In this episode of Compromised to Alchemized, I am joined by a true visionary in the world of neuroscience, Jim Poole. Jim is the CEO of NuCalm, the world’s first and only patented technology clinically proven to lower stress and improve sleep quality without drugs.

We live in a world where, as Jim puts it, "The human race appears to be in a race to erase the human race." We are constantly "on," stuck in a loop of high-cortisol survival mode. Jim explains how NuCalm flips the switch from the "fight or flight" sympathetic nervous system to the "rest and digest" parasympathetic state using complex physics and neuroacoustic software.

I am also beyond excited to announce my official collaboration with NuCalm! This technology is a game-changer for the work I do in my System Reset Experience, providing the neurological safety required for the body to truly heal.

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0:00 | Introduction

9:50 | Jim reflects on a 16-day business trip plus a look back at their 2018 "Best of CES" win.

14:00 | Why NuCalm is the remedy for a society that has lost control of its internal state.

18:50 | How NuCalm moved from a $6,000 FDA-regulated medical device to an accessible technology for anyone with a phone.

22:26 | A deep dive into how the human brain is wired for survival and why that's backfiring in the modern world.

27:30 | What your brain actually "spends" to keep you going and how to replenish it.

39:00 | How Dr. Blake Holloway invented NuCalm and its incredible history of being used to replace general anesthesia during surgery.

40:55 | The groundwork Jim does with NuCalm

58:50 | Jim Poole's personal legend and how he stays calibrated

1:04:40 | New offerings from NuCalm: with Tony Robbins, Jim Kwik, Rodger Love, his daughter, and now me!

1:10:40 | I describe my collaboration with NuCalm

1:15:03 | how neuroacoustics can benefit humanity

1:23:18 | A sneak peek into NuCalm's offerings in January 2026

Jim Poole is an accomplished executive and a global lecturer on applied neuropsychobiology and autonomic nervous system regulation. NuCalm is a unique, patented technology that’s clinically proven to lower stress and improve sleep quality. It naturally guides brain wave frequencies reliably, safely, and effectively, with no drugs or side effects, using physics, mathematics, and algorithms in neuroacoustic software underneath music.

Poole, is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, medical, financial services, market research, and IT industries. Since 2009 he has managed the strategic direction and ongoing operations of NuCalm, a neuroscience company with an expertise in evidence-based personalized wellness and performance.

Connect With Jim

jim.poole@nucalm.com

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Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. In this episode I am joined by the brilliant Nikko Kennedy. Nikko is a Research Director, Science Writer, and Certified Doula who brings over two decades of experience in birth work and a deep mastery of quantum health.

As the Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology and the creator of the bestselling Substack Brighter Days, Darker Nights, Nikko bridges the gap between ancient biological wisdom and modern science. We began this conversation as an Instagram Live, answering questions about how light, timing, and the environment dictate our internal health.

Nikko beautifully explains that the sun is both a healer and a warrior—a force that we must learn to dance with to find our "Personal Legend."

• 0:00 | Introduction to Nikko Kennedy and her background.
• 10:45 | The Thyroid as a Sensor: Why your thyroid is more than just a metabolic engine—it’s an antenna for your environment.
• 18:30 | Circadian Regulation: Practical steps you can take right now to regulate your internal clock.
• 31:15 | Melatonin Breakdown: Moving beyond the "sleep hormone" label to understand its true power.
• 39:30 | Quantum Health: How circadian biology supports the body as a whole, from cellular energy to systemic healing.
• 43:51 | The Personal Legend: Nikko discusses the intersection of purpose and biology.
• 52:30 | Nikko’s Journey: The personal health challenges that led her to her purpose.
• 1:00:20 | Discovering Quantum Biology: How Nikko knows she is on the right path.
• 1:04:43 | The Institute of Applied Quantum Biology: Resources and information on how to dive deeper into this field.
• 1:14:00 | The Power of Placebo: Why we should be researching the "mind-body miracle" rather than dismissing it.
• 1:21:04 | Inner Knowing: How Nikko helps her clients tap into their intuition to guide their own healing.

Connect with Nikko

Brighter Days, Darker Nights

Brighter Days, Darker Nights Substack

Her Website

Quantum Biology Collective

Quantum Biology Podcast

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Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. In this episode I chat with Greg Mc Lean, a leading expert and educator whose mission is to demystify the complex connection between our breathing, sleep, jaw, nasal function, and overall health. Greg provides both virtual and in-person support, helping people around the world optimize their fundamental life function: breathing.

This conversation gets into the "nitty gritty" of what both Greg and I meticulously investigate in our respective practices. We reflect on the amazing training Greg hosted for my "Floor of the Mouth" course in Arizona this summer, where I was able to witness the transformative impact of his work firsthand.

Greg shares his personal journey—a fascinating pivot from electrical engineering and firefighting to becoming a dedicated movement and breathing trainer. He opens up about his childhood health struggles with asthma, his critical discovery of hypermobility, and his personal legend.

Greg has the unique ability to take diverse concepts from disciplines like yoga, sports' specific training, physical therapy, traditional weight lifting, and boxing, and combine them into a hybrid style of training. The core principle of his method is building a strong body from the core outward. He believes that once every joint is strong and flexible, clients achieve a balanced fitness program and a body ready to handle any challenge.

• 0:00 | Introduction and the mission of Project Airway.
• 10:15| My perspective and observations on Greg’s powerful teachings during the summer training in Arizona.
• 15:30| Greg’s unique career pivot: How he went from studying electrical engineering and training to be a firefighter to becoming a breathing and movement trainer.
• 24:10 | Greg’s pivotal experience with learning about hypermobility and how it impacted his approach to movement and health.
• 31:40 | Greg's personal health journey: Growing up with childhood asthma and breathing issues.
• 47:00 | Actionable Advice! Greg’s top tips on what you can do right now to help improve your airway.
• 52:20 | The foundational importance of our feet and the flow of movement for systemic health.
• 1:03:20 | A deeper anatomical dive: How to understand the pelvis and sacrum as pistons to enhance stability and flow.
• 1:16:55 | Greg’s personal legend and how he knows he is on track with his life’s work.

Connect With Greg on Instagram @ProjectAirway and https://premierfitnesssystems.com/

THIS IS GREG"S BRAND NEW 90 MIN HYPERMOBILITY SEMINAR AND THESE ARE THE 3 EXERCISES I ALWAYS TEACH TO GET THINGS STARTED! HYPERMOBILITY SEMINAR + “FOUNDATION SERIES” https://tinyurl.com/4nucepmv

THIS IS GREG'S WORLDWIDE LIST OF DOCS DOING THE FOLLOWING FOR KIDDOS AND ADULTS:

(KIDS) looking for docs that expand both the upper and lower for kids that are 3, 4, or 5

(ADULTS) looking for docs that split the midline using CUSTOM MARPE/MSE/FME/EASE/MIND PROCEDURES

“THE LIST” (EXPANSION BY STATE/COUNTRY) https://tinyurl.com/mr4duupf

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