Category: Self Improvement
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582. The Economics of Love: Leveraging Data for Dating Success (Featuring Rebekka Von Grun Von Jolk)
In this engaging conversation, host Dr. D interviews Rebekka, an economist with a PhD, who applies her expertise in economics to the domain of dating and relationships. Rebekka explains how understanding and applying concepts such as opportunity costs, preference clarification, and the impact of gender ratios can significantly improve one’s chances in the dating world.…
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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 entrants and providing career guidance, especially in the…
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580. Arbiters of Bad Taste – Knowledge Seeking, Skepticism and Darian’s Impending Visit to See Simon
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: http://www.wordsmithmusic.com
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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 wellness small business…
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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 toward self-realization…
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In this interview, Brad Yates, a coach known for his work with Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or ‘tapping’, shares his insights into how tapping can relieve stress and improve personal development. Yates explains that tapping is based on traditional Chinese medicine where points in our face and torso are stimulated without the need for acupuncture…
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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…
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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 aspects…
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572. A Conversation about Grief, Spirituality, and the Power of Storytelling w/ Alyssa Noelle Coelho
In this introspective conversation, Alyssa Noelle Coelho discusses the journey of writing her book, the Lionheart Chronicles, which was influenced by her experiences with grief, the loss of her father, and her spiritual quest for coping. Alyssa discusses the misconceptions of the healing process, the societal pressure of marketing in self-development, and the need for…
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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 to…