Ep 119: Circadian Biology, Leptin & Light with Sarah Kleiner
The Way Forward with Alec Zeck
Exploring Diet, Light, and Health Interconnections
This chapter explores how individual dietary choices impact overall health and wellbeing by linking micro behaviors to macro outcomes. It offers practical insights for shifting towards a more protein-rich, locally-sourced diet while considering environmental factors like light exposure and their effects on leptin sensitivity.
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In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Kleiner, a Board Certified expert in Applied Quantum Biology and Certified Nutrition Coach, to explore the intricate connections between circadian rhythms, leptin sensitivity, and the role of light in overall health. Sarah shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and how her experiences shaped her unique approach to wellness.
Episode Highlights:
Sarah’s Health Journey: Sarah opens up about her personal experiences that led her to specialize in circadian biology, quantum biology, and nutrition.
Leptin Sensitivity Explained: Learn what leptin sensitivity is, how it affects your body's energy management, and why it's crucial for overall wellness.
Key Hormones: Dive into the roles of leptin, cortisol, and melatonin in the body, and how these hormones interact to regulate energy, sleep, and stress.
Sun Exposure & Tolerance: Discover the importance of sunlight in circadian biology, how to build up your tolerance to the sun and how being outdoors can impact your health.
Understanding Skin Types: Sarah discusses the Fitzpatrick system of skin types and how different skin tones respond to UV exposure.
Quantum Biology 101: Learn how electrons work in the body and why quantum biology is a game-changer for understanding health at the cellular level.
Nutrition for Hormonal Balance: Sarah highlights the importance of diet, focusing on why eating protein in the morning can help reverse leptin resistance and support optimal health.
About Sarah Kleiner:
Sarah Kleiner is Board Certified in Applied Quantum Biology by the American Naturopathic Medical Board and has over 14 years of experience working one-on-one with clients to optimize their nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. She’s also a Certified Nutrition Coach with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has completed coaching certifications with the Quantum Biology Collective. Her mission is to help people integrate circadian rhythm, health, nutrition, and light into their modern lives for optimal well-being at any age or stage of life.
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0:00 - Circadian Biology, Leptin, & Light
2:14 - Introductions
4:37 - Experiences That Led to This Approach to Health
20:28 - Why Are People Struggling With Fertility Issues
30:26 - Leptin Sensitivity
37:04 - Defining Circadian Biology and the 3 Major Hormones
42:36 - Vitamin D & Other Supplements
47:14 - Forming a Sun Callous
58:34 - Using Red Light Therapy
1:02:34 - Sun & Skin
1:17:05 - Impact & Approach to Emotional Health With Our Body
1:25:29 - How Blue Light Effects Water Production
1:48:44 - What is Quantum Biology?
1:51:44 - Food is a Form of Light
2:03:34 - Eating Protein and Fat in the Morning
2:14:22 - How Late in the Evening Should You Eat?
2:18:14 - General Thoughts on Fasting
2:25:44 - Top Testimonies
2:30:04 - Closing Thoughts
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