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.

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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:

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

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In this deeply moving and essential episode, I sit down with two incredible voices in the birth world: Dr. Stuart James Fischbein, MD, and Blyss Young, LM, CPM.

This conversation tackles the most difficult and unexpected birth scenarios, focusing on how birth professionals and families can navigate loss and trauma with integrity and compassion. Dr. Stu and Blyss courageously reflect on a challenging breech birth they assisted together, prompting a crucial discussion on managing high-stakes situations.

🚨 DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses loss, grief, and a very difficult birth experience. Listener discretion is advised.

We dive into the power of storytelling—how sharing our birth narratives influences care, challenges rigid hierarchies, and ultimately makes all the difference when conflict arises. We also explore the roles of midwives as guides, the expansion of regulatory agencies, and the importance of cognitive resonance in the birth space. Finally, I ask Dr. Stu and Blyss to reflect on their own "personal legends" and the missions that guide their profound work.

• Dr. Stuart James Fischbein, MD (Dr. Stu): Stuart James Fischbein MD is a community-based obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births, Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births and Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Stu, as he is known, spent 24 years assisting women with hospital birthing and, for the next 12+ years, was a homebirth obstetrician who worked directly with midwives assisting local Southern California families. Since retiring from attending home births in late 2022, Dr. Stu has turned his focus to traveling around the world as a lecturer and advocate for reteaching breech & twin birth skills, respect for the normalcy of birth and honoring informed consent. He hosts the weekly Birthing Instincts Podcast with co-host Blyss Young and together they offer hope, reassurance and safe, honest evidence supported choices for those women who understand pregnancy is a normal bodily function not to be feared.
• Blyss Young, LM, CPM: Blyss Young, LM, CPM, is a home birth midwife, educator, and advocate for holistic maternity care. She co-founded The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center in Los Angeles, the first collaborative birth center of its kind, after nearly a decade of serving thousands of families and learning from renowned experts like Suzanne Arms, she transitioned to a more intimate midwifery practice supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Blyss is also the co-host of the Birthing Instincts Podcast with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, where they explore the art and science of birth outside the system. Currently, she is traveling the country interviewing traditional midwives for her newest project, At Her Feet, a podcast dedicated to preserving and sharing the ancestral wisdom of midwifery. Through her work with The Bridge Midwives, Blyss continues to mentor and inspire the next generation, helping to restore connection, intuition, and autonomy to the birthing experience.

• 0:00 | Introduction
• 10:15 | DISCLAIMER: WE TALK ABOUT A CHALLENGING BIRTH. A candid reflection on the difficult breech birth Dr. Stu and Blyss assisted together.
• 21:55 | How to support...

In this fascinating episode, I sit down with the inventor, and pioneer in frequency healing, Gail Lynn. Gail is celebrated for her groundbreaking creation, the Harmonic Egg® and the LiFT™ light capsule, helping to foster a beautiful shift in personal wellness.

I share my personal, immersive experience inside the Harmonic Egg, and Gail takes us through her incredible journey of intuition, insight, and intention that led to its invention.

The Harmonic Egg is a wooden, egg-shaped, resonant chamber designed with Tesla mathematics, sacred geometry, and the Golden Mean Ratio (a dodecagon shape!). It uses sound, color, and light—specifically, consciously curated music pieces and custom color selections—to create high-frequency vibrational experiences.

While you recline in a zero-gravity chair, the vibrational energy builds within the chamber, connecting with your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) to allow the natural, homeodynamic healing of mind, body, and spirit. Tune in to understand the mechanics of this self-evolving energy technology and learn how we can build resilience in our own lives!

