263. Why Light Is the Most Overlooked Nutrient for Your Health — Preventing Seasonal Effective Disorder, Circadian Healing & Conscious Tech Use with Dr. Alexis Cowan

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today’s fast-paced world.Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey. Let’s dive in.Featured Guest: Dr. Alexis CowanDr. Cowan is a Princeton-trained molecular biologist, metabolic health expert, and passionate advocate for reconnecting with the rhythms of nature. Her personal health transformation—from childhood illness and significant weight loss to becoming a leader in light biology—will inspire you to rethink your relationship with your environment.Together, we unpack the critical role of sunlight in circadian health, melatonin production, mitochondrial function, and even emotional well-being. We dive into the dangers of blue light and artificial tech exposure, and how geoengineering and modern living environments are disrupting our natural biology.But it’s not all theory—Dr. Cowan delivers practical, accessible tools to help you reclaim your natural rhythms, improve your sleep, and optimize your health using the light around you. She also shares her vision for a decentralized light lab, details about her upcoming book, and the profound connection between light, cold exposure, and the electric body.Products Mentioned in This EpisodeMasterPeace: ⁠https://amyfournier.com/masterpeace/ SaunaSpace: https://amyfournier.com/sauna-space/Earthing Grounding Devices: https://amyfournier.com/earthing-2/RaOptics Blue Light Blocking Glasses: https://amyfournier.com/ra-optics/Shop Amy’s curated favorite products (with discounts!): 👉⁠ https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:162. The Missing Ingredient For Your Healthy Lifestyle with SaunaSpace founder Brian Richards117. Do Sunscreens CAUSE Skin Cancer? With Dr. Elizabeth Plourde C.L.S., NCMP, PhD (Part II)255. The Truth About Geoengineering and Chemtrails with Matt Landman76. Scalar Light Healing with Tom Paladino161. Moon Energy: How the Lunar Cycles Influence YOUAudio Timestamps:00:00 Intro08:52 Light Biology13:15 Why Light Matters For Health15:54 Sunlight Benefits & Circadian Rhythms23:56 Diet, Sun & Mitochondria36:53 Melatonin, Mitochondria & Sleep45:25 The Power Of Natural Light53:42 Tech, Society & Practical Wellness Tips56:04 Geoengineering & Public Awareness01:03:32 Tech’s Impact On Kids01:08:19 Sunlight, Latitude & Cold Exposure01:19:18 The Body’s Electric Nature01:30:20 Nitric Oxide & Nasal Breathing01:35:22 Light Optimization & Sleep01:43:46 Final Thoughts & ProjectsStay Connected & Support the ShowIf this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy’s ⁠Email List⁠ for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy’s upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood, is open for applications: ⁠https://amyfournier.com/contact/⁠Connect With AmyWebsite:⁠ https://amyfournier.com⁠ YouTube: ⁠Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV⁠ Instagram: ⁠@fitamytv⁠ Facebook: ⁠Amy Fournier⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Guest Contact InfoInstagram: @dralexisjazmyn