174: All Biology Is Quantum Biology: Light, Evolution, and How We're Built for the Sun

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Community"Almost&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;modern&nbsp;world&nbsp;is&nbsp;running&nbsp;on&nbsp;50%&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;and&nbsp;not&nbsp;even&nbsp;realizing&nbsp;it.""Wild&nbsp;animals&nbsp;don't&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;think&nbsp;about&nbsp;what&nbsp;they're&nbsp;doing,&nbsp;they&nbsp;just&nbsp;do&nbsp;it.&nbsp;And&nbsp;they&nbsp;do&nbsp;it&nbsp;because&nbsp;it&nbsp;feels&nbsp;good&nbsp;and&nbsp;it&nbsp;feels&nbsp;right.""There&nbsp;are&nbsp;insights&nbsp;that&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;only&nbsp;get&nbsp;when&nbsp;your&nbsp;mind&nbsp;is&nbsp;sufficiently&nbsp;trained&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;breadth&nbsp;of&nbsp;areas."Cameron&nbsp;Borg&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;science&nbsp;communicator&nbsp;and&nbsp;host&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ricci&nbsp;Flow&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;—&nbsp;and&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;clearest&nbsp;translators&nbsp;working&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;intersection&nbsp;of&nbsp;quantum&nbsp;biology&nbsp;and&nbsp;real-world&nbsp;health.&nbsp;In&nbsp;this&nbsp;conversation,&nbsp;we&nbsp;go&nbsp;deep:&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;philosophical&nbsp;foundations&nbsp;of&nbsp;why&nbsp;all&nbsp;biology&nbsp;is&nbsp;quantum&nbsp;biology,&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;specific&nbsp;mechanism&nbsp;by&nbsp;which&nbsp;near-infrared&nbsp;light&nbsp;powers&nbsp;your&nbsp;mitochondria,&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;impossible-to-prove-but-impossible-to-ignore&nbsp;question&nbsp;of&nbsp;non-native&nbsp;EMFs.&nbsp;And&nbsp;then&nbsp;Cameron&nbsp;lands&nbsp;it&nbsp;all&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;practical&nbsp;place&nbsp;possible.&nbsp;Stop&nbsp;overthinking&nbsp;it.&nbsp;Go&nbsp;outside.Cameron&nbsp;Borg&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;host&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ricci&nbsp;Flow&nbsp;podcast,&nbsp;where&nbsp;he&nbsp;interviews&nbsp;scientists,&nbsp;researchers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;practitioners&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;frontier&nbsp;of&nbsp;biology,&nbsp;physics,&nbsp;and&nbsp;human&nbsp;health.&nbsp;Known&nbsp;for&nbsp;his&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;translate&nbsp;complex&nbsp;science&nbsp;into&nbsp;clear,&nbsp;grounded&nbsp;thinking,&nbsp;Cameron&nbsp;has&nbsp;spoken&nbsp;with&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;leading&nbsp;figures&nbsp;in&nbsp;quantum&nbsp;biology,&nbsp;circadian&nbsp;medicine,&nbsp;and&nbsp;bioenergetics.&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;based&nbsp;in&nbsp;Sweden&nbsp;and&nbsp;writes&nbsp;on&nbsp;Substack.What&nbsp;You'll&nbsp;LearnWhy&nbsp;calling&nbsp;it&nbsp;"quantum&nbsp;biology"&nbsp;implies&nbsp;there's&nbsp;a&nbsp;non-quantum&nbsp;biology&nbsp;—&nbsp;and&nbsp;why&nbsp;that&nbsp;framing&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;field's&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;problemHow&nbsp;near-infrared&nbsp;light&nbsp;does&nbsp;a&nbsp;"random&nbsp;walk"&nbsp;through&nbsp;your&nbsp;body,&nbsp;donating&nbsp;vibrational&nbsp;energy&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;electron&nbsp;transport&nbsp;chain&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;wayWhy&nbsp;your&nbsp;body&nbsp;evolved&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;transparent&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;exact&nbsp;wavelength&nbsp;range&nbsp;where&nbsp;most&nbsp;solar&nbsp;photons&nbsp;land&nbsp;—&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;that&nbsp;means&nbsp;for&nbsp;metabolismThe&nbsp;Prigogine&nbsp;story:&nbsp;how&nbsp;a&nbsp;classically&nbsp;trained&nbsp;pianist&nbsp;won&nbsp;the&nbsp;Nobel&nbsp;Prize&nbsp;by&nbsp;asking&nbsp;a&nbsp;question&nbsp;physicists&nbsp;weren't&nbsp;askingWhy&nbsp;non-native&nbsp;EMFs&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;hyper-novel&nbsp;exposure&nbsp;—&nbsp;not&nbsp;just&nbsp;more&nbsp;of&nbsp;what&nbsp;we've&nbsp;always&nbsp;had,&nbsp;but&nbsp;something&nbsp;our&nbsp;entire&nbsp;evolutionary&nbsp;line&nbsp;has&nbsp;never&nbsp;encounteredWhy&nbsp;trying&nbsp;to&nbsp;understand&nbsp;this&nbsp;scientifically&nbsp;often&nbsp;makes&nbsp;people&nbsp;do&nbsp;it&nbsp;worse&nbsp;—&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;insteadCameron's&nbsp;actual&nbsp;daily&nbsp;approach:&nbsp;surprisingly&nbsp;lax,&nbsp;and&nbsp;entirely&nbsp;grounded&nbsp;in&nbsp;evolutionary&nbsp;logicTimestamps00:00&nbsp;Studying&nbsp;Life&nbsp;Instead&nbsp;of&nbsp;Disease00:19&nbsp;The&nbsp;Shift&nbsp;Into&nbsp;Quantum&nbsp;Biology02:09&nbsp;Meet&nbsp;Cameron&nbsp;Borg03:37&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;and&nbsp;Where&nbsp;to&nbsp;Start06:06&nbsp;What&nbsp;Quantum&nbsp;Biology&nbsp;Means&nbsp;in&nbsp;Practice08:26&nbsp;Examples&nbsp;of&nbsp;Quantum&nbsp;Effects&nbsp;in&nbsp;Biology13:45&nbsp;Reductionism&nbsp;vs&nbsp;a&nbsp;Whole-System&nbsp;View&nbsp;of&nbsp;Health18:29&nbsp;Rethinking&nbsp;Evolution&nbsp;Through&nbsp;a&nbsp;Quantum&nbsp;Lens21:41&nbsp;Translating&nbsp;Between&nbsp;Science&nbsp;and&nbsp;“Woo”28:14&nbsp;Art,&nbsp;Culture,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Scientific&nbsp;Insight35:15&nbsp;Light&nbsp;Moving&nbsp;Through&nbsp;the&nbsp;Body36:20&nbsp;Understanding&nbsp;Near&nbsp;Infrared&nbsp;Light37:12&nbsp;How&nbsp;Photons&nbsp;Behave&nbsp;Inside&nbsp;Cells38:57&nbsp;Why&nbsp;Metabolism&nbsp;Depends&nbsp;on&nbsp;Light42:04&nbsp;The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Deficit&nbsp;of&nbsp;Modern&nbsp;Indoor&nbsp;Living43:29&nbsp;The&nbsp;Sun’s&nbsp;Role&nbsp;in&nbsp;Driving&nbsp;Complexity47:29&nbsp;Why&nbsp;People&nbsp;Feel&nbsp;Better&nbsp;Outdoors51:12&nbsp;The&nbsp;Debate&nbsp;Around&nbsp;Non-Native&nbsp;EMFs54:43&nbsp;Why&nbsp;EMF&nbsp;Research&nbsp;Is&nbsp;So&nbsp;Challenging01:01:44&nbsp;Practical&nbsp;Lifestyle&nbsp;Changes&nbsp;That&nbsp;Actually&nbsp;Matter01:09:16&nbsp;Closing&nbsp;Thoughts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wrap-UpKey&nbsp;Concepts&nbsp;GlossaryNear-infrared&nbsp;light&nbsp;(NIR):&nbsp;Wavelengths&nbsp;(~700–1400nm)&nbsp;that&nbsp;fall&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;and&nbsp;water&nbsp;transparency&nbsp;window,&nbsp;allowing&nbsp;penetration&nbsp;deep&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;body&nbsp;rather&nbsp;than&nbsp;being&nbsp;absorbed&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;surface.Electron&nbsp;transport&nbsp;chain&nbsp;(ETC):&nbsp;A&nbsp;series&nbsp;of&nbsp;mitochondrial&nbsp;protein&nbsp;complexes&nbsp;that&nbsp;transfer&nbsp;electrons&nbsp;to&nbsp;produce&nbsp;ATP.&nbsp;NIR&nbsp;photons&nbsp;appear&nbsp;to&nbsp;lower&nbsp;the&nbsp;activation&nbsp;energy&nbsp;thresholds&nbsp;between&nbsp;steps.Principle&nbsp;of&nbsp;superposition:&nbsp;When&nbsp;two&nbsp;electromagnetic&nbsp;fields&nbsp;occupy&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;space,&nbsp;they&nbsp;combine&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;new,&nbsp;different&nbsp;field.&nbsp;External&nbsp;non-native&nbsp;EMFs&nbsp;superimpose&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;body's&nbsp;own&nbsp;endogenous&nbsp;field,&nbsp;altering&nbsp;it.Negentropy:&nbsp;The&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;of&nbsp;living&nbsp;systems&nbsp;to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;or&nbsp;increase&nbsp;order,&nbsp;apparently&nbsp;opposing&nbsp;the&nbsp;second&nbsp;law&nbsp;of&nbsp;thermodynamics.Hyper-novel&nbsp;exposure:&nbsp;An&nbsp;environmental&nbsp;stimulus&nbsp;not&nbsp;just&nbsp;quantitatively&nbsp;different&nbsp;from&nbsp;ancestral&nbsp;norms,&nbsp;but&nbsp;categorically&nbsp;new&nbsp;—&nbsp;something&nbsp;our&nbsp;entire&nbsp;evolutionary&nbsp;lineage&nbsp;has&nbsp;never&nbsp;encountered.Resources&nbsp;MentionedRicci&nbsp;Flow&nbsp;Podcast&nbsp;—&nbsp;Cameron&nbsp;BorgCameron&nbsp;Borg's&nbsp;SubstackQuantum&nbsp;Evolution&nbsp;—&nbsp;John&nbsp;Joe&nbsp;McFadden&nbsp;(2001)What&nbsp;is&nbsp;Life?