JASON BRETT SERLE: CRAZY WISDOM: EP. 264
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
Release Date: 03/30/2025
BRAD PITZELE: EXERCISE WITH OXYGEN THERAPY )EWOT): EP. 287
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
After suffering for years with strange medical conditions, BRAD PITZELE was diagnosed with autoimmune arthritis in 2010 and malignant melanoma in 2014. Concerned that his treatments increased cancer risk, he began searching for a safer, more holistic path. Further testing revealed he also had Lyme disease and Bartonella. As his condition worsened—with debilitating fatigue, brain fog, and mobility loss—Brad sought alternatives. In 2016, his doctor recommended hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or exercise with oxygen therapy (EWOT).Brad chose EWOT, but dissatisfied with what was on the...
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ELLIOTT JUSTIN, MD: SEX TECH: EP. 286
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
R. ELLIOTT JUSTIN,, MD, is the CEO and Founder of FirmTech, and an acclaimed expert in the rapidly evolving sextech and wearables industry, with a unique focus on the intersection of sexual and cardiac health. Elliott offers invaluable insights into how recent innovations in sextech can improve their sexual health—and, by extension, their cardiac health—potentially saving their lives. Driven by technological advancements and a growing emphasis on sexual wellness, the sextech market has exploded on a global scale in recent years. The wearables category has arguably seen...
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JOE SMARRO: HOW A COP PRACTICES EMPATHY, UNDERSTANDING & DEESCALATION: EP. 285
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
JOE SMARRO, a Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and nationally recognized mental health advocate who is transforming crisis intervention and suicide prevention—especially for first responders. Joe co-founded the San Antonio Police Department’s Mental Health Unit, reshaping how law enforcement handles mental health crises with empathy, connection, and calm solutions. His groundbreaking work has been featured in the Emmy-winning HBO documentary Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops and his TEDx talk, I See You, has inspired thousands. Now, as the founder of , Joe trains organizations,...
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ZACH BEACH: LOVE & SUFFERING: EP. 284
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
ZACH BEACH, MA is committed to building a world based on love and connection. For over ten years, he has been travelling the world teaching love in the form of yoga, meditation, writing, poetry, and coaching. He is the host of the weekly Learn to Love Podcast, which features therapists, coaches, authors, and educators, and has reached hundreds of thousands of listeners across over 100 countries. He founded The Heart Centre Love School, which hosts compassion cultivation trainings and other workshops. Zach's formal education includes an M.A. in East-West Psychology from the California Institute...
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DOUG BERTRAM: USE STRESS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE: EP. 283
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
DOUG BERTRAM has been successfully treating patients for over 27 years via a combination of Chinese Medicine and manual therapy. As a self-described "nerd of human connective tissue," he uses his immense knowledge of the body's movements to help people prevent future injury, increase athletic perfomance and imporve day-to-day mobility.We talk about stress, the importance of the fascia system in the body, meditation, lifetstyle and how we view time. He has created a powerful app to assist in knowledge of the body's structure with tips and exercises for self-healing. Please check...
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GEOFF THOMPSON: 99 REASONS TO FORGIVE: EP. 282
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
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...
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MELISSA CANO: BIOPRODUCTS & "CHASING AWE" EP. 281
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
MELISSA CANO is a biochemist and molecular biologist with a passion for cellular metabolism and biotechnology. Over the past 15 years in academic R&D, she has focused on developing innovative and sustainable bioproducts. Now, as Director of Science at Longevity Labs, she leads global research collaborations and drives innovation to translate cutting-edge science into practical solutions for health and longevity. We talk about longevity, healthspan, fasting, the benefits of spermidine, and both the microscopic & expansive universe and “chasing awe.”
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MALITTA SEAMON: ARE YOU RUNNING ON EMPTY?: EP. 280
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
MALITTA SEAMON is the author of “”, a business strategist, coach, author, speaker, and trusted adviser to CEOs, C-suite executives and leaders. She co-founded Inbound Leadership to help unlock untapped potential for greater impact by fostering safe spaces for leaders to reflect, be vulnerable, a=]d grow—her true passion. Malitta says,“When women feel drained at work or at home, we often blame ourselves for taking on too much or not finding “balance.” But what if the real reason we’re running on empty is that we’re constantly contorting ourselves—shrinking, bending,...
