THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
Interviews with cutting edge practitioners and those who have overcome challenges on health and healing of body, mind and spirit.
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JOE SMARRO: CRISIS COP USES EMPATHY & UNDERSTANDING: EP. 324
08/16/2026
JOE SMARRO: CRISIS COP USES EMPATHY & UNDERSTANDING: EP. 324
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, first responders, and leaders nationwide on mental wellness, crisis intervention, and resilience. His bestselling book,Unarmed, teaches how courage, compassion, and connection can save livesWe discuss Mental Health in Public Safety – Transforming crisis response and intervention Empathy as a De-escalation Tool – How compassion leads to better outcomes Suicide Prevention & Resilience – Helping first responders and communities stay strong Understanding Human Behavior in Crisis – Turning high-stress moments into opportunities for connection Building Stronger, Safer Communities – Strategies for fostering trust and collaboration Joe’s message is simple: leading with empathy saves lives. www.joesmarro.com
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LEIGH FELDMAN: WHAT KIDS LEARN FROM COOKING: EP. 333
08/09/2026
LEIGH FELDMAN: WHAT KIDS LEARN FROM COOKING: EP. 333
LEIGH FELDMAN has spent 20 years teaching kids to cook through Young Chefs Academy. He's been featured on Fox and works with thousands of families. We talk about why hands-on cooking works better than nagging picky eaters , how cooking doubles as real-world learning , and building confidence and life skills through food . Cooking builds confidence, not just culinary skills Children gain hands-on experience that encourages independence, self-esteem, and personal growth. The kitchen becomes a screen-free learning environment Classes combine tactile learning, creativity, STEM concepts, and social connection. Food education creates healthier habits Students explore nutrition, meal planning, portion awareness, and trying new foods. Every child deserves a place to shine For some students, cooking becomes the activity where confidence finally clicks. Families benefit too Skills learned in class often carry into the home, encouraging family meals and shared experiences. leigh.feldman@youthfranchisebrands.com
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LAURA DABNEY, MD. I NEED YOU...NOW GO AWAY: EP. 332
08/02/2026
LAURA DABNEY, MD. I NEED YOU...NOW GO AWAY: EP. 332
LAURA DABNEY, M.D. is a psychiatrist, relationship expert, and founder of , a coaching and education platform focused on clarity in complex relationships. For over two decades, Dr. Dabney has worked with high-functioning adults struggling in painful relational patterns, often involving personality disorders, helping them understand what’s really happening beneath chronic conflict, emotional volatility, and repeated relational breakdowns. Dabney has found a particular audience with executive men who are high achievers at work but struggle in personal relationships. A long-time member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychoanalytic Association, Dr. Dabney has been a quoted expert in national outlets including NBC News, USA Today, Everyday Health, Bustle, PopSugar UK, and The EveryMom, and a repeat guest on widely listened-to podcasts such as Optimal Daily Living and The Mental Illness Happy Hour. Known for her calm, non-sensational approach, she translates psychodynamic insight into practical frameworks that help people move from confusion and self-doubt to clarity, agency, and emotional stability in the workplace, friendships and familial relationships. Her new book is a psychiatrist’s clear and compassionate guide to understanding and breaking the unconscious relationship patterns that keep high-functioning adults stuck in painful dynamics.
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JOE DENICHOLAS #2: THE LOW SUCCESS RATE OF THERAPY: EP. 331
07/26/2026
JOE DENICHOLAS #2: THE LOW SUCCESS RATE OF THERAPY: EP. 331
In his second visit to the show, Buddhist psychologist JOE DENICHOLAS tal about the relatively low-rate of success for therapy and the reasons he believes are the cause: from the standpoint of the therapy itself, the client and the the therapist. We talk about how therapists can create a safe environment for clients, the core beliefs clients bring into therapy and the need for therapist/client connection and a helathy seperation. We also get into the idea of mortality and the power this reality can bring to one's existence both within and outside of the therapy evironment. JOE DENICHOLAS is a dynamic, challenging licensed therapist whose work bridges science, spirituality, and healing. With degrees in electrical engineering, business, and clinical social work, he brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective to both clinical practice and contemplative training. For more than two decades, Joe has studied Buddhist psychology and trained with renowned meditation masters, helping individuals access deep transformation, clarity, and peace. He has guided hundreds through developing meaningful mindfulness and meditation practices. Earlier in his career, Joe contributed to the global shift toward energy-efficient lighting, earning multiple U.S. patents in integrated-circuit and semiconductor device design as an IC Design Engineer and Semiconductor Technologist. Today, his work integrates Buddhist psychology in a secular way with modern neuroscience to relieve suffering and unlock the mind’s natural capacity for wellbeing. He founded Unbreakable Inc., an organization dedicated to helping people rediscover resilience, goodness, and inner freedom through education, workshops, meditation, and therapy. In 2025, he published “Seeking Sanity: How to Cultivate Peace, Happiness, and Wellbeing in a World Gone Mad” with Modern Wisdom Press.
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ANN BIASETTI: SOMATIC THERAPY TO HEAL EATING DISORDERS, BODY IMAGE & TRAUMA: EP. 330
07/19/2026
ANN BIASETTI: SOMATIC THERAPY TO HEAL EATING DISORDERS, BODY IMAGE & TRAUMA: EP. 330
ANN BIASETTI, PHD, LCSW, C-IAYT, is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, and certified yoga therapist. She specializes in helping individuals heal their relationships with their bodies, food, and sense of self through somatic therapy, yoga therapy, and embodied self-compassion. Dr. Biasetti is the creator of the Befriending Your Body Program, a somatic, self-compassion-based recovery program for disordered eating, and the author of Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating and The Awakening Self-Compassion Card Deck: 52 Practices for Self-Care, Healing, and Growth. She contributed the chapter “The Process of Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery” to Grounding Psychotherapy in Self-Compassion. Dr. Biasetti consults and lectures extensively on somatic psychotherapy, embodiment, polyvagal theory, and interoceptive awareness in the context of disordered eating and eating-disorder recovery. Additionally, she serves as an instructor with the Center for Mindful Body Awareness and the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) Program. A featured Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI) presenter, Dr. Biasetti has appeared on multiple podcasts and trains professionals through the Befriending Your Body (BFYB) somatic certification training program. Dr. Biasetti maintains a private therapy and consultation practice based in Saratoga Springs, New York, where she integrates mind-body modalities to facilitate holistic healing and personal growth. On any given day you can find her practicing and teaching yoga and meditation in her community and enjoying her family, friends, nature, animals, music, and embodied living. Latest Book: “Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm” Websites: embodiedlife.com www.befriendingyourbody.com
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JADE GUERRA: A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO THYROID ISSUES: EP. 329
07/12/2026
JADE GUERRA: A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO THYROID ISSUES: EP. 329
JADE GUERRA talks about how thyroid function isn't isolated to one gland. She discusses how the liver, gut, brain, and other systems can influence what patients experience, even when standard lab work appears normal. As a Nurse Practitioner who also built one of the country's largest virtual functional medicine practices, Dr. Guerra has worked with thousands of patients frustrated by persistent symptoms and inconclusive answers. She also has a remarkable personal story, returning to school for her Master's in Nursing in her 50s while running a busy practice. She runs two large Facebook groups which help those with thyroid issues and diabetes. FACEBOOK GROUPS: Thyroid: Unbroken Diabetes: The End of Type II Diabetes Now
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AMANDA ALCORN: MOTHERHOOD MAYHEM NO MORE: EP. 328
07/05/2026
AMANDA ALCORN: MOTHERHOOD MAYHEM NO MORE: EP. 328
AMANDA ALCORN is the creator of Wild Uhane, (oo-ha-nay) a wellness and lifestyle brand devoted to helping women reconnect with authentic joy through spiritual connection, intentional living, movement, and motherhood. A lifelong athlete with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Amanda blends science-backed wellness with intuitive spirituality and holistic living. She is also a mother of seven, a children’s author, and the creator of The Embodied Mother— a philosophy centered on healing women through presence, movement, nourishment, and self-reclamation. www.wilduhane.com
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JOE DENICHOLAS: A BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGIST TALKS ABOUT SUFFERING & SEEKING SANITY: EP. 327
06/28/2026
JOE DENICHOLAS: A BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGIST TALKS ABOUT SUFFERING & SEEKING SANITY: EP. 327
