In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lynne Peeples, science journalist and author of Inner Clock: Living by the Light of Our Circadian Rhythms. Lynne’s work uncovers the profound impact our body’s internal clocks have on our health, energy, and overall well-being—and how modern life is throwing them off balance.
We cover:
🕑 What exactly is our circadian rhythm?
🕑 What our inner clocks are & why they are important to be in sync
🕑 Why it’s not just “getting natural light in the morning”
🕑 How our inner clocks get off track
🕑 How our indoor environments are impacting our circadian rhythm & wellbeing
🕑 What LUX is & why it’s important to be aware of
🕑 Lynne’s experience living in a bunker for 10 days cut off from any cues of time of day
🕑 As well as camping in Alaska with almost 24 hours of daylight
🕑 The importance of our light & dark cycles & how to optimise each in our daily lives
🕑 What to remember about sleep & circadian rhythms
🕑 Tips whether you are an “early bird” or “night owl”
🕑 What social jet lag is & why it’s a problem
🕑 The negative effects of circadian disruption, acutely & chronically
🕑 Why eating dinner earlier is supportive for our inner clocks + sleep
🕑 The impacts of caffeine & alcohol
🕑 The exciting concepts if, how or when hospitals utilise circadian rhythm concepts to support their patients
🕑 The three C’s to help you support your inner clocks
whilst also living your life!
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Book: Inner Clock: Living by the Light of Our Circadian Rhythms
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