THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

Comedian and host of the ZERO Podcast, SAM TRIPOLI talk about the importance of humor as source of spirituality, joy and truth. What is humor really about? How can illuminate, elevate and celebrate life. My first "swap cast" with a guest and a fellow comedian of many years, listen to two knucklehead seekers of truth talk stand-up and the human spirit.

KAREN RONTOWSKI is a stand-up comic who has been studying Tarot and paranormal activity for decades. She talks to me about reading Tarot cards, the spirit world, paranormal acitvity, consciousness, anarchy, the shadow world, demonic possession, Carl Jung, other dimensions and keeping an open mind. Some pretty out there material brought down to Earth with passion and humor. Karen rocks1

DANIEL GOODMAN is a professional day-trader who talks to me about the meaning of money, what greed is, staying balanced and when to know how much is enough.

DR. DEAN RADIN is the Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) where he has been engaged in research on the frontiers of consciousness. He has authored hundreds of articles on the subject and written successful books such as The Conscious Universe and his latest, Real Magic. We talk about the scientific study of psychic phenomena, mediums, energy healing and how experiments are done at IONS. Dean Radin has given hundreds of talks on this fascinating subject, many of which can be seen on the internet. Heavy talk from a heavy hitter!

MARK GOBER talks qbout his award-winning science book An End To Upside Down Thinking explores compelling scientific evidence for psychic phenomena, near-death experience and beyond. Mark also hosts the podcast Where Is My Mind, where he has interviewed some of the world's leading consciousness researchers. He also sees on he board of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Get ready to have your mind expanded!

By the time TIM JAMES was in his mid-30's, he was suffering from a myriad of physical problems including being overweight, rashes, fatigue, eeczema and bleeding. His story of how he discovered the cause was the standard American diet he had been eating, is one of transformation for himself and inspiration for others. Through his website chemicalfreebody.com and his life-style coaching, Tim has helped hundreds of people change their diets to lose weight, eliminate stress and heal themselves from disease. His message is that "you can do it, too!"

SILAS JOHNSON coaches people to optimal health with expert advice and mentorship on diet and excercise. He talks frankly about unhealthy eating habits and how to access the knowledge of ancestral diet to bring the body back into a natural healthy state. He is also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer, adding that knowledge into his one-on-one coaching. Most importantly he is open-minded about health and diet being an individual undertaking, which each person must find for themselves. His vast knowledge of how the human body functions in terms of food, sleep, stress and exercise inspires us all to reach for optimal health without rigidity and dogma.

SHERI JENNINGS is a licensed acupuncurist who specializes in healing pain, treating addiction and improving fertility. She uses a wide variety of practices including herbs, cupping, CBD, nutritional support and stress reduction to help her patients achieve optimal health and vitality. She is a committed healer, passionate about her work and a supportive non-judgmental practitione who is always learning about new ways to help her patients.

SHAYNE ANDERSON talks about his path to becoming a sober companion and Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) with his passion for service. You will hear stories from the trenches of addiction, all the way to the top !% of society and how his work helps those seeking a path to recovery. Shayne is frank, honest and compassionate in telling a story of hope and inspiration for those sufffering from addiction,

Therapist ALAN LIEBERT talks with with me about the psychological and emotional reasons some people gravitate toward and embrace conspiracy theories. We discusss how former stabilizing forces in our lives such family, religion, economic security and government have become tenuous, leading some to look for an explanation for the chaos within a conspiracy theory.

Air Force veteran, entrepreneur and advocate, LUCAS RUWE talks about his path to co-founding HERO SOAP COMPANY and its mission to create a healthy product and donate to homeless veterans. Lucas' personal struggles integrating back into society after his discharge and his awareness of the problems of other veterans were the impetus to start his own company, beginning with only $500.00 and a vision. His story is one of inspiration, hard work and possiblitly, so check it out! And get some great spap too! www.herosoapcompany.com

DON MULFORD is a minister who faced an incurable cancer diagnosis. He talks about his ten year quest to heal through both conventional medical treatment and ultimately the healing power of prayer. He is now cancer free! His story affirms the existence of a force and power great enough to heal the supposed unhealable. Don is down-to-earth guy with humor and grace who takes us with him on his journey from desperation to resilience and joy. It is a story he says he would not have believed himself prior to his own experience. !

Former Air Force pilot FRANK WIEGERS has spent the last 40 years studying sexuality, intimacy and relationships. Through his website Top Gun Love and bestselling book "So That's Why They Do That: Men,Women and Their Hormones" he has educated those interested in cultivating a more powerful and, loving relationship. Frank's study of Tantra and his understanding of both biological and emotional differences between the sexes is a valuable tool for anyone interested in enhancing their love life.

