When Massachusetts gets dark at 4:30 in the afternoon, most of us get sleepy, snacky, and deeply offended by the thought of leaving the house. Are we being melodramatic? Not entirely.

Emily talks with Zan Barry, PsyD, MIT Health’s manager of wellness education — and the soothing voice behind the Sleep Line — about surviving the darker months without going full vampire/mole person. They cover daylight, circadian rhythms, time changes, light therapy, caffeine, sleep, and the surprisingly refreshing (and probably fun at parties) “chicken breath” technique.

Oh, and you'll learn why you should consider leaving the MIT tunnels occasionally, even when it's chilly outside.

Find MIT Health wellness programs, upcoming classes, and a place to submit your questions at health.mit.edu/thrive.