

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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Nov 9, 2024 • 21min
How to Shift your Carbs and Workouts in the Winter for Better Blood Sugar, Insulin & Metabolic Health | Episode 227
TODAY'S SPONOSORS:Vivarays: Visit vivarays.com & use the code DANIHEALTH for 15% offTODAY'S EPISODE:We live on a cyclical planet with seasons. Eating and living in alignment with our environment is essential to optimizing our metabolic health. There are different things we should be eating and doing in summer vs. winter. As the light is getting shorter and carbs are becoming more scarce, let's talk about how to shift your routines and diet to support restoration, and repair during this season of cold and darkness.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!)👉 Get on the waitlist now for my group coaching programs, Blood Sugar Mastery! daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 22min
A Surprising Way to Lower Cortisol, Improve Blood Sugar, and Sleep Deeper (Without Changing your Diet) with Roudy Nassif | Episode 226
TODAY'S SPONOSORS:Vivarays: Visit vivarays.com & use the code DANIHEALTH for 15% offBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offMake sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount on my Supplement Store!TODAY'S GUESTCheck the video version of this episode on YouTube!Roudy is at the cutting edge of circadian health as a renowned engineer, wellness entrepreneur, martial artist, and light expert.As a child, Roudy began suffering from ADHD, headaches, and intense mood swings. His struggle continued as he grew older, with Roudy becoming a night owl and often feeling depressed, fatigued, and disoriented. After consulting so many doctors, and trying every diet, supplement, and healing modality, nothing seemed to work. The frustration of living in pain drove Roudy to a journey of learning about himself and nature, which transformed his health and life. That’s when he discovered Light and Circadian Biology and started VivaRays, leading the light revolution. He innovated the world's first circadian light-harmonizing eyewear to filter out the bad effects of artificial light coming from screens and indoor light bulbs. He has been educating thousands of health professionals and doctors about the power of light and helping them and their clientslive vital and vibrant life. His goal is to help more than one billion people experience the freedom, flow, and vitality of living in rhythm with nature’s light and dark cycles and achieving better sleep and increased productivity and energy.Free E-Booklet: Light: The Key to Mastering your Sleep and EnergyInstagram: @vivaraysVivaraysON TODAY'S EPISODEHow can understanding light transform our health and well-being?What are the detrimental effects of artificial light on our bodies?Why are mitochondria considered crucial for energy production in relation to light exposure?What practical steps can individuals take to improve their light environment at home or work?How does morning sunlight impact our energy levels and mood throughout the day?What role does the balance of light and dark play in maintaining optimal health?How can specialized glasses, like those from VivaRays, help protect our circadian rhythms?What are some common misconceptions about blue light and its effects on health?How does a lack of proper light exposure contribute to various health issues?What actionable sBook a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Nov 2, 2024 • 26min
Should you wake up at 5am to work out if it’s the only time in your day to exercise? | Episode 225
THANK YOU TO TODAY'S SPONSORSUBLOCKOUT: Check out ublockout.com & use the code DANI10 for 10% off Make sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount on my Supplement Store!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!)👉 Get on the waitlist now for my group coaching program, Blood Sugar Mastery! daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
Berberine & Sulforaphane: Two Powerhouse Compounds for your Blood Sugar & Liver with Mara Labs | Episode 224
David Roberts, co-founder of Mara Labs, shares his expertise on the powerhouse compounds berberine and sulforaphane. With a background in public health and biomedical engineering, he discusses their roles in blood sugar regulation and detoxification. David highlights sulforaphane’s potential for enhanced brain health and its antioxidant properties. He also explores how these natural supplements can combat toxins that negatively affect metabolic health. Personal detox experiences and the convenience of supplementing these compounds are key takeaways.

