Sunlight, Mental Health and the Magic of Morning with Kristen Gilbert

Published August 28, 2026

In this episode of Sunlight Matters, Dave speaks with Kristen, a registered occupational therapist, trauma practitioner and quantum biology health coach.

I had the pleasure of being a guest recently on Sunlight Matters, a lovely podcast highlighting the myriad of roles that sunlight plays in our lives. The sun is life, in so many ways! Dave and I had a delightful conversation that evolved into an ode to sunrise. I had the opportunity to speak to the multitude of ways that sunlight impacts our mental health, as well as some fascinating new studies that have recently emerged. Check it out here:


Sunlight Matters is the podcast that illuminates the incredible power of the sun and its impact on our health, well-being, and way of life.

From its essential role in vitamin D production and mental health to its influence on architecture, urban planning, and sustainability, the sun shapes our world in ways we’re only beginning to understand.

In each episode, podcast host Dave Wallace will chat with experts—from scientists and health professionals to designers and outdoor enthusiasts—to explore why sunlight isn’t just a backdrop to our lives but a force that shapes everything we do. So step into the light because here, Sunlight Matters.

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