JOE DENICHOLAS is a dynamic, challenging licensed therapist whose work bridges science, spirituality, and healing. With degrees in electrical engineering, business, and clinical social work, he brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective to both clinical practice and contemplative training. For more than two decades, Joe has studied Buddhist psychology and trained with renowned meditation masters, helping individuals access deep transformation, clarity, and peace. He has guided hundreds through developing meaningful mindfulness and meditation practices. Earlier in his career, Joe contributed to the global shift toward energy-efficient lighting, earning multiple U.S. patents in integrated-circuit and semiconductor device design as an IC Design Engineer and Semiconductor Technologist. Today, his work integrates Buddhist psychology in a secular way with modern neuroscience to relieve suffering and unlock the mind’s natural capacity for wellbeing. He founded Unbreakable Inc., an organization dedicated to helping people rediscover resilience, goodness, and inner freedom through education, workshops, meditation, and therapy. In 2025, he published “Seeking Sanity: How to Cultivate Peace, Happiness, and Wellbeing in a World Gone Mad” with Modern Wisdom Press. Joe talks about: Actionable strategies to move from “getting through” life, to cultivating a life where you thrive in peace, happiness, and fulfillment. Moving beyond coping mechanisms to heal the root cause of affliction rather than addressing the symptoms alone. Why emotional mastery is absolutely critical to the leading of a fully authentic human life full of rich experiences. Why therapy is not nearly as effective as we need it to be given the scope of the mental health problem in today’s society. There is no longer any excuse to continue suffering the way we are. Much of the mental health crisis comes down to a collective “learned helplessness.” Let’s learn how to break that down and engage the effective tools at our disposal. Accessing the lasting peace and happiness that exist within everyone’s mind, without obscuring them by relying on external circumstances which leads to anxiety, depression, and ineffective strategies for well-being. Why are ethics so important to happiness, what mistakes are people often making in this area, and why? What can be done about that? How to cultivate happiness and calm your nervous system in 15 minutes or less. Understanding how your mind has been structured and organized, how this organization obscures the place of peace and happiness, and how it can be reorganized to provide constant access to that peace. Understanding how habits really change and how discipline is actually cultivated. www.unbreakableinc.com
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FOTOULA ADRIMI: A SHAMAN ON MODERN SHAMANISM: EP. 326
06/21/2026
FOTOULA ADRIMI: A SHAMAN ON MODERN SHAMANISM: EP. 326
FOTOULA ADRIMI is a spiritual teacher and co-founder of the ISIS School of Holistic Health.. Her book,” “The Golden Book of Wisdom: Ancient Spirituality And Shamanism For Modern Times,is recognized as one of the best books on introductions to Shamanism. shamanic and spirit cleansing through Shamanic rituals. We talk about: How she first became a Shaman. How Shamaism exists in a modern world of technology and fast-paced living. How we can heal in the modern world and work with spirits in ancient ways. Why Shamans use sage. www.theISISschoolofholistichealth.com
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TONY CHRISTIE: DEATH; YOU GOTTA LOVE IT: EP. 325
06/14/2026
TONY CHRISTIE: DEATH; YOU GOTTA LOVE IT: EP. 325
TONY CHRISTIE is a spiritual teacher who brings messages and teachings of oneness through his work. He has been working in personal and spiritual development for over 20 years, helping people clear energetic blocks and empowering them to step into their own mastery. His latest book is entitled, “Death: You’ve Got To Love It.” We discuss fear, childhood experiences, belief systems and techniques for opening up blocked energy and his use of a “dousing rod”(aka: divining rod) to assist in helping his clients zero-in on their deepest challenges. Tony is also the author of “Labyrinth: Your Path to Self-Discovery” and the creator of the Labyrinth Wisdom Cards. He is the founder of a new healing modality based on the labyrinth called Melchizedek Labyrinth Healing and is a messenger for the Golden Sphere Energetics. Tony has presented workshops all over the world. He speaks at events and conferences to inspire and uplift those present. Tony is an intuitive energy worker, a qualified reflexologist, a Reiki Master, an Advanced PSYCH-K facilitator, a Certified Space Clearing practitioner, and a practitioner of Kriya Yoga.
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ANDI SAUCERMAN: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE; CHANNELING"DANIEL": EP. 324
06/09/2026
ANDI SAUCERMAN: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE; CHANNELING"DANIEL": EP. 324
ANDI SAUCERMAN’S journey into the spiritual world began in the early 1990s after a life-changing encounter with the teachings of a teacher known as Daniel—an experience that set her on a lifelong path of soul-led work. She went on to transcribe and preserve Daniel’s teachings, publishing Daniel’s Journal and the award-winning book “Losing Your Mind”, recognised with the 1996 Body, Mind, Spirit Award of Excellence. An updated version of the book, released in 2025, is called “Remember Who You Are.” As the founder of Universoul Foundations, Andi now guides others through deep personal and spiritual transformation, blending compassion, practical tools, and decades of experience. With a Master’s in adult learning and 15 years at the Hoffman Institute as a teacher and trainer, her work is devoted to helping people reconnect with their true selves and live with purpose, clarity, and fulfilment. We talks about channeling, spiritual guidance, man’s purpose, technology, the future of our planet and, community and being a spiritual being in a material world. www.univerSOULfoundations.com
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JASON SHUMARD,D.C.: REVERSING TYPE 2 DIABETES: EP. 323
05/31/2026
JASON SHUMARD,D.C.: REVERSING TYPE 2 DIABETES: EP. 323
DR. JASON SHUMARD is a Functional Medicine practitioner with more than two decades helping people with Type 2 Diabetes and insulin resistance find true answers, especially those who feel confused by conventional approaches. Rather than seeing diabetes as just about numbers, he focuses on lab-based, root-cause investigation into why blood sugar rises and disease progresses, going far deeper than “eat less sugar” or “more meds.” Dr. Shumard makes metabolic and cellular health understandable for everyone, empowering individuals to take the reins on their own health journeys. His passion is deeply personal, stemming from losing his mother to diabetes complications, which drives his mission to transform patient experience from one of fear to informed action www.drshumard.com
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WINSTON MEIKLE: NURSING & THE POWER OF LOVE: EP.322
05/24/2026
WINSTON MEIKLE: NURSING & THE POWER OF LOVE: EP.322
WINSTON MEIKLE is a veteran nurse, educator, and healthcare entrepreneur with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience. He is the founder of Loving Care Partners, a healthcare advocacy company rooted in a love-centered nursing philosophy, and COO of Mobile Lab Techs, a mobile phlebotomy and diagnostic service across the NY Metro and Northern NJ region. Winston is the author of the forthcoming “The Power of Love: A New Model for Self-Healing and Wellness”, along with its doctoral-level companion, “The Power of Love: A Nursing Theory”. His work weaves together quantum physics, consciousness studies, spirituality, and Caribbean ethnobotanical traditions into a unified framework for whole-person wellness. Winston brings warmth, scientific depth, and decades of bedside wisdom to every conversation — offering listeners practical tools to transform their health, relationships, and sense of purpose.
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DAVID WEILL, M.D.: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH A TRANSPLANT SURGEON: EP. 321
05/17/2026
DAVID WEILL, M.D.: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH A TRANSPLANT SURGEON: EP. 321
DAVID WEILL, M.D., is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses assisting hospitals in improving their transplant programs and developing new programs in the US and throughout the world. David’s writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, and The San Francisco Chronicle. In his new novel, “All That Really Matters,” David explores the demands, challenges and complications of a fictional transplant surgeon. We discuss his 25 year career as a lung transplant surgeon and the behind-the-scenes world of medical ethics, corporate greed in medicine and the life and death decisions made in “the selection room,” where it is decided who gets a transplant and who doesn’t. www.davidweill.com
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GREG THE HYDROGEN MAN: THE POWER OF MOLECULAR HYDROGEN WATER : EP. 320
05/10/2026
GREG THE HYDROGEN MAN: THE POWER OF MOLECULAR HYDROGEN WATER : EP. 320
GREG THE HYDROGEN MAN is a molecular hydrogen-production expert, researcher, and host of the popular YouTube channel, “Uprising144K”. Struggling to find answers and overcome extreme depression, due to his compromised immune system, tumors, autoimmune issues, gut health, arthritis, wheelchair-bound immobility, and a very serious heart condition, he began his own journey to heal himself and discovered hydrogen along the way. Studying the complex compound for four years, he implemented it into his health regimen and reversed his health challenges. Greg discusses the endless health benefits of hydrogen, how it helps protect against EMF radiation, topical application for skin problems, tumors, hormone support, COVID-19, and marketing tricks to watch out for when shopping. YouTube: Uprising 144K Book: The Essene Gospel of Peace
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SHERIANNA BOYLE: EMOTIONAL DETOX: EP. 319
05/03/2026
SHERIANNA BOYLE: EMOTIONAL DETOX: EP. 319
