THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

ELAZAR ASLAN is the founder and CEO of Caterfly Solutions, a firm offering coaching, workshops, and rigorous programs to leaders and organizations, so they can operate from their peak potential and have a positive and sustainable impact on their communities and the world.Elazar has been an entrepreneur, and restauranteur, as well as an executive at Kraft Foods, American Express and ADP.  He is a co-developer of the Boundless Leadership Program and his personal journey to boundless leadership is the why and how of all his work.

TRICIA NELSON talks about her program Heal Your Hunger, which deals with the core of emotional eating. Through her own struggles with binge eating, addiction and childhood trauma she discovered a method that works for her and others who have been unsuccessful with other ways of managing issues with food. She is kind and direct in describing what goes on inside many people who battle overeating and binging and how she works to uncover the underlying emotional reasons to empower profound change. We talk about cravings, sugar addiction, carbs and our desire to avoid pain, which can create more pain. A frank and honest talk!

ZACK COIL works with the non-profit The People Concern, taking on the many challenges of finding housing for people experiencing homelessness. The organization works with city, county and federal entities to meet the neds of those requiring treatment for  mental health, drug and alcohol issues, illnesst and abuse --  and to find temporary and permanent housing. Zaxk's knowledge of the crisis and deep compassion make him a powerful advocate for those currently living on the streets. In Los Angeles County alone, it is estimated there are over 70,000 people who are homeless.   There is a solution!

KATHERINE O'SHEA  talks about the many gifts we receive from our pets such as unconditional love, understanding and positive energy. Since childhood she has experienced a deep connection and understanding of pets and how they communicate their needs and feelings. She has blended her studies in Taoist science with her inner knowing of animals, to create Soul Light Pet Services www.soullightpetservices.org, where she helps pet owners with pet health and behavioral  issues and assists in locating lost pets. Her  positive.energy and approach to healing is a true delight to experience!

CRAIG ZUCKERMAN is the owner of Z-line Fitness a clinic in Santa Monica, Ca,, where he uses an array of techniques such as Pilates, Counter Muscle Balancing, cardio, weights and stability to overcome pain and injury. His personal story is one of injury and rehablilitation why became the catalyst to help others heal. He has helped people with Parkinson's, hip and knee replacement,hadn spinal injuries as well as training training corporate executives, Olympic athletes,  and pro golfers. We also talk about the value of stress reduction, thought management and drinking water. 

J. MICHAEL BENNETT, Ph.D has a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and served as a Defense Department scientist. He ia a successful high-tech inventor and entrepreneur and was the host of  the popular radio show Future Quake, which explored timely social issues. Living in "the buckle of the Bible Belt," Nashville, Mike loves to counter current evangelical thought and actions with scientific research, a knowledge of history and a sense of morality and compassion. We talk about climate change, environmental issues, infertility, greed and religiousity. His perspectives are based on careful research, historical knowledge and a commitment to leading a moral life.

THE CHAKRA DOCTOR (Rance Dunbar) tells an amazing story of personal transformation, Growing up in poverty and physically abused, he became involved in drugs and eventually prison. Always curious, he began reading about positivity, metaphysics and health, slowly changing his belief systems and way of life. Today he is a teacher and healer who is creating and eco village in Texas where those who wish to expand their inner life can experience his "unplug from the world" retreats. His story is of profound change, both outwardly and within.

DARRELL BECKER is  licensed acupuncturist and holistic health practitioner living on the big island in Hawaii. Darrell's passion is helping people find ways ofhealing when other methods may not have produced desired results. He talks about the germ vs. terrain models of disease and how  much of what we have been taught has been base on incorrect or incomplete information. Darrell discusses the importance of critical thinking and research when it comes to personal health. We talk history, education and the influence of big money in shaping our society. 

JIM GALE is the founder and CEO of Food Forest Abundance ; foodforetabundance.com, a company designed to assist and empower individuals and communities across the world to grow their own food. There are over 40 millions acres of lawn in the United States alone, which grown no food, drain water resources and use tons of poisons. Jim has created a very simple way to transform this land into abundant, healthy "food forests" at minimal cost. From consultation, to design and installation, anyone can easily grow an enormous variety of foods with less maintenance than is required to maintain a grassy lawn -- not to mention the benefits to health, food costs and the envronment.  Permaculture is the way forward to health and personal freedom. It is an idea whose time has come!  

In his second visit to the show, author, thinker and computer technologist, MARSHALL BRAIN, (www.marshallbrain.com) talks about the future of humanity in terms of "Singularity," the point at which accelerating technology surpasses human ability in brain power, biotechnology and perhaps consciousness. What does the future hold for mankind? How might these "advancements" alter, improve or harm us? Marshall has written several books on the subject and our discussion ranges from computers, AI and climate change to meditation and spirituality. Who are we, what do we want and where the hell are we going?