

Light Up Your Metabolism
Danielle Hamilton, FNTP
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!
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Aug 10, 2020 • 1h 24min
Episode 48: Biohacking Diet, Sleep, Inflammation, Body Composition & More with Dwayne Schofield of @ourinfinitehealth
Today's Episode is brought to you by Everlywell! Use this link to get 15% off & to support the show! https://refer.everlywell.com/s/unlockthesugarshacklesEverlywell is a home lab-testing company that I have used and LOVE. I got a food sensitivity test from them and my wife did a Thyroid panel from them. You simply prick your finger, follow the instructions of where to put the drops of blood, mail it back and you have your results in no time! By learning I was sensitive to eggs from the food test, I was able to lose a bunch of weight effortlessly and also lower my inflammation and improve my digestion. Use the link to get 15% off of your order! https://refer.everlywell.com/s/unlockthesugarshackles _______________________________________________________________Some things we talked about on the show:D Minder App (Vitamin D): http://dminder.ontometrics.com/Oura Ring (sleep tracking): https://ouraring.com/BluBLOX (blue blocking & computer glasses): https://bit.ly/35Ry8Wu_______________________________________________________________You can find Dwayne & his wife Krissy at https://www.instagram.com/ourinfinitehealth/You can find me on Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth and on Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get all the best tips, coupon codes, and to be the first to know about my upcoming programs!If you are liking the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or iTunes to leave the show a *5-star rating* & a quick review! It helps the show to grow and lets me know what you’re liking!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Aug 7, 2020 • 31min
Episode 47: Could Food Sensitivities be Preventing Weight Loss? Plus, How to Test from Home!
Today's Episode is brought to you by Everlywell! Use this link to get 15% off & to support the show! https://refer.everlywell.com/s/unlockthesugarshackles Everlywell is a home lab-testing company that I have used and LOVE. I got a food sensitivity test from them and my wife did a Thyroid panel from them. You simply prick your finger, follow the instructions of where to put the drops of blood, mail it back and you have your results in no time! By learning I was sensitive to eggs from the food test, I was able to lose a bunch of weight effortlessly and also lower my inflammation and improve my digestion. Use the link to get 15% off of your order! https://refer.everlywell.com/s/unlockthesugarshackles

