THE EXPLODING HUMAN with Bob Nickman

Imagine you're being sedated for a major operation, and just before you fall asleep, you find out the surgeon has no choice but to implant a device that will not only NOT work but will begin to disintegrate inside your body in the coming years, likely causing you unnecessary pain and suffering. You'd stop the procedure immediately, I imagine. However, according to renowned researcher and board-certified spine surgeon DR. ARDAVAN ASLIE, every day, spinal surgery patients undergo major procedures, unaware they are about to receive that device.

Dr. Aslie discusses what a spine surgeion acutally does in surgery, how they are trained and what he needs to be changed in order to deliver porper care to patients. He explains the history of spine surgery and the dangers of corporate money influencing medical decisions and patient saftery. His new book "Corporate Spine," details his ongoing research in and mission to remove corporate influence and improve training in the field of spine surgery.

UC Berkeley professor GEORGINA KEEGE talks about growing up with blindness and her work as an author, and professor of Creative Writing and Disability Studies. She discusses some of her challenges, misperceptions people have about blindness, the use of technology to aid the blind and the opportunity to become a college professor as a result of the American Disabilities Act. Georgina also talks about her annoyance with Helen Keller and her book Blind Rage.

YI SONG is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine,(DOM), raised in Beijing in a 17-generation medical family, She trained in Pathology at Brown University before focusing on regenerative and holistic healing. She has operated a holistic clinic in Boston since 2004 and founded the Zenerchi Retreat in Colombia in 2018, where she offers advanced stem cell therapies. Integrating stem cell therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and anti-aging treatments, Dr. Song aims to help people live longer, healthier lives. We talk about what inspired her to write her book, "Regeneration Effect: Sacred Wisdom for Staying Young."

After years of practicing acupuncture and Oriental medicine in Boston, Dr. Song recognized a significant limitation within conventional healthcare: most systems are designed to manage disease after it develops rather than preserve regenerative capacity before decline becomes irreversible. This realization led her to explore regenerative biotechnology as a natural extension of her medical philosophy.

In 2021, she began integrating high-quality lab-expanded umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells into her clinical model. Through careful dosing, personalized delivery methods, and strict quality standards, she developed a practice centered on restoring the body's regenerative intelligence rather than simply suppressing symptoms.

Dr. Song's approach is defined by three principles: treat the root cause, respect individual constitution, and combine ancient medical wisdom with modern biomedical science. Her patients include individuals facing chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, neurological decline, and age-related degeneration who are seeking structured, research-informed alternatives.

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LAURA EIMAN was a sugar addict and junk food junkie for 45 years. She says, "I shouldn't be alive today. My epitaph would have read "Death by doughnuts and Dove Bars."

23 years ago, overweight, newly divorced, without direction and unemployed, I began studying the mindset of Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and Greek philosophers. I developed a unique, mental confidence program to overcome my negative attitude, lack of direction and life-threatening sugar addiction for good. Wow, did I get results! I started winning in many areas of my life.

Today at age 70, I am 23 years off sugar and junk food. I continue to win in many areas of my life because daily I possess an invincible confidence in myself. I think like a Navy SEAL and practice the "never quit" habits of Olympians. "

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MATT BERNSTEIN, MD has a holistic view of how what we eat profoundly impacts how we feel and function. As a physician and educator, he's deeply committed to helping people understand the connection between nutrition and mental health, showing how food can be a foundational tool for healing anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses.

Dr. Bernstein is a psychiatrist who is educating patients and families on the relationship between metabolism and mental illness. 50% of people with severe mental illness also have metabolic syndrome. As the CEO of Accord, a first-of-its-kind residential program, he is helping to lead a paradigm shift in mental health treatment, creating a more humane, healthy, and effective approach. Dr. Bernstein's personal experience with his sons has played a vital role in how he works with patients and why he is so passionate about ensuring proper nutrition at a younger age to help prevent mental illness.

Dr. Bernstein teaches how dietary intervention can be a powerful treatment for those with mental illness and breaks down the how and why. We talk about:

• The Evidence Behind A Ketogenic Diet & Mental Health

• The Mechanisms of How Ketones Improve Brain Health

• How Ketones Improve Mitochondrial Health

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Dr. Matt Bernstein is a board-certified psychiatrist and a leading voice in metabolic psychiatry, with 25 years of experience helping individuals achieve full mental health and functional recovery.

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GEOFF THOMPSON is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter, penning multi-award-winning films for luminaries such as Ray Winstone and Orlando Bloom. Geoff is also among the world's highest-ranking self-defence and martial arts instructors.

Geoff was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old, he was unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm and long bouts of debilitating depression. In this deeply empirical study, Thompson reveals the true definition and the incredible power of forgiveness, clearly defining the difference between forgiving someone and letting them off.

Geoff can be found on Instagram @Geoff_Thompson_Official

DR. DEB BUTLER is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach, and even taught at The Life Coach School for the amazing Brooke Castillo. Before that? She spent 30 years as a Board CertifiedChiropractor, Nutritionist and Acupuncturist. She is the host of the podcast "ThINNER Peace In Menopause and Beyond" and has been featured as a guest on various podcasts as well.Dr. Deb spent decades struggling with her weightand yo-yo dieting. She went on her last diet at the age of 50 and has been free of the diet culture ever since. She read, researched, and created aprogram to help other women. If you have been battling your weight and relationship with food your whole life… and now menopause is making it harderthan ever... Dr. Deb can teach you to change the way you think, so that this is the very last time you have to lose weight. Deb says, "Diets don't work. In order to reach and maintain your desired weight deprivation-free you need to reestablish a strong mind-body connection."

Podcast: THINNER Peace In Menopause and Beyond

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JOE SMARRO, a Marine Corps veteran, former police officer, and nationally recognized mental health advocate who is transforming crisis intervention and suicide prevention—especially for first responders.

Joe co-founded the San Antonio Police Department's Mental Health Unit, reshaping how law enforcement handles mental health crises with empathy, connection, and calm solutions. His groundbreaking work has been featured in the Emmy-winning HBO documentary Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops and his TEDx talk, I See You, has inspired thousands.

Now, as the founder of SolutionPoint+, Joe trains organizations, first responders, and leaders nationwide on mental wellness, crisis intervention, and resilience. His bestselling book,Unarmed, teaches how courage, compassion, and connection can save livesWe discuss

• Mental Health in Public Safety – Transforming crisis response and intervention

• Empathy as a De-escalation Tool – How compassion leads to better outcomes

• Suicide Prevention & Resilience – Helping first responders and communities stay strong

• Understanding Human Behavior in Crisis – Turning high-stress moments into opportunities for connection

• Building Stronger, Safer Communities – Strategies for fostering trust and collaboration

Joe's message is simple: leading with empathy saves lives.

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LEIGH FELDMAN has spent 20 years teaching kids to cook through Young Chefs Academy. He's been featured on Fox and works with thousands of families. We talk about why hands-on cooking works better than nagging picky eaters , how cooking doubles as real-world learning , and building confidence and life skills through food .

• Cooking builds confidence, not just culinary skills Children gain hands-on experience that encourages independence, self-esteem, and personal growth.

• The kitchen becomes a screen-free learning environment Classes combine tactile learning, creativity, STEM concepts, and social connection.

• Food education creates healthier habits Students explore nutrition, meal planning, portion awareness, and trying new foods.

• Every child deserves a place to shine For some students, cooking becomes the activity where confidence finally clicks.

• Families benefit too Skills learned in class often carry into the home, encouraging family meals and shared experiences.

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LAURA DABNEY, M.D. is a psychiatrist, relationship expert, and founder of Relationship RX, a coaching and education platform focused on clarity in complex relationships. For over two decades, Dr. Dabney has worked with high-functioning adults struggling in painful relational patterns, often involving personality disorders, helping them understand what's really happening beneath chronic conflict, emotional volatility, and repeated relational breakdowns. Dabney has found a particular audience with executive men who are high achievers at work but struggle in personal relationships.

A long-time member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychoanalytic Association, Dr. Dabney has been a quoted expert in national outlets including NBC News, USA Today, Everyday Health, Bustle, PopSugar UK, and The EveryMom, and a repeat guest on widely listened-to podcasts such as Optimal Daily Living and The Mental Illness Happy Hour. Known for her calm, non-sensational approach, she translates psychodynamic insight into practical frameworks that help people move from confusion and self-doubt to clarity, agency, and emotional stability in the workplace, friendships and familial relationships.

Her new book I Need You…Now Go Away! Reclaiming Your Life When You or Someone You Love Has a Personality Disorder is a psychiatrist's clear and compassionate guide to understanding and breaking the unconscious relationship patterns that keep high-functioning adults stuck in painful dynamics.

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