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Dr. D's Social Network

769 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings

Dr. Darian Parker covers an incredible amount of topics within health, fitness and wellness with the aid of a variety of guests from all over the world. He created this podcast as a different way to educate himself and expand his mind because being closed minded is a dangerous thing. Feel free to come on this journey with Dr. D and if you do...your horizons will be expanded.

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594. Exploring Synesthesia, The Perception of Art in Society and Why There is an Artist Inside All of Us

June 27, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 76.5 MB

In this insightful episode, Heather Eck discusses her unique experiences with synesthesia—a condition where her senses blend together, allowing her to see sounds and feel colors. She describes how this ability influences her artistic creations and her approach to painting portraits that capture the energy and aura of individuals. Heather shares her personal journey, from discovering her gift to pursuing art full-time, and offers practical advice for aspiring artists. The conversation also to...

593. Finding the Blessings in the Broken Pieces w/ J. Lewis III

June 20, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this interview, Dr. Parker talks with John Lewis III about his personal journey and professional insights into understanding and managing grief. John shares how the loss of his wife in 2016 led him to delve deeply into the subject and ultimately transform his life and career. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging grief, converting grief's energy into positive action, and the distinction between blame and responsibility. John also discusses the role of belief, self-improvement stra...

592. Functional Fitness and Intimacy: A Conversation with Model Amy Taylor

June 17, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 72.8 MB

In this engaging and candid discussion, Amy Taylor delves into the stigmas surrounding aging, fitness, and sexuality. She challenges the outdated perception that vitality and sex are exclusive to the young, emphasizing the importance of maintaining physical fitness and an active sex life into older age. Amy, drawing from her personal experiences and professional background, discusses the psychological and physical benefits of staying fit, how modern society can better address and support agi...

591. An Inside Out Approach to Combating Misinformation in Health, Fitness and Wellness

June 11, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

In this episode of Dr. D's Social Network, Erin Nitschke and Chris Hoffner Barthold join the discussion to delve into the pervasive issue of misinformation in the fields of health, fitness, and wellness. Together, they explore the challenges posed by the ease of spreading misinformation in today's digital age, highlighted by 'slippery scientists' and uncritical consumption of flawed data. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mentoring in fostering professional growth, the need for cre...

590. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Why Everyone is Trying to Be Their Own Batman

June 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 226 MB

Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues. Today the guys cover why everyone is knowingly or unknowingly trying to be come their own version of Batman. Simon's Links: www.urbanjackproductions.com Darian's Links: www.doctordarianparker.com Darian's Affiliate: Stick Mobility Get your flexib...

589. Fighting for Fitness w/ Krissy Vann

May 30, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 77.8 MB

In this engaging conversation, Darian chats with Krissy Van about her journey into the fitness industry, her passion for fitness advocacy, and the critical role of exercise in mental and physical health. Krissy shares personal stories, including her motivation derived from her father's struggle with type 1 diabetes, and discusses the importance of grassroots efforts in promoting fitness. The discussion covers the fitness industry's challenges, from influencing legislation to integrating fitn...

588. In Defense of Doping w/ Dr. Alexander Hutchison

May 24, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 94.6 MB

In this engaging conversation, the host and author Dr. Alexander Hutchison dive deep into his book, 'In Defense of Doping.' They discuss the evolution of Hutchison's thoughts on doping, influenced by historical events in sports, like Lance Armstrong's doping scandal, NIL in college sports, and controversial decisions by sports bodies. Hutchison provides insight into his personal journey and experiences, including being denied a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone in weightlifting. The...

587. Less Time on the Internet and More Time on the "Inner-net" – A Conversation with Emmy® Award-Winning Producer and Cinematographer, Brian Isom

May 23, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

In this episode of Dr. D's Social Network, Dr. D. welcomes Brian Isom, an Army veteran turned actor, producer, and motivational speaker. Brian shares his gripping near-death experience in Iraq and how it compelled him to pursue his dreams in Hollywood. He delves into his upbringing in Alabama, dealing with conditional love, and his journey towards self-love, forgiveness, and non-judgment. Brian also talks about the essence of listening to one's intuition and minimizing distractions to achiev...

586. "Sometimes You Show Up and Shut Up": Navigating Hospital Chaplaincy with Christine Davies

May 14, 2024 14:22 - 42 minutes - 97.4 MB

The Rev. Christine Vaughan Davies runs the hospital chaplaincy department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She is an ordained Presbyterian Minister, a Certified Educator with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, a Seminary Professor and a trained Spiritual Director. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. Christine's Links: Website - www.christinevdavies.com Newsletter - ...

585. Learning How to Connect to and Trust Your Intuition with Emma Andrews

May 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

Emma is an Intuitive, Medium and Intuition Teacher who specializes in clairvoyance, energy healing and psychic development. Highly perceptive as a child, she became aware of her gifts after the death of her father. Her intuition development course, The Intuitive Method, is a well-respected entry point into the world of intuition and is in the process of being published into a book. In addition to teaching at festivals and events around the world, she also works one-on-one with clients in her...

584. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of the Three Amigos, Arguing Against Your Side, Darian's Plant Based Journey and Simon's Mono Episode

May 09, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

In this episode of Arbiters of Bad Taste...Simon and Darian discuss Simon's Mono and how cannabis can help you are sick, why the move The Three Amigos has a lot of parallels to today's political division and how arguing against your beliefs is a good exercise in critical thinking. Simon's Links: www.urbanjackproductions.com Dr. Darian's Links: Website: www.doctordarianparker.com Dr. Darian's Affiliate: Stick Mobility Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. ...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Rewatching Ghostbusters 2, Honest Liars and Defining Faith

April 11, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 173 MB

In today's episode Simon and Darian get pumped about Darian's soon to be visit to Alabama to meet Simon and get deep on why people play characters in real life and why faith may mean different things to different people. Simon's Links: www.urbanjackproductions.com Darian's Links: www.doctordarianparker.com Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Fitness Affiliate: Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks improve range of motion, mus...

583. Navigating Screen Time Challenges in Parenting, Fitness and Beyond (Featuring Emily Cherkin)

April 03, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MB

In this in-depth discussion, Emily Cherkin, a Screen Time Consultant and former classroom teacher, shares her journey from observing the increasing prevalence of smart devices and social media among students to starting her business aimed at addressing screen time issues from a parenting perspective. Emily argues that screen time is not just a children's issue but an adult problem impacting kids, emphasizing the responsibility of adults in creating a tech-intentional environment. Emily's L...

582. The Economics of Love: Leveraging Data for Dating Success (Featuring Rebekka Grun Von Jolk)

March 27, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 61.5 MB

In this engaging conversation, host Dr. D interviews Rebekka, an economist with a PhD, who applies her expertise in economics to the domain of dating and relationships. Rebekka explains how understanding and applying concepts such as opportunity costs, preference clarification, and the impact of gender ratios can significantly improve one's chances in the dating world. The discussion also covers the role of mental health in relationship choices, the impact of economic stability on marriage r...

581. Bridging the Mentorship Gap in the Fitness and Wellness Industry (Featuring Debbie Bellenger)

March 25, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 55.9 MB

This discussion features an in-depth conversation on the importance of mentorship in the fitness and wellness industry, highlighting the post-pandemic challenges such as the shortage of personal trainers and fitness instructors. Debbie Bellinger, a wellness industry professional, shares her journey, emphasizing the critical role of mentoring new entrants and providing career guidance, especially in the evolving landscape of fitness professions. The dialogue also touches on the struggles of t...

580. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Knowledge Seeking, Skepticism and Darian's Impending Visit to See Simon

March 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 197 MB

Simon and Darian discuss seeking knowledge until you hit a wall, Darian's impending visit to see Simon for the first time in person, personality development and more in this next installment of Arbiters of Bad Taste! Simon's Links: https://www.urbanjackproductions.com/ Darian's Links: https://doctordarianparker.com/ Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darian-parker/message

579. What If Working with a Lawyer Could Be Fun? An Interview w/ Cory Sterling

March 13, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes - 85 MB

This episode features Cory Sterling, a lawyer who aims to revolutionize the legal field by making it more enjoyable and aligned with personal fulfillment and social good. Sterling discusses his journey from being disillusioned with traditional law practices to establishing Conscious Counsel, a law firm that offers legal services to health and wellness small business owners and focuses on creating positive, meaningful relationships and results. Cory's Links: Business Name: Conscious Counsel...

