Danielle Hamilton, FNTP

Light Up Your Metabolism

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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 quan...

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Danielle Hamilton, FNTP

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Health

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Daniellehamiltonhealth.com

Latest episode

Mar 18, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 22: Hacks to reduce blood glucose spikes, how the blood sugar roller coaster creates cravings & more with Jessie Inchauspe, the Glucose Goddess 20.04.2020

I am SO excited to bring you today's episode featuring the Glucose Goddess herself: Jessie Inchauspe! Jessie studied Maths and Biochemistry, and spent her early career on the product team at 23andMe. She's now building her own company and her own brand ( @glucosegoddess on Instagram) to help people connect with their bodies and lose weight by wearing a continuous glucose monitor. On toda...

Episode 21: Debunking calories-in, calories-out; Hashimoto's & Thyroid health; chronic cardio vs strength training with Connie Nightingale 13.04.2020

Thanks for joining me for another episode of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast. This week on the show we are so happy to have Connie Nightingale of https://www.connienightingale.com/ . Connie is a nutritionist, personal trainer, and former body builder. We talk about Connie's incredible health journey and story, how over-training and under-eating negatively impacted her health, and talked...

Episode 20: Q&A - Effects of alcohol on the immune system; New to fasting and really hungry; What food did I have at my wedding; Sleep & fasting 10.04.2020

Thanks for tuning into today's episode! If you're liking the show, please be sure to leave a rating or review to help the show grow!  Follow me on instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth or on facebook @daniellehamiltonhealth. Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-su...

Episode 19: Healing emotional eating & binge eating with keto + emotional / mindset work with Liza Manouselis 06.04.2020

Today's show is so special because I am welcoming Liza Manouselis as my first guest on the podcast! Liza has had an incredible story of triumph when it comes to her emotional and binge eating (BE) past. In today's interview she talks about how unresolved traumas can contribute to BE and the steps she took (both food related and non-food related) to help her recover from BE. Ali Shapiro&a...

Episode 18: Q&A - Should you eat fruit; Foods to eat or avoid at night; Timing of Intermittent Fasting. 03.04.2020

Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth/discoverycall Enroll today! https://dhhealth.showitpreview.com/blood-sugar-mastery STAY IN TOUCH WITH ME: 📱 Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth 📘 Facebook: Danielle Hamilton Health 🌐 Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.com 📺 YouTube Channel: Danielle Hamilton Health

Episode 17: The Blood Sugar Connection with Risk of COVID-19 -PLUS- 6 Steps to Quickly Balance Blood Sugar to Improve Immunity 30.03.2020

Unfortunately, those with diabetes, prediabetes and blood sugar dysregulation are having worse health outcomes with COVID-19 - higher susceptibility, more ICU time and even a higher mortality rate. FORTUNATELY, even if you've had diabetes for years, there are things that you can do RIGHT NOW to improve your overall health and your immune system. 1. Diet 2. Fasting 3. Movement 4. Stress Reduct...

Episode 16: Q&A - Best Immune Boosters; Toxic Foods They Market as Health; Solution for being always thirsty 28.03.2020

I'm a day late but I'm back with another Q&A episode of the podcast! This week I'm focusing on what I'm doing to stay healthy (including mental health!!) during this pandemic/quarantine. I also go over some foods that have been touted as being really healthy but in my opinion, don't hold up. Here's the Canola Oil video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfk2IXlZdbI...

Episode 15: 11 Holistic Tips for Improving your Immune System + Tips for Binge or Emotional Eating during Stress from COVID-19 20.03.2020

In this special edition of the podcast, I discuss some of my best tips for improving your immune system. It is a better time than ever to really take care of your immune system. To do that, we can't just take Vitamin C and think we are good to go! We need to adjust our diet and lifestyle by removing inflammatory and irritating foods & substances, and also adding in healing, nutrient-rich...

Episode 14: Q&A - Tips for COVID-19 quarantine/lockdown (real food / keto); Can sauna kill the virus?; Where can I get good quality meat?; Upcoming Immunity Master Class 13.03.2020

On this episode of the show, we get into tips for stocking up properly for quarantine / lockdown due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. (hint: I don't recommend stocking up on frozen pizzas and ice cream!) Remember - sugar lowers your immune system! I also answer the questions: Can an Infrared Sauna kill the COVID-19 virus once you get it? And I make some recommendations on where to get really high qu...

Episode 13: Q&A - Feasting vs Fasting; more calories + veggies on keto; L-Glutamine for PCOS & sugar cravings; favorite chocolate brands 06.03.2020

Welcome back to another Friday Mini-sode! Thank you Vanessa9191 for the kind review of the show! Today I go over the questions: What does "feasting & fasting" mean? How can I get more calories into my diet on keto? Does L-Glutamine help women with PCOS to reduce sugar cravings? What are your favorite chocolate brands? I loved answering all these questions so keep them coming! You can...

