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 for helping make thia happen!

Zotero is a free, open-source platform that calls itself “Your personal research assistant.”

And it’s awesome!

This is a huge upgrade that’s going to make your research and client work so much easier.

Members, I’ve already sent your invitations! Create your account here: https://www.zotero.org/groups/5802293/nikkos_research_library

Now, with Zotero, you can:

• Search the entire research library by topic, keyword, or condition

• Access folders and tags by topic

• Use a distraction-free reader view

• Highlight and annotate directly inside each paper

• Generate one-click citations for your writing, teaching, or client handouts

• Join the new discussion forum and talk about papers with peers and with me

We’re already nearing 900 papers, with more added all the time from my research for posts, client cases, and my work at the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology.

This is like a window directly into my research brain — and I’m so excited to finally give you a more functional view.

How to Join the Zotero Library

1. Go to zotero.org and make a free account

2. Email me at nikko@brighterdaysdarkernights.com (or reply to any post) with the email you used to sign up

3. I’ll send you a manual invite within a day or two, after which you’ll be able to login at this link: Nikko’s Research Library Membership

🔒 Note: This curated library and research forum is only available for free as a bonus to Quantum Practitioner tier subscribers or as an add-on to purchasers of my Circadian and Quantum Research Compendium (on sale).

Not on That Tier Yet?

If you’re a parent-practitioner or a health guide who teaches others, this tier gives you everything you need to be able to teach quantum perinatal health confidently:

• Access to this powerful curated research library

• All practitioner lessons (preconception, fertility, pregnancy and birth)

• The entire post archive (nothing paywalled anywhere on this site)

• Direct 1:1 DMs and feedback on your projects

• Social media signal boosts (I share your work on Substack Notes and IG if it aligns—one member who started a Substack recently mentioned that most of her new subscribers were coming from my recommendations 🌻)

🌼 Questions? Let me know.
🪔 Already in the tier? Email me and tell me which email you want me to send your Zotero invite to.
🍂 Ready to join? Now’s a great time—choose the Quantum Practitioner Tier for research library access.

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Just need the research insights without the whole program? Buy the compendium with the Zotero Add-on.

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Lesson 14 Pdf

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The recommended reading:

• Indie Birth Book

• Baby Catcher

• Midwifery by Ear

• Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering

• Folate Series

• Cortisol Series

• Anemia Series

• ACES and Resilience

• Additional References

Nevoit, G., Landauskas, M., McCarty, R., Bumblyte, I. A., Potyazhenko, M., Taletaviciene, G., Jarusevicius, G., & Vainoras, A. (2025). Schumann Resonances and the Human Body: Questions About Interactions, Problems and Prospects. Applied Sciences, 15(1), 449. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15010449

Li, J.-K., Sun, K., Wang, Y., Hao, Z.-Y., Liu, Z.-H., Zhou, J., Fan, X.-Y., Chen, J.-L., Xu, J.-S., Li, C.-F., & Guo, G.-C. (2023). Experimental demonstration of separating the wave‒particle duality of a single…

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Lesson 12 Quantum Biologic Third Trimester

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The recommended reading:

• Thyroid post on Brighter Days, Darker Nights

• Types of Tans post on Brighter Days, Darker Nights

• Circulating Endocannabinoids: From Whence Do They Come and Where are They Going?

• O'Connor, B. B., Pope, B. D., Peters, M. M., Ris-Stalpers, C., & Parker, K. K. (2020). The role of extracellular matrix in normal and pathological pregnancy: Future applications of microphysiological systems in reproductive medicine. Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.), 245(13), 1163–1174. https://doi…

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About this lesson:

This one contains a bit of information about circadian and quantum health in mid-pregnancy, but mainly features some ramblings about client relationships. This is a must for new practitioners, but even as a seasoned practitioner you may discover some ways you may want to adjust their scope of practice, sales and onboarding processes as you integrate this quantum perspective.

Extended learning activities

1. Free write on your ideal client practice (prompts from 30 minutes onward in the video).

2. Write a quick summary of what you learned, any “aha” moments, and/or who you currently serve, who you would like to serve but don’t yet, and who you are not aligned to serve.

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From the last menstrual period through the end of the first trimester, quantum health in both parents regulates pregnancy at the deepest and most impactful levels. This lesson will equip you to converse fluently about the impacts of quantum lifestyle choices on development at this special time.

