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60. Is Your Smartphone Hurting Your Workout?

Think a quick scroll between sets is harmless? Think again. In this episode, we step out of the standard fitness cliches and aim a deeply analytical, academic lens at a physical object that is currently sitting less than three feet away from you: your smartphone. By bridging the gap between rigorous laboratory science and real-world…

59. The Synergy of Endocannabinoid Science and Wellbeing w/ Pete Olander

Pete Olander is the founder and CEO of Happie Beverages, a functional CPG company building at the intersection of plant medicine, recovery science, and wellness. With a background spanning J.P. Morgan, enterprise software operations, and functional nutrition brand Nutrition53 — where he worked directly with professional athletes — Pete brings a systems-first mindset to an…

58. Beyond the Waiver: How Lapsed Certifications and Scope Creep Destroy Fitness Businesses

Chad and Lauren from Conscious Counsel and Dr. Darian Parker, discuss proactive legal practices for health and fitness professionals, emphasizing industry-specific agreements, documentation, and current certifications to avoid reactive legal crises. Time Stamps: 00:00 Meet Conscious Counsel 00:42 Why Proactive Legal Matters 02:23 Case Study Trainer Negligence 08:28 Certifications and Credibility 11:24 Case Study Supplement Liability 15:01 Scope of Practice Boundaries…

57. Fitness Law Basics: LLCs, Waivers and Brand Protection with Attorney and Fitness Instructor Maddison Koper

Dr. Darian Parker has a conversation with Maddison Koper, a Phoenix-based attorney and group fitness instructor, about key legal protections in the fitness industry. Maddison shares how she became a lawyer and instructor simultaneously and discusses common business gaps that contribute to gym and coach turnover, including weak legal foundations that can lead to bankruptcy…

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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.

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