Before electric lights, humans didn't sleep in one solid 8-hour block — we had a 'first sleep' and 'second sleep' with a natural wake period in between. We're diving into why our modern sleep expectations might be completely wrong, what segmented sleep could teach us about insomnia, and whether fighting your 3 AM wake-ups is actually making everything worse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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From fitness influencers chugging protein shakes to your grandmother insisting you need more meat, everyone has opinions about protein. We dig into the surprisingly messy science behind protein requirements, why the RDA might be outdated, and what happens when you actually track your intake for a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Are you forcing yourself into a 5 AM routine because Instagram told you to? We're diving into the science of chronotypes—your genetic predisposition to be alert at certain times—and why fighting your natural rhythm might be working against you. Spoiler: night owls have been gaslighted by productivity culture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Ever wonder why you hit a wall around 3 PM, regardless of how much coffee you've had or how well you slept? We're diving into the surprisingly complex science behind afternoon energy crashes—from natural circadian dips to the glucose roller coaster most of us ride daily. Plus, I'll share what happened when I tracked my energy and blood sugar for two weeks straight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We know blue light is bad for sleep, but the real culprit might be what you're doing on your phone, not the light itself. Diving into the surprising science of how our devices mess with circadian rhythms and testing practical solutions that don't require throwing your iPhone in a drawer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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From fitness influencers chugging protein shakes to your grandmother worrying she's not eating enough, protein anxiety is everywhere. We dig into the surprisingly messy science of protein requirements, why the recommendations vary so wildly, and what happens when you eat too much (or too little) of this supposedly magical macronutrient. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Are night owls really more creative, or have we just romanticized sleep deprivation? We dive into what actually happens to your brain during late-night work sessions, why some people swear by burning the midnight oil, and what the research says about peak cognitive performance timing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We've been told we need protein every 3 hours or our muscles will waste away, but what does the research actually say about protein timing, absorption limits, and muscle protein synthesis? Spoiler: your body is way more resilient than the supplement industry wants you to believe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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That mid-afternoon energy crash isn't from your sandwich choice—it's your ancient biology colliding with modern life. We'll dig into the surprising science of ultradian rhythms, why your alertness naturally tanks every 90 minutes, and simple strategies that work with your body's clock instead of against it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Ever wonder why athletes can bounce back from injuries so quickly, or why you can regain lost strength faster the second time around? We're diving into the fascinating science of muscle memory—and it's not what most people think it is. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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