E7 Nikko Kennedy Discusses the Importance of Light on Fertility, Pregnancy and Newborn Health

For more informtion visit www.pamkilleen.com In this episode of Circadian Reboot, Pam Killeen interviews Nikko Kennedy, a consultant and educator on the importance of light in health, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum. They discuss how circadian rhythms affect fertility, pregnancy, and newborn health, emphasizing the role of melatonin and sunlight. The conversation also covers the impact of artificial light and electromagnetic fields on maternal and infant health, as well as strategies for managing postpartum depression and navigating puberty. Nikko shares insights on creating a healthy circadian day for families, highlighting the need for balance between light and darkness. Takeaways Circadian rhythms are crucial for long-term health outcomes. Light exposure during pregnancy can influence fetal development. Melatonin plays a significant role in reproductive health. Artificial light can disrupt natural labor processes. Morning sickness may be linked to oxidative stress. Sunlight exposure is vital for newborn health. Electromagnetic fields can negatively impact infants. Postpartum depression can be mitigated by circadian health. Healthy circadian patterns can support puberty development. Women in menopause can benefit from improved circadian rhythms. The Role of Light in Mental Health Harnessing Light for Health: A Deep Dive Sound Bites "Light has a lifelong impact on health." "Morning sickness is related to oxidative stress." "Melatonin is absolutely a reproductive hormone." Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Light in Pregnancy and Beyond 04:41 Circadian Rhythms and Their Lifelong Impact 07:33 The Role of Melatonin and Hormonal Health 10:40 Managing Labor and Birth with Light 13:23 Morning Sickness and Newborn Jaundice 16:26 Postpartum Care and Mental Health 19:42 The Effects of EMFs on Newborns 22:33 Navigating Puberty and Circadian Health 25:34 Menopause and Hormonal Balance 28:29 Creating a Healthy Circadian Environment 31:45 Future Directions in Circadian Health Nikko Kennedy Resources Substack: https://www.brighterdaysdarkernights.com Website: https://nikkokennedy.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/brighterdays.darkernights LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nikkokennedy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nikkokennedy Pam Killeen Resources Website -- ⁠www.pamkilleen.com⁠ Facebook -- ⁠https://www.facebook.com/pam.killeen.9/⁠ Instagram -- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/circadianpam⁠ YouTube -- ⁠http://www.youtube.com/pamkilleen⁠ Rumble -- ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-6784666⁠ LinkedIn -- ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-killeen-bab652218/⁠ Substack -- https://pamkilleen.substack.com/ X - https://x.com/PamKilleen Keywords: circadian health, light therapy, pregnancy, melatonin, postpartum depression, newborn jaundice, electromagnetic fields, puberty, menopause, maternal health This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit Substack -- ⁠https://pamkilleen.substack.com/⁠