89 // Your Body Isn't Broken... It Might Just Be Out Of Rhythm: Circadian Biology with Karinda Wholistix - PART ONE!

Part 1: Harnessing Your Circadian Rhythm for Better Health with Karinda WholistixIf you've been following me for a while or listened to any of these eps, you'll know I'm INCREDIBLY passionate about circadian health. I truly believe it's one of the most overlooked foundations of our wellbeing, yet it's something we can all start improving today.In Part 1 of this delicious conversation, I'm joined by naturopath Karinda Wholistix (an absolute fave guest!!) to explore the incredible science behind our circadian rhythm and why our relationship with light has such a profound impact on our sleep, hormones, energy, metabolism, fertility and overall health.We dive into why our bodies are designed to work in rhythm with the sun (& with darkness), what modern life is doing to disrupt that, & most importantly, the simple changes you can make that don't require expensive supplements or complicated routines.In this episode we chat about:What your circadian rhythm actually is (and why it matters so much)Why light is one of the most powerful signals your body receives every single dayHow morning sunlight helps regulate your hormones, energy & sleepWhat blue light is, why it matters, and how it can impact melatonin productionWhy melatonin is so much more than just your "sleep hormone"The difference between natural sunlight & artificial indoor lightingSimple ways to create a more circadian-friendly home after sunsetThe importance of meal timing and why eating late at night may be working against your biologyEasy, realistic changes you can make to support your health without feeling overwhelmedTips for shift workers or anyone living somewhere with limited sunlightWhether you're brand new to circadian health or you've already started making changes, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed information that you can start implementing straight away (AND super easy to understand!!)Connect with KarindaInstagramFree Circadian Rhythm GuideLive Masterclass coming upHow to change your phone to red light ✨ Make sure you come back next week for Part 2!In Part 2, we dive even deeper into the connection between circadian rhythms, hormones, fertility, metabolism, liver health and mitochondria, plus Karinda shares the daily habits she prioritises to support her own health & own circadian rhythm.• My Circadian App• Blue light blocking glasses from Balterra - dc: Sophie10• Red & amber light bulbs from BonCharge - dc: SOPHIE15🎧✨🍋⚡️🌞🪩  Connect with me:IG: @iamsophiekateEnquire about health coaching here🎧✨🍋⚡️🌞🪩 🪩 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 😍⚡️ If you feel called - share to your IG stories & tag @iamsophiekate🌞 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!