There is a rhythm your body has always known — the rhythm of light and darkness.
In Part Two of my conversation with naturopath Karinda Wholistix, we move into the practical application of circadian biology — exploring simple ways to work with our ancient relationship with sunlight, darkness, and the natural rhythms that shape our health.
From light breaks and evening rituals to the nuanced conversation around sun exposure, this episode is about bringing circadian wisdom into the reality of modern life.
About Karinda
Karinda Wholistix is a BHSc Naturopath, Fertility Awareness Educator, and Menstrual Cycle Educator based in Naarm (Melbourne), working with women online across Australia. She specialises in helping women decode what their bodies are communicating through their hormones, periods, and menstrual cycles — getting to the root of what’s driving symptoms rather than simply managing them.
She is the creator of Harmonised Hormones, a naturopathic program built around deep investigation and treatment tailored entirely to the individual, and hosts Oh My Menses, a podcast dedicated to honest conversation about periods, hormones, and cyclical living.
Karinda’s mission is to help as many women understand what their body has been trying to tell them and reclaim their cyclical power.
We Cover
- Why regular “light breaks” throughout the day are one of the most powerful ways to support circadian rhythm — and simple ways to weave this into daily life, including eating meals outdoors
- Full-spectrum light boxes and globes for those waking before sunrise, particularly during the darker months
- How to navigate artificial light exposure throughout the day and evening, including yellow, amber, and red light-filtering tools
- Creating a circadian-supportive evening environment and why darkness before sleep is one of the most important signals we can give our body
- How to change your phone screen to red at night to reduce blue and bright light exposure after sunset
- The nuanced conversation around sunscreen and sunglasses, and how they may alter the way our bodies receive and interpret sunlight
- Morning sunlight, building a “solar callous,” and practical ways to receive sunlight safely while reducing the risk of burning
Episode Resources:
If Women Rose Rooted by Dr Sharon Blackie
How to turn your phone screen red at night — Karinda’s tutorial
Block Blue Light — for blue light blocking glasses, clip-on lenses for prescription glasses, amber and red globes, red light panels, and circadian-supportive lighting tools. Beau and I personally use their red lenses to block artificial light at night, and both Karinda and I use and recommend their products.
You can receive 15% off through my link: Block Blue Light
(From 15th–30th June 2026 they are also running a sale, making it a beautiful time to explore their range.)
Connect with Karinda
SIGN UP FOR HER UPCOMING MASTERCLASS:
Returning to Our Natural Rhythm: Circadian Rhythm, Sunlight & Darkness for Whole Body Health
Find her on Instagram: @karinda.wholistix
Karinda's Free Cycle Tracking Guide
Harmonised Hormones — Holistic, Tailored Naturopathic Support
Podcasts — Oh My Menses & The Nuanced Naturopaths
Connect with Rachel
Instagram: @therachelhodgens
Website: www.rachelhodgens.com