• 0:00 | Introduction to Gail Lynn, her visionary work, and the groundbreaking Harmonic Egg®.
• 7:14 | How Gail would explain the Harmonic Egg to a being from another planet who knows nothing about humans.
• 18:24 | Gail reflects on the powerful role intuition played in her childhood and early life.
• 26:34 | The unique way Gail is able to tune into other people's energy fields and what she perceives.
• 33:40 | Gail's keys to building up resilience and becoming impervious to challenging environments and situations.
• 40:16 | A deep dive into what the Harmonic Egg is on a technical level and the precise, transformative process that happens to you when you go inside it.
• 57:25 | Discussing the potential anti-aging properties of the Harmonic Egg through the strengthening of telomeres, and the key difference between the Harmonic Egg and the LiFT™ light capsule.
• 01:03:55 | Gail shares her personal legend—the purpose and driving force behind her work.

Harmonic Egg : https://harmonicegg.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonicegg/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonic-egg-official/

Welcome to a deeply insightful episode of Compromised to Alchemized with the phenomenal Jennifer Tow! Jennifer has dedicated over 35 years to holistic lactation, guided by a deep curiosity about the physiology of wellness. She is a pioneer in integrating epigenetics, the microbiome, gut-brain health, and oral functional competency into lactation care.

Jennifer has practiced holistic lactation and guided parents in raising their children holistically for over 35 years. A fascination with the physiology of wellness has led her on a decades-long journey exploring the many influences on infant health that come to define long-term human well-being. She has a particular interest in epigenetics and the microbiome, gut-brain health, oral functional competency and airway development, always seeking to understand and apply the profoundly far-reaching implications of this work for breastfeeding dyads.

While residing between the USA & France from 2010-12, Jennifer established an international client base, becoming adept at providing care virtually, a process that ultimately honed both her listening and observational skills and resulted in a flourishing global practice. With a Master's degree in Holistic Health Coaching, Jennifer's reputation for guiding parents through complex breastfeeding challenges is deeply grounded in her approach to the breastfeeding dyad as a complex, interdependent eco-system, resulting in her Heal the Mother, Heal the Baby™ philosophy of care. Jennifer is an avid learner, integrating numerous holistic modalities and an ever-expanding skill-set into her practice, focusing on the nutritional, environmental and cultural factors that influence milk production and overall wellness of the dyad, myofunctional therapy and bodywork.

Jennfier is a writer and lecturer, offering workshops internationally and via webinar on lactation & epigenetics, gut health & healing, tongue-tie & airway development and holistic lactation practices. She offers a year-long advanced course in Integrative and Holistic Lactation. She is a founding member of IATP (the International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals) and founder of the Holistic Lactation Institute.

Jennifer is the mother of three children born at home in 1988, 92 & 98 and a granddaughter born at home in 2009. She has come to deeply embrace the wisdom and humility gained from gestating, birthing, nursing and parenting those three amazing human beings.

In this conversation, we dive into the complexities of tongue tie, the power of intuition, and how embracing a multi-disciplinary approach is the key to lasting wellness for the dyad.

• 0:00 Introduction
• 7:19 Jennifer provides an update on her recent collaborations in Milwaukee and the power of multi-disciplinary work. 🤝
• 12:20 The foundational components for making a tongue tie procedure successful.
• 14:10 The absolute necessity of the Triad of Care: the Lactation Consultant/Myofunctional Therapist, the Body Worker, and the Release Provider.
• 17:24 Jennifer candidly reflects on her own experience with her daughter's posterior tongue tie. 💖
• 28:00 Diving into the critical importance of bodywork surrounding a tongue tie release.
• 32:49 Jennifer reflects on her severe endometriosis diagnosis and the incredible, holistic journey she took to heal herself. 🌱
• 41:00 A look back to 1994 when Jennifer was able to help her own son recover using her intuition and knowledge.
• 45:20 The undeniable importance of listening to your gut...

Nervous System, Intuition, and the Seven Pillars of BIRTHFIT 🤰🧠✨

Welcome to a deeply empowering episode of Compromised to Alchemized! Today, I speak with Dr. Lindsey, founder of BIRTHFIT—a global movement built on the belief that movement is the bridge to cultivating intuition and trust in the body.

