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Light Up Your Metabolism

Danielle Hamilton, FNTPdaniellehamiltonhealth.com

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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Episodes

High Morning Blood Sugar, Overnight Lows, and Alcohol's Affect on Blood Sugar with Molly Downey of Nutrisense | Episode 120

TODAY'S SPONSORS Your 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 di...

Mar 01, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 120

How to Make your Water into an Anti-Aging, Energy Increasing, Inflammation Lowering Powerhouse with Mario Brainović of Aǹalemma | Episode 119

TODAY'S SPONSORS Optimize Your Digestion for Low-Carb Diets: Presale is happening now through Sat., Feb. 25th! Learn more here! Missed presale? Get on the waitlist via the link! Aǹalemma is a tool that transforms regular tap water into its supercharged, full-spectrum, coherent state. In regular tap water, H2O molecules move in a chaotic and irregular manner. Through a simple process, Aǹalemma radically changes the state of water by rearranging the H2O molecules into a liquid crystalline structur...

Feb 23, 202359 minSeason 3Ep. 119

Improve your Metabolism to get More Energy, Balance Blood Sugar & Lose Weight Naturally without Dieting with Thomas Hemingway | Episode 118

TODAY'S SPONSORS Your 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 diet...

Feb 15, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 118

Common Keto Mistakes to Avoid for Better Hormone Balance with Jonathan Shane | Episode 117

TODAY'S SPONSORS Do 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 ...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 117

Keto Shouldn't Be Forever! When, Why and How to Come out of Ketosis with Tara Garrison | Episode 116

TODAY'S SPONSORS Your 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 diet...

Jan 18, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 116

How do You Know if You Have Blood Sugar Issues? And what ARE Blood Sugar Issues? Episode 115

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is officially open for enrollment! BSM is my signature group coaching course that will give you all the tools to master your blood sugar so you can gain energy, sleep better, burn fat, crush cravings and feel amazing! It will help give you the clarity on what to change and why so you can ditch the confusion and start making changes that YOUR body needs that really progress you forward WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! 👉 Enrollment is now open through Friday, J...

Jan 11, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 115

The Thyroid, Insulin & Weight Connection with Dr. Amie Hornaman | Episode 114

TODAY'S SPONSORS Your 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 di...

Jan 04, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 114

How Each Phase of your Menstrual Cycle Impacts your Blood Sugar with Kayla Osterhoff | Episode 113

TODAY'S SPONSOR Your 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 die...

Dec 28, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 113

How Lack of Sleep, Hormones & Stress Impact our Blood Sugar with Lauren Kelly-Chew | Episode 112

TODAY'S SPONSORS Looking 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 GUEST Lauren Kelley-Chew, MD is the Head of Clinical Product at Levels . Prior to Levels, Lauren led Strategy & BizOps at Verily Life Sciences, driving ...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 112

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss and Type II Diabetes Reversal with Megan Ramos | Episode 111

TODAY'S SPONSORS GOOD 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...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 3Ep. 111

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 SPONSORS Do 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 ...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 110

Carnivore & Keto for Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Autoimmunity with Ede Fox | Episode 109

TODAY'S SPONSORS Do 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 ...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 109

The Sneaky Way Food Companies Hide Sugar in our Foods with Courtney Swan | Episode 108

TODAY'S SPONSOR GOOD 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!...

Nov 23, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 108

Estrogen Dominance, Insulin Resistance, Perimenopause & the Benefits of Building Muscle with Pauline Cox | Episode 107

TODAY'S SPONSORS GOOD 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...

Nov 16, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 107

Breaking the Habit of Constantly "Doing" + Non-Food Strategies to Improve Blood Sugar with Kristin Weitzel | Episode 106

TODAY'S SPONSOR: GOOD 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...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 106

The Surprising Benefits of Spirulina & Algae for Blood Sugar and Energy with Catharine Arnston | Episode 105

TODAY'S SPONSOR: ENERGYbits® are tiny “bits of nutrition” made purely of algae, a sustainable whole food crop endorsed by NASA and United Nations as the most nutritionally dense food in the world. Scientific studies have shown that algae’s nutrients improve immune health, gut health, energy, longevity, nutrition and beauty. Algae also replaces your need for veggies. Swallow or chew a few algae tablets to flood your body with pure, toxin-free nutrition, protein and nutrients you simply can’t get ...

Oct 26, 20221 hrSeason 3Ep. 105

Transitioning Your Family to Low Carb/Keto and Non-Sugar Rewards for Kids with Abby Scott | Episode 104

TODAY'S SPONSOR: It's coming up on that time of year- the exciting but stressful holiday season! I know for myself at least, a little extra help with relaxation is always welcomed, which is why I have been LOVING SoWell SoCalm ! Not only does it help me to relax so I can be present and focused, it has so many additional benefits! Better Sleep Relaxed Mood Balanced Emotions Reduced Anxiety Healthy Glucose Metabolism Blood Pressure (for those already in normal range) Effective Neuronal Transmissio...

