THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

DREW VERNON talks about his passion for child development and screen-free education and entertainment for childred His work as a leader in the preschool business for LEGO prepared and inspired him for his position at tonies.com, maker of the "Tonie Box. " The toy is an audio character-based device for storytelling and music which fosters imagination, creativity and vocabulary for preschoolers. It is both entertaining and educational and also offers the ability for young children to create their own characters and stories.

STUART PERLMAN. PhD, is four-decade career psychoanalyist and psychtherapist who has spent the past twelve years painting large canvases of the homeless population he has met, in order to bring awareness, compassiona and humanity to this marginalized population. These powerful portraits tell a story of traum, abuse and poverty along with resilence and hope, We talk about trauma and a lack of understanding and compassion for those experiencing homelessness. as well as some startling statistics and common-sense solutions. Pleas check out Stuart's work at stuartperlmanartist.com

PATRICK WANIS talks about SRTT (Subconcious Rapid Transformation Technique, a therapy he developed and evolved by synthesizing various disciplines he studied and practiced over many years. Simply, it is a powerful method to "neutralize disempowering beliefs," allowing the individual to experience freedom and full potential. The last part of the episode, Dr. Wanis guides me through my own session, which has had lasting impact!

In this follow-up epidisode, JASON BELLVILL, of BodySpec (bodyspec.com), discusses the results of my DEXA Scan. We talk about how the nummbers compare to men in my age group and what certain numbers might indicate for clients about their current health. We talk about the options to improving health and the value of the DEXA Scan in tracking progress and reinforcing disease prevntion.

JASON BELLVILL, co-founder of BodySpec (bodyspec.com) talks about what we can discover through a DEXA Scan. This open scanner can give us valuable data on body fat, visceral fat, bone density and other data specific to different regions of the body. This information can be used to track progress in our health and wellness and has been used by a wide variety of peopke from athletes to those on weight-loss regimens. There is power in being informed about what is happening inside our body!

Chiropractor extraordinaire, DR. IRA SCHNEIDER, talks with me about his decades of experience in the fields of chiropractic care, sports medicine, avoiding surgery when possible, childhood obesity, mental attitude and nutrition. He combines an array of knowledge into his pracitice and is an advocate for nutrional and physical education. Great sotires from a great guy!

DR. JUDSON BRANDEIS is an award wiinning urologist, and sexual medicine expert, clinical resarcher, physician educator and caring clinician and surgeon. He talks frankly about the aging process and how it affects men's health and well-being. We explore topics such as lpw testosterone, erectile dysfunction, muscle mass, heart disease, and the latest in cutting-edge treatments he uses in his practice in Northern California. His book "The 21st Century Man" is must-read for anyone interested in men's health, featuring experts in body, mind and spirit as it applies to men.

GLENN LIVINGSTON, PhD, talks about overcoming obesity, food obsession and bingeing. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent severa decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patienbts AND a self-funded research program with over 40,000 participants. His own struggles with food and obesity are an inspiring story of perserverance and exploration.

DR. VARUN GANDHI talks about the challenges in transformeing his life into one that fulfills him deeply. He talks about getting off the engineering path he was programmed to follow and finding great reward in meditation and service to others. He is the founder of a meditation center near Los Angeles that continues to feed hundreds of people every week. We also explore transforming the education of our children, the healing power of telling our stories and the importance of drinking water. An eclectic mix of ideas live with joy and abundance!

STEVE WILTSHIRE is a former body builder who healed himself from an autoimmune disease caused by serious gut complications. His path has taken him to become an author, speaker and mindset coach as well as the founder of Body Temple Health & Wellness. https://bodytemplellc.com. Steve has developed a process that has led him to assist thousands of people to reclaim their health and power! He offers a Complimentary 15-Day Kickstart Detox Plan to those wishing to begin making a change in their health: www.BodyTempleKickstart.com.

CHRIS GIBSON is an internationally recognized skincare expert, aesthetician, and best-selling author whose popular YouTube channel offers great information on optimal skincare and health. Chris has appeared on numerous TV networks to talk about overcoming his own struggle with acne and how he transformed his skin into vibrant health. His 30-plus year mission has been to help others with all he has learned.

