8. Danielle Hamilton - Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance, and The Importance of Self-Love

Welcome to the 7th episode of The Synthesis of Wellness podcast! Today, we have Danielle Hamilton, a nutritional therapy practitioner and blood sugar specialist. She has an amazing backstory and journey in overcoming PCOS and discovering that blood sugar was at the root of her hormonal imbalance. Now, her goal is to help sugar cravers regain their energy, lose weight & balance their hormones without starving themselves or spending hours in the gym. Danielle is not only super smart, but she is one of the most genuine individuals I’ve ever spoken with! I know you’ll enjoy this one! Topics: - What is blood sugar? - What range should our blood sugar be within before and after meals? - How the blood sugar rollercoaster leads to chronic hunger and anxiety - What happens when insulin builds up too much? - How does insulin resistance develop and why is it so important? - Snacking does not keep your “metabolism firing,” instead, it can lead to a constant outpouring of insulin in your body - How you can use a CGM – continuous glucose monitor - The 2-hour rule - How inflammation and stress impact blood sugar - How inflammation might disrupt cell receptors and create insulin resistance at the cellular level - What are seed oils and why are they important? - Troubleshooting high blood sugar… - Importance of chewing your food well, resting while eating, and calming the nervous system - Danielle’s advice and daily habits