Why You’re Tired, Stressed & Unfocussed (and how to fix it) - Dr Andrew Huberman

Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, podcaster and author. What does it take to live a healthy, thriving life? In his upcoming book, Dr Andrew Huberman brings together his defining work on health and wellness, covering everything from exercise and supplements to sleep and morning sunlight. So which protocols make the biggest difference, and how can we put them into a daily practice? Expect to learn how to detox from microplastics, how to get rid of your brain fog, the tips and tricks to help focus better, what the best ways to feel present are without meditation, the 4 steps to break any bad habit, Andrew’s thoughts on nicotine and its pros and cons, if we are in the midst of an overoptimisation wave and much more… - Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - 0:00 The Cortisol Hack to Unlock Your Day 7:16 Can You Actually Train Your Willpower? 18:21 The Hidden Formula for Better Learning and Focus 30:47 What Are the Best Protocols to Manage Stress? 39:06 The Optimal Mindset for Learning 42:34 Is Presence the Secret to Happiness? 53:21 Why Men Reevaluate Everything in Their Late 20s 58:20 How to Make Sense of Life’s Contradictions 01:15:14 Do We Already Have the Tools to Be Healthy? 01:20:11 Is This the Ultimate Detox Protocol For Microplastics? 01:29:45 The Devastating Toxin Exposure On 9/11 01:33:51 How Dangerous Are Nicotine Pouches? 01:42:45 The Spiciest Protocols That Didn’t Make the Book 01:44:14 Can These Protocols Be Scientifically Proven? 01:54:54 Are Golden Retrievers the Ultimate Life Hack? 02:02:58 Why Being Admired by Your Heroes Hits Different 02:08:53 VO2 Max vs Zone 2: Which Matters More? 02:25:26 What Happened to Andrew’s iPad Octopus? 02:29:34 The Section Andrew Doesn’t Want You to Skip - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com 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

Sep 14, 20262h 32mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: September 14, 2026
Duration: 2h 32m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
Watch on YouTube: ▶ Open ↗

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, podcaster and author. What does it take to live a healthy, thriving life? In his upcoming book, Dr Andrew Huberman brings together his defining work on health and wellness, covering everything from exercise and supplements to sleep and morning sunlight. So which protocols make the biggest difference, and how can we put them into a daily practice? Expect to learn how to detox from microplastics, how to get rid of your brain fog, the tips and tricks to help focus better, what the best ways to feel present are without meditation, the 4 steps to break any bad habit, Andrew’s thoughts on nicotine and its pros and cons, if we are in the midst of an overoptimisation wave and much more… - Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - 0:00 The Cortisol Hack to Unlock Your Day 7:16 Can You Actually Train Your Willpower? 18:21 The Hidden Formula for Better Learning and Focus 30:47 What Are the Best Protocols to Manage Stress? 39:06 The Optimal Mindset for Learning 42:34 Is Presence the Secret to Happiness? 53:21 Why Men Reevaluate Everything in Their Late 20s 58:20 How to Make Sense of Life’s Contradictions 01:15:14 Do We Already Have the Tools to Be Healthy? 01:20:11 Is This the Ultimate Detox Protocol For Microplastics? 01:29:45 The Devastating Toxin Exposure On 9/11 01:33:51 How Dangerous Are Nicotine Pouches? 01:42:45 The Spiciest Protocols That Didn’t Make the Book 01:44:14 Can These Protocols Be Scientifically Proven? 01:54:54 Are Golden Retrievers the Ultimate Life Hack? 02:02:58 Why Being Admired by Your Heroes Hits Different 02:08:53 VO2 Max vs Zone 2: Which Matters More? 02:25:26 What Happened to Andrew’s iPad Octopus? 02:29:34 The Section Andrew Doesn’t Want You to Skip - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com 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
Host of the Modern Wisdom podcast.
Dr. Andrew Huberman
guest
Neuroscientist and professor known for research and public education on brain, behavior, and health protocols.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Dr. Andrew Huberman, Why You’re Tired, Stressed & Unfocussed (and how to fix it) - Dr Andrew Huberman explores huberman’s unified playbook: cortisol timing, learning mechanics, and resilient agency Huberman’s central “cheat code” is to engineer a steep cortisol curve—high in the first hour(s) via light and activity, and low in the last hour via dimming and downshifting—to improve mood, focus, stress resilience, and sleep.

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