217A Why We Get Sicker in Winter — And How Light Keeps You Healthy

In this episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we explore why the darker months — especially from October through March — are the highest-risk time of year for illness, inflammation, low mood, cravings, and fatigue. Drawing from the work of Dr. Robert Seheult (MedCram), we break down how light impacts immunity, hormones, sleep, metabolism, and overall vitality. You’ll learn why humans are biologically designed for bright days, dark nights, and daily natural light exposure — and the simple habits that can help you stay energized, healthy, and grounded even in the deepest winter.

What You’ll Learn

• Why winter has significantly higher illness and mortality rates

• How low light levels slow your mitochondria, immunity, and metabolism

• The circadian-mitochondrial connection: why light is your #1 hormone regulator

• Why indoor lighting is NOT enough

• How to use natural light, bright indoor light, and red/infrared light

• The hidden role of ventilation and humidity

• Small daily habits to improve mood, sleep, and metabolic health

• How to create “ancestral light rhythms” in a modern world

Key Takeaways

• Outdoor morning light is the most powerful daily health habit

• Even cloudy winter days beat indoor lighting by 10–50x

• Bright days + dark nights = hormonal stability

• Movement + daylight = mitochondrial activation

• Your environment matters more than you think

Links & Resources

• Listen on Spotify / Apple 

• https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yrgq2AyXSYb 
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/217a-why-we-get-sicker-in-winter-and-how-light-keeps/id1661982133?i=1000740009254 

• Follow Vibrantlivingwithtanya on instagram for more metabolism-friendly midlife tips

• Free Download: The Winter Light Reset Guide - email [email protected] for your copy

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