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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.
Photo of Sun @Andrew McCarthy Cosmicbackground.io
Sunlight Matters
Latest Episodes
The Light Effect: Sunlight, Depression, Mental Health and Jet Lag
In this episode of Sunlight Matters, Dave speaks with Professor Sean Cain, a leading researcher in circadian rhythms, light and mental health. His research points to a striking pattern: brighter days are associated with a lower risk of...
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Sunlight, Mental Health and the Magic of Morning with Kristen Gilbert
What if sunlight is one of the most overlooked influences on our mental health?In this episode of Sunlight Matters, Dave speaks with Kristen, a registered occupational therapist, trauma practitioner and quantum biology health co...
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Built for the Sun
What if better health begins not with another device, supplement or complicated routine, but with something far more fundamental: reconnecting with nature?In this episode of Sunlight Matters, Dave Wallace speaks with Nathan Sil...
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Sunrise Challenge
Hunting the Sunrise: What Happens When You Live by the Sun?Most of us instinctively believe we know the difference between indoors and outdoors. But while a typical indoor space might provide 300 lux of light, even an overcast sky can ex...
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Shooting the Sun: Andrew McCarthy on Astrophotography, Icarus and the Artemis Moonde
If you've ever seen a photo of the Sun that stopped you in your tracks, there's a very good chance Andrew McCarthy took it. His image of our star is the first thing you see when you open the Shadowmap story, and it's the artwork behind Sunlight...
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