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Why LEDs Are Wrecking Your Sleep, Energy & Hormones | Brian Richards

309: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, to explore why light may be one of the most overlooked factors in our health. We discuss the differences between sunlight, red light therapy, infrared saunas, and modern LED lighting, and how each one impacts energy, sleep, detoxification, and overall wellness. Brian explains how light affects your energy, sleep, detoxification, mitochondrial health, and longevity, while sharing easy tips to create a healthier light environment at home. → SaunaSpace | For the next week, Realfoodology loyal listeners can get an exclusive 15% off when you go to https://sauna.space/ and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. This exclusive offer ends August 11 — after that, the discount returns to the standard 10% off. Topics Discussed: → Health Benefits of Natural Light → The Hidden Risks of LED Lighting → Red Light Therapy and Infrared Saunas → Improving Sleep & Energy Naturally → Detox, Mold & Environmental Toxins Sponsored By: → SaunaSpace | For the next week, Realfoodology loyal listeners can get an exclusive 15% off when you go to https://sauna.space/ and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. This exclusive offer ends August 11 — after that, the discount returns to the standard 10% off. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:43 - Meet Brian Richards of SaunaSpace → 00:03:56 - How SaunaSpace Was Created → 00:04:42 - What Makes SaunaSpace Different? → 00:08:26 - Why We Need More Sunlight → 00:12:14 - Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer Myths → 00:17:15 - The Best App for Safe Sun Exposure → 00:18:34 - Morning Sun and Detoxification → 00:23:11 - LED vs. Incandescent Red Light Therapy → 00:26:58 - Why LED Lights Are Harmful → 00:33:18 - Creating a Healthier Home Environment → 00:39:45 - EMFs, Wi-Fi and Modern Living → 00:46:10 - How to Build a Better Light Environment → 00:53:08 - Sauna Benefits for Detox and Recovery → 00:58:42 - Who Can Benefit from Light Therapy? → 01:03:18 - Practical Tips for Better Light Exposure Check Out Sauna Space: → Instagram → Website → Brian’s Instagram Check Out Courtney: → LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE → Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! → @realfoodology → www.realfoodology.com → My Immune Supplement by 2x4 → Air Dr Air Purifier → AquaTru Water Filter → EWG Tap Water Database Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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309: In today’s episode, I’m joined by Brian Richards, founder of SaunaSpace, to explore why light may be one of the most overlooked factors in our health. We discuss the differences between sunlight, red light therapy, infrared saunas, and modern LED lighting, and how each one impacts energy, sleep, detoxification, and overall wellness. Brian explains how light affects your energy, sleep, detoxification, mitochondrial health, and longevity, while sharing easy tips to create a healthier light environment at home.

SaunaSpace | For the next week, Realfoodology loyal listeners can get an exclusive 15% off when you go to https://sauna.space/

and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. This exclusive offer ends August 11 — after that, the discount returns to the standard 10% off.

Topics Discussed:

→ Health Benefits of Natural Light

→ The Hidden Risks of LED Lighting

→ Red Light Therapy and Infrared Saunas

→ Improving Sleep & Energy Naturally

→ Detox, Mold & Environmental Toxins

Sponsored By:

SaunaSpace | For the next week, Realfoodology loyal listeners can get an exclusive 15% off when you go to https://sauna.space/

and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. This exclusive offer ends August 11 — after that, the discount returns to the standard 10% off.

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:00:43 - Meet Brian Richards of SaunaSpace

→ 00:03:56 - How SaunaSpace Was Created

→ 00:04:42 - What Makes SaunaSpace Different?

→ 00:08:26 - Why We Need More Sunlight

→ 00:12:14 - Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer Myths

→ 00:17:15 - The Best App for Safe Sun Exposure

→ 00:18:34 - Morning Sun and Detoxification

→ 00:23:11 - LED vs. Incandescent Red Light Therapy

→ 00:26:58 - Why LED Lights Are Harmful

→ 00:33:18 - Creating a Healthier Home Environment

→ 00:39:45 - EMFs, Wi-Fi and Modern Living

→ 00:46:10 - How to Build a Better Light Environment

→ 00:53:08 - Sauna Benefits for Detox and Recovery

→ 00:58:42 - Who Can Benefit from Light Therapy?

→ 01:03:18 - Practical Tips for Better Light Exposure

Check Out Sauna Space:

Instagram

Website 

Brian’s Instagram 

Check Out Courtney: 

→  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE

→  Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide!

→  @realfoodology

→  www.realfoodology.com

→  My Immune Supplement by 2x4

→  Air Dr Air Purifier

→  AquaTru Water Filter

→  EWG Tap Water Database

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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