&nbsp;—&nbsp;Erwin&nbsp;Schrödinger&nbsp;(foreword&nbsp;Roger&nbsp;Penrose,&nbsp;1991)The&nbsp;Origins&nbsp;of&nbsp;Life&nbsp;—&nbsp;Eric&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Harold&nbsp;MorowitzCells,&nbsp;Gels&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Engines&nbsp;of&nbsp;Life&nbsp;—&nbsp;Gerald&nbsp;PollackHow&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hippies&nbsp;Saved&nbsp;Physics&nbsp;—&nbsp;David&nbsp;Kaiser&nbsp;(mentioned&nbsp;by&nbsp;Meredith)IAQB&nbsp;Call&nbsp;to&nbsp;ActionIf&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;resonated&nbsp;—&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;found&nbsp;yourself&nbsp;thinking&nbsp;"this&nbsp;makes&nbsp;sense,&nbsp;but&nbsp;I&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;how&nbsp;to&nbsp;actually&nbsp;apply&nbsp;it"&nbsp;—&nbsp;the&nbsp;IAQB&nbsp;certification&nbsp;program&nbsp;is&nbsp;where&nbsp;practitioners&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;exactly&nbsp;that.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;rigorous,&nbsp;grounded,&nbsp;and&nbsp;built&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;people&nbsp;who&nbsp;want&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;a&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;rabbit&nbsp;hole.&nbsp;Learn&nbsp;more&nbsp;at&nbsp;https://www.iaqb.foundation/aqb-certificationConnect&nbsp;with&nbsp;Cameron&nbsp;BorgSubstack:&nbsp;https://ricciflow.substack.com/Instagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/ricciflownutrition/YouTube:&nbsp;<a...

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE CommunityWhat if your light environment was the missing variable in your healing journey? In this episode, Jai Kapoor and Daniel White — co-founders of InRhythm and two people who reversed serious autoimmune conditions through circadian biology — share one of the most remarkable recovery stories we've ever featured. You'll learn why circadian rhythms behave like biological infrastructure rather than a lifestyle tip, what infrared light does that modern LEDs can't, and why the future of human health may look less like a supplement stack and more like water sanitation.Connect with Daniel White &amp; Jai KapoorWebsite: https://www.inrhythm.earth/Instagram - In Rhythm: https://www.instagram.com/inrhythm.earthInstagram - Daniel White: https://www.instagram.com/daniellloydwhiteFull show notes, research links, and transcript excerpt at qbcpod.com.There's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE CommunityFor every hour morning light is delayed, BMI increases by over a point — and most of us are getting nowhere near enough lux. Sarah Kleiner, founder of Sarah Kleiner Wellness, Board Certified in Applied Quantum Biology from the ANMCB, and host of the top 2% podcast Evolving Wellness, breaks down the light variable that could be undermining your metabolism, weight, and sleep.You'll walk away knowing:Why lux — not just blue light — is the brightness signal driving your metabolism and weight regulationWhy lux exposure is cumulative and how to track and optimize it throughout your dayWhat infrared light does for your mitochondria and why modern environments have almost entirely stripped it awayConnect with Sarah KleinerDownload MyCircadianApp (with the lux meter!) in the app store on your device. Use code QBCPOD App website: MyCircadianApp.comApp IG: https://www.instagram.com/mycircadianapp/Sarah’s Substack: https://substack.com/@sarahkleinerwellnessSarah’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkleinerwellnessSarah’s website: https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.comFull show notes, research links, and transcript excerpt at qbcpod.com.There's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE CommunityPeter Cowan: the quantum biology practitioner, former WiFi firmware engineer, musician, and self-described high school dropout who sparked a global conversation about EMFs and injuries. A single post on X connecting the San Francisco 49ers' alarming injury rate to the electromagnetic fields generated by a nearby electrical substation exploded to over 22 million views, landed in the Washington Post, and was covered by mainstream media all over the world.In this episode Peter unpacks the biophysical mechanisms behind his hypothesis, explaining how non-native electromagnetic fields disrupt the mitochondrial electron transport chain, trigger oxidative stress, reduce cellular water production, and ultimately compromise the structural