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! Make sure to check out this link to Fullscript.com to get your lifetime 10% d...

The diet world loves extremes - and keto might be one of the most polarizing. In this episode, Dani Hamilton, blood sugar and circadian health expert, cuts through the noise to bring nuance back to the keto conversation. You’ll learn why keto isn’t a diet or lifestyle - it’s a metabolic state - and why that distinction changes everything. Dani explains when ketosis is beneficial, how to enter it safely, and why staying there forever can backfire on your thyroid, hormones, and metabolism...

In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Hamilton, a quantum and circadian health practitioner and blood sugar expert, to explore how light, sunlight exposure, and seasonal rhythms profoundly impact our metabolic and hormonal health. Danielle shares how she reversed her own PCOS and insulin resistance by aligning her lifestyle with natural cycles — embracing sunlight, grounding, and understanding how blue light, EMFs, and artificial environments affect our biology. You’ll learn why light is...

In this powerful and educational episode, Danielle Hamilton dives deep into the connection between your nervous system and blood sugar regulation. She explains how stress, emotional triggers, and chronic dysregulation can mimic insulin resistance or cause blood sugar crashes — even when diet and exercise seem perfect. Danielle walks listeners through the four main nervous system states — fight, flight, freeze, and fawn — and explains the unique “metabolic fingerprint” each one leaves on your ...

Think your blood sugar is fine because your doctor said so? Think again. In this episode, I'm breaking down the real signs of blood sugar dysregulation - the ones your lab tests might miss. From constant cravings and “hanger” to fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, and brain fog, these are all messages from your body that your metabolism needs support. You’ll learn how to spot the symptoms of dysregulated blood sugar, what’s happening in your body when they show up, and how to start reclaiming stab...

If you’ve ever been told your blood sugar is “normal” but you still feel tired, anxious, or can't sleep, this episode is for you. Most people think blood sugar only matters if you have diabetes. But the truth is, your blood sugar impacts every single system in your body... from your energy and sleep to your hormones, cravings, and mood. In this episode, Dani breaks down what blood sugar actually does in the body, the subtle signs it’s off (even when your labs look fine), and how modern life, ...

In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, Danielle Hamilton tackles one of the biggest challenges her clients face—how to cook and prep meals that actually support stable blood sugar without taking over your life. Danielle shares her real-world strategies for building balanced plates with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, while avoiding the hassles and over-complication that comes with meal planning. She shares her top batch-cooking hacks, simple recipes, and time-saving approaches that ma...

In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, functional nutritionist Danielle Hamilton dives deep into one of the most misunderstood yet common blood sugar issues—hypoglycemia. Whether you’re waking up shaky, crashing mid-afternoon, or struggling to fast without anxiety and dizziness, Danielle explains why your body might not be accessing stored fuel and how to gently restore metabolic flexibility. From why fat and protein aren’t always enough to what adrenal “vacation mode” really means, she...

TODAY'S GUEST Dr. Catherine Clinton is a licensed naturopathic physician with over 17 years of experience helping people heal from complex health issues. During medical school at the National University of Natural Medicine, she was diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease, which led her on a personal healing journey and inspired her to help others achieve deep, lasting health. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals and teaches practitioners and health enthusiasts wo...

If you’re struggling with low energy, anxiety, depression, difficulty losing weight, and waking up in the middle of the night, you’re not alone—and it may all trace back to one thing: blood sugar. In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, Danielle Hamilton breaks down how blood sugar imbalances affect your mood, metabolism, hormones, digestion, and sleep, even if your labs say you’re “normal.” She shares real client stories (and my own journey) to explain why symptoms like 3am wakeups, han...

Dr. Thomas P. Seager is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University, engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of Morozko Forge—the world’s first ice bath designed for deliberate cold exposure. His work spans engineering, resilience, hormesis, and human optimization. Through both science and personal exploration, Dr. Seager teaches how stress—when used intentionally—can transform the body, regulate the mind, and deepen emotional healing. His unique approach merges Stoic philosophy, trauma-in...

👉 Blood Sugar Mastery Fall 2025 Enrollment is NOW OPEN! Join the waitlist or book your clarity call today: Waitlist: daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery Book a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall TODAY’S EPISODE Can you really heal hypoglycemia while focusing on weight loss? In today’s solo episode, Danielle Hamilton gets real about a common trap many women fall into: trying to lose weight while their blood sugar is crashing. With deep co...

TODAY'S GUEST Brooke McPoyle is the founder of Musical Breathwork, a pioneering method that tunes the body like an instrument using fascia release, breath science, and frequency. From Division 1 golfer to opera singer, her journey led her to develop the Brain & Breath Equation—a blueprint now used by doctors, therapists, and peak performers to regulate stress, restore flow, and activate Gamma brainwaves. Gamma supports learning, memory, concentration, flow states, emotional control, intel...

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EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Light Up Your Metabolism, Danielle Hamilton explores how sunlight is one of the most powerful and underutilized tools for improving metabolic health, balancing blood sugar, supporting hormone function, and healing from conditions like PCOS. Sharing her personal story of reintroducing carbohydrates without negative symptoms, Danielle explains how different types of light (infrared, UVA, UVB, and visible light) impact mitochondrial function, circadian rhythm, ...

👉 Blood Sugar Mastery Enrollment Opens again soon! Get on the waitlist now: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery TODAY'S SPONSOR: Qualia Life: Head to qualialife.com/DANI and use the code DANI to get a discount!BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% off SUMMARY: In this eye-opening episode, Danielle sits down with Dr. E, a nurse practitioner with both conventional and functional medicine training, to unpack the widespread issue ...

In this episode, Dani and Kelli explore the deep interconnection between metabolism, emotional health, and circadian rhythms. They unpack how nutrition and mitochondrial health impact mental clarity and anxiety, and how light exposure and nature play essential roles in healing. Kelli shares her personal journey into nutritional therapy and offers insights on managing anxiety, overthinking, and the importance of naming emotions. The conversation emphasizes the role of self-compassion, emotiona...

TODAY'S SPONSOR: Qualia Life: Head to qualialife.com/DANI and use the code DANI to get a discount!Timeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offBe sure to check out my favorite's guide! 👉🏻 https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/favoritethings ON TODAY'S EPISODE What exactly is infrared light, and why is it such a game-changer for our metabolic health and blood sugar regulation?Did you know that infrared light makes up over 50% of sunlight? How does this i...

TODAY'S SPONSOR: Qualia Life: Head to qualialife.com/DANI and use the code DANI to get a discount!BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offON TODAY'S EPISODE Why are we not meant to eat or train the same way all year round?What role does ketosis play, and why is it not meant to be a long-term solution for most people?How do mitochondria influence our metabolic health beyond just managing blood sugar?Why is understanding your metabolic hormones like ins...

Metabolic Jumpstart: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/offers/XoZFvbq2 (code JUMPSTART for 50% off) TODAY'S SPONSORS BEAM Minerals: Head to beamminerals.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 20% offTimeline: Head to timelinenutrition.com and use the code DANIHEALTH to get 10% offFavorite's Guide: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/favoritethings How to turn your iPhone screen red: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8zmgJfOcjA/ ON TODAY'S EPISODE: How does exposure to blue light at n...