The mental health 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 · Why We Sleep

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Dr. Victor Carrión in 2024. 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.

#5 · The Molecule of More

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on How to Increase Motivation & Drive | Huberman Lab Essentials. That episode features Andrew Huberman (solo episode), Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. This is a solo Huberman Lab Essentials episode revisiting his science of motivation. In total it earned 9 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“we're going to talk about all all of those in the book The Molecule of More, wonderful book. Uh those were described as the here and now molecules” — Andrew Huberman 00:13:51

#6 · 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.

#7 · 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

#8 · 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

#9 · Deep Work

Lex Fridman brought this up on Charan Ranganath: Human Memory, Imagination, Deja Vu, and False Memories | Lex F (2024-05-25). That episode features Charan Ranganath, A psychologist and neuroscientist at UC Davis specializing in human memory, where he runs a lab using fMRI and other methods to study how the brain encodes and retrieves events. He is the author of 'Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold On to What Matters.'. In total it earned 6 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“I'm very much with kort on this he wrote deep work and a lot of other amazing books he talks about task switching as a sort of the thing that really destroys productivity” — Lex Fridman 02:52:58

What it is: One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results. Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship. In short, deep work is like a super power in our increasingly competitive twenty-first century economy.

#10 · The Comfort Crisis

The endorsement here comes from Joe Rogan, on Joe Rogan Experience #2471 - Mark Normand in 2026. 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

#11 · The Psychology of Money

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 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.

#12 · Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic

Andrew Huberman brought this up on A Science-Supported Journaling Protocol to Improve Mental & Physical Health (2023-11-20). Andrew is Stanford professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. This is a solo episode with no guest. In total it earned 5 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss).

“Dr Paul kti who is some of you know is a medical doctor and psychiatrist he's been a guest on this podcast first to talk about trauma he wrote a excellent book about trauma” — Andrew Huberman 00:22:24

#13 · Mastery

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose | Robert Greene in 2023. 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.

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

Recommended by Graham Linehan on Joe Rogan Experience #2361 - Graham Linehan. 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.

#15 · 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.

#16 · Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain | Huberman Lab Essentials in 2026. That episode features Andrew Huberman (solo), Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. This is a solo Essentials episode. In total it earned 5 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss).

“if you read any of the books about Fineman or by Fineman, surely you're joking, Mr. Fineman or what do you care what other people think? These are wonderful short stories” — Andrew Huberman 00:21:53

What it is: The biography of the physicist and Nobel prize winner Richard P. Feynman - a collection of short stories, chapters told to and written down by Ralph Leighton. Feynman tells of his childhood and youth and goes into his adult life, both personally and professionally.

#17 · Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone | Huberman Lab Essent. That episode features Andrew Huberman (solo), Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. This is a solo Essentials episode revisiting his thyroid and growth hormone material. It has been genuinely recommended 4 times on the show.

“the book is called altered traits ... it's an excellent book ... very interesting book for those of you that are interested in meditation” — Andrew Huberman 00:15:04

#18 · A Fighter's Heart

Andrew Huberman brought this up on Joe Rogan Experience #2195 - Andrew Huberman (2024-08-27). 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

#19 · 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.

#20 · 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.

#21 · Atomic Habits

Chris Williamson brought this up on Chris Williamson: Fix This One Habit And 2026 Will Be Your Best Year! (2025-12-29). Chris is British podcaster and host of Modern Wisdom, one of the world's biggest podcasts and a former nightclub promoter turned personal-development thinker now based in the US. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 3 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Tim Ferriss).

“James Cle has been on my show. I think he's been on your show too. Uh best habit book of all time, Atomic Habits.” — Chris Williamson 00:44:37

What it is: No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Atomic Habits pdf

#22 · 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

#23 · 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.

#24 · 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

#25 · The Circadian Code

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on Timing Light, Food, & Exercise for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hatta in 2021. That episode features Dr. Samer Hattar, Chief of the Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms at the National Institute of Mental Health. He was among the scientists who discovered the light-sensing retinal cells (ipRGCs) that set the body's circadian clock. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman).

“we're referring to Satchin Panda's work, he wrote a beautiful book called "The Circadian Code."” — Andrew Huberman 01:17:23

What it is: A comprehensive health book and lifestyle plan to help manage the body's natural rhythms offers advice to overcome difficulty sleeping, hunger at odd times, and sudden fatigue.