THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

CHRIS BURRES is a research engineer and scientist whose primary mission is to help people live longer, healthier, pain-free lives. Burres has a diverse background in the field of inventions, manufacturing, and internet technology. With a BS in Mechanical Engineering (Minors in Computer Science and Math) from University of Houston, Burres is a co-inventor of patents related to the use of explosives in downhole oil well drilling, a co-inventor of the most efficient fullerene manufacturing equipment in use since 1991, and co-owner of a company that manufactures a unique product containing a Nobel-Prize winning molecule that has been shown to extend the lifespan of test subjects by 90 percent. www.livelongerandbetterbook.com www.myfitalc.com/explodinghuman

BRENT MICHAEL PHILLIPS was a web and video game developing pioneer at the dawn of the commercial internet era. An MIT graduate, he left his PhD studies at the MIT Laboratory for Computer Science to cash in on the infinite possibilities that the worldwide web offered. Success came fast! But 20 years later, he is now an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and healer. He achieved this after suffering a catastrophic physical and emotional collapse resulting from working 100+ hour weeks. Traditional medicine and most non-traditional treatments didn't heal him. What turned the tables was discovering the power of unlocking the disruptive programming in his subconscious. Being the scientist that he is, Brent committed himself to studying, understanding and exploring the connection between human behavior, spirit and science. What he learned and discovered about theta brain waves–enabled him to access extraordinary supernatural powers of healing, intuitive abilities, knowledge beyond learning, spiritual connection, oneness and more. And the science explains why this worked so astonishingly well! He now uses his engineering knowledge to present a faster path to healing and higher consciousness than attainable through other methods., Brent's mission is simple: to share the world's most powerful consciousness technology to help people everywhere to improve their lives and end suffering. www.awakeningdynamics.com

JUSTIN COTTLE, is the Lab Director and Content Creator of Institute of Human Anatomy. Founded in 2012, the Institute of Human Anatomy is a private human cadaver lab dedicated to providing anatomical, physiological, health, wellness, and fitness education to health professionals, pre-license students, and via social media, to the general public. They work directly with career and vocational colleges, accrediting agencies, medical device companies, and individual healthcare and wellness professionals to further advance education and medical understanding of the human body and its many systems. Since 2014, Justin had been teaching in both the classroom and lab with the help of fully embalmed (preserved) human cadavers. They do all the dissections in-house, and it's been his job to maintain the cadavers, as well as teach with them when groups come for in-person labs. In late 2019, Justin took the company online and began posting cadaveric based content on TikTok, of all places. It's not hyperbole to say that they were an overnight success. Since then, they now have 16M+ followers on social media and 900M+ videos viewed. Their mission is simple; educate as many people as possible about the one thing we all carry with us for the entirety of our lives — our bodies.

VALERIE EVANS, Ph.D. is a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst, who specializes in mindful eating. Valerie owns a continuing education business that reviews current research and best practices for behavior analysis programs. Dr. Evans has aspired to feel better about her body since becoming a teen and has experience with just about every diet program. Two years ago, Valerie turned to diet apps to feel like herself again following surgery. However, instead of reconnecting with her body she felt more disconnected than ever—completely consumed with the diet app numbers game. Valerie said "No Weigh" to the counting, tracking, budgeting, and overall life-consuming task of restriction diets! Dr. Evans responded by creating her own app, a diet program alternative called No Weigh. No Weigh shows users how to leverage behavior analysis devices to make simple adjustments to the contexts of their daily lives to maintain motivation and lose weight mindfully and naturally. www.noweigh.com

Renowned nephrologist DR. PAUL KIMMEL takes us on an eye-opening journey through the history of kidney disease, dialysis, and transplantation. Drawing on both his extensive research and decades of experience in the field, he explains the development of treatments, technologies, and medical practices that have advanced the care of patients with kidney disease. He illuminates the impact of medical advances on the lives of those suffering from this debilitating disease and offers a clear understanding of the challenges that remain. The kidney is an extraordinary organ – in many ways the regulator, the metronome, the keeper of the human body's delicate equilibrium. On a given day, minute by minute, it purifies the body of toxins it encounters from diet, climate, activity, and injury. It allows us to be and to move in the world. And yet most of us know so very little about these extraordinary vessels nestled in our bodies – and indeed millions of us only really learn about them when they stop working. Nearly a million Americans every year have end stage kidney disease, about 37 million have some form of chronic kidney disease. And it is an incredibly common universe of challenge and ailment that, until relatively recently, would simply kill those afflicted with it. In his new book, "The Body's Keepers: A Social History Of Kidney Failure And Its Treatments," Dr. Kimmel also reveals the inequities and injustices at the heart of America's healthcare system. Filled with case studies, personal histories, and first-hand accounts, the book reveals the shocking truth about the exploitation of vulnerable populations in the pursuit of profit. Kimmel examines how disparities in access to care have led to life-threatening consequences for many Americans. He also looks at the ways in which the medical industry has profited from the suffering of others, and how the path to health equity is still far from being realized. With unflinching honesty and a passionate commitment to social justice, his book is an essential read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of modern healthcare.

JODI SCOTT has over two decades of experience and a background in Health Psychology and pre-med, Her path has been a remarkable exploration of human health's boundaries. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Sierra Sage Herbs, Jodi, alongside her sister and mother, ignited a botanical revolution that birthed iconic brands like Green Goo First Aid and the groundbreaking Good Goo CBD line. Their commitment to plant-based product development, powered by a unique extraction process, has made waves across the globe, from national pharmacies to Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, and soon, Australia. Holding a B Corp certification, Jodi passionately champions her company's commitment to social good and environmental impact, emphasizing her unwavering dedication to authenticity and efficacy in all her endeavors. Jodi Scott is a true pioneer in the Health & Wellness industry!

*THIS EPISODE IS A REPLAY OF EP. 152, WHICH HAD THE MOST LISTENERS FOR "THE EXPLODING HUMAN" IN 2023 ON SPOTIFY. Acclaimed data scientist and documentarian STEPHEN J. SHAW, the filmmaker behind the new documentary BIRTHGAP: Childless World,talks about the future of our societies as a result of declining birthrates. For the last 70 years, fertility rates have decreased by 50% worldwide, yet few of us have been thinking about the social and economic impact that communities will need to prepare for. The new film, shot in 24 countries, explores the phenomenon of the global birthrate decline through the lens of multiple societies worldwide to better understand why this is happening in the first place and how it will drastically affect the social and economic structures in the future. "What we're seeing is our societies are not preparing us for what lies ahead," Shaw states."We're heading towards a future with too few taxpayers and too many retirees to support, communities that will decay with too few people left to live there, escalating taxes and intense challenges to maintain levels of pensions, healthcare, and welfare."

HELEN FINLAY is a Hollywood makeup artist and skincare expert with over 20 years' experience. Having worked on blockbuster movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and popular TV shows including Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family, Barry, and The Goldbergs, Helen has tried every product imaginable. Through her work, and as a woman going through menopause, Helen realized the lack of safe and effective skincare products specifically formulated for menopausal skin. This realization fueled her passion to create her own line of products that are straightforward, effective, and made with clean and healthy ingredients. As a strong advocate for education around menopause and menopausal skin, Helen is dedicated to empowering women and ensuring they feel confident and beautiful in their skin. Finlay+Green's skincare line embodies her passion and commitment to making a positive impact on women's lives. www.finlayandgreen.com www.letstalkmenopause.org Noth American Menopause Society www.menopause.org

JONATHAN FITZGORDON is the creator of the Rejuvenation Movement Method, which was born out of Jonathan's personal and professional experience with changing the body's habitual movement patterns through self-awareness and repetition. The program's philosophy rests on the rock-solid belief in our ability to change and evolve as we age. Jonathan learned this firsthand, after stubbornly suffering through three knee surgeries and repeatedly re-injuring himself, he decided to step back to take a good look at how the body works. Injury-free these many years later, he helps people deal with stubborn chronic pain issues, improve athletic performance, and learn how to age gracefully in a modern world where that is increasingly difficult. Jonathan has been teaching yoga since 1995, teaching since 2000, and training yoga teachers since 2005. He owned and operated the Yoga Center of Brooklyn from 2001-2009 and is the creator of the CoreWalking Program, Psoas Release Party!, and the Be Your Own Healer Program. Check out his programs and work at www.corewalking.com and his podcast "A Step In The Right Direction".

SUE SCHNEIDER, Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist, author, integrative health coach and certified mindfulness instructor. She has been teaching mindfulness meditation to students of all ages in university and community settings for over a decade. She currently leads community health and wellness initiatives as an Extension Professor and State Health Specialist at Colorado State University and has an integrative health coaching practice in Fort Colins, Colorado, where she lives with her husband, son, and two dogs.