KATHRYN FORD, MD: FINDING JOY & CONNECTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: EP. 278
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
Release Date: 07/06/2025
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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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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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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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_outlineDR. KATHRYN FORD, MD, is a renowned couples therapist and psychiatrist. She is about to release a new book, The Aperture Effect: A Radically Simple Approach to Finding Joy and Connection in Your Relationship, 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 should know
www.kathrynfordmd.com