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.

TARA PORTELLI: PSILOCYBIN THERAPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH: EP. 245 11/17/2024

JUDI LARSON: MENTAL HEALTH, TRAUMA & ENERGY HEALING: EP. 244 11/10/2024

RAINIE HOWARD: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & BEYOND: EP. 243 11/03/2024

CHAD NOWLIN: INNOVATIONS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR CHRONIC PAIN: EP. 242 10/27/2024

CHAD NOWLIN: INNOVATIONS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR CHRONIC PAIN: EP. 242 DR. CHAD NOWLIN is a pioneering physical therapist and the Founder of NRG Physio, a revolutionary approach to physical therapy that emphasizes accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment. With a strong background in anatomy and a passion for improving musculoskeletal health, Chad has developed an innovative evaluation process called the Keystone Reset. This process challenges traditional physical therapy methods by addressing root causes rather than symptoms, providing comprehensive and lasting relief from chronic pain. Chad's expertise spans two primary audiences: individual consumers, particularly fitness enthusiasts dealing with chronic pain, and larger, self-funded employers aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve employee wellness. His clients are often those who have exhausted traditional medical treatments and are looking to avoid surgery. By focusing on correct and complete diagnoses, Chad ensures that patients receive the most effective and precise treatment. In the corporate sector, Chad works with employers and benefits advisors to integrate his advanced physical therapy methods into employee wellness programs. He has developed an effective, AI-driven text service that allows employees to access his therapeutic protocols remotely. This innovative solution is particularly beneficial for companies with multiple shifts, such as in warehousing and logistics, where traditional physical therapy appointments are impractical. By triaging cases through text and virtual consultations, Chad's approach minimizes productivity loss and healthcare costs while maximizing employee health outcomes. Chad's dedication to his field stems from his belief that everyone deserves access to superior physical therapy. He is committed to educating both individuals and organizations on the importance of comprehensive musculoskeletal care and the potential for avoiding unnecessary surgeries. (317) 707-9966 (call or text) /episode/index/show/theexplodinghuman/id/33591407

LANEY ROSENZWEIG: THE "ART" OF ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY: EP. 241 10/20/2024

JOHN LEWIS, PhD: HEALTHY SUGARS; POLYSACCHARIDES, NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTATION: EP. 240 10/13/2024

TJ OSHUN: TELEMEDICINE & THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE: EP.239 10/06/2024

JAMIE MUSTARD & DR. EUGENE LIPOV: FREEDOM FROM TRAUMA: EP. 09/29/2024

SAM TRIPOLI: HEALING WITH LAUGHTER: EP. 237 09/22/2024

JEFF LEBOWE: MUSHROOMS & MICROSDOSING: EP. 237 09/15/2024

OCEAN MALANDRA: PSYCHEDELICS & GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION: EP. 236 09/08/2024

OCEAN MALANDRA: PSYCHEDELICS & GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION: EP. 236 OCEAN MALANDRA talks about the renewed interest in psychedelics and their applications in mental, spiritual and physical health. He is a widely published freelance environmental journalist and travel writer who divides his time between Northern California and South America. His work has appeared in over 30 different media outlets, including Vice, Lonely Planet, USA Today, Mongabay, Earth Island Journal, High Times Magazine, Parabola Magazine and Paste Magazine, where he wrote the environmental column EarthRx. He is also the author of the Moon Travel Guide series to Colombia. His new book, co-edited with neuroscientst and Harvard researcher, Natalie Dyer PhD, titled “Infinite Perception: The Power of Psychedelics for Global Transformation” is an anthology of voices from the front line of the Psychedelic Renaissance.er, PhD. , is a Research Scientist with Connor Whole Health at University Hospitals, President of the Center for Reiki Research, and serves on the Scientific and Medical Network board. Natalie completed her doctorate in neuroscience at Queen’s University and postdoctoral fellowships in psychology at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. She has published many scientific papers and book chapters on postmaterialist science, psychedelics, and the therapeutic effects of integrative medicine practices, including yoga, acupuncture, mindfulness, and energy medicine, and is co-editor of the book Expanding Science: Visions of a Postmaterialist Paradigm. Natalie is also an energy medicine practitioner and teacher with clients around the world. Her passion is in understanding and addressing mental and physical health from a psychospiritual perspective. She lives in the woods on the east coast of Canada with her husband, artist Louis Dyer, and their daughter. We discuss the history of psychedelics along with current research and the future of their use in enhancing a wide variety of health and wellness challenges. Ocean brings a great deal of personal experience with shaman ritual as well as scientific research to the table in a frank discussion about human potential in body, mind and spirit. /episode/index/show/theexplodinghuman/id/32931122

