Sunlight Matters
Welcome to Sunlight Matters, the podcast that illuminates the incredible power of the sun and its impact on our health, well-being, and way of life.
From its essential role in vitamin D production and mental health to its influence on architecture, urban planning, and sustainability, the sun shapes our world in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
In each episode, podcast host Dave Wallace will chat with experts—from scientists and health professionals to designers and outdoor enthusiasts—to explore why sunlight isn’t just a backdrop to our lives but a force that shapes everything we do. So step into the light because here, Sunlight Matters.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 23 episodes
Sunlight Matters
Latest Episodes
How Light, Nutrition & Circadian Health Transformed a Pro Fighter
From Fight Camp to Sunlight: In this episode of Sunlight Matters, guest host George Alexander speaks with professional kickboxer and osteopath Nathan, currently ranked #1 heavyweight in the UK for Muay Thai and #2 f...
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Lightspiracy: The Hidden Politics of Modern Lighting with Anna Levin
Was the global ban on incandescent light bulbs really a climate breakthrough — or did we rush into a lighting revolution without fully understanding the biological and environmental consequences?In this episode, Dave speaks with journali...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Light, Life Energy & Breatharianism – Rethinking Science with P.A. Straubinger
What if the human body isn’t powered by calories alone?In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Austrian filmmaker P.A. Straubinger, creator of the groundbreaking documentary In the Beginning There Was Light, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Is glass in our windows making us sick with Joe Menchefski
Glass, Sunlight & Human HealthIn the first episode of Series 2, we’re joined by daylighting expert and chemical engineer Joe Menchefski to explore a critical but often overlooked topic in modern building design: glass.W...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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How LED Lighting Is Harming Humans With Professor Glen Jeffery
In this insightful podcast discussion, friend of the podcast, Professor Glen Jeffery, sheds light on his recent study published in Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-35389-6)IntroductionIn a world dominated by ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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