In this special episode of the Light Up Your Metabolism podcast, I’m sharing a real coaching conversation with one of my Blood Sugar Mastery students — a woman who courageously brought her whole self to the call. She’s seeing incredible improvements in her blood sugar, energy, and gym performance, has successfully tapered off metformin, and feels deeply aligned with how she’s eating. But with the holidays approaching, she’s nervous. Not about food availability — but about family opinion...

Winter isn’t the problem — ignoring it is. In this episode of the Light Up Your Metabolism Podcast, Dani breaks down why blood sugar issues often get worse in the winter — even if you’re eating “healthy” and sticking to your usual routine. Most of us were taught to manage blood sugar with macros, carbs, and willpower. But when you ignore seasonal and circadian biology, winter can quietly disrupt insulin sensitivity, cortisol rhythms, hormones, sleep, and metabolism. In this episode, Dani expl...

In this eye-opening episode, Danielle dives into a topic she doesn't often cover: exercise and movement. While universally praised for its health benefits, could your current workout routine actually be working against your metabolic health, especially if you're struggling with blood sugar dysregulation? Join Danielle as she shares compelling client stories and breaks down the nuanced relationship between exercise, stress hormones, circadian rhythm, and blood sugar stability. You'll gain a n...

In this powerful conversation, Karen Martel interviews blood sugar expert Danielle Hamilton about one of the most common yet misunderstood midlife symptoms: waking up at 2–4AM and being unable to fall back asleep. If you’ve been told your nighttime wakeups are “just hormones,” “just stress,” or “just insomnia,” this episode will be a game-changer. Dani breaks down: • why midlife women suddenly struggle with late-night blood sugar crashes • the difference between true hypoglycemia and metabo...

In today’s episode, Dani breaks down why morning light - yes, simply going outside at or just before sunrise - is the first and most important step in improving your blood sugar, hormones, metabolism, and sleep. If you’ve heard Dani talk about “the sunrise thing” but haven’t implemented it yet… this episode will finally help it click. You’ll learn what happens inside your body when sunrise light hits your eyes and skin, why artificial blue light derails your hormones, and how a simple s...

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, ...