

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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Jun 22, 2020 • 52min
Episode 37: How Cheat Days Lead to Inflammation & Leaky Gut + What to Do Instead (PLUS How to do Food Sensitivity Testing on Yourself)
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Jun 15, 2020 • 1h 13min
Episode 36: How to Get "Unstuck" with Your Health, End Self-Sabotage & Optimize Your Mindset with Shawn Mynar
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!.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 me if you sign up before July 1st!__________________________________________________________________Today I'd like to welcome my guest Shawn Mynar to the show! Shawn is a fellow Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) & a Mindset Coach. Shawn was one of my biggest inspirations for going to nutrition school to be come an NTP, and her content also helped me learn so much about how to heal myself.On today's episode we talk about:Shawn's health journeyHer rock bottom moment that changed her lifeHow Shawn got started on a mindset journeyHer pivot from nutrition to mindset in her businessBeing "stuck" & getting "unstuck"Symptoms are communication from our bodyWe are energetic beings & what that means for your healthSigns that your body is not in harmonyLike frequencies attract like frequenciesHow you can use mindset to gain the health you want, or reach your goalsFinding your way to a better mindset with awareness & gratitudeWays we numb our emotions and how that keeps us stuckShawn's Emotional Frequency ScaleSelf-SabotageHow meditating can help you tune into your inner voiceEgo vs IntuitionHow to make a mindful practiceSelf Compassion, Respect, Acceptance, Worth, & LoveYou can find Shawn:Her websiteHer InstagramShawn's UNSTUCK PodcastShawn's Keto for Women Podcast__________________________________________________Thank you for listening to the show!You can find me on Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton HealthMy website is daniellehamiltonhealth.comBe 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 programsIf 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!

Jun 12, 2020 • 35min
Episode 35: The 9 Reasons I Don't Like Protein Powders & Meal Replacement Shakes; My Favorite Non-Toxic Sunscreen
Today’s episode is brought to you by Beautycounter! Head to beautycounter.com/daniellehamilton to 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!.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!_________________________________________________________Here's the link for Primal Kitchen to get their Grass-Fed Collagen Powder. Use code SUGARSHACKLES for 10% off your order!____________________________________________________________I strongly feel we need to remove the health halo hanging over these "plant-based protein powders", meal replacement shakes, and powdered cleanse programs.In this episode, I talk about 9 of the top reasons why I don't recommend them and what you should do instead (hint: Just eat real food!!)_________________________________________________________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 programIf 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!#BLACKLIVESMATTER

Jun 1, 2020 • 1h 7min
Episode 34: Keto & Fasting Modifications for Women to Improve Hormone Balance & Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz, DC
Today's episode is brought to you by Everlywell. 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!I'm so excited and honored to introduce today's guest Dr. Mindy Pelz, DC! Dr. Mindy is crazy passionate about helping families stay healthy. For the past 23 years, she has been in the health trenches with busy, overscheduled families. She has built one of the largest holistic health clinics in Silicon Valley with patients coming to her from all over the world for her customized ketobiotic, fasting, detox, and nutritional programs. Her focus is to give families simple and effective health tools that have all members of the family thriving.Her bestselling book, The Reset Factor, was released in 2015, giving people access to a clear step-by-step path to creating a healthy, vibrant, energy-filled life free from disease and suffering. The launch of her book ignited a “Resetter tribe,” an online group of like-minded people all supporting each other, exchanging health ideas, and cheering each other on to better health. Once a month Dr. Mindy leads her Resetter tribe through a free Fast Training Week, where all community members practice different styles of fasting together.Raising two active teens of her own, Dr. Mindy knows what it is like to balance a healthy keto lifestyle with a demanding private practice, and a busy family schedule. As a perimenopausal woman, she also has found that women in their 40’s and 50’s need to incorporate the ketogenic diet differently to ensure proper hormonal balance. Her new book on Keto, Fasting, and Women called The Menopause Reset is out now!In this episode, Dr. Mindy and I talk about:Dr. Mindy's menopause storyWhen your doctor doesn't have the answerWhy we need to stop waiting for a hero (or pill) to save us (hint: you are your own hero, healer, and doctor!)Hormonal changes that take place during menopauseRushing Woman Syndrome (click here to by the book)How low adrenal function can really crash your sex hormonesThe Hormonal Hierarchy by Dr. Ana CabecaOxytocin - the hormone you REALLY want to boostA new perspective on reducing stressKeto & Fasting considerations for women, especially as they age and go into their 40s...and soooo much more!!__________________________________________________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!

May 29, 2020 • 15min
Episode 33: The Top 3 Reasons I Don't Recommend Artificial Sweeteners
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May 26, 2020 • 1h 14min
Episode 32: How Chronic Dieting, Over-Exercising & Vegetarianism Contributed to Burnout & Autoimmunity with Caitlin Weeks @GrassFedGirl
Today's episode is brought to you by Redmond.Life. They have the world's best unrefined Mineral Salt. Get 15% off with the code SUGARSHACKLES.Today's guest is Caitlin Weeks of GrassFedGirl.com. She has really popular YouTube channel with tons of helpful videos about Keto & Carnivore. You can find her on Instagram @grassfedgirl.Caitlin has an incredible story of healing. We talk about her journey that began with dieting at age 6 to now reclaiming her health with a carnivore diet.In the episode we talk about so much including:-Why eating egg whites & sugar-free popsicles isn't the way to health or weight loss-The lead up to complete burn out and autoimmunity-Caitlin's intense blood sugar symptoms that she didn't know about-Why vegetarianism is not usually the best choice for healing blood sugar & hormones-Why she felt that she "had to" work out hard and how she let go of that to heal-Symptoms of Hashimoto's, an autoimmune Thyroid condition-Getting rid of the stigma around taking prescription meds if you have to-The adrenal/thyroid connection-How being open minded when it comes to diet is essential!Thanks for listening, subscribing, liking and sharing the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!Follow me on instagram at @daniellehamiltonhealth