integrity of collagen: the connective tissue that tendons, ligaments, and fascia depend on. He then layers in the circadian dimension: how late-night screen exposure, high-kelvin stadium lighting, cross-country travel, and disrupted sleep cycles impair the very repair processes collagen needs to stay strong.Throughout, Peter and Meredith reflect on what this moment means: the declining authority of legacy media, the power of citizen researchers &amp; journalists willing to take public risks, and the growing appetite among ordinary people for answers that the mainstream medical system isn't providing.5 Key TakeawaysElectromagnetic fields can disrupt mitochondrial function, leading to tissue damage.Circadian rhythms are crucial for cellular repair, especially in collagen and tendons.Citizen research can uncover environmental health issues overlooked by mainstream media.Reducing EMF exposure and optimizing light exposure can improve health and resilience.Chronic illnesses often result from multiple stressors, including environmental and lifestyle factors.Memorable Quotes"I never said the substation was the only reason the 49ers are injured. I also never said it was the most important reason. But nobody reads.""It's never one thing. Stressors add on top of each other. And at some point it's the straw that broke the camel's back.""Collagen is 99.7% water by molecular count. The water in collagen is structural — it's not just there to make it wet."Connect with Peter CowanTo support Peter’s research and deep dive into the science: https://peteranthonycowan.substack.com/t/49ers-emf-injury-seriesEMF Consultations: https://www.livingenergywellness.com/Piano Music: https://www.petercowan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter.anthony.cowanX: https://x.com/living_energyThere's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ceThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE Community“Music is absolutely like my lifeblood... I don't know where I would be without music,” says Kristen Gilbert, occupational therapist turned quantum biology practitioner, who joins the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast for a deeply personal—and profoundly practical—exploration of self-belonging, nervous system regulation, and the healing power of rhythm.With ten years in mental health, Kristen shares how occupational therapy, with its individualized goal-setting and routine design, becomes a platform for championing quantum biology and circadian health. She reveals how simple interventions like light hygiene and mindful rhythms can catalyze radical change in clients—sometimes in just one week. Through stories of heartbreak, self-reclamation, and musical transformation, Kristen maps the journey from self-sabotage to joy, showing how belonging—to nature, to community, and to oneself—is foundational to healing and expansion.Tune in to hear how Kristen integrates tools like the Enneagram, somatic therapies, and musical entrainment—whether performing electronic music or classical piano—to restore coherence within and without. Discover why regulating your nervous system isn’t just therapeutic: it’s an act of revolution, and why cultivating true self-belonging is the ultimate gift you can offer yourself—and your community.5 Key TakeawaysBelong to yourself first—cultivate inner coherence with nature, light, and darkness for true stability and joy.Slow down and get curious; mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness help you break through self-sabotage and expand your capacity for joy.Give your nervous system what it needs—choose rest, connection with nature, and regulate before pushing forward, even if it feels boring.Embrace all parts of your experience, especially difficult emotions; meet anger and discomfort with curiosity and presence for personal transformation.Expand your joy and success ceiling by integrating quantum biology and circadian health—commit to practical routines like sunrise exposure, light hygiene, and nervous system regulation.Memorable Quotes"I went through quite a devastating heartbreak almost two years ago, and I just felt like I was completely in pieces for a long time. I leaned on my people, but there was a part of that journey I really had to walk alone. I had to meet the darkest, most scared, most in pain parts of