Dr. D's Social Network artwork

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.

Health & Fitness
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

506. Danielle Simone Brand - Dispelling Myths and Embracing Wellness with Canna-Curious Minds

April 10, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with author Danielle Simone Brand about her experiences with cannabis and parenting. We dive into the challenges faced by cannabis-related businesses on social media platforms and the importance of normalizing adult cannabis use. We also discuss the misinformation surrounding cannabis consumption and the potential impact of legalization on the industry. We explore the idea of using cannabis and other substances for pleasure and enhancing one...

Ep. 5 Owning Your Shit - Homeowner and Friendship

April 07, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 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...

505. Rachel Miller Williams - Cursing, Connection, and Wellness: A Deep Dive into Physical Therapy and Personal Growth

April 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 98 MB

Rachel Miller Williams' goal as a physical therapist is to provide empathetic, personalized, hands-on physical therapy. She listens to and supports each patient to help them return to their optimal state of wellness and mind/body/machine function. Rachel has a manually based, functional style to physical therapy synthesizing a variety of treatment approaches and information to help her patients become physically complete. Rachel is an expert level John F. Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR) ther...

504. Agata Bendik - Can Tech Solve Some of Our World's Biggest Problems?

March 31, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MB

Agata Bendik is a highly skilled technology and innovation professional with a passion for diversity and sustainability. Her career spans across several industries and includes roles in strategy, venture building, business development, government funding and early-stage business support. Agata has worked with some of the world's most prominent and influential corporations, including IKEA, Danske Bank, Sumitomo Corporation, Jaguar Land Rover and Bentley. Her work focuses on developing innovati...

Ep. 4 Owning Your Shit - From the Shadows of the Night

March 31, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 14 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...

503. Jessika Lagarde -Exploring the Psychedelic Landscape: Benefits, Controversies, and the Path to Regulation

March 30, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75 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...

502. Mimi Hayes - Funny in Real Life

March 27, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

In this episode, Mimi and I discuss her current brain injury, how she feels when people ask her to tell her jokes when they find out she is a comedian and presenting your messiness through comedy. Mimi Hayes is a comedian, speaker, and author of "I'll Be OK, It's Just a Hole in My Head." Hayes wrote the book while recovering from a brain injury at the age of twenty-two as a high school teacher. Her honest take on trauma and love followed her to the stage as a stand-up comedian and a public s...

Ep. 3 Owning Your Shit - Nothing is Alright

March 24, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 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...

501. Margie Newman - Yoga for Public Speaking

March 23, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

Margie Newman is a public speaking coach and a certified yoga and meditation teacher (RYT® 500). She integrates breath and meditation practices in an innovative approach that helps clients build confidence and self-regulate their nervous system to bring their most confident presence to stage. Her book, "Yoga for Public Speaking," is available on Amazon Kindle. y4ps.com www.margienewman.com Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Are you re...

500. Gabriel Castillo - Building a Relationship with Your Psychedelic Journey

March 20, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

In this episode Gabriel talks about becoming the person he wanted to become through psychedelics, cutting out life's middleman and building a relationship with your psychedelic journey. Gabriel Castillo is a Magic Mushroom Expert, CEO, Initiated Curandero (Legal Plant Medicine Facilitator), Author and Course Instructor who is on a mission to help others become their own healers and detach themselves from dogmas that are not their own. https://podcastguests.com/expert/finally+detached/ Supp...

Ep. 2 Owning Your Shit - Male Validation and Fear of Being Seen

March 17, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 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 - Movie Review "Condorman" and What Would Jesus Actually Do?

March 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Simon and Darian discuss the movie "Condorman." Darian did not like the movie at all, but Simon really liked it. The guys discuss why a movie becomes re-watchable and they ask what would Jesus actually do? 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...

Ep. 1 Owning Your Shit - Creating Under Capitalism

March 10, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 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? Episode 1 is a diary entry by Carson where she shares about creating under capitalism. Intro Theme by: Carson McKenna and Dr. Darian Parker Narrator: Carson McKenna Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Broke Babe In...

499. Michelle Hastie Thompson - How I Became a Professional Cornhole Announcer

March 08, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

Michelle is a human behavior/psychology expert & cornhole sideline reporter using her passion for understanding humans at a deep level to help cornhole players achieve their best results on and off the courts. For the past 12 years, Michelle has been publishing books and appearing in the media helping humans understand themselves better to accomplish their big dreams and goals (including their ideal body) through consistent habits and mind shifts. She believes that cornhole can help people ...

498. Sam Perez - The Challenge of Ethical Journalism, A Restaurant that Hires People in Recovery and The Opioid Epidemic in America

March 03, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MB

Sam Perez is a television news reporter who loves telling stories. This passion led her to the University of Georgia, where she graduated with degrees in journalism and Spanish. Growing up, Sam learned from entrepreneurs as she watched her parents Rob and Diane create and open DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, KY. The restaurant and bakery hires people in recovery from substance use disorder. Sam found that this community of people had stories of strength, grit, and hope. In an effort to share thei...

497. Brian Pattaca - Navigating Creative Pursuits Without Suffering

March 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

20,000 creative people get Brian's newsletter delivered to their inboxes every single week – and when they're not reading along, they're listening to his podcast, Brian Breaks Character. The podcast ranks among the top 1% of most listened to podcasts in the world with 5,000 downloads every month and 270+ 5-star reviews.  Brian is the CEO of Team BKP and for the past two decades he's been helping creatives get what they want without all the suffering. His sweet spot is helping people who prou...

497. Brian Patacca - Navigating Creative Pursuits Without Suffering

March 02, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

20,000 creative people get Brian’s newsletter delivered to their inboxes every single week – and when they’re not reading along, they’re listening to his podcast, Brian Breaks Character. The podcast ranks among the top 1% of most listened to podcasts in the world with 5,000 downloads every month and 270+ 5-star reviews.  Brian is the CEO of Team BKP and for the past two decades he’s been helping creatives get what they want without all the suffering. His sweet spot is helping people who pro...

Ep. 5 For the Lust of God - The Aftermath

March 01, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

This is the story of Olivia, Serena and Heather. Three women who were born into The Children of God Cult. What happens when you get out of a cult? How do you live in an alien world? Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Dr. Darian Parker (doctordarianparker.com) [https://doctordarianparker.com/]   Main Audio Contributors: Olivia MacDonell www.theactivationproject.com [http://www.theactivationproject.com]   Serena Kelly www.serenakelley.com [http://www.serenakelley.com] Instagram and FB @serk...

496. Nicole and Sarah - Weird Dating Stories, Friendship and Pooh Bearing

February 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

In this episode Nicole and Sarah tell fun and weird dating stories, we make an association between dicks and mental health, why the pooh bear look is not good (wearing a shirt and nothing else to bed) and why you should never wear socks while being intimate. The Homance Chronicles is a lifestyle podcast hosted by Nicole Bonneville and Sarah Andonian. They have a 'homance,' a girl version of a bromance. They've been friends for a decade and have gone through some shit, so why not share it? Ev...

495. Casey Donatello - Hot Wife, Nudist and XXX Content Creator

February 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

Casey is the author of three erotic Lifestyle memoirs, an adult content creator, part-time nudist and swinger. Her memoirs detail the emotional, mental and physical aspects of discovering her sexuality in the Lifestyle over the past 18 years from a shy Catholic school girl, to insatiable unicorn, to a happily married Hotwife Vixen. Casey shares both the positive and negative parts of her journey towards sexual empowerment because it is very important for other women to know you can still be a...

494. Ruan Willow - An Erotic Threesome Story, Sex and Censorship and The F*ck Yeah Podcast

February 23, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

Ruan Willow is a pen name author who writes erotica/erotic romance, runs a sexuality and erotica podcast at Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow, a sex blogger/influencer, and an audiobook voiceover actor/narrator for her own work as well as for other authors. She has several books for sale on online sellers as well as over 30 audiobooks. She enjoys talking opening about sex and sexuality. https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow https://ohfckyeahwithruanwillow.buzzsprout.com https://ruanwillowauthor.com/ h...

Ep. 4 For the Lust of God - Heather's Story

February 22, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

This is the story of Olivia, Serena and Heather. Three women who were born into The Children of God Cult. This episode follows Heather's story. Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Dr. Darian Parker (doctordarianparker.com) [https://doctordarianparker.com/]   Main Audio Contributors: Heather Hudson   Music Credits:  Jim Hall - Hope Is Not Lost (freemusicarchive.org) Steven Warwick - The Mezzanine (freemusicarchive.org) Mindthings - Contact (freemusicarchive.org)   Creative Commons Credit:...

Ep. 4 For the Lust of God - Heather’s Story

February 22, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

This is the story of Olivia, Serena and Heather. Three women who were born into The Children of God Cult. This episode follows Heather’s story. Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Dr. Darian Parker (doctordarianparker.com)   Main Audio Contributors: Heather Hudson   Music Credits:  Jim Hall - Hope Is Not Lost (freemusicarchive.org) Steven Warwick - The Mezzanine (freemusicarchive.org) Mindthings - Contact (freemusicarchive.org)   Creative Commons Credit: Title: "Children and Cults” Au...

Episode 8 Decoding Diet Culture (Season 2) - Optavia

February 22, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

A plan that combines low-cal, low-carb, prepackaged and homemade meals. This program espouses lifelong changes and being the best version of you - but does not define what that means. Take a deeper dive with us to learn more about what may be veiled behind this flashy fad. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: [email protected] IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Darian Parker (Intro) https://doctordarianparker.com/ LinkedI...

493. Urja Goyal - Psychedelics, Challenging the Status Quo and Dying Before You Die

February 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

In this episode Urja and I discuss a variety of topics related to psychedelics. Discussions center around death, challenging society past society norms, parental expectations, bad trips and more. Exploring doors of perception. My mind right now- "Out beyond ideas of right doing and wrongdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there" - Rumi https://www.linkedin.com/in/urjagl Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Chapters: (0:00:02) - Exploring Perception and Culture (0:09:55) ...

Arbiters of Bad Taste: Review of Parenthood (1989), Why NBA Basketball is So Bad and We Need More Ideas in Movies

February 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Simon and Darian discuss the 1989 classic parenting movie, "Parenthood," Why the NBA is just so bad to watch these days and how movies need to focus more on ideas and feelings. 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 Time Stamps: (0:02:50) ...

492. Cate Osborn - Exploring Neurodivergence and ADHD: Navigating Relationships and Rejection Sensitivity

February 16, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

Cate Osborn, aka Catieosaurus, is a certified mental health and certified Neurodivergent sex educator, content creator, podcast co-host of 'Catie and Erik's Infinite Quest - an ADHD adventure', advocate in tabletop roleplaying games and relationship spaces and online media personality with a community of more than two million followers and 500 million views/fan engagement on OnlyFans, TikTok, Twitter, IG and Twitch, where she creates informative videos that inspire and uplift others in need o...

Ep. 7 Decoding Diet Culture (Season 2) - The Whole 30

February 15, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

Join us for the whole 9 yards to learn about this popular elimination diet. We will find out if it's truly a weight loss plan and what, if any, benefits it offers. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: [email protected] IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Darian Parker (Intro) https://doctordarianparker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker/   Producer: Dr. Darian Parker https://doctordarianparker.com/...

Ep. 3 For the Lust of God - Serena’s Story

February 15, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

This is the story of Olivia, Serena and Heather. Three women who were born into The Children of God Cult. This episode follows Serena’s story. Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Dr. Darian Parker (doctordarianparker.com)   Main Audio Contributors: Serena Kelly www.serenakelley.com Instagram and FB @serkelley   Music Credits:  Jim Hall - Hope Is Not Lost (freemusicarchive.org) Simon Matthewson - Hole (freemusicarchive.org) Heather Perkins - Waiting Becomes Not Waiting (freemusicarchive....

Ep. 3 For the Lust of God - Serena's Story

February 15, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

This is the story of Olivia, Serena and Heather. Three women who were born into The Children of God Cult. This episode follows Serena's story. Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Dr. Darian Parker (doctordarianparker.com) [https://doctordarianparker.com/]   Main Audio Contributors: Serena Kelly www.serenakelley.com [http://www.serenakelley.com] Instagram and FB @serkelley   Music Credits:  Jim Hall - Hope Is Not Lost (freemusicarchive.org) Simon Matthewson - Hole (freemusicarchive.org) H...

491. Dr. Cortney Warren - How to Let Go of Your Ex

February 14, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

In this episode Dr. Cortney Warren and I discuss why it is so hard to let go of your ex, the difficulty with being honest and how to take steps to create a positive long-term romantic relationship.  Dr. Cortney S. Warren is a board-certified clinical psychologist and former tenured associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Having won numerous professional awards for her research, Cortney is an expert on addictions, self-deception, romantic relationships...

490. Katie Bramlett - How WeShape Helps to Stop the Toxic Expectations of the Fitness Industry

February 13, 2023 08:05 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

In this episode Katie and I discuss how no technology will replace understanding your intentions for being physically active, questioning your fitness belief systems and creating sustainable approaches to your health and wellness.  Katie Bramlett started WeShape with the intention of advocating for women to stop focusing on the number on the scale and instead put their energy and efforts towards a more meaningful intention such as movement, rest, and a deeper connection with self. Her entire...

489. Lee Jagger - Why a Fulfilling Sex Life Starts by What You Do Outside of the Bedroom

February 13, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

In this episode Lee tells us the most common sex and relationship questions people ask her on TikTok, why being tired is not the real reason why you are not having sex and focusing on what happens between your ears to have a better sex life. Lee Jagger is a Sexpert and Founder of Rock The Bedroom, where she has helped thousands of women claim their confidence and creativity in the bedroom using her signature erotic massage techniques. After going from Sex Worker to Sexpert, Lee has made it ...

488. Maitland Ward - The Stunning Transformation into One of the Fastest Rising Stars in the Adult Industry

February 10, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Southern California-born and bred Maitland Ward has quickly become one of the fastest-rising stars in adult entertainment, after an-already successful career as an American model, actress and cosplay personality. The star, who joined the cast of Bold and the Beautiful as teen and found fame as Rachel McGuire on the beloved ABC sitcom Boy Meets World, jumped headfirst into shooting adult films in 2019 without much persuasion. The statuesque (5'10") all-natural redhead is unique in that not on...

Ep. 2 For the Lust of God - Olivia’s Story

February 08, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

This is the story of Olivia, Serena and Heather. Three women who were born into The Children of God Cult. This episode follows Olivia’s story. Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Dr. Darian Parker (doctordarianparker.com)   Main Audio Contributors: Olivia MacDonell www.theactivationproject.com   Music Credits:  Jim Hall - Hope Is Not Lost (freemusicarchive.org) Audiorezout - Anxiety (freemusicarchive.org) HoliznaCCO - Under the Floorboards (freemusicarchive.org) HoliznaCCO - Halloween S...

Ep. 2 For the Lust of God - Olivia's Story

February 08, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

This is the story of Olivia, Serena and Heather. Three women who were born into The Children of God Cult. This episode follows Olivia's story. Producer: Dr. Darian Parker Dr. Darian Parker (doctordarianparker.com) [https://doctordarianparker.com/]   Main Audio Contributors: Olivia MacDonell www.theactivationproject.com [http://www.theactivationproject.com]   Music Credits:  Jim Hall - Hope Is Not Lost (freemusicarchive.org) Audiorezout - Anxiety (freemusicarchive.org) HoliznaCCO -...

Ep. 6 Decoding Diet Culture (Season 2) - Paleo

February 08, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MB

According to this diet, you can get in touch with your inner cave-person and eat like they did in prehistoric times, specifically in the Paleolithic times (2.5 million to 10,000 years ago). We are for time travel, but is this to the extreme? Find out in this episode. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: [email protected] IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Darian Parker (Intro) https://doctordarianparker.com/ LinkedIn: htt...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - God, Aliens and Something in Between

February 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Simon and Darian discuss the topic of God, Aliens, Spirituality and everything in between. 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 Time Stamp: 0:00:02 - The Art of Creating a Persona 0:16:43 - Exploring Possibilities in an Infinite Univers...

487. Rangarajan Padmanabhan - Psychedelics, Patriarchal Culture in India and Creating a Space for Self-Empowerment

February 04, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

In this episode, Ranga discusses patriarchal Indian culture and its resistance to alternative ideas, how psychedelics changed his thought process and becoming awakened to yourself. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranga003 Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com Time Stamps: 0:00:02 - Psychedelics, Patriarchal Culture, and Self-Empowerment 0:15:31 - The Search for Happiness in Relationships 0:30:19 - Confronting Fear and Change Through Conversation 0:38:36 - Awakening Self...

486. Maija Russell - Discovering The Power of Self-Love: Exploring Universal Trauma and Consciousness-Raising In The Age Of The Internet

February 03, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

In this episode, Maija and I discuss her You Are Beautiful journal, universal trauma and all the ways we see and present ourselves. Creator, uplifter, and world traveler, Maija specializes in bringing confidence to all who surround her. A student of self-improvement since age 10, Maija has compiled the most effective tricks she's learned over the last 24 years to create lasting and authentic happiness. With Appreciate U she is helping people recognize themselves as the powerful masterpiece t...

485. Juliana Mulligan - Why Ibogaine Could Be the Most Powerful Treatment for Opioid Dependency

February 02, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

In this episode Juliana recounts her powerful first encounter with Ibogaine, how Ibogaine differs from traditional psychedelics and why America needs a reset when it comes to treating opioid dependency. Juliana Mulligan is a formerly opioid dependent person, formerly incarcerated, and has been a working member of the ibogaine treatment community for ten years. She is currently working on her Masters in Social Work at NYU. In 2011, with the help of Ibogaine treatment, Juliana left opioids beh...

Ep. 1 For the Lust of God - Origins

February 01, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

This is the story of Olivia, Serena and Heather. Three women who were born into The Children of God Cult. What is this cult and how did it begin? Listen as each lady describes the origins of the Children of God.  Producer: Dr. Darian Parker (doctordarianparker.com) [https://doctordarianparker.com/]   Main Audio Contributors: Olivia MacDonell www.theactivationproject.com [http://www.theactivationproject.com]   Serena Kelly www.serenakelley.com [http://www.serenakelley.com] Instagram ...

Ep. 5 Decoding Diet Culture (Season 2) - Volumetrics

February 01, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

It's all about volume, not weight in this episode. The Volumetrics diet has a narrow focus on consuming nothing but nutrient-dense foods. Is this legit? Find out if this trend holds water. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: [email protected] IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Darian Parker (Intro) https://doctordarianparker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker/   Producer: Dr. Darian Parker https:/...

Ep. 2: Yoga Plus - Exploring the Power of Music in Your Yoga Practice and Consistency in Content

January 30, 2023 08:05 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

In this episode Suzie and Darian focus on Yoga and how music plays such an important role in crafting a great yoga practice. They also discuss consistency in creating content and shrugging off the naysayers online. 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...

484. Erica Rascon - Examining The Lack of Black Yoga Instructors and How Yoga Went from a Lifestyle to a Business

January 27, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

In this episode I talked to Yoga Instructor, Erica Rascon. We traverse the very important topic of the lack of Yoga instructors who are people of color, the relationship between religion and Yoga and how Yoga became a business and what that is both a good and difficult thing. Erica Rascon is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She specializes in yoga for mental health, particularly for mothers and women of color. https://deeplyrootedwellness.com https://www.instagram.com...

483. Adison Briana - Exploring Stereotypes and the Role of Sexuality in Yoga and Dance Content Creation

January 26, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MB

In this episode I have a revealing conversation with Yoga and Dance Influencer, Adison Briana. Adison talks candidly about her pursuit of wanting to be a YouTuber, balancing artistic expression and sexuality in content creation and how she doesn't think of her YouTube channel as much as you think. Adison Briana is a yoga and flexibility professional/enthusiast as well as a dancer/choreographer. Adison began her YouTube channel teaching yoga 6 years ago and it has grown nearly 700,000 subscri...

Ep. 4 Decoding Diet Culture (Season 2) - Keto

January 25, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

The versions of keto are endless. This diet started out as a treatment for neurodegenerative disorders like epilepsy and has morphed into a "burn away your fat stores" by eating nothing fat. Intriguing, yes. Some evidence to support efficacy, but not likely in the ways this popular diet is marketed. Check out the details here.   Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: [email protected] IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Daria...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Glass Onion Movie Review: How Can a Mystery Movie Turn Out to Not Be a Mystery?

January 24, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 174 MB

Simon and Darian discuss the movie Glass Onion. Simon doesn't love this move and Darian doesn't love it, but also thinks it is somewhat entertaining. The guys get super deep and discuss how humanity reveals spirituality and not the other way around. 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. I...

482. Swati Sharma - Overcoming Cultural Conformity Barriers to Psychedelic Practices

January 20, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

In this episode Swati and I talk about cultural conformity and how that affects going outside of the norm in plant medicine, being open about our psychedelic experiences and being more visible in the psychedelic space.  Swati Sharma is a media professional and podcast host based in Mexico City. Originally from Toronto, Swati has spent the last few years working in the psychedelics industry. Her media and communications agency Swati Sharma CO. helps thought leaders and creatives in psychedeli...

481. Nausheen Chen - How To Make a Memorable and Impactful Public Speaking Performance

January 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

In this episode Nausheen and I dig deep into overcoming the cultural expectations for people of color and public speaking. We also chat about how to connect in your most authentic way so that people will connect authentically with you. Finally, Nausheen lets me know about the M-A-Y-A method. Nausheen I. Chen is a French-Pakistani leadership communications coach, a 2-time TEDx speaker and corporate trainer. She has 15+ years of training, speaking and coaching experience - all the way from Fo...

Twitter Mentions

@leejaggerrocks 3 Episodes
@noarcoach 3 Episodes
@epsilon11 3 Episodes
@thecurious_girl 2 Episodes
@sparklingruby 2 Episodes
@aubriepesky 2 Episodes
@amyashmorephd 2 Episodes
@richchambers5 1 Episode
@gnarlybygnature 1 Episode
@drcortneywarren 1 Episode
@paulglovercoach 1 Episode
@swati_______ 1 Episode
@adeena 1 Episode
@mysexcoach 1 Episode
@rrnoall 1 Episode
@danknutrition 1 Episode
@wordsmith 1 Episode
@iamcorrielo 1 Episode
@originsosu 1 Episode
@harrietbarnsley 1 Episode