May 22, 2020 • 17min
3 Tips for Avoiding or Reducing Blood Sugar Spikes!
Today's episode is brought to you by Redmond Real Salt! Real Salt my FAVORITE salt and I've been using it since 2012. It has tons of trace minerals in it which makes it perfect for anyone who does low carb, keto, carnivore or fasting. It's also just much more mild and flavorful than regular sea salt. It's not refined like table salt and contains no additives. If you head to Redmond.Life and use the code SUGARSHACKLES you can get 15% off your order! They also have other seasonings (which are all delicious and contain NO additives or anti-caking agents), they have bath salts, clay masks, my favorite toothpaste ever, electrolytes, and much more!In today's episode, I talk about 3 ways to reduce blood sugar spikes. Steady blood sugar without huge spikes and crashes is essential to optimal health and feeling your best. Blood sugar spikes and crashes leave us feeling depleted, craving all the wrong foods, and wreak havoc on our entire bodies. Listen to the episode to get my 3 best tips on how to reduce blood sugar spikes when adding in carbs!Thanks for liking, sharing, commenting, rating, and reviewing the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!

May 18, 2020 • 1h 15min
Episode 30: Surprising sources of toxins & how they're making you sick with Cheryl M Health Muse
Our sponsor for today's show is Redmond Real Salt. Visit Redmond.Life and use the code SUGARSHACKLES to get 15% off your order. Check out their amazing toothpastes that make your teeth feel like porcelain! And the best salt I've ever tasted and only one I ever use (Real Salt!)Cheryl Meyer suffered from autoimmune disease. By eliminating toxins and working with a Functional MD, she reversed her pain. Cheryl has a BA from UC-Berkeley and is a health coach from IIN. Cheryl is an award-winning author, international bestseller, health coach, speaker, local tv host, and guest podcaster. Her book, “It Feels Good to Feel Good, Learn to Eliminate Toxins, Reduce Inflammation and Feel Great Again” has won 13 awards. It is available on Amazon. She has also published “6 week Daily Victory Journal Celebrate Your Daily Wins And Practice Gratitude”. She is currently writing her third book, “Feeling Great, Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life”. Her next book will be on Stress and releasing it little by little every day.Cheryl is a sought-after authority on toxins in our lives for summits and has done 15 summits to date. She has done over 100 podcasts to help others discover how the toxins in their lives are making them sick."Toxins are everywhere and impacting our health, the health of our children, and the health of our earth. I would like people to eliminate the toxins now and not wait until they get sick and tired of being sick and tired.” She adds, “It’s all about toxic load. Each toxin that is eliminated is one step closer to health.” She is hosting her own local TV show on local public access TV beginning in March 2020 and her own podcast on RHG TV/ Voice America starting in May 2020.As a coach, Cheryl specifically works with clients with chronic illness giving them hope and helping them find solutions.She encourages you to listen to your body and to own your own health. Her website is https://cherylmhealthmuse.com You can contact her at cherylmhealthmuse@gmail.comIf you're liking the show, please remember to subscribe, leave a review & a rating! Thank you so much for listening! I appreciate each and every one of you <3

May 15, 2020 • 16min
Episode 29: Blood Sugar-Friendly Breakfast Ideas for More Energy and Less Hunger
Today's episode is brought to you by REDMOND'S REAL SALT! I'm sooo excited for them to sponsor the show because I've been using this salt for over 7 years! It's by far the best one. They also have electrolytes, mud masks, amazing flouride-free toothpaste, and other delicious seasonings!Head to Redmond.life and enter the code SUGARSHACKLES for 15% off your order. On today's episode we talk about keto-friendly, and blood-sugar friendly breakfast ideas! In our minds breakfast is probably associated with pancakes and cereal and smoothies. During the episode I teach you how to reframe what you think of as breakfast and how this can help you make choices that will keep your blood sugar stable and keep you fuller longer so you can make it to lunch before eating again.Thank you for reviewing, subscribing, rating and sharing the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!You can find me on Instagram at @daniellehamiltonhealth and on facebook @daniellehamiltonhealth.

May 11, 2020 • 1h 6min
Episode 28: How to balance your adrenal & thyroid hormones and avoid burnout with Dr. Jordan May
This episode is brought to you by FullScript, an online dispensary for high-quality, practitioner-grade supplements. Create an account in my dispensary for 10% off all supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/danielledurantehealthToday our guest is Dr. Jordan May. Jordan is a doctor of Physical Therapy and a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who specializes in adrenal & thyroid health and burnout. Today's deep dive into hormones and wellness covers the following: -Cortisol and adrenal hormones-How gut health and digestion is tied to hormonal health-Symptoms of hyper/hypo thyroid-Stages of healing-Surprising symptoms linked with joint pain-The pregnenalone steal - how stress imbalances your hormones-External & internal causes of stress-How gratitude can change your health & how to make it a practice-Internal and external barriers to change-Which types of exercises are better or worse for hormones-Signs you worked out too hard-The question you must ask yourself before you start a healing journey-And so much more!!You can find Jordan: @docjmay on Instagram or her website docjmay.com.Thank you for liking, reviewing, commenting, and sharing the podcast! I appreciate each and every one of you! <3


