93% Indoors Is Stealing Your Sleep (Outdoor Rx Fix) | Dr. John La Puma episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 36 MIN

93% Indoors Is Stealing Your Sleep (Outdoor Rx Fix) | Dr. John La Puma

from Another Million Miles Podcast · host anothermillionmiles

I’ve always known I’m a “nature person”… but in this conversation, Dr. John La Puma put science behind what my body has been trying to tell me for years: our indoor lifestyle is biologically mismatched with how we’re designed to thrive. AMM WITH DR. JOHN Today’s guest is Dr. John La Puma — a two-time New York Times bestselling physician, known to millions as ChefMD®, and the creator of Outdoor Rx: a practical system for reversing what he calls the “Indoor Epidemic,” using food + nature as medicine. AMM WITH DR. JOHN In this episode, we unpack why spending 93% of life indoors can quietly steal your sleep, focus, mood, and health span—and how repurposing just 2–5 intentional hours outside per week can start to restore what modern life drains. Dr. La Puma breaks down research from 2,000+ peer-reviewed studies and gives you simple, actionable protocols you can start today. AMM WITH DR. JOHN What you’ll learn: The “120-minute longevity threshold” (and what to do with it) AMM WITH DR. JOHN Why morning sky light (not staring at the sun) helps reset your sleep-wake cycle and dopamine AMM WITH DR. JOHN How green exercise can feel easier and deliver a bigger nervous-system payoff AMM WITH DR. JOHN The real issue behind “screen time” (hint: it’s stimulation + sympathetic overload) AMM WITH DR. JOHN How to use nature like a prescription—even if you live in a city AMM WITH DR. JOHN If you’ve been feeling burnt out, foggy, wired-but-tired, or like your nervous system is stuck in “go mode,” this episode is your permission slip to get simpler—and get results. 🎧 Listen now, and if this lands for you, share it with the friend who “does everything right” but still doesn’t feel restored.

I’ve always known I’m a “nature person”… but in this conversation, Dr. John La Puma put science behind what my body has been trying to tell me for years: our indoor lifestyle is biologically mismatched with how we’re designed to thrive. AMM WITH DR. JOHN Today’s guest is Dr. John La Puma — a two-time New York Times bestselling physician, known to millions as ChefMD®, and the creator of Outdoor Rx: a practical system for reversing what he calls the “Indoor Epidemic,” using food + nature as medicine. AMM WITH DR. JOHN In this episode, we unpack why spending 93% of life indoors can quietly steal your sleep, focus, mood, and health span—and how repurposing just 2–5 intentional hours outside per week can start to restore what modern life drains. Dr. La Puma breaks down research from 2,000+ peer-reviewed studies and gives you simple, actionable protocols you can start today. AMM WITH DR. JOHN What you’ll learn: The “120-minute longevity threshold” (and what to do with it) AMM WITH DR. JOHN Why morning sky light (not staring at the sun) helps reset your sleep-wake cycle and dopamine AMM WITH DR. JOHN How green exercise can feel easier and deliver a bigger nervous-system payoff AMM WITH DR. JOHN The real issue behind “screen time” (hint: it’s stimulation + sympathetic overload) AMM WITH DR. JOHN How to use nature like a prescription—even if you live in a city AMM WITH DR. JOHN If you’ve been feeling burnt out, foggy, wired-but-tired, or like your nervous system is stuck in “go mode,” this episode is your permission slip to get simpler—and get results. 🎧 Listen now, and if this lands for you, share it with the friend who “does everything right” but still doesn’t feel restored.

NOW PLAYING

93% Indoors Is Stealing Your Sleep (Outdoor Rx Fix) | Dr. John La Puma

0:00 36:55

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives. The Small Business Startup School – Business Notes | Financial Literacy | Retail Psychology – For Professionals & Entrepreneurs The Small Business Startup School Inc. Starting or buying a small business? While personal circumstances may vary, business patterns remain timeless. On The Small Business Startup School, we explore strategies, insights, and practical solutions to help entrepreneurs confidently navigate their journey.Hosted by Ola Williams—a retail entrepreneur, fintech founder, and financial coach with over two decades of experience—this podcast marries financial awareness and retail psychology with optimism to deliver actionable takeaways.Join us to learn, grow, and connect as we uncover the keys to business success.Let’s continue to learn together and be encouraged to keep on connecting! DIOSA. Carolina Sanper This podcast is a sacred space created by Carolina Sanper where you connect with your inner wisdom and embody your magnetic feminine power.It is the realization that the mystical realm is where you plant the seeds of your desired reality.It is a portal to your true essence: awareness, presence, and receiving with ease. Welcome home, DIOSA. 🖤 XXX Tech by SOVRYN Dr. Brian Sovryn The crossroads between technology, sensuality, and metaphysics - and the longest running anarchist podcast in the world! Brought to you by Dr. Brian Sovryn.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Another Million Miles Podcast?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this Another Million Miles Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on January 23, 2026.

What is this episode about?

I’ve always known I’m a “nature person”… but in this conversation, Dr. John La Puma put science behind what my body has been trying to tell me for years: our indoor lifestyle is biologically mismatched with how we’re designed to thrive. AMM WITH...

Can I download this Another Million Miles Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!