190: Light as Medicine for Metabolic Health with DreamWalkerz

If you are needing help getting off diabetes medications and/or losing weight.  We are here to help!  Click the link below to get on a FREE 30 min CHAT to see if we have anything that can help! Free 30-Min. Wellness Solutions Chat Events where I will be speaking this year!   Secrets in Healthcare.  Use CODE shughlett10 for a discount.   Secrets in Healthcare Momentum in the Mountains.  Monterey, VA.  www.eventbright.com  In this episode, Dr. Steve sits down with circadian health experts Thaddeus Owen and Heidi Sime, co‑founders of DreamWalkers, to explore how "light as medicine" impacts sleep, hormones, mood, weight, and long‑term metabolic health. They unpack why our modern indoor, screen‑dominated lifestyle creates a constant circadian mismatch—and how simple changes in morning sunlight, indoor lighting, blue light exposure, and EMFs can radically improve energy, cravings, and resilience without adding another medication.1 You'll hear real‑world stories of resolving crippling insomnia and anxiety by changing light exposure, practical guidance on blue‑blocking glasses and healthier bulbs, and surprising insights into how night‑time light and phone use affect babies, breastfeeding, and kids' sleep. The conversation closes with actionable strategies you can start today to build a more "circadian‑friendly" home that supports better metabolic and mental health for the whole family. Why chronic indoor living, LED lighting, and screen time at night disrupt melatonin, drive carb cravings, and increase risk for obesity, diabetes, and mood disorders. How 10–20 minutes of outdoor morning light "sets" your circadian clock, optimizes key hormones, and lays the foundation for better sleep and metabolism.1 The real differences between clear, yellow, orange, and red blue‑blocking lenses—and how to use each to protect your eyes and hormones without feeling crazy or deprived. How nighttime light and phone exposure change the melatonin content of breast milk, impact infant sleep, and why true darkness (with smart night‑lights) matters for kids and adults. Simple, practical home fixes—warmer bulbs, Wi‑Fi hygiene, grounding, and "light curfews"—that make your environment more healing and help your body do what it's designed to do.   Why you need to turn off Wifi at night   Tedx talk Website. Use code drsteve10  Blue Light Glasses Guide Healthy Home Lighting Guide Healthy Home Lighting GuideWeston A Price Foundation Presentation Blue Light Glasses Guide   Disclaimer:  The information provided on this channel/podcast/publication is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications