AWONDERJUNKIE

AWONDERJUNKIE

A WonderJunkie is someone who is passionately curious and has an insatiable appetite for learning. Curiosity and wonder lead to an infinite path of discoveryI created this podcast to share my love for learning, sharing and connecting. We live in an extraordinary time where technology enables us to learn and connect like never before.Join me on the journey as we learn from the hearts and minds of others.Open your mind, stay curious and enjoy the ride! “Those who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe are as good as dead; their eyes are closed” Albert Einstein

Episodes

January 25, 2026 54 mins

Founder and CEO of Quantum Lens Wellness, Oksana Hansen is a leader in the emerging field of quantum biology, specializing in circadian alignment, cellular healing, and mitochondrial optimization. After years as a corporate executive in the San Francisco Bay Area, Oksana’s personal health journey—culminating in a cancer diagnosis—led her to explore a deeper, more natural path to healing. She is now a Certified Applied Quantum Biolo...

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Dr. Large’s research areas include nonlinear dynamical systems, auditory neuroscience, and music psychology. He uses theoretical modeling in conjunction with behavioral, comparative, neurophysiological and neuroimaging techniques to understand how people respond to complex, temporally structured sequences of sound such as music and speech. He and his colleagues have pioneered the idea that attention is a dynamic, and inherently rhy...

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Dan Winter discusses the intricate relationship between consciousness, physics, and the nature of reality. He shares insights on the importance of light, the role of bliss in human experience, and the influence of extraterrestrial beings on human evolution. Winter emphasizes the significance of biologic architecture and sacred geometry in creating environments conducive to consciousness and well-being. He also explores the physics ...

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James Rodger Fleming is a historian of science and technology and professor of science, technology, and society at Colby College. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), elected “for pioneering studies on the history of meteorology and climate change and for the advancement of historical work within meteorological societies,” and a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society, elected for ...

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Journalist Del Bigtree issued a challenge to the head of infectious disease at Henry Ford, one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world: conduct the most thorough vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study that has ever been done. The expert took up the challenge and ran the study to prove Del wrong. That study never saw the light of day.  “Science demands questions and debate, not silence.” Executive Producer, Del Bigtree ...

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The Vital Choice Project (TVCP) is a PENDING 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit dedicated to empowering undergraduate students pursuing healthcare careers. Our mission is to educate future healthcare professionals in holistic healing and functional medicine, challenging the influence of Big Pharma on America’s healthcare system. We believe God created everything we need to be a healthy society! TVCP Chapters advocate for medical freed...

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Dr. Heidi Klessig discusses the complexities and ethical dilemmas surrounding organ donation and brain death. She shares her personal experiences as an anesthesiologist that led her to question the practices in the organ donation industry. The discussion covers the lack of transparency, the financial motivations behind organ procurement, the historical redefinitions of death, and the importance of informed consent. Dr. Klessig emph...

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Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Karl “Gus” Gustavson retired from the US military in 2024 after 22 years of active-duty service in the Special Operations community, including five years at SDV Team Two and 15 years at Naval Special Warfare Development  Group.

During his career, Gus was awarded various combat commendations including three Bronze Star Medals with combat valor, the Purple Heart Medal, 5 Joint Service Comm...

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Susan Blackmore is a psychologist, lecturer and writer best known for her book The Meme Machine (1999) and the textbook Consciousness: An Introduction (4th Edition 2024 with her daughter Emily Troscianko). She is a Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth, UK.

Her research interests includes memes, evolutionary theory, consciousness, NDEs, OBEs, free will, lucid dreams, sleep paralysis, drugs, psychedelics, spirituality and...

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Budimir Šobat held his breath for 24 minutes 37 seconds for the world record in 2021 at 56 years old.   Budimir shares his journey into freediving, discussing the challenges he faced, his training methodologies, and the importance of mindset and nutrition. He emphasizes the significance of breath control and equalization techniques in freediving, as well as his coaching philosophy and the development of athletes. The conversation a...

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Elyse shares her journey from struggling with anxiety and depression to discovering holistic healing practices that transformed her life. She shares how she shares these impactful methods and modalities with the world. She discusses the importance of somatic therapy, the role of nature in healing, and the significance of mindset shifts. Elyse emphasizes the need for presence in life, the challenges of detoxing from medications, and...

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Dan is a modern-day teacher, healer, and a world-renown pioneer in the field of Breathwork. He is one of the creators of Breath Therapy, and was among the original group of Internationally Certified Rebirthers. He is a master of Prana Yoga (the Hindu Science of Breath) and Chi Kung/Qigong (Chinese Medical Breathing Exercises), and he leads the worldwide Spiritual Breathing Movement.

Since 1970, Dan Brulé has personally trained over...

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For Mark Solms, one of the boldest thinkers in contemporary neuroscience, discovering how consciousness comes about has been a lifetime’s quest. Scientists consider it the "hard problem" because it seems an impossible task to understand why we feel a subjective sense of self and how it arises in the brain. Venturing into the elementary physics of life, Solms has now arrived at an astonishing answer. In The Hidden Spring, he brings ...

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Amy Kartar delves into the fascinating intersection of breathwork and neuroscience, exploring the research behind Hyperventilation breathing 

techniques and their therapeutic potential. Amy shares insights to the methodology of a groundbreaking study of the effects of hyperventilation breathing, the findings related to altered states of consciousness, and the importance of environment and integration in breathwork practices. She al...

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Nathan Siles is a two-time cancer survivor whose lived experience fuels a mission to transform how we restore vitality by returning to the principles of foundational health. He is the Co-Founder of BioTra and BioSpectral Systems, and as a visionary leader in the field of mitochondrial biophysics, Nathan blends cutting-edge science with a deep respect for nature’s laws, empowering people to reclaim their vitality, resilience, and in...

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Dr. Tom Myers Ph.D. is a researcher, teacher, dad, husband, friend, and student.

 

As an inclusive and innovative Behavioral and Organizational Development Advisor, Educator, and Leader, Dr. Myers applies a balance of the mind, the body, and the spirit to help others achieve greatness.

 

Dr. Myers uses his impactful expertise in areas critical to personal fulfillment and professional development, and he helps individuals to realize...

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Brooke McPoyle shares her unique approach understanding the human body, emphasizing the integration of fascia and breath control. She discusses her personal journey from professional golf to breathwork, the impact of breath on performance, and the importance of reconnecting with nature. She describes the influence of the moon on human behavior, the power of silence and stillness, and the role of psychedelics in consciousness explor...

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Aaron Siri is passionate about safeguarding individual and civil rights.

He is the Managing Partner of Siri & Glimstad LLP, a law firm with over 100 professionals, and has extensive experience in a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, with a focus on civil rights related to health policy. He also has extensive experience in class actions, obtaining compensation for millions, and complex civil litigation, including ha...

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A conversation with Stephen Grossberg, whose work on explaining how our brains make our conscious minds has led him to be called the Father of AI and the Newton and Einstein of the Mind.

Dr. Stephen Grossberg discusses his extensive journey into the study of consciousness, neural networks, and the evolution of artificial intelligence. He speaks about the development of adaptive resonance theory, and how these concepts relate to und...

Robert Lawrence Kuhn is the creator, writer, host and executive producer of Closer To Truth, the definitive PBS/public television series and web archive on Cosmos (cosmology/physics, philosophy of science), Consciousness (brain/mind, philosophy of mind) and Meaning/God (philosophy of religion). CTT features leading scientists, philosophers and creative thinkers discussing fundamental questions with sophistication and subtlety (www....

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