemma of the day-and had been for centuries. Lacking the ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Thousands of lives and the increasing fortunes of nations hung on a resolution.

#18 · On the Move

Andrew Huberman brought this up on How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz (2025-03-03). That episode features Dr. Richard Schwartz, Founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, a peer-reviewed model that treats the mind as a system of distinct 'parts' (managers, firefighters, exiles) led by a core Self. He developed it 40+ years ago after his family-therapy work with bulimic patients. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman).

“I highly recommend reading uh Oliver Sax's book on the Move um he was an obviously neurologist and writer” — Andrew Huberman 02:01:04

What it is: When Oliver Sacks was twelve, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote: "Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far." With unbridled honesty and humor, he now shows us the restless energy that drives both his physical and his cerebral passions.

#19 · Wherever You Go, There You Are

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on How to Expand Your Consciousness | Dr. Christof Koch in 2025. That episode features Dr. Christof Koch, A pioneering neuroscientist, investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and chief scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation, considered one of the great luminaries of modern consciousness research. He worked for decades with Francis Crick on the 'neural correlates of consciousness.'. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“I read the book by Jon Kabat-Zinn, "Wherever You Go, There You Are." It's a beautiful book, both physically and in what's written there” — Andrew Huberman 01:30:13

What it is: The time-honored national bestseller, updated with a new afterword, celebrating 10 years of influencing the way we live.When Wherever You Go, There You Are was first published in 1994, no one could have predicted that the book would launch itself onto bestseller lists nationwide and sell over 750,000 copies to date. Ten years later, the book continues to change lives. In honor of the book's 10th anniversary, Hyperion is proud to be releasing the book with a new afterword by the author, and to share this wonderful book with an even larger audience.

#20 · Your Brain Is a Time Machine: The Neuroscience and Physics of Time

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on Time Perception, Memory & Focus | Huberman Lab Essentials. That episode features Andrew Huberman (solo), Stanford professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. This is a solo Huberman Lab Essentials episode revisiting his science of time perception. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman).

“I'd like to point you to a really excellent book called Your Brain is a Time Machine, the neuroscience and physics of time.” — Andrew Huberman 00:30:00

What it is: A leading neuroscientist presents a groundbreaking exploration of how time works inside the mind, arguing that the human brain's complex system constructs our sense of chronological flow in ways that are essential to evolution and everyday survival.

#21 · The Creative Act: A Way of Being

Lex Fridman brought this up on Ivanka Trump: Politics, Family, Real Estate, Fashion, Music, and Life | Lex Frid (2024-07-02). That episode features Ivanka Trump, Businesswoman, real estate developer, and former senior advisor to the President of the United States. Daughter of Donald Trump, she built a fashion brand, worked on major redevelopment projects, and led bipartisan policy efforts on tax credits, education, and human trafficking. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 4 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“you've also mentioned somebody you admire is Rick Rubin and his book of "The Creative Act." It has some really interesting ideas” — Lex Fridman 01:23:34

What it is: “I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick Rubin Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable.

#22 · Extreme Ownership

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 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.

#23 · Steve Jobs

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield. That episode features Steven Pressfield, Bestselling author of "The War of Art," "Gates of Fire," and other historical fiction and nonfiction. A former Marine, advertising copywriter, and screenwriter who published his first book at 52 and is still writing daily at 82. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 4 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“I've listened to and read Steve Jobs' biography. I think it's spectacular. It's a phenomenal bio.” — Andrew Huberman 01:09:23

What it is: Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years -- as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues -- Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.

#24 · Countdown

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2247 - Duncan Trussell (2024-12-25). 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

#25 · Season of the Witch

The endorsement here comes from Nathan Lambert, on State of AI in 2026: LLMs, Coding, Scaling Laws, China, Agents, GPUs, AGI | Lex in 2026. That episode features Sebastian Raschka and Nathan Lambert, Sebastian Raschka is a machine learning researcher and author of 'Build a Large Language Model from Scratch' and 'Build a Reasoning Model from Scratch.' Nathan Lambert is the post-training lead at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) and author of a definitive book on Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman).

“It's a great book, Season of the Witch. I recommend it. A bunch of my SF friends who get out recommended it to me.” — Nathan Lambert 02:28:01

What it is: Salon founder David Talbot chronicles the cultural history of San Francisco and from the late 1960s to the early 1980s when figures such as Harvey Milk, Janis Joplin, Jim Jones, and Bill Walsh helped usher from backwater city to thriving metropolis.