Dr. Lindsey is a force in women's health: a Nervous System-Based Chiropractor, Mercier Therapist, Birth Doula, and NLP Practitioner. She created BIRTHFIT to fill the massive gap in sustainable, nervous system-focused movement and training for women in every life cycle—preconception, pregnant, and postpartum.

At the core of her work is the Polyvagal Theory and the concept that a baby is a hitchhiker on the mother’s nervous system. We dive into how safety, regulation, and core values (LOVE, FREEDOM, CONNECTION) dictate the entire journey of birth and healing.

We talk about how BIRTHFIT was founded, how the seven pillars of BIRTHFIT evolved and we also discuss the wave that is coming to nurture community and rebuild support systems.

• 0:00 Introduction
• 6:44 The story of how BIRTHFIT was formed in 2013 and how it became a worldwide virtual program. 🌍
• 10:30 Introducing the Seven Pillars of BIRTHFIT—sun, sleep, nutrition, fitness, mindset, community, and spirituality—the complete roadmap for birth and life.
• 18:40 Dr. Lindsey breaks down each of the seven pillars and how they apply to regulating the nervous system. ☀️
• 26:14 The critical difference between desires versus wants and how to discern if your choices are in alignment with your birth goals. 🤍
• 30:38 Practical and essential advice on the best way to support a postpartum mother in the first crucial 30 days. 🤱
• 39:36 The importance of acknowledging grief and loss in this world; Dr. Lindsey shares her personal experience and vital resources for creating an infant loss plan.
• 48:06 Dr. Lindsey shares her powerful personal legend and the definitive way she knows she is on her right path. 🌟

• Nervous System First: Nothing can truly heal, restore, or grow without nervous system regulation.
• Core Values: LOVE, FREEDOM, CONNECTION.

This episode is essential for mothers, birth workers, and anyone interested in the profound connection between the nervous system, intuition, and optimal health throughout the lifecycle.

Subscribe to Compromised to Alchemized and leave a review! How will you nourish your nervous system today? 🎙️

Connect with Dr. Lindsey and BIRTHFIT on Instagram or on the BIRTHFIT website or email info@birthfit.com.

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• The launch of my new community group: The Embodied Voice.
• The highly anticipated release of Cosmic Mandible.
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Welcome to Part 2 of our transformative series with Holly DelValle, an expert in Craniosacral Therapy & Fascial Unwinding! Holly's powerful work specializes in trauma healing, ADHD, primitive reflexes, lymphatics, EFT, and frequency work for clients of all ages.

In this concluding episode, we dive deep into Holly’s personal journey and the profound wisdom her own health revealed to her. We discuss how Holly uses her own intuition as a compass and the pivotal role assessing clients plays in her multidimensional healing practice. This conversation is an invitation to trust your inner knowing and embrace the non-linear path of true alchemy.

• 0:00 Intro
• 7:11 Holly shares her powerful personal legend and how her own health crises served as critical signposts, showing her when she was deviating from her true path toward helping others heal. 🧭
• 16:41 The spiritual concept of the remembrance of who we are and the vital importance of consistently tuning into that inner knowing for clarity and guidance.
• 21:41 Practical advice on the signs to look out for to know you are on the right path—both personally and professionally. ✅
• 26:11 Tapping into the stream of consciousness and the beauty of weaving the tapestry of connectivity among all things.
• 29:11 A fun anecdote about how Blockbuster once sold art! 🖼️
• 33:45 Holly’s expertise in airway health and the gentle, foundational power of holding space for people as they begin to unwind and heal. 🌬️
• 37:40 Embracing the beauty and necessity of the non-linear journey to healing—it's not always a straight line! 🎢
• 43:50 The compassionate process of following your heart and the reassurance that you don't have to do this alone. 🫂

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I share some exciting upcoming offerings that relate directly to the integrative work discussed in this episode. Join my waitlist for:

• The launch of my new community group: The Embodied Voice.
• The highly anticipated release of Cosmic Mandible.
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