SHERIANNA BOYLE is an international best-selling author of numerous books, courses and audio programs that cover every aspect of mind, body, and spirit. Her groundbreaking books blend psychology, energy healing, practical and spiritual approaches which produce dynamic results. Sherianna is a frequent workshop presenter at renowned health and wellness retreat centers. She is the founder of Emotional Detox Coaching® and the Emotional Detox Podcast. Her book Energy in Action which discusses the connection between emotions, spiritual laws and manifesting was featured by Sounds True Publishing. Her book, The Four Gifts of Anxiety was endorsed by The National Association for Mental Health. Choosing Love was rated as one of the “op ten must-reads” by Metro US. She has been featured in over ninety media articles, and her weekly Emotional Detox Podcast is in the top 5% globally. Find her:
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ELIZABETH HAMILTON-GUARINO & DR. KATIE EASTMAN: PEACE, RESILIENCE & COMPASSION: EP. 319
05/03/2026
ELIZABETH HAMILTON-GUARINO & DR. KATIE EASTMAN: PEACE, RESILIENCE & COMPASSION: EP. 319
ELIZABETH HAMILTON-GUARINO is the founder and CEO of Best Ever You Network a global multimedia platform reaching millions, and co-author of "The Peace Guidebook". She is one of the world’s leading voices in personal development and peaceful leadership, inspiring a global movement toward authenticity, compassion, and change. For over two decades, she has helped individuals, teams, and organizations navigate change and cultivate resilience through her compassionate and practical approach to transformation. Elizabeth’s work redefines change, success, and peace as daily practices rooted in awareness, aligned action, and shared humanity. DR. KATIE EASTMAN is an internationally acclaimed grief and change expert, licensed therapist, Master Grief Coach, cofounder of Re-Create Coaching and Counseling, and co-author of the The Peace Guidebook. With over four decades of experience guiding individuals, families, organizations, and communities through life’s most complex transitions, Katie is recognized globally for her unwavering presence, emotional depth, and ability to transform heartbreak into healing. As a speaker, coach, and consultant, Dr. Katie has impacted thousands around the world through her masterful teachings on anticipatory grief, emotional resilience, compassionate leadership, and the psychology of transformation. She is also a passionate voice in the global peace movement, reminding us that peaceful living is not the absence of pain, but the presence of love, self-trust, and human connection. The Best Ever You Network Books: “The Peace Guidebook:How To CultivateHope, Healing and Harmony For the Good Of Humankind” “Upliftering: Inspiring Stories Of Loss, Change & Growth”
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CRAIG YORKE, M.D.: A BLACK NEUROSURGEON TALKS ABOUT SUCCESS & FINDING IDENTITY: EP. 318
04/26/2026
CRAIG YORKE, M.D.: A BLACK NEUROSURGEON TALKS ABOUT SUCCESS & FINDING IDENTITY: EP. 318
In DR. CRAIG YORKE traces a life defined by ascent—personal and professional. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and molded by parents who demanded excellence as both armor and ambition, Yorke’s journey from the projects of Boston to the operating rooms of Topeka, Kansas, is both breathtaking and intimate. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, Yorke became a neurosurgeon in an era when few Black physicians walked hospital halls. Yet Steep is less a story of racism’s obvious blows than of the subtler burdens success can impose. It asks: What is the cost of living your parents’ dream, rather than your own? How do you reconcile brilliance with belonging, triumph with tenderness? Carig’s story is a meditation on identity, legacy, and the pursuit of meaning. The title itself evokes both arduous climbs and slow transformations—the double edge of a life “steeped” in expectation. Moving from Boston’s grit to Kansas calm, Yorke reveals not only the making of a surgeon, but the unmaking of a man who must learn to live beyond achievement. www.craigyorke.com
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ERIKA RASURE: FINANCIAL HEALTH & FREEDOM: EP. 317
04/19/2026
ERIKA RASURE: FINANCIAL HEALTH & FREEDOM: EP. 317
DR. ERIKA RASURE is a financial therapist who has helped thousands of people approach their finances in more intentional, healthy ways. She addresses holistic wellness in her treatment, incorporating the practice of yoga (she’s also a registered yoga teacher) into her comprehensive approach to financial therapy. She serves as Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance where she meets weekly with hundreds of clients working their way out of debt and towards financial freedom.In addition to her work at Beyond Finance, Dr. Erika serves as Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute. She is a member of the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family, and VeryWell Parents. Her insight and interviews have been featured in prestigious national outlets, such as Barron’s, CNN, Forbes, Fox Business, Marketwatch, NBC News Now, USA Today, and Yahoo. Dr. Erika holds a doctorate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach — an accreditation that surrounds changing patterns in actions and behaviors. DR. ERIKA RASURE is a financial therapist who has helped thousands of people approach their finances in more intentional, healthy ways. She addresses holistic wellness in her treatment, incorporating the practice of yoga (she’s also a registered yoga teacher) into her comprehensive approach to financial therapy. She serves as Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance where she meets weekly with hundreds of clients working their way out of debt and towards financial freedom.In addition to her work at Beyond Finance, Dr. Erika serves as Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute. She is a member of the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family, and VeryWell Parents. Her insight and interviews have been featured in prestigious national outlets, such as Barron’s, CNN, Forbes, Fox Business, Marketwatch, NBC News Now, USA Today, and Yahoo. Dr. Erika holds a doctorate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach — an accreditation that surrounds changing patterns in actions and behaviors.
