Zeitzer is an Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, as well as the co-Director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Vassar College before receiving a PhD in neurobiology from Harvard University.? We cover :What is the circadian rhythm and why is it importantThe different types of “rhythms” within your body; per organThe link between your circadian rhythm and diabetes, your immune function, and even neurodegenerative diseases like AlzheimersSocial  jetlag: what is it and why it is bad for your healthLight therapy: what is it and why it is so important for good sleep and a healthy, functioning circadian rhythmThe negative physiological effects of staying up past your innate sleep timeIdeal sleep x wake cycle vs. erratic sleep cycleUnderstanding “how much light” to get every dayThe differences between “outdoor” light vs. inside lightHow too much sleep deprivation actually creates an “immunity” to sleepinessDr. Zeitzer's sleep routine :)+ so much more? To connect with Dr. Zeitzer :https://profiles.stanford.edu/jamie-zeitzer? Mentioned in this episode:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4212693/ Support the showTo connect with Kasia @Nourish_Podcast (​​​​Instagram) www.nourishpodcast.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests