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Why You’re Tired, Stressed & Unfocussed (and how to fix it) - Dr Andrew Huberman #1150

Why You’re Tired, Stressed & Unfocussed (and how to fix it) - Dr Andrew Huberman #1150

Modern Wisdom
Sep 14, 2026 2h 33m
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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… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ 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 Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) The Cortisol Hack to Unlock Your Day (07:16) 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 Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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