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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

How to Stabilize Blood Sugar, Reduce Cravings and Burn Fat Without Calorie Counting With Jason Wittrock | Episode 150

TODAY'S GUEST Jason Wittrock is a personal trainer and national bodybuilding champion who specializes in weight loss and controlling blood sugar levels. Follow Jason on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jason.wittrock Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@bloodsugarking ON TODAY'S EPISODE Modifying the ketogenic diet to suit individual needs can be beneficial for blood sugar management. Spiking blood sugar only once a day, preferably after a workout, can help maintain stable blood sugar levels. Calorie cou...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 150

5 Ways to Stay More Consistent, Get Healthy & Stay off Sugar | Episode 149

SHOW SPONSOR: BEAM Minerals, my new favorite mineral supplement to support blood sugar, energy levels, thyroid and hormone health and much more. Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANI to get 20% off your order. ON TODAY'S EPISODE: I talk all about 5 ways that we may accidentally be sabotaging our best efforts to get healthy. I'll give you practical takeaways so you can make healthier habits, reduce sugar cravings, set up your environment to reduce temptations, and loads of helpful links ...

Jan 10, 202450 minSeason 3Ep. 149

Strategies to Lower Insulin Levels for Better Hormones, Blood Sugar, and Weight Loss with Dr. Ali Chappell | Episode 148

TODAY'S GUEST Dr. Ali Chappell, the Founder and CEO of Lilli Health, aims to revolutionize the treatment of insulin resistance and PCOS. She is a Registered Dietitian with a MS in nutritional sciences and a PhD in nutrition and metabolism with a focus in reproductive endocrinology. She also completed a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded postdoctoral research fellowship to further investigate nutrition, insulin resistance, and PCOS. Over the past 12 years, she has conducted three clinical...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 148

11 Things I've Learned (or Changed my Mind About) Since Starting this Podcast 4 Years Ago | Episode 147

Happy New Year, friends! Thanks for being a listener of the show! I hope you enjoy today's episode all about the things I've learned or changed my mind about over the last 4 years of making this podcast and working with hundreds of clients and students in my Blood Sugar Mastery Program! Here are some links and things I mentioned in the episode: My new YouTube Channel ! Make sure you Subscribe 💛 eatwild.com - Shop for local meat, dairy, produce and eggs https://www.amazon.com/shop/daniellehamilt...

Dec 27, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 147

What to Eat to Balance Your Blood Sugar & Avoid Spikes and Crashes | My Interview on the Kick Sugar Summit | Episode 146

TODAY'S EPISODE This is the interview I gave on the Kick Sugar Summit! Blood sugar is PERSONAL. No two people's blood sugar is the same or is affected by foods, stress, or lifestyle factors in the same way. In this interview, I share my health journey and why I started to care about my blood sugar how your blood sugar and insulin can be dysregulated for years before your doctor takes note how sugar impacts all your organs and processes in the body early symptoms of blood sugar issues how to know...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 146

Are Stress and Burnout Affecting Your Blood Sugar? with Christa Biegler | Episode 145

TODAY'S GUEST: Christa Biegler is an author, podcast host and private practice owner helping health-savvy women overcome food sensitivities and fatigue without restrictive dieting to beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts. She has a passion for subclinical thyroid issues, the nervous system & stealth biotoxins. She lives with her husband & kids in the Midwest. Instagram - @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/ Facebook: @christabieglerrd Website(s): https://www.christabiegler.com/ www.less...

Dec 11, 202354 min

Are you a Gray Area Drinker? with Sarah Rusbach | Episode 144

TODAY'S GUEST Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. She now works with women across the globe, guiding them from feeling lost, stuck and out of co...

Dec 06, 202353 minSeason 3Ep. 144

Alcohol's Impact on your Blood Sugar, Insulin, Appetite, & Metabolism | Episode 143

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is my signature 8-week 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 help you feel better WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! Enrollment is now open until Saturday, Dec 2nd! ON TODAY'S EPISODE... I dive into how different ...

Nov 29, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 143

Break Up With Alcohol and Break Through To Your Best Life with Amanda Kuda | Episode 142

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is my signature 8-week 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 help you feel better WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! Get on the waitlist here. Enrollment opens on Black Friday! FullScript Online Supplement Dispens...