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PAULA YOST: ADVOCATING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS & FOSTER CHILDREN: EP. 316
04/12/2026
PAULA YOST: ADVOCATING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS & FOSTER CHILDREN: EP. 316
PAULA YOST is an attorney licensed in multiple states and also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, giving her a rare blend of legal expertise and an empathetic, therapeutic approach. Her work bridges law and mental health, focusing fiercely on advocacy for children with special needs and those in the foster care system. Paula believes in meaningful, systemic change that supports full well-being. This year, Paula will release her book, “Tumbleweeds: How to be an Advocate for Your Children and Yourself in a Failing System.”. She combines her personal journey as a mother of children with medical challenges with her professional practice, providing a multidimensional viewpoint on advocacy and healing, especially within families navigating trauma. www.paulayost.com
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GLENN STURM: THE POWER OF CANCER CARE TEAMS: EP. 315
04/05/2026
GLENN STURM: THE POWER OF CANCER CARE TEAMS: EP. 315
GLENN STURM is a 17-year survivor whose journey began the moment a doctor said "incurable cancer," and for the past 16 years, he’s kept going with continuous chemotherapy. He’s a four-time bestselling author, decorated military officer with over three decades of service, and earned honors from University of Florida Law. These credentials might impress on paper, but it’s Glenn’s ability to connect with people in crisis that makes him compelling. As someone who’s had everything he thought defined him taken away, and then written the roadmap for rebuilding, it’s not just survival Glenn shares. He’s lived the terror of a diagnosis, the brutality of treatment, and found a way to cultivate hope and practical resilience every day. From what shifts in the mind the moment you hear "cancer" to advice for those newly diagnosed, Glenn brings real tools and unfiltered compassion your listeners will find valuable. Glenn’s blend of military perspective, legal rigor, and raw life experience could bring your audience something rare: honest conversation about redefining ourselves when life explodes, delivered by someone who’s still living the reality. www.glennsturm.com
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SCOTT STOLARICK: TRAUMA, SEX ADDICTION, COUPLES THERAPY & EMDR: EP. 314
03/29/2026
SCOTT STOLARICK: TRAUMA, SEX ADDICTION, COUPLES THERAPY & EMDR: EP. 314
SCOTT STOLARICK is a clinical psychotherapist who specializes in trauma resolution, sexual addiction, couples therapy, and work with forensic populations. His trauma-informed expertise and Level II E.M.D.R. training offer not just clinical know-how but a grounded wisdom for both mental health professionals and those on healing journeys. At Mosaic Pathway Counseling, Scott supports individuals and couples working through anxiety, depression, and addiction, helping unheard voices transform their stories. Scott’s commitment to cultivating safe therapeutic environments aligns beautifully with holistic health. With post Master’s training in leadership, his perspective bridges clinical practice with growth and empowerment.
