Best Farrah Parkes Podcasts (2025)

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What if We’ve Been Missing One of the Biggest Causes of Disease? | Benjamin Bikman 1:24:22

2d ago1:24:22

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Unlock the secrets to reversing insulin resistance - the hidden driver of many chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Benjamin Bikman, biomedical scientist and author of Why We Get Sick, reveals surprising truths about carbs, fats, protein, stress, and lack of sleep that can help you reclaim y…

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Games with Producer James 1:42:36

3d ago1:42:36

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This week, Stitch has landed seemingly everywhere, a PhotoPass option has returned, music changes to the esplanade, construction continues around the resort, The Little Man of Disneyland goes on the road, we visit Producer James to play some games, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out…

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What if Sleep Isn’t the Problem, but How You THINK About It is? | Spotlight Convo 1:05:10

5d ago1:05:10

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Unlock the hidden power of your body's internal clocks with three world-renowned experts in chronobiology. Learn how understanding and aligning with your natural biorhythms can transform your sleep, energy, focus, and overall wellbeing from leading sleep scientist Dr. Chris Winter, science journalist Lynne Peeples, and integrative neurologist Dr. R…

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How to Alchemize Wounds Into Wisdom | Rupda 1:00:32

9d ago1:00:32

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From abandoned child to internationally renowned trauma expert, Rupda shares her transformative journey of resilience and healing. Learn powerful practices for self-belonging, embodying trust, and creating authentic community that allow you to break free from limitations and live your most fully-realized life. Rupda's inspiring story and nurturing …

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Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Details 1:34:22

10d ago1:34:22

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This week, the Disneyland 70th has officially arrived, we talk about all the new things, a missing feature of Adventureland has returned, an alien has been a menace at Disneyland, changes to the Animation Academy, we talk about our upcoming trip to the parks and other destinations this time, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to …

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Welcome to the Good Life Project podcast with Jonathan Fields 1:30

11d ago1:30

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What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindse…

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The Grieving Body: What Really Happens When You Lose Someone | Mary-Frances O'Connor 59:52

12d ago59:52

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Grief inflicts a profound mind-body toll, yet our culture rarely understands this connection. In this revealing episode, Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, author of The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing, pulls back the curtain on grief's surprising physical impacts. You'll learn powerful ways to befriend your "grievi…

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Midlife Myths Busted: What Science Actually Says About Food & Aging | Dr. Federica Amati 1:14:30

16d ago1:14:30

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What if the secrets to vibrant aging lie in your daily dietary choices? In this myth-busting conversation, Dr. Federica Amati, author of Every Body Should Know This, reveals surprising truths about protein, calcium, and nurturing the gut-brain connection to stave off cognitive decline and more. You can find Federica at: Website | Instagram | ZOE Sc…

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DLW 388: More with Jerrod Maruyama 1:38:19

17d ago1:38:19

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This week, the 70th has all but landed at Disneyland, details on some attraction updates, you can listen to 70th sounds already, Magic Keys are going back on sale, just in time for a Keyholder 70th kickoff event, more merchandise, we finish our conversation with Artist Jerrod, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlw…

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What Science Says About Reversing Brain Aging | Dr. Marc Milstein [Best of] 1:03:27

19d ago1:03:27

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Unleash the full potential of your brain at any age with Dr. Marc Milstein's revolutionary strategies. In this fascinating conversation, the Age-Proof Your Brain author reveals daily habits that combat memory loss, boost productivity, and help you live a longer, sharper life. Discover surprising truths about what really causes cognitive decline and…

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Why Your Brain is Begging You to Take a Break (and How to Do It Right) | Dr. Mithu Storoni 1:02:03

23d ago1:02:03

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Ever feel like the way you work is slowly grinding you down? In this mind-opening conversation, neuroscientist and author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work Mithu Storoni dismantles the industrial-age approach to work. She maps out a brain-aligned framework to tap into unseen wellsprings of energy, motivation and c…

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DLW 387: Freelance Illustrator and Creator Jerrod Maruyama 1:57:26

24d ago1:57:26

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This week, even more things coming to the Disneyland Resort for the 70th, a sneak peek into the Walt animatronic, a new character coming to Avengers Campus, bananas are invading Disneyland later this month, fire heroes were honored, new seating was added to New Orleans Square, we talk to Artist Jerrod Maruyama, and more! Please support the show if …

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What if You Could Erase Your Life and Start Over? | Craig Mod 1:39:40

26d ago1:39:40

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Ever felt the urge to shed your old self and start fresh? Craig Mod did just that, leaving his roots at 19 to immerse himself in Japan through art, music, and long walking pilgrimages that remade him. In this candid conversation, he shares insights from his critically acclaimed book Things Become Other Things: A Walking Memoir on choosing fullness …

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Why Secrets Wreck Us: a Science-backed Practice to Reveal and Heal | James W. Pennebaker 1:04:49

