Protocols
An Operating Manual for the Human Body
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- Pre-Order
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- Expected 15 Sept 2026
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- $26.99
Publisher Description
From Andrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health podcast Huberman Lab, comes an essential guide to improving brain function, optimizing your physical health and performance, enhancing mood and energy, rewiring your nervous system, and more.
The power of your physiology can be harnessed in two complementary ways. First, through a set of foundational behaviors – core practices that substantially improve your day-to-day mental and physical state. Second, through targeted behaviors – specific tools you can use to overcome common challenges. In this book, Andrew Huberman brings both together in a set of essential “protocols.”
These protocols can help you unlock your brain and body’s full potential across seven areas:
SleepExerciseStress ControlNutritionLightFocus, Motivation and LearningPersonal Growth
For example, a simple sleep protocol includes viewing sunlight as soon as possible after waking. Another protocol uses a single breathing pattern to reduce stress in the moment. There are also protocols for getting stronger and leaner at any age, and for allowing you to learn faster.
In his clear and engaging style, Huberman explains the science behind each protocol, then shows how they can deliver immediate, effective results. What’s more, he describes how to customize them, allowing you to adapt them to your individual needs.
Drawing on decades of research – from his own work and that of the many experts he has interviewed over the years – Huberman delivers a comprehensive and indispensable guide to help you improve your mental health, physical health, and performance. This book will transform your life.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Huberman Lab is one of the world’s biggest health podcasts, with neuroscientist Dr Andrew Huberman breaking down complex science into practical advice millions of listeners can use to enhance their lives. Now, he’s distilled all that knowledge into an easy-to-digest guide to improve our mental and physical health which looks set to become the new Atomic Habits. His protocols—the word he uses to mean science-informed daily habits and tools—are clear and specific, such as using 90-minute deep work blocks with no distractions (put away your phone!) to maximise productivity, followed by a break, since this is how the brain focuses best, or getting sunlight into your eyes within 30–60 minutes of waking to set your circadian rhythm and boost energy. Together, these protocols promise to rewire your nervous system. It’s an engaging, fascinating book in which everyone can find something helpful.
