35 // The Science Of Our Inner Clocks, Circadian Rhythms, & Why Your Sleep & Health Depend on Light, with Lynne Peeples

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lynne Peeples, science journalist and author of Inner Clock: Living by the Light of Our Circadian Rhythms. Lynne’s work uncovers the profound impact our body’s internal clocks have on our health, energy, and overall well-being—and how modern life is throwing them off balance.We cover:🕑 What exactly is our circadian rhythm?🕑 What our inner clocks are & why they are important to be in sync🕑 Why it’s not just “getting natural light in the morning”🕑 How our inner clocks get off track🕑 How our indoor environments are impacting our circadian rhythm & wellbeing🕑 What LUX is & why it’s important to be aware of🕑 Lynne’s experience living in a bunker for 10 days cut off from any cues of time of day🕑 As well as camping in Alaska with almost 24 hours of daylight🕑 The importance of our light & dark cycles & how to optimise each in our daily lives🕑 What to remember about sleep & circadian rhythms🕑 Tips whether you are an “early bird” or “night owl”🕑 What social jet lag is & why it’s a problem🕑 The negative effects of circadian disruption, acutely & chronically 🕑 Why eating dinner earlier is supportive for our inner clocks + sleep🕑 The impacts of caffeine & alcohol 🕑 The exciting concepts if, how or when hospitals utilise circadian rhythm concepts to support their patients🕑 The three C’s to help you support your inner clocks whilst also living your life! ----------📖 Connect with Lynne Peeples:Book: Inner Clock: Living by the Light of Our Circadian RhythmsWebsiteInstagram🎧 Loved this episode? Share it on Instagram and tag me @iamsophiekate so I can thank you!😎 Save $ on any of your own blue blocking glasses or circadian friendly bulbs/lamps here🎧✨🍋⚡️🌞🪩 Connect with me:IG: @iamsophiekateLinks: https://msha.ke/iamsophiekate🎧✨🍋⚡️🌞🪩🍒 Wanting support with your health holistically?1:1 holistic health coaching + mentorship available - dm me on IG to learn more 🪩 If you loved this ep + are enjoying the pod - please make sure to follow so you don’t miss out on any of the delicious episodes coming up 😍🌞 AND, it would mean the absolute world if you rated & reviewed, I love any feedback + want to make this better for all of you trusting me in your earholes!