August 15, 2025

223: Dr. Alexis Cowan, Princeton-Trained PhD, Circadian, & Metabolism Scientist: The Missing Link Between Metabolism, Light, and Deep Sleep

1 hour 6 minutes

BIO:
Dr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD whose interests and specialities lie at the intersection of circadian and photobiology, metabolism, and the microbiome. After completing her doctoral research in one of the top metabolism labs in the world, she started her private practice where she works with athletes and highly motivated individuals looking to optimize their health and performance as well as health coaches and professionals looking to expand the repertoire of tools in their toolkits.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 How did a life-changing psychedelic experience shift Alexis’ entire career path—and eventually lead to founding “The Light Lab”?

😴 From losing 100 pounds to working in a top metabolism lab: How did these personal and professional transformations shape her views on health?

😴 Why might blue light at the wrong time be silently sabotaging your hormones, mitochondria, and sleep quality?

😴 What’s the real reason sunrise, grounding, and “dark darkness” could be your most powerful (and free) health tools?

😴 How can you use cold plunges, sauna sessions, and even your bedroom’s magnetic field to upgrade your rest?

😴 What’s missing from the conversation on circadian biology, and why is Alexis determined to break free from centralized science?

😴 Are EMFs in your sleep environment quietly disrupting your body’s master clock—and how can you protect yourself?

😴 What’s Alexis’ own sleep routine, and which single change made the biggest overnight difference?

😴 And so much more!

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