The spirituality & consciousness 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 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 · 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.

#7 · Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on A Science-Supported Journaling Protocol to Improve Mental & Physical Health in 2023. 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

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

Andrew Huberman brought this up on How to Control Your Metabolism by Thyroid & Growth Hormone | Huberman Lab Essent (2025-03-06). 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

#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 · An Immense World

Recommended by Andrew Huberman on Science & Tools of Learning & Memory | Dr. David Eagleman. That episode features David Eagleman, Stanford neuroscientist, best-selling author (Livewired), and science communicator. Founder of the former sensory-substitution company Neosensory and host of the Inner Cosmos podcast. In total it earned 3 separate on-air endorsements across 2 different shows (Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman).

“Ed Young wrote a book called An Immense World... for an animal lover like me, it's I found it really spectacular.” — Andrew Huberman 01:37:18

#15 · Wherever You Go, There You Are

Andrew Huberman brought this up on How to Expand Your Consciousness | Dr. Christof Koch (2025-09-15). 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.

#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 · The Creative Act: A Way of Being

Recommended by Lex Fridman on Ivanka Trump: Politics, Family, Real Estate, Fashion, Music, and Life | Lex Frid. 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.

#18 · Steve Jobs

Andrew Huberman brought this up on How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield (2025-10-20). 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.

#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 · The Secret Pulse of Time

Andrew Huberman brought this up on Science & Health Benefits of Belief in God & Religion | Dr. David DeSteno (2025-08-25). That episode features Dr. David DeSteno, Professor of psychology at Northeastern University and host of the podcast 'How God Works.' He studies the science of morality, emotion, and the health benefits of religious practice, and is the author of 'How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion.'. It has been genuinely recommended 2 times on the show.

“there's a wonderful book um that's not available in audio form called the secret pulse of time that that gets into how this uh expansion contraction works” — Andrew Huberman 01:37:49

What it is: "Have you ever fantasized about having more time - now, this minute, to accomplish everything you need and want to get done today? Or wondered why time flies when you are thoroughly engrossed in something? Or why minutes pass so slowly when you're standing in line at the store or airport, or on hold waiting for a customer service rep to answer your call? Or how, simply, to find more time to relax and unwind?" From the bookjacket.

#22 · A World Without Email

The endorsement here comes from Andrew Huberman, on ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus in 2021. Andrew is Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. This is a solo episode with no guest.

“He's also written an excellent book, "A world without Email." I've never met him, but I'm a huge admirer of his work” — Andrew Huberman 02:12:28

#23 · Lifespan: Why We Age - and Why We Don't Have To

Recommended by Russell Kane on Russell Kane: How To Build Confidence & Stay Young | E79. Russell is Multi-award-winning British stand-up comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter, host of the Evil Genius podcast.

“david sinclair's the guy you want to read if you read one book it will change your life it's why we age and why we don't have to” — Russell Kane 01:24:28

#24 · Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain

Andrew Huberman brought this up on Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety (2021-03-08). 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.

#25 · Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life

The endorsement here comes from Arthur Brooks, on Arthur Brooks — Finding The Meaning of Your Life in 2025. Arthur is Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, and bestselling author of 15 books on happiness, including 'Build the Life You Want' (with Oprah), 'From Strength to Strength,' and 'The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness.'.

“he has a book called awe, A W E. It's a great book” — Arthur Brooks 01:10:58