The Dark Side of Modern Light: What Women Need to Know About Blue Light and Hormones with Filter Optix
Release Date: 12/06/2025
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info_outlineRobin Andersen, co-founder of Filter Optix (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), joins me to explore how blue light exposure affects women’s sleep, hormones, and stress levels—and how simple light management can transform your energy, focus, and family routines.
Robin also shares how to use red, orange, and yellow lenses strategically throughout the day to support hormone balance and relaxation, especially for moms navigating night feeds or screen-heavy workdays.
Listen if you want practical ways to protect your sleep, skin, and nervous system while still living a very real, screen heavy life.
Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th!
WE TALK ABOUT:
06:00 - Why Filter Optix created different shades of blue light glasses for day and night
08:30 - How blue light disrupts melatonin, cortisol, and your natural sleep rhythm
15:34 - The link between blue light, migraines, and digital eye fatigue
20:40 - Relaxation through light and how orange and red glasses reduce stress quickly
24:40 - Managing light at night with babies and toddlers so everyone sleeps better
31:25 - Eye health, LASIK, contacts, and why modern lighting habits matter
36:05 - Sun exposure, sunscreen, and building natural resilience without burning
39:05 - How to balance indoor screens with natural sunlight for mood and circadian health
44:55 - Why Filter Optix glasses feel different and what makes their lenses high quality
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