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Why Living Indoors Is Making You Sick, Tired, and Burned Out | Dr. John La Puma - EP 776
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- Jun 4, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with physician, bestselling author, and lifestyle medicine pioneer Dr. John La Puma to explore what he calls the Indoor Epidemic—the growing disconnect between the environments humans evolved to live in and the environments where we now spend nearly 93% of our lives. From artificial light and screen saturation to poor indoor air quality and the loss of daily contact with nature, Dr. La Puma explains how modern indoor living may be quietly contributing to fatigue, burnout, brain fog, poor sleep, chronic stress, and declining well-being. He argues that many of the symptoms we blame on mindset, aging, or productivity pressures may actually stem from environmental dysregulation. Together, John and Dr. La Puma explore the science behind morning sunlight, outdoor exercise, forest bathing, healthy soil, immune function, cognitive performance, and why nature may be one of the most overlooked forms of medicine available today. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why burnout may be an environmental problem—not just a psychological one • How indoor living disrupts sleep, energy, focus, and recovery • The surprising cognitive costs of poor air quality and excessive screen time • Why morning sunlight is critical for deep sleep and long-term health • How forest bathing strengthens immunity and reduces stress • Simple ways to turn everyday outdoor moments into powerful health interventions This conversation is ultimately about alignment—whether the environments we've created are supporting the biology we've inherited, and what happens when we reconnect with the natural rhythms that help us thrive. Passion Struck is the #1 Health and Wellness Podcast and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlo…