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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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547. Why Spiritual Wellness Isn't Just Yoga and Meditation

August 09, 2023 17:03 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MB

We know that spirituality is one of the key components of the wheel of wellness. So why are we scared to talk about anything other than Yoga and Meditation when it comes to fitness and being well? Listen as I discuss how we need to take a deeper look into our hesitancy in discussing all aspects of spirituality in regards to fitness and wellness. Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Are you seeking relief of pain or anxious feelings? Or ...

546. How to Grow Your Podcast and Your Relationships w/ Nicole Baker

August 09, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MB

You may be wondering how to grow your podcast? A lot of it is very similar to positively growing your relationships. Nicole Baker and I discuss some important ways to grow both your podcast and the various relationships you have in your life. 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 and wayyyy more free time. Having grown up in the personal development ...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Musicals, Writer/Actor Strike and How The Man of Steel Could Be Better

August 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 118 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: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you 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 recovery? Consider trying CBD. CBD is a natural ch...

545. Plant Medicine Business Culture w/ Laura Beohner

August 07, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MB

Laura Beohner is the CEO & Co-Founder of The Healing Rose, which was founded in 2016 after Laura's dislocated kneecap injury helped her to discover the power of topicals that are infused with a synergy of cannabinoids, herbs, and essential oils. The Healing Rose is a Certified Organic hemp cannabinoid MDAR-licensed manufacturer based in Newburyport, MA. The Healing Rose's products can be found on the shelves of over 180 retail locations across 26 states, including over 80 Massachusetts Dispen...

544. The Hoax of Infallible Leadership

August 04, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

Don't you just cringe when someone never admits when they are wrong about something? How can our many leaders in many different aspects of our lives never come out and be critical of themselves? In this episode I talk about the hoax of infallible leadership and why it is critical for leaders in any capacity to shine a critical lens at their own approaches and actions. Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Are you seeking relief of pain or ...

543. State of Psychedelics: A Discussion on Fears, Messaging, Retreats and Conferences w/ Jessika Lagarde

August 03, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

Jessika Lagarde is a psychedelic-assisted medicine facilitator, integration coach, Women On Psychedelics co-founder, and educator in the psychedelic space. Since 2020, she has been behind WOOP's content production, where her passions for storytelling, women's empowerment, and psychoactive substances converge. Jess' personal healing work with psychedelics has made her more aware of the crisis of disconnection humanity is in. She believes in serving the Earth and our human collective through he...

542. The Edge Between Knowledge and Expertise w/ Courtney Heitter

July 31, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

What are the limits of knowledge and expertise? Is there a cutoff when learning something on your own becomes dangerous to share as advice? Join me as I chat with Courtney Heitter, the host of You're Not Qualified, to discuss this topic and the importance of meeting discomfort.   Courtney is a millennial woman in the PNW. She lives with her partner and mini schnauzer, James. She loves hard hikes, fantasy, tech, pushing herself to do hard things, conservation, and podcasting. She has a podcast...

541. The Mastery Within A Profession: A Discussion about Becoming a Great Fitness Professional

July 26, 2023 15:18 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MB

I've been reading the book The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery . It made me think not only about becoming great at a skill, but how there is different levels of mastery within a profession. Join me as I talk about this in relation to fitness and wellness professionals.  Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Links from the discussion: The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery https://www.amazon.com/Real-Work-Mystery-Mastery/dp/1324090758 Thank you for supporting my affiliat...

540. Why We Need to Flatten the Fitness Hierarchy and Unite the Industry w/ Dr. Rachele Pojednic

July 21, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MB

Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, CSCS is an Associate Professor & Program Director of Exercise Science in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Norwich University and a research associate at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is also the Director of Scientific Research and Education at Restore Hyperwellness. Her cur-rent research examinees nutrition, supplementation and physical activity interventions on muscle physiology, performance and recovery, parti...

539. Shannon Milliman - Helping People Document Their Stories, Memories and Wisdom with Remembrara

July 19, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Shannon Milliman is a TEDx Speaker, performance artist celebrating creativity and artistic expression with a new business called Remembrara that was created to help people document their stories, memories and wisdom through a subscription letter writing service. Over the course of a year of weekly prompts, subscribers are prompted to write 12 letters that are printed on luxury paper, envelopes and archival ink and mailed for you to give to a loved one at a future time. She also coaches people...

538. 2023 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year and IDEA World Recap and The Need for a Minimum Entry Standard for Fitness Stakeholders

July 17, 2023 16:53 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

What an incredible past week it was! I won the IDEA 2023 Personal Trainer of the Year Award and enjoyed many quality conversations with colleagues and friends. Listen as I give some behind the scenes info from the experience, recap IDEA 2023 for a bit and talk about the need for a minimum standard of entry for fitness pros. Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates:  Are you seeking relief of pain or anxious feelings? Or maybe you'd like to imp...

537. What's the Right Dose?

July 11, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

In this episode I discuss minimally effective dosage vs. too much dosing when it comes to all components of your life, my schedule this week at IDEA World 2023 and how 77 percent of Americans aged 17 to 24 could not be admitted to the military without a waiver according to the Pentagon's latest report.  Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Are you seeking relief of pain or anxious feelings? Or maybe you'd like to improve your sleep cycle,...

536. An Analogic Perspective to the Journey of Health and Wellness w/ Kathlyn Carney

July 10, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

Kathlyn Carney is a Nutritionist, CNS Candidate, podcast host, author, and certified ThetaHealer. She owns her own nutrition counseling business, Kathlyn Carney Wellness LLC, and offers clients a wide range of services from one on one counseling to a group wellness program. Kathlyn published her first book, We Can't Change What We Don't Know – How I Started to Think of Food as Medicine, in 2019 after seeing consequences of unhealthy diets and lifestyles in her personal and professional life. ...

535. Arbiters of Bad Taste - 1% Better Makes Better Movies, Relationships and More

July 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 117 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: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you 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 recovery? Consider trying CBD. CBD is a natural c...

534. Why We Need to Spend More Time on the Ground

July 05, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

In this episode I discuss why we should never get to the point where we fear falling or being on the ground and why VO2 Max may be the most important factor in decreasing early death. Also, we are closing in on 10K listens a month for the podcast (currently at 8,900 per month). Share these episodes with your family, friends, colleagues and more so we can make 10K listens happen per month. Follow the show on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-ds-social-network/id146380655...

533. Why Do We Want to Live Longer?

July 03, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

Everyone seems to want to live longer, but have you ever asked yourself why you want to live a long life? I talk about the fear of death, our desire to live longer, but not do anything to increase HealthSpan and I discuss the cardio vs. weights debate. Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you 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 recovery? Consider trying CBD. CBD is a n...

532. John Jennings - The Psychology of Investing: Making Better Decisions in Uncertain Times

June 28, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

In this episode I chat with John Jennings about the psychology of investing in uncertain times.   John M. Jennings is president and chief strategist of St. Louis Trust & Family Office, a $15 billion wealth management firm. As an author and speaker, he is a leading voice in the space of wealth management and leadership. His book, The Uncertainty Solution, is an engaging dive into investing philosophy and best practices as well as an authoritative, accessible guide for anyone who feels inundat...

531. Are We Over Pathologizing Mental Health?

June 27, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

We live in an age of extremes in regard to many issues in life. One such extreme may be existing in how we pathologize mental health. What is the line between diagnosable mental health conditions versus just having a difficult time that may be just a part of life? Listen and watch as I provide some nuance about this conversation. Additionally, I discuss how community colleges could be the right minimum entry point for fitness professionals and more.  Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmu...

530. Bara Mann - Are You Living the Life You Thought You Were Going to Live?

June 26, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

Bara (she/they) is a former engineer, current transformational life coach and speaker. They specialize in helping people cultivate lives filled with joy, confidence, and inner peace. You can connect with Bara through instagram.com/baracobara or at baraco.org. instagram.com/baracobara baraco.org Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/doctordarian and get 50% off your first order plus free shippin...

529. Is Wellness a Con?

June 21, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

Is the wellness industry a con? In a recent interview that actress Rosamund Pike did with the Guardian, she thinks that the wellness industry is a con. I break down her comments on the wellness industry, discuss how to protect yourself from extremism in any discipline and the importance of knowing your history. Intro by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/doctordarian and get 50% off your first order plus fre...

528. Elizabeth Entin - WTF Just Happened?! A Scientific Search for the Possibility of An Afterlife

June 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

In this episode Liz and I discuss her incredible story of losing her father, searching for the existence of an afterlife and how people who believe different things can have civil conversations.  Liz began examining if there was evidence of an afterlife and anything paranormal in 2015 following the passing of her father. While she still considers herself skeptical and an atheist, (although she's a cultural Jew), the evidence really blew her away. She is the author of WTF Just Happened?!: A s...

527. Katie Geilenkirchen - Why the 80's Has Such a Big Influence on Us All These Years Later

June 15, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

The Retromade Podcast is a nostalgic trip down memory lane exploring the best of the 80s and 90s pop culture. Join us as we dive into the iconic movies, TV shows, music, fashion, cartoons, toys, and other cultural trends that defined these two decades. From the classic coming-of-age films of John Hughes to the unforgettable TV shows like The Cosby Show, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Friends, and Seinfeld; we'll explore the moments that shaped our childhoods and continue to resonate with us today....

526. Don't Be Ashamed of Being a Career Trainer, Don't Listen to Medical Doctors for Your Fitness Advice and A Suggestion for Podcasting for Personal Trainers

June 12, 2023 18:26 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode, I talk about not being ashamed to be a career personal trainer, why you shouldn't listen to your medical doctor for fitness advice and a suggestion for personal trainers about podcasting. Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/doctordarian and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping. Are you ready to feel more energized, focused and supported? Go to https://zen.ai/drdssocialnetwork and add nourishing, plant base...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Tying in the Cult of Extremist Religious Culture with a Review of "Conan the Barbarian" Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

June 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 134 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: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thanks for supporting my affiliates: Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/doctordarian and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping. Are you ready to feel more energized, focused and sup...

525. Megan Hansen - Breaking Down the Truth About Metabolism, Weight Loss and Behavior Change

June 08, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

Megan Hansen is a dietitian, author, single mom, and the founder of Metabolism Makeover—a nutrition coaching business with a focus on weight loss and metabolic health. With a community of over 40 dietitians and 7000 past and present clients, Megan is dedicated to making weight loss an empowering process instead of one that is often filled with guilt, shame, and restriction. metabolismmakeover.co metabolismmakeover.co/book Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supp...

524. We Keep Saying the Same Thing in Health and Wellness Research, Accepting Your Strengths and Meeting People Regularly

June 06, 2023 19:16 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

In today's solo episode I talk about how we always publish the same research in health, fitness and wellness that doesn't change people's habits, learning to accept your strengths and the value in meeting people regularly. Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Try Nom Nom today, go to https://trynom.com/doctordarian and get 50% off your first order plus free shipping. Are you ready to feel more energized, focused and supported? Go to http...

523. ACSM Exercise Professional of the Future Recap, Bonding with Colleagues and Being a Blessing to Others

June 02, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

I was recently in Denver, CO to be on a panel presenting on Overhauling the Skills Required for the Future Exercise Professional. Check out my short recap of our presentation, the importance of bonding with colleagues and focusing on being a blessing to others. Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Are you ready to feel more energized, focused and supported? Go to https://zen.ai/drdssocialnetwork and add nourishing, plant based foods to fu...

522. Melanie Rieback - Radically Open Security and the Importance of Ethical Hacking

May 29, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

In this episode, we dive into the world of cybersecurity and explore the concept of radically open security. Our guest, Melanie, shares her background in cybersecurity and discusses why she founded a social enterprise to provide ethical hacking services. We explore the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital age and the need for companies to prioritize the security and privacy of customer data. Dr. Melanie Rieback is CEO/Co-founder of Radically Open Security (the world's first not-for...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of "Over the Top" (Starring Sylvester Stallone)

May 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 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: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thanks for supporting my affiliates: Are you ready to feel more energized, focused and supported? Go to https://zen.ai/drdssocialnetwork and add nourishing, plant based foods to fuel you from sunrise t...

521. Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester - A Thirst for Wholeness: Psychedelics, Apprenticeship and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness

May 19, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MB

Rev Dr Jessica Rochester is an ordained Inter-Faith Minister with a Doctorate in Divinity. She is the Madrinha of Céu do Montréal, the Santo Daime church she founded in 1997. She worked with Health Canada from 2001 until 2017 to achieve the legal right to import and serve the Santo Daime Sacrament, also known as Ayahuasca. Dr Rochester is the author of Ayahuasca Awakening, A Guide to Self-Discovery, Self-Mastery and Self-Care, Volumes One and Two A transpersonal counsellor and educator, she t...

520. Kaitlin Klarer - An Honest Discussion About Intimacy and Pleasure

May 18, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

Kaitlin Klarer has her Masters in Counseling and works as a Sex and Relationship Coach. She is a Sex Educator for the PornHub Sexual Wellness Center and creator of the hilarious, video talk show, Watch Girls Watch Porn. On WGWP, guest hosts interact with over-the-top pornography, making it completely a unique combination of sexy, fun and real-world. Think Howard Stern, meets the View. https://www.instagram.com/mysexcoach/ https://twitter.com/mysexcoach https://www.pornhub.com/model/watchgi...

519. Breaking Free from Body Negativity: Rachel Lavin and the Doughnut Diaries Journey

May 15, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

Celebrity culture can have a significant impact on our perceptions of our bodies, and during our conversation, we dove into the dangers that come with this obsession. We discussed the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and the potential harm they can cause when the sole focus is on weight loss. Rachel also shared her thoughts on the importance of addressing body image issues within our families, ensuring our children feel seen and heard. Prepare to be moved and motivated by Rachel's power...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Dumb 80's Movies with Heart and Why Over Optimizing Movie Content Isn't Great for Movies

May 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 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: www.wordsmithmusic.com Are you ready to feel more energized, focused and supported? Go to https://zen.ai/drdssocialnetwork and add nourishing, plant based foods to fuel you from sunrise to sunset. Use the promo code DOCTORD a...

518. Pepper Anne - The Notorious Texas Swindler: The life and Times of Bob Leach

May 11, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

Pepper Anne is a 7th generation Texan, where she and her family currently reside. She gained experience working alongside private investigators where she learned to find information about stories of interest and eventually expose cover-ups. Her first book, The Notorious Texas Swindler, is proof of that when she penned the life story about a cousin; a cattle rustler turned con man. She was forced to rewrite the story 3 times, because the individuals involved hacked her computer, but she didn't...

517. Courtney Heitter - You're Not Qualified

May 09, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB

Courtney is a millennial woman in the PNW. She lives with her partner and mini schnauzer, James. She loves hard hikes, fantasy, tech, pushing herself to do hard things, conservation, and podcasting. She has a podcast - "You're Not Qualified" - where she encourages people to go do those things that they don't think they are able to do. She would like to encourage you to "Get the heck after it." https://www.yourenotqualifiedpodcast.com/ Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank ...

516. Ep. 3 Yoga Plus - The Business of Yoga w/ Dr. Darian Parker and Suzie Ray

May 05, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

In this episode Suzie discusses the reality and truth behind making money as a content creator. What you hear may surprise you!  Yoga Plus is a monthly show hosted by Yoga Influencer, Suzie Ray and Fitness Professional/Executive, Dr. Darian Parker. In each episode Suzie and Darian discuss everything Yoga and then some. Suzie Ray is Yoga Influencer and advocate for inspiring women to be comfortable in their skin and embrace who they are, and how they want to express themselves. Intro music ...

516. Alexis League - Unlocking the Potential of Cannabinoids and Psychedelics in HIV Treatment and Beyond

May 04, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

With a background in experimental psychology and behavioral neuroscience, Dr. Alexis League is passionate about developing innovative solutions to improve wellbeing. Her previous work characterized the therapeutic potential of novel cannabinoids in treating neuroinflammatory effects of HIV-1. Currently, she's focused on psychedelic approaches to enhance sexual wellness and intimacy. Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates:  Are you ready to f...

515. Diana Krach - Part 2: Exploring the World of Plant Medicine Through Fitness, Marketing and Podcasting

May 03, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

DIANA-ASHLEY KRACH IS A FREELANCE WRITER, EDITOR, CONTENT CREATOR, AND TINY HUMAN WRANGLER. KRACH'S WRITING CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AND IN PRINT IN CANNACURIOUS, VANGUARD MEDIA ONLINE, HIGH TIMES, CIVILIZED, EMERALD, COSMOPOLITAN, MISS GRASS, DAME, SHEKNOWS, EVERYDAY FEMINISM, AND MORE. https://pod.link/1274665676 https://pod.link/1653173956 https://muckrack.com/diana-ashley-krach Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Are you ready to feel ...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - How the Movies of the 80's and 90's Impact Our Lives Today

May 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 118 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. Are you ready to feel more energized, focused and supported? Go to https://zen.ai/drdssocialnetwork and add nourishing, plant based foods to fuel you from sunrise to sunset. Use the promo code DOCTORD at checkout to save 15% off your purchase today! B...

514. Brad Williams - Over 40 Fitness Hacks

May 01, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

Brad Williams knew he wanted to eventually start and operate his own business that would help others achieve their wellness goals. After exploring many options, Brad decided to get his personal trainer certification from ISSA and open up his own private training studio in Huntington Beach, CA. Over the last decade, Brad owned and operated three gym locations in Orange County, and oversaw 40+ independent personal trainers each with their unique training styles. He built a loyal following and s...

