Season 1 – Episode 4: Melatonin – the night time hormone

Have you ever wondered why most people lean towards dark bedrooms for a good night's sleep? How light at night can affect our sleep is the focus of this episode of Light O’Clock. Dr. Elise McGlashan, an expert from the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, joins us to discuss how our bodies use light to regulate melatonin production, the nighttime hormone crucial to our sleep-wake cycle. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Dr. Elise McGlashan on Light O'Clock as we uncover the science behind the interplay of light and sleep. Contact us: [email protected] Website: https://tscnlab.org/podcast