Nov 6
BITESIZE | How To Change The Way You Breathe For Less Stress, More Energy & Better Sleep | James Nestor #694
Breathing is something we all do automatically, so it's easy to assume we're doing it well. But what if one of the simplest ways to improve your sleep, energy levels and stress wasn't a gadget, a retreat, or a prescription. Today’s Bitesize is from episode 644 of the podcast with ... Show More
21m 33s
Nov 4
What Children in War Zones Can Teach Us About Hope, Healing and Human Kindness with Dr Alexandra Chen #693
A note from Dr Chatterjee: this episode includes descriptions of the humanitarian impact of war, including death, serious injury, violence and suicidal thoughts. You may find them distressing so please listen with care. How do you help a child heal while they’re living in a war z ... Show More
1h 38m
Oct 30
BITESIZE | Why Modern Relationships Feel So Hard (And What We've Been Getting Wrong) | Alain de Botton #692
We live in a culture that often celebrates the ‘perfect’ relationship but does little to prepare us for the reality of long-term commitment. Modern life is filled with idealised images of love and marriage – but the truth, as today’s guest suggests, is far more human, messy and u ... Show More
25m 26s
Dec 2024
How to Sync Up Your Biological Clock for Better Health, Sleep, Mood & Performance | Lynne Peeples
<p>Are you constantly feeling tired, unfocused, and out of sync? Discover the hidden power of your body's inner clock in this fascinating discussion with Lynne Peeples, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3Casz9X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Inner Clock: Livi ... Show More
56m 18s
Jan 2024
The Fitness Scientist: "Even A Little Alcohol Is Hurting Your Health!", "Late Night Screen Time Linked To Cancer!", "Working Shifts Kills You 15 Years Early!" - Kristen Holmes
If you enjoy hearing about the transformative power of sleep, I recommend you check out my conversation with Dr Matthew Walker, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us8n8VBQn_c If you have ever wanted to understand what exactly Circadian Rhythm is, and its unb ... Show More
1h 46m
Jun 2022
Circadian health: Dr. Samer Hattar explains how light exposure affects your sleep, digestion, and exercise
<p>On this week’s episode we take an in-depth look at the science behind your circadian rhythm and how light exposure affects your body. WHOOP VP of Performance Kristen Holmes sits down with Dr. Samer Hattar, a world-renowned expert in the field of circadian health, who is credit ... Show More
43m 10s
Dec 2024
125. Kristen Holmes: WHOOP’s Principal Scientist Reveals Game-Changing Research
Could sleep consistency, not duration, be the hidden key to elite performance? In this conversation with WHOOP's Global Head of Performance & Science, Kristen Holmes, we uncover revolutionary findings that are reshaping our understanding of sleep science. Together, we dive deep i ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2022
How to make your body clock work for you
In today’s world, we increasingly live our lives late into the night. Whether it's work obligations, socializing, or being glued to a screen, we ignore the sun's rise and fall. But most of us are unaware that a clock is ticking away inside us. It uses light to keep time and tells ... Show More
38m 38s
Aug 2025
How Meal Timing Affects Sleep & Metabolism with Circadian Rhythm Expert Dr. Satchin Panda
<p>In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo, sits down with renowned circadian rhythm researcher and expert, Dr. Satchin Panda, to explore how the timing of your daily habits, like light exposure, sleep, and meals, can tr ... Show More
44m 44s
Sep 2022
Understanding HRV to the Link Between Anxiety & Recovery: Kristen Holmes Answers Listener Questions
<p>You asked, we answered. This week, Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance, joins the podcast to answer listener questions. From understanding the connection between mental health and Recovery, to discussing HRV, to understanding calorie calculations, Kristen covers HRV (1:44), the ... Show More
31m 28s
Oct 2023
Taking Your Sleep to the Next Level with Dr. Allison Brager
<p>On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by Dr. Allison Brager. She is a neurobiologist with expertise in sleep and circadian rhythms who works to examine the mind and body’s resilience to extreme environmental stre ... Show More
38m 35s
May 2025
What if Sleep Isn’t the Problem, but How You THINK About It is? | Spotlight Convo
<p>Unlock the hidden power of your body's internal clocks with three world-renowned experts in chronobiology.</p><br><p>Learn how understanding and aligning with your natural biorhythms can transform your sleep, energy, focus, and overall wellbeing from leading sleep scientist Dr ... Show More
1h 4m
In our hyper-connected modern world, where we have access to artificial light and food around-the-clock, we've drifted far from our body’s natural rhythms. But what if reconnecting with these internal clocks could be the key to unlocking better health, more energy and even a longer life?
My guest this week is Kristen Holmes, who is Global Head of Human Perf ... Show More