Oct 26, 2024 • 28min
Stop Skipping Breakfast!! (Especially if you have High Fasting Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance or Weight Loss Resistance) | Episode 223
TODAY'S SPONSOR:BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offMake sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount!HEAR ME OUT: skipping breakfast might work or might have worked at first, but chances are, especially if you’re female, it has lead to a plateau and actually a backslide of benefits where you now may be struggling with high cortisol, high morning blood sugar, insulin resistance, and your weight may be creeping up How can skipping breakfast cause all this?! Shouldn’t it LOWER blood sugar if you’re not eating? Listen to the episode to learn why that’s not necessarily the case! Optimize Your Digestion for Low-Carb Diets: (code: 50OFF) https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/offers/B6MBNaLt 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!)👉 Get on the waitlist now for my group coaching program, Blood Sugar Mastery! daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryThank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 8min
Optimizing Blood Sugar & Insulin Before, During & After Pregnancy with Lily Nichols | Episode 222
TODAY'S SPONSORBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offMake sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount!TODAY'S GUESTLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal NutritionTM, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. She writes at https://lilynicholsrdn.comWebsiteInstagramBook websites: realfoodforfertility.com, realfoodforpregnancy.com & realfoodforGD.comON TODAY'S EPISODEWhat are the common misconceptions surrounding gestational diabetes that expectant mothers should be aware of?How do conventional dietary guidelines fall short when it comes to managing blood sugar levels during pregnancy?What personalized nutrition strategies can be implemented to control gestational diabetes effectively?Can you explain the significance of testing methods for gestational diabetes and the alternatives available?How does gestational diabetes impact long-term health for both mothers and their children?What role does protein intake play in managing insulin levels and overall metabolic health during pregnancy?Why is it important for women to start preventative measures for gestational diabetes before pregnancy?How does breastfeeding influence insulin sensitivity and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life?What are some key nutritional needs that mothers should prioritize during breastfeeding?How can maintaining electrolyte balance during breastfeeding prevent nutritional depletion?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton HealthMy website is daniellehamiltonhealth.comOn my Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Oct 19, 2024 • 30min
Hacking is NOT Healing: How to go from "Managing" Blood Sugar to Deeply Healing | Episode 221
TODAY'S SPONSORS:KION: Check out getkion.com & use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10%FullScript is my online supplement dispensary. Use this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount!On Today's Episode: So many people I talk to tell me that as long as they eat 8-10 times a day, they don't have crashes... or that as long as they don't eat any carbs, they don't have any blood sugar crashes... but neither of these things are sustainable or lead to long-term healing. In fact, both of these "blood sugar management strategies" actually lead to worsened blood sugar (as well as worsened metabolic hormones like insulin, leptin and cortisol). In this episode I talk about the steps you need to take to actually start HEALING instead of just managing or "hacking" your blood sugar! Links I mentioned in the episode: Enroll in Blood Sugar Mastery: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmasteryStop the Drops Waitlist - a DIY course for Metabolic Hypoglycemia: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/stopthedropswaitlistIt Starts with Light Waitlist: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/lightwaitlistSTAY 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!)Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Oct 16, 2024 • 1h 5min
Is your Stress Bucket Overflowing? How to Transform Overwhelm into Peace with Dr. Melissa Sonners | Episode 220
TODAY'S SPONSORSTroscriptions: Head to troscriptions.com & use discount code DANIHEALTHKION: Check out getkion.com & use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10%Make sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount!TODAY'S GUESTDr. Melissa Sonners is the host of the Be Inspired Mama Podcast, a community for women ready to create deeper connection with themSELVES and each other.She is raw, real and offers practical immediately applicable advice that feeds the self synchronizing desires of the soul. My ultimate goal is to help women fall back in love with their lives through practices that help them reconnect with themselves.Dr. Melissa Sonners is a distinguished chiropractor specializing in pre-natal, post-partum, and pediatric care. Beyond her role in patient care and clinic management, Melissa's unwavering passion lies in empowering women and