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JEREMY SPILLANE: ALIVE IN THE AFTERLIFE: EP. 313
03/22/2026
JEREMY SPILLANE: ALIVE IN THE AFTERLIFE: EP. 313
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, evidence-led exploration of continuity of what may follow physical death—offering both reassurance for the bereaved and thoughtful material for sceptics. afterlife.co.uk
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ALLIE CHANDLER: HEALING FROM LYME DISEASE, MOLD, PARASITES & SOME DOCTORS: EP. 312
03/15/2026
ALLIE CHANDLER: HEALING FROM LYME DISEASE, MOLD, PARASITES & SOME DOCTORS: EP. 312
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 looks normal” test results. Those years of being bedbound, losing 35 pounds in two months, and navigating complex health protocols taught her exactly what patients are looking for—and how to help practitioners reach them. This personal experience, combined with her Master’s in Writing from California College of the Arts, gave her a unique perspective on wellness marketing. She understood both the science and the human story behind it. Her career includes leadership roles at some of the biggest names in functional medicine. Today, through Upsell Health, Allie offers her Practitioner Archetype Framework and done-for-you marketing services, helping healers build practices that thrive—without sacrificing their health or authenticity in the process. upsellhealth.com/archetype
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DAMI ROELSE: SPIRITUAL HIKING: EP. 311
03/08/2026
DAMI ROELSE: SPIRITUAL HIKING: EP. 311
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 ten-year on/off trek across the Pacific Crest Trail from wilderness challenges to dealing with grief after the loss of her husband. Dami talks about the rhythm and voices of nature and what she has learned about being human through her relationship with nature. https://www.transformation-travel.com/
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TARA PORTELLI: PSILOCYBIN THERAPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH: EP.310
03/02/2026
TARA PORTELLI: PSILOCYBIN THERAPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH: EP.310
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 treatment and positive reputation. We also discuss: The Powerful Role of Hypnosis in Reprogramming the Unconscious Mind and Healing Trauma From Paramedic Burnout to Transformative Psilocybin Retreats Expanding Consciousness: Access Greater Wisdom and Find Hope in uncertain times Why our trauma stories are holding us back from achieving our greatest potential With thirteen plus years as a leader in the health and wellness field, writer of The Nude Mushroomhealth and wellness blog, speaker and author, Tara offer a unique perspective to approaching deep rooted illness from a physical, emotional and spiritual level.
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MELANIE ICARD: HEART HEALTH: EP. 309
02/22/2026
MELANIE ICARD: HEART HEALTH: EP. 309
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 aging, and she’s passionate about making advanced, root-cause healing feel accessible for those who refuse to settle for chronic prescriptions. With over 15,000 proactive adults following her advice, she brings both credibility and genuine connection to health-conscious listeners seeking lasting answers. www.drmelicard.com
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ADAM RIZVI, M.D.: LOVE KNOWS NO DEATH: EP. 308
02/08/2026
ADAM RIZVI, M.D.: LOVE KNOWS NO DEATH: EP. 308
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 transcend explanation, revealing an undeniable sacred presence during He talks about profound healing and life-changing insights discovered during this sacred time of transition. He discusses extraordinary moments around death and how he and the dying person’s loved ones have been affected.. Adam speaks of personal experiences of synchronicity (e.g., his father’s passing on a pilgrimage. The book affirms that consciousness continues beyond physical death, citing overwhelming evidence and personal reflection. “Even after bodily death, the seemingly separated mind keeps on going and dreaming”. Death is portrayed as symbolic of the belief in separation. Healing occurs by recognizing death’s unreality: “The first step in forgiving death is to recognize its unreality... “The most real thing is love”.
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AXAY SHAH:IN NATURE WE TRUST WITH RAW FOODS: EP. 307
02/01/2026
AXAY SHAH:IN NATURE WE TRUST WITH RAW FOODS: EP. 307
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
01/25/2026
SOFIA DIN, M.D.: EXTENDING HEALTHSPAN WITH NEW MODALITIES & TECHNOLOGY: EP.306
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 exclusive.Determined to give patients agency over their health, she retrained in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, mastering the latest FDA-cleared technologies, medications, and integrative therapies. Author of “Do We Really Need Botox?”, Dr. Din shares a holistic, sciencebacked framework for extending healthspan and beautyspan without excessivesurgery. Featured in major press, TV, and TEDx, she engages audiences with practical, empowering strategies to lift their bodies out of life’s natural “pauses,” maximize vitality, nd redefine beauty as an essential part of talk about: We talk about:e x p e r t g u e s • How to lift your body out of its naturally programmed “pauses” (menopause, andropause) • The world’s fastest anti-aging medicine • The relationship between your Lifespan, Healthspan & Beautyspan • Best antiaging supplements and where to get them. - How AI will be used in the very near future to improve the healthy experience.
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