Oct 19, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 104

The Brain Boosting, Clean Energy Appetite & Craving Crushing Effects of Kenetik Exogenous Ketones | Episode 103

TODAY'S SPONSOR: Powered by ketones, backed by science. Kenetik is a delicious, tropical citrus flavored ketone energy drink designed to unlock your peak performance. It’s caffeine-free and sugar-free. Each serving contains 10g of a premium blend of bioidentical ketones that boost sustained energy, sharpen focus + support brain health. Kenetik the same ketone molecule our bodies naturally produce, only plant-based. Kenetik is the first ketone product approved by the American Brain Council. It's ...

Oct 12, 202255 minSeason 3Ep. 103

How to Deal with Emotions without Emotionally Eating with Siobhan Harris - Part II | Episode 102

TODAY'S SPONSOR: GOOD 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...

Oct 05, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Why Intuitive Eating and Eating in Moderation Fail with Sugar Addiction with Siobhan Harris, Part I | Episode 101

TODAY'S SPONSOR: GOOD 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...

Sep 28, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 101

All About Me - Your Questions Answered | Episode 100

TODAY'S SPONSOR: SoWell , the at-home Fasting Insulin Test! Why Insulin? When you go to the doctor they test glucose and HbA1C, but not INSULIN! Over 50% of the population suffers from Insulin Resistance and it is at the root of diabetes, and many other chronic diseases. Even if you ask your doctor for a fasting insulin test, they often REFUSE! If you get it, your doctor might say that anything below 23 is "fine" but ideally, you may not feel well unless it's somewhere between 2-5. SoWell 's at-...

Sep 21, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 100

Are your Adrenals Driving your Fatigue, Cravings and Sugar Crashes? The Truth About Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Joel Rosen | Episode 99

TODAY'S SPONSOR: I have been obsessing over Paleovalley beef sticks! Not only do they taste amazing, they have loads of benefits! They're made from 100% Grass Fed Beef (sourced only from Regenerative farms here in the U.S.) They are gluten free, soy free, NON-GMO and 0 carbs They're naturally fermented so they are shelf stable without the use of chemicals or questionable ingredients. Did I mention they taste amazing?! I love all the flavors but Teriyaki is definitely my favorite. For a limited t...

Sep 14, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 99

The Secret to Calming the Stress Response that Sabotages your Blood Sugar with Dr. Carrie Rigoni | Episode 98

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is officially open for enrollment (through September 9th, 2022!) BSM is my signature group coaching course that will give you all the tools to master your blood sugar so you can gain energy, sleep better, burn fat, crush cravings and feel amazing! It will help give you the clarity on what to change and why so you can ditch the confusion and start making changes that really progress you forward WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! 👉 Enrollment is now open through ...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 98

9 Reasons Why Oat Milk (& Oats) are Horrible for your Blood Sugar, Body & the Planet | Episode 97

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is back for another round this September!! BSM is my signature group coaching course that will give you all the tools to master your blood sugar so you can gain energy, sleep better, burn fat, crush cravings and feel amazing! It will help give you the clarity on what to change and why so you can ditch the confusion and start making changes that really progress you forward WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! 👉 Enrollment opens September 6th and the next round beg...

Aug 31, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Metabolic Syndrome is actually Insulin Resistance Syndrome! What the warning signs are and what you should test for | Episode 96

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is back for another round this September!! BSM is my signature group coaching course that will give you all the tools to master your blood sugar so you can gain energy, sleep better, burn fat, crush cravings and feel amazing! It will help give you the clarity on what to change and why so you can ditch the confusion and start making changes that really progress you forward WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! 👉 Enrollment opens September 7th and the next round beg...

Aug 02, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 96

How to Lower Morning Glucose Levels, Reverse Fatty Liver, Insulin Resistance, & Type II Diabetes with Dr. Brian Mowll | Episode 95

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is back for another round this September!! BSM is my signature group coaching course that will give you all the tools to master your blood sugar so you can gain energy, sleep better, burn fat, crush cravings and feel amazing! It will help give you the clarity on what to change and why so you can ditch the confusion and start making changes that really progress you forward WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! Enrollment opens September 7th and the next round begins...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 95

Biohacks for Better Blood Sugar, Better Sleep, and More Energy with the Biohacker Babes | Episode 94

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is back for another round this September!! BSM is my signature group coaching course that will give you all the tools to master your blood sugar so you can gain energy, sleep better, burn fat, crush cravings and feel amazing! It will help give you the clarity on what to change and why so you can ditch the confusion and start making changes that really progress you forward WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! Enrollment opens August 2022 and the next round begins i...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Foods that Will Spike your Insulin & the Drink that Reduces Blood Sugar with Dr. Elin Ostman | Episode 93

TODAY'S SPONSOR: GOOD IDEA is 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! T...

Jul 13, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Building Muscle and Losing Body Fat with a Ketogenic Approach with Robert Sikes | Episode 92

TODAY'S SPONSOR: GOOD IDEA is 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! T...

Jun 29, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 92

How to Increase the Nutrient Density of your Food for More Energy with Chef James Barry | Episode 90

The sponsor for today's episode is PLUCK . Pluck, is an organ-based seasoning that is an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet! Head to https://eatpluck.com/ and use the code DANI15 to get 15% off your order. ____________________ TODAY'S GUEST: James Barry’s 16 + years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Mariska Hargitay, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Barbra Streisand, and John C...

Jun 15, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 90
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