LAURA DOYLE: HOW NOT TO GET DIVORCED: EP. 235 09/01/2024

ZACK ABBOTT: THE FUTURE OF PROBIOTICS: EP. 234 08/25/2024

MARIYA JAVED-PAYNE: BRAINSPOTTING & HEALING TRAUMA: EP. 233 08/18/2024

MARIYA JAVED-PAYNE: BRAINSPOTTING & HEALING TRAUMA: EP. 233 MARIYA JAVED-PAYNE, MSW, LICSW, LADC 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 health and wellness for individuals, communities, and societies. I believe in deep, nourishing, and holistic change that heals from the roots up.” I was born in India and lived in France, Brazil, and the United States all before the age of six. My experience with vastly different cultures piqued my curiosity about humans and diverse societies from a young age. Blending and assimilating my culture of origin with the United States has been and continues to be an integral part of my story. It has also shaped my ability to assist others in reclaiming their identities as multi-dimensional and complex human beings. These early life experiences in global societies defined my open worldview and appreciation for the diverse walks of life that humanity encompasses. I am grateful for the expansiveness they have provided my foundation. My own journey with addiction and my challenging path to recovery over ten years ago has also given me depth and compassion as a therapist. I gained a firsthand understanding of the quest of the human mind to find a sense of belonging and settledness in an ever-shifting world. These experiences have given me the ability to approach all people with openness, non-judgment, and patience. They have also taught me to be tenacious in my pursuit of healing self and others. Hope is a powerful survival mechanism. www.awakenconsultingservices.com /episode/index/show/theexplodinghuman/id/32623677

THOMAS EDWARDS: THE PROFESSIONAL WINGMAN: EP. 232 08/11/2024

WAYNE LEHRER: THE ART OF CONCIOUS AGING: EP. 231 08/04/2024

BRIAN HOLLEY: WHAT MY DOCTORS DIDN'T TELL ME ABOUT CANCER: EP. 230 07/28/2024

BRIAN HOLLEY: WHAT MY DOCTORS DIDN'T TELL ME ABOUT CANCER: EP. 230 In 2009, BRIAN HOLLEY was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and his left kidney was removed. There are now tumours in his pancreas, and one was recently found in his humerus and removed. Throughout this period, he has maintained symptom-free health largely through exercise, meditative practices and diet. This is the story of one man who continues to live a happy and active lifestyle while living with cancer and a book to give comfort and advice to others. Brian is an engaging speaker living in the U.K and the author of .”What My Doctors Didn't Tell Me About Cancer: What You Can Do to Support and Enhance Your Cancer Treatment” We talk about how he first discovered he had cancer, how his doctor’s approached treatment and how he became an advocate for himself in treating cancer with nutrition, supplements and meditation. Brian writes, “I've been living with kidney cancer since 2009. After a third operation in 2015, my cancer became metastatic, and 'visitors' took up residence in my lungs. I turned down chemotherapy and am very fortunate to be going strong nearly ten years later. Another 'visitor' was evicted from my left humerus, and I now have 'unpaying guests' lodging in six locations in my body. However, I'm able to lead an active and fulfilling life. (At 84, I sing and play guitar in a band, undertake some gardening, serve on two committees and take several walks of two or three miles each week.) “Cancer is sneaky. We can live with it for months, even years, without knowing it’s there. That’s perhaps because cancer is not something we catch but something that happens to our own cells when their DNA is corrupted.” And that is usually because of our lifestyle. “ . . . the first response to a problem should not be rejection but acceptance; acceptance of it and all its apparent implications. Yes, that sounds strange, but half the pain we suffer is in withstanding the idea that we should have to suffer at all.” In early 2022, my wife, Elizabeth, suggested I keep a cancer diary, which by 2023 had turned into a book. As I researched for the book, I was amazed at what I didn't know about cancer, having lived with it for so long. I'd spent time volunteering for Macmillan and attending support groups) and discovered that was true for most of us. I was shocked to find that my doctors didn't know some important things about cancer, too – how dangerous sugar could be, for instance. In 2023, with a broken humerus and prosthetic shoulder to deal with, the diary had grown into a book. I have continued my cancer diary, though, and will bequeath it to Cancer Research UK. Central to my book is my MEDS regimen: Mind, Exercise, Diet and Support. I take my 'MEDS' every day. My doctors are very dedicated and exceptionally hard-working. They all know a fantastic amount, but they can't know everything. There are many things we can do to support our immune systems and the treatment our doctors provide. We need to be self-advocates: to ask pertinent questions about the whys and wherefores of our treatment – and impertinent ones too if necessary. I refused chemotherapy again in 2022. It seems that I'm growing older faster than my tumours, which are growing big. I'm not at all afraid of dying, and I hope to die with cancer rather than of it. These last 15 years have been the richest time of my life. /episode/index/show/theexplodinghuman/id/32298377

MARCIA NAOMI BERGER: THE BIPOLAR THERAPIST: EP. 229 07/21/2024

DEB BUTLER: WEIGHT LOSS IN MENOPAUSE AND BEYOND: EP. 228 07/14/2024

ELLIOTT JUSTIN, MD: SEXTECH: EP. 227 07/07/2024

DAVID WEILL, M.D.: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH A TRANSPLANT SURGEON: EP. 226 06/30/2024

