
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!
Latest episodes

Feb 17, 2024 • 4min
5 Healthy Foods that Spike Blood Sugar | Short & Sweet Episode 155
I used to struggle with PCOS, hypoglycemia, incessant sugar cravings, binge eating, acne, severe PMS and PMDD, weight loss resistance, and was always tired. I was eating a healthy, whole foods diet but what I didn't realize, was that even these healthy foods, were severely spiking my blood sugar driving all the issues I was suffering with!! Once I limited these foods for a period of time, I was able to fix my insulin resistance, blood sugar, and fully reverse EVERY ONE of those issues!! ⭐️ Use the code WELLNESS to get access to my course, SugarSavvy ✨ so you can learn what foods (and quantities spike YOUR blood sugar! https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/offers/6xnXHTas Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in blood sugar, hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Dani utilizes a holistic approach to optimizing blood sugar regulation to help her clients experience more energy, better sleep, fat burning, reduce cravings, balance hormones, and feel amazing!💛 Follow Dani!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealthWebsite: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/📈 Get a Continuous Glucose Monitor to learn all about your blood sugar:Tastermonial - https://tastermonial.com/products/cgm-freestyle-libre (Code: DANIHEALTH)Nutrisense - https://nutrisense.io/sugar (Code: SUGAR)Veri - https://www.veristable.com (Code: VSM-DANI)Signos- https://glnk.io/r54zn/hamilton (Code: HAMILTONHEALTH)Levels - Levels levelshealth.com/DANIELLE (No code needed - with this link, get 2 months free with the annual membership) [my personal favorite!]Theia: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/daniellehamiltonhealthThis video is for general informational purposes only. It must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition. Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I make a small commission when you shop through them at no extra cost to you. I do not align myself with any brand that I do not 100% love, use and trust.

