Be Inspired Mama

Modern wellness culture has taught us to chase fixes: supplements, biohacks, protocols — without ever addressing the root. But real healing doesn’t happen downstream. It happens upstream, where the nervous system, circadian rhythm, and cellular signaling quietly determine how everything else functions.
In this episode, I sit down with Nathalie Niddam, a holistic nutritionist, longevity educator, and internationally recognized expert in peptides and bioregulators. Nathalie has spent decades studying how the body heals itself when we stop overriding it — and start working with its natural intelligence instead.
Together, we explore what peptides and bioregulators actually are, how they differ, and why they’re best understood as signals, not shortcuts. We talk about the concept of “going upstream,” nervous system regulation as the foundation of health, and why no advanced intervention works without basics like light exposure, circadian rhythm, nutrition, and stress recovery in place.
This conversation is not about doing more. It’s about doing things in the right order — and learning when the body needs support versus when it needs space to recalibrate on its own.
You’ll learn:
▶︎ What peptides and bioregulators really are — and how they differ in the body
▶︎ Why bioregulators are considered epigenetic switches rather than stimulants
▶︎ The “upstream vs downstream” model of healing — and why symptoms are not the problem
▶︎ How nervous system regulation sits at the top of the health hierarchy
▶︎ Why circadian rhythm, light exposure, and melatonin influence aging, hormones, and immunity
▶︎ The role of peptides like BPC-157 and copper peptides in repair and regeneration
▶︎ Why peptides are tools — not replacements — for lifestyle foundations
▶︎ When advanced interventions help move the needle, and when they can backfire
▶︎ How to approach peptides and bioregulators safely, intelligently, and ethically
▶︎ Why healing works best when we trust the body’s design instead of constantly overriding it
Resources:
▶︎ The Connection Code by Melissa Sonners
The Connection Code Book: Reset & Realign Your Nervous System
▶︎ Follow Nathalie: Longevity Biohacker and Peptide Expert (@nathalieniddam) • Instagram profile
▶︎ Nathalie’s website: https://natniddam.com
▶︎ Peptide Pro App: PeptidePro - Your all-in-one peptide tool
▶︎ PEMF Mat (Use the code MELISSAS for 15% off): HigherDOSE PEMF Pro Mat

Most nervous system dysregulation doesn’t come from trauma, burnout, or “doing life wrong.” It comes from small, everyday habits we repeat without realizing how deeply they affect our brain, body, and emotional state.
In this episode, I break down three common patterns that quietly keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode — even for women who are doing all the “right” things. These habits are especially common for busy women juggling work, family, and mental load, and they often show up as irritability, anxiety, brain fog, exhaustion, or snapping at the people we love most.
Rather than adding more routines or self-care to your plate, this episode focuses on simple, realistic nervous system resets you can use in real life. We explore how brainwaves, device use, stress repair, and visual focus shape regulation — and how small, consistent shifts can help you return to calm, clarity, and connection throughout the day.
What You’ll Learn
▶︎ Why starting your day on your phone pushes your brain straight into stress mode
▶︎ How theta, alpha, and beta brainwaves affect mood, focus, and emotional regulation
▶︎ Why snapping at loved ones is often a nervous system signal — not a personal failure
▶︎ Simple repair tools to reset after emotional reactions, especially with children
▶︎ How chronic narrow focus keeps the nervous system locked in survival
▶︎ What “expanded gaze” is and why it instantly signals safety to the brain
▶︎ Why short, consistent regulation reps are more effective than long self-care routines
▶︎ How to rewire your nervous system in minutes, not hours

Resources:

▶︎ The Connection Code by Melissa Sonners:
https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/the-connection-code
▶︎ FREE Circadian Reset Resource: Circadian Rhythm Reset https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/circadian-rhythm-reset

