Light As Medicine-Interview with Sarah Turner

I would love to hear from you. Send me questions or comments. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461734/fa...) Your energy, sleep, and brain might be running on something you barely think about: light. We talk with Sarah Turner, founder and CEO of Sarah Thrive (CERAThrive), about why modern indoor life can create a real “light deficiency,” especially when we miss the red and near-infrared wavelengths our bodies evolved with at sunrise and sunset. Sarah breaks down how light influences hormonal signals, mood, and circadian rhythm, and why the timing of blue light from phones can quietly tell your body it’s midday at the exact moments you need to feel calm and ready for rest.  We also get practical and specific about mitochondrial health. If mitochondria make ATP and ATP powers everything, what happens when your environment is sending the wrong signals all day long? Sarah shares what she saw firsthand in neurodegeneration research and Parkinson’s clinical trials using near-infrared light delivered close to the head, including meaningful changes that ripple into daily function and caregiver relationships. She explains photobiomodulation in plain language, why it’s gaining traction in both clinical and wellness settings, and how it may support brain blood flow, oxygenation, sleep quality, and overall resilience.  We connect the dots to the gut-brain axis too, including inflammation, the vagus nerve, and why supporting the gut can matter for long-term cognitive health. You’ll leave with simple, low-cost steps you can try today: get outside for sunrise before you touch your phone, reduce evening screen time, and make your light environment work for you instead of against you. If this helps, subscribe, share the episode with a caregiver or friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. https://www.cerathrive.com/ Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2461734/su...)