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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.
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Episodes
15 episodes
Surviving Winter with Sunlight – A Conversation on Light, Health, and Infrared Science with Glen Jeffery, Bob Fosbury and Scott Zimmerman
In this companion episode to the Roger Seheult episode, Dave is joined by three experts—Prof. Glen Jeffery, Scott Zimmerman, and Dr. Bob Fosbury—to explore how sunlight and infrared light influence human health, particularly in the darke...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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Surviving Winter. You don't need to be SAD with Dr Roger Seheult
As winter approaches in the North, the days get shorter, the skies darker, and for many of us, our energy, mood, and health start to dip. In Part 1 of a 2-part special of Sunlight Matters, Dr Roger Seheult joins Dave and Georg to share...
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Episode 14
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Light, Rights & Urban Fights: Daylight in a Densifying World
In this thought-provoking episode of Sunlight Matters, we travel across Europe to explore how daylight access, sunlight rights, and urban densification intersect—and often clash.Joining us are three brilliant ...
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Episode 13
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Fitness, the Sun and Winter Protocols
In this episode, we are joined by David Herrera, better known online as The Solar Athlete, who brings a unique blend of engineering, biology, and real-world coaching to the conversation. From his backyard in high-altit...
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Episode 12
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Sunlit Computers with Peter Veto and Liliana Lettier of Pixun
What if your computer screen could heal you instead of harming you?In this episode of Sunlight Matters, we’re joined by Dr Peter Veto and Liliana Lettieri, the visionary team behind Pixun — a company ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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From Riot Police to Sunlight Healer: Theresa Bug on Trauma, Circadian Health & Natural Living.. Alles Wird Gut!
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dave speaks with Theresa Bug, a former German police officer turned online health coach, holistic nutritionist, and advocate for natural light, grounding, and mitochondrial health.<...
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Episode 10
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Designing with Sunlight: Viktoria Neumueller on Energy-Efficient Homes and Solar-Oriented Planningsode
In this illuminating episode, we're joined by Austrian engineer Viktoria Neumueller, a passionate advocate for sunlight-optimized architecture and energy-efficient building design. With a background in planning heating, coo...
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Episode 9
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The Light Prescription: Sunlight, Infrared, Mitochondria, and Your Health with Prof Glen Jeffery
In this episode, Dave chats with Professor Glen Jeffery, a neuroscientist at University College London’s Institute of Ophthalmology, whose research investigates how light, particularly long-wavelength red and infrared, influences human health, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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The Life-Changing Power of Sunlight: Light as Nutrition, Near-Infrared Science & Human Health
Dave speaks with Dr. Nicholas Witton, a sleep medicine and light researcher, about the critical role of natural light, especially near-infrared (NIR) light, in human health.Nicholas explains how we've shifted from living ou...
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Episode 7
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Built to Thrive: Light, Health & the Future of Architecture
What if your home or office is silently shaping your health, your mood, and even your future? In this eye-opening episode, Dave sits down with Dr. Mandana Khanie, Lecturer in Health and Wellbeing in Sustainable Buildings at UCL and Deputy Direc...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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People, Buildings and Light
In this illuminating episode of Sunlight Matters, David Wallace is joined by Niko Gentile and Agnieszka Czachura from Lund University’s Energy and Building Design group. Together, they explore the science, perception, and policy around...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Buildings and Light with Paul Rogers
In this episode of Sunlight Matters, Dave welcomes daylight and lighting expert Paul Rogers of ACC Glass and Facade Consultants. Broadcasting from Stockholm and the UK, they explore the profound impact of sunlight and daylight on archi...
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Episode 4
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Sunlight and health in our modern lives with Arne Lowden
In this episode of Sunlight Matters, hosts Dave and Georg welcome Swedish sleep and light researcher Arne Lowden for a fascinating conversation about the science of light, circadian rhythms, and how our bodies and minds are prof...
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Episode 3
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Masterkey with Giulio Colleluori
Welcome to the second episode of Sunlight Matters. In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between real estate, artificial intelligence, and the importance of sunlight with Giulio, the founder of Masterkey. Masterkey is revolutio...
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Episode 2
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Shadowmap with Georg Molzer
In this episode of Sunlight Matters, host David Wallace interviews Georg, the founder and CEO of Shadowmap, a platform designed to visualize sunlight and its effects on various environments. Georg shares his personal journey, the technological ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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