We're Getting Ahead of Seasonal Affective Disorder So We Don't Feel like Crap this Winter!

If you've ever felt down or depressed  in the winter months, or know someone who has - today's episode is for you. And there is a *very specific* reason we're talking about this TODAY, instead of waiting until we're actually in it come winter.Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as "SAD",  "winter depression" or the "winter blues" - affects a lottt of us by varying degrees. Whether it's feelings of apathy, sadness, lethargy or just down right crappy-garbage-ness,  the symptoms can be intense, and far reaching. The thing is? NOW is the time to really get ahead of it, to start implementing some strategies to support your biology so you have a smooth winter ahead.Of course, these strategies also work if you're in the midst of winter as well, but they  DO make a notable difference if you start them well before the cold days of winter. Today we're covering:people butting in lineWhat SAD is, and symptomsWhy you crave more carbs in the winter5 Top Tips to support your system Today's feelgood thing SAD Light referenced  - https://www.amazon.ca/Therapy-Sunlight-Control-Brightness-Adjustment/dp/B09DP3HK1H/ref=sr_1_19?crid=1V6VRU3U5NWI7&keywords=circadian%2Boptics%2Blight%2Btherapy%2Blamp&qid=1698696523&sprefix=circadian%2Bopti%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-19&th=1The Key Moments in this episode are:00:01:40 - grown up questions 00:04:20 - proud of Marc00:08:35 - why start now 00:10:35- SAD symptoms 00:12:00 - Carb Cravings 00:13:30 -Vitamin D00:16:00 - Light Therapy Timing  00:18:50 - nature and exercise equation 00:20:20 - sweater weather