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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Key Takeaways Light is the signal our brain uses as a master clock, regulating our circadian rhythm – we have to sleep at the right time, view light at the right time, and be in darkness at the right time
“Our relationship to light will directly influence the trajectory of our health. There’s just no question about that.” ­– Kristen Holmes“Sleep is the greatest natural performance enhancer we have on this planet.” – Kristen HolmesTips for deeper sleep: view bright light within 20 minutes of waking; dim all lights and avoid light viewing as much as possible after the sun sets; avoid eating 3 hours before bed; sleep in a dark, cold room; manage stress throughout the day as much as possibleThere is a lot we can control to reduce vulnerability to diseaseAlign your behaviors with the things you say you care about– if you’re struggling to adopt healthier behaviors, you need to find clarity on what you care about; this could mean cutting people or things out of your life who do not support who you want to be
Your behaviors send you closer or further from the person you want to beDo the work to figure out who you want to be in the world: what do you value, who do you want to be, how do you want to spend your timeWorking out for one hour per day does not give you a license to sit the rest of the day!
Exercise to optimize HRV:(1) Zone 5 (max heart rate) 2-3 times per week; (2) 200-300 minutes of zone 2 per weekTop tips for better health today: (1) prioritize consistent sleep-wake cycle; (2) consume all calories within a 10-hour timeframe, ideally ending 3 hours before bed
Just these two will have a significant downstream effect and regulate your relationship with light

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If you have ever wanted to understand what exactly Circadian Rhythm is, and its unbelievable total body impacts, this is the episode for you.

Kristen Holmes is the Vice President of Performance Science at the health and fitness monitoring company, WHOOP. Kristen’s focus is on understanding the scientific, psychological and personal factors that either promote or harm human performance.

In this interview, Steven and Kristen discuss everything from the amazing impact of harnessing your Circadian Rhythm, Heart Rate Variability, the psychology of peak performance, and how people can take control of their health.

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