Dr. Darian Parker, PhD, NSCA-CPT

The Dr. Darian Parker Podcast

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Welcome to my podcast! I'm Dr. Darian Parker. I'm a 20 plus year entreprenuer, educator, executive and mentor in the fitness and well being industry. My podcast is my opportunity to give back all of my knowledge and wisdom in fitness and well being. From educational lectures to science and experiential based guest conversation, my goal is give you a reputable and reliable source of wisdom for bettering the whole you.

Author

Dr. Darian Parker, PhD, NSCA-CPT

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Health

Podcast website

doctordarianparker.com

Latest episode

Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

443. Harriet Barnsley - Surviving Being Hit By a Car at 101mph, The Positive Side of Psychosis and Coping with Your Own Hell 10.09.2022

Writing a Memoir 📖 | Volunteer | Philosophy Grad | Survivor of a RTC 🚙 Wheelchair user 🦽/🚶‍♀️| TBI | Bipolar | Psychosis Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/harrietbarnsley Blog: https://thistooshallpass464.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazzzzab/?hl=en Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dr-ds-social-network/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

Ep. 5 Decoding Diet Culture - Who Is the Insta-Influencer? 07.09.2022

Social media has gifted society with immediate access to information and individuals promoting a range of services and philosophies related to health and fitness. But how do you know if someone is legit? Learn how to tell the difference between someone who is just a persona and a legitimate health and exercise professional. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: erinmd03@gmail.com...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of Revenge of the Nerds and How Movies Reflect Our Own Lives 06.09.2022

Did you ever think that Revenge of the Nerds is a funny move with lots of commentary about our own lives? Well...if you didn't think about it that way then you might when you hear Simon and Darian talk about one of their favorite movies and how it reflects upon all of our lives. Revenge of the Nerds is an American comedy franchise. The series revolves around a group of socially-inept students tryi...

442. Cassie Christopher - The Dangers of All or Nothing Food Dieting, Morality Based Eating and How to Eat with Joy 03.09.2022

Cassie Christopher is a Registered Dietitian, emotional eating expert and corporate wellness consultant. Cassie's virtual practice specializes in helping accomplished women in midlife and beyond find the Courage to Trust themselves after decades of "All or Nothing Dieting" have disconnected them from their values and bodies. Cassie helps her clients create a supportive relationship with food, thei...

Ep. 4 Decoding Diet Culture - Dismissing Diet Culture 31.08.2022

The best way to combat diet culture is to simply give it the finger. It's not legit. It's not science. It's not truth. This episode will teach you how to act against diet culture toxicity. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: erinmd03@gmail.com IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Darian Parker (Intro) https://doctordarianparker.com/ Linke...

441. Rich Chambers - It's Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams 30.08.2022

Rich Chambers sits at a musical crossroads of sorts. There are big Rock influences in his music, which range from equal parts retro to modern rock. There is a definitive Country and Americana element to what he does. There are also distinct glimpses of the Blues and Punk music. Big Band and crooners such as Dean Martin also can sneak in there as well as little bits of Jazz and Folk music. With all...

440. Ethan Decker - Brand Science, The Human Condition and The Truth About Advertising 26.08.2022

Ethan is a brand strategist and marketing expert who has spent 15 years doing award-winning brand strategy, advertising, and market research for some of the world's biggest brands. A scientist by training but a marketer by trade, he's like the missing link, but between science and creativity. His career includes roles as Insight Manager at Radar Research, Planning Director at 72andSunny, Group Str...

Ep. 3 Decoding Diet Culture - Seven Fad Diet Red Flags 24.08.2022

Fad diets are crazy popular and unscientifically supported. Their host of sneaky buzzwords and seemingly innocuous messaging has a way of hooking consumers. Learn the top 7 "red flags" to avoid. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: erinmd03@gmail.com IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Darian Parker (Intro) https://doctordarianparker.com/...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of Aniara, Questioning Your Beliefs and Standing Right Outside the Door 23.08.2022

Simon and Darian are back with a review of the movie Aniara. Aniara is a 2018 science fiction film written and directed by Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja. The film is an adaptation of the 1956 Swedish epic poem of the same name by Harry Martinson. The film is set in a dystopian future where climate change ravages Earth, prompting mass migration from Earth to Mars. Simon and Darian also discuss ques...

439. Catherine Lin - The Past Present and Future Predictions of Consumer Behavior 19.08.2022

Catherine is a researcher and storyteller interested in data, collective memory, and consumer behavior who enjoys exploring the interconnectivity of the past, present, and future to shed light on key areas of consideration for brands, institutions, and other cultural forces.  She is currently a Cultural Strategist at sparks & honey, a leading cultural intelligence consultancy helping organizations...

Ep. 2 Decoding Diet Culture - Reminders About Diet Culture 17.08.2022

Diet culture is loud and front and center. Mostly, because those peddling it have made their living by lying to consumers by overpromising and under delivering. Listen in and learn why these messages are misleading and damaging. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: erinmd03@gmail.com IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Darian Parker (Intr...

438. Become a Better Human and You Will Become a Better Professional 16.08.2022

We've spent so much time focusing on how to become better professionals through technical skills. While those are good, what if you spent more time becoming a better human first? https://doctordarianparker.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dr-ds-social-network/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

437. Jennifer Villamil - My Almost Midlife Crisis and What Would Your 20 Year Old Self Think of Your 40 Year Old Self 12.08.2022

Advertising executive by trade; published author and podcast host by passion. Jennifer Villamil wrote her first book, "What a Year, a COVID Journal" as a way to document moving her wedding multiple times and reevaluating her life during the pandemic. This journey of self-discovery inspired the launch of My Almost Midlife Crisis Podcast in January 2021 as a way to come to terms with the approaching...

Ep 1. Decoding Diet Culture - Diet Culture Lies 10.08.2022

Oh, diet culture. How you annoy us. This episode details the most common lies diet culture loves to market to consumers. Here, we call them out and reveal their toxic underpinnings. Audio Credits: Dr. Erin Nitschke (Main Speaker) email: erinmd03@gmail.com IG: @nitschkeerin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belivestaywell/   Dr. Darian Parker (Intro) https://doctordarianparker.com/ LinkedIn: ht...

436. Estelle Giraud - Population Genetics, Predictive Health Technology and Data Science for Health 09.08.2022

Estelle Giraud is a PhD scientist (population genetics) turned commercial operator and leader in biotech and frontier medicine @Illumina, and now turned founder. Also a mother and woman founder, Estelle has had to navigate the change and challenges that come with this journey. She is deeply excited and scared by the rise of (big) data in healthcare and wellness, and passionate about creating a bet...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of Total Recall, Why CGI is Still So Bad in Many Movies and the Deeper Themes about Humans in Movies 06.08.2022

Arbiters of Bad Taste is back! The do a review of Total Recall, examine why CGI is still so bad in many movies and look at the deeper themes about humans in movies. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dr-ds-social-network/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

434. Simon Dagher - Why The Standard Self-Help Methods Don't Stick 30.07.2022

Simon D. is the author of the Habit Reframe Method and a writer frequently contributing to Reddit's r/GetDisciplined community. He also runs the popular Habit Reframe - Group Accountability Program on Discord. He's on a mission to help people who struggle with tech addiction build happier, healthier, and more productive lives.  https://habitreframe.com/   https://www.reddit.com/user/noshittysubred...

433. Aubrie - Being a Career Whore and Embracing Social Activism 28.07.2022

Aubrie is a 30-something independent sex worker, living and working in Ontario, Canada. She describes herself as a "smart slut in a capitalist patriarchy". She is passionate about sex, sex work, and sex worker rights. thatpeskyprostitute.com https://twitter.com/AubriePesky?t=_Zye0kVMuSqSSegilWhvmA&s=09 Thank you for supporting my affiliates: Erotic Massage Mastery Click HERE [https://www.rockthebe...

Ep. 4 The Frontline of Fitness - Fitness Industry Evolution 27.07.2022

The existential threat that the pandemic caused in the fitness industry is starting to subside. Those left standing are tasked with a challenging two-part future. First, we must rebuild an industry that has lost over one-third brick and mortar clubs, and tens of thousands of jobs. Secondly, we must aid in addressing the public health crisis of the declining physical and mental health of our nation...

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of Rambo: First Blood and Discussions about The Universe, God and Why Fight Scenes are so Unrealistic in Movies 26.07.2022

This week on Arbiters of Bad Taste, Simon and Darian go deep early with discussions about God, The Universe and more. Then the guys chat about Rambo: First Blood and how fighting scenes in movies are so unrealistic. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dr-ds-social-network/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

432. Bea Chan - Co-Founder of Sisters in Psychedelics, First Experience with 5-MeO-DMT and the Future of Psychedelics 26.07.2022

Bea (pronounced "Bee") Chan is a female BIPOC Founder, community builder and mental health advocate in the psychedelic space. After leaving her corporate career, she found herself rediscovering her ancestral roots in Asia, where she stumbled on marketing, entrepreneurship and plant medicine. Profound psychedelic trips from Thailand to Mexico led Bea to create AKITA 'A Kick In The Ass' Agency - the...

431. Kathlyn and Melissa - Connecting the Dots for Health and Wellness 23.07.2022

Kathlyn Carney is an author, podcast host, Nutrition Education student at American University, and Director of Marketing for a small business. After graduating from American University in August 2022, Kathlyn plans to pursue a career in health coaching. 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 consequenc...

429. Kirsten Mickelwait - The Ghost Marriage 19.07.2022

Kirsten Mickelwait is a professional copywriter and editor by day and a writer of fiction and creative nonfiction by night. She's an alumna of the Squaw Valley Community of Writers, the Napa Valley Writers' Conference, the Paris Writers' Conference, and the San Francisco Writers' Conference. Her short story, "Parting with Nina," won first prize in The Ledge's 2004 Fiction Awards Competition. She l...

428. Dr. Aditi Paul - The Current Collegiate Hookup Culture 17.07.2022

Aditi Paul is a dating and relationships researcher and professor based in New York City. She uses her dual background in technology and relationship science to examine how dating apps are transforming people's personal and sex lives. Her research on online dating has been published in top academic journals and has been widely cited in leading media outlets including NBC News, The Washington Post,...

Ep. 3 The Frontline of Fitness - Healthcare Policy 12.07.2022

If the fitness industry is truly to become part of the healthcare delivery system, an understanding of the healthcare policy ecosystem is essential. Our industry did not think of public policy and legislation prior to the pandemic, but this period of time has put into stark relief the importance of doing so. This discussion will provide an understandable "look under the hood" of the current health...

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