Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted

2026-09-03 · 136 min · 19 entities

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Link in episode "Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted": https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DExmJwB

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Link in episode "Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted": https://doaccircle.com/
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Link in episode "Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted": https://thediary.com/collections/shop
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Link in episode "Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted": https://doaccircle.com/
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Link in episode "Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted": https://thediary.com/collections/shop
references BWjLTZK website

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Link in episode "Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted": https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK
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Link in episode "Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted": https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DExmJwB

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Link in episode "Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted": https://functionhealth.com/DOAC

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Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman returns to reveal the truth about GLP-1s, peptides, and the testosterone collapse, and the 10 protocols he uses every day to fix his sleep, stress, and focus! Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is host of the world's No. 1 health podcast 'Huberman Lab', and is also the author of his upcoming book, 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body'. He explains: ■ His 10 protocols to become the healthiest version of yourself ■ Why high cortisol first thing in the morning is actually good for you ■ The eye-movement trick to fall asleep instantly ■ A neuroscientist's take on God, prayer, and religion ■ The simple trick that lowers your blood sugar spikes after you eat Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:21 Introducing Protocols 00:03:44 When High Cortisol Is A Good Thing 00:06:42 Why Hydration Matters 00:07:55 Why Morning Sunlight Matters 00:13:18 How Light Can Boost Metabolism 00:18:49 Why Sunlight Is A Powerful Health Tool 00:20:53 How To Offset Night Shifts And Screen Time 00:23:58 The Best Exercise Routine For All-Round Fitness 00:25:56 Do Ice Baths Raise Cortisol? 00:28:48 How To Build Willpower And Tenacity 00:31:18 What Does Calming Your Nervous System Mean? 00:35:48 The Comfort Crisis: Do Hard Things 00:38:31 What Should You Actually Eat? 00:41:28 How Starchy Foods Can Calm Stress 00:43:29 Cortisol Is Not The Stress Hormone 00:46:20 How To Reduce Stress Fast 00:52:08 How To Increase Your HRV 00:55:44 The Eye Movement Trick To Fall Back To Sleep 01:00:24 Ads 01:02:26 Could A Peptide Improve REM Sleep? 01:03:47 The Truth About Peptides 01:12:55 What Psychedelics Can Teach Us About Reality 01:18:25 Do You Believe In God As A Neuroscientist? 01:28:14 Could Religion Be An Antidote To Modern Suffering? 01:36:43 Ads 01:37:52 How To Create The Ideal Sleep Environment 01:39:29 You Need To Do Effortful Work Daily 01:47:52 How To Tap Into Your Unconscious 01:54:27 Glymphatic Drainage: Can It Reduce Eye Bags? 01:58:39 Do You Really Need Supplements? 02:03:44 The Benefits Of A Post-Meal Walk 02:07:22 Why Metabolism Doesn't Have To Decline With Age Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DOAC-Prof-Andrew-Huberman-Independent-Research-Further-Reading-v2.1.pdf Take Andrew Huberman’s ‘Protocols’ quiz here! https://10protocols.web.app/ Follow Andrew Huberman: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DExmJwB Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1ACSEfP Huberman Lab Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3mXpbNy You can pre-order 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9j6yBxC Previous guests mentioned in this episode: Dr. Roger Seheult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQJlGHVmdrA Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmz--DQty8o Dr. Arthur Brooks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRY-foz-ZAw Dr. David Sinclair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnvWAP99r3Y Dr. Martha Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fajtQSCHfvE Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyhmvAL-iYw The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC