
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

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 4min
Keto Shouldn't Be Forever! When, Why and How to Come out of Ketosis with Tara Garrison | Episode 116
TODAY'S SPONSORSYour blood sugar levels significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress and sleep in real time. By pairing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with their app and expert dietitian guidance, Nutrisense can help you reach your health goals.Head to nutrisense.io/sugar and use the promo code SUGAR to get $30 off & one month of free dietitian support!TODAY'S GUESTTara Garrison is the founder of HIGHER, a High Performance Health Coaching company that includes training, nutrition, biohacking and mindset coaching. She has helped many celebrities, professional athletes, and top executives optimize their health.Tara is also the creator of the popular Keto In & Out System, in which she teaches how to “Do Keto. Not Forever” to optimize metabolism, brain power, athletic performance and physique. Her new book, Short-Term Keto, explains this concept of metabolic flexibility in detail.She is the host of the Inside Out Health Podcast, in which she interviews world-class health experts from all over the world. Tara is a mom of 4, avid weightlifter, Boston Marathoner and lover of nature. You can find her daily on Instagram as @coachtaragarrison, where she shares the inner workings of her life, health education and motivation.She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), International College of Applied Nutrition and Strength (ICANS), is a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC), Certified Neurotyping Coach and a Metabolic Analytics practitioner.You can find Tara on her website taragarrison.com and on Instagram FacebookYouTubeON TODAY'S EPISODEHow emotional wounds can have a effect on your body composition and weightWhat is love in terms of loving your bodyHow to listen to your body and show it love for what it really needsTara’s thoughts on Keto and the positives vs. negative aspectsWhy nutritional approaches and their outcomes are different for each person and each bodyTara’s thoughts on why certain eating habits should be a short term approachHow to avoid get pigeonholed into an approach that isn’t working for your bodyTara’s thoughts on gut testing and when its appropriate to use these toolsHow to know if you should remain on Keto or if you may benefit from adding carbs back in your dietSTAY 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!)👉 The next round begins in JANUARY 2023! Get on the VIP waitlist here: 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 11, 2023 • 1h 1min
How do You Know if You Have Blood Sugar Issues? And what ARE Blood Sugar Issues? Episode 115
Delving into blood sugar issues, the podcast explores symptoms, causes, and impacts on health. It discusses insulin responses, hypoglycemia, and transitioning to fat as fuel. Emphasizing mindfulness in managing blood sugar, it offers insights on personalized approaches for optimal health.

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 18min
The Thyroid, Insulin & Weight Connection with Dr. Amie Hornaman | Episode 114
Dr. Amie Hornaman discusses the importance of comprehensive thyroid testing, hidden symptoms, and the impact of insulin resistance on thyroid health. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of gut health, blood sugar, and thyroid, advocating for a holistic approach. The episode highlights the challenges of misdiagnosis in thyroid health and the benefits of functional medicine in managing conditions like Hashimoto's disease. Listeners are encouraged to seek specialized care, track vital signs, and empower themselves through understanding thyroid health.

Dec 28, 2022 • 1h 27min
How Each Phase of your Menstrual Cycle Impacts your Blood Sugar with Kayla Osterhoff | Episode 113
TODAY'S SPONSORYour blood sugar levels can significantly impact how your body feels and functions. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress and sleep in real time. By pairing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) with their app and expert dietitian guidance, Nutrisense can help you reach your health goals. Head to nutrisense.io/sugar and use the promo code SUGAR to get $30 off and one month of free dietitian support!TODAY'S GUESTKayla is a neuroscientist and women's health science expert whose work has been featured on stages and media around the world. Formally trained across the health sciences with degrees in health ecology, public health, epidemiology, and neuropsychophysiology.https://www.herbiorhythm.com/certificationhttps://instagram.com/biocurious_kaylaON TODAY'S EPISODEKayla's Story of Adrenal BurnoutThe lack of understanding of women's health systemicallyWhy women represent the largest gap in health historyThe 2 reasons why women were purposefully left out of medical research until the 1990sThe systems that are affected by the ebb and flow of estrogen and progesterone throughout the monthHow women can be considered "4 different people" over the monthThe hormones that drive male biology vs female biologyA deep dive into the 4 Parts of the Menstrual CycleThe different times in the cycle we have more or less energy, elevated or depressed moods, brain might be slower or fasterThe time of the month when women's intuition is heightenedWhy consistency is not a superpower for womenHow blood sugar impacts our hormonal healthThe 3 Pillars of Hormone HealthThe influence insulin resistance & sensitivity has on hormonesWhy you have to mind your stress in order to mind your blood sugar (especially during the certain phases of your cycle)When to schedule power lifting session vs yoga or walkingWhen to travel, work longer hours, go to social events, and when to say no to social invitations, take a bath, and get extra sleepWhich hormones impact the way we extract nutrients and energy from our foodThe safe and appropriate time for women to fastWhy biohacking is different for womenWhy biohacking is more important for womenBest period tracking appSTAY 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!)👉 The next round begins in JANUARY 2023! Get on the VIP waitlist here: 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 22, 2022 • 1h 17min
How Lack of Sleep, Hormones & Stress Impact our Blood Sugar with Lauren Kelly-Chew | Episode 112
TODAY'S SPONSORSLooking for a holistic doctor who isn't just trying to shove prescriptions down your throat? Looking for a doctor who can actually help support your wellness and preventive care goals? A doctor who will LISTEN to you? Look no further than Wild Health! Head to wildhealth.com and use the code DANIELLE10 to get 10% off. TODAY'S GUESTLauren Kelley-Chew, MD is the Head of Clinical Product at Levels. Prior to Levels, Lauren led Strategy & BizOps at Verily Life Sciences, driving product, commercial, and clinical strategy with a focus on wearables, digital biomarkers, and emerging products. She previously founded a Y Combinator-backed digital therapeutics startup for digestive diseases and worked as a private equity investor. Lauren graduated from medical school at UPenn, where she was a Gamble Scholar. Throughout her career, Lauren has been inspired to build products and businesses that solve system-level problems and make good health accessible to everyone.Levels Instagram: @levelsLevels blog: levelshealth.com/blogLevels website: levelshealth.com <- get a CGM here Lauren’s Instagram: @drkelleychewON TODAY'S EPISODEDr. Lauren's own health journey and journey through medical schoolWhy it's so hard to get Continuous Glucose Monitors "Your body can look any way, and you can have metabolic dysfunction"How she reversed her prediabetesWhy oatmeal isn't a blood sugar / metabolic supportive foodWhy cutoffs for blood sugar ranges are failing to catch blood sugar issuesWhat is "metabolism" and what does it look like when it's working well?Blood sugar is connected with 9 out of the 10 leading causes of death in the USWhy would someone want to use a CGM?How our gut microbiome impacts our blood sugarWhich types of movement are best for blood sugarWhat lack of sleep & stress do to our blood sugarHow high levels of blood sugar impact the brainHow our hormonal balance and menstrual cycles impact our glucose levelsWhen we should dial up fasting/low carb in women's monthly cyclesWhy we have carb cravings in the later part of menstrual cyclesHow women / men differ when it comes to glucose regulationWhat happens in our body when blood sugar is highHigh blood sugar at nightWhat alcohol does to our blood sugar levelsMisconceptions - which foods are touted as healthy but disastrous for our blood sugarA conversation on dairy and it's impact on our blood glucose levelsHow do you get a Levels CGM? Do you need a doctor?What are the goals and benefits of the Levels appSTAY 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!)👉 The next round begins in JANUARY 2023! Get on the VIP waitlist here: 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 14, 2022 • 1h 24min
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss and Type II Diabetes Reversal with Megan Ramos | Episode 111
TODAY'S SPONSORSGOOD IDEA is my new favorite blood sugar-stabilizing sparkling water that combines a blend of amino acids, chromium and electrolytes to help reduce the blood sugar responses at meals. I love having one in my car or bringing one with me to events and social gatherings where I can’t control the menu or I know I’m going to eat something with carbs. (Much tastier, more portable and socially acceptable than Apple Cider Vinegar! 😂) Use code DANIHEALTH for 10% off your GOOD IDEA order!TODAY'S GUESTMegan Ramos is a Canadian clinical educator and expert on therapeutic fasting and low-carbohydrate diets, having guided more than 14,000 people worldwide. She is the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller Life in the Fasting Lane.You can find Megan at: @fastingmethodthefastingmethod.comLife in the Fasting Lane PodcastON TODAY'S EPISODEMegan & I discuss...How Megan was so influential to my health journey and actually changed my entire life How PCOS and Megan’s moms health symptoms led to her focus on fastingHow and why fasting has a positive effect on PCOS and diabetesThe overall positive benefits of fasting and who it’s forThe proper way to navigate pregnancy/ breastfeeding and fastingMegan’s advice on how to start fasting and gradually ease into itTime restricted eating vs. fasting Why fasting put’s positive stress on the body and how this is actually beneficialSTAY 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!)👉 The next round begins in JANUARY 2023! Get on the VIP waitlist here: 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 7, 2022 • 1h 9min
