What happens when our body clock falls out of sync with the demands of modern life? In this episode, Matthew Flinders Professor Sean Cain discusses the science of sleep and circadian rhythms, exploring how light, daily routines and our internal biological clock influence when we sleep, how alert we feel and our overall wellbeing. The conversation also examines the effects of disrupted sleep patterns and what research can tell us about creating healthier rhythms for work, rest and everyday life.

Cain is a Matthew Flinders Professor in the College of Medicine and Public Health and a member of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute. His research includes circadian biology, light exposure and sleep-wake timing.

What happens when our body clock falls out of sync with the demands of modern life? In this episode, Matthew Flinders Professor Sean Cain discusses the science of sleep and circadian rhythms, exploring how light, daily routines and our internal biological clock influence when we sleep, how alert we feel and our overall wellbeing. The conversation also examines the effects of disrupted sleep patterns and what research can tell us about creating healthier rhythms for work, rest and everyday life.
Cain is a Matthew Flinders Professor in the College of Medicine and Public Health and a member of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute. His research includes circadian biology, light exposure and sleep-wake timing.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the Community Broadcasting Association.

The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Guy Murphy, Jack Hodgins, Oliver Croft, and Graham Wilson.

Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the <a href="https://www.cbaa.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Association</a>.
The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Guy Murphy, Jack Hodgins, Oliver Croft, and Graham Wilson.

Sleep is far more than simply switching off. Professor Sean Cain from Flinders University explores how our internal body clock, light exposure and daily routines shape sleep, alertness and overall health, and what happens when our natural circadian rhythms are disrupted.