Aug 3, 2020 • 40min
Episode 46: Grab Bag Questions - Fasting caveats for women; Opinion about dairy & soy; My health goals & "cheats"; High Prolactin; Hormone Testing & more!
Everlywell is a home lab-testing company that I have used and LOVE. I got a food sensitivity test from them and my wife did a Thyroid panel from them. You simply prick your finger, follow the instructions of where to put the drops of blood, mail it back and you have your results in no time! By learning I was sensitive to eggs from the food test, I was able to lose a bunch of weight effortlessly and also lower my inflammation and improve my digestion. Use the link to get 15% off of your order! https://refer.everlywell.com/s/unlockthesugarshackles__________________________________________________Thank you for listening to the show!You can find me on Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth and on Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get all the best tips, coupon codes, and to be the first to know about my upcoming programs!If you are liking the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or iTunes to leave the show a *5-star rating* & a quick review! It helps the show to grow and lets me know what you’re liking!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Jul 27, 2020 • 34min
Episode 45: How Do You Know if You Have Insulin Resistance? Plus: When to Start Adding Carbs Back into your Diet.
Today’s episode is brought to you by Beautycounter. This month’s deal is 20% off for all new customers with code CLEANFORALL20 (Ends July 31st!)Check out their amazing, high-quality, safe beauty and personal care products. Some of my favorites are their sunscreen (won’t harm the sea turtles!), the Countermatch Adaptive Lotion, Skin Twin Foundation, Vitamin C Serum, Overnight resurfacing peel, and their eye liners! Beautycounter has a list of over 1800 Chemicals they never use in their products. Many of their products are even EWG verified!.I love their Sunscreen because it works SO well (even in the Florida sun!) and it's safe for marine life and for our bodies. They have a *new* face sunscreen as well that is my new favorite! .__________________________________________________Thank you for listening to the show!You can find me on Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth and on Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get all the best tips, coupon codes, and to be the first to know about my upcoming programs!If you are liking the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or iTunes to leave the show a *5-star rating* & a quick review! It helps the show to grow and lets me know what you’re liking!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Jul 24, 2020 • 30min
Episode 44: Are you a Sugar Burner or Fat Burner with Metabolic Flexibility?
Today’s episode is brought to you by Beautycounter. Check out their amazing, high-quality, safe beauty and personal care products. Some of my favorites are their sunscreen (won’t harm the sea turtles!), the Countermatch Adaptive Lotion, Skin Twin Foundation, Vitamin C Serum, Overnight resurfacing peel, and their eye liners! Beautycounter has a list of over 1800 Chemicals they never use in their products. Many of their products are even EWG verified!.I love their Sunscreen because it works SO well (even in the Florida sun!) and it's safe for marine life and for our bodies. They have a *new* face sunscreen as well that is my new favorite! This month, Beautycounter is offering 20% off to all new customers with the code CLEANFORALL20 so click here to snag a great discount off amazing products and to help support my small business! --> Beautycounter THANK YOU!___________________________________________________________Electrolytes and salt here! -> https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=sugarshackles Redmond Real Salt is by far my favorite salt ever! It is unrefined so it still contains trace minerals which are essential for proper hydration (especially important if you do keto or fasting!) They also have other amazing spice blends, salt refills, and other products such as clay masks, bath salts, and mineral toothpaste (which I loveeee!). Use code SUGARSHACKLES to get 15% off your entire order!__________________________________________________Thank you for listening to the show!You can find me on Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth and on Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get all the best tips, coupon codes, and to be the first to know about my upcoming programs!If you are liking the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or iTunes to leave the show a *5-star rating* & a quick review! It helps the show to grow and lets me know what you’re liking!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 25min
Episode 43: How Keto Can Bring You Food Freedom with Temple Stewart, RD
Today's sponsor for the show is ButcherBox! What meat shortage?! Get high-quality meats delivered to your door (in very sustainable packaging I might add!) You can customize your box, pause the box from coming if you need more time, or order it early if you need meat sooner! It's sooo convenient to always have a freezer full of meat - it makes meal prep so much easier!Thanks so much to Temple Stewart for coming on to today's show! You can find Temple at https://www.instagram.com/the.ketogenic.nutritionist/!

Jul 13, 2020 • 24min
Episode 42: The 3 Signs You're Not Ready for Intuitive Eating
Today’s episode is brought to you by Beautycounter. Check out their amazing, high-quality, safe beauty and personal care products. Some of my favorites are their sunscreen (won’t harm the sea turtles!), the Countermatch Adaptive Lotion, Skin Twin Foundation, Vitamin C Serum, Overnight resurfacing peel, and their eye liners! Beautycounter has a list of over 1800 Chemicals they never use in their products. Many of their products are even EWG verified!.I love their Sunscreen because it works SO well (even in the Florida sun!) and it's safe for marine life and for our bodies. They have a *new* face sunscreen as well that is my new favorite! This month’s deal is if you become a Band of Beauty Member, not only do you get free shipping on orders of over $100, a 10% product credit, and a free product for signing up, you’ll also get a free gift from yours truly if you sign up before July 1st!

