Episode 70: Why “Doing Everything Right” Still Isn’t Working, with Jason Yun

Send us Fan MailWhat if your fatigue, gut flares, hormone issues, and “wired but tired” nights aren’t just about food… but about timing?In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Yun, a circadian rhythm and mitochondrial health coach (and former fitness studio owner) to talk about the often-missed foundations of health: light, sleep, and circadian signaling—and how modern indoor life quietly disrupts everything from digestion to hormones to mood.Jason shares his personal health breakdown—upside-down cortisol and melatonin patterns, sleep disruption, and hormonal chaos—and how it led him to completely pivot his career away from traditional fitness and nutrition… and into circadian rhythm work.If you’ve tried diets, supplements, and protocols but still feel stuck, this conversation will open up a whole new angle to consider.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What circadian rhythm really is—and why it impacts sleep, digestion, hormones, energy, blood pressure, and bowel movementsJason’s story: from gym owner + nutrition coach to chronic hormone disruption… and what helped him turn it aroundWhy mitochondrial health is at the center of energy (and why “eat better + exercise more” isn’t always enough)The “3-legged stool” of health Jason uses: light, water, magnetismThe #1 habit for circadian alignment: seeing sunrise with your naked eyesWhy your eyes are the master circadian control center (hello, SCN / “master clock”)Why we’re living backwards: dark days + bright nights (and why that’s a problem)How indoor life contributes to circadian disruption—and the surprising “lux” truth even on cloudy daysHow to start sunrise viewing if you’re sensitive to light (and what “blue light toxicity” looks like)Why winter should change your routines (more sleep, less intensity, more recovery)Jason’s take on SAD lamps, red light panels, and “biohacking”How EMFs can affect health—and simple mitigation strategies (especially at night)The dopamine connection: how sunlight supports dopamine (and why screens drain it)Blue light blocking glasses 101 (day vs orange vs red lenses)Why nasal breathing matters—and why mouth tape can be a powerful toolJason Yun Links & ResourcesImprovement Warrior PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fcvZdw1yT2VOJv6agr6Pi Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improvement-warrior-podcast/id1558708319Recommended Episodes:Winter Sun Log: Episode 71Summer Sun Log: Episode 80Cell Phones and Wireless Tech: Episode 54Leptin Webinars: Episode 55Breath Webinar (YouTube)https://youtu.be/1ije5PzsGfEImprovement Warrior Newsletterhttp://www.improvementwarriorfitness.com/nlSocial LinksYouTube: http://youtube.com/yuntraining Twitter/X: http://twitter.com/yuntraining Facebook: http://facebook.com/sun.yun.jason Instagram: http://instagram.com/sun.yun.jason LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonyun3010Link to my free training “The Root Cause Approach to Gut Healing”—my step-by-step framework to stop guessing and start healingLink to a free 30 minute Gut Check CallLink to my websiteDisclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.