myself from my highest self and steward those parts, truly being with all the parts of myself to put myself back together.""A healthy nervous system is a flexible nervous system. When we can settle and drop into rest and digest, then we can go out into the world, feel the stimulation, and be grateful to return to that settled quality. For me, it's about connecting to nature everywhere I go.""Our bodies need us to slow down in order to feel what's actually happening. When I'm tired, I rest. When I'm hungry, I eat. When I have to go pee, I go pee. I don't override my body and wait. To truly slow down in order to catch up with myself has been one of the greatest gifts of self-belonging for me."Connect with KristenWebsite: https://kristengilbert.ca/Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunhunter_cvYouTube: www.youtube.com/sunhunter_cvResources MentionedGabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry (therapy and trauma program) - https://compassionateinquiry.com/There's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ce🎙️🎙️🎙️This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE Community“It is his dream to democratize it,” says Meredith Oke, introducing electromagnetic biophysicist Michal Cifra and his vision to build a Global Human Biophoton Atlas on the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast. What if measuring the invisible light our bodies emit—a phenomenon called “biological autoluminescence”—could reveal how healthy and resilient we truly are?In this eye-opening episode, Michal Cifra, team leader at the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague, explains the startling reality: every living organism emits light, not metaphorically, but in actual, measurable photons. Drawing from nearly two decades of research (and hands-on stories of sleeping in darkrooms to measure his own glow), Michal Cifra reveals how these emissions aren’t merely curious side effects: they correlate with stress, age, illness, and even our state of mind.But Michal Cifra reaches further—his new project invites practitioners and the public worldwide to help map human biophotonic emissions. Imagine having a non-invasive marker for true biological age or systemic health, tracked across the globe. Could monitoring our “shine” become the next revolution in preventative medicine?Tune in to the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast for a deep dive into cutting-edge biophysics, the mysteries (and limits) of cellular light communication, and the chance to participate in the dawn of a new health paradigm—where your body’s inner light just might be the key to longevity and wellness.Memorable Quotes"There is a physical light being emitted directly from the object. If you put your hand under a sensitive camera, you will see exactly the same shape of the light, with some interesting details—there’s a spatial property, so the light is not always completely homogeneous in intensity. It is real, measurable light, though so weak we cannot see it with the naked eye.""As we age, we shine more. Our dominant hand tends to shine more. The extremities—feet and hands—tend to shine more than flat surfaces. People who are stressed shine more, while long-term meditators typically shine less. It’s tightly coupled to oxidative stress and our body's ability to maintain homeostasis.""My ultimate goal within 15 years, by the end of my career, is to have a million subjects measured all over the world using an ambassador network and collecting this data. That way, everyone will know that organisms emit light, and we can start from there, thinking further."Connect with MichalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michal.cifra/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-cifra-5a5a5437/There's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ce🎙️🎙️🎙️This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE Community“Maybe I don’t always have to give the molecule—maybe I could give the wave. If I can give the wave and do the same thing as giving the molecule, boy, that will be a revolution.” says Dr Lance Becker, pioneering emergency medicine doctor and chair of Northwell Health’s emergency department, who joins the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast to unravel the tantalizing future of medicine at