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I am delighted to have Dr. Donald Vega joining me as my guest for today\u2019s podcast episode.\xa0\nDr. Vega is a Costa Rican-based registered dietitian, strength and conditioning specialist, and lifestyle mentor with more than two decades of experience promoting metabolic health. His latest book, The Science of Losing Weight, has been a valuable resource for countless individuals seeking to improve their metabolic health.\xa0\nDr. Vega brings a wealth of expertise to today\u2019s conversation. In our discussion, we explore the multifaceted role that lifestyle plays in fostering metabolic health, touching on topics like the influence of sunlight and blue light therapies, the importance of high-quality sleep, and why diets fail to work. We discuss the impact of mindset, oxytocin, and gratitude on our personal growth, also looking into the intriguing concept of cold hormesis and how autoimmune disorders and trauma can affect our overall health, in addition to many other informative and relevant topics.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nWhy are people struggling more with weight loss resistance now than ever before?\n\nHow sleep deprivation impacts weight-loss resistance and overall health\n\nHow exposure to artificial light affects brain function and energy consumption\n\nThe benefits of morning exposure to blue light and sunlight\xa0\xa0\n\nThe role of Vitamin D in immune function\n\nHow stress and inflammation in the gut can prevent weight loss and muscle gain\n\nHow acts of kindness impact our emotional well-being\n\nHow hormetic stressors like cold exposure improve our metabolic health\n\nWhy cold exposure can bypass the need for exercise\n\nHow deep breathing changes our brainwaves, leading to creativity and problem-solving\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Donald Vega\n\nOn his website\n\n\nSpanish-speaking listeners can find Dr. Vega on social media @kilosophy\n\n\nThe Science of Losing Weight is available on Amazon