THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

Renowned nephrologist DR. PAUL KIMMEL takes us on an eye-opening journey through the history of kidney disease, dialysis, and transplantation. Drawing on both his extensive research and decades of experience in the field, he explains the development of treatments, technologies, and medical practices that have advanced the care of patients with kidney disease. He illuminates the impact of medical advances on the lives of those suffering from this debilitating disease and offers a clear understanding of the challenges that remain.   The kidney is an extraordinary organ – in many ways the regulator, the metronome, the keeper of the human body’s delicate equilibrium.  On a given day, minute by minute, it purifies the body of toxins it encounters from diet, climate, activity, and injury. It allows us to be and to move in the world. And yet most of us know so very little about these extraordinary vessels nestled in our bodies – and indeed millions of us only really learn about them when they stop working. Nearly a million Americans every year have end stage kidney disease, about 37 million have some form of chronic kidney disease.  And it is an incredibly common universe of challenge and ailment that, until relatively recently, would simply kill those afflicted with it.      In his new book, “The Body’s Keepers: A Social History Of Kidney Failure And Its Treatments,” Dr. Kimmel also reveals the inequities and injustices at the heart of America's healthcare system. Filled with case studies, personal histories, and first-hand accounts, the book reveals the shocking truth about the exploitation of vulnerable populations in the pursuit of profit. Kimmel examines how disparities in access to care have led to life-threatening consequences for many Americans. He also looks at the ways in which the medical industry has profited from the suffering of others, and how the path to health equity is still far from being realized. With unflinching honesty and a passionate commitment to social justice, his book is an essential read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of modern healthcare.  

JODI SCOTT  has over two decades of experience and a background in Health Psychology and pre-med, Her path has been a remarkable exploration of human health's boundaries. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Sierra Sage Herbs, Jodi, alongside her sister and mother, ignited a botanical revolution that birthed iconic brands like Green Goo First Aid and the groundbreaking Good Goo CBD line. Their commitment to plant-based product development, powered by a unique extraction process, has made waves across the globe, from national pharmacies to Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, and soon, Australia. Holding a B Corp certification, Jodi passionately champions her company's commitment to social good and environmental impact, emphasizing her unwavering dedication to authenticity and efficacy in all her endeavors. Jodi Scott is a true pioneer in the Health & Wellness industry!  

*THIS EPISODE IS A REPLAY OF EP. 152, WHICH  HAD THE MOST LISTENERS FOR "THE EXPLODING HUMAN" IN 2023 ON SPOTIFY.  Acclaimed data scientist and documentarian STEPHEN J. SHAW, the filmmaker behind the new documentary BIRTHGAP: Childless World,talks about the future of our societies as a result of declining birthrates. For the last 70 years, fertility rates have decreased by 50% worldwide, yet few of us have been thinking about the social and economic impact that communities will need to prepare for. The new film, shot in 24 countries, explores the phenomenon of the global birthrate decline through the lens of multiple societies worldwide to better understand why this is happening in the first place and how it will drastically affect the social and economic structures in the future.   “What we’re seeing is our societies are not preparing us for what lies ahead,” Shaw states.“We’re heading towards a future with too few taxpayers and too many retirees to support, communities that will decay with too few people left to live there, escalating taxes and intense challenges to maintain levels of pensions, healthcare, and welfare.” 

HELEN FINLAY is a Hollywood makeup artist and skincare expert with over 20 years' experience. Having worked on blockbuster movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and popular TV shows including Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Modern Family, Barry, and The Goldbergs, Helen has tried every product imaginable. Through her work, and as a woman going through menopause, Helen realized the lack of safe and effective skincare products specifically formulated for menopausal skin. This realization fueled her passion to create her own line of products that are straightforward, effective, and made with clean and healthy ingredients.  As a strong advocate for education around menopause and menopausal skin, Helen is dedicated to empowering women and ensuring they feel confident and beautiful in their skin. Finlay+Green’s skincare line embodies her passion and commitment to making a positive impact on women’s lives. www.finlayandgreen.com www.letstalkmenopause.org Noth American Menopause Society www.menopause.org

JONATHAN FITZGORDON is the creator  of the Rejuvenation Movement Method, which was  born out of Jonathan‘s personal and professional experience with changing the body’s habitual movement patterns through self-awareness and repetition. The program’s philosophy rests on the rock-solid belief in our ability to change and evolve as we age. Jonathan learned this firsthand, after stubbornly suffering through three knee surgeries and repeatedly re-injuring himself, he decided to step back to take a good look at how the body works. Injury-free these many years later, he helps people deal with stubborn chronic pain issues, improve athletic performance, and learn how to age gracefully in a modern world where that is increasingly difficult. Jonathan has been teaching yoga since 1995, teaching since 2000, and training yoga teachers since 2005. He owned and operated the Yoga Center of Brooklyn from 2001-2009 and is the creator of the CoreWalking Program, Psoas Release Party!, and the Be Your Own Healer Program.   Check out his programs and work at www.corewalking.com  and his podcast "A Step In The Right Direction".    

SUE SCHNEIDER, Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist, author, integrative health coach and certified mindfulness instructor. She has been teaching mindfulness meditation to students of all ages in university and community settings for over a decade. She currently leads community health and wellness initiatives as an Extension Professor and State Health Specialist at Colorado State University and has an integrative health coaching practice in Fort Colins, Colorado, where she lives with her husband, son, and two dogs.   

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,   

JOHN CAMPBELL talks about the effects of his childhood on challenges to forming relationships in all areas of his life. His new book, "Miracle Relationships: A Path to Freedom and Joy," is a  concise guide aimed to finding and maintaining peaceful, harmonious relationships, and will help people understand the purpose of these relationships and their gifts. John's personal story is filled with travel, adventure, family dysfunction, alcoholism and criminal enterprise, leading to a realization things needed to change.  We are all, without exception, in a relationship of some kind with someone. The most significant relationship is the one we have with ourselves. What is the reason for all the conflict in the world? Faulty relationships are the major causes. Here is a book which is full of wisdom and practical solutions to any relationship problem. We discuss how to transform relationships and discover the path to cultivating peaceful, joyful connections with anyone in your life – whether they're a partner, family member, friend, or colleague; breaking   the cycle to achiveve an eye-opening moment that unveils why recurring conflicts might be surfacing in your relationships, leading to newfound insights; ways to elevate your awareness and ;mbark on a journey to heighten your self-awareness and recognize that your feelings don't define you, empowering you to navigate emotions in healthier ways; how to shift your perception and unlock joyful living. John is an engaging and insightful raconteur whose honesty, compassion and humor continuously radiate.  

 DR. ABBY LEV is a psychotherapist, author, mediator, international speaker and executive coach in San Francisco, California. She is the director of the Bay Area CBT Center, a clinic that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals and couples break unhelpful patterns, develop healthier habits, and improve all areas of life. She has presented her research at numerous conferences and her work has been featured in various news outlets such as: The New York Post, CNBC, Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Dr. Drew, Bloomberg News, Verywell Mind, MSN, Psych Central, Psychologists Off the Clock, Dateable, along with others. Dr. Lev is also the founder of CBTonline.com, an online platform that connects people with online therapists who specialize in behavioral therapy and offers CBT resources such as webinars, online courses, videos, worksheets, mindfulness audio, and much more. Abby utilizes evidence-based practices to help people who are struggling with a variety of issues live happier and more fulfilling lives. She also discusss Narcissistic Personaity Disorder (NPD), various attachment styles and "schemas" using examples from her years of practice. www.bayareacbtcenter.com www. cbtonline.com  

DR. HEATHER STONE, is one of the leading functional medicine practitioners globally who is altering the ways we understand and treat both common and rare autoimmune diseases.   Dr. Heather was diagnosed with low thyroid and Hashimotos. No one could help her, so she became a doctor and figured it out on her own. She used this challenge to build her thyroid transformation blueprint that is now the foundation of her very successful clinical practice.  With over two decades of clinical experience and a reputation as one of the world's leading practitioners, Dr. Stone has dedicated her life's work to transforming the lives of thousands of women. She has a remarkable talent for unraveling the mysteries surrounding hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, offering effective solutions that enable women to reclaim their happiness, health, and physical appearance.  In this episode we talk about getting to the root cause of autoimmmune dissease, the way in which insurance companies worik against patients, flaws in looking at testing results and the ways in which the pharmaceutical, food and agriculture businesses  put profits above health. Her functional approach offers solutions and hope to women who have been struggling with autoimmune issues.