ISAAC ARTHUR is best known for his YouTube channel, "Science and Futurism with Issac Arthur," where he discusses a variety of topics on futurism and space colonization. He was born to two physicists and was primarily home schooled. He got his GED at age sixteen and in 2001 he graduated at the top of his class with a degree in physics from Kent State University. He went on to a graduate degree in biophysics. We talk about such as the Fermi Paradox, space, questions about the purpose of existence and various technical solutions to improving mankind, such as solar power, graphene batteries, smart homes, more efficient land use and virtual reality. Strap in for a journey into the near and far future!

ELAZAR ASLAN is the founder and CEO of Caterfly Solutions, a firm offering coaching, workshops, and rigorous programs to leaders and organizations, so they can operate from their peak potential and have a positive and sustainable impact on their communities and the world.Elazar has been an entrepreneur, and restauranteur, as well as an executive at Kraft Foods, American Express and ADP. He is a co-developer of the Boundless Leadership Program and his personal journey to boundless leadership is the why and how of all his work.

TRICIA NELSON talks about her program Heal Your Hunger, which deals with the core of emotional eating. Through her own struggles with binge eating, addiction and childhood trauma she discovered a method that works for her and others who have been unsuccessful with other ways of managing issues with food. She is kind and direct in describing what goes on inside many people who battle overeating and binging and how she works to uncover the underlying emotional reasons to empower profound change. We talk about cravings, sugar addiction, carbs and our desire to avoid pain, which can create more pain. A frank and honest talk!

ZACK COIL works with the non-profit The People Concern, taking on the many challenges of finding housing for people experiencing homelessness. The organization works with city, county and federal entities to meet the neds of those requiring treatment for mental health, drug and alcohol issues, illnesst and abuse -- and to find temporary and permanent housing. Zaxk's knowledge of the crisis and deep compassion make him a powerful advocate for those currently living on the streets. In Los Angeles County alone, it is estimated there are over 70,000 people who are homeless. There is a solution!

KATHERINE O'SHEA talks about the many gifts we receive from our pets such as unconditional love, understanding and positive energy. Since childhood she has experienced a deep connection and understanding of pets and how they communicate their needs and feelings. She has blended her studies in Taoist science with her inner knowing of animals, to create Soul Light Pet Services www.soullightpetservices.org, where she helps pet owners with pet health and behavioral issues and assists in locating lost pets. Her positive.energy and approach to healing is a true delight to experience!

CRAIG ZUCKERMAN is the owner of Z-line Fitness a clinic in Santa Monica, Ca,, where he uses an array of techniques such as Pilates, Counter Muscle Balancing, cardio, weights and stability to overcome pain and injury. His personal story is one of injury and rehablilitation why became the catalyst to help others heal. He has helped people with Parkinson's, hip and knee replacement,hadn spinal injuries as well as training training corporate executives, Olympic athletes, and pro golfers. We also talk about the value of stress reduction, thought management and drinking water.

J. MICHAEL BENNETT, Ph.D has a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and served as a Defense Department scientist. He ia a successful high-tech inventor and entrepreneur and was the host of the popular radio show Future Quake, which explored timely social issues. Living in "the buckle of the Bible Belt," Nashville, Mike loves to counter current evangelical thought and actions with scientific research, a knowledge of history and a sense of morality and compassion. We talk about climate change, environmental issues, infertility, greed and religiousity. His perspectives are based on careful research, historical knowledge and a commitment to leading a moral life.

THE CHAKRA DOCTOR (Rance Dunbar) tells an amazing story of personal transformation, Growing up in poverty and physically abused, he became involved in drugs and eventually prison. Always curious, he began reading about positivity, metaphysics and health, slowly changing his belief systems and way of life. Today he is a teacher and healer who is creating and eco village in Texas where those who wish to expand their inner life can experience his "unplug from the world" retreats. His story is of profound change, both outwardly and within.

DARRELL BECKER is licensed acupuncturist and holistic health practitioner living on the big island in Hawaii. Darrell's passion is helping people find ways ofhealing when other methods may not have produced desired results. He talks about the germ vs. terrain models of disease and how much of what we have been taught has been base on incorrect or incomplete information. Darrell discusses the importance of critical thinking and research when it comes to personal health. We talk history, education and the influence of big money in shaping our society.

