Why Melatonin Isn’t Just for Sleep - Optimizing your winter hormones | Sarah Kleiner

In this episode of the Evolving Wellness Podcast, host Sarah explores strategies for maintaining wellness as the seasons shift to fall and winter. She focuses on melatonin as the 'master winter hormone,' linking it to overall health alongside vitamin D. Sarah shares personal experiences and tips for combating seasonal depression by optimizing circadian rhythms through exposure to natural light, proper nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments. She also provides resources like free eBooks and discusses tools like her Circadian app to help integrate these practices into daily routines. The episode covers practical advice for managing indoor environments, meal timing, and nighttime lighting to enhance melatonin production and overall well-being during the darker months. _________ Join My Circadian App Webinar: https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar Get your Non-Toxic Dishwasher Soap: https://click.trulyfreehome.com/aff_c?offer_id=361&aff_id=5460 Free Melatonin ebook - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/opt-in-melatonin-playbook Vitamin D article - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/blog/sharing-my-personal-vitamin-d-labs DST Guide - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/v5QFAdqz/checkout Quantum Winter Blueprint - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/LS7YHuUF/checkout __________ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Shifting into Fall and Winter 00:18 Podcast Overview and Host Introduction 01:33 Melatonin: The Master Winter Hormone 03:14 Personal Journey and Seasonal Depression 04:01 Free Resources and Ebooks 05:56 Melatonin and Vitamin D: Overlapping Functions 06:58 Modern Lifestyle and Melatonin Disruption 13:01 Morning Routine for Optimal Melatonin Production 14:34 Circadian App and Morning Light Exposure 19:49 Winter Weight Control and Appetite Regulation 24:24 Low Tox Swaps and Kitchen Detox 26:03 Daytime Light Exposure and Subcellular Melatonin 28:42 Impact of Artificial Light on Hormones 32:53 Evening Routine and Protecting Melatonin 34:15 Red Light Therapy: Best Practices 37:57 Conclusion and Call to Action This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional! ________________________________________ Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/courses Sign up for my newsletter to get special offers in the future! -https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/contact Free Guide to Building your perfect quantum day (start here) -https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/opt-in-9d5f6918-77a8-40d7-bedf-93ca2ec8387f My free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0782b52987