The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples Summary
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Discover how your body's internal clock governs everything from sleep to productivity. "The Inner Clock" - praised by Pulitzer winner Deborah Blum as "essential" - reveals why some readers claim it "legitimately changed my life." Could resetting your rhythm unlock your optimal self?
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When Your Body Loses Track of Time
What if the greatest threat to your health wasn't lurking in your diet or exercise routine, but in the very rhythm of your daily life? Consider the crew aboard the Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star, bound for the Arctic's endless winter darkness. Within days of deploying a special lamp that mimicked natural sunlight, the captain reported something remarkable: better sleep, improved moods, healthier eating patterns. All from adjusting their light exposure. This wasn't magic-it was biology. Every cell in your body contains a tiny clock, ticking away in concert with the sun's ancient patterns. Your stomach knows when to expect food. Your muscles peak in strength as evening approaches. Your brain releases melatonin as darkness falls. But modern life has shattered this delicate synchrony. We flood our nights with artificial light and spend our days in dimly lit offices. The result? An epidemic of misaligned internal clocks that may be quietly fueling obesity, depression, heart disease, and countless other ailments that define contemporary suffering.
The Orchestra Inside You
Descent Into Darkness
The Light We've Lost
Your Biological Signature
Engineering Dawn
Reclaiming Your Rhythm
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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