Circadian Biology Hacks for Energy, Sleep, and Recovery Ft. Zaid Dahhaj

In this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project, we sit down with Zaid Dahhaj — a passionate advocate for sunlight exposure and circadian biology. Zaid dives into how aligning your daily habits with natural light cycles can improve sleep quality, boost energy, enhance hormonal health, and optimize overall performance. From practical tips on morning sun exposure to the science of how light impacts your body’s clock, we explore simple, actionable ways to harness nature’s most powerful cue for better health. Follow Zaid: @zaidkdahhaj CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Journey into Health and Wellness 02:13 - Circadian Rhythms in Body Organs 04:01 - Impact of Light on Health 06:24 - Understanding Leptin Resistance 10:01 - Optimal Morning Foods 11:27 - Ideal Foods for Nighttime 12:39 - Creating a Sleep-Optimized Environment 14:55 - Effects of Blue Light on Fat Cells 21:09 - The Truth About Sunscreen 31:10 - Diet's Role in Sun Exposure 32:20 - Sun Exposure and Aesthetic Concerns 35:00 - Methylene Blue and Energy Production 38:05 - Importance of Sunglasses 42:20 - Light Exposure and Weight Management 46:15 - Recommended Sunlight Exposure 49:10 - Melanin Degradation Explained 50:10 - Finding Quality Light Sources 52:25 - Vitamin D Supplementation Necessity 55:15 - Benefits of Red Light Therapy 57:45 - Good Life Protein Overview 59:35 - Daily Routine Insights 01:01:11 - Solar Callus for Fair Skin 01:02:48 - Blue Light Blocking Glasses 01:04:43 - Water and Electromagnetic Fields 01:10:40 - Tips for Improving Sleep Quality 01:12:22 - Ways to Help Others 01:14:30 - Sleep Quality and Aging 01:15:40 - Recommended Influencers and Experts 01:16:30 - Key Topics for Ongoing Discussion Special perks for our listeners below! 🥩 HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN! 🍖 ➢ https://goodlifeproteins.com/ Code POWER to save 20% off site wide, or code POWERPROJECT to save an additional 5% off your Build a Box Subscription! 🩸 Get your BLOODWORK Done! 🩸 ➢ https://marekhealth.com/PowerProject to receive 10% off our Panel, Check Up Panel or any custom panel, and use code POWERPROJECT for 10% off any lab! Best 5 Finger Barefoot Shoes! 👟 ➢ https://Peluva.com/PowerProject Code POWERPROJECT15 to save 15% off Peluva Shoes! Self Explanatory 🍆 ➢ Enlarging Pumps (This really works): https://bit.ly/powerproject1 Pumps explained: https://youtu.be/qPG9JXjlhpM?si=JZN09-FakTjoJuaW 🚨 The Best Red Light Therapy Devices and Blue Blocking Glasses On The Market! 😎 ➢https://emr-tek.com/ Use code: POWERPROJECT to save 20% off your order! 👟 BEST LOOKING AND FUNCTIONING BAREFOOT SHOES 🦶 ➢https://vivobarefoot.com/powerproject 🥶 The Best Cold Plunge Money Can Buy 🥶 ➢ https://thecoldplunge.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save $150!! ➢ https://withinyoubrand.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off supplements! ➢ https://markbellslingshot.com/ Code POWERPROJECT to save 15% off all gear and apparel! Follow Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast ➢ https://www.PowerProject.live ➢ https://lnk.to/PowerProjectPodcast ➢ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markbellspowerproject ➢ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/markbellspowerproject FOLLOW Mark Bell ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marksmellybell ➢https://www.tiktok.com/@marksmellybell ➢ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkBellSuperTraining ➢ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marksmellybell Follow Nsima Inyang ➢ Ropes and equipment : https://thestrongerhuman.store ➢ Community & Courses: https://www.skool.com/thestrongerhuman ➢ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NsimaInyang ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsimainyang/?hl=en Follow Andrew Zaragoza ➢ Podcast Courses and Free Guides: https://pursuepodcasting.com/iamandrewz ➢ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamandrewz/ ➢ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamandrewz #PowerProject #Podcast #MarkBell #FitnessPodcast #markbellspowerproject