How Light Shapes Women’s Health and Well-Being

Ready to dive into the untold story of light and its powerful impact on women’s health? Join me as I sit down with Scott Zimmerman, optics engineer and light researcher, for a fascinating discussion on the critical relationship between light exposure and our health, particularly for women. In this episode, Scott unveils the science behind why sunlight—and specifically near-infrared light—matters for our biology, melatonin production, and reproductive health.

We address the hidden harms of artificial lighting, which disrupt reproductive hormones, as well as contraction patterns in labor and affect mental well-being. Discover how melatonin isn’t just a nighttime hormone, but something we produce all day long, and why it plays a pivotal role in health. Scott shares insights on why children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to modern lighting environments and how something as simple as sunlight exposure can support better health outcomes.

Whether you’re curious about light’s influence on reproductive health, the risks of modern lighting regulations, or want tips on harnessing natural light to support your well-being, this podcast episode will shed light on it all!

Don't miss this conversation—it’s time to let sunlight support your path to better health and fertility.

Enjoy the full episode below.