Send us Fan Mail S6 E135 - How to Beat Jet Lag in the Land of the Midnight Sun Dan and Michelle discuss how traveling across time zones to northern destinations with very long summer daylight (e.g., Alaska, Canada, Iceland, Scandinavia) can disrupt circadian rhythm cues and worsen jet lag. They explain that the brain relies heavily on light, not clocks, to set alertness and sleepiness, and offer practical tips: immediately shift to destination time for meals, caffeine, naps, and sleep; consi...