

THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman
Bob Nickman
Interviews with people in the fields of health and healing in body, mind and spirit..
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Jul 20, 2025 • 48min
MALITTA SEAMON: ARE YOU RUNNING ON EMPTY?: EP. 280
MALITTA SEAMON is the author of “Mindset Freedom: Seven Steps to Unlock Your Power In Life, Love, and Leadership”, 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, over-accommodating, and over-delivering to meet other people’s expectations?” For years, that’s exactly what Malitta did.While building an eight-figure business with her husband, Brad Seamon, and raising a family, she continually adjusted and overperformed to meet roles and standards defined by others. Until the cost of contortion became too high. The business hit a breaking point—and so did her marriage. In the fallout, Malitta finally asked herself a question too many high-achieving women avoid: What would it look like to lead without apology—and live without shape-shifting? We talk about: Why women feel pressure to contort—trying to “make it work” at their own expense. The subtle but powerful signs that you’re bending too far. The real cost of chronic self-adjustment—emotionally, professionally, and relationally. Why chasing “balance” keeps us stuck—and what to pursue instead. How to stop the cycle of self-betrayal and start leading with clarity, courage, and authenticity.

Jul 13, 2025 • 39min
TAM SMITH: FERTILITY, JU-JU MAMAS & SPIRIT BABIES: EP.279
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 connection between spirituality and fertility, as well as ancestral beliefs, trauma and partnership. Tam definitely inspires! Instagram: TamInspires Website: www.TamInspires.com

Jul 6, 2025 • 54min
KATHRYN FORD, MD: FINDING JOY & CONNECTION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP: EP. 278
DR. 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

Jun 29, 2025 • 50min
STEPHEN CHONG: TALES FROM THE AFTERLIFE; A NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE
STEPHEN CHONG had a profound Spiritual Awakening Experience in 2019 after he fell five metres off a ladder and fractured his neck. Stephen says, "This life experience is what I know and understand to be a ‘Pivot or Turning Point’ … where I had to choose what happens after. It was about three months into the rehabilitation when things became a little clearer." Stepen's. new book, The Afterlife; A Journey To: Now You Know What Will Happen, delves into his Near-Death Experience (NDE) talking about what Heaven was like, how he came to understand the rules of Heaven, and the incredible guides, events and scenarios which take place there. He also offers the following about "purgatory",,, "Upon death, we passage through a tunnel of light and the silver cord (which connects the eternal soul to the physical body) is severed, and unlike an NDE, we are unable to return. Entry into these ‘Mists’ or ‘Purgatory’ confirms our life’s journey through the law of ‘What you sow, so shall you reap’. It is a confrontation with the self. What you have done (or not done) and what you have ‘caused to effect’ in your fellow man. It is a ‘Life Review’ where every moment of life is flashed before you and you see what you have done to and for people. In this place, ‘The emperor wears no clothes’. Your status, position, title, etc. are null and void. It is what you have done to others that holds the key … we are all one in spirit … ‘Whatyou have done to another, you do to yourself’."

Jun 22, 2025 • 51min
SONIA JHAS: HOW FREE DO YOU WANT TO BE?: EP. 276
SONIA JHAS is the South Asian award-winning mindset expert, TEDx speaker, certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and author of I’ll Start Again Tomorrow: And Other Lies I’ve Told Myself [Page Two; February 28, 2023], Sonia knows what it means to put off for tomorrow what you could be achieving today. Now she’s helping people achieve their goals without burning out or stretching themselves too thin. Sonia gave up her skyrocketing corporate career and began searching for a new path that resonated with her core. Eventually, she transformed her life through deep analysis, education, determination, and willpower. Through her journey, Sonia uncovered a deep passion for wellness, as well as a driving desire to help others bolster their self-confidence and become the boss of their own life.We discuss: How to Fight Those On-Again, Off-Again Behaviors and Mindset, and Keep from Living in a Rut Fending Off Feelings of Low Self-Worth, Poor Self-Esteem, and Negative Self-Talk What People Who are Susceptible to Trends Can Do to Live More in Alignment with Themselves Paralyzed By Fear? What to Do to Release Those Feelings and Move Forward from Them Drop the Excuses! Five Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In, and Stay, In Shape Feeling House-Bound? Six Ways to Make Sure You’re Moving Your Body Tune into Your Personal Values and Stay True to Yourself Are You a People-Pleaser? How to Turn this Around and Find a Happy Balance How to Practice Happiness and Keep It with You Every Day The “Mind-Work” and “Body-Work” that Goes Hand-in-Hand with True Health Releasing Legacy Values, Limiting Beliefs, and Perfectionist Tendencies in Order to Truly Transform Yourself How to Step Back from the “Am I Skinny Yet?” Narrative,

