Polyvagal Theory

This book by Stephen Porges was genuinely recommended once in the episodes we index, on Andrew Huberman. The people who vouched for it on air: Andrew Huberman. It comes up in conversations about anxiety & stress, brain health, depression & mood, exercise & strength, gut health. Every quote below is verbatim, attributed, and linked to the exact second it was said. Sourced expert opinion, not medical advice.

• “I love, love, love the book 'Polyvagal Theory' by Stephen Porges. I think it's a beautiful description of our understanding about the vagus nerve.”

  Why it counts as a recommendation: “I love, love, love the book”
  Andrew Huberman · Huberman Lab · Jun 202501:33:15

  Said during "Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Mood, Alertness & Neuroplasticity". The episode features Andrew Huberman (solo episode): Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. This is a solo episode with no guest. Huberman demystifies the vagus nerve, showing it can alert, calm, lift mood, and boost learning, not just relax you.