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The Indoor Epidemic: Why Being Inside Too Much Is Affecting Your Health (and What to Do About It)

We talk a lot about simplifying our homes…

But what if one of the biggest missing pieces isn't inside your home at all?

What if it's how much time you're spending inside it?

In this episode, Katy sits down with Dr. John LaPuma to unpack a surprising root cause behind burnout, poor sleep, low energy, and even chronic health issues—something he calls "the indoor epidemic."

Because here's the reality:

👉 Most of us spend 93% of our time indoors

And our bodies were never designed for that.

This conversation will shift how you think about your environment, your energy, and what actually moves the needle when it comes to feeling better.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1) Being indoors too much is a hidden root cause of burnout and health issues

We often blame stress, hormones, or our schedules…

But Dr. John explains that being inside too much can contribute to:

• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Anxiety and attention issues
• Immune dysfunction
• Insulin resistance
• Loneliness and isolation

👉 It's not just a lifestyle preference—it's a biological mismatch

Your body is missing the inputs it was designed to receive from the outside world.

2) Morning light might be the most powerful (and free) health habit

If you do nothing else from this episode—start here.

Getting 10 minutes of morning light within the first hour of waking helps:

• Regulate your circadian rhythm
• Improve sleep quality
• Support hormone balance
• Boost energy and focus
• Help your brain "clean itself" during deep sleep

And here's the key:

👉 It must be outside (not through a window)

This simple habit can replace or reduce the need for t