What Conventional Medicine gets Wrong about Blood Sugar & How Functional Medicine can Help Address Blood Sugar Issues BEFORE a Diagnosis with Julie Foucher | Episode 110
TODAY'S SPONSORSDo you ever feel like there are so many health & wellness products out there now that you’re left feeling totally overwhelmed? You wish you could skip the trial & error and just know exactly what will work for YOU? Well I’ve partnered with an amazing new service that can help you do just that.It’s called Wild Health and it’s a precision medicine service. They combine an in-depth genetic analysis with extensive blood work and a lifestyle assessment to provide you with a fully comprehensive picture of your health like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll receive a 50+ page report covering everything from your optimal diet, exercise and supplement routine to your risks of chronic disease and prevention strategies. You also get paired with a dedicated doctor and health coach who will help you understand and apply the biggest opportunities for maximizing your health.Head to wildhealth.com and use the code DANIELLE10 to get 10% off. TODAY'S GUESTJulie Foucher is a former four-time CrossFit Games athlete and family physician practicing precision medicine. She launched the Pursuing Health podcast back in 2015 while transitioning from CrossFit competition to being a full-time medical trainee. Based on what she saw in her medical training and CrossFit career, she realized her passion and unique position to help patients maximize their health through lifestyle, and she's committed to transforming primary care delivery to achieve this mission.https://www.wildhealth.com/https://www.instagram.com/juliefoucher/instagram.com/wildhealthmd/ON TODAY'S EPISODE-How CrossFit and the power of nutrition changed her perspective on health-Why she founded Wild Health and what makes it different -What is the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum -Functional Medicine vs. Traditional Conventional Medicine-Why personal connections and relationships in medicine are important -Why having a “diagnosis” isn’t always helpful -What types of functional tests are important to look at -How to eat for longevity-Tips for people with methylation issues-Thoughts on fasting and how it can be beneficial -How each person reacts to caffeine differently and how to test for tolerance -The impact that stress has on our health and tips to help our nervous systems relaxSTAY 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!)👉 The next round begins in JANUARY 2023! Get on the VIP waitlist here: 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (To rate the show on Apple Podcasts, click the 3 dots, click "Go To Show" and scroll down until you see the stars. Then click "See All", and then click "Write a Review"

Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 19min
Carnivore & Keto for Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Autoimmunity with Ede Fox | Episode 109
TODAY'S SPONSORSDo you ever feel like there are so many health & wellness products out there now that you’re left feeling totally overwhelmed? You wish you could skip the trial & error and just know exactly what will work for YOU? Well I’ve partnered with an amazing new service that can help you do just that.It’s called Wild Health and it’s a precision medicine service. They combine an in-depthgenetic analysis with extensive blood work and a lifestyle assessment to provide you with a fully comprehensive picture of your health like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll receive a 50+ page report covering everything from your optimal diet, exercise and supplement routine to your risks of chronic disease and prevention strategies. You also get paired with a dedicated doctor and health coach who will help you understand and apply the biggest opportunities for maximizing your health.Head to wildhealth.com and use the code DANIELLE10 to get 10% off. TODAY'S GUESTSeven years ago, Ede Fox turned her life around with a ketogenic/carnivore diet. Decades of compulsive consumption of refined carbs and junk food led to obesity, joint pain, rising blood pressure & blood sugar, plus out of control asthma, allergies and eczema. Now at 51, she has reversed all those conditions, has tons of energy, lost 80 pounds and most importantly has a healthy way of eating that is sustainable for a lifetime! Now Ede is on a mission to help others lose weight, end chronic pain and inflammation, reverse disease and get off medications. Ede runs an online carnivore community, hosts a Podcast, a weekly livestream on YouTube and you can find her on Instagram @blackcarnivore. Visit her website at Blackcarnivore.com.ON TODAY'S EPISODEEde & I talk about...Ede's story of how she