202: Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, Best-Selling Author, Leading Expert on Circadian Clocks & Light: The Future of Healthy Lighting: Optimizing Sleep & Health

202: Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, Best-Selling Author, Leading Expert on Circadian Clocks & Light: The Future of Healthy Lighting: Optimizing Sleep & Health

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman March 27, 2025 Duration: 55:49

Martin Moore-Ede MD PhD is a world-leading expert on circadian clocks and how light impacts human sleep & health. As a professor at Harvard Medical School, he led the team that located the human circadian clock. and showed how it was synchronized by light. He founded the Circadian Light Research Center which identified the key blue wavelengths that control the circadian clock, and patented & developed the first evidence-based healthy circadian lights. His new book “THE LIGHT DOCTOR Using Light to Boost Health, Improve Sleep and Live Longer” is an Amazon bestseller and can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Light-Doctor-Martin-Moore-Ede/dp/B0D54SHWS4   

 

SHOWNOTES:

😴  How artificial lighting disrupts sleep and health

😴 What are the biggest misconceptions people have about light and sleep?

😴 How to choose the best lighting for your home and workplace

😴 The science behind circadian lighting and why it’s a game-changer

😴 Practical tools for assessing and adjusting your light environment

😴 How light exposure affects long-term health

😴 Using light exposure to enhance sleep, mood, and productivity

😴 Helpful Resources

😴 And many more!

 

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Hosted by Mollie McGlocklin and Mollie Eastman, The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast grew from a personal struggle with insomnia into a mission to fundamentally change how we think about rest. It moves beyond generic advice, framing quality sleep as an active, learnable practice essential to every aspect of our lives. Conversations with a diverse range of experts-from scientists and physicians to philosophers and fitness innovators-explore sleep’s profound connections to culture, society, and personal performance. You’ll hear nuanced discussions that treat sleep not as an isolated chore, but as a central pillar of wellness intertwined with our daily routines, beliefs, and environment. The dialogue is geared toward actionable insights, offering tangible strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re dealing with jet lag, stress, or simply seeking deeper, more consistent rest. This podcast operates on the conviction that by prioritizing and skillfully cultivating our sleep, we unlock a more resilient, healthy, and focused existence. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that demystify the science and art of rest, providing a comprehensive toolkit for anyone ready to make transformative shifts in their health and overall well-being.
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