In this episode of Sophie and Katie discuss the importance of natural light and sun exposure and its impact on eyesight, sleep, energy, mental clarity and overall health.
Sophie shares her journey of reducing sunglass use and embracing sunlight to improve her vision and overall well-being.
The conversation delves into the concept of a "sun callus" and the benefits of morning and evening light for circadian rhythm and skin health. It also touches on the societal misconceptions about sun exposure and the healing power of nature.
At the end Sophie and Katie share their favourite takeaways from the guests in Season 2 and what they’ve been processing and implementing so far.
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Timestamps
01:21 Intro to Episode
04:15 Sunglasses for Light Sensitive Eyes
06:00 Infrared Light from the Sun
07:05 Resetting Bodyclock with Jetlag Using the Sun
08:30 Cortisol and Melatonin Rhythms
10:00 Improving Eyesight without Sunglasses
12:40 The Value of Gazing at the Sunset
14:45 Sun Callus
17:58 Fair Skinned + Being Able to Tolerate Sunshine
19:43 How Sunshine is a Eustress
22:36 What Things Stop Us Knowing When We’ve Had Enough Sun
23:23 The Importance of Evening Light
26:06 Blue Light Blocker Glasses - Which Types + When?
30:26 Sleep + Energy Differences
33:57 Heliotherapy Hospitals
35:38 Circadian Rhythms of Light + Eating for Health
37:50 Modern Day Challenges
40:09 Fav Takeaways from Season 2
01:01:37 Outro
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Katie Belle Benson is a herbalist + Bach Flower practitioner focused on holistic + emotional health. A mother of two, she draws from years of study in plant medicine, alternative healing + culinary arts, to offer grounded, personalized care through 1:1 sessions both in person + online. Katie integrates curiosity, intuition + a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom into her work.
Sophie Anderson is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor based in Barcelona, Spain. With a deep affinity for nervous system health, innate intelligence + the body's natural healing capacity, Sophie supports clients in reconnecting with themselves both physically + energetically.
