Thaddeus Owen | Illuminate & Hibernate: Biohacking Tips For Light Hacking and The Hibernation Diet

Thaddeus Owen is known in the biohacking space as “Primal Hacker”. He is an expert in all things Light Hacking and we dive into his book ‘ The Hibernation Diet.” His book talks about the impact of light exposure on our hormones, metabolism, and sleep. He explains the changing light exposure throughout the year can affect appetite, weight loss, and how cycling our diet though the year in the optimal approach.  Website: https://primalhacker.com/ Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_hX7d2NmNE   Work With Me: Mineral Balancing HTMA Consultation: https://www.integrativethoughts.com/category/all-products  My Instagram: @integrativematt My Website: Integrativethoughts.com   Advertisements:   Valence Nutraceuticals: Use code ITP20 for 20% off https://valencenutraceuticals.myshopify.com/   Zeolite Labs Zeocharge: Use Code ITP for 10% off https://www.zeolitelabs.com/product-page/zeocharge?ref=ITP Magnesium Breakthrough: Use Code integrativethoughts10 for 10% OFF https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/magnesium-breakthrough Just Thrive: Use Code ITP15 for 15% off https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/ITP15 Therasage: Use Code Coffman10 for 10% off https://www.therasage.com/discount/COFFMAN10?rfsn=6763480.4aed7f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6763480.4aed7f   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:10 Early Interest in Biohacking 03:10 Experimenting on Himself 04:40 Biohacking and Individual Differences 05:20 Discovering Biohacking through Podcasts 08:20 Thaddeus' Experience with Dave Asprey's Coaching Program 09:29 The Importance of Emotional Work in Biohacking 10:19 The Impact of Psychedelics on Mental Health 12:54 The Importance of Sharing Biohacking Information 15:58 The Harmful Effects of Artificial Light at Night 22:29 Choosing the Right Light Bulbs 29:38 The Benefits of Blue Light Blocking Glasses 39:38 The Importance of Sunlight in the Morning 45:48 The Importance of Sunlight and Circadian Rhythm 56:50 The Benefits of Using Iris for Computer Screens 01:15:21 Understanding Winter and Seasonal Eating 01:20:47 Adapting Diet to Location and UV Light Exposure 01:25:05 Optimizing Winter Lifestyle 01:31:08 Vitamin D and Chronic Infections 01:33:37 The Benefits of Cold Adaptation 01:37:02 Biohacking Course and Taking Ownership of Health   Takeaways: Biohacking involves looking within yourself and your environment to optimize your health. Artificial light at night can disrupt your circadian rhythm and have negative effects on your health. Using red lights or blue light blocking glasses at night can help protect melatonin production and improve sleep. Getting sunlight in the morning is crucial for setting your circadian rhythm and improving overall health. Getting sunlight in the morning is important for setting up melatonin production at night. Avoid wearing sunglasses, glasses, or contacts during the day to allow the eyes to absorb the full spectrum of light. Grounding, or connecting with the Earth, can reduce inflammation and improve overall health. Seasonal eating and adapting diet to location and UV light exposure can optimize health and weight management. In the winter, it is beneficial to slow down, engage in spiritual work, and prioritize sleep and rest. Vitamin D supplementation can be beneficial for individuals with chronic infections and imbalanced mineral levels. Cold adaptation in the winter can open ancient pathways in the body, leading to improved detoxification, reduced inflammation, and better sleep. Taking ownership of one's health is crucial, and resources like biohacking courses can provide valuable information and guidance. Building a board of directors for one's health, consisting of various experts and modalities, can help individuals make informed decisions about their well-being.   Summary: Thaddeus Owen shares his journey into biohacking and the importance of natural biohacks. He discusses the harmful effects of artificial light at night and the benef