SASHA CARRION talks about the intense childhood trauma which resulted in both emotional and physical challenges as an adult. Hypnosis and hypnotherapy were the only things which helped overcome her difficulties and led to her passion and career as a healer and life coach. Her story is one of great tragedy to great healing. art ia a tribute to the strength of the human spirit, resilency and profound restoration on a deep level. Sasha's message is filled with beauty and power.

Breathwork practitioner and teacher MARLIZE JOUBERT talks about this powerful technique for releasing false beliefs and tapping into the energy of who you really are. She opens up about her own path to healing through various modalities such as yoga, and discovering the power of breathwork healing.through active meditation. We also get into her success helping those with Lyne's disease and empowering young women. And some laughs along the way!

Therapist ALAN LIEBERT talks about the psychological ramifications of a "global trauma" in terms of the current pandemic. We discuss what has happened, how our lives have been altered and what we can do to maintain a healthy mental state both now and once the pandemic has ended. What are the effects of fear, isolation and an abrupt interruption of our lives? What can we learn about ourselves and our fellow humans going forward? Alan lays it all out!

TIM DAVIS talks about his path from show business to becoming a mental health advocate and Program Director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). After discovering his teenaged son was bipolar, Tim immersed himself in finding treatment and solutions, discovering a new passion. His life has gone in a variety of directions and has been informed by a childhood trauma. Tim is honest, vulnerable and a font of anecdotal and educational experience in the field of mental health.

JAMES SWEIGERT talks about emerging from a traumatic childhood of chaos, abuse and alcoholism to take control of his life in a new way. His book "if You Say So" is the story of that journey and how he became a personal and business life coach, lecturer and entrepreneur. James is a man of inspiration, empowerment and great humor.

Rehabilitation Specialist, THOR (Ryan Thor), talks about how his personal experiences with accidents, sports injuries and surgeries led him to his work in helping others to rehabilitate their bodies. Shoulder, knee, elbow and back injuries set him on a path to learn all he could about repairing your own body through proper strength training, stretching, posture and nutrition. He is a font of anecdotal knowledge, personal tales of his own stellar recovery and a fun guy to talk with.

Author and podcaster GIN STEPHENS talks about her personal struggles with obesity and dieting and how she found the answer by changing her lifestyle through Intermittent Fasting. It is not a one-size-fits-all way of eating and it is NOT A DIET, Gin tells us. Through anecdotes and backed by current scientific studiesm Gin shows us the advantages of intermittent tasing and its many benefits: including weight loss, increased energy, mental clarity and the development of a natural desire to eat healthier foods. A ton of great information and access to a community of thousands!!!

In my third interview with DAVID RIPPY we talk about his newest book The Immortal Soul. We discuss his work with deep relaxation, hypnosis and past life regression. He has used these tools to help others deal with pain and trauma and realize their full potential. He talks about the big questions: Why are we here? Will we see our departed loved ones again? What is our connection to the world of spirit? David has spent many years exploring the spiritual world and and helping others through his endeavors,

Spiritual explorer SUE O'CALLAHAN talks about her recent work with Light Language as a powerful healing modality, as well as her decades of study in meditation, shamanism and the importance of empowering the individual to find their own solutions. We talk about the educational system and its effect on children and adults and how we might become more compassionate and loving as both individuals and a society.

In his third visit to the show, licensed Marriage & Family Therapist ALAN LIEBERT talks about his take on life in Hollywood -- and the price many people pay trying to navigate what he likens to the Wild West. Having been a Hollywood executive prior to his career as a therapist, Alan shares a unique perspective on how "the business" affects the people in it and how to best achieve balance. We share anecdotal evidence of how much of Hollywood seems to operate in a sea of fear and dysfunction. Enjoy.

Grief is a much misunderstood and avoided aspect of being human, FREDDA WASSERMAN of Our House Grief Support Center in West Los Angeles, talks frankly about the many manifestations of grief with the loss of a loved one. How does grief manifest differently in different people? How long does grief last? What about dealing with the negative feelings about the person who has died? Who and when should one seek support? What services does Our House offer to those experiencing grief? Fredda has a true calling for her work and you will find her warm, compassionate, engaging and deeply knowledgeable on this subject which affects us all.

ALLANA PRATT talks about the barriers to intimacy and her work with individuals and couples in learning how to love oneself first, is essential. We talk about fear of intimacy, our beliefs about ourselves that don't serve us and how vulnerability is sexy. Allana has been a guest expert on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS and Fox. She has had over 5 million viewers on YouTube. Her openness about her own struggles and sense of honesty and humor made for a really fun and informative interview.

Four-time cancer survivor CINDE DOLPHIN, talks about how she created a new product/solution for post-surgical drain carriers, now being used in many hospitals. Potentially meeting the needs of 7 million patients, and arising out of her own experience and necessity, her simple and ingenious idea is part of a new movement of patient-driven solutions. Her mission is empowerment, advocacy and a profound sense of gratitude and the importance of giving back.

ELENI TSIKRIKAS is passionate about her work as an Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher. She found this work after jettisoning a successful law career in Australia and migrating to the U.S. to pursue yoga studies. She was eventually drawn to the ancient practice of Ayurveda and its healing power through nature. Contrary to much of Western medicine, she understands "one-size does not fit all," and has built her practice around the idea we are all unique; and treatment should reflect that. We talk about healthy foods, seasonal diet, herbs, meditation, essential oils and the importance of lifestyle and belief systems. Her knowledge and enthusiasm make for a fun and powerful interview!

ROBERT BIRNBERG talks about his lifelong study of yoga and what he has learned about what yoga really is -- you will be surprised. We learn how he has connected his knowledge to positive psychology and uses both in his practice, helping individuals live a more joyous and fulfilled life. We also talk about the limitations of psychedelics and where our educational system is failing in furthering our jhuman potential.

DR. ELENA SHATENI talks about medical training in Russia, her study of Eastern Medicine modalities and how she has trained her hands to tune in to the music of the body to facilitate healing. We discuss both Western and Eastern medicine and their respective benefits, acupuncture, supplements, energy work. other unconventional healing modalities and the importance of keeping an open mind. Her wealth of knowledge offers something for everyone!

Athlete KIMMY MOSS, invited me to experience an ICE BATH and it was an amazing and invigorating day. We talk about the physiological and psychological aspects of doing something this intense -- and how she learned about it from an Extreme Performance Training workshop in Hawaii, taught by big wave surfer Laird Hamilton and volleyball star Gabrielle Reece. She talks about non-competitive athletics as a powerful tool in achieving personal growth in all areas of life.

In my second interview with therapist ALAN LIEBERT we talk about relationships both romantic and otherwise -- and the challenges to maintaining those relationships. We discuss the influence our family of origin has on us, the effects of differing perspectives has on relationships, various stresses and the importance of communication. Who knew this stuff was going to require so much effort? Ha!

When ELIZABETH COLBURN-MORAITES discovered she had Multiple Sclerosis, it led her on a path of self-healing and discovery beginning with meditation. She later found the power and energy in crystals and became a healer and practitioner. She also talks to me about her solo trip to Turkey and Nepal to study sound bowl therapy -- a courageous endeavor in itself, which has opened new doors in her work with clients around the globe. A great conversation with a wonderfully kind, curious and delightful human being.

I talk to CAROL PRENTICE about her path to becoming an Ayurveda practitioner and teacher of the Alexander Technique and yoga. It all began with a back surgery at 16 years old which led to a life dedicated to helping others through finding answers to overcoming her own issues. We cover a wide-range of topics such as stress, breathing, gut health, the influence of technology and the mind/body relationship. Lots of great info, insight and honesty. Carol rocks!

MICHAEL FREDERICK talks about his life's work studying and teaching the ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE, a powerful discipline to change unproductive mind/body habits and free the individual toward true creativity. He explains how fear, judgement and stress can be overcome and managed through new awareness. His knowledge and humor and open-mindedness make for a lively and informative talk.

Celebrated acting teacher ELAINE WILLIAMS, talks about the powerful Meisner Technique, not only as a training for actors, but a transformational experience in opening up people emotionally to experience life in a new way. Her insights, sense of humor and passion for the work are truly inspiring. We delve beyond technique into truthful human behavior, tapping into the unconscious and allowing ourselves the "freedom to play."

OLIVIA BAREHAM is a death midwife. I didn't know those existed either, but what a wonderful blessing she offers to both the dying and those left behind. We talk about the home funeral, the living funeral, ancient and modern rituals -- and how her training as a healer intersected with the AIDS epidemic, leading to her calling to provide a spiritual and healing transition for the dying. We deal with the questions of: What is grief? What does it mean to die? What have we lost as a culture with funeral homes? What does it mean to be human? How do we find the beauty in the inevitable? Heavy stuff, but why not?

