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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