The history & geopolitics 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 · The Coddling of the American Mind

Joe Rogan brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2450 - Tommy Wood (2026-02-06). 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.

#4 · Outlive

The endorsement here comes from Terry Real, on The Therapist Who Breaks All The Rules — Terry Real in 2025. 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

#5 · The Denial of Death

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on How to Find & Be a Great Romantic Partner | Lori Gottlieb. That episode features Lori Gottlieb, Psychotherapist and best-selling author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on relationships. She also writes the "Ask the Therapist" advice column (formerly at The Atlantic, now The New York Times). In total it earned 7 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman).

“I'm reading Erns Becker's the denial of death highly recommend it to everyone a Pulitzer after all” — Andrew Huberman 00:36:54

#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 · The 4-Hour Body

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Metformin for Longevity & The Power of Belie in 2023. 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.

#11 · The 4-Hour Chef

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on Therapy, Treating Trauma & Other Life Challenges | Dr. Paul Conti. 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.

#12 · 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.

#13 · Longitude

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on Charting the Architecture of the Universe & Human Life | Dr. Brian Keating in 2025. 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.

#14 · How Emotions Are Made

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on How Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods. 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

#15 · 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.

#16 · 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.

#17 · Can't Hurt Me

Recommended by Mark Greaney on Joe Rogan Experience #1942 - Mark Greaney. 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.

#18 · I Don't Want to Talk About It

Tim Ferriss brought this up on Three Life Commandments, AI, Stoicism, & More (2025-05-29). That episode features Kevin Rose, Investor, entrepreneur, and Tim Ferriss's longtime co-host on The Random Show. Referenced in this solo community episode rather than appearing in conversation. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“is the book I don't want to talk about it, which is about ostensibly male depression, but I think it can apply to women as well.” — Tim Ferriss 00:28:10

What it is: Terrence Real explains how many men, feeling the stigma of depression's 'unmanliness', conceal their condition from their families, friends and even from themselves. He brings into the open a topic that has been ignored for a long period of time.

#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 Hero with a Thousand Faces

Recommended by Ray Dalio on Ray Dalio: We’re Heading Into Very, Very Dark Times! America & The UK’s Decline . Ray is Billionaire investor who founded Bridgewater Associates, which he built into the world's largest hedge fund managing about $150 billion. He is known for studying 500 years of history to predict economic and geopolitical cycles, and for his books on principles. In total it earned 2 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO).

“Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey. Is it the the hero with a thousand faces? Yes, that's it. Hero with a thousand faces.” — Ray Dalio 01:29:37

What it is: Originally written by Campbell in the '40s-- in his pre-Bill Moyers days -- and famous as George Lucas' inspiration for "Star Wars," this book will likewise inspire any writer or reader in its well considered assertion that while all stories have already been told, this is not a bad thing, since the retelling is still necessary. And while our own life's journey must always be ended alone, the travel is undertaken in the company not only of immediate loved ones and primal passion, but of the heroes and heroines -- and myth-cycles -- that have preceded us. ([Amazon.com review][1].) [1]:

#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 · The Dance of Connection (book on apology)

Esther Perel brought this up on How to Find, Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic Relationships | Esther Perel (2024-09-16). Esther is A psychotherapist of nearly 40 years and one of the world's foremost experts on romantic relationships, author of bestsellers Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs and host of the podcast Where Should We Begin?.

“there's a beautiful book by harat learner about apology that I often recommend in these situations because she really analyzes if you ever do apology” — Esther Perel 01:58:28

What it is: In her most affirming and life-changing book yet, Dr. Harriet Lerner teaches us how to restore love and connection with the people who matter the most. In The Dance of Connection we learn what to say (and not say) when: We need an apology, and the person who has harmed us won't apologize or be accountable.We don't know how to take a conversation to the next level when we feel desperate.We feel worn down by the other person's criticism, negativity, or irresponsible behavior.We have been rejected or cut off, and the other person won't show up for the conversation.We are struggling with staying or leaving, and we don't know our "bottom line."We …

#25 · Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on Eating for Better Sleep & Foods that Improve Metabolic Health | Dr. Marie-Pierre in 2026. That episode features Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University's Institute of Human Nutrition who runs one of the few labs studying the bidirectional relationship between sleep and food. Author of 'Eat Better, Sleep Better.'.

“I have a new book coming out. It's my very first book. It's entitled Protocols, an operating manual for the human body.” — Andrew Huberman 01:55:02