TAMRA SATTLER: BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER & MDMA TRTEAMENT: EP. 225 06/23/2024

KIM SHAPIRA: WHAT YOU'RE REALLY HUNGRY FOR; DIET & NUTRITION: EP. 224 06/16/2024

CRAIG GOLDBERG:THE LATEST IN SOUND & VIBRATION TECHNOLOGY: EP. 223 06/09/2024

CRAIG GOLDBERG:THE LATEST IN SOUND & VIBRATION TECHNOLOGY: EP. 223 CRAIG GOLDBERG is what many would say the world really needs right now: a Relaxation Expert! Craig is also a Certified Vibro-Acoustic Therapy Practitioner on a quest to help humanity achieve a deeper sense of inner calmness through the use of sound and vibration technology. He operates with roots in science and technology, and his work is backed by 40+ years of research showing the many benefits of this type of therapy. He is constantly exploring new ways to use Vibro-Acoustic to help people reduce stress and anxiety, heal, and transform their lives for the better. His journey began 10 years ago when his wife got sick and Modern medicine did not have answers, so he did what any one of us would do: He began searching. His journey has taken him down many roads in search of one thing: How to live a healthy life. Craig and his wife found diet and nutrition to be the gateway to better health. This love for healthy food led to a deep dive, into what he calls his three main environments: 1. What we put in our mouth 2. What we put on our skin 3. What we allow in the air around us Mastering these external environments led him to focusing inward. Craig, like so many others, was familiar with the benefits of meditation, but struggled to get into a meditative state. He made it something of a mission to hack the process to make it more accessible for those who struggled to get there. This led to the power of sound and vibration as a healing tool after experiencing profound effects for himself on a revolutionary Vibro-Acoustic bed called “The Sound Lounge.” Craig instantly knew this was the mindfulness and healing hack he’d been searching for and it sparked yet another deep dive into the human body and how it all works. In November 2016, he partnered with Dominic Carnevale, and inHarmony Interactive was born. Today, Craig is an advocate of the power of sound and vibration to heal and create positive changes in the lives of others.Craig and Dom continue to innovate their industry. inHarmony recently announced their Patent on the inHarmony Meditation Cushion, solidifying their position in the “Tech-Assisted Meditation” movement. Sound and vibration reset the nervous system and send signals to every muscle in the body to relax. Shifting from stressed and anxious to calm-and-relaxed is something we all need. /episode/index/show/theexplodinghuman/id/31666022

JIM STOPPANI, PhD: EXERCISE SCIENCE: EP. 222 06/02/2024

JIM STOPPANI, PhD: EXERCISE SCIENCE: EP. 222 JIM STOPPANI, PhD, is the leading authority on exercise science, sports nutrition, and supplementation. Over the past 15+ years, Dr. Stoppani has helped millions of people change their lives through science-based nutrition and supplement plans and expertly designed training programs. He received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. Following graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. In 2002, Dr. Stoppani was awarded the Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award by the American Physiological Society for his groundbreaking research. After his Yale stint, Dr. Stoppani was on the editorial staff at Weider Publications for 11 years, serving as Senior Science Editor for Muscle & Fitness, FLEX and Muscle & Fitness Hers magazines. In 2013, he left Weider to create the ground-breaking sports nutrition company JYM Supplement Science. Dr. Stoppani has authored or co-authored several books, including the Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength (Human Kinetics, 2006); the New York Times Bestseller LL Cool J’s Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle (Rodale, 2010); and Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2008). Dr. Stoppani has also been the personal nutrition and health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, including LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Mario Lopez. Through his various platforms – from print magazines and books to online as a featured expert on Bodybuilding.com and the owner of JimStoppani.com – Dr. Stoppani has become one of the most trusted, reliable sources of fitness information on the Internet. The JYMARMY Facebook group page – a community of passionate individuals who follow his training, nutrition and supplement plans – is one of the largest and most engaging online groups, with over 60,000 members. His personal and company mission is to change lives through proper training, nutrition and supplementation, all based on the latest scientific research, while following the motto of “Do the Right Thing.” WWW.JIMSTOPPANI.COM /episode/index/show/theexplodinghuman/id/31543757

GEETA NAYYAR, MD: MEDICAL MIS/DISINFORMATION & THE PROS/CONS OF TECH: EP. 221 05/26/2024

ROBERT JOHNSON: MUSHROOM MAGIC: EP. 220 05/19/2024

MARILYN HOROWITZ: INTUITION, CREATIVITY & HEALING WITH "WORD OF THE DAY": EP. 219 05/12/2024

JEFF GROSS, M.D.: ON THE FOREFRONT OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE: EP. 218 05/05/2024

LAURA EIMAN: SUGAR ADDICT TO WEIGHT LIFTER & CONFIDENCE COACH: EP. 217 04/28/2024

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