Biohackers World Podcast

Why Your Body Needs Better Light? Tom Kerber & Brooke Gramer

May 13, 2026·20 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Most people spend years tracking sleep, supplements, stress, and recovery without ever questioning one of the biggest inputs shaping their energy every single day: light. Live from Biohackers World Los Angeles, podcast host Brooke Gramer sits down with Tom Kerber, CEO and Founder of SunPowerLED, to explore how modern indoor living, artificial lighting, and constant blue light exposure may be affecting inflammation, brain function, recovery, and overall performance more than most people realize. With over 50 years in electronic development and engineering, Tom shares why red and near-infrared light therapy is becoming a serious area of interest for everything from joint pain and concussions to brain fog and mitochondrial health. In this episode: • why indoor lifestyles changed the way our bodies interact with light • how blue light impacts circadian rhythm and recovery • the connection between inflammation and chronic health issues • what happens inside the mitochondria when red light reaches the cells • how near-infrared light is being explored for brain health and neuroinflammation • real stories involving migraines, Parkinson’s, tinnitus, concussions, and vision recovery • why some treatments take only a few minutes a day This conversation brings a different perspective to health optimization and highlights how something as simple as light exposure can influence how we feel, think, recover, and function over time. Let’s stay connected: Tom Kerber, CEO and Founder of SunPowerLED 👉https://www.instagram.com/sunpowerledtk/ 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kerber-8b654a102/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/mySunPowerLED 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SunPowerLED Brooke Gramer, Podcast Host 👉https://www.instagram.com/howiai.podcast 👉https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookegramer/ 👉https://www.youtube.com/@howiaipod Biohackers World 👉 https://www.biohackers.world 👉 https://www.instagram.com/biohackers.world/ The Biohackers World Conference & Expo is dedicated to advancing the practice of biohacking and empowering wellness. Focused on providing attendees with the tools and knowledge to optimize their health and lifestyle, the event blends expert-led sessions with hands-on experiences, offering participants insights into the latest technologies and strategies for self-optimization.Join us at the next Biohackers World Conference in New York on June 27-28, 2026!

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