034: Circadian rhythm, immune/metabolism/brain health, & how light impacts sleep with Dr. Jamie Zeitzer

The Other Way

Zeitzer is an Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, as well as the co-Director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Vassar College before receiving a PhD in neurobiology from Harvard University.

💫 We cover :

• What is the circadian rhythm and why is it important
• The different types of “rhythms” within your body; per organ
• The link between your circadian rhythm and diabetes, your immune function, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers
• Social jetlag: what is it and why it is bad for your health
• Light therapy: what is it and why it is so important for good sleep and a healthy, functioning circadian rhythm
• The negative physiological effects of staying up past your innate sleep time
• Ideal sleep x wake cycle vs. erratic sleep cycle
• Understanding “how much light” to get every day
• The differences between “outdoor” light vs. inside light
• How too much sleep deprivation actually creates an “immunity” to sleepiness
• Dr. Zeitzer's sleep routine :)

+ so much more

💫 To connect with Dr. Zeitzer :

• https://profiles.stanford.edu/jamie-zeitzer

💫 Mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4212693/

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