

THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
Bob Nickman
Interviews with people in the fields of health and healing in body, mind and spirit..
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May 7, 2023 • 44min
MIKE FIORIOTO: BUDDHISM AND BLUEGRASS: EP. 168
MIKE FIORITO is an accoomplished musician, writer and speaker whose new book, "Mescalito Riding His White Horse: Inspired by The Musical Adventures of Peter Rowan," explores the spiritual connections between Buddhism and bluegrass music. Mike shares excerpts from the book and discusses how this endeavor came about and how interconnectedness can be found everywhere, once one is in tune with the possibilites around us. We talk about the influence of Bill Monroe on American music and the spiritual underpinnings of of roots music aroung the world. Check out the book and other work by Mike at: www.mikefiorito.com

Apr 30, 2023 • 55min
GEOFF THOMPSON: 99 REASONS TO FORGIVE: EP. 167
99 Reasons to Forgive: And Revenge Ain't One by Geoff Thompson. GEOFF THOMPSON is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter, penning multi-award-winning films for luminaries such as Ray Winstone and Orlando Bloom. Geoff is also among the world's highest-ranking self-defence and martial arts instructors. Geoff was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old, he was unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm and long bouts of debilitating depression. In this deeply empirical study, Thompson reveals the true definition and the incredible power of forgiveness, clearly defining the difference between forgiving someone and letting them off. Geoff can be found on Instagram @Geoff_Thompson_Official

Apr 23, 2023 • 44min
DONALD ALTMAN: A ROAD TO MINDFULNESS: EP. 166
DONALD ALTMAN, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist, former monk, two-time Emmy-Award winner and award-winning author of over 20 books and CDs on mindfulness and spirituality. We talk about his path to practicing mindfulness from a challenging childhood to an eating disorder, to becoming a monk and psychotherapist, where he works with addiction resolution and mental health issues. His spiritual and holistic approach creates a level of compassion and understanding where his clients are empowered to grow and heal. Donald's new book "Travelers" explores all these themes. He is an engaging, kind and filled with humor which is evident in our interview. Enoy!

Apr 16, 2023 • 55min
SUSAN FOXLEY: YOGA FOR ANYONE, THE FOXLEY FIX: EP. 165
SUSAN FOXLEY has been a student and teacher of yoga for over 30 years. After becoming a widow at age thrity-one she became a private yoga teacher to able to have the time to raise her young son. She now specializes in teaching those with physical and cognitive challenges, incorporating other modalites, such as massage, visulalization. and life coaching skills.Susan's positive and gentle approach to yoga and healing is evident. She has just completed a new book "The Foxley Fix", which focuses on yoga which can be practiced in a reclined postion for those unable to do more strenuous postures. Please visit the website: www.susanfoxley.com where you can purchase her books, read her blogs, schedule a session or learn more about yoga!

Apr 9, 2023 • 1h 1min
MICHAEL BIAMONTE: HEALTH TRUTHS, TESTNG & SCIENCE: EP. 164
MICHAEL BIAMONTE is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-creator of BioCybernetics, which is an unprecedented computer software program that is able to study blood work, mineral tests and many other lab tests to determine exactly where your body is imbalanced initially designed for aerospace purposes. As a practitioner for over 30 years, he is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and helping them get back to living. He holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy and is a New York State certified Clinical Nutritionist. He is a professional member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, The American College of Nutrition and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. He is listed in "The Directory of Distinguished Americans'' for his research in Nutrition and Physiology. We cover such topics as the pharmaceutical industry, supplemetns, testing, gut issues, metal toxcicity, genetics and the microbiome. Find out more or to contact Dr, Biomonte go to: www.health-truth.com

Apr 2, 2023 • 33min
MIKE VAN THIELEN: BEYOND OPTIMAL WELL-BEING: EP, 163
Author, mentor, coach and bio-hacker DR. MIKE VAN THIELEN, talks about his methods to achieve optiaml health and beyond in all areas of life, to achieve goals and realize dreams. We discuss his upbringing in Belgium and love of sports and competition, to his arriving in the U.S. and following his passion to achieve his goals and heip others to achieve their goals in all areas of life. He disscusses how to create a life plan, the importance of seeking mentors and some of the methods he employs such as changing belief systems, visualization and bio-hacking. Check out his website> www.biohackingunlimited and download the app.

Mar 26, 2023 • 59min
JOHN GUSTY: SEEKING TRUTH IN HEALTH & WELLNESS: EP. 162
After over 30 years in the entertainment industry working "behind the curtain" for some of music's biggest names, JOHN GUSTY turned his attention to health and wellness in an effort to help his wife heal from what was originally diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis. He soon realized that the same deceit and profit motive that plagued the entertainment media was even worse inside the Medical Industrial Complex. As a devout agorist and champion of individuality, he now devotes his time to producing content that celebrates the spirit of sovereignty in all aspects of life. John talks about mindset, taking responsiblity for your health, food, water, air, light and navigating the medical community if necessary. Check out his co-autohored free guide, "The Red Pill Revolution," which elaborates on our discussion and offers valuable information and history.

Mar 19, 2023 • 47min
HANNAH AUSTIN: HEALING JOB BURNOUT: EP. 161
HANNAH AUSTIN is a highly sought after corporate leader and managementprofessional, specializing in the prevention of burnout for professionals.As the CEO and founder of SheShaters,LLC, she draws on her experience conosulting and coaching corporate leaders to provide employees with the support they need to "burn brightly without burning out." Hannah spent 20 years as an executive in the healthcare industry, a role in which she faced immense pressure and witnessed her colleagues suffering the effects of burnout en masse.She became determined to make a change that would impact not only her own path in life, but the paths of the many inspiring professionals she knew and worked with. Hers is a mission to lead us away from unhealthy coroporate hustle culture and find balance between our personal and professional lives.

Mar 12, 2023 • 1h 6min
LAURA DOYLE: A MISSION TO END DIVORCE: EP. 160
New York Tmes bestselling author LAURA DOYLE was the perfect wife--until she got married.Wheb she began telling her husband how to be tidier, more rmantic, more ambitious, he avoided her.So she dragged him to omarriage counseling and nearly divorced him. In desperation, she asked happily married women for their secrets, and that's when she got her miracle;the man who had wooed her returned. Laura is the founder of the international relattionship coach training program Laura Doyle Connect, the star of Empowered Wives, on Amazon Prime and the The Empoweed Wife Podcast. Laura shares her personal marrigage challenges, along with cllent anectdotes and offers her tips, hacks and secrets to having a successful marriage. She is warm, honest and loves to laugh! Find out more at: www.lauradoyle.org

Mar 6, 2023 • 1h 1min
ARDAVAN ASLIE. MD.: A SPNE SURGEON PUTS THE SCREWS TO CORPORATE INFLUENCE: EP. 159
Imagine you're being sedated for a major operation, and just before you fall asleep, you find out the surgeon has no choice but to implant a device that will not only NOT work but will begin to disintegrate inside your body in the coming years, likely causing you unnecessary pain and suffering. You'd stop the procedure immediately, I imagine. However, according to renowned researcher and board-certified spine surgeon DR. ARDAVAN ASLIE, every day, spinal surgery patients undergo major procedures, unaware they are about to receive that device. Dr. Aslie discusses what a spine surgeion acutally does in surgery, how they are trained and what he needs to be changed in order to deliver porper care to patients. He explains the history of spine surgery and the dangers of corporate money influencing medical decisions and patient saftery. His new book "Corporate Spine," details his ongoing research in and mission to remove corporate influence and improve training in the field of spine surgery.


