The Far Side of Fitness

The Far Side of Fitness


Latest Episodes

575. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Top 3 Best and Worst Movies of 2023
January 03, 2024

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-satu

574. Improving Your Health and Fitness with Stick Mobility: A Conversation with Dennis Dunphy
January 02, 2024

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 t

573. What if Tantra Is More than What You Think It Is? Featuring Sophie Bekkering
December 30, 2023

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 ligh

572. A Conversation about Grief, Spirituality, and the Power of Storytelling w/ Alyssa Noel Coelho
December 29, 2023

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

571. Dr. Angela Bryan - Cannabis Use and The Effect on Enjoyment of Exercise
December 18, 2023

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

570. Dre Baldwin - Helping Entrepreneurs to Work On Your Game, Knowing When to Fire Yourself and Decision Making with Principles
December 13, 2023

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 backgro

569. Christine Conti - 2023 Fitness Leader of the Year, Marketing in Fitness and Tips for Having a Great Conference
December 11, 2023

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 wellne

568. Arbiters of Bad Taste - Navigating Complex Themes: Review of I Am Mother, Sci-Fi Themes, Christianity, and Balanced Ideologies
December 07, 2023

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 re

567. The Intersection of Mindfulness, Micro Dosing and Sports Performance w/ Lauren Alderfer
November 30, 2023

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. Sh

566. Being an Openly Gay Strength and Conditioning Coach w/ David Smith
November 16, 2023

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.