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Lesson 09 Slides

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The recommended reading:

Lesson 09 Reading

And the extended learning activities

1. Write a quick summary of what you learned, any “aha moments, and/or something that sparked your curiosity and leave it as a comment on this lesson’s post.

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Since this is the last lesson planned that is exclusively about male reproductive health, I structured it around the idea of doing a live consultation. It puts together everything we have been learning about so far with regard to male fertility, with focus on communication strategies for working with real life families.

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We’re going deeper into the world of quantum health, introducing valuable concepts such as types of quantum communication. You’ll learn more about reproductive processes and the part quantum biology plays. This lesson will also give more information about why circadian and quantum biology work so well as a pair, and give you even more research strategies so you can be better able to find your own information as the field grows and develops in coming years.

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Lesson 07 Slides

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The recommended reading:

Lesson 07 Reading

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This lesson builds upon our foundational understanding of quantum health as well as the concepts of male fertility we introduced in the earlier lessons about circadian biology. You’ll get an even more detailed view of redox chemistry and how lifestyle choices maintain a healthy balance between oxidation from cellular metabolism and antioxidant activity from the endogenous systems of cellular protection. In the end, we’ll get very practical with specific quantum lifestyle choices that nurture healthy redox.

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Lesson 06 Slides

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The recommended reading:

Lesson 06 Research

And the extended learning activities

1. Write a quick summary of what you learned, any “aha moments, and/or something that sparked your curiosity and leave it as a comment …

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Learn about the concept of quantum biology and how it relates to reproductive health. We’ll introduce quantum health concepts and how they control the regulation of fertility. After this lesson, you’ll understand why circadian health must also be supported by quantum health practices to fully optimize women’s fertility. You’ll also get some strategies for finding the latest quantum research to support your client practice.

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Lesson 05 Slides

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The recommended reading:

Lesson 05 Reading

And the extended learning activities

1. Write a quick summary of what you learned, any “aha moments, and/or something that sparked your curiosity and leave it as a comment on this lesson’s post.

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1. Find…

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Mainstream medical models often overlook the role of the circadian rhythm in male infertility, but aligning the circadian rhythm can improve fertility (as well as many other health conditions that detract from fertility). Understanding the impact of circadian disruption on male infertility can guide holistic approaches to reproductive health.

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Lesson 04 Slides

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The recommended reading:

Lesson 04 Reading

And the extended learning activities

1. Write a quick summary of what you learned, any “aha moments, and/or something that sparked your curiosity and leave it as a comment on this lesson’s post.

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1. Create a research summary or report based on the recommended reading and/or additional research of your own. Use the main reading list and the co-morbidities research list.

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Learn how circadian disruption affects female reproductive health, as well as the emotional impact of teaching about it. Go deeper into your understanding of the link from circadian disruption to chronic health conditions to infertility.

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Listen to Lesson 03

And the extended learning activities

1. Write a quick summary of what you learned, any “aha” moments, and/or something that sparked your curiosity and leave it as a comment on this lesson’s post.

Leave a comment

1. Create a research summary or report based on research on a topic of your choosing from the lecture. Email it to nikko@brighterdaysdarkernights.com or tag me on IG for feedback.

2. Like this post to mark it as complete.

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About this lesson:

Circadian rhythmicity and reproductive health are interconnected, regulating hormones and maintaining balance in the body. This relationship influences women's reproductive health from puberty to menopause, and especially in the childbearing year. This information is foundational to understanding how to apply circadian and quantum health practices to this special time of life.

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Lesson 01 Slides

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Recommended Reading for Lesson 01

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Learn about the importance of circadian rhythm in male reproductive health, from development to fertility. Discover how hormonal surges and mini puberty impact growth and sperm creation. Find out how maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm can help mitigate age-related fertility decline and support paternal bonding. Finally, we‘ll explore strategies like proper lighting to support the circadian rhythm.

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Lesson 02 Slides

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The recommended reading:

Lesson 02 Reading

And the extended learning activities

1. Write a quick summary of what you learned, any “aha” moments, and/or something that sparked your curiosity and leave it as a comment on this lesson’s post.

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1. Create a research summary or report based on the recommended reading and/or additional research of your own. Email it to nikko@brighterdaysdarkernights.comor tag me on IG for feedback. For CEUs …

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