In this episode of Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. John La Puma — physician, chef, and author of Indoor Epidemic — to explore how our increasingly indoor lifestyles are quietly harming our sleep, mood, focus, and long‑term health. Dr. John explains why spending 93% of our time inside has become a “biological emergency” and reveals how simple, intentional practices like morning light exposure, green exercise, and reconnecting with nature can dramatically improve our well‑being.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why missing morning light can leave you “wired but tired” and shorten your longevity by up to five years.
- How green exercise lowers stress hormones, reduces rumination, and boosts immune function.
- What simple daily habits can counteract indoor toxins and restore your natural biological rhythms.
Visit Dr. John’s website.
Discover his book, Indoor Epidemic: 93% Inside Steals Sleep, Focus & Years–7% Outdoor Rx Restores Them.
Download Dr. John’s curated nature resources, including his guide, How to Talk to Your Doctor About a Nature Prescription.
Watch his TEDx Santa Barbara Salon talk.
Follow along with the transcript.
Follow Dr. John here:
- Facebook: @DrJohnLaPuma
- LinkedIn: @johnlapuma
- Instagram: @johnlapuma
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