In today’s episode, Dani breaks down why morning light - yes, simply going outside at or just before sunrise - is the first and most important step in improving your blood sugar, hormones, metabolism, and sleep.
If you’ve heard Dani talk about “the sunrise thing” but haven’t implemented it yet… this episode will finally help it click.
You’ll learn what happens inside your body when sunrise light hits your eyes and skin, why artificial blue light derails your hormones, and how a simple shift in your morning routine can massively improve energy, cravings, insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, and sleep quality.
Dani also shares client wins, real-life examples, troubleshooting tips for busy mornings, and a step-by-step guide to building your own sunrise routine - even if you have kids, work early, or live in a cloudy climate.
What You’ll Learn
- What your circadian rhythm actually is — and why it controls everything
- Why sunrise light is a unique signal your brain can’t get from any other light source
- How morning light stabilizes cortisol, blood sugar, and insulin
- How sunrise supports thyroid hormones, leptin signaling, and metabolic flexibility
- Why artificial blue light first thing in the morning causes blood sugar spikes
- How sunrise builds melatonin in the mitochondria (not just the pineal gland)
- Why good sleep actually starts in the morning
- How to build a realistic sunrise routine — without perfectionism
- What to do if you wake up before sunrise, work early, or can’t get outside
- The best apps to track sunrise, UV, and circadian light cycles
- Why sunrise is “God’s medicine” and one of the simplest healing tools we have
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