the quantum frontier.Lance B. Becker M.D. FAHA is an internationally recognized physician-scientist and a leading authority in the field of emergency medicine, resuscitation, cardiology, and critical care medicine. His work has revolutionized resuscitation science, particularly in the realms of cardiac arrest management, therapeutic hypothermia, therapies for reperfusion injury, and mitochondrial medicine.In his role as a scientist, Dr Lance Becker has begun studying quantum biology and in this episode he explains why energy—not just biochemistry—guides cellular decisions of life and death, how mitochondria move through our bodies to heal in ways textbooks never taught, and what it will mean to diagnose and heal disease using non-invasive wave-based sensors rather than blood samples or pills. He describes an imminent paradigm shift, where detecting our subtle, unique energetic “fingerprints” will allow real-time, personalized diagnosis and treatment.Tune in to this mind-expanding episode of the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast to learn why Dr Lance Becker thinks biological science is on the threshold of its next revolution—one that could rival the discovery of DNA—and how you can be part of it.5 Key TakeawaysImagine your body as a symphony of waves, not just chemicals—seek out ways to support your “wave health” with light, sound, and nature, not just pills and procedures.Don’t wait for science to catch up before taking action—spend time in sunlight, get outside, and explore low-risk practices that honor your body’s innate wave connection.Question old paradigms. Ask your health professionals about new frontiers like mitochondrial health, quantum biology, and non-invasive diagnostics. Push for innovation.Build bridges across disciplines—whether you’re a patient, researcher, or just curious—talk about these topics, form connections, and join communities moving quantum biology forward.Stay curious and courageous. There’s never been a better time to be part of a scientific revolution—your support, attention, and advocacy can help reshape the future of medicine.Memorable Quotes"It's very likely that each reaction has its own fingerprint of what waves those are. Because it's not just energy—it's a specific fingerprint to that energy, made up of this wavelength. If we can identify what those are, we could say, 'Oh, that reaction took place,' and that would be very powerful.""We have a ton to figure out, and just think of all this fun research we can be doing on some of these things. I think one of the biggest questions for the general public is, does this seem like a valuable thing to maybe learn about? I kind of think this is a really important thing for us to learn about.""When good science and truth are under attack, it’s really important that we have voices that tell everyone how valuable research is to the world and how valuable it could be to the future of the world, to our children, to our grandchildren and beyond."Connect withe Dr. BeckerFeinstein Institutes for Medical Research: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/lance-b-becker-md-fahaResources MentionedThe Guy Foundation – https://www.theguyfoundation.org/There's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ce🎙️🎙️🎙️This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE Community“The body, when it’s inflamed, does not want more oxygen. It wants to get rid of oxygen,” says Dr. Andrew Cohen, board-certified dentist and sleep medicine specialist, who joins the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast to expose a major blind spot in conventional approaches to sleep, chronic fatigue, and airway health. For decades, Dr. Cohen battled relentless exhaustion, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and reflux—treating symptoms with top-tier interventions from laser surgery to jaw expansion devices, yet his problems persisted and even worsened.Today, Dr. Cohen recounts the wake-up call that prompted him to overhaul his thinking: a radical shift away from the purely anatomical, toward mitochondrial health and bioenergetics. He explains how improving his light environment, blocking blue light, and reconnecting with natural sunlight rapidly reversed multiple chronic symptoms—including sleep apnea, hypertension, and lifelong fatigue—leading not