Circadian Rhythms and Light with Deanna Minich, PhD

If you would like more information, visit https://nbihealth.com/ Light is one of the most powerful signals regulating the body's internal clock, influencing sleep, hormones, metabolism, mood, and overall health. In this episode, we explore how morning light, daytime brightness, evening darkness, and nighttime habits can either strengthen or disrupt circadian rhythm. We also discuss practical ways to get your light right and honor the night in a world filled with screens and artificial illumination. Joining us is Dr. Deanna Minich, a pioneering nutrition scientist and thought leader with more than 25 years of experience bridging science, spirituality, and art; she serves as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health, is a Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute board member, and received the Institute for Functional Medicine's 2025 Linus Pauling Award. Resources talked about in this episode: Websites: DeannaMinich.com Social media handles: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deanna.minich/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/foodandspirit LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannaminich/ Key Takeaways: (00:00) – Introducing Dr. Deanna Minich (03:16) – The Science of Time and Biological Age (07:44) – Melatonin and Circadian Rhythms (16:12) – Understanding Biological Rhythms (25:29) – Optimizing Your Daily Light Exposure (36:04) – Social Jet Lag and Healthy Aging #nbi #health #circadianrhythm #sleepbetter