#122 4th Most Popular Podcast of 2024: The Science of Circadian Rhythm (Part 1), Prevalence of Social Jet Lag & Natural Ways to Boost Energy Levels - Dr Tom Buckley

Morning sunlight. Coffee habits. Sleep that actually fuels you. Dr Tom Buckley and Andrew May take us inside the body’s internal clock—how circadian rhythms shape energy, hormones, mood, and productivity. From jet lag to social jetlag, teaching kids and teams about energy, and why today’s lifestyle may shorten lives, to aligning tasks with your chronotype for peak performance—this is about practical science you can use every day. Health, energy, memory, performance—it all starts with syncing your clock. 1:00 – Reflections on the podcast journey 13:00 – What is circadian rhythm? 20:20 – Jet lag vs social jet lag 24:50 – Free-running cycles on holidays 29:00 – How light influences your body 38:00 – Teaching energy management & coffee habits 45:00 – Long-term caffeine effects & alternatives 51:00 – Lifestyle choices impacting children’s lifespan 58:50 – Mood disorders & resetting the circadian clock 1:08:00 – Physical activity, homeostasis & memory 1:16:00 – Chronotypes & aligning tasks for productivity 1:22:10 – Sunlight, circadian reset & daily habits 1:27:30 – Building the basics for 80% effectiveness Resources: Everything mentioned here