THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

PAULA YOST is an attorney licensed in multiple states and also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, giving her a rare blend of legal expertise and an empathetic, therapeutic approach. Her work bridges law and mental health, focusing fiercely on advocacy for children with special needs and those in the foster care system. Paula believes in meaningful, systemic change that supports full well-being. This year, Paula will release her book, "Tumbleweeds: How to be an Advocate for Your Children and Yourself in a Failing System.". She combines her personal journey as a mother of children with medical challenges with her professional practice, providing a multidimensional viewpoint on advocacy and healing, especially within families navigating trauma. www.paulayost.com

GLENN STURM is a 17-year survivor whose journey began the moment a doctor said "incurable cancer," and for the past 16 years, he's kept going with continuous chemotherapy. He's a four-time bestselling author, decorated military officer with over three decades of service, and earned honors from University of Florida Law. These credentials might impress on paper, but it's Glenn's ability to connect with people in crisis that makes him compelling. As someone who's had everything he thought defined him taken away, and then written the roadmap for rebuilding, it's not just survival Glenn shares. He's lived the terror of a diagnosis, the brutality of treatment, and found a way to cultivate hope and practical resilience every day. From what shifts in the mind the moment you hear "cancer" to advice for those newly diagnosed, Glenn brings real tools and unfiltered compassion your listeners will find valuable. Glenn's blend of military perspective, legal rigor, and raw life experience could bring your audience something rare: honest conversation about redefining ourselves when life explodes, delivered by someone who's still living the reality. www.glennsturm.com

SCOTT STOLARICK is a clinical psychotherapist who specializes in trauma resolution, sexual addiction, couples therapy, and work with forensic populations. His trauma-informed expertise and Level II E.M.D.R. training offer not just clinical know-how but a grounded wisdom for both mental health professionals and those on healing journeys. At Mosaic Pathway Counseling, Scott supports individuals and couples working through anxiety, depression, and addiction, helping unheard voices transform their stories. Scott's commitment to cultivating safe therapeutic environments aligns beautifully with holistic health. With post Master's training in leadership, his perspective bridges clinical practice with growth and empowerment.

JEREMY SPILLANE talks about hos new book "Joan and Roger Alive in the Afterlife", which is the story of what happened after the death of his in-laws. He raises the question -What if the afterlife isn't a belief—but something that can be calmly documented, observed, and revisited? That is the quiet but powerful question at the heart of the new book, . A true account of ongoing communication with two deceased family members captured repeatedly using investigative methods more commonly associated with paranormal research. This is not a sensational ghost story, but a gentle, evidence-led exploration of continuity of what may follow physical death—offering both reassurance for the bereaved and thoughtful material for sceptics. www.aliveinthe afterlife.co.uk

ALLIE CHANDLER is the founder of Upsell Health, where she helps functional medicine practitioners and wellness brands scale to $2-10M+ through marketing that feels as natural as the healing they provide. Allie's path into wellness marketing began in the most unexpected way. In 2013, while teaching high school creative writing, she took what was supposed to be a liberating trip to Europe. Instead, she found herself mysteriously ill in Amsterdam, beginning an eight-year journey through chronic Lyme disease, mold toxicity, parasites, heart issues and the frustrating world of "everything looks normal" test results. Those years of being bedbound, losing 35 pounds in two months, and navigating complex health protocols taught her exactly what patients are looking for—and how to help practitioners reach them. This personal experience, combined with her Master's in Writing from California College of the Arts, gave her a unique perspective on wellness marketing. She understood both the science and the human story behind it. Her career includes leadership roles at some of the biggest names in functional medicine. Today, through Upsell Health, Allie offers her Practitioner Archetype Framework and done-for-you marketing services, helping healers build practices that thrive—without sacrificing their health or authenticity in the process. upsellhealth.com/archetype

DAMI ROELSE, was born and raised in Holland and has travelled extensively around the world, lived on different continents, and studied with various spiritual teachers. Dami has used her passion for long-distance hiking and backpacking to deepen her connection with nature and the universe. Her inner spiritual journey has evolved right along with her outer journey. In her new book, "Body and Grace: A Woman's Hike to Wholeness on the Pacific Crest Trail", she talks about her inner calling for long-distance walking and the impact on her emotional, spiritual and physical life. We talk about her ten-year on/off trek across the Pacific Crest Trail from wilderness challenges to dealing with grief after the loss of her husband. Dami talks about the rhythm and voices of nature and what she has learned about being human through her relationship with nature. https://www.transformation-travel.com/

TARA PORTELLI talks about the transformational potential of psilocybin therapy (magic mushrooms)i for mental health. Tara is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Certified Clinical Hypnotist and studying Clinical Psychology and Cultural Anthropology. She founded Arcadia Healing Sanctum in 2019. Where she offers a safe space for those who are ready to do this deep transformational work, in a very private and uniquely tailored experience. She had the opportunity to work with many high-profile medical/mental health professionals, politicians, police, paramedics, and entrepreneurs, as a result of my effective treatment and positive reputation. We also discuss: The Powerful Role of Hypnosis in Reprogramming the Unconscious Mind and Healing Trauma From Paramedic Burnout to Transformative Psilocybin Retreats Expanding Consciousness: Access Greater Wisdom and Find Hope in uncertain times Why our trauma stories are holding us back from achieving our greatest potential With thirteen plus years as a leader in the health and wellness field, writer of The Nude Mushroomhealth and wellness blog, speaker and author, Tara offer a unique perspective to approaching deep rooted illness from a physical, emotional and spiritual level.

MELANIE ICARD is the creator of the Biohacked Heart Blueprint and has been making waves by challenging the "one-pill-fits-all" narrative that's so common with cardiovascular health, especially for adults entering their 50s and beyond. She empowers people to take control of their heart health and quality of life, combining her robust background in respiratory therapy and integrative medicine, employing protocols to reduce or eliminate plaque. Dr. Mel's appearances, like her recent feature on Sonoran Living, continue to spark curiosity about practical preventative tools for better aging, and she's passionate about making advanced, root-cause healing feel accessible for those who refuse to settle for chronic prescriptions. With over 15,000 proactive adults following her advice, she brings both credibility and genuine connection to health-conscious listeners seeking lasting answers. www.drmelicard.com