JIM GALE is the founder and CEO of Food Forest Abundance ; foodforetabundance.com, a company designed to assist and empower individuals and communities across the world to grow their own food. There are over 40 millions acres of lawn in the United States alone, which grown no food, drain water resources and use tons of poisons. Jim has created a very simple way to transform this land into abundant, healthy "food forests" at minimal cost. From consultation, to design and installation, anyone can easily grow an enormous variety of foods with less maintenance than is required to maintain a grassy lawn -- not to mention the benefits to health, food costs and the envronment. Permaculture is the way forward to health and personal freedom. It is an idea whose time has come!

In his second visit to the show, author, thinker and computer technologist, MARSHALL BRAIN, (www.marshallbrain.com) talks about the future of humanity in terms of "Singularity," the point at which accelerating technology surpasses human ability in brain power, biotechnology and perhaps consciousness. What does the future hold for mankind? How might these "advancements" alter, improve or harm us? Marshall has written several books on the subject and our discussion ranges from computers, AI and climate change to meditation and spirituality. Who are we, what do we want and where the hell are we going?

NANDY MARTIN aka "Captain Haiti" talks about his mission to alleviate poverty and suffering in Haiti through the power of crypto currency in creating economic freedom for individuals. We talk about the history of oppression and government control in Haiti to maintain the wealth of those in power. Nandy and his team have created a plan which can be viewed at cardanobeach.com, to empower the people of Haiti to achieve financial freedom through a targeted crypto currency. His message of trade and equality over charity has begun to resonate in Little Haiti in Miami, Florida and across the world. Please visit the website to find out how you can participate and get a Little Haiti coin in return. Nandy is dedicated and passionate in his quest to help the people of his country.

MONIQUE HITZMAN talks about the use of tuning forks to target "stagnant energy" and return the biofield surrounding the body to optimal flow. We discuss the science behind vibrational healing and how various frequencies work to heal physical pain and trauma. Monique studied with tuning fork pioneer, Eileen McKusick, whose book "Tuning The Human Biofield," is a fountain of infornation on the subject. Through this method, Monique is able to discover what areas and past issues are at the root of someone's challenge -- because it is the person's own body which informs her through its vibrational field. Simply put, "the body never lies."

WILLIAM C. MOYERS is the VP of public affairs and community relations for Hazelden Betty Ford based in Minnesota. Since 1996 Moyers has carried the message of addiction, treatment and recovery to audiences across the nation. He has appeared on Larry King Live, the Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America and NPR. He is the author of several books including his NYT best selling memoir, Broken: My Story Of Addiction and TRedemption. He talks honestly and openly about his personal story as well as the treatment offered at Hazelden Betty Ford and the many paths to finding recovery.

KUTE BLACKSON is an inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He is the author of the bestseller "You Are The One" and "The Magic Of Surrender." Kute's early life and struggles inform his calling to help others awaken in order to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life's purpose.

DR. JUDY L. SCHMIDT is an onclogist, hematologist and internal medicine physician who has been working with cancer patients for over forty years. She trained at the Mayo Clinic ran her own clinic for over twenty years. Her kowledge, insight and compassion for those facing their own mortality are a testament to her deep commitment as a physician. We talk about various treatments, diagnoses, cutting edge therapies and the importance of connecting with patients. Judy's current work is a culmination of all she has learned over her illustrious career in providing quality cancer care. She can be contacted at: [email protected]

JEFF LEBOWE is one of the founders of Spores Lab (sporeslab.io), a Canadian company which sells mushroom spores, cultures and grow kits for those interested in growing their own mushrooms. Jeff talks about the research behind the benefits of micro-dosing psilocybin to treat depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. We also talk about the hallucinagenic experience, Big Pharma, and the future of medical treatments using mushrooms, ketamine, LSD and other substances in very small doses to promote healing.

UC Berkeley professor GEORGINA KEEGE talks about growing up with blindness and her work as an author, and professor of Creative Writing and Disability Studies. She discusses some of her challenges, misperceptions people have about blindness, the use of technology to aid the blind and the opportunity to become a college professor as a result of the American Disabilities Act. Georgina also talks about her annoyance with Helen Keller and her book Blind Rage.

