Episode Highlights With AlexWhat circadian biology is and understanding the foundational aspects of itThe big factors that impact circadian rhythms How light, temperature, and food timing affect circadian rhythms and sleepWhy blue light isn’t bad but why timing matters so muchMore reasons why morning sunlight is so importantSunlight can help stimulate the mitochondria and even help thyroid functionHow to optimally time light exposureWhy social media exposure at night can interfere with sleep beyond just the light exposureEvery organ has a clock and the master clock in the brain is largely controlled by lightWhat chronotypes are and how these can shift over time and phases of lifeA light device that can help in rainy or dark climates or for people who can’t get optimal daily light97% of night shift workers are still sticking to circadian cues of day shift and how this is tough on circadian rhythmsTips for optimizing light for shift workers or people who have to work at nightWays to help minimize jet lag when traveling Resources We MentionAYO - Circadian Health Wearable (Use code wellnessmama for discount)Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl