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Take A Breath
A podcast for creating practical calm in the messy middle of midlife.
This is your space to pause.
Because life in midlife is full-on. Between work, family, menopause, and the mental load, your nervous system can easily end up in constant overdrive — leaving you feeling exhausted, reactive, and overwhelmed by even the smallest things.
Each week, I’ll share my own tools, alongside honest conversations and practical nervous system support — to help you create more calm, peace, joy, and inner steadiness. Not by escaping your life, because that’s totally unrealistic, but by meeting it differently.
So when you're ready, let’s take a breath together…
Take A Breath
How Light Is Affecting Your Sleep, Stress & Long-Term Health with Dr Martin Moore-Ede
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In this week’s episode of Take a Breath, I’m joined by Dr Martin Moore-Ede — one of the world’s leading experts in circadian science and the health impacts of light. After more than 40 years of research, his work reveals something most of us never even think about… how the light we’re exposed to every day could be quietly shaping how we sleep, feel, and function.
If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night, feeling wired but exhausted… struggling to wake up in the morning… or riding that familiar mid-afternoon energy dip — this conversation may explain why. Because in today’s world of screens, indoor living, and artificial lighting, we’ve drifted far from the natural light patterns our bodies were designed for — and our nervous systems are feeling it.
We also explore some of the sobering findings around light and long-term health, including research linking artificial light exposure at night with increased risks of conditions like breast cancer.
But this isn’t about fear — it’s about awareness and empowerment. You’ll come away with simple, practical ways to support your health, improve your sleep, and feel more calm and balanced using something as accessible as light.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The powerful impact of natural outdoor light on your energy, mood, and sleep
- How artificial light exposure can influence hormones, metabolism, and long-term health
- What research is beginning to show about light and conditions such as breast cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and weight gain
- Why modern lighting may be contributing to that “tired but wired” feeling
- Simple, realistic shifts you can make to feel calmer, sleep better, and support your overall wellbeing
To find out more go to: https://lightdoctormartinmooreede.substack.com/
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