I loved chatting with Nikko Kennedy as part of the January Joy(ful) Growth Club with Russell and Claire . You can go deeper on this topic with her inside our workshop and get the replay. Thurs 5 Feb at 4pm.

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Ai summary, thanks Claude

This is a transcript of a live conversation between Claire Venus (an engagement consultant and Substack expert) and Nico from “Brighter Days, Darker Nights” about circadian rhythms and managing screen time for online entrepreneurs.

Key topics discussed:

* The challenges of balancing screen time with health when your income depends on being online

* How modern work has shifted from occasional office computer use to constant digital engagement (phones, laptops, social media)

* The biological impacts of light exposure on circadian rhythms and overall health

* Practical strategies for maintaining healthy relationships with technology while building an online business

Main insights from Nikko:

* Light exposure (both natural and artificial) significantly impacts our health and well-being

* Working online creates unique challenges because screen time is tied to income, not just entertainment

* The stress and biological impacts of constant digital work are real and need addressing

* There are evidence-based strategies for getting vitamin D and managing light exposure without harm

* Apps and tools can actually help track healthy sun exposure

Claire’s perspective:

* The overwhelm of sudden online success and the nervous system impact

* The importance of finding your unique “audience alchemy” rather than chasing every trend

* The need to tune out noise and focus on meaningful creative work

* Balancing ambition with self-care and sustainable practices

They announced an upcoming workshop on this topic through Sparkle on Substack, diving deeper into specific strategies for managing screen time and circadian health for online business owners.

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