THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

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.