Dr. Kristen Holmes: This Sleep Mistake Ages You and Might Explain Why You Can’t Sleep

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