The Far Side of Fitness

The Far Side of Fitness


Latest Episodes

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?
December 13, 2022

Simon and Darian are all about action holiday Christmas movies...I mean who isn't? They guys discuss the classic Christmas in July movie, Die Hard. They also discuss various lists of best 80's action movies and why each episode always ends up bein

471. Robin Divine - Black People Trip Too and The Black Psychedelic Equity Fund
December 12, 2022

Robin Divine is the founder of Black People Trip, an organization that provides psychedelic education to the Black community and advocates for equity and accessibility. She is also the creator of The Black Psychedelic Equity Fund, a non-profit which helps

Ep. 1: Yoga Plus - What is the Yoga Lifestyle...Veganism, Clothing, Spirituality?
December 09, 2022

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

470. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela - FIT NATION: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession
December 08, 2022

Natalia Mehlman Petrzela is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture. She is the author of CLASSROOM WARS: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture (Oxford University Press, 2015), and FIT NATION: The Gains and Pains of A

469. Julie Kratz - Why We Have to Talk About Race, Diversity and Inclusion
December 06, 2022

Julie Kratz is a highly-acclaimed TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. After experiencing many career pivot points of her own, she started her own speaking business with the goal of helpi

468. Philip Su - How a Former CEO/Tech Millionaire Was Saved from Spiraling Depression at a Amazon Warehouse
December 05, 2022

Philip Su is a software exec who's worked at large tech firms like Microsoft and Meta, and also founder of Gates Foundation-funded global health nonprofit Audere. In a spontaneous moment during depression, he also worked at Amazon's flagship wareh

Ep. 2 What's Good In the World? Climate Reparations, Lab Grown Blood, How to Create Friendships and Libraries Combating Loneliness
December 02, 2022

The news is not all bad. Seriously, lots of great things are happening in the world and we can't wait to share it with you. Join Darian and Aicila as they explore positive news articles that will uplift and give you hope for our world.Darian shares tw

467. Emily Zorn - What's Legit and What is Bullsh*t in Nutrition
December 01, 2022

Emily Zorn is a registered dietitian and health coach. She started her career as a sports dietitian working with collegiate and professional athletes. In 2020, she began her private practice (Emily RD Nutrition Coaching) where she helps athletes and all p

466. Leah Elson - The Struggle is Real. Why Science Has a Communication Problem and How to Fix It
November 25, 2022

Leah Elson is an academically-published clinical development scientist, public science communicator, and non-fiction author. Her research career in human medicine has included the fields of orthopedics, oncology, and neuroscience.https://www.instagram.com

465. Marci Warhaft - How A Soccer Mom Wrote an Intimate Memoir of Lies, Loss and Lap Dances
November 22, 2022

Marci Warhaft, The Resiliency Rebel, is a Coach and recognized expert on body image and self-esteem. She is a regular contributor and body image expert for DEFY magazine. Marci is also the author of The Good Stripper: A Soccer Moms Memoir of Lies, Los