Light Up Your Metabolism
Welcome to the Light Up Your Metabolism Podcast, where we explore the profound impact of light, environment, and nature on your metabolic health. Hosted by Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and passionate health expert Danielle Hamilton of daniellehamiltonhealth.com, this show is designed to help you break free from the cycle of fatigue, cravings, hormone imbalances, and weight struggles. In today's world, where over 93% of the population is metabolically unhealthy, many people feel stuck despite their best efforts with diet and exercise. Dani delves into the incredible world of quantum and circadian biology, uncovering how simple yet powerful strategies like sunlight, grounding, lowering deuterium, and blocking blue light can transform your health. It's time to reconnect with nature and her cycles. Discover how your environment—including light, electromagnetic fields, temperature, sounds, and even the people around you—affects your metabolic health. Learn actionable tips and bioindividual approaches to charge your body like you charge your phone each night, using the free resources nature provides. Join Dani for insightful discussions and practical advice that will empower you to optimize your blood sugar, boost your energy, improve your sleep, balance your hormones, and feel amazing. Tune in to 'Light Up Your Metabolism' and start your journey to vibrant health today!
Episodes
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 artifici...
In this special holiday edition of the podcast, I share all my best tips, strategies and hacks to navigate this holiday season while still supporting your blood sugar, insulin, hormones, and circadian rhythm! This doesn't necessarily mean "say no to every drop of sugar!" I hope you find this episode helpful and I truly hope you have a beautiful holiday season!!
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The diet world loves extremes - and keto might be one of the most polarizing.
In this episode, Dani Hamilton, blood sugar and circadian health expert, cuts through the noise to bring nuance back to the keto conversation.
You’ll learn why keto isn’t a diet or lifestyle - it’s a metabolic state - and why that distinction changes everything. Dani explains when ketosis is beneficial, how to enter it safely, and why staying there fo...
The Power of Light: How Sunlight, Circadian Rhythms, and Seasons Heal Metabolic Health | Episode 287
In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Hamilton, a quantum and circadian health practitioner and blood sugar expert, to explore how light, sunlight exposure, and seasonal rhythms profoundly impact our metabolic and hormonal health.
Danielle shares how she reversed her own PCOS and insulin resistance by aligning her lifestyle with natural cycles — embracing sunlight, grounding, and understanding how blue light, EMFs, and artifici...
In this powerful and educational episode, Danielle Hamilton dives deep into the connection between your nervous system and blood sugar regulation. She explains how stress, emotional triggers, and chronic dysregulation can mimic insulin resistance or cause blood sugar crashes — even when diet and exercise seem perfect.
Danielle walks listeners through the four main nervous system states — fight, flight, freeze, and fawn — and explain...
Think your blood sugar is fine because your doctor said so? Think again.
In this episode, I'm breaking down the real signs of blood sugar dysregulation - the ones your lab tests might miss. From constant cravings and “hanger” to fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, and brain fog, these are all messages from your body that your metabolism needs support.
You’ll learn how to spot the symptoms of dysregulated blood sugar, what’s happe...
If you’ve ever been told your blood sugar is “normal” but you still feel tired, anxious, or can't sleep, this episode is for you.
Most people think blood sugar only matters if you have diabetes. But the truth is, your blood sugar impacts every single system in your body... from your energy and sleep to your hormones, cravings, and mood.
In this episode, Dani breaks down what blood sugar actually does in the body, the subtle sign...
In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, Danielle Hamilton tackles one of the biggest challenges her clients face—how to cook and prep meals that actually support stable blood sugar without taking over your life. Danielle shares her real-world strategies for building balanced plates with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, while avoiding the hassles and over-complication that comes with meal planning. She shares her top batch-coo...
In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, functional nutritionist Danielle Hamilton dives deep into one of the most misunderstood yet common blood sugar issues—hypoglycemia. Whether you’re waking up shaky, crashing mid-afternoon, or struggling to fast without anxiety and dizziness, Danielle explains why your body might not be accessing stored fuel and how to gently restore metabolic flexibility. From why fat and protein aren’t a...
TODAY'S GUEST
Dr. Catherine Clinton is a licensed naturopathic physician with over 17 years of experience helping people heal from complex health issues. During medical school at the National University of Natural Medicine, she was diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease, which led her on a personal healing journey and inspired her to help others achieve deep, lasting health.
She has been published in peer-revi...
If you’re struggling with low energy, anxiety, depression, difficulty losing weight, and waking up in the middle of the night, you’re not alone—and it may all trace back to one thing: blood sugar.
In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, Danielle Hamilton breaks down how blood sugar imbalances affect your mood, metabolism, hormones, digestion, and sleep, even if your labs say you’re “normal.” She shares real client stories (and ...
Dr. Thomas P. Seager is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University, engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of Morozko Forge—the world’s first ice bath designed for deliberate cold exposure. His work spans engineering, resilience, hormesis, and human optimization. Through both science and personal exploration, Dr. Seager teaches how stress—when used intentionally—can transform the body, regulate the mind, and deepen emotional h...
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TODAY’S EPISODE
Can you really heal hypoglycemia while focusing on weight loss?
In today’s solo episode, Danielle Hamilton gets real about a common trap many women fall into: trying to lose w...
TODAY'S GUEST
Brooke McPoyle is the founder of Musical Breathwork, a pioneering method that tunes the body like an instrument using fascia release, breath science, and frequency. From Division 1 golfer to opera singer, her journey led her to develop the Brain & Breath Equation—a blueprint now used by doctors, therapists, and peak performers to regulate stress, restore flow, and activate Gamma brainwaves. Gamma supports lear...
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, Danielle Hamilton explores how sunlight is one of the most powerful and underutilized tools for improving metabolic health, balancing blood sugar, supporting hormone function, and healing from conditions like PCOS. Sharing her personal story of reintroducing carbohydrates without negative symptoms, Danielle explains how different types of light (infrared, UVA, UVB, and vis...
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In this eye-opening episode, Danielle sits down with Dr. E, a nurse practitioner with bot...
In this episode, Dani and Kelli explore the deep interconnection between metabolism, emotional health, and circadian rhythms. They unpack how nutrition and mitochondrial health impact mental clarity and anxiety, and how light exposure and nature play essential roles in healing. Kelli shares her personal journey into nutritional therapy and offers insights on managing anxiety, overthinking, and the importance of naming emotions. The...
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ON TODAY'S EPISODE
- What exactly is infrared light, and why is it such a game-changer for our metabolic health and blood...
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ON TODAY'S EPISODE
- Did you know that when you eat could be just as important as what you eat for managing blood sugar and metabolism?
- How does syncing your meals with the natural rhythm of the sun help your body stay in optimal health?
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