138: The Shocking Truth About Blue Light and Your Sleep with Bon Charge's Katie & Andy Mant

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"Blue light after dark can really impact your body's natural ability to produce melatonin," says Katie Mant, who joins the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast with her husband Andy to discuss their journey founding Bon Charge, a company dedicated to optimizing sleep and health through light management. The couple shares how they went from experimenting with "safety goggles" in their bedroom to developing stylish blue light blocking glasses that effectively filter specific wavelengths of light. They explain why managing our exposure to artificial light is crucial in today's world, where our ancient circadian rhythms are constantly disrupted by modern technology.

Andy and Katie delve into the science behind light's impact on our biology, discussing how different frequencies of light affect our hormones, sleep quality, and overall well-being. They also explore the benefits of red light therapy for anti-aging and muscle recovery. This episode offers practical insights on how to incorporate light management into daily life without completely disconnecting from the modern world. Tune in to learn how small changes in your light environment can lead to significant improvements in your health and appearance.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Wear blue light blocking glasses 2-3 hours before bed to improve sleep quality by allowing your body to produce melatonin naturally.

2. Get outside for morning sunlight and evening sunset to support your circadian rhythm and overall wellbeing.

3. Try red light therapy for anti-aging benefits and muscle recovery after workouts. The near-infrared light penetrates deep to relax muscles and smooth skin.

4. Make small, sustainable changes rather than overhauling your entire lifestyle. Simple tweaks like changing a lightbulb or wearing blue blockers can have a big impact.

5. Balance modern technology use with ancestral practices. You don't have to give up devices completely, but be intentional about when you use them and protect yourself with blue blocking glasses.

Memorable Quotes

1. "We want to be able to reach people before they get sick. It's great to help people recover, but how do we reach those who are healthy already or starting to go down the slippery slope?" - Andy Mant

2. "There's nothing wrong with the modern world. We're blessed to be in a time of rapid technological advancement. It's just not letting it overrun us, remembering where we've come from, and making sure we blend both." - Katie Mant

3. "When we apply heat after we work out, it enables the muscles to start relaxing, more energy to be produced in the muscular system. As a result, we start to recover faster." - Andy Mant

Connect with Katie & Andy Mant

Website - boncharge.com

Instagram / Andy - https://www.instagram.com/iamandymant

Instagram / Katie - https://www.instagram.com/katiemant_

Resources Mentioned

Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/

Whoop (fitness tracker): https://www.whoop.com/

Oura Ring (sleep and activity tracker): https://ouraring.com/

The Telepathy Tapes (podcast): https://thetelepathytapes.com/

Dave Asprey (biohacker and entrepreneur): https://daveasprey.com/

Brian Johnson (biohacker and entrepreneur): https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.co/

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