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TAM SMITH: FERTILITY, JU-JU MAMAS & SPIRIT BABIES: EP.279
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
TAM SMITH aka Tam Inspires. is a trusted advocate, guiding BIPOC women in their 30s and 40s on transformative fertility journeys. Her unique approach connects spirit babies and guides, dismantles blockages, and addresses all aspects of fertility with a deeply spiritual perspective. What sets her apart is her unwavering dedication to empowering women of color, creating a safe space where their experiences are understood and validated. She discusses the process of breaking down barriers and "Empowering Black Women on their Fertility Journeys." We talk about the powerful...
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KATHRYN FORD, MD: FINDING JOY & CONNECTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: EP. 278
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
DR. KATHRYN FORD, MD, is a renowned couples therapist and psychiatrist. She is about to release a new book, , which provides a radically simple framework to guide couples out of crisis, and into lasting joy and connection. We talk about: -What The Aperture Effect is and how we can all use it to benefit our relationships -Feeling disconnected? How to find joy and closeness again -Tough conversations made easier—dos and don’ts for sensitive topics -Three essential tools for getting through any relationship challenge -Can people really change? What every couple...
info_outlineJASON BRETT SERLE is a British writer, filmmaker, musician, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Master and licensed hypnotherapist with a particular focus on themes involving psychology, spirituality, wellness, and human potential.
He has written articles for Jain Spirit and Watkins magazines as well as interviewing people such as Eckhart Tolle, Robert Anton Wilson, Andrew Cohen, Jan Kersschot, and Amado Crowley. He is cited in Crowley's 2002 book Liber Alba: The Questions Most Often Asked of an Occult Master as being the only other person to have seen The Book of Desolation; a book purported to have been brought back from Cairo by his father, Aleister Crowley, in 1904.
In 2012 he wrote and produced his first documentary film, 'Mind Your Mind: A Primer for Psychological Independence' which looks at the psychological methods used to manipulate people and what they can do to protect themselves. He also composed and performed most of the soundtrack. The film is distributed by Journeyman Films in the UK and Film Media Group in the US, and it was an official selection for the London International Documentary Festival (LIDF) in 2012. We l\talk about:
1. What exactly is crazy wisdom, and what makes it a path worth exploring?
2. How does crazy wisdom differ from what you call in the book divine madness?
3. How does The Monkey in the Bodhi Tree challenge our conventional understanding of sanity?
4. Why is trans-rational thought—going beyond logic and reason—so often misunderstood?
5. What are some of the most striking historical examples of crazy-wisdom?
6. How can embracing crazy-wisdom lead to greater clarity and self-realization?
7. How has crazy-wisdom influenced art, literature, and culture throughout history?
8. Why do spiritual movements sometimes attract charlatans, and how can seekers distinguish
authenticity from deception?
9. What inspired you to explore this topic, and what impact has it had on your own perspective?
10. If someone wants to begin exploring crazy-wisdom, what is the first step they should take?
11. Where can people read The Monkey in the Bodhi Tree?
The Monkey in the Bodhi Tree
Crazy-Wisdom & the Way of the Wise-Fool
by Jason Brett Serle
Release date: March 1st 2025
Categories: Eastern, Mindfulness & meditation, Rituals & Practice
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BOOK COVER
Unleash the radical, transformative power at the heart of the world's great wisdom traditions.
Of the many paths up the mountain, that of crazy-wisdom, although one of the lesser travelled, presents a dramatic and formidable climb to those that are so inclined. Now for the first time, the true spiritual landscape of the wise-fool has been laid bare and its features and principal landmarks revealed.
Written in two parts, loosely based on the theory and practice of crazy-wisdom, The Monkey in the Bodhi Tree is the first comprehensive look at this universal phenomenon, from its origins and development to the lives of its greatest adepts and luminaries.
In addition to the theoretical foundations laid down in Part I, Part II deals with its practice and aims to demonstrate crazy-wisdom in action. To this end, 151 teaching tales from around the world have been meticulously gathered and retold to illustrate the methods of the great masters and adepts - stories that not only give practical insight but also, like Zen koans, can be used as contemplative tools to illuminate and provoke epiphany.
From the enigmatic Mahasiddhas of ancient India to the eccentric Taoist poet-monks of China, from the uncompromising insights of the Buddhist Tantrikas to the unconventional wisdom of Sufi heretics and the utter surrender to God displayed by the Fools for Christ, this book will take you to a place where the boundaries of logic and reason dissolve and enlightenment awaits those daring enough to venture forth.
BOOK LINK: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/monkey-bodhi-tree-crazy-wisdom
JASON’S WEBSITE:
www.fasonbrettserle.com