3 Sept 2026 · 2 h 16 min
Books from Andrew Huberman
“Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted”
3 books mentioned
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The conversation
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman returns to discuss his new book 'Protocols', outlining ten daily practices for sleep, stress, and focus. He explains the science behind cortisol, willpower, and neuroplasticity, and shares techniques like the physiological sigh and an eye-movement trick for better sleep. The conversation also covers his personal faith, GLP-1 drugs, and the importance of behavioral tools over supplements.
Talking points
- Ten daily health protocols from his new book
- Cortisol as an energy-mobilizing hormone
- Anterior midcingulate cortex as a tenacity muscle
- Physiological sigh for real-time stress reduction
- Eye movement trick to fall back asleep
- Peptides and GLP-1 drugs for sleep and weight loss
- Personal faith and prayer practice
- Neuroplasticity through effortful work and self-testing