Modern life quietly disrupts the circadian rhythms that regulate sleep, hormones, energy, mood, and nervous system health. Artificial light, screens, and indoor living keep the brain in a constant “daytime” state — leaving the body overstimulated, anxious, and stuck in survival mode.In this episode, I sit down with circadian biology expert and My Circadian App founder Sarah Kleiner to break down how light exposure, darkness, lux levels, and daily rhythms shape the nervous system at a cellular level. Sarah’s work in applied quantum biology bridges research with real life, showing how working with your circadian biology — not overriding it — can restore calm, mental clarity, sleep, and natural energy.We cover practical, science-backed ways to reset your internal clock, even if mornings are dark or your schedule is busy, and why consistency matters more than perfection when it comes to circadian health.In this episode, you’ll learn:
▶︎ How circadian rhythm disruption shows up as anxiety, poor sleep, and low energy▶︎ Why morning sunlight is one of the most powerful nervous system regulators▶︎ How light exposure affects cortisol, blood sugar, and hormones▶︎ Why indoor and evening light suppress melatonin and deep repair▶︎ Simple ways to reset your body clock without wearables or tracking▶︎ How light environments affect children’s sleep and brain developmentResources
▶︎ The Connection Code by Melissa Sonnershttps://theconnectioncodebook.com/▶︎ Sarah’s website: https://sarahkleinerwellness.com/▶︎ MyCircadian App: https://mycircadianapp.com/

▶︎▶︎Preorder my new book The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com/
Your circadian rhythm controls far more than sleep. It regulates your nervous system, hormones, metabolism, immune response, mood, and brain function. When it’s disrupted, it’s only nature for the entire system to feel off. Modern lighting, screens, and indoor living have quietly pulled our bodies out of its natural rhythm, which keeps the nervous system stuck in stress mode even when life slows down.
In this episode, I break down why circadian rhythm is the foundation of nervous system regulation and how light acts as the primary signal that keeps your body in sync. I walk you through a simple, science-backed circadian rhythm reset using morning, midday, and evening light to help your nervous system shift out of fight-or-flight and back into balance. No perfection required, no extreme routines — just practical tools that work with your biology instead of against it.

What You’ll Learn:

Why circadian rhythm is the master regulator of the nervous system

How circadian disruption contributes to anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalance

The connection between light exposure and cortisol, serotonin, and melatonin

How poor light timing keeps the nervous system in chronic stress mode

Why blue and white light at night interfere with sleep, recovery, and nervous system repair

How light guides brainwave states for focus, creativity, and deep sleep

Simple morning, midday, and evening light habits for a circadian rhythm reset

How restoring rhythm supports energy, mood stability, immune health, and emotional regulation

Why consistency and timing matter more than intensity or perfection

Resources:

Preorder The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com/

My FREE resource to reset your circadian rhythm: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/circadian-rhythm-reset 

My favorite red light products: https://drmelissasonners.com/red-light-guide/ 

Previous episode on circadian rhythm and light tracking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA-lOK6jgno

▶︎▶︎Preorder my new book ‘The Connection Code’: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/the-connection-code 
We’re living in a time where information is everywhere, yet so many women still feel overwhelmed and stuck in survival mode. Modern self-care often adds more pressure, more rules, and more to-do’s, leaving the nervous system even more dysregulated than before.
In my recent stage talk for the International Hyperbarics Association, I shared why healing doesn’t come from doing more, chasing protocols, or perfect routines. It begins with nervous system regulation, connection, and learning how to shift out of chronic fight-or-flight and back into safety, presence, and intuition — using simple, realistic tools that actually fit into daily life.
What You’ll Learn:
Why chronic stress, digital overload, and constant stimulation keep the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight

How nervous system dysregulation shows up as anxiety, burnout, brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and emotional overwhelm

The difference between living in beta brainwaves versus accessing alpha and theta for healing and clarity

Why self-care needs a rebrand — and why traditional self-care often misses the nervous system entirely

What “regulation reps” are and how short, consistent moments of regulation rewire the nervous system

How micro moments of connection improve mood, focus, resilience, and emotional regulation

Why play, joy, and oxytocin are powerful tools for hormone balance and nervous system health

How to move from living in your head back into your heart — without adding more to your plate

Resources:
Preorder my new book ‘The Connection Code’: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/the-connection-code 

My Red Light faves, with special codes and discounts: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/red-light-guide 

Be Inspired Mama Journal: https://amzn.to/4afbs3s 

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