Jul 6, 2020 • 1h 12min
Episode 41: Everything We’ve Been Taught About Heart Health is Wrong with Dr. Stephen Hussey, MS, DC
Does this sound familiar??You know sugar is bad for you and that you’re overeating carbs but they keep sneaking back into your life!You have hormone imbalances, weight loss resistance, and zero energy.You've tried tons of diets but nothing seems to work.You are surviving on caffeine and you just don’t know who to listen to anymore.You know you need to make a change but nothing you’ve been trying works!You’re defeated and confused so back to the cupcakes you go.Can you imagine what it would feel like to:eliminate sugar and carb cravingshave tons of energy throughout the dayhave happy and pleasant moodsreduce bloating and inflammationlose weight and bust plateausknow what to feed your body so you feel GOOD?!Join my Unlock the Sugar Shackles 12-Week Group Coaching Program!! Enrollment now open and payment plans are available! Enrollment closes on Tuesday, July 7th so grab your seat today! https://unlockthesugarshackles.teachable.com/p/unlock-the-sugar-shackles-12-week-group-coaching/_________________________________________________________Today's guest is the esteemed Dr. Stephen Hussey. He has a Masters in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine with a Doctorate in Chiropractic. As a Type 1 Diabetic, he learned that he has a higher risk of Heart Disease and it sparked his interest in all things heart health.He drops sooo many knowledge bombs in this episode! We talked about:Understanding LDL and the benefits of itHow Cholesterol & Saturated Fats came to be demonizedWhy saturated fats are good for you and which ones to eatWhat kinds of tests you should ask your doctor forStrategies to prevent heart diseaseWhy sugar is so bad for your heartHow an animal based diet helps him manage his blood sugars as a T1DThe impact of animals vs plants on the environmentSustainability of animal agricultureYou can find Dr. Stephen Hussey at https://www.resourceyourhealth.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drstephenhussey/._______________________________________________________________Thank you for listening to the show!You can find me on Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth and on Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get all the best tips, coupon codes, and to be the first to know about my upcoming programs!If you are liking the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or iTunes to leave the show a *5-star rating* & a quick review! It helps the show to grow and lets me know what you’re liking!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and re-posting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Jul 3, 2020 • 26min
Episode 40: How to Get Back on Track when You've "Fallen Off" or had a Sugar/Carb Binge
Does this sound familiar??You know sugar is bad for you and that you’re overeating carbs but they keep sneaking back into your life!You have hormone imbalances, weight loss resistance, and zero energy.You've tried tons of diets but nothing seems to work.You are surviving on caffeine and you just don’t know who to listen to anymore.You know you need to make a change but nothing you’ve been trying works!You’re defeated and confused so back to the cupcakes you go.Can you imagine what it would feel like to:eliminate sugar and carb cravingshave stable energy throughout the dayhave happy and pleasant moodsreduce bloating and inflammationknow to feed your body so you feel GOOD?!Join my Unlock the Sugar Shackles 12-Week Group Coaching Program!! Enrollment now open and payment plans are available! https://unlockthesugarshackles.teachable.com/p/unlock-the-sugar-shackles-12-week-group-coaching/Enrollment closes on July 7th so make sure your grab your seat today!!

Jun 26, 2020 • 29min
Episode 38: What do Blood Sugar Highs & Lows Feel Like + How to Test at Home
Today’s episode is brought to you by Beautycounter. Check out their amazing, high-quality, safe beauty and personal care products. Some of my favorites are their sunscreen (won’t harm the sea turtles!), the Countermatch Adaptive Lotion, Skin Twin Foundation, Vitamin C Serum, Overnight resurfacing peel, and their eye liners! Beautycounter has a list of over 1800 Chemicals they never use in their products. Many of their products are even EWG verified!.I love their Sunscreen because it works SO well (even in the Florida sun!) and it's safe for marine life and for our bodies. They have a *new* face sunscreen as well that is my new favorite! This month’s deal is if you become a Band of Beauty Member, not only do you get free shipping on orders of over $100, a 10% product credit, and a free product for signing up, you’ll also get a free gift from yours truly if you sign up before July 1st!_______________________________________________________________Redmond Life: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=sugarshackles Redmond Real Salt is by far my favorite salt ever! It is unrefined so it still contains trace minerals which are essential for proper hydration (especially important if you do keto or fasting!) They also have other amazing spice blends, salt refills, and other products such as clay masks, bath salts, and mineral toothpaste (which I loveeee!). Use code SUGARSHACKLES to get 15% off your entire order!__________________________________________________Thank you for listening to the show!You can find me on Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth and on Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health.My website is daniellehamiltonhealth.com. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get all the best tips, coupon codes, and to be the first to know about my upcoming programs!If you are liking the show, please head to Apple Podcasts or iTunes to leave the show a *5-star rating* & a quick review! It helps the show to grow and lets me know what you’re liking!Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!


