In this eye-opening episode with Nadine Artemis, author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care, we challenge everything you thought you knew about the sun. She unpacks why sunlight has become so controversial, tracing the history of heliotherapy and the very real biological need humans have for natural light. Nadine dives into the surprising benefits of sun exposure even in the winter, how light entering the eyes affects our hormones, and what the melanoma research actually shows when you look beyond the headlines. The conversation takes a bold turn as she exposes the real issues with modern sunscreen, explores vitamin D–rich foods in cold climates, and explains the deep connection between sunlight, bone health, and strong teeth. We also discuss tanning beds, the melanotan peptide, melatonin as a form of internal sun protection, and what our skin was truly designed to do. Packed with practical daily sun and light guidance, this episode will completely reshape how you think about sunshine, skin health, and long-term vitality.

Nadine Artemis, the author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care, is the creator of Living Libations, a pure and luxurious line of organic oral care, botanical beauty care, and medicinal elixirs often called the “holy grail” of wholesome skincare. Artemis is an innovative aromacologist, and her healing formulations and her concept of renegade beauty encourage effortlessness, engaging with the elements, and inspires people to rethink conventional notions of wellness and beauty. She is a key speaker at health and wellness conferences and has received glowing reviews in the Hollywood Reporter, GOOP, Vogue, People, Elle, Yoga Journal, Natural Health, W Magazine, The New York Times, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, and National Post.

SHOW NOTES:

0:40 Welcome to the podcast!

2:49 About Nadine Artemis

3:23 Welcome her to the show!

5:36 Why is the sun so polarizing?

8:06 History and research on heliotherapy

11:29 Biological need for sun’s rays

13:17 Benefits of the sun in the winter

16:52 Sunglasses & light in your eyes

17:11 Melanoma study

18:59 The real problem with sunscreen

21:45 Vitamin D foods in cold climates

24:30 Bone health & teeth

25:57 *ELLIE MD*

27:46 Tanning & Melanotan

32:39 Melatonin as sun protection

38:41 Protecting your face

44:12 What our skin is designed for

46:42 Daily sun & light advice

53:45 Her final piece of advice

54:40 Living Libations

55:54 Thanks for tuning in!

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