Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Jacqui Bryan for a thoughtful exploration of social jet lag, a growing phenomenon impacting wellness, especially for cancer survivors and caregivers. Together, they focus on how circadian misalignment between work, social commitments, and biological rhythms can disrupt sleep, influence nutrition, and increase disease risk, including the development of chronic inflammation. Saranne shares her own experiences, drawing on energy from social interactions and routine challenges, while Jacqui brings a scientific perspective, detailing the importance of maintaining healthy schedules. The conversation weaves humor, practical tips, and an encouraging call to awareness as they discuss actionable strategies for improving sleep hygiene and self-care, paving a path for healthier living and recovery for those facing cancer, including Stage IV. Jacqui Bryan is a certified health coach, functional medicine expert, whole health educator, and registered nurse. With over twenty years as a cancer survivor and extensive experience helping individuals improve their routines, Jacqui delivers evidence-based insights into sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle approaches for healing and wellness. Her deep understanding of circadian rhythms and holistic health makes her a knowledgeable guide for listeners seeking scientifically informed, realistic advice. "The more misaligned these clocks are, the higher our odds are of developing certain diseases." ~Jacqui Bryan Today on Beating Cancer Daily:· Social jet lag stems from mismatches between work, social, and biological clocks, impacting sleep and overall health· Consistent routines for sleep and eating help regulate circadian rhythms and support healing· Screen time and blue light exposure at night can suppress melatonin production, making sleep more difficult· Chronic social jet lag is linked to inflammation and increased risk of psychiatric, metabolic, and chronic illnesses· Physical activity and exposure to natural light during the day help restore and support healthy circadian rhythms· Heavy meals, alcohol, caffeine, and even chocolate close to bedtime can disrupt sleep quality· Keeping a self-care schedule and journal can boost motivation by linking behaviors to positive feelings· Self-awareness and habit stacking are practical ways to implement gradual change, improving daily wellness for cancer survivors and caregivers Resources Mentioned:ComedyCures Foundation ComedyCures free laugh line: 1-888-8 HA HA HA HA Guest Contact Information: Jacqui Bryan 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 140 countries across 7 continents and features over 400 original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review.

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