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Today's episode provides a host of information on what makes us sleepy, sleep soundly, and feel awake and alert. It covers a broad range of tools for anyone wishing to improve their sleep and wakeful state. The science and logic for each tool are described.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:23) Sponsors: AG1, LMNT, Waking Up
(00:06:54) What Is Sleep Really For?
(00:09:33) Sleep Hunger
(00:11:09) Caffeine: Devil & Angel
(00:15:34) Timing Your Sleep Properly
(00:17:30) Release Your Hormones (At The Right Times)
(00:18:45) (Pineal) Melatonin Waring
(00:24:30) Strange Vision Is Good Vision
(00:32:50) Blue Light Is Great!
(00:37:00) The Real Problem With Smartphones
(00:38:30) Blind / Low Vision People
(00:39:45) Using Exercise & Food To Set Your Clock
(00:42:00) The Power of Sunset
(00:45:43) The Healthy Holes In Your Skull
(00:48:15) Bad Light
(00:51:11) Light Location
(00:53:00) Fire / Candlelight
(00:54:00) When To Eat
(00:54:40) How To Wake Up Earlier
(01:08:00) Using The Body To Control The Mind
(01:10:00) Drugs & Supplements
(01:18:00) Sleep Walking
(01:20:00) Office Hours
Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac