The Dr. Darian Parker Podcast

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61. The Price of Performance: A Decade By Decade Guide to Functional Longevity

July 13, 2026

Are you training for your future, or just to make gains today? In this episode, I dive into the research and my long term professional work to provide a practical, decade-by-decade blueprint for longevity. From building your metabolic reserve in your 30s to preserving neuromuscular power in your 60s, learn how to shift your programming to ensure your body is as capable at 70 as it is today. Research Used in this Episode:Shailendra, P.,大师, D. L., Cicuttini, F. M., Jenkins, J. S., & Heritie...

60. Is Your Phone Hurting Your Workouts?

June 15, 2026

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 gym floor observation, we unmask the true cost of how your phone could be hurting your workouts and your relationship with your body. Research Used for this Episo...

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

May 28, 2026

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 industry driven by belief. He founded Happie in 2019 out of personal conviction: that alternative healing paths through fu...