just to restored function but to true wellbeing.Dr. Cohen lays out why most dental and sleep practitioners are missing the metabolic roots of inflammation, why "fixing the anatomy" alone can backfire, and how metabolic and circadian interventions can unlock deeper healing than most realize. He shares striking real-world outcomes for himself and patients, the overlooked dangers of blue light, and actionable strategies anyone can use to improve energy and sleep.Tune in to this episode of the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast to learn why most snoring and sleep issues are not just airway problems—how fixing your light environment could transform your health, and why Dr. Cohen thinks every sleep practitioner must finally integrate quantum biology into their practice.5 Key TakeawaysSee the sunrise daily—anchor your circadian rhythm and ignite your body’s natural healing systems.Get outside and absorb natural sunlight whenever possible—even brief exposure boosts mitochondrial function and reduces inflammation.Ditch blue light at night—wear blue light blocking glasses and minimize screen use to protect deep sleep and repair.Track your own data—use tools like a continuous glucose monitor and snore lab app to discover patterns between lifestyle, food, and sleep quality.Challenge the status quo—ask practitioners about root causes, not just anatomy; holistic approaches integrating light, energy, and environment can solve what procedures alone cannot.Memorable Quotes"If you just fix anatomy and someone has a metabolic issue, you have the potential of making them worse. The body, when it's inflamed, does not want more oxygen—it wants to get rid of oxygen.""In order for a patient to have true skin in the game, they have to understand all of their options. We have an anatomic box, we have a metabolic box, and we can work on them both together or separately—but I don’t think just looking at anatomy and ignoring the metabolic is enough.""If you get the proper light signals, your brain starts making dopamine and serotonin on its own. You don’t need an external stimulus; you’re making it naturally. That’s what’s so crushing to me, seeing kids with anxiety, depression, and learning disorders when so much of this is tied to light."Connect with Dr Andrew CohenWebsite: https://www.sleephealthypa.com/what-sets-us-apart/meet-the-doctor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555149623114Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewcohen_dmd/Resources MentionedSPEAR Education (Advanced Dental Education Center) - https://www.speareducation.com/Airway Health Solutions (Residency &amp; resources for sleep disorder professionals) - https://airwayhealthsolutions.com/SnoreLab (Snoring and sleep tracking app) - https://www.snorelab.com/There's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ce🎙️🎙️🎙️This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE CommunityIn this episode, Meredith Oke and Nikko Kennedy discuss the emerging field of quantum biology, its academic roots, and its practical applications in health and wellness. They explore the significance of light and circadian rhythms in health, the differences between academic and applied quantum biology, and the potential for personalized medicine. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community and research in advancing the field, encouraging practitioners to contribute to the literature and engage with the growing body of knowledge.For details on the Applied Quantum Biology Certification: https://www.iaqb.foundation/aqb-certificationFor details on the Practice Based Research Accelerator: https://iaqb.kit.com/practicebasedresearchnetworkThere's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ce🎙️🎙️🎙️This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify, YouTube &amp; RumbleJoin our FREE Community“The genetics don’t change—our genes are set—but the way they express themselves, especially how they express themselves together, is very fluid. It’s dependent on basically everything that happens to us,” says Dr. Karyen Shanks, physician and author, who joins the Quantum Biology Collective Podcast to challenge conventional medicine’s disease model and explain why epigenetics—not genetic destiny—holds the key to true healing.In this episode, Dr. Karyn Shanks reveals how her