Jet lag doesn't have to ruin your trip. On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene shares her game-changing experience using a jet lag protocol originally developed for Navy SEALs—and digs into the fascinating science of why it works. She speaks with Dr. Jamie Zeitzer, one of Stanford's leading circadian rhythm researchers, and Andrew Herr, the founder of Flykitt, who transformed military sleep science into a practical travel solution.

In this episode, you'll learn

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00:01:45 Inside Your Circadian Clock

00:05:30 Light, Food, and Melatonin

00:09:00 How Flykitt Was Born

00:11:30 The Protocol, Step by Step

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