How to Reclaim Your Brain in 2026 - Dr Andrew Huberman (4K)

Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster. There’s an overwhelming amount of information on how to level up your body and mind, and it can be difficult to know where the latest science truly stands. Thankfully, Dr. Andrew Huberman breaks down the research on habits, the brain, sleep, supplements, and his personal go-to protocols. Expect to learn why high cortisol isn’t actually a bad think to have a lot of, Andrew’s advice on how to overcome burnout, what the new science of better sleep would be, how to make and set better habits easier, what Andrew thinks of the new “protein in everything” trend, the next wave of supplements to take to optimise your life, Andrew’s take on religion and faith and much more… - 0:00 How Cortisol Programs Our Day 9:22 Understanding Stress & Burnout 14:16 The Silent Cost of Sleep Debt 21:47 Breakthrough Secrets for Better Sleep 36:19 Should We Sleep With Our Head Raised? 51:44 The #1 Hack for Deep Focus 01:08:08 The Science of Spirituality 01:25:28 How Much Can We Control Our Internal World? 01:33:38 Why Understanding People Changes Everything 01:46:35 Healthy Media Habits 02:06:28 The Next Breakthrough Supplement 02:25:09 The Nutrient That Heals Your Second Brain 02:31:24 Hacking Your Mitochondrial DNA 02:39:55 Making Sense of Complex Health Issues 03:04:02 Andrew’s Upcoming Book - Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom New pricing since recording: Function is now just $365, plus get $25 off at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostDr. Andrew Hubermanguest

Jan 5, 20263h 5mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: January 5, 2026
Duration: 3h 5m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster. There’s an overwhelming amount of information on how to level up your body and mind, and it can be difficult to know where the latest science truly stands. Thankfully, Dr. Andrew Huberman breaks down the research on habits, the brain, sleep, supplements, and his personal go-to protocols. Expect to learn why high cortisol isn’t actually a bad think to have a lot of, Andrew’s advice on how to overcome burnout, what the new science of better sleep would be, how to make and set better habits easier, what Andrew thinks of the new “protein in everything” trend, the next wave of supplements to take to optimise your life, Andrew’s take on religion and faith and much more… - 0:00 How Cortisol Programs Our Day 9:22 Understanding Stress & Burnout 14:16 The Silent Cost of Sleep Debt 21:47 Breakthrough Secrets for Better Sleep 36:19 Should We Sleep With Our Head Raised? 51:44 The #1 Hack for Deep Focus 01:08:08 The Science of Spirituality 01:25:28 How Much Can We Control Our Internal World? 01:33:38 Why Understanding People Changes Everything 01:46:35 Healthy Media Habits 02:06:28 The Next Breakthrough Supplement 02:25:09 The Nutrient That Heals Your Second Brain 02:31:24 Hacking Your Mitochondrial DNA 02:39:55 Making Sense of Complex Health Issues 03:04:02 Andrew’s Upcoming Book - Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom New pricing since recording: Function is now just $365, plus get $25 off at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Dr. Andrew Huberman
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Dr. Andrew Huberman, How to Reclaim Your Brain in 2026 - Dr Andrew Huberman (4K) explores harness cortisol, sleep, and faith to reclaim your brain This conversation between Chris Williamson and Dr. Andrew Huberman explores how to 'reclaim your brain' by understanding cortisol rhythms, sleep architecture, light exposure, and daily habits. Huberman reframes cortisol from being purely a “stress hormone” to a critical driver of healthy wakefulness, mood, and longevity when timed correctly—especially via the morning cortisol awakening response and bright light exposure. They dive into practical protocols for improving sleep (light, temperature, breathing, carbs, supplements, glymphatic clearance), managing burnout, and structuring attention in a world dominated by digital distraction. The discussion then broadens into habit change, addiction, spirituality, medical complexity, and Chris’s personal struggle with chronic health issues, highlighting the interplay between neuroscience, lifestyle design, and meaning.

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