🎙️ Episode Overview
In this episode of Alex Fergus – Light Therapy Insiders, Bart Wolbers sits down with Sarah Turner, neuroscientist and founder of SARAH Thrive, to explore how red and near‑infrared light therapy can be used not just to manage symptoms—but to elevate cognition, gut health, mood, and overall human potential.
Rather than focusing solely on illness, Sarah makes a compelling case for thriving, discussing how strengthening mitochondria, reducing inflammation, and supporting the gut–brain axis may unlock higher levels of brain performance and resilience.
🔑 Key Topics Discussed
Thriving vs. Surviving
Why modern health culture sets the bar too low—and how light therapy may help people move beyond “symptom‑free” toward peak cognitive and emotional performance.
Sarah Turner’s Background
From pharmaceutical drug‑delivery devices to nutritional medicine, clinical neuroscience, and biohacking—and why photobiomodulation sits at the intersection of orthodox and alternative medicine.
The SARAH System Explained (Brain + Gut)
An overview of the SARAH headband and gut panel, including:
Pulsing Frequencies & Brain States
How different pulse rates may influence calm, focus, memory, and meditation:
Real‑World Outcomes & User Feedback
Insights from early users, including improvements in:
The Gut–Brain Connection
Why Sarah calls the gut the “first brain,” including:
How Red Light May Enhance Cognition
Key proposed mechanisms:
Sleep, HRV & Biohacker Metrics
What users tracking Oura Ring, WHOOP, Apple Health, and Garmin data are seeing—including temporary HRV dips followed by long‑term gains.
Consistency, Dosing & Hormetic Stress
Why light therapy works more like exercise than medicati
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Disclaimer: Information shared is not medical advice.
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