

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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Jun 27, 2021 • 1h 2min
KUTE BLACKSON: THE MAGIC OF SURRENDER: EP. 98
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.

Jun 20, 2021 • 51min
JUDY L. SCHMIDT, M.D.: CANCER, CONNECTION & HEALING: EP. 97
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: qualitycancercare@gmail.com

May 30, 2021 • 47min
JEFF LEBOWE: MAGIC MUSHROOMS & MICRO-DOSING: EP. 96
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.

May 16, 2021 • 42min
GEORGINA KLEEGE: BLINDNESS, DISABILITY AWARENESS, TECH & CREATIVITY: EP. 95
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.

May 11, 2021 • 58min
LAWRENCE EDWARDS, PhD: KUNDALINI, COMPASSION & CONSCIOUSNESS: EP. 94
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.

May 2, 2021 • 38min
ASHTON APPLEWHJITE: MAKING AGEISM OLD NEWS: EP. 93
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.

Apr 25, 2021 • 51min
JACKIE CHANDONNET: YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE: EP. 92
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.

Apr 18, 2021 • 50min
BRITTNEY BLISS: SOMATIC SEX COACH: EP. 91
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.

Apr 11, 2021 • 57min
DAVID WEI: MIRACLES IN SLOWING DOWN: EP. 90
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.

Apr 4, 2021 • 57min
MASSIMILIANO FRANI: MUSIC + SCIENCE = HEALING: EP. 89
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!


