The New Science Of The Body Clock: How To Boost Your Immune System, Reclaim Your Energy & Improve Your Mental Health with Dr Kristen Holmes #479

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Alternative Health, Mental Health

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🗓️ 24 September 2024

⏱️ 125 minutes

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In our hyper-connected modern world, where we have access to artificial light and food around-the-clock, we've drifted far from our body’s natural rhythms. But what if reconnecting with these internal clocks could be the key to unlocking better health, more energy and even a longer life? My guest this week is Kristen Holmes, who is Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist at WHOOP, a Science Advisor to Levels Health and Arena Labs, and a member of the Tactical Leadership Board of Sports Innovation Lab. In this conversation, we explore the world of circadian biology and how aligning our daily habits with our natural rhythms can transform our health. Kristen explains the far-reaching consequences of a disrupted circadian rhythm, from metabolic disorders and increased ageing to mental health challenges and lower immune function. We discuss the critical importance of consistent sleep/wake times, even on weekends, and how this simple change can dramatically improve our psychological and physiological functioning. Kristen shares her personal experience of how aligning her circadian rhythms has boosted her productivity, focus, and overall health - she hasn't been ill for over eight years. Throughout our conversation, we explore strategies for harmonising our circadian rhythms within the context of modern life. We cover the importance of morning light exposure, the ideal timing for meals, and how to manage factors like alcohol and caffeine consumption. Kristen also provides valuable advice for shift workers on maintaining healthy rhythms despite irregular schedules. This conversation really is packed with actionable insights and I hope that it leaves you feeling empowered to take control of your daily rhythms and experience the transformative effects on your health that can help you tune into your body's natural rhythms and optimise your health. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Thanks to our sponsors: https://airbnb.co.uk/host https://thriva.co Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with KETONE.com/LIVEMORE https://drinkag1.com/livemore Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/479 DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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0:00.0	There is not a single mental health disorder that circadian rhythm disruption doesn't touch.
0:08.1	I've just seen it over and over and over again in the data. The one behavior that bubbles up and
0:14.1	is predictive of physiological and psychological functioning is sleep wake timing. The more stable it is, the higher levels of psychological
0:22.8	functioning and the stronger the physiological markers. Hey guys, how you doing? I hope you
0:29.4	having a good week so far. My name is Dr. Rongan Chatterjee, and this is my podcast. Feel
0:35.8	Better, Live More.
0:45.2	In our hyper-connected modern world, where we're exposed to artificial light at all hours and have access to food around the clock, one of the consequences is that we've drifted far
0:51.3	away from our body's natural rhythms. But could it be that reconnecting with these rhythms
0:58.0	is one of the keys to unlocking better health, more energy, and even a longer life?
1:04.0	This week, my guest is Kristen Holmes.
1:07.0	She's the global head of human performance and principal scientist at Woop, a science advisor to Levels Health and Arena Labs, and a member of the Tactical Leadership Board of Sports Innovation Lab.
1:18.6	In our conversation, we explore the world of circadian biology and how aligning our daily habits with our natural rhythms can be absolutely transformative for our health.
1:31.3	Kristen explains the far-reaching consequences of a disrupted circadian rhythm,
1:35.7	from metabolic disorders and increased aging to mental health challenges and lower immune function.
1:41.9	She also explains the critical importance of consistent sleep weight times,
1:46.6	the body's need for morning light exposure, the ideal timing for meals, and how to manage factors
1:53.3	like alcohol and caffeine. We also explore what shift workers can do to maintain healthy rhythms
1:58.9	despite irregular schedules.
2:01.3	And Kristen also shares her own personal experiences of how aligning her circadian rhythms has
2:08.6	massively boosted her productivity, focus and overall health.
2:13.2	In fact, she shares that she hasn't been ill in over eight years.
2:18.1	I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Kristen.
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