Huberman Lab
Huberman Lab
Mewil
Essentials: Sleep Toolkit for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing
39 minutes Posted Jun 11, 2026 at 8:00 am.
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss science-supported tools to improve sleep by supporting a healthy circadian rhythm using key behaviors and environmental cues. I explain specific morning, afternoon and evening behaviors that will increase daytime alertness and support deeper, more consistent sleep at night. I also cover sleep supplements, the effects of caffeine, alcohol and THC on sleep, as well as practical strategies for managing jet lag and shift work. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps
Sleep Toolkit
Optimal Cortisol Rhythms, Tool: View Morning Sunlight
Morning Sunlight Guide, Artificial Light, Cloudy Days
Sponsor: Eight Sleep
Morning & Body Temperature, Tools: Deliberate Cold Exposure, Exercise
Morning: Caffeine Timing
Morning: Meal Timing & Alertness
Circadian Clock; 3 Daily Critical Periods
Afternoon: Caffeine, Naps, Exercise
Tool: Late Afternoon/Evening Sunlight
Sponsor: AG1
Evening Tools: Artificial Lights; Hot Tub/Sauna, Bedroom Temperature
Alcohol, THC & Effects on Sleep
Sleep Supplements: Magnesium Threonate, Apigenin & Theanine
Caution for Melatonin Supplementation
Sponsor: LMNT
Weekends, Tool: Consistent Sleep Schedule
Jet Lag, Tool: Temperature Minimum
Shift Work, Tool: Red Light
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss science-supported tools to improve sleep by supporting a healthy circadian rhythm using key behaviors and environmental cues. I explain specific morning, afternoon and evening behaviors that will increase daytime alertness and support deeper, more consistent sleep at night. I also cover sleep supplements, the effects of caffeine, alcohol and THC on sleep, as well as practical strategies for managing jet lag and shift work. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Sleep Toolkit (00:00:21) Optimal Cortisol Rhythms, Tool: View Morning Sunlight (00:03:44) Morning Sunlight Guide, Artificial Light, Cloudy Days (00:08:04) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:09:22) Morning & Body Temperature, Tools: Deliberate Cold Exposure, Exercise (00:11:38) Morning: Caffeine Timing (00:13:22) Morning: Meal Timing & Alertness (00:15:36) Circadian Clock; 3 Daily Critical Periods (00:17:10) Afternoon: Caffeine, Naps, Exercise (00:19:34) Tool: Late Afternoon/Evening Sunlight (00:21:41) Sponsor: AG1 (00:23:00) Evening Tools: Artificial Lights; Hot Tub/Sauna, Bedroom Temperature (00:26:40) Alcohol, THC & Effects on Sleep (00:27:39) Sleep Supplements: Magnesium Threonate, Apigenin & Theanine (00:31:03) Caution for Melatonin Supplementation (00:31:41) Sponsor: LMNT (00:33:13) Weekends, Tool: Consistent Sleep Schedule (00:34:00) Jet Lag, Tool: Temperature Minimum (00:37:41) Shift Work, Tool: Red Light (00:38:30) Recap Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices🧬 DOWNLOAD THE PDF SUMMARY:Don't miss the specific dosages and timing protocols discussed today. Get the full visual guide and supplement breakdown here:👇https://goo.su/VOTEbVerified Science Resources.