THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

JAMES SWEIGERT  talks about emerging from a traumatic childhood of chaos, abuse and alcoholism to take control of his life in a new way. His book "if You Say So" is the story of that journey and how he became a personal and business life coach, lecturer and entrepreneur. James is a man of inspiration, empowerment and great humor. 

Rehabilitation Specialist,  THOR (Ryan Thor),  talks about how his personal experiences with accidents, sports injuries and surgeries led him to his work in helping others to rehabilitate their bodies. Shoulder, knee, elbow and back injuries set him on a path to learn all he could about repairing your own body through proper strength training, stretching, posture and nutrition. He is a font of ane...

Author and podcaster  GIN STEPHENS  talks about her personal struggles with obesity and dieting and how she found the answer by changing her lifestyle through  Intermittent Fasting . It is not a one-size-fits-all way of eating and it is NOT A DIET, Gin tells us. Through anecdotes and backed by current scientific studiesm Gin shows us the advantages of intermittent tasing and its many benefits: inc...

In my third interview with DAVID RIPPY  we talk about his newest book The Immortal Soul. We discuss his work with deep relaxation, hypnosis and past life regression. He has used these tools to help others deal with pain and trauma and realize their full potential. He talks about the big questions: Why are we here? Will we see our departed loved ones again? What is our connection to the world of sp...

Spiritual explorer  SUE O'CALLAHAN  talks about her recent work with Light Language as a powerful healing modality, as well as her decades of study in meditation, shamanism and the importance of empowering the individual to find their own solutions. We talk about the educational system and its effect on children and adults and how we might become more compassionate and loving as both individuals a...

In his third visit to the show, licensed Marriage & Family Therapist  ALAN LIEBERT  talks about his take on life in Hollywood -- and the price many people pay trying to navigate what he likens to the Wild West. Having been a Hollywood executive prior to his career as a therapist, Alan shares a unique perspective on how "the business" affects the people in it and how to best achieve balance. We sha...

Grief is a much  misunderstood and avoided aspect of being human,  FREDDA WASSERMAN  of Our House Grief Support Center in West Los Angeles, talks frankly about the many manifestations of grief with the loss of a loved one. How does grief manifest  differently in different people? How long does grief last? What about dealing with  the negative feelings about the person who has died?  Who and when s...

ALLANA PRATT  talks about the barriers to intimacy and her work with individuals and couples in learning how to love oneself first, is essential. We talk about fear of intimacy, our beliefs about ourselves that don't serve us and how vulnerability is sexy. Allana has been a guest expert on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS and Fox. She has had over 5 million viewers on YouTube. Her ope...

Four-time cancer survivor  CINDE DOLPHIN,  talks about how she created a new product/solution for post-surgical drain carriers, now being used in many hospitals.  Potentially meeting the needs of 7 million patients,  and arising out of her own experience and necessity, her simple and ingenious idea is part of a new movement of patient-driven solutions. Her mission is empowerment, advocacy and a pr...

ELENI TSIKRIKAS  is passionate about her work as an Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher. She found this work after jettisoning a successful law career in Australia and migrating to the U.S. to pursue yoga studies.  She was eventually drawn to the ancient practice of  Ayurveda and its healing power through nature. Contrary to much of Western medicine, she understands "one-size does not fit all," and...

ROBERT BIRNBERG  talks about his lifelong study of yoga and what he has learned about what yoga really is -- you will be surprised. We learn how he has connected his knowledge to positive psychology and uses both in his practice, helping individuals live a more joyous and fulfilled life. We also talk about the limitations of psychedelics and where our educational system is failing in furthering ou...

DR. ELENA SHATENI  talks about medical training in Russia, her study of Eastern Medicine modalities and how she has trained her hands to tune in to  the music of the body to facilitate healing. We discuss both Western and Eastern medicine and their respective benefits, acupuncture, supplements, energy work. other unconventional healing modalities and the importance of keeping an open mind. Her wea...