578. The Dark Side of Meditation

February 19, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 72.6 MB

Cristina and Darian discuss an often overlooked side of mediation...the potential trauma that comes from it. Cristina discusses the power of meditation and how it must be entered into with a much different perspective than what we have previously learned. Cristina has over 23 years of experience guiding individuals on their transformative journey toward self-realization and holistic wellbeing. By addressing mind, body, spirit and environmental factors, Cristina is dedicated to prompt profo...

577. Arbiters of Bad Taste - The Highlander, Immortality and Healthy Curiosities

February 14, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

As usual the guys are back with more questions and more hilarious anecdotes about life and movies. In this episode Simon describes his skepticism about everything, Darian talks about his annoyance with those who think immortality would be amazing and the guys discuss the the downfalls of organized religion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darian-parker/message

576. Tapping Your Way into the Success You Actually Want w/ Brad Yates

January 24, 2024 15:53 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Brad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. Millions of people all over the world have tuned in to Brad’s YouTube videos or attended one of his live speaking events where he helps people realize their true potential through Tapping. Initially trained as a hypnotherapist, Brad was introduced to Tapping and found it so powerful and so life-altering that he has devoted his life to showing others how to ...

575. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Top 3 Best and Worst Movies of 2023

January 03, 2024 21:40 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

Simon and Darian engage in an in-depth discussion of 2023's best and worst films and shows, with special focus on animated features and smaller-scale productions. They analyze the effect of digital distribution and quality degradation due to over-saturation. Topics branching out from the entertainment realm include the impact of heavy CGI, films stimulating deep contemplation, and the importance of authenticity in performances. Simon's Links: www.urbanjackproductions.com Darian's Links w...

574. Improving Your Health and Fitness with Stick Mobility: A Conversation with Dennis Dunphy

January 02, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

In this discussion, Dr. Parker talks with Dennis Dunphy, co-founder of Stick Mobility, about the birth of the fitness system and its evolution since it was launched back in 2015. Dennis was born in Seoul, S Korea and feels extremely lucky and fortunate to have been adopted by a loving family when he was just 3 years old. His formative years were spent in Buffalo, NY where he first became interested in fitness. Dennis soon became passionate about helping people move better, team sports, tra...

573. What if Tantra Is More than What You Think It Is? Featuring Sophie Bekkering

December 30, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this free-flowing conversation, Dr. D welcomes Sophie, a professional steeped in the world of psychology turned tantra . Sophie's discusses her journey from academia to the jungles of Asia, immersing herself in the practice of tantra. Shedding light on the misconceptions around tantra, Sophie emphasizes its essence as a means of weaving all aspects of life together, inclusive of sexuality. They navigate the notion of sexual energy and define it as an aliveness that arises from stimulating...

572. A Conversation about Grief, Spirituality, and the Power of Storytelling w/ Alyssa Noel Coelho

December 29, 2023 14:43 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

In this introspective conversation, Alyssa Noelle Coelho discusses the journey of writing her book, the Lionheart Chronicles, which was influenced by her experiences with grief, the loss of her father, and her spiritual quest for coping. Alyssa discusses the misconceptions of the healing process, the societal pressure of marketing in self-development, and the need for discernment and asking questions in one's spiritual journey. Her book aims to help readers alchemize their tragedies and enco...

571. Dr. Angela Bryan - Cannabis Use and The Effect on Enjoyment of Exercise

December 18, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31 MB

Angela D. Bryan is a Full Professor and Associate Chair for Faculty Development in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is co-director of the CU Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) where the main thrust of her research has focused on a transdisciplinary approach to the study of health and risk behavior, and the development of interventions to improve health behaviors including physical activity, and decreas...

570. Dre Baldwin - Helping Entrepreneurs to Work On Your Game, Knowing When to Fire Yourself and Decision Making with Principles

December 13, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

Dr. D talks with Dre about personal branding, tips for standing out in your space, drawing lessons from past experiences, Dre's unconventional athletic journey, and constructing the reverse road map for achieving goals. Dre discusses how his background as a professional basketball player has informed his approach to entrepreneurship and personal branding. He further discusses the value of having a distinctive personality and clearly defined ethics or principles for gaining resonance with yo...

569. Christine Conti - 2023 Fitness Leader of the Year, Marketing in Fitness and Tips for Having a Great Conference

December 11, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 29.3 MB

Christine is an international fitness educator, chronic disease wellness specialist, and recipient of the IDEA World 2023 Fitness Professional of the Year. She is the CEO of CONTI: a woman-owned enterprise offering keynote speaking, chronic disease wellness, mindset coaching and continuing education for fitness professionals, schools, and private companies. Christine is the best-selling author of SPLIT-SECOND COURAGE, the podcast host of the Two Fit Crazies & a Microphone Podcast, co-founder...

568. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Navigating Complex Themes: Review of I Am Mother, Sci-Fi Themes, Christianity, and Balanced Ideologies

December 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

Simon and Darian discuss the intricacies of sci-fi and Christianity. Drawing references from 'I am Mother', AI, and 'Star-Trek', they explore themes of deities, dystopia, and societal future expectations. The conversation also critiques remixes of film classics and oversimplification of sci-fi. Furthermore, they explore Christianity through anti-dogmas teachings of Jesus, contrasting followers of Paul and Jesus, and discussing leadership, nationalism, and religious-political perspectives. ...

567. The Intersection of Mindfulness, Micro Dosing and Sports Performance w/ Lauren Alderfer

November 30, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

In this conversation, Lauren Alderfer discusses the intersections of mindfulness, performance enhancement and micro-dosing. Lauren Alderfer comes to the world of microdosing and the use of entheogens through the lens of her many decades of meditation. She understands the powerful lived experience of non duality to enhance one’s presence. Deepening a connection to one’s essential nature, living with ever greater loving-kindness and wisdom, and sharing in the interconnectedness of nature and...

566. Being an Openly Gay Strength and Conditioning Coach w/ David Smith

November 16, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB

David Smith is a PhD student in sport/exercise science and sport/exercise psychology at the German Sports University in Cologne. He holds his M.Sc in sport/exercise psychology and B.Sc in sport/exercise science, NSCA CSCS and Compete Sports Diversity SDL. David currently works as a Sport Psychology Consultant for the Pride Cheerleading Association and Vancouver Curling Club - Team Ritchie, Strength and Conditioning coach for FC Düren, TuS Brauweiler Basketball, and SC Janus where he is als...

565. Are You Actually Well?

November 10, 2023 14:37 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Have you ever sat with yourself asked...what does it mean for me to be well? In this episode I chat with Natalie Mullin, who is a Certified Wellness Educator, Speaker, Facilitator, and Coach, dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their wellbeing. She is also the host of From a Full Cup, a mental wellness and mindset podcast for women. Natalie's Links: https://www.instagram.com/nataliemullin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-mullin https://www.nataliemullin.com/ Intro music by ...

Ep. 1 Faith Forward: How Critical Thinking Gets Lost in Faith Silos

November 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

Simon and Darian talk about all things faith and religion while providing very honest and raw takes on how faith can move forward in America to unite us instead of dividing us. In this episode we discuss how critical thinking is often lost in religious zealotry, being honest about what you don't agree with in the bible and focusing on what Jesus actually said. Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com www.doctordarianparker.com www.urbanjackproductions.com --- Send in a voice...

564. The Impact of Under Fueling and Perimenopause in Fitness

November 01, 2023 20:32 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

Louise Valentine is a Physiologist, best-selling author, avid runner & military spouse. She’s been named American College of Sports Medicine Practitioner of the Year, the #1 Health Education Specialist in the U.S., has worked for the NFL & published research studying how to solve root cause of health, fitness & athletic performance problems. When faced with her own devastating diagnoses, hormonal health & fitness challenges, Louise was grateful to have the knowledge to turn her breakdowns in...

563. VO2 Max Testing, Dosage and Accessibility

October 26, 2023 00:45 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB

Have you heard all the buzz about VO2 Max and Longevity? Well do you know that while VO2 Max helps to decrease all cause mortality, the testing for it also can be a very expensive and time consuming? Listen as I discuss VO2 Max testing options, genetic factors and understanding dosage. Intro Music by Wordsmith Dr. D's Links: www.doctordarianparker.com Please support my affiliates: Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks improve range of motion...

562. Working with Industrial Athletes, Future Manufacturing Jobs, and Healthcare Cash Pay

October 20, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

Have you ever heard of the term "Industrial Athletes?" I hadn't until I talked to Dr. Fowler and learned about the work she and her team does with so many of our manual labor based workers in America. Our Industrial Athletes power so much of our goods and services and helping them in injury prevention is critical to our nation. Dr. Delaine Fowler is a recognized expert in the Work Health Connection. A physical therapist specializing in workplace injuries, Delaine has helped thousands of pa...

561. You Don't Need Instagram...Instagram Needs You!

October 14, 2023 21:37 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Every social media platform NEEDS you, but do you need them? Need is strong word. Maybe you want to be on, but even that's debatable. My audience and my guests all say the same thing. They don't like things like Instagram or Meta, etc., but they keep doing it because they say they need it. But do you? Listen as I give you some tips on how to be successful without it and I'm happy to say that you will also feel much better about personally as well. www.doctordarianparker.com Intro Music by...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Wrestling with Your Thoughts, Unrealistic Cardiorespiratory Endurance in Movies and Finding Deep Friendship

October 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real life issues. Intro Music by Wordsmith Darian's Links: www.doctordarianparker.com Simon's Links: https://www.urbanjackproductions.com/ Thanks for supporting my affiliates: Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks imp...

560. Gaining Back the Power Over Your Health w/ Rhiannon Neuharth

October 10, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

Rhiannon is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, Board Certified Health Coach with the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches and a Board Certified member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. In this episode we discuss the importance of taking back your power over your health by picking quality service providers and being informed about the various health and wellness options. Rhiannon's Links: tiktok.com/@mthfr_coach instagram.com/mthfr_coach www.rev...

559. Acute and Chronic Adaptions to High Altitude Training and Living w/ Lexie Haren

October 06, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Lexie Haren has a diverse educational background (Masters High Altitude Exercise Physiology, Personal Training, Clinical Exercise Physiology) coupled with her many years of experience in emergency & clinical medicine. In today's episode Lexie discusses the acute and chronic adaptations to high altitude training and living. Lexie's Links: www.harenholistics.com https://www.instagram.com/harenholistics/ Dr. D's Links: www.doctordarianparker.com Intro Music by Wordsmith Thank you for s...

558. Sports Pharmacy, Recovery Aids and Collegiate Athletics w/ Jessica Beal, PharmD.

September 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Jess Beal is a pharmacist and competitive athlete. We chat about the challenges of the pharmaceutical industry, sports performance and recovery and relive the crazy workouts we did as former college athletes. Jessica Beal-Stahl, PharmD, founded The Athlete’s Pharmacist company 4 years ago, as a sports pharmacy consulting firm. Jess’s passion lies in being the voice for athletes to help bridge the gap between conventional medicine and integrative/functional medicine. With her company, Jess ...

557. Learned Helplessness, Pain, Exercise Tolerance and Fav Apps and Pods w/ Jennifer Schwartz

September 22, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MB

Jennifer Schwartz lives in Alexandria, Virginia, and uses Neuromuscular therapy and exercise with injured populations and athletes at the studio she founded, Impact Your Fitness. She has served her community (and listeners from afar!) for over 12 years with her honesty, expertise in attuned exercise, empowered leadership, kinesthetic awareness, and by showing others how to revolutionize their self-care. She is an embodied expert and lifelong learner when it comes to exercise science and acce...