Feb 14, 2024 • 56min
How Trauma Dysregulates your Nervous System & Blood Sugar with Raj Jana | Episode 154
Timeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offTODAY'S GUESTRaj Jana is a former reservoir engineer and entrepreneur who founded JavaPresse, a lifestyle brand in the coffee industry, that has helped over 500,000 individuals use coffee for daily fulfillment. Raj’s work has been endorsed by Daymond John of Shark Tank and featured in Forbes, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, and various other news outlets. He sold a significant part of his company to focus on his mental health and relationships, leading him to found Liber8 - a human transformation company that helps individuals improve mental health outcomes using precision emotional analytics. Raj explores the edges of spirituality, healing, and personal development on his podcast - Stay Grounded - which reaches thousands of people in 70+ countries every week.WebsiteInstagramiTunesYouTubeLiber8ON TODAY'S EPISODEHow can childhood trauma impact nervous system regulation and our mental health throughout life?What is the fundamental role of our emotions in our overall health and well-being?Why is developing a healthy relationship with our emotions crucial to achieving balance and inner peace?What are emotional lab reports, and how can they help us address limiting beliefs and emotions?What are the tangible benefits of meditation and stillness in pursuing inner peace and alignment?How can we become aware of our nervous system responses and use this information to improve our mental health?How can procrastination and resistance affect our emotional health, and how can we address these patterns?What is the relationship between our childhood experiences, beliefs, and perceptions of the world?How can we rebuild healthy relationships with our emotions and minds to live more satisfying lives?What practical strategies can we implement to effectively build emotional awareness and listen to our nervous system?How does our relationship with food reflect our emotional and nervous responses, and how can we use this connection to improve our health?How can we address the root causes of our mental health problems to achieve lasting healing and holistic wellness?What is the link between our childhood experiences, beliefs, and resistance to change?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth Facebook Danielle Hamilton HealthMy website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)YouTube (make sure you subscribe!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this February! Get on the waitlist now!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Feb 10, 2024 • 7min
Is your Breakfast Making you Tired or Anxious? | Short & Sweet Episode 153
Hey friends!! I am going to start putting out Short & Sweet Episodes every Saturday!These episodes are taken directly from my somewhat new YouTube Channel!! You can watch and subscribe to that here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@daniellehamiltonhealthABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE:🥣 I was told that oatmeal was a healthy breakfast option but I would always find that I was dragging and hungry again a couple hours later! Has this happened to you?! In this episode you'll learn what to eat for breakfast to give you energy, help you feel full and keep your moods stable!📈 Get a Continuous Glucose Monitor to learn all about your blood sugar:Tastermonial - https://tastermonial.com/products/cgm-freestyle-libre (Code: DANIHEALTH)Nutrisense - nutrisense.io/sugar (Code: SUGAR)Veri - https://www.veristable.com (Code: VSM-DANI)Signos- https://glnk.io/r54zn/hamilton (Code: HAMILTONHEALTH)Levels - Levels levelshealth.com/DANIELLE (No code needed - with this link, get 2 months free with the annual membership)Theia: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/daniellehamiltonhealthSTAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)On my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this February! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Feb 7, 2024 • 51min
Mitochondrial Secrets to Defy Aging and Master your Metabolism with Jennifer Scheinman | Episode 152
TODAY'S SPONSORTroscriptions: Head to troscriptions.com and use the code DANIHEALTH Jennifer is an accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionist boasting over two decades of expertise in nutrition and wellness. During the course of her career, she has worked at some of the nation's premier health and wellness institutions, showcasing her depth of experience in the field.Jen’s master's degree in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, coupled with advanced training in bioenergetics and hormone balance from the Institute of Functional Medicine, provides her with a profound understanding of the complex interplay between nutrition, cellular health, and longevity. This specialized education has equipped Jen with a unique skill set, enabling her to delve into the nuances of how dietary and lifestyle factors influence the body’s energy production and biological processes of aging.Jen is currently the Senior Manager of Timeline Nutrition, where she plays a pivotal role in educating both healthcare professionals and consumers about the significance of cellular health and Urolithin A in the context of aging and longevity. Beyond her responsibilities at Timeline, she is a renowned speaker, writer, and media figure. Jennifer also continues to practice as a nutrition coach, dedicating herself to assisting clients in optimizing their nutrition for enhanced vitality and a longer healthspan.👉 Timeline: timelinenutrition.com/HAMILTON - use code HAMILTON to save 10% off your first orderJennifer's Website : https://www.jenscheinman.com/ON TODAY'S EPISODE:What are mitochondria and why are they important?What happens when mitochondria start to declineWhat are some advanced signs of aging?What things in our environment and diet impact our mitochondria?What type of medications impact mitochondria?What is mitophagy?What naturally lowers mitophagy?How do we improve mitophagy?The one nutrient that has been proven in humans to stimulate mitophagyThe health benefits of polyphenolsWhat are post-biotics and why are they important?Unlocking the secrets of the pomegranate The studies showing the benefits of Urolithin A on muscle healthHow mitochondrial health is tied to every organ in the bodyHow a decline in mitochondrial function is tied to aging skinHow to make your skin more resilient to the effects of the sunSTAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)On my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)👉Enrollment Opens again this February! Get on the waitlist NOW! Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jan 31, 2024 • 55min
Maximize your Mitochondria with Methylene Blue with Dr. Scott Sherr | Episode 151
BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offTimeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offTODAY'S GUEST:Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).Dr. Scott is the COO of Smarter Not Harder, the company behind Troscriptions, a line of precision dosed buccal troches that are Democratizing Enlightenment by addressing the bottlenecks along the path to optimal health. They have five products on the market now including Blue Cannatine, Just Blue, Tro + Blue, Tro Calm, and Tro ZzzDr. Scott is also the co-founder of OneBase Health, an innovative HBOT ecosystem leveraging synergistic technologies to accelerate results, and his clinical practice includes HOMe as its foundation plus an integrative approach to hyperbaric oxygen therapy that includes cutting edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive laboratory testing (using the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personal practices, synergistic technologies (new and ancient), and more.👉 Use the code DANIHEALTH to save at troscriptions.com!Follow Troscriptions on Instagram: @TroscriptionsTwitter: @TroscriptionsON TODAY'S EPISODE:How do mitochondria and metabolism influence our well-being?What are the symptoms of blood sugar problems and insulin resistance?What are the most effective ways to improve mitochondrial function?How can we increase antioxidants, and why is it crucial?Addressing Nervous System Dysfunction: What are the most effective strategies?An in-depth look at methylene blue: How can it benefit brain clarity?What role does the Blue Cannatine Stack play, and how do nicotine and caffeine interact in this context?Reducing anxiety and stress with the Holistic GABA Supplement, Trocom: How can it be an effective ally?What is the perfect combination between Blue Cannatine and Trocom to enhance its benefits?Using Just Blue to Combat Jet Lag: How can it help us in specific situations?Trosy: A complete GABA formulation for comprehensive support: What are its benefits?How can Tro-Z improve sleep quality?Where can you find Troscriptions products to incorporate into your routine?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)On my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this February! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 4min
How to Stabilize Blood Sugar, Reduce Cravings and Burn Fat Without Calorie Counting With Jason Wittrock | Episode 150
Jason Wittrock, personal trainer and national bodybuilding champion, shares insights on blood sugar management. Topics discussed include modifying the ketogenic diet, spiking blood sugar after workouts, the effectiveness of calorie counting, the impact of specific foods on blood sugar levels, the importance of stabilizing blood sugar and reducing cravings, and the potential for national CGM use.

