The Far Side of Fitness

The Far Side of Fitness


Latest Episodes

528. Elizabeth Entin - WTF Just Happened?! A Scientific Search for the Possibility of An Afterlife
June 20, 2023

In this episode Liz and I discuss her incredible story of losing her father, searching for the existence of an afterlife and how people who believe different things can have civil conversations.Liz began examining if there was evidence of an afterlife

527. Katie Geilenkirchen - Why the 80's Has Such a Big Influence on Us All These Years Later
June 15, 2023

The Retromade Podcast is a nostalgic trip down memory lane exploring the best of the 80s and 90s pop culture. Join us as we dive into the iconic movies, TV shows, music, fashion, cartoons, toys, and other cultural trends that defined these two decades. Fr

526. Don't Be Ashamed of Being a Career Trainer, Don't Listen to Medical Doctors for Your Fitness Advice and A Suggestion for Podcasting for Personal Trainers
June 12, 2023

In this episode, I talk about not being ashamed to be a career personal trainer, why you shouldn't listen to your medical doctor for fitness advice and a suggestion for personal trainers about podcasting. Intro music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Tying in the Cult of Extremist Religious Culture with a Review of "Conan the Barbarian" Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
June 09, 2023

Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real-life issues. Intro musi

525. Megan Hansen - Breaking Down the Truth About Metabolism, Weight Loss and Behavior Change
June 08, 2023

Megan Hansen is a dietitian, author, single mom, and the founder of Metabolism Makeovera nutrition coaching business with a focus on weight loss and metabolic health. With a community of over 40 dietitians and 7000 past and present clients, Megan is dedi

524. We Keep Saying the Same Thing in Health and Wellness Research, Accepting Your Strengths and Meeting People Regularly
June 06, 2023

In today's solo episode I talk about how we always publish the same research in health, fitness and wellness that doesn't change people's habits, learning to accept your strengths and the value in meeting people regularly. Intro music by Wordsmith: www.w

523. ACSM Exercise Professional of the Future Recap, Bonding with Colleagues and Being a Blessing to Others
June 02, 2023

I was recently in Denver, CO to be on a panel presenting on Overhauling the Skills Required for the Future Exercise Professional. Check out my short recap of our presentation, the importance of bonding with colleagues and focusing on being a blessing to o

522. Melanie Rieback - Radically Open Security and the Importance of Ethical Hacking
May 29, 2023

In this episode, we dive into the world of cybersecurity and explore the concept of radically open security. Our guest, Melanie, shares her background in cybersecurity and discusses why she founded a social enterprise to provide ethical hacking services.

Arbiters of Bad Taste - Review of "Over the Top" (Starring Sylvester Stallone)
May 25, 2023

Arbiters of Bad Taste is a bi-weekly movie review segment with professional musician, Simon Milliman and fitness professional, Darian Parker. Basically Simon and Darian use movies as a cover to talk about deep and substantive real-life issues. Intro musi

521. Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester - A Thirst for Wholeness: Psychedelics, Apprenticeship and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness
May 19, 2023

Rev Dr Jessica Rochester is an ordained Inter-Faith Minister with a Doctorate in Divinity. She is the Madrinha of Cu do Montral, the Santo Daime church she founded in 1997. She worked with Health Canada from 2001 until 2017 to achieve the legal right to