early disillusionment with the reductionist approach of Western medicine led her to become a change-maker from the inside. She advocates for a holistic, whole-person view that goes beyond labels and “disease boxes,” showing that most chronic illnesses are not fixed with magic bullets but through investigating an individual’s unique terrain—sleep, movement, love, trauma, environment—and empowering patients to trust their own innate wisdom. She discusses the dangers of medical gaslighting, the pitfalls of a system obsessed with pathology, and how lasting health requires curiosity, agency, and compassion.Tune in as Dr. Karyn Shanks shares the science behind epigenetics, the power of neuroplasticity, and how shifting our perspective can transform our health journey. Discover why the current system “has no business with chronic illness,” and what practical, hopeful pathways exist for reclaiming wholeness and resilience—no matter how complex or mysterious your symptoms may seem.5 Key TakeawaysStop outsourcing your well-being—take ownership of your health journey and build your own team of holistic healers and supportive practices.Shift from blaming your body to radical curiosity—treat every symptom as wise information, not a personal failure, and stay open to the healing process.Demand real solutions, not just labels—refuse to be gaslit or boxed in by reductive diagnoses and insist on in-depth, whole-person care.Use your environment and lifestyle to change your biology—harness the power of epigenetics and daily habits like sleep, movement, and connection to influence your genetic expression and resilience.Give yourself permission to walk away from what isn’t working—exercise agency by trying, adapting, and integrating new approaches until you find what truly serves you.Memorable Quotes"Our genetic destiny is not set in stone. We weren't designed to follow the exact trajectory of our parents and grandparents—the way our genes express themselves is very fluid and dependent on everything we experience, ingest, and feel.""The equilibrium may feel like suffering, it may look like chronic illness, but it's really this dynamic place. There are so many inroads to shifting where we're at, and one of the things I like to do is show people that terrain—all the things that make you who you are, that feed into your genetic expression, and can be shifted to rise out of suffering.""Our feelings aren't there to torture us—they're there to show us the way. We want to erase suffering rather than walk into it and ask, 'What do you have to teach me?' If we look at suffering as a portal and approach it with compassion and curiosity, we're going to get somewhere."Connect with Dr. Karyn ShanksWebsite: https://www.karynshanksmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarynShanksMD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karynshanksmd/Resources Mentioned[insert resources]There's more to QBC: You can join the FREE QBC online community here: https://qbcpod.com/freecommunityThe Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, a non profit organization translating the new science into practical application: https://www.iaqb.foundation/certificationFrom our sponsor: For red light therapy devices, blue blocking glasses, circadian friendly nightlights &amp; more, visit boncharge.com and enter QBC in the discount box at checkout.MyCircadianAppDownload to your device from the App Store, use code QBCPOD. Make it easy to get your light right: this app tracks everything you need to have a circadian optimised life. Link: https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/QBCAPPRecommended Products:Lifewave phototherapy patches. Highly recommended for women 45+ or anyone with a condition or symptom they'd like to see shift. Start with x39.Purchase retail: https://lifewave.com/qbcpodcast/store/products/40825027-6466-4cb8-92d3-dfc318d34a65For more info from Meredith, fill out this form: https://qbcpod.com/patches/Join Us On Social Instagram: https://instagram.com/quantumbiologycollectiveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumHealthTVRumble: https://rumble.com/c/QuantumBiologyCollective?e9s=src_v1_clrX/Twitter: https://x.com/QBCPODIAQB ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaqb.ce🎙️🎙️🎙️This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy