Best Darian Parker Podcasts (2024)

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595. Skin Deep: Real Answers to Your Skincare Questions from Dr. Mina 43:39

6h ago43:39

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In this episode, Dr. Mina, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Atlanta, Georgia, discusses skincare across different age groups and the importance of a holistic approach to skin health. She emphasizes that skincare is not just for women and shares insights on preventing skin cancer, debunking myths about sunscreen, and the impact of lifes…

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Faith Forward: Getting Rid of the Dogma and Embracing the Spirit 1:24:27

8d ago1:24:27

1:24:27

In this episode of Faith Forward, Simon and Darian discuss the importance of wrestling with many questions about religion and focusing on the spirit of faith versus the Dogma that often stigmatizes and hurts others. Simon's Links: www.urbanjackproductions.com Darian's Links: www.doctordarianparker.com Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.co…

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594. Exploring Synesthesia, The Perception of Art in Society and Why There is an Artist Inside All of Us 46:56

16d ago46:56

46:56

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…

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593. Finding the Blessings in the Broken Pieces w/ J. Lewis III 27:14

25d ago27:14

27:14

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'…

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592. Functional Fitness and Intimacy: A Conversation with Model Amy Taylor 44:55

1M ago44:55

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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 She challenges the outdated perception that vitality and sex are exclusive to the young, emphasizing the importance of maintaining physical fitness and an active sex life into older age.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 an…

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591. An Inside Out Approach to Combating Misinformation in Health, Fitness and Wellness 46:37

1M ago46:37

46:37

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' a…

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590. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Why Everyone is Trying to Be Their Own Batman 1:38:43

1M ago1:38:43

1:38:43

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 Batma…

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589. Fighting for Fitness w/ Krissy Vann 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

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 …

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588. In Defense of Doping w/ Dr. Alexander Hutchison 58:21

2M ago58:21

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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 pro…

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587. Less Time on the Internet and More Time on the "Inner-net" – A Conversation with Emmy® Award-Winning Producer and Cinematographer, Brian Isom 47:33

2M ago47:33

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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 …

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586. "Sometimes You Show Up and Shut Up": Navigating Hospital Chaplaincy with Christine Davies 42:33

2M ago42:33

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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 Theol…

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585. Learning How to Connect to and Trust Your Intuition with Emma Andrews 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

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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 proce…

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584. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of the Three Amigos, Arguing Against Your Side, Darian's Plant Based Journey and Simon's Mono Episode 1:36:52

3M ago1:36:52

1:36:52

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: Webs…

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Arbiters of Bad Taste - Rewatching Ghostbusters 2, Honest Liars and Defining Faith 1:15:36

4M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

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.comDarian's Links:www.doctordarianparker.com Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.…

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583. Navigating Screen Time Challenges in Parenting, Fitness and Beyond (Featuring Emily Cherkin) 47:34

4M ago47:34

47:34

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 chil…

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582. The Economics of Love: Leveraging Data for Dating Success (Featuring Rebekka Grun Von Jolk) 46:27

4M ago46:27

46:27

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…

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581. Bridging the Mentorship Gap in the Fitness and Wellness Industry (Featuring Debbie Bellenger) 43:59

4M ago43:59

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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 en…

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580. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Knowledge Seeking, Skepticism and Darian's Impending Visit to See Simon 1:26:15

4M ago1:26:15

1:26:15

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.wo…

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579. What If Working with a Lawyer Could Be Fun? An Interview w/ Cory Sterling 37:06

5M ago37:06

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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 welln…

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578. The Dark Side of Meditation 57:48

5M ago57:48

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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 t…

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577. Arbiters of Bad Taste - The Highlander, Immortality and Healthy Curiosities 1:57:42

5M ago1:57:42

1:57:42

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.…

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576. Tapping Your Way into the Success You Actually Want w/ Brad Yates 40:13

6M ago40:13

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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 …

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575. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Top 3 Best and Worst Movies of 2023 1:30:53

7M ago1:30:53

1:30:53

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 st…

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574. Improving Your Health and Fitness with Stick Mobility: A Conversation with Dennis Dunphy 34:28

7M ago34:28

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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 sp…

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573. What if Tantra Is More than What You Think It Is? Featuring Sophie Bekkering 33:58

7M ago33:58

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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 aspe…

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572. A Conversation about Grief, Spirituality, and the Power of Storytelling w/ Alyssa Noel Coelho 34:38

7M ago34:38

34:38

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-developme…

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571. Dr. Angela Bryan - Cannabis Use and The Effect on Enjoyment of Exercise 34:05

7M ago34:05

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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 t…

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570. Dre Baldwin - Helping Entrepreneurs to Work On Your Game, Knowing When to Fire Yourself and Decision Making with Principles 34:27

8M ago34:27

34:27

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 br…

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569. Christine Conti - 2023 Fitness Leader of the Year, Marketing in Fitness and Tips for Having a Great Conference 35:36

8M ago35:36

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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 c…

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568. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Navigating Complex Themes: Review of I Am Mother, Sci-Fi Themes, Christianity, and Balanced Ideologies 1:26:38

8M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

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-do…

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567. The Intersection of Mindfulness, Micro Dosing and Sports Performance w/ Lauren Alderfer 52:44

8M ago52:44

52:44

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 …

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566. Being an Openly Gay Strength and Conditioning Coach w/ David Smith 47:38

8M ago47:38

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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 …

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565. Are You Actually Well? 50:10

9M ago50:10

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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…

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Ep. 1 Faith Forward: How Critical Thinking Gets Lost in Faith Silos 1:21:54

9M ago1:21:54

1:21:54

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 ac…

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564. The Impact of Under Fueling and Perimenopause in Fitness 46:44

9M ago46:44

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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 f…

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563. VO2 Max Testing, Dosage and Accessibility 14:52

9M ago14:52

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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.c…

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562. Working with Industrial Athletes, Future Manufacturing Jobs, and Healthcare Cash Pay 42:48

9M ago42:48

42:48

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 i…

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561. You Don't Need Instagram...Instagram Needs You! 13:03

10M ago13:03

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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 suc…

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Arbiters of Bad Taste - Wrestling with Your Thoughts, Unrealistic Cardiorespiratory Endurance in Movies and Finding Deep Friendship 1:30:52

10M ago1:30:52

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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.urbanjackpr…

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560. Gaining Back the Power Over Your Health w/ Rhiannon Neuharth 44:57

10M ago44:57

44:57

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 a…

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559. Acute and Chronic Adaptions to High Altitude Training and Living w/ Lexie Haren 50:04

10M ago50:04

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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.harenh…

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558. Sports Pharmacy, Recovery Aids and Collegiate Athletics w/ Jessica Beal, PharmD. 1:06:14

10M ago1:06:14

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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 i…

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557. Learned Helplessness, Pain, Exercise Tolerance and Fav Apps and Pods w/ Jennifer Schwartz 43:46

10M ago43:46

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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…

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556. Fitness Flex's, Finance to Fitness, Zone 2 Cardio and How Life Changes Your Workout Game with Carly Fleischer 56:09

10M ago56:09

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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:…

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555. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Why Hollywood Loves Messianic Figures in Movies and Why We Hate Reboots 1:35:56

11M ago1:35:56

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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…

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554. High on Stress 15:04

11M ago15:04

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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 fo…

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553. Exploring the Intersection of Fitness and Technology w/ Chantel Oakley 48:39

11M ago48:39

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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 an…

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552. Max Casa - Why Float Therapy is a Powerful Tool for Expanding Your Consciousness 49:33

11M ago49:33

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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 th…

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551. Are We Confusing Joy and Exercise? 12:45

11M ago12:45

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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? L…

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550. Why We Need to Stop the Gyms From Turning into Nightclubs w/ Chris Martin 34:10

11M ago34:10

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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/cmartyfithttps://www.tiktok.com/@cmartyfi…

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