In this chat, Greg Potter, a health and wellness coach with a PhD in sleep and circadian rhythms, dives deep into chronobiology’s impact on health. He explains how biological rhythms influence sleep, mood, and well-being. Discover the benefits of a regular eating window, adjusting light exposure for better sleep, and even the intriguing connection between psychedelics and dream states. Potter shares strategies for optimizing sleep quality, using wearable technology, and the remarkable effects of timing in nutrition and exercise for enhanced health.

British researcher Greg Potter discusses circadian biology and the importance of sleep. He shares his academic background and interest in circadian biology, childhood interests, journey into sports science, and development of interest in circadian rhythms and sleep. He also explores the roles of peripheral clocks in glucose regulation and cardiovascular function, the impact of the social clock on humans, and the implications of shift work on health and performance.

Gil Carvalho, an expert in health information and nutrition, discusses the confusion surrounding conflicting health advice. Michael Lustgarten shares decades of personal data on nutrition and biomarkers for longevity. Fitness enthusiast Dave Pascoe reveals his exercise routines for health optimization. Dr. Greg Potter explores the science of sleep and morning routines, while Dr. Bill Harris emphasizes the crucial role of omega-3 fatty acids in disease prevention. Lastly, Dr. Alexis Ortega provides insights on longevity supplements and strategies.

Greg Potter, PhD. reviews the first season of the podcast, including tailoring behavior change methods, improving sleep and coping with stress, optimizing brain health, strategies for losing fat, and exploring the benefits of medications like samagletide and blood donations.

Sleep expert Greg Potter discusses the importance of circadian rhythms, consequences of poor sleep, optimal sleep duration, benefits of napping, maintaining circadian rhythm, coping with shift work, exercising with bad sleep, supplements for sleep, safety of melatonin, and important sleep habits.