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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

Regulate Your Nervous System & Get out of Functional Freeze: Tools for Emotional Healing with Bea Victoria Albina | Episode 241

TODAY'S GUEST: Bea Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women reconnect with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy. She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, is trained in Somatic Experiencing, holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University S...

Jan 01, 20251 hr 11 min

Small Changes, Big Results: Your Guide to Jumpstarting Your Metabolism | Episode 240

In this episode I share my story of how light has impacted my health and the small, daily habits that help me have amazing energy, sleep, balanced hormones, and better blood sugar than ever. I created the Metabolic Jumpstart Challenge which begins January 1st so you can learn the amazing tools and habits I use to help myself and my clients feel amazing! This challenge is affordable ($15 for 15 days of videos!) and will help you disarm your perfectionism by taking action and getting curious! Join...

Dec 28, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 240

How Repressing Emotions Impacts Your Healing Journey with Erin Gunzelman | Episode 239

TODAY'S GUEST: Erin Gunzelman is a passionate seeker of truth. committed to personal growth and expansion, she’s learned to weave metaphysical principles, self-inquiry tools, and (emotional) alchemy together for a unique approach to “healing.” Erin’s work delves into the mysteries of consciousness and the nature of reality, inviting others to engage in deep reflection and transformative practices. through workshops, retreats, and 1:1 sessions, Erinempowers others to transcend their pain, facilit...

Dec 25, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 239

The Benefits of Cold Exposure for Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance, Mood, Metabolism & more! | Episode 238

So many people think that there's only health benefits to being outside when it's sunny and warm. This couldn't be further from the truth! Cold exposure (even just a couple minutes) can have huge benefits on our blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, mood, metabolic health and more! Just yesterday my client told me that since it's been cold out when she goes out for sunrise, that her fasting glucose started falling from a plateau at 97 down to a perfect 84!! In this episode I'll talk about benefits o...

Dec 21, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 238

The Incredible Power of PEMF to Reduce Anxiety, Improve Energy, & Support Sleep with Alyssa Blue | Episode 237

TODAY'S GUEST Alyssa is a non-practicing Aerospace Engineer who found the human body more fascinating than rockets. After suffering a health crisis in her early 20s, she embarked on a decade-long journey learning how to heal herself. Today, as an FDNP, her research background shines as she takes a deep dive into investigating her clients' bio-individuality and walks with them on a path back to balance. Alyssa and her partner Mike bring together a unique blend of science and intuition to empower ...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 237

Understanding Leptin - A Master Hormone Regulating Body Fat, Appetite, Metabolism & More | Episode 236

In this episode, I wanted to give a brief overview of the hormone leptin (along with lab ranges to look for) to help you understand how leptin is associated with our blood sugar and metabolic health. Leptin is a hormone that can signal abundance or scarcity. Looking at it through this lens can help you understand if you've accidentally been signaling to your body that it's been in a perpetual state of summer or winter. TODAY'S SPONSORS LEVELS : Head to levels.link/DANIELLE to get 2 months free w...

Dec 14, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 236

Understanding Histamine Intolerance & How it Relates to Blood Sugar, Digestion & Detox with Joanne Kennedy | Episode 235

TODAY'S GUEST Joanne Kennedy is a Naturopath and specialist in Histamine Intolerance, MTHFR, and methylation. Joanne runs a successful clinical practice in Sydney, Australia and sees patients online globally. Joanne’s approach is to identify the root cause of illness with the use of functional pathology testing, assessing the biochemical individuality of each patient, as well as genetic testing if required. Joanne is the author of a book on Histamine Intolerance. She also leads an online group c...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 235

Reflections from my Back-to-Back Trips: A Winter getaway to the Mountains and the Solar Culture Retreat in El Salvador | Episode 234

TODAY'S SPONSOR BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off my favorite minerals! 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!) 👉 Blood Sugar Mastery Enrollment Opens again soon! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sug...

Dec 07, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 234

The Secret to a Stronger Immune System: Strategies for this Cold & Flu Season with Dr. Scott Sherr | Episode 233

TODAY'S SPONSORS Timeline : Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% off BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off TODAY'S GUEST Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Dr. Scott is the COO of Smarter Not Harder, the company behind Troscriptions, a line of precision dosed buccal troches that a...

Dec 04, 202455 minSeason 3Ep. 233

The Hidden Costs of Perfectionism: Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage and Emotional Eating with Matty Lansdown | Episode 232

TODAY'S SPONSORS Timeline : Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% off Make sure to check out Fullscript.com to get the Black Friday 20% discount on my Supplement Store! TODAY'S GUEST Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist and an Emotional Eating and Self Sabotage coach that specializes in weight loss and self confidence for women and busy mother’s. Starting out in the field of nutritional epigenetics and spending several years working in hospitals as part of a...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 232

Your Holiday Survival Guide for Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health | Episode 231

In this special holiday edition of the podcast, I share all my best tips, strategies and hacks to navigate this holiday season while still supporting your blood sugar, insulin, hormones, and circadian rhythm! This doesn't necessarily mean "say no to every drop of sugar!" I hope you find this episode helpful and I truly hope you have a beautiful holiday season!! 🍽️ Check out my Holiday Favorites Recipe Guide ! 🎁 Holiday Gift Guide: COMING SOON! Make sure you're on my email list so you get it as...

Nov 23, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 231

The Secret Peptide for Younger Skin (without Botox) with Alessandra Zonari | Episode 230

TODAY'S SPONSORS OneSkin: Make sure to check out oneskin.co and us the code DANIHEALTH for 15% off your order! BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off Make sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount on my Supplement Store! TODAY'S GUEST Alessandra isn’t your typical scientist. She’s a visionary with a passion for longevity, skin regeneration, and the occasional karaoke jam. Growing up in a close-knit family in Brazil...