Jun 15, 2025 • 36min
SUE BUSHELL: YOGA FOR ANYONE & CULTIVATING THE BEGINNER'S MIND: EP. 275
SUE BUSHELL is a multi-award-winning writer transformed by over 25 years of dedicated yoga practice. Her exploration of this ancient discipline has shaped her understanding of wellness, spirituality, and extensive contributions to the media and publication industries. We talk about her new book, “Radiant Bliss” which offers a holistic approach to yoga, covering not just physical postures but also mental and spiritual practices. She also talks about the power of cultivating “the beginner’s mind.” Beyond personal practice, Sue has completed rigorous training, including a three-year Ashtanga yoga teacher program and intensive studies at the Hard Light Meditation Centre. These experiences ground her approach in both tradition and contemporary wisdom. Dru Yoga, a dynamic and holistic style with roots in Gandhian philosophy, has been her focus for the past 15 years. Sue is a certified Dru Yoga and Meditation teacher, specializing in Kids and Teens, with advanced studies in Post Graduate Mastery and Steps to Enlightenment. Sue discusses: Core Themes of Transformation and Wellness, such as personal transformation, wellness, and how yoga can be a tool for profound life changes. Yoga and Modern Life: EShe explores the book addresses the challenges of modern life and how yoga can be integrated into busy schedules to promote mental and physical health. Scientific Insights: We talk about the research and scientific studies that back the yoga practices emphasizing the benefits proven by science. Holistic Approach to Yoga: Personal Stories or Case Studies: roup. Yoga for Mental Health and Tips for Integrating Yoga into Daily Life: Radiant Bliss also extends beyond the physical, unveiling yoga's profoundly spiritual heart - the sacred dance of dynamic movement and soul-pervading stillness. You’ll harmonize your life’s trajectory through teachings on ethical principles, breathwork, and more. www.radiantbliss.yoga

Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
RAVINDER TAYLOR: MIND TRAINING; THE SCIENCE OF SELF-EMPOWERMENT: EP. 274
RAVINDER TAYLOR is not just a seasoned mind science researcher—she’s a captivating storyteller with a deeply inspiring journey. From triumphing over racial bigotry in the UK to healing herself from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ravinder’s life has been a testament to the extraordinary power of the mind. She transitioned from a biology lab to a 30-year career in hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and researching mental empowerment, culminating in Mind Training. Ravinder makes complex neuroscience approachable and practical, sharing tools anyone can use to break free from self-limiting behaviors and live a life of greater happiness, health, and fulfillment. She discusses: The science of "rewiring the brain" to improve success, well-being, and relationships. How mental habits and self-sabotaging behaviors form—and science-backed methods to break them. The role of mindfulness, neuroplasticity, and emotional intelligence in everyday life. Harnessing the unconscious mind to make better decisions and take control of your life. The connection between mind, health, and well-being—and how small changes can create big impacts. How belief alone can heal or harm. Rewiring the Brain for Wellness – Using neuroplasticity to break stress cycles and optimize health. Alternative Healing & The Mind – How hypnotherapy, visualization, and How Negative Thinking Affects Physical Health – Practical strategies to counteract stress and emotional toxicity. Practical exercises and tips from her book Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment that listeners can try immediately. Ravinder’s insights combine cutting-edge science with a warm, engaging delivery. Whether your focus is on self-development, psychology, wellness, or personal empowerment, she offers real, practical strategies to take charge of one’s mind and life. www.ravindertaylor.com

May 25, 2025 • 32min
JENAE ALT: SEXUAL HEALTH, INTIMACY & SKINCARE WITH CBD: EP. 272
JENAE ALT is a trailblazer in women’s health and beauty, dedicated to empowering women through natural products. As founder of Neo Sensual, Jenae promotes sexual health and skincare, leveraging CBD’s transformative benefits. With a background in beauty and a passion for holistic wellness, she’s built a strong reputation in the cannabis industry. Jenae is also an award-winning actress, former news anchor, and founder of SkinnyWeed, a groundbreaking nano-encapsulated appetite suppressant. Known for creating impactful collaborations, she embodies a boss woman spirit, leading the way in wellness and beauty. Jenae’s personal motto is, “Nothing tastes as good as SkinnyWeed feels.” She is also a proud mother to Lucas Altschwager, a UCSB graduate. www.neosensual.com