Jan 10, 2024 • 50min
5 Ways to Stay More Consistent, Get Healthy & Stay off Sugar | Episode 149
Explore 5 ways to improve health habits and reduce sugar cravings. Learn about setting clear goals, creating attractive habits, and leveraging habit tracking for consistency. Discover strategies for gradual habit building, enhancing accountability, stabilizing blood sugar, and setting up a healthy environment. Dive into emotional patterns, environmental influences on health, and the impact of light on sleep cycles. Join a community for ongoing support and live interactions.

Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 16min
Strategies to Lower Insulin Levels for Better Hormones, Blood Sugar, and Weight Loss with Dr. Ali Chappell | Episode 148
TODAY'S GUESTDr. Ali Chappell, the Founder and CEO of Lilli Health, aims to revolutionize the treatment of insulin resistance and PCOS. She is a Registered Dietitian with a MS in nutritional sciences and a PhD in nutrition and metabolism with a focus in reproductive endocrinology. She also completed a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded postdoctoral research fellowship to further investigate nutrition, insulin resistance, and PCOS. Over the past 12 years, she has conducted three clinical research studies focusing on the transformative ability of a Low Insulin Lifestyle to reverse insulin resistance and treat PCOS. Having PCOS herself, she has dedicated her career to studying a Low Insulin Lifestyle in patients with PCOS. This research led to her receiving a grant from the National Science Foundation in 2021 to launch Lilli Health and help take her research from the lab and the pages of medical journals and into the hands of patients and their healthcare providers.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillihealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lillihealthON TODAY'S EPISODEAli shares her personal story and how she came to study insulin and its impact on PCOS. We discuss the gap in PCOS messaging and the importance of understanding insulin resistance. Ali explains the testing methods for insulin levels and the significance of low fasting insulin. We also explore the foods that raise insulin levels and the misconception around blood sugar management. Our conversation highlights the crucial role of insulin in PCOS and the need for personalized nutrition approaches. In this episode we explore the impact of food on blood sugar and insulin levels and emphasize the importance of understanding the nuances of individual responses to different types of fruits and the role of fructose in liver fat accumulation. We highlight the benefits of a low insulin lifestyle compared to keto and paleo diets as well as the effects of combining fat or protein with fruit and the potential benefits of time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting. We also share other factors that can help lower insulin levels, such as managing stress and improving sleep.STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)👉 Enrollment Opens again this February! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 2min
11 Things I've Learned (or Changed my Mind About) Since Starting this Podcast 4 Years Ago | Episode 147
The podcast discusses 11 key insights about ketosis, the influence of circadian rhythms and light on health and blood sugar, the importance of breakfast, fat, protein, and minerals for blood sugar optimization, the importance of protein in snacks and meals, and the impact of light on blood sugar and sleep.

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 17min
What to Eat to Balance Your Blood Sugar & Avoid Spikes and Crashes | My Interview on the Kick Sugar Summit | Episode 146
TODAY'S EPISODEThis is the interview I gave on the Kick Sugar Summit! Blood sugar is PERSONAL. No two people's blood sugar is the same or is affected by foods, stress, or lifestyle factors in the same way. In this interview, I share my health journey and why I started to care about my blood sugarhow your blood sugar and insulin can be dysregulated for years before your doctor takes notehow sugar impacts all your organs and processes in the bodyearly symptoms of blood sugar issueshow to know if your hunger is healthywhat actually drives cravings and why you can't "will" your way out of themwhat IS balanced blood sugar (and why I actually no longer use that term)how to find out what your blood sugar is doing and if that's optimalstrategies to experiment with and implement to start stabilizing your blood sugarhow to avoid feeling "snackish" and reduce cravingshow to build a plate that stabilizes blood sugarwhy you shouldn't eat bananas in the winterthe most common mistakes people make when they're trying to improve their blood sugarcommon digestive issues and strategies to improve them when you go low carb👉 Optimize Your Digestion for Low-Carb Diets: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/offers/B6MBNaLt 👉 Blood Sugar Mastery Enrollment Opens again soon! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmasterySTAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com (scroll down to sign up for my Newsletter!)Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️