The Wellness Process 75. Ancestral Habits for Modern Health: Sleep, Light & Biohacking with Andy & Katie Mant
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Aug 19, 2025 In a lively discussion, Andy Mant and Katie Mant, cofounders of Bon Charge, share their journey toward optimizing health through ancestral habits and modern biohacking. They delve into the transformative effects of light on sleep and well-being, discussing the importance of blue light blockers and the benefits of red light therapy. Simple wellness practices like sunrise exposure and mouth taping are highlighted. The Mants emphasize aligning with nature to enhance energy and longevity, merging science with traditional techniques for better health.
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From Sleep Tracking To Product Idea
- Andy tracked his sleep with an Oura ring and found REM and deep sleep were very low before interventions.
- After using optimized red/orange lenses his REM and deep sleep roughly doubled and his overall energy improved.
Block Evening Blue Light
- Do wear orange/red blue-light-blocking glasses after sunset to create physiological darkness for your body clock.
- Stop evening blue exposure so cortisol drops and melatonin can rise, improving sleep timing and depth.
Modern Light Keeps Us Perpetually Daytime
- Ancestral light cycles synced hormones: sunrise raised cortisol, dopamine and serotonin, sunset reduced blue to raise melatonin.
- Modern LEDs mimic midday light at all hours, keeping cortisol high and disrupting circadian rhythms.