Build Better Time Habits for Brain Health with Dr. John La Puma — Part 2

How can you reduce burnout and improve focus naturally?

In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca speaks with Dr. John La Puma, who pioneered the field of culinary medicine and taught it at Harvard Medical School. As a TED Medicine speaker, a board-certified doctor, chef, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. La Puma has helped thousands boost their longevity and wellbeing. 

This episode unpacks why burnout isn’t about motivation or workload but about energy and biology, and why ultra-processing time undermines productivity and satisfaction. John explains that our modern reliance on screens and mental tools misses essential biological inputs, light, motion, air, and micromoments outdoors, to reset neurobiology and build focus. 

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, screen overwhelm, or the sense that your days vanish in unfulfilling tasks, this conversation offers clear, actionable steps you can take today to reclaim time and enhance wellbeing. 

What You'll Learn:

• How morning light improves focus and energy faster than caffeine
• Why reducing screen time helps lower stress and mental overload
• How nature exposure supports productivity, mood, and well-being
• Simple habits to reduce burnout and feel less overwhelmed
• How micromoments outdoors can improve attention and satisfaction

Timestamps:

1. What Causes Burnout and How It Affects Focus — 00:00
2. How Nature Improves Productivity and Reduces Stress — 02:15
3. How Soil and Microbiome Impact Mood and Wellbeing — 04:30
4. Simple Daily Habits to Reduce Overwhelm and Save Time — 06:10
5. Using Light, Movement, and Social Time to Improve Focus — 08:45

Connect with John

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlapuma/

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