mothers to deepen their connection with themselves. What started as individualized teachings within the treatment room has evolved into a broader platform. Melissa now extends her expertise globally, lecturing on this crucial topic around the country and worldwide.Her online presence, particularly through her platform Be Inspired Mama, includes a podcast and YouTube channel where she generously shares free and easily implementable tools. These resources aim to help women reconnect with themselves and foster a sense of community, embodying the belief that true power is found in collective support and the boundless possibilities unlocked through self-reconnection.Freebies:Book Nook - Join her free online book clubMorning Self - WITH challengeThe Connection CodeSocials:PodcastIGFB YouTubeON TODAY'S EPISODEHow can shifting from a 'doing' mindset to a 'being' mindset enhance our approach to self-care? In what ways does stress impact our overall health and well-being?What practical tools can help us foster deeper connections with ourselves and others?Why is building a supportive community essential for personal growth?How can small, consistent actions lead to meaningful and lasting change in our lives?What role does failure play in the journey of personal development and learning?How do chilBook a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Oct 12, 2024 • 47min
How do you know if you have Metabolic Hypoglycemia | Episode 219
TODAY'S SPONSORSTimeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offIn this episode, I’ll share my personal journey with metabolic hypoglycemia (MH), a condition where you experience symptoms of low blood sugar despite having normal or even elevated levels on lab work. I’ll also talk about my clients’ similar struggles and how they learned to identify this often-missed issue. We'll dive into how you can know if you have MH by looking at specific numbers, lab work, and early warning signs like fatigue, irritability, and shakiness. As MH progresses, symptoms can become more severe, affecting energy, mood, and even cognitive function. I’ll explain what it feels like as it worsens and what areas of health are impacted. Finally, we'll cover the main causes and drivers behind metabolic hypoglycemia, helping you better understand and address this condition.Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycallGet on the Blood Sugar Mastery waitlist! https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-masteryStop the Drops Waitlist: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/stopthedropswaitlistSTAY 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!)Thank you for subscribing, rating, reviewing, sharing and reposting the show! I appreciate each and every one of you!Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
From Self-Sabotage to Consistency: Dismantling Perfectionism and People-Pleasing on our Health Journeys with Tanja Shaw | Episode 218
TODAY'S SPONSORSTimeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offBEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offTODAY'S GUESTTanja is a Functional Health Coach, Kinesiologist and weight loss coach coach for women who want to end the struggle with food so they can get to their happy, healthy weight without the obsession and feel free in their body and life. Through functional lab testing, personalized wellness protocols and mindset coaching, Tanja help her clients live fitter, healthier and more vibrant lives in midlife and beyond. She also is the owner of Ascend Fitness + Lifestyle, a holistic health coaching studio in Chilliwack, BC (since 2007). and host of the Fit and Vibrant You Podcast (since 2015). Tanja, her husband Keith, and their son Jacob live in Chilliwack, BC, about an hour outside of Vancouver Canada. She loves being active outdoors, such as running, hiking, paddle boarding, cycling and camping. She also loves slow morning with a good cup of mostly decaf coffee and her three adopted cats.Website: www.tanjashaw.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/tanja_shawFacebook: www.facebook.com/tanjashawON TODAY'S EPISODEHow does mindset influence our health journey, and what other factors should we consider?Why is it important to slow down and become aware of our emotions during the healing process?What can our emotions teach us about our needs and desires?How do childhood experiences shape our relationship with food and self-care?In what ways can self-sabotage stem from underlying beliefs and fears?What strategies can we implement to break free from unhealthy behaviors?Why is self-compassion crucial for personal growth and healing?How can setting realistic guidelines and boundaries enhance our health and wellness journey?What role does consistency play in achieving our health and fitness goals?How can we cultivate trust in ourselves while navigating our health journeys?STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME:You can find me:On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton HealthMy website is daniellehamiltonhealth.comOn my YouTube Channel (make sure you subscribe!)Sign up for my Wellness Wednesday Newsletter: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/newsletter👉 Blood Sugar Mastery EBook a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health


