KLAUDIA MITURA: THE ALPHABET OF HAPPINESS: EP. 292
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
Release Date: 10/12/2025
JEREMY SPILLANE: ALIVE IN THE AFTERLIFE: EP. 313
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
JEREMY SPILLANE talks about hos new book “Joan and Roger Alive in the Afterlife”, which is the story of what happened after the death of his in-laws. He raises the question -What if the afterlife isn’t a belief—but something that can be calmly documented, observed, and revisited? That is the quiet but powerful question at the heart of the new book, . A true account of ongoing communication with two deceased family members captured repeatedly using investigative methods more commonly associated with paranormal research. This is not a sensational ghost story, but a gentle,...
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ALLIE CHANDLER: HEALING FROM LYME DISEASE, MOLD, PARASITES & SOME DOCTORS: EP. 312
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
ALLIE CHANDLER is the founder of Upsell Health, where she helps functional medicine practitioners and wellness brands scale to $2-10M+ through marketing that feels as natural as the healing they provide. Allie’s path into wellness marketing began in the most unexpected way. In 2013, while teaching high school creative writing, she took what was supposed to be a liberating trip to Europe. Instead, she found herself mysteriously ill in Amsterdam, beginning an eight-year journey through chronic Lyme disease, mold toxicity, parasites, heart issues and the frustrating world of “everything...
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DAMI ROELSE: SPIRITUAL HIKING: EP. 311
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
DAMI ROELSE, was born and raised in Holland and has travelled extensively around the world, lived on different continents, and studied with various spiritual teachers. Dami has used her passion for long-distance hiking and backpacking to deepen her connection with nature and the universe. Her inner spiritual journey has evolved right along with her outer journey. In her new book, “Body and Grace: A Woman's Hike to Wholeness on the Pacific Crest Trail", she talks about her inner calling for long-distance walking and the impact on her emotional, spiritual and physical life. We talk about her...
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TARA PORTELLI: PSILOCYBIN THERAPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH: EP.310
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
TARA PORTELLI talks about the transformational potential of psilocybin therapy (magic mushrooms)i for mental health. Tara is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Certified Clinical Hypnotist and studying Clinical Psychology and Cultural Anthropology. She founded in 2019. Where she offers a safe space for those who are ready to do this deep transformational work, in a very private and uniquely tailored experience. She had the opportunity to work with many high-profile medical/mental health professionals, politicians, police, paramedics, and entrepreneurs, as a result of my effective...
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MELANIE ICARD: HEART HEALTH: EP. 309
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
MELANIE ICARD is the creator of the Biohacked Heart Blueprint and has been making waves by challenging the “one-pill-fits-all” narrative that’s so common with cardiovascular health, especially for adults entering their 50s and beyond. She empowers people to take control of their heart health and quality of life, combining her robust background in respiratory therapy and integrative medicine, employing protocols to reduce or eliminate plaque. Dr. Mel’s appearances, like her recent feature on Sonoran Living, continue to spark curiosity about practical preventative tools for better...
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ADAM RIZVI, M.D.: LOVE KNOWS NO DEATH: EP. 308
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
ADAM RIZVI, M.D. is a critical care physician and neurologist whose work bridges medicine and non-dual wisdom. Author of "Love Does Not Know Death: Stories of Death, Dying and Miracles of True Forgiveness,” he draws from years in the ICU and decades of contemplative study to show how forgiveness transforms fear into peace. He lives in California, where he teaches, writes, and co-hosts the podcast Letters to the Sky. He has experienced intuitive knowing, visions, synchronicities, and encounters with luminous presences during patients’ transitions—The Paranormal Dimension. These moments...
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AXAY SHAH:IN NATURE WE TRUST WITH RAW FOODS: EP. 307
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
AXAY SHAH is a plant-based health advocate and founder of Raw Foodiest. At 66, he has lived 100% plant-based raw food for 16+ years, documenting complete health transformation across 21+ years of medical records. Author of "IN NATURE WE TRUST: A Raw Food Manifesto for Energy, Healing & Longevity" (Launching March 2026), Axay believes that when people align with nature and trust their bodies,everythin= www.axayshah.com
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SOFIA DIN, M.D.: EXTENDING HEALTHSPAN WITH NEW MODALITIES & TECHNOLOGY: EP.306
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
SOFIA DIN, MD is a New York–based, board-certified family physician with over 25 years of medical expered from treating disease to proactively optimizing health, wellness, beauty, and longevity. An immigrant from Pakistan, Dr. Din completed her medical training twice—first in her home country and again in the United States—giving her a rare perspective that blendsEastern and Western approaches to medicine. Her work as a medical director and lead geriatrician reshaped her view of aging, leading her to conclude that aging gracefully and aging helplessly are mutually...
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MARIYA JAVED-PAYNE: BRAINSPOTTING: EP.305
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
MARIYA JAVED-PAYNE, MSW, LICSW, LADCpsychotherapy, somatic healing,recovery.generational trauma, is a somatic psychotherapist specializing in healing trauma, complex trauma, addiction, generational and racial trauma, and oppression in the body. She is both a practitioner and teacher of “Brainspotting” a powerful technique in healing trauma. Mariya says, “I am a woman. I am a body of culture. I am a person in recovery. I am an immigrant. I am a student of life. I am a partner, educator, sister, daughter, and friend. I am a passionate and curious individual dedicated to creating...
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MAYA TIWARI: A SPIRITUAL RECLAIMING OF WOMEN'S POWER: EP. 304
THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
MAYA TIWARI is a spiritual teacher, humanitarian, and pioneer of Ayurveda whose life’s work centers on awakening the spirit of ahimsa—inner harmony and peaceful living. Born in Guyana under British rule, she moved to New York as a teenager, studied acting with Stella Adler, and quickly became a successful fashion designer before turning toward a deeper spiritual calling. Returning to India, she spent a decade immersed in Sanskrit, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vastu under the guidance of Swami Dayananda Sarasvati, setting the foundation for a lifetime of service, writing, and teaching. She...
info_outlineKLAUDIA MITURA is the host of The Happiness Challenge podcast. She holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology, is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and a certified Chief Happiness Officer. She works as the Learning and Development Manager at the Science Museum Group in London, where she continues to build a learning culture that empowers individuals to be at their best at work. We talk about her new book “The Alphabet of Happiness, Create More Happiness at Work, in Relationships, and in Your Own Skin.” ,
During a difficult personal time in 2020, Klaudia started The Happiness Challenge podcast with a mission to interview leading wellbeing experts and test-drive the best happiness hacks that science has on offer. Her podcast was a runner-up for "Best Health & Fitness Podcast" in the International Buzzsprout Discover Pods Awards 2020.
=Klaudia is passionate about applying scientific research on happiness to her daily ups and downs, and she continues to dare people to create more happiness in their lives via her podcast, webinars and courses.
We talk about:
-What science says about happiness, and the biggest misconceptions people have.
-Surprising and counterintuitive findings in the research on happiness.
-Happiness hacks from The Alphabet of Happiness and how they contribute to life satisfaction.
-What principles people can apply to improve happiness at work.
The role relationships play in overall happiness, and some small but impactful ways to improve them.
-Self-acceptance and confidence
-Habits backed by science that can significantly boost happiness.
-How external factors like social media, news, and work culture influence happiness, and how we can counteract the negative effects.
-Practical ways to bounce back from setbacks or failures with a happiness-focused mindset.
-In a world that often glorifies busyness and productivity, how we can prioritize happiness without feeling guilty.
The Happiness Challenge podcast
The Alphabet of Happiness book