Episode 12: Part I - The path to avoiding Type II Diabetes: Signs your blood sugar is dysregulated 02.03.2020

This is the first episode in a two part series all about Diabetes. About half of the adults in the United States have Prediabetes or Diabetes, but about a quarter of those individuals don't know they have it! How can this be?! It's not the fault of the individuals; we have a broken system. My goal is to help you learn what having dysregulated blood sugar feels like and looks like so then...

Episode 11: Q&A: The best ways to kick sugar cravings; Why you shouldn't fast the week before your period; Should pre-menopausal women fast?; Why I don't recommend Oat Milk 28.02.2020

Welcome back to another Friday Bite-Sized Episode! Thank you to Mikayle13 for leaving such a kind review about the show! If you haven't left a rating or review, please head on over to iTunes or Apple Podcasts and leave a quick rating or review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! On this episode I answer the questions: What are the best ways to kick sugar cravings? Why shou...

Episode 10: The 11 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight - How to bust through weight loss plateaus 24.02.2020

This episode is near and dear to my heart. I have struggled with my weight for just about my entire life. This episode is not meant to shame or judge anyone who is overweight. We need to love our bodies at all stages of our journey. However, I know what it's like to feel like you're "doing everything right" and the scale won't budge. I've actually been in a situation...

Episode 9: Q&A: Tips to help you drink more water; how much water should I be drinking; how do you get energy when fasting; peanut butter vs almond butter 21.02.2020

Introducing Friday Minis!  In an effort to get more content out to you, I'm rolling out Friday Minis. On these episodes, I'll read a podcast review & answer some questions I've received during the week.  These answers are off the cuff so they're pretty quick and dirty. This week we discuss: -Tips on how to drink more water -How much water you should be drinking -How your bo...

Episode 8. Fasting: The most effective (& FREE) way to reverse diabetes, prevent Alzheimer's, balance hormones, lose weight, & reduce inflammation. 17.02.2020

Fasting is the oldest dietary intervention ever used. It is a practice used in every single major world religion. Fasting is the opposite of feasting. Fasting is free, convenient, flexible, and powerful. It is where we step aside and give our body a chance to heal itself. When we cut our skin, we don't need to do anything for our skin to heal. Our body immediately begins healing. Yes, we migh...

7: How digestion should work, surprising signs that tell what's going wrong + tips on how to fix it 03.02.2020

Today's topic is digestion. Most people don't think about what happens when food goes in your mouth. We don't just eat because it tastes good and then it comes out the other end. Digestion is an intricate process and proper digestion is so essential for optimal health. But digestion is not one process. There are so many steps in the digestive process and if just one thing goes wrong...

6: The Keto Diet: Benefits, Precautions before beginning, Electrolytes, Testing for Ketones, & FAQs 27.01.2020

The keto diet has been an integral tool that has helped me reverse my PCOS, balance my blood sugar and my hormones, eliminate my acne, lose weight, have totally stable energy, be able to fast which is so good for you, eliminate sugar and carb cravings, reduce bloating big time, and not feel totally controlled by food. There is tons of misinformation out there about keto and I want to clear some of...

5: Fats & Oils 101: Which are healthy and which are basically toxic sludge 13.01.2020

On this episode of the show, we take a deep dive into fats and oils- which ones are good for us, which ones are good for cooking, and which are to be avoided like the plague! We discover why fats have had a bad rap for the past several decades and how this avoidance of fats has really hurt our health.  Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.com/daniellehamiltonhealth...

4: The 411 on Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance and all those confusing words 06.01.2020

Blood sugar, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity?? Wait, am I being too sensitive?! What does it all mean?! In today's episode we unravel these terms to help you begin to understand what happens in the body after we eat certain foods, and how this affects our overall health. Over 50% of adults in the US have diabetes or prediabetes. Even more have insulin resistance and most don't ev...

3: All about the #SugarFree30 Challenge! 30.12.2019

On today's episode we talk all about the #SugarFree30 Challenge that's taking place January 1-30, 2020. We go over: who would benefit from the challenge, the 5 domains of the challenge (yes foods, no foods, when to eat, recommended exercise/movement, and stress reduction), what to expect from the challenge (hello sugar detox symptoms!), tips for success, and even some tips for dining out...

2: Your Body on Sugar: Sugar's effects on every cell and organ 26.12.2019

Sugar isn't something we eat that we can just "burn off" at the gym. It doesn't only lead to cavities and belly fat. Sugar affects EVERY SINGLE CELL of our bodies! In today's episode, Dani takes you on a journey of the body from head to toe to learn how sugar negatively impacts every part of our body.  Book a call with me to learn more about the program: https://calendly.c...

1: Welcome to the Show + My Story 22.12.2019

Welcome to the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast! Thanks for joining me for my first episode! On today's episode, I'll go over the format of the show and introduce myself. I share my story of how I went from being a sickly kid to a healthy, thriving adult whose passion is nutrition. I also share WHY blood sugar is so important to me and why I want YOU to learn about it! Instagram: https:...

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