LAWRENCE EDWARDS is a recognized expert in the field of Kundalini, our innate power of Consciousness that creates the highest order of transformation and revelation. He has spent a lifetime of deep practice in Kundalin, yogic and Buddhist practices as well as psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, neuro feedback and addiction treatment.

ASHTON APPLEWHITE is an author, speaker and major influencer in the field of ageism and age discrimination. We talk about how cultural attitudes about aging influence us in the workplace, advertising, corporate bottom line and our health and well-being. Her book "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism." is a powerful message about the cost to our culture which ageism presents. She talks about how we can all become aware of our learned biases and beliefs about aging and how we can best adapt and thrive in the place we are all headed.

JACKIE CHANDONNET is the West coast Development Director for Be The Match, a non-profit which pairs bone marrow and blood stem cell donors with patients, saving the lives of those with otherwise incurable blood diseases. We talk about the work being done by BTM, what their ongoing needs are and how YOU can register to participate Jackie discusses the simple process of becoming a donor and talks about how lives are saved and impacted by the individuals who offer their bone marrow and blood stem cells to complete strangers. Her dedication, love and passion for her work are beautifully evident throughout our talk. Please also listen to my interview with Gary Stromberg: Ep. 31, to hear how a bone marrow transplant via Be The Match, saved his life.

BRITTNEY BLISS draws on her training in Tantric sex, psychology, sex education and spiritulality to help people to fulfill their desires and experience more intimacy and pleasure. Through her website brittneybliss.com, she offers couples and individuals of all sexual preferences methods which lead to greater joy and meaning in their lives and relationships.

DAVID WEI talks about his Chinese heritage and Cultural Center in Oakland, Ca., where he is a health practitioner and teacher of Daoist Arts. He spent five years studying in a temple in China where he learned and embraced the deep value in SLOWING DOWN. David speaks with honesty and humor about martial arts, anger, pain and the various cultures through which he has moved.

Musician, pianist, composer and educator DR. MASSIMILIANO FRANI talks about his discoveries in psychophysiological healing through music. Using a unique partnership and collaboration with physicians, scientists, IT pros and astrophysicists; musical protocols have been developed to treat specific issues. These music therapies can be accessed through their company Genote, on the web at genotelab.com. Dr. Frani is passionate and dedicated to sharing his knowledge to help heal suffering through music. It is a musical experience just listening to him speak!

KRIS NEWBY opens up about her struggle with Lyme Disease, a tick borne infection, and her challenge in getting properly diagnosed and treated. As a former researcher at Stanford, she began to study the history of the disease and why the medical community and insurance companies do not want to acknowledge chronic Lyme disease. She learned of government sponsored programs to infect ticks and use them as bio-weapons. It is estimated there are over 500,000 cases of Lyme in the U.S., yet funding for testing, research and treatment is 1% of that for AIDS. Kris' book, BITTEN, is about to made into a documentary about the disease. She was also involved in the documentary, UNDER OUR SKIN, which illuminates the very personal stories of people struggling with Lyme. It is both a disturbing and hopeful conversation.

DAVID HANZEL emerged from a near death experience a changed man -- spirituality, mentally and physically. Leaving behind a life of drug and alcohol abuse he reconnected with his childhood ability to see and experience things others couldn't. He has since made it his life mission to help others connect with the other side and impart information he obtains from the spirits he speaks with. David is straightforward, real and not woo-woo at all. Great dude!

Transcendental Méditation teacher LYNN KAPLAN explains the power of TM to transcend the stress of daily living and experience peaceful serenity and mental clarity to enhance our lives. She talks about her work at THE DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION wheose mission is to serve communities such as veterans, schools and those in addiction recovery to learn TM techniques as means of stress reduction,healing trauma and increasing the jpy of living.

Best know for his website "HowStuff Works.com, MARSHALL BRAIN talks about some of the perilous conditions on Earth and how we might solve these problems in the future. From the environment to technology and socio-political factors, Marshall discusses Artificial Intelligence, robotics, the colonization of Mars and the melding of humans with machine. The future is already here and Marshall Brain explains it with intelligence, warmth, humor and just the right amount of doom!

KIMBERLY MCGEORGE talks about our psychic and intuitive abilities and opens our minds about the nature of our world. Her work combining technology with frequency healing is eye-opening and remarkable. We talk about cryptozoology, other dimensions and the future of medicine and healing in both new modalites and ethical concerns. She is warm, engaging and as she says, "As normal and out there in the same body as anyone can be.: Enjoy!