513. Joel Green - Filtering: The Way to Extract Strength from the Struggle

April 28, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

Joel Green is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National Director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a renowned motivational speaker. After retiring from his career in professional basketball, Joel Green founded Pro Level Training (PLT), which has become a 7-figure company. In addition to running PLT, Green is also the National Director for Nike Sports Camps as well as an accomplished speaker. A thought leader in the motivational category, Joel Green has a B.A. i...

512. Corey Nathan - Talking Religion and Politics Without Killin' Each Other

April 27, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

Corey Nathan, Executive Producer and Host of "Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other," started out as a stockbroker by day while studying at a theatre conservatory at night. Since then, he's been an entrepreneur with one foot in business and one foot in creative pursuits having built such endeavors as a niche executive search firm; a theatre and film ensemble; a residential and commercial service company; a 501c3 to help folks during the pandemic; and most recently a new media...

511. Martin Keller - UFOs and UAPs: Unraveling Reports, Stories and the Global Impact of It All

April 24, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

In this episode, we dive deep into the global phenomenon of UFOs and UAPs, discussing the historical context of military involvement and the increasing interest in these mysterious occurrences worldwide. We explore the potential implications of discovering extraterrestrial technology, including changes in energy consumption and our relationships with other nations. We also discuss the possibility of artificial intelligence being the force behind these crafts, moving through time and space wit...

510. Ifetayo Harvey - Healing, Laughter, and Psychedelics: A Journey Through Personal Growth and Social Justice

April 21, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Ifetayo Harvey, who shared her personal journey of growing up with her father in prison and how her experience with psychedelics helped her overcome depression. We explored the importance of people of color healing spaces, addressing white fragility, and the need for investment in organizations led by people of color in the psychedelic field. We also discussed the societal aversion to pleasure and the importance of prioritizing laughter a...

509. Cannabis, Rebellion, and the Future of Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Bridget

April 20, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Bridget, a family physician who spent almost twenty years at the Cleveland Clinic, about her journey with cannabis and plant medicine. We discussed how witnessing a patient's health transformation through cannabis use changed her perspective on medicine, leading her to become more critical and open-minded about alternative treatments. We also delved into the story of Ohio's medical program and the impact it had on the medical commun...

Ep. 7 Owning Your Shit - Brunch and Bisexual

April 19, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MB

Owning Your Shit is a series by writer, Carson McKenna, in which she shares her most honest and intimate parts of her life. From loneliness to panic disorder, from love to commitment phobia...Carson not only bares it all, but she owns it. Maybe it is time for you to own your shit too. Intro Theme by: Carson McKenna and Dr. Darian Parker Narrator: Carson McKenna Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Broke Babe in a Basement [https://www.amazon.com/Broke-Babe-Basement-Subsisting-Amphetamines-ebook/dp...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of "The Terminator," AI Sentience and Questioning The Big Bang Theory

April 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Simon and Darian discuss the original "Terminator" movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, how sentient AI would judge humans and being open to the scientific method. 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: www.wordsmithmusic.com Support this pod...

508. Elaina St. James - Embracing Authenticity and Capitalizing on Niche Fantasies: A Journey into OnlyFans after 50

April 14, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of authenticity, exploring its importance and how people crave it more than ever. My guest, Elena, shares her inspiring journey into OnlyFans, a platform that has allowed her to find success and make a significant income while remaining true to herself. We discuss the surprising niche of younger men interested in older women and how Elena has capitalized on this by providing a safe and friendly space for them to explore their fantasies. We also tou...

Ep. 6 - Owning Your Shit - Coffee with the Non-Committal Canadian

April 12, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Owning Your Shit is a series by writer, Carson McKenna, in which she shares her most honest and intimate parts of her life. From loneliness to panic disorder, from love to commitment phobia...Carson not only bares it all, but she owns it. Maybe it is time for you to own your shit too. Intro Theme by: Carson McKenna and Dr. Darian Parker Narrator: Carson McKenna Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Broke Babe in a Basement [https://www.amazon.com/Broke-Babe-Basement-Subsisting-Amphetamines-ebook/dp...

507. Diana Krach - Exploring the World of Plant Medicine: Personal Journeys, Evolving Landscapes, and Plant Medicine Benefits

April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

In this episode, I dive deep into the world of plant medicine and its impact on our lives with my guest, Diana Krach, who is a podcast host who talks about all things plant medicine. We discuss her personal journey with cannabis, the evolving cannabis landscape, and the quality of cannabis in different states. We also explore the benefits of plant medicine, including the use of edibles and mushrooms, and the impact of money on the cannabis industry. Throughout our conversation, we share perso...

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