ALAN LIEBERT tells his miraculous story of being the only living survivor of a risky surgery where he had to be killed in order to save his life. This experience profoundly changed him, prompting him to dedicate himself to helping others as a licensed psychotherapist. We talk about what it means to be alive, how we define success, aging, how we choose to perceive the world and traffic. Amazing guy!

PAUL OLLINGER & MIKE CARANO talk with me about how we relate to money, what it means to us and the ways money can be our friend or enemy. Mike opens up about the chaos around money which he experienced in his family of origin and how it has affected his adult life. Part informational, part comedy and part therapy, this episode was a lot of fun for me. Enjoy.

STEVE PULLEY talks about bicycling across the country and speaking at treatment centers and recovery homes about his path to overcoming opioid addiction. We discuss the Collegiate Recovery Program which helped him -- and the program he helped found in Charleston. His story from having to withdraw from college five times to being admitted to a medical graduate school is truly inspiring and brings hope to those still struggling with addiction.

DR. CHRIS NORRIS is a Behavioral Specialist who has worked with those who have autism, mental disorders, drug addiciton, and homeless teens. He talks about his own struggles as a young man and finding his calling the day he met a boy with Down's Syndrome. We talk about how he works with parents and schools to help those with challenges and how his career has influenced, and been influenced by, his work in security services and as a working actor. Great guy, great talk!

ANADEL BARBOUR talks to me about a powerful therapeutic technique to treat trauma which shows results more rapidly than traditional "talk therapy." EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was first used to treat PTSD in soldiers and has since been used extensively in healing other forms of trauma as well as alcoholism and addiction. Anadel explains the origins of EMDR, the actual techniques employed, how it works to reprogram the brain and some of the wonderful results she has seen in her clients. Plus a few laughs along the way.

An energetic and exuberant SUSAN FOXLEY talks about her work as yoga teacher specializing in those with chronic pain; as well as her other pursuits as a life coach, hypnotherapist and healer. She blends her years of multi-faceted studies in her workshops EFFED UP TO FIXES UP. She is a motivator and passionate teacher of positive thinking, prayer and meditation. She truly lives what she teaches!

When GARY STROMBERG was told he had leukemia, he was sure it was a death sentence. Through the gift of bone marrow from a man across the world he didn't know, he was saved. Now, six years later, Gary tells us his remarkable and touching story.

When JOE MCQUILLEN'S son Christopher passed away in a boating accident in 2016, he knew he needed to something. An avowed skeptic, he wanted to know if mediums were indeed able to communicate with the other side. And if not, he wanted to be able to scratch it off the list. Thus began his quest to connect with his son and the book Christopher eventually urged him write. An amazing talk with and amazing guy -- Joe is the real deal.

Comedian MARK SCHIFF talks to me about how high blood pressure, high cholesterol and constantly being out of breath led him to making major lifestyle changes, particularly in the area of diet and plant-based foods. He advocates taking responsiblity for your own health and well-being and how anyone can do it!

FRANK KALMAN is the Executive Director of the non-profit End Kids Cancer which is an amazing resource to aid parents in all aspects of navigating the very difficult situation of finding a child has cancer. Motivated by his daughter's cancer diagnosis at age 12, Frank learned to advocate and research treatment options and has written a book to help other parents. We talk about how he went about his research, how other parents can do the same and how he has dealt with his own PTSD as a result of the trauma of having a sick child. Frank is one of those amazing individuals who has dedicated himself to helping others.

It was a real pleasure talking with JAY PONTI about his study and practice of Kriya Yoga and how it has transformed his life and opened doors into new realms of being. We discuss Yogi Raj, the master with whom he studies, the power of consciousness and how he has integrated his work with various activist causes such as Standing Rock and getting individuals and whole cities to divest their money out of big banks. It was an eye-opening as well as a mind and heart opening experience.

I talk with scientist and startup entrepreneur ATTILA HADJU about the work he is doing developing cutting edge cancer drugs to change cancer cells into cells that can die. His previous career in pharmacology and his passion to find a cure has informed his work and inspired him to create his company Stelvio-Oncology. We talk some science, some business, some environment and a lot of hope.

Nutritionist DAVID WISS talks to me about the significance of maintaining a healthy gut for optimal health and healing, his work with recovering addicts with food issues, the types of testing he uses and his dream of bringing nutrition into the field of Public Health. David is knowledgeable, energetic and passionate about his work, making for a lively conversation. Bon apetiit!

MARC OSBORN talks to me about his use of Instagram to promote gratitude. Initially a personal challenge, it segued into a social experiment where he experienced both support and push back from his friends. We spend some time talking about the effects of social media on our culture and how this challenge influenced his life both during and after. 100 days of doing anything will change you!!