BRIAN CLEMENT co-director of the Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida and has been a mentor for thousands in obtaining vibrant health and implementing progressive natural treatments. He has written books and lectured across the world on how to reestablish balance so that immunity and psyche unite to heal disease. People from around the world travel Hippocrates to learn how to heal themselves through education and a change in diet and lifestyle. Brian is a font of knowledge, with a deep purpose and passion he has explored for over 50 years. He delivers his message with clarity, kindness and alot of humor. Bon apetit!

MEREDITH HERRENBRUCK is a certified master practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming and a multi-faceted coach, speaker and author. We talk about the power of NLP to recognize and change the beliefs which have held us back from leading lives of freedom from the past and finding limitless possibility. She also talks about her work with Family Soul Constellations and how beliefs can go back many generations to affect those in the present. Meredith gives examples of her clients' transformations as well her personal experiences with NLP. And yes, we even talk a little about ghosts and clearing homes of unwanted energies.

DR. CONSTANCE SCHARFF talks about the powerful effectiveness of complementary medicine in addiction and mental health recovery. She opens up about her personal experience with trauma, alcoholism and her road to recovery. We talk about her work in complementary modalities such as Breathwork, meditation of all kinds, music, art, poetry and all things creative. Dr. Scharff travels the world speaking, teaching, and advocating for compassionate health practices to destigmatize mental health problems.

ROBERT LINDSY MILNE talks about discovering his intuitive and psychic abilities, becoming homeless and the joy of connecting with another human being through his abilitles. He tells anecdotes and discusses a miraculous healing working alongside an epidemiologist whose husband he was able to connect with during an eight month coma. He talks abut the psychic abllity we all possess and how to better access that part of our brains.

Have you ever wondered why people act the way the do? And what can you do about? DR. MYKE MERRILL & MICHAEL WILSON talk about about the importance of being mindful of one's emotions and perceptions. When we understan our perceptions, emotions, motivations and behaviors, then we begin to understand our true reality. This "dynamic duo" have spent decades helping others to understand why they do what they do; and offer solutions through various modalities to support, educate and empower positive change. And Myke & Mike like to laugh!

Close friends and colleagues DR. DAVID BETTENHAUSEN & CARLA BOGNI-KIDD have experienced many past lives together. They have been siblings, married couples, neighbors and parents among others. When David took over a medical practice, Carla was the office manager. Stressed out, they began meditating and David began having spontaneous memories of past lives and Carla was part of that experience. They began to study these phenomena and took past life regression training after discovering verifiable evidence for what was happening. This is not your typical story of small town Ohio and they relate their journey with warmth, humor and spiritual reverence.

Emerging from a Near Death Experience (NDE) in her 20's, MARY HELEN HENSLEY began to realize her previous skills of communicating with those in spirt had become so much more.Her new found metaphsical healing abilities led her to devoloped into the modalities she uses today to facilitate the healing process. Dr. Mary Helen Hensley is an author, speaker and chiropractor. We talk about using frequencies to heal trauma as well as physical ailments. She a wealth of knowledge who speaks with kindness, humor and compassion.

DR. LOUISE STANGER is a renowned interventionist, lecturer, teacher and expert in the field of addiction and mental health. We talk about the role of the family in addiction and recovery and how her work has evolved over the decades. Louise also talks about the "Senior Tsunami" of increased mental health and addiction issues affecting older citizens, especially in light of the current pandemic; and the available resources and approaches families can use to mitigate these issues. Louise is warm, engaging and a font of knowledge.

DAVID MATHISEN talks about the relationship between mythology and the constellations in an esoteric exploration of the Universe. His studies explore ancient texts, artwork and the uncanny similarities between cultures and religions throughout the world. Are there messages and teachings that emanate from places we cannot see or fully understand?

LINDSAY FOREMAN talks about the power of sound to heal and expand spiritual connection. Through her classes and one-on-one work she has helped people to find ways of discovering their inner resources and willingness to overcome stress, pain, depression and trauma. She talks about her own path to transformation and the ways in which we can all expand through intention, sound and the music of the Universe.