Nov 22, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 142

How to Upgrade your Coffee for Better Blood Sugar & to Avoid a Crash | Episode 141

BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY is my signature 8-week 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 help you feel better WITHOUT trying to change everything all at once! ON TODAY'S EPISODE... I dive into how coffee and caffeine impact your blood sugar and insulin Ho...

Nov 15, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 141

All About Blood Sugar Numbers, Testing, CGMs & Optimal Ranges + What your Doctor Might Miss! | Episode 139

INTRODUCING: ✨ SugarSavvy ✨ Your Comprehensive Guide to Glucose Testing! Inside SugarSavvy you'll learn how to test your blood sugar with CGMs and Finger-Prick Monitors, you'll get access to discounts on testing devices, learn about ranges and patterns you might see and what these numbers or patterns could indicate. Use the code SUGARFREE to get the program absolutely free! Enroll here ON TODAY'S EPISODE... You'll learn about optimal ranges for blood sugar How to interpret blood sugar tests (lik...

Nov 01, 202333 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Getting to the root of Sugar Addiction and Dependency with Danielle Daem | Episode 140

TODAY'S GUEST Danielle Daem is a Sugar Freedom Expert & Somatic Embodiment Coach who is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with sugar and themselves so they can reclaim control over their health and energy once and for all! Using her extensive knowledge in nutrition, somatic healing, trauma, and coaching, Dani helps her clients discover a new way of living in which sugar cravings and guilt no longer controls their health and life. Her root cause approach to addiction unde...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 140

Could Parasites be Driving your Sugar Cravings? Part II with Christy Nault | Episode 138

TODAY'S SPONSORS GOOD IDEA is my 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 by 20-30%! Just drink 1/3 of the can before the meal and finish the rest of the can with your meal to get the blood sugar stabilizing benefits! I love 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 ...

Oct 25, 202356 minSeason 3Ep. 138

Are You Detoxing or Just Recirculating Toxins? The Right Way to Support your Liver & Detox Pathways with Christy Nault - Part 1 | Episode 137

TODAY'S SPONSORS Use code DANIHEALTH for 10% off your GOOD IDEA order! TODAY'S GUEST Christy Nault, Creator of Quantum Fit Flow. She is a women’s root cause health practitioner, educator, hormone specialist, breathwork facilitator and medicine woman. She has been working in the women’s health and healing space since 2010, and it was her own health journey that led her to the transformative root cause healing approach. In 2015, Christy was diagnosed with Endometriosis, Hashimotos, MCAS, POTS, IBS...

Oct 19, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 137

How to Heal Insulin Resistance with Shana Hussin | Episode 136

TODAY'S SPONSORS GOOD IDEA is my 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 by 20-30%! Just drink 1/3 of the can before the meal and finish the rest of the can with your meal to get the blood sugar stabilizing benefits! I love 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 ...

Oct 12, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 136

Exposing the Food Industry's Biggest Secrets with The Food Babe, Vani Hari | Episode 135

In this episode of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles podcast, I interview The Food Babe, Vani Hari, a passionate advocate for healthy food choices. Vani shares her personal experience growing up with fast food and how it influenced her eating habits. She also discusses what Big Food doesn't want consumers to know, as well as her journey of taking on food giants like Kraft, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Chipotle. Tune in to learn more about Vani's story and what inspired her to make a difference in the...

Oct 04, 202357 minSeason 3Ep. 135

Mental Health, Your Brain & Blood Sugar | Episode 134 with Brendan Vermeire

TODAY'S SPONSOR: Good Idea is the sparkling water that improves your blood sugar! All the flavors are delicious! Use code DANIHEALTH to save 10% off your first order. TODAY'S GUEST: Brendan is a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist, Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer. He began his career as a personal trainer and n...

Sep 28, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 134

How do I know if I have Blood Sugar issues? What do they feel like? | Episode 133

GOOD IDEA my favorite blood-sugar stabilizing sparkling water - Use code DANIHEALTH for 10% off your order! ON TODAY'S EPISODE I talk about what it feels like to have blood sugar issues along all the blood sugar dysregulation spectrum... from hypoglycemia, to slight insulin resistance, to prediabetes and type II diabetes. Knowledge is power!! Thanks for listening! STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: You can find me: On Instagram @daniellehamiltonhealth On Facebook at Danielle Hamilton Health . My website is ...