Athlete  KIMMY MOSS,  invited me to experience an ICE BATH and it was an amazing and invigorating day. We talk about the physiological and psychological aspects of doing something this intense -- and how she learned about it from an Extreme Performance Training workshop in Hawaii, taught by big wave surfer Laird Hamilton and volleyball star Gabrielle Reece. She talks about non-competitive athletic...

In my second interview with therapist  ALAN LIEBERT  we talk about relationships both romantic and otherwise -- and the challenges to maintaining those relationships. We discuss the influence our family of origin has on us, the effects of differing perspectives has on relationships, various stresses and the importance of communication. Who knew this stuff was going to require so much effort? Ha!

When ELIZABETH COLBURN-MORAITES  discovered she had Multiple Sclerosis, it led her on a path of self-healing and discovery beginning with meditation. She later found the power and energy in crystals and became a healer and practitioner.  She also talks to me about her solo trip to Turkey and Nepal to study sound bowl therapy -- a courageous endeavor in itself, which has opened new doors in her wor...

I talk to  CAROL PRENTICE  about her path to becoming an Ayurveda practitioner and teacher of the Alexander Technique and yoga.  It all began with a back surgery at 16 years old which led to a life dedicated to helping others through finding answers to overcoming her own issues. We cover a wide-range of topics such as stress, breathing, gut health, the influence of technology and the mind/body rel...

MICHAEL FREDERICK  talks about his life's work studying and teaching the ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE, a powerful discipline to change unproductive mind/body habits and free the individual toward true creativity. He explains how fear, judgement and stress can be overcome and managed through new awareness. His knowledge and humor and open-mindedness make for a lively and informative talk.

Celebrated acting teacher  ELAINE WILLIAMS , talks about the powerful Meisner Technique, not only as a training for actors, but a transformational experience in opening up people emotionally to experience life in a new way. Her insights, sense of humor and passion for the work are truly inspiring. We delve beyond technique into truthful human behavior, tapping into the unconscious and allowing our...

OLIVIA BAREHAM  is a death midwife. I didn't know those existed either, but what a wonderful blessing she offers to both the dying and those left behind. We talk about the home funeral, the living funeral, ancient and modern rituals -- and how her training as a healer intersected with the AIDS epidemic, leading to her calling to provide a spiritual and healing transition for the dying. We deal wit...

ALAN LIEBERT  tells his miraculous story of being the only living survivor of a risky surgery where he had to be killed in order to save his life. This experience profoundly changed him, prompting him to dedicate himself to helping others as a licensed psychotherapist. We talk about what it means to be alive, how we define success, aging, how we choose to perceive the world and traffic. Amazing gu...

PAUL OLLINGER & MIKE CARANO  talk with me about how we relate to money, what it means to us and the ways money can be our friend or enemy. Mike opens up about the chaos around money which he experienced in his family of origin and how it has affected his adult life. Part informational, part comedy and part therapy, this episode was a lot of fun for me. Enjoy.

STEVE PULLEY  talks about bicycling across the country and speaking at treatment centers and recovery homes about his path to overcoming opioid addiction. We discuss the Collegiate Recovery Program which helped him -- and the program he helped found in Charleston. His story from having to withdraw from college five times to being admitted to a medical graduate school is truly inspiring and brings...

DR. CHRIS NORRIS  is a Behavioral Specialist who has worked with those who have autism, mental disorders, drug addiciton, and homeless teens. He talks about his own struggles as a young man and finding his calling the day he met a boy with Down's Syndrome.  We talk about how he works with parents and schools to help those with challenges and how his career has influenced, and been influenced by, h...

ANADEL BARBOUR  talks to me about a powerful therapeutic technique to treat trauma which shows results more rapidly than traditional "talk therapy." EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was first used to treat PTSD in soldiers and has since been used extensively  in healing other forms of trauma as well as alcoholism and addiction. Anadel explains the origins of EMDR, the actual te...

An energetic and exuberant  SUSAN FOXLEY  talks about her work as yoga teacher specializing in those with chronic pain; as well as her other pursuits as a life coach, hypnotherapist and healer. She blends her years of multi-faceted studies in her workshops EFFED UP TO FIXES UP.  She is a motivator and passionate teacher of positive thinking, prayer and meditation.  She truly lives what she teaches...