The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

111: Dr. Shelley James, ‘The Light-Lady’: How To Use The Power Of Light To Improve Your Sleep & Health


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Join us for an exciting podcast with Dr. Shelley James, aka ‘The Light-Lady’! Dr. James is an international consultant on light and well-being and a renowned TEDx and keynote speaker.

Dr. James has a wealth of knowledge on all things LIGHT and how it massively impacts your sleep & health. In this episode, discover the science behind how light affects our sleep-wake cycle and the fascinating factors unique to early morning sunlight…and so much more!

 

GUEST BIO

Dr Shelley James is an international consultant on light and well-being, TEDx and keynote speaker, WELL Advisor and Faculty Member and Visiting Lecturer at the Royal College of Art. She is also a trained glass artist, electrician and open-water swimmer. Shelley is on a mission to inspire others to harness the power of the humble lightbulb to be healthier and happier and save the planet too.

Current clients include global lighting and technology brands and regulators, healthcare and education trusts, architects and designers, universities and museums. A recent social media campaign to raise awareness of the impact of light on teens was translated into three languages and reached over 2.5 million young people around the world. Her TEDx talk has now reached over 190,000 views and was in the world's top three most-watched in the month after launch.
 

SHOW NOTES: 

🌞 How did Dr. Shelley James become ‘The Light Lady’? 

🌞 Dr. James aims to simplify the fundamental topics of lighting & health.

🌞 How lighting affects your sleep-wake cycle

🌞 What are the distinctive factors present during the early morning sunlight?

🌞 The blue light shower during the early morning light, also called nautical sunrise, is essential in enhancing mood, body temperature, and energy levels.

🌞 What are some practical ways to incorporate more natural light into our lives?

🌞 Dr. James' practical suggestions for lighting after sunset and utilizing blue blockers

🌞 What is Dr. James’ sleep routine?


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GUEST LINKS:

Website: www.ageoflightinnovations.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shelley-james-53592229/

 

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