April 16, 2025 • 41 mins
The pace of modern life often leaves us feeling rundown and exhausted. But there’s a simple solution many of us overlook: living within your circadian rhythm. The small habits of when we eat, sleep, exercise, socialize, and get light have an outsized impact on our health and energy. Circadian expert, Dr. Kristen Holmes breaks down how to harness the power behind these circadian behaviors to live a healthier, more aligned life. And best of all? They’re all free habits that are within your power to control right now.
Follow me here:
www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul
www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/
(00:00) Intro
(01:31) How Circadian Health Can Improve Your Life
(03:20) Circadian Rhythms in the Modern World
(04:47) What Are Circadian Rhythms?
(06:09) How Circadian Misalignment Affects the Body
(09:09) Prioritize Circadian Health to Reach Your Potential
(10:44) The Importance of Light Behavior
(12:09) Get Natural Light Within 20 Minutes of Waking
(15:14) How Light Influences Sleep-Wake Consistency
(18:18) Why We Haven't Adapted to Blue Light at Night
(21:00) How Circadian Habits Impact Melatonin Production
(23:39) When Circadian Disorders Require Medical Help
(25:28) WHOOP Ad
(26:40) Huel Ad
(27:48) What Is Time-Restricted Eating?
(31:47) Time Your Exercise and Socializing
(35:23) Take Control of Your Life with Circadian Health
(39:04) Bon Charge Ad
Sponsored by:
WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/
Huel - https://huel.com/kristen
Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN used code KRISTEN for 15% off
SYNCID
MB0116M6KMABWXP
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.