Brighter Days, Darker Nights

A few years ago, a woman came to me with a question that led me down a years long rabbit hole of anemia research. Her friend’s baby had been told they were anemic and needed iron. But the baby kept throwing up the oral iron. Mom was trying everything. What else could they do as a family? And could a breastfed baby even be anemic? Was this a real problem? That question sent me deep into the world o...

From traditional midwifery to traditional foods to childbirth and faith and so much more! This was a delightful conversation—the chat was literally lighting up with hearts the whole time (thank you to everyone who attended this Live!). Connect with Hilda Labrada Gore on her website: holistichilda.com and on instagram at @holistichilda If you resonated with what was shared, I highly recommend getti...

Lots of things can get thrown out the window when you enter motherhood for the first time. In this podcast with Audrey Coats we share why NOT to let that happen with regard to circadian rhythms and sunlight, and how to stay in rhythm even as a new mom. Find Audrey Website: https://www.healthyhoney.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_healthyhoney Substack: Thank you Masha , stems from home , K...

Thank you so much to Mollie Eastman ! I LOVED having this conversation with you. Everyone, go check out Mollie’s work. Here’s her debut post on Substack: Definitely go check it out and give it a heart and subscribe! And here’s her website to learn more about her work at Sleep is a Skill . Mollie and I will be collaborating again soon to talk even more about sleep and motherhood on her podcast very...

Hello friends! Today I am so delighted to bring you a truly insightful conversation about the liver pills industry (yikes!), sleep and nightmares, and especially, what you can do for self-care when your menstrual cycle comes back after baby and you don’t feel ready yet -or- your menstrual cycle is so heavy it’s contributing to anemia. Our guest is Dr. Suuzi of Mother’s Best Liver Pills . This conv...

Confession: I used to get anxious… about getting anxious clients! This was before I was mentored by my friend and colleague Kelli Ritter, PhD , founder of the Quantum Mental Health Institute and the Foundations in Anxiety Recovery program . Dr. Kelli’s Foundations in Anxiety Recovery (FARC) program for practitioners is enrolling now! I highly recommend this program if you are also seeing an uptick...

Last week, we hosted Roudy Nassif on the Brighter Days, Darker Nights live podcast. He is an amazing storyteller—anyone who has a child struggling to pay attention in school will definitely find resonance and hope in his story. I was also excited for this conversation because of my own journey not so much with attention but with eyesight. See, when I was in highschool, my optometrist told me my vi...

Here’s the scoop on sunlight for families. Yes, it has risks. Yes, it has benefits. It should always, always, always be paid with adequate nighttime darkness for stable and strong circadian rhythms. In this class, I share everything you need to start having a balanced relationship with sunlight for your family. Join Brighter Days, Darker Nights by Nikko Kennedy for new resources and a deep archive...

What I find most exciting about getting below the chemical scale into the quantum scale are the implications for the future of health and healthcare. As we move into a new scientific paradigm that better describes energy flow—fundamental to how all life functions—we better understand the potentiation of either health or disease states. Let’s choose health! Sign up for 🌞 Brighter Days, Darker Nigh...

When I started doing EC fourteen years ago, reactions ranged from WTF to “this baby is going to rule the world.” But the truth is, there’s nothing unique about my babies, or me as a mother—the cues and the ways of responding are universal! If you are curious about EC or experiencing some stalls or frustration with it, or deciding whether to do EC or potty training, this class is for you. You’ll le...

Hi everyone! I recorded this earlier this year and didn’t have the time to send it out! I hope you all enjoy this interview. We covered tongue-tie and oral restriction, and how Dr. Neel uses touch, light and empathic abilities to support infants and adults. This interview is one I definitely recommend to any family considering a tongue-tie release, as surgery can help, but isn’t always necessary a...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.brighterdaysdarkernights.com Food does three jobs at once: it gives the body building blocks, it carries energy, and it communicates information that influences digestion of the next meal and the next day. Layered on top of all three sit the culture + tradition + skills components, which is where I like to start my consultations. Wh...

If you or a loved one is experiencing anxiety, you need to understand that it is not just a “false alarm”. A nervous system constantly experiencing danger signals will present with anxiety it can’t be talked out of. This is why Kelli Ritter, PhD gave up her therapy license. She now practices with 5 interchangeable pillars: * Light * Water * Earth * Food * Breath These signals are all interconnecte...

Do you believe the current systems can improve? While it takes work, I do believe it is possible for systems—even large scale ones—to improve. And, I also know in some cases it is necessary (+ faster and more effective) to build new systems outside of the ones that exist. Watch Christine Staricka of Evolve Lactation and I chat about her strategies for improving the field of lactation through both...

Today I had the fun of chatting motherhood & circadian rhythms health research with my friend and colleague Sarah Kleiner . I hope you enjoy it! It’s been over a year since Sarah and I had a long conversation (catch up on Melatonin as the overlooked reproductive hormone if you missed that one on The Evolving Wellness Podcast). And since that time, Sarah has launched both an amazing app that has be...

“I wouldn’t wish PMDD on anybody, but I’m profoundly thankful for my journey.” ~Rachel den Otter, founder of 5th Vital Nutrition In Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), disruptions of circadian rhythms are known in recent literature. But most practitioners don’t make the connection between the menstrual symptoms their clients report and the circadian disruption i...

I field a lot of questions about extreme latitudes. What if the sun doesn’t rise until 9 AM? What about minus 40 degrees and many months of darkness? To answer these, I invited Musings of a WiseWoman —a birth worker and quantum biology practitioner at 52° north in Saskatchewan—to share what actually works for truly extreme winters. How to thrive in the cold and dark winter The sun in the high lati...

Hey everyone —Nikko here with an exciting update for our Quantum Practitioner subscribers ! After years of managing our research archive in Google Drive, I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve officially migrated the full library into a new home: Zotero . Many thanks to Amandaliz Conte for helping make thia happen! Zotero is a free, open-source platform that calls itself “Your personal research assis...

You can never go back to your past, but so many of us want to for one reason or another. “If I could do it all over again… [insert how we would avoid a mistake or pain from the past here]” It happens in every field, whether it’s wanting to change something that went wrong in our childhood, our labor, or how things went with our baby or maybe breastfeeding journey. What if you could have a re-do? O...

How do you want to feel about your workday (pick a few that resonate, or add your own): * excited * dutiful * responsible * carefree * important * casual * professional * important * passionate * ambitious * wholesome * powerful * confident * at ease * impactful * grounded * lofty Or add your own words! Share your words in the comments. Achieving this goal is the point of this workshop. You’ll beg...

Today’s class was short and sweet, and free to you! In just half an hour, you can grab some super-practical frameworks that will help you be more persuasive. I’m thinking about presentations such as could be made to: * businesses about better night shift schedules for their staff * local government and HOA’s for circadian outdoor lighting ordinances * school boards and long-term care facilities fo...

Here in the Northern hemisphere, the days are already noticeably shorter as the weather turns toward Fall. This is the time of year many people start getting drastically more artificial light compared to sunlight in terms of light exposure. Given that metabolism and fertility are both under the influence of the circadian endocrine system, it’s very important for anyone doing pre-conception work at...