healed her autoimmune issuesBenefits she got from keto and why she needed to transition to carnivoreHow she started a carnivore diet and why it felt like "home base"Why carnivore is so effective and transformative for so many peopleHow allergies / asthma / eczema can be put in remission Why someone might want to trial eliminating dairyHow to get more in tuned with your body so you know which foods to eliminateMental health and emotional benefits of carnivorePhysical benefits Ede had with carnivoreWhich foods Ede considers "Keto danger foods"What Ede considers "Carnivore candy"Health disparities in the black community"In the black community, even when in comparison to white people who have diabetes, and when you control for income and insurance, there are more amputations."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!)👉 The next round begins in JANUARY 2023! Get on the VIP waitlist here: 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 18min
The Sneaky Way Food Companies Hide Sugar in our Foods with Courtney Swan | Episode 108
TODAY'S SPONSORGOOD IDEA is my new favorite blood sugar-stabilizing sparkling water that combines a blend of amino acids, chromium and electrolytes to help reduce the blood sugar responses at meals. I love having one in my car or bringing one with me to events and social gatherings where I can’t control the menu or I know I’m going to eat something with carbs. (Much tastier, more portable and socially acceptable than Apple Cider Vinegar! 😂) Use code DANIHEALTH for 10% off your GOOD IDEA order!TODAY'S GUESTCourtney Swan is an Integrative Nutritionist with her Masters of Science in Nutrition and Integrative health. She is the host of the Realfoodology podcast and educator behind the Instagram account Realfoodology.https://www.instagram.com/realfoodology/www.realfoodology.comhttps://2x4.com/products/2x4-real-defenseMy Interview on Courtney's Podcast (Realfoodology): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realfoodology/id1529008803?i=1000575625328ON TODAY'S EPISODEHow Courtney figured out how to eat to heal her health symptoms Why a vegetarian diet didn’t work for her bodyWhat is “Real Food” and how to eat a real food diet How to navigate the grocery store and packaged food labelsThe sneaky way companies lie about packaged food label “terms”What’s the first most important thing Courtney looks for on a food labelThe many forms of hidden sugar in packaged foodsCourtney’s thoughts on oats and oat milk What exactly is “mono-cropping” and “regenerative agriculture”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!)👉 The next round begins in JANUARY 2023! Get on the VIP waitlist here: 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 15min
Estrogen Dominance, Insulin Resistance, Perimenopause & the Benefits of Building Muscle with Pauline Cox | Episode 107
TODAY'S SPONSORSGOOD IDEA is my new favorite blood sugar-stabilizing sparkling water that combines a blend of amino acids, chromium and electrolytes to help reduce the blood sugar responses at meals. I love having one in my car or bringing one with me to events and social gatherings where I can’t control the menu or I know I’m going to eat something with carbs. (Much tastier, more portable and socially acceptable than Apple Cider Vinegar! 😂) Use code DANIHEALTH for 10% off your GOOD IDEA order!TODAY'S GUEST With a vast depth of knowledge and experience in the world of health and nutrition, Pauline Cox has a passion for educating and empowering people, disseminating complex science into the everyday world, impacting the knowledge of the nation and influencing change in the way we see nutrition. Pauline is an author, speaker and co-founder of a ketogenic and low carb high street and online store, Sow & Arrow.She also runs an online health membership focusing on female health and hormone balancing.Connect with Pauline:@paulinejcox (Instagram)Sowandarrow.com (Website)@healthyketo&lowcarbliving (Facebook group)ON TODAY'S EPISODEPauline and I discuss...Pauline's health struggles and introduction to "food as medicine"The way sugar is disguised in healthy foodsWhat is insulin resistance?Why a rise in insulin is very problematic for our physiologyHow estrogen levels affect insulinHow estrogen levels affect the brainHow ketones can provide an alternate fuel sourceWhy it's so important to balance our hormones in our 20s and 30sHow to help our bodies and hormones through perimenopauseWhat is metabolic flexibility and what are the benefits of it?How Time Restricted Eating helps to optimize fat burningHow can we support our bodies through perimenopauseWhy building muscles is so important for women's' physique, hormones and longevityHow to improve Human Growth Hormone which helps us build muscleWhy estrogen dominance symptoms may show up in perimenopauseHow stress management can help hormone balance and anxietyWhy and how to stop snacking at nightTips for sugar addiction / food addiction and mindsetSTAY 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!)👉 The next round begins in NOVEMBER 2022! Get on the VIP waitlist here: 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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️