Sep 21, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 133

Why You Should Care About Your Blood Sugar (Even if You're NOT Diabetic!) | Episode 132

TODAY'S SPONSORS & LINKS - GOOD IDEA my favorite blood-sugar stabilizing sparkling water - Use code DANIHEALTH for 10% off your order! - My FullScript Supplement Dispensary - Practitioner grade supplements at a discount! - Blood Sugar Mastery Enrollment Closes on September 16, 2023 - Enroll today! https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmastery ON TODAY'S EPISODE I talk about WHY your blood sugar matters, even if you're not diabetic. I consistently skipped over learning about blood ...

Sep 14, 202347 minSeason 3Ep. 132

Unlocking my OWN Sugar Shackles - My Health Journey | Episode 131

Blood Sugar Mastery is coming back for its 16th Round this September! BSM is my signature 8-week program to help you control your blood sugar so it stops controlling YOU! Hundreds of students have seen incredible results in this program. You can learn more by going to daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmastery. If you want to learn more about the program and see if it's the right fit for you, make sure you get on the waitlist here and scroll down to book a call with me. Serious inquiries only!...

Sep 07, 202344 minSeason 3Ep. 131

How to Heal your Gut for Better Blood Sugar & Mental Health PART II with Jennilyn Griffiths l Episode 130

Blood Sugar Mastery is coming back for its 15th Round this July! BSM is my signature 8-week program to help you control your blood sugar so it stops controlling YOU! Hundreds of students have seen incredible results in this program. You can learn more by going to daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmastery. If you want to learn more about the program and see if it's the right fit for you, make sure you get on the waitlist here and scroll down to book a call with me. Serious inquiries only! TODA...

Jun 14, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 130

How to Heal your Gut for Better Blood Sugar & Mental Health PART I with Jennilyn Griffiths l Episode 129

Blood Sugar Mastery is coming back for its 15th Round this July! BSM is my signature 8-week program to help you control your blood sugar so it stops controlling YOU! Hundreds of students have seen incredible results in this program. You can learn more by going to daniellehamiltonhealth.com/bloodsugarmastery. If you want to learn more about the program and see if it's the right fit for you, make sure you get on the waitlist here and scroll down to book a call with me. Serious inquiries only! TODA...

Jun 07, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 129

Conquering Perfectionism in Nutrition & Fitness with Liz Wolfe | Episode 128

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...

May 24, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 128

How to Set Boundaries for a Healthy Lifestyle & Relationships with Terri Cole | Episode 127

TODAY'S SPONSORS The sponsor for today's episode is Queen of the Thrones ! Castor oil packs can help support liver health, lymphatic health, detox, constipation, skin, hair, and more! This incredible company has high quality Castor Oil & convenient "packs" to help reduce the mess and hassle of traditional Castor Oil Packs. Use the code DANI to get 10% off your order at QueenOfTheThrones.com ! TODAY'S GUEST Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, ...

May 17, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 127

Debunking Diet Culture, Why Intuitive Eating Isn't For Most, & Why it's Okay to Want to Lose Weight with Michelle Shapiro | Episode 126

"Replacing gluten with whole food carbs is NOT restriction. Not one nutrient is being restricted. You don't have to eat every single food created in the American food processing landscape in order to not have disordered eating." - Michelle Shapiro 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...

May 10, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 126

How to Build Muscle, Strengthen Bones and Improve your Metabolism with Vanessa Spina | Episode 125

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...

May 03, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 125

How Trauma Impacts your Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health with Irene Lyon | Episode 124

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...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 124

Identifying & Improving Blood Sugar Issues in Kids with Jamie Glowacki | Episode 123

TODAY'S SPONSORS 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 ...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 123

How to Reverse Hormonal Hair Thinning with Faraz Kahn | Episode 122

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 15, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 122

Using a 'Continuous Stress Monitor' to Reduce Stress & Improve Blood Sugar with Dr. Jay Wiles | Episode 121

SPONSORS: Hanu Health Device this "Continuous Stress Monitor" helps you One tool to measure, train, and optimize your stress resiliency. With the Hanu device you can see your HRV (heart rate variability) in real time. This correlates with our blood sugar levels as well. Use code DANIHEALTH to save 20%! GOOD IDEA is my 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 on...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 121
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