Dear Dr Huberman. I’ve become a fan of yours and have always walked away with so much knowledge about improving my life. I suffer from chronic pain from a vehicle accident. I rolled my car after working a 36 hour shift. I value anything that you suggest. I’m looking for apps for meditation and mindfulness. Can you please share your thoughts on apps you would suggest?? I’m easy overwhelmed and end up doing nothing. Not very helpful. Love your program!!!!! Don’t ever stop; you’re helping me beyond anything I have tried. I’m deeply grateful for you.🙏🙏

Andrew Huberman has spoken about the benefits of using meditation apps like Waking Up to aid with managing stress and maintaining a consistent mindfulness practice. Waking Up offers various guided meditation sessions, mindfulness trainings, yoga nidra sessions, and more, which can be particularly beneficial even for those with busy schedules. Yoga nidra, in particular, is highlighted as a powerful tool for achieving deep rest and restoring mental vigor, without inducing sleepiness, making it useful when dealing with restless nights or stress 1 2.

For managing chronic pain specifically, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is another approach recommended. This method encourages a non-judgmental acceptance of pain, which can be effective for some individuals. Research shows that these techniques can help with anxiety, depression, and pain, among other issues, although their effectiveness can vary among individuals 3.

So, you might find the Waking Up app to be a useful starting point to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine, along with exploring mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques. Always consider trying different approaches to see which works best for your circumstances.