556. Fitness Flex's, Finance to Fitness, Zone 2 Cardio and How Life Changes Your Workout Game with Carly Fleischer

September 18, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

My guest today is Fitness Professional, Carly Fleischer. We discuss her journey from the finance world to the fitness industry, how you dial in your workouts differently as your life changes and the love/dislike relationship with Instagram. Carly's Links: Website: www.moxiebarbell.com Instagram / TikTok / Youtube: @moxiebarbell Carly's Fav Podcast: The Arm Chair Expert Carly's Coolest Apps: Swiftkey and Macro Factor Carly's Latest Fitness Flex: Reverse Pyramid Training Intro Musi...

555. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Why Hollywood Loves Messianic Figures in Movies and Why We Hate Reboots

September 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Ever wonder why so many movies go with the messianic or "the one" type figures in movies? Also, is moving making sinking to new lows with an increase of really bad reboots? Check out this and more in the latest episode of Arbiters of Bad Taste with Simon Milliman and Darian Parker. www.doctordarianparker.com www.urbanjackproductions.com Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thanks for supporting my affiliates: Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobilit...

554. High on Stress

September 11, 2023 23:26 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

What if you've done everything for your health and wellness and still feel terrible? Maybe the factor you haven't accounted for his stress. To some extent we are all high on stress, but ask yourself...how high are you? Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com If you like what you are hearing please subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Thanks for supporting my affiliates: Are you seeking relief of pain or anxious feelings? Or maybe you’d like to improve your sleep cycle, focus and r...

553. Exploring the Intersection of Fitness and Technology w/ Chantel Oakley

September 09, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of fitness and technology with fitness tech expert, Chantel Oakley. We explore the evolving landscape of fitness technology and its impact on the industry. From regenerative AI-driven fitness platforms to wearables that can scan your body and train in real time, we discuss the exciting possibilities and potential challenges of integrating technology into fitness. A lifetime athlete with a rich history spanning 15 years in the fitness industry, ...

552. Max Casa - Why Float Therapy is a Powerful Tool for Expanding Your Consciousness

September 05, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

What if you could take the stress not only off of your mind, but your body as well? Max Casa, of Maxwell Vitality, chops it up with me about the many benefits of float therapy to include consciousness expansion and more! Max Casa, The Shamanic Sensei, is an accomplished lifelong martial artist, performance coach and medicine man. Before becoming the founder of Max Vitality, Max trained day and night, for over a decade aiming to become the next top UFC Featherweight prospect. His drive to b...

551. Are We Confusing Joy and Exercise?

August 29, 2023 17:15 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

If you ready any articles or listen to experts talk about how to sustain an exercise program, one of the biggest takeaways is to find something physically active to do that you enjoy. While this has good intentions, are we really helping people improve by not conveying to them what exercise actually is and the fact that it won't always be joyful? Listen as I discuss why I believe doing only exercise that you enjoy will not serve you effectively if you want to regularly improve your level of ...

550. Why We Need to Stop the Gyms From Turning into Nightclubs w/ Chris Martin

August 23, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 78.2 MB

Gym culture has taken a turn into something that more resembles a night club than a place of holistic improvement for people. Personal Trainer, Chris Martin, chats with me about the pitfalls of gym culture and why it needs to change. Chris' Links: https://www.youtube.com/@CMartyFit https://www.instagram.com/cmartyfit https://www.tiktok.com/@cmartyfit Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Are you seeking relief of pain or anxious feel...

549. Solocast: Always Trust Good People and New Show Segments!

August 19, 2023 14:37 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Sometimes a good situation on the outside is masking poor leadership on the inside. Let's talk about having a good outside and inside game that focuses on the people. Also, this solocast now includes some fun segments. Listen as I run through these segments on the show and then feel free to leave me a voicemail with your takes on these segments. Intro and Monologue: The Inside/Outside Game and Trusting Good People Segment 1: The Bullshit Meter Segment 2: Fav New Podcast Segment 3: Lates...

548. Why We Keep Doing Things We Don't Like w/ Nicole Baker

August 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Why do we as humans continue to do things we say we don't like? You know what I'm talking about...everything from social media to getting back with people we don't like and much more. Nicole Baker, Host of the Imperfect Success Podcast, chats with me about this and other topics like knowing your bullshit meter! Nicole Baker Holleman is a Coach, podcaster and international speaker who helps high achievers ditch perfectionism, cut the hustle and start achieving goals with fun, fulfillment an...

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