Nov 20, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 230

Q&A Episode! Dani answers your questions about liver support, minerals, grounding in winter, how to reduce stress & more! | Episode 229

TODAY'S SPONSOR: Timeline : Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% off Make sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount on my Supplement Store! 👉🏻 Favorite's Guide 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 w...

Nov 16, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 229

How to Detox Mold & Metals; A Hidden Cause of Blood Sugar Issues & Insulin Resistance with Dr. Torrie Thompson | Episode 228

TODAY'S SPONSORS Timeline : Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% off Make sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount on my Supplement Store! TODAY'S GUEST Dr. Torrie Thompson, DC struggled with her health for years. She went from doctor to doctor searching for answers and was told “everything is fine” or “I'm not sure how to help you." She went to over 25 doctors and spent over $100,000 on lab testing, supplements, and various ...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 228

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% off TODAY'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 s...

Nov 09, 202421 minSeason 4Ep. 227

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% off BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off Make sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount on my Supplement Store! TODAY'S GUEST Check 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 beg...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 226

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 SPONSORS UBLOCKOUT: 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 g...

Nov 02, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 225

Berberine & Sulforaphane: Two Powerhouse Compounds for your Blood Sugar & Liver with Mara Labs | Episode 224

THANK YOU TO TODAY'S SPONSORS Get your BroccElite and BerbElite here! Mara Labs: https://mara-labs.com/danihealth to get 28% off your order today! Vivarays : Visit vivarays.com & use the code DANIHEALTH for 15% off UBLOCKOUT: 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! TODAY'S GUEST David Roberts is the co-founder of Mara Labs, a company known for creating BrocElite,...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 224

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% off Make 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...

Oct 26, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 223

Optimizing Blood Sugar & Insulin Before, During & After Pregnancy with Lily Nichols | Episode 222

TODAY'S SPONSOR BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off Make sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% discount! TODAY'S GUEST Lily 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 P...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 222

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...

Oct 19, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 221

Is your Stress Bucket Overflowing? How to Transform Overwhelm into Peace with Dr. Melissa Sonners | Episode 220

TODAY'S SPONSORS Troscriptions: Head to troscriptions.com & use discount code DANIHEALTH KION : 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 GUEST Dr. 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 s...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 220

How do you know if you have Metabolic Hypoglycemia | Episode 219

TODAY'S SPONSORS Timeline : Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% off BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off In 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...

Oct 12, 202447 minSeason 4Ep. 219

From Self-Sabotage to Consistency: Dismantling Perfectionism and People-Pleasing on our Health Journeys with Tanja Shaw | Episode 218

TODAY'S SPONSORS Timeline : Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% off BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off TODAY'S GUEST Tanja 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 ...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 218

The Truth About Sunglasses, Screens & Blue Light: An Eye Doctor’s Perspective with Dr. Valerie Giangrande | Episode 217

TODAY'S SPONSORS BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off Vivarays : Visit vivarays.com & use the code DANIHEALTH for 15% off KION : Check out getkion.com & use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% TODAY'S GUEST Dr. Valerie Giangrande is an optometrist who has been in private practice in New York for over 20 years. In 2012, her son, then only 4 years old, began experiencing health issues. Frustrated by the lack of help from conventional medicine, Dr. G...

Oct 02, 202458 minSeason 4Ep. 217

MEAL TIMING: When to eat to have the best blood sugar responses to your meals | Episode 216

TODAY'S SPONSORS UBLOCKOUT: Check out ublockout.com & use the code DANI10 for 10% off 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!) 👉 Enrollment Opens again this October 2024 ! Get on the waitlist now: daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery Thank you for subscribing, rating, revi...

Sep 28, 202427 minSeason 4Ep. 216

The Cholesterol Myth & How to Actually Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease with Stephen Hussey | Episode 215

TODAY'S SPONSORS KION: Check out getkion.com & use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% UBLOCKOUT: Check out ublockout.com & use the code DANI10 for 10% off TODAY'S GUEST Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and the author of three books on health; The Health Evolu...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 11 min

What’s Your Circadian Rhythm? A Simple Breakdown of Why It’s Crucial for Health | Episode 214

TODAY'S SPONSORS BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off "Circadian Rhythm" seem to be everywhere lately. Personally, I didn't have a clear understanding of what a Circadian Rhythm was until a few months ago. Because it's quite complicated, I always try to think of simple ways to explain what it is so non-scientific minds, like mine, can get a deep understanding. In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple but powerful analogy to help you understand...

Sep 21, 202421 minSeason 4Ep. 214

Navigating the Interconnection between Relationships, Dating, Divorce & our Health with Chris Bates | Episode 213

TODAY'S SPONSORS BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off Vivarays : Visit vivarays.com & use the code DANIHEALTH for 15% off KION : Check out getkion.com & use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% TODAY'S GUEST Bates is an adamant advocate of learning by doing. After several years of voracious experimenting and working with thousands of individuals on holistic health under Dr. Paul Saladino, he is now focused on helping men who are perpetually single,...

Sep 18, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 4Ep. 213

11 Very Low Effort Tips to Support Your Blood Sugar, Sleep & Energy Levels | Episode 212

TODAY'S SONSORS Troscriptions: Head to troscriptions.com & use discount code DANIHEALTH Timeline : Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% off 👉🏻 FAVORITES Guide 👉🏻 Get on the WAITLIST FOR BLOOD SUGAR MASTERY ! 👉🏻 TURN IPHONE SCREEN RED TUTORIAL 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 YouTu...

Sep 14, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 212
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