May 18, 2025 • 49min
ANTRA GETZOFF & MARIA ENSEBELLA: REINVENTING COOL WITH CRYOTHERAPY: EP. 271
ANTRA GETZOFF & MARIA ENSEBELLA discuss the healing power of cryotherapy and their new book, “Reinventing Cool: How to Make COLD Your Best Ally Against Inflammation, Pain and Aging,” in which they explain the science behind why modern-day whole-body cryotherapy is not like ‘an ice bath on steroids’ and just why it really is the best option for your health. Antra Getzoff, born and schooled in Latvia, has been a cryotherapy & wellness entrepreneur for more than 13 years of her diverse career in business. Like most cryotherapy aficionados, she first discovered the power of cold on her own body, finding stress relief, energy boost and sleep improvement in the difficult times of running a 250-people company through the 2008 financial crisis. In 2018, Antra founded the International Alliance for Cryotherapy Professionals (CryoProsUnited) – an industry-unifying resource and training platform and community that soon grew to several thousand members worldwide. Reborn into GetResultsCo, her company keeps educating cryotherapy providers and promoting the best practices in the industry. She is also a Vice-Chair of the Global Wellness Institute Cryotherapy Initiative. Maria Ensabella had always had a keen eye for health and fitness; actually, more aesthetics and fitness than health. Weight training, marathons, yoga, boxing etc. At the heart of her journey was the amazing concept of Cryotherapy, the centerpiece of her life, and the backbone of her health optimisation and wealth accumulation. While visiting New York City, Maria was introduced to Whole Body Cryotherapy and decided to research it and try out a session; it felt amazing, like a million bucks. The positive experience with Cryotherapy led to trying further sessions in Melbourne and Sydney, again resulting in amazing results, Maria felt like she was walking on air. So, upon her return to London, she was disappointed to discover that this renewing therapy was simply not accessible. She immediately quit her job and decided to establish a clinic where others could enjoy the numerous benefits of this rejuvenating therapy. It was a huge risk, but one worth taking and so, LondonCryo was born. In their book they also describes unique client case studies and little-known scientific research.

May 11, 2025 • 1h 1min
PHIL WILSON: FAR INFRARED SAUNAS & LIVING IN THE "NOW": EP. 270
PHIL WILSON received an honors degree in mathematics in 1970 and then spent 5 years studying the history and philosophy of mathematics in graduate school. In 1970, he had an out-of-body experience and a kundalini awakening. These two incidents made Phil very sensitive and propelled him from the world of mathematics into the world of Holistic Health. Phil became a pioneer in the 1970s, promoting fasting, herbs, and a pure diet. In 1980, he opened a health food store and health food distribution company, focusing on selling cutting-edge nutritional products and massage tools to over 1,100 health food stores and health professionals monthly. In 2002, Phil was introduced to the Relax Far Infrared Sauna. He has spent the last 22 years educating many about not only the benefits of Far Infrared Light but also the incredible difference between the light emitted from the Relax Sauna and the frequency of light energy emitted by other good infrared saunas. We not only discuss the benefits of the latest in sauna technology, but the concept of living in the now, the parasympathetic nervous system and the importance of connection to the Earth and other people. Phil considers the Relax Sauna the pinnacle of all the products he has ever promoted that promote health and freedom for the individual. He has exhibited the Relax Sauna at over 500 conferences, and out of the 150,000 who have experienced it at conferences, he has seen at least 30,000 – 40,000 minor or significant miracles. Phil’s talks and interviews are highly informative, laced with humor and wisdom, and uplifting! Phil Wilson's journey. His dive into holistic health following a transformative experience has shaped his unique outlook. Phil's pioneering work with cutting-edge nutritional products and especially the Relax Far Infrared Sauna stands out. Over 6000 units sold speaks to his impact in the field. His stories of the thousands who've experienced what he calls "miracles" through the sauna are inspiring. phil@relaxsunas.com relaxsaunas.com