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In this episode, Sarah takes you on a journey to the Wye Valley Forest for her annual digital detox and shares the science behind how light — both natural and artificial — impacts your hormone health. She explores the connection between circadian rhythms, serotonin, melatonin, and cortisol, and offers gentle, practical ways to reduce screen time and protect your nervous system as the seasons shift.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How light regulates your hormones — the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus and photoreceptor cells in your brain's hypothalamus
• The rainbow of natural light — how morning blue light triggers cortisol and evening red/orange light signals melatonin for sleep
• Why artificial light disrupts your endocrine system — how phone and screen use after sunset confuses your body's natural sleep signals
• Circadian vs. infradian rhythms — the 24-hour body clock and the longer menstrual cycle, and why both matter for women
• Seasonal living and Ayurveda — how autumn invites us to slow down, let go, and prepare the body for winter rest
• Practical digital detox tips — morning light exposure, evening phone boundaries, and the power of replacement therapy over willpower
• The cost of constant information intake — how sensory overload affects digestion, sleep, and your nervous system
• Sarah's forest retreat — what a real digital detox weekend looks like in the Wye Valley

Plus, Sarah shares details about her in-person retreats in Kent (Held) and her 12-session online somatic coaching programme (Feeling Wholeness), with two spaces available for the rest of the year.

Contact Sarah: balancedbodywellnessuk@gmail.com or check the show notes for links.

Held at the Healing Scene https://www.balancedbodywellnessuk.com/held

Somatic Coaching https://www.balancedbodywellnessuk.com/feeling-wholeness

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