Affirmation Nation with Bob Ducca

It’s finally time for Bob to claim the pain and despair caused by his childhood bully Barto Lundstrum (Ed Helms). Bob confronts Barto about their past scuffles and moves forward to learn how Barto’s new energy drink company “Motor Juice” has been treating him. Plus, Bob has a special announcement about the future of the show.

After making a series of questionable investments in such enterprises as Jetflix and Quinoaffles, Bob talks to his financial advisor and self-defense instructor Dick Butterfield (Rob Huebel) about how to get out of a financial hole. Later, Dick shares the tragedy that shaped him, and teaches Bob how to deal with skateboard toughs and avoid being a victim.

On a special episode of Affirmation Nation, Bob is joined by his spiritual enemy Vernon M. (Brian Huskey) to work out their differences through the power of listening. They’ll identify their issues, participate in a counting exercise, and do some role playing in order to stay in the listening club.

Terri Shiavo (Jackie Clarke) and Terri Mounchhousand (John Flynn) are a visionary couple behind the movement of cabaret and dramatic theater. They join Bob to help him navigate through this community as they speak on spotlight and chair work, what is in Bob’s backpack, and what a Bob Ducca Cabaret would look like. Plus, Bob pays tribute to the Lords of Dance and Ladies of Theatre.

Bob is ecstatic about welcoming Greg Mills (Brandon Johnson), CEO and founder of Age Related Interracial Transitioning to speak on his revolutionary movement. They’ll discuss Greg’s practice of pairing young male ethnic individuals with high power older white females, how Bob & Greg met in a support group for the elderly, and Greg’s next project called Powerful Children.

Bob has been plagued with intense dreams lately and shares his thoughts on the Dream Realm before welcoming Lucid Dream expert Phil Garvin (Paul Scheer) to help him with his nightmares. They’ll discuss the ability to be able to control your actions while lucid dreaming, the three steps it takes to achieve lucid dreaming, and ways to give yourself a reality check to make sure you are not currently dreaming.

Bob shines a light on a new friendship he has gained with his special guest Donald Nills (Will Hines), an assistant manager of the night shift at CVS as well as an AcroSage massage therapist. Donald tells us about how he found the transformational and inverted massage technique of AcroSage, leading classes in a non-judgmental dance experience during his Barefoot Boogies, and he participates with Bob in the exploration of the online movement called There’s No Such Things As Coincidence.

Bob finds himself in the rare position to help his special guest Melissa Staple (Erin Gibson) raise awareness on the new movement of being your inner parent. Melissa tells us about how she discovered her inner parent philosophy, why you should release your own parents to successfully be your own parents. NOTE: Outer parents will not be discussed in this podcast.

Bob is given the chance to speak to extraterrestrial light beings with the help of channeler & medium Leni (Suzi Barrett) formerly known as Debbie Davis. We’ll learn how Leni gained the ability to contact the Pleiadians, the most disturbing and uplifting message she has received from these light beings, and they’ll attempt to connect with their plane of reality.

Bob gives thanks to some of the famous Blues people who have given him and so many others so much solace before welcoming Sound Healing Therapy expert Susan Windchime (Mary Holland) to the show. They engage in some Sound Healing Therapy which helps Bob access memories from his past, go through the many different healing sounds, and talk about Ms. Windchime’s upcoming workshop tour.

Bob decides to conquer his recent issues with time by debuting a poem called Father Time and then welcoming Dr. Hemmet Squirtle (Nick Wiger), renowned Professor of Mindfulness at Valencia City College. They discuss how to get yourself in the moment, some of the mindfulness workshops Dr. Squirtle has taught at chain restaurants, and both participate in a word association exercise in order to be in the moment.

Bob is back from his Gentleman's hotel to bring you an insightful chat with Melvin Zander, an up and coming force in the self-help community. Melvin shares his personal journey which has lead him to his wonderful self-help program, Deny Indulge, a program that has changed his life for the better and can change yours too. Plus, Bob takes us through a recent tragedy involving his severe allergies.

Bob begins burning off the fumes of dealing with family over the holidays as he makes an important announcement about the future of the show and shares the types of and reasons for suicide as classified in the Bob Ducca Statistical Manual for Mental Conditions. Plus, Bob leaves us with a poem inspired by being unable to attend the Orthopedic Sock Hop.

Bob brings in the new year in a healthy way by welcoming Holistic movie reviewer Nurgen Shirley. Nurgen speaks on tantric love making, how movies are like different colors, the importance of tiny fun mantras, and leaves us with some much needed movie reviews.

Bob is stricken with the Christmas spirit this holiday season and joins Nate Corddry LIVE from UCB-Sunset to share some of the Christmas ailments he suffers from as a special gift to you all.

Things get heated as Bob welcomes Dr. Camille Goodman, author of Making Love to the Moon. Bob & Camille find their attraction levels rise as they talk about having physical encounters with the moon, how astrologic positions effect people’s love life, and past life sexual regression.

When Bob's interview guest doesn't show up he goes on an emotional journey with engineer Brett. He must dig within himself and into the archives to share an interview with special guest MP, a renowned angel scholar/communicator. They'll talk about how MP became to be an angel scholar, the best way to seek guidance from angels, and what it’s like to have the gift/curse of being in tune with angels.

Bob is excited to have his friend and eating expert Sandy join him to talk about his ground breaking movement “The San Diego Mindset,” indulge in his San Diego diet, challenge some of the popular conceptions within the new age community, and to play a game called Teachable Moments.

Private citizen Trent Dobkin joins Bob to talk about being a man, being the ruler of your own destiny, dressing well, advice on meeting the perfect lady, and to break down his 5 point plan S.M.A.S.H. Later, Bob calls up Trent to give a follow up on taking his advice to meeting his perfect lady.

Old friend and self-help entrepreneur Deshaun Topcockler joins Bob to tell us all about the healing ways of Reiki, his adopted at risk teen son, how his life has changed after becoming a big time practitioner, and to practice some Reiki on Bob.

World renowned self-help author and life coach Lloyd Betin joins Bob for a life changing episode where they discuss his latest book and movement "Why Not," Lloyd's early adoption of "why not," negative feedback, the true meaning of a (k)not, and to do some "why not" role-playing. Plus, Bob graciously shares some of the nicknames he has received from his rapper friends after recently being embraced by the Hip-Hop community.

Healer Persephone Goldstein joins Bob for a very loaded episode in which they discuss past life regression, sensual goddess pottery, assaulting spirits, the term Sit Shiva, their past deeply electric relationship, and to read Bob’s aura. Plus, Bob shares a very heartworming story about his journey to bond with canines.

Affirmation Nation with Bob Ducca has returned. Join Bob as he shares the tools, techniques, practices, and people he encounters on his spiritual journey past and present. Our theme this episode is new beginnings, Bob is back to tell us about his most recent trip to Burning Man, read a beautiful poem, and to chat with astrologer Carol Carawanna (June Diane Raphael) about her journey with Astrology as well as to read Bob’s Natal chart.

As Bob tries to navigate his way back home from Denver, he checks in from a truck stop with tales to tell.

Enjoy this simple little ditty from Bob Ducca as he continues on his journey home from Denver.

Bob is on the road and without his trusty pharmacist by his side, he has fallen ill to some Colorado-specific ailments. For instance...

This week Bob is outsourcing his affirmation to a talented songwriter who I think we all know and love. Belly, if you're listening, you know where to find Bob.

Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might be spared from your devastating plagues and ailments tonight.

This week, we leave you with a poem telling an important message about self-esteem and respect. As you go about your day today, don't be so hard on yourself!

This week's Affirmation Nation is for anyone suffering from diabetes and worried they'll never be able to enjoy their favorite treats again. Here are just a few mouth-watering, insulin-moderating dishes for you to consider. Thanks Whitney!

Saint Valentine has been torturing the world's lonely people for over 1500 years, but that ends now! Bob has some hopeful wishes and inspirational lyrics that are far more valuable than any chocolate sampler or wilted carnation. Happy Valentine's Day.

The easy access Universal Crutch Pouch gets more than a brisk review in today's Affirmation Nation.

Just because you don't have health insurance doesn't mean you must be resigned to illness! This cold and flu season let Dr. Ducca let you in on some secrets to staying clear and breathing without labor.

Talking to teens isn't always easy, no matter how "real" or "not-pretend" they are. Here is an exercise to help you chat with the kiddo in your life with ease!

Not often do we get to hear from our listeners "across the pond" but this week we get a letter straight from the icy woodlands of Norway. Apparently the scenic countryside isn't enough to suppress feelings of romantic inadequacy.

Today's episode of Affirmation Nation is all about Flipswitchers, or Friendly Little Incentives Presented So We Instantly Think, uh...man, Bob is so much better at this than I am!

Are you hungry for a snack break? Let Bob tantalize your taste buds with some of his favorite ways to chow down.

I've heard of "Behind the Music" but "Behind the PODCAST?" That's just crazy

The animal kingdom is ripe with inspiration. Some of the finest works of art were inspired by our furry little friends, and I think you'll agree that today's poem belongs in that classification. Say hello to Hello: A Poem.

A candid tape recording of Bob's morning ritual.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away....depending on how that apple is prepared, by whom, and under what pretense.

We've had listener letters before, but they've never been as exotic and exciting as today's gem! Listen and try to contain your excitement as Bob is offered the opportunity of a lifetime!

Are Isolation Tanks right for you? And by "you" I mean listener Paul Prince. Find out as Bob answers yet another listener letter.

The convenience store dinner. We've all had it, but I doubt any of us have made a feast of it the way Bob has. Just listen!

Usually after a vacation, you'd invite your friends over to look at pictures from the trip. Seeing as that is impossible for a number of reasons, here we have a monologue regarding Bob's travels: A travelogue if you will.

If you spent the past month singing Christmas Carols, than there is a good chance that you've been infected by one of the many music-based disorders from which Bob suffers. Thank you Ben for your letter. Ben, huh...that reminds me of a song...

Well, late is better than never! With Bob out on the road he couldn't share this New Year's Eve poem until after the fact. I think we can all forgive him, considering the circumstances.

If you think Affirmation Nation would go on hold for Bob to celebrate the holidays, than you are mistaken! Today Bob calls in with an update on his holiday activity and the fuel he is using to keep them going, if you know what I mean.

Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Thank you all for listening to Affirmation Nation this year. You've all been really kind!

We have a true return to form this episode as Bob debuts yet another of his beautiful poems. Talk about a great belated Christmas present!

All the tinsel and eggnog in the world can't measure up to a friendly hug when you're in need. Thank you to all the friends who lent their support to Bob this holiday season.