1M ago1:04:49

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Unleash the transformative power of your words with pioneering researcher James W. Pennebaker. Discover how his simple, expressive writing method can improve your mental and physical health, provide self-insight, and even detect the hidden psychological undercurrents influencing your life and relationships. In Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Exp…

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DLW 386: 70 Years of Disneyland with Michael 1:39:59

1M ago1:39:59

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This week, a park icon gets an update, a rare character encounter lands at Pixar Place Hotel, we talk about Earth Day at the resort, the 70th guided tour details are released and booking is open for it, a new checkout option for Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, we finish out conversation with Michael, and more! Please support the show if you can by going t…

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How Do You Rewrite Your Story? One Step at a Time | Robin Arzón [Best of] 1:05:51

1M ago1:05:51

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From hostage crisis to fitness titan - In this best-of conversation, Robin Arzón shares her unstoppable journey defying limits. The author of "Shut Up and Run" opens up about how a traumatic experience fueled her pivot from lawyer to global phenomenon at Peloton, conquering ultramarathons with Type 1 diabetes along the way. Get inspired by Robin's …

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At 94, Iconic Writer, Judith Viorst, Has Thoughts to Share That We Need to Hear 52:42

1M ago52:42

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With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered, inviting us into the vulnerabilities and unexpected joys of aging. Discover practical strategies for navigating loneliness, building community, and reigniting curios…

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DLW 385: From Out of the Past with Michael Holland 1:46:16

1M ago1:46:16

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This week, more choices in Galaxy’s Edge, a new way to be Earth conscience, an interesting development in Toon Town, a new Starbucks tumbler surprise, ticket and hotel deals, we talk to Michael Holland from the “From Out of the Past Podcast,” and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all o…

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The 2-year Experiment That’s Quietly Changing My Life | The 2x20 Project™ Update 1:47:24

1M ago1:47:24

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Learn more about working with Jonathan to craft your 2x20 Project™. Tired of drifting through life on autopilot? Jonathan Fields shares his raw, uncensored journey of intentionally redesigning his ideal life over two years through bold experiments. Discover the breakthroughs, fears confronted, and radical decisions that emerged as he realigned his …

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Living Through Grief, Finding Wonder, and Becoming Whole Again | Suleika Jaouad 59:34

1M ago59:34

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! How would you transform life's greatest challenges into inspiring works of art? Suleika Jaouad shares her journey of "creative alchemy," turning her battles with leukemia into the acclaimed memoir Between Two Kingdoms and her new book The Book of Alchemy - a collection of 100 imaginative journaling prompts to spark…

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DLW 384: Disneyland 70th with Amanda and Kevin 1:46:12

2M ago1:46:12

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This week, Disneyland 2025 Half Marathon details announced, the next After Dark Nite tickets are going on sale, a new option for the plush headbands, an iconic Disney Imagineer is being featured in an upcoming documentary, an update to the Jolly Holiday sign, we finish our talk with Amanda and Kevin from Where in the Park, and more! Please support …

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How Dolphins Unlocked a Hidden Key to Longevity and Health | Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson 1:03:26

2M ago1:03:26

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Have you ever wondered what the key to healthy aging might be? In this fascinating episode, we explore the groundbreaking discovery of C15:0 - the first new essential nutrient in over 90 years - with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, author of "The Longevity Nutrient: The Unexpected Fat That Holds the Key to Healthy Aging…

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On “Time Anxiety:” Feeling Like Falling Behind in Your Own Life | Chris Guillebeau 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Are you plagued by a constant feeling that you're running out of time to do the things that truly matter? In this insightful conversation, Chris Guillebeau, author of Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live, shares eye-opening strategies to reclaim your sense of purpose and start living more …

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DLW 383: Where in the Park with Amanda and Kevin 2:07:23

2M ago2:07:23

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This week, more 70th anniversary details, including dining package updates, merch, and more, start dates for the upcoming entertainment, Star Wars Nite still has tickets, a new photo op appears in DCA, one of the Red Car Trolleys has a new home, we talk with Amanda and Kevin from Where in the Park, and more! Please support the show if you can by go…

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How Sensitive is “too” Sensitive? And How Can It Become a Superpower? | Jenn Granneman 56:14

2M ago56:14

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Feel overwhelmed by the world's intensity? Bestselling author Jenn Granneman (Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World) reveals how to transform your sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a profound strength. Discover the five superpowers of highly sensitive pe…

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Stop Trying to “win” in Your Relationships, Do This Instead to Be Happy | Yung Pueblo 58:54

2M ago58:54

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Have you ever struggled to build truly fulfilling connections? In this profound conversation, bestselling author Yung Pueblo (How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness, and Compassion) reveals life-changing insights on healing yourself to transform your relationships. Discover how o…

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DLW 382: Twisted Tales with Farrah Rochon 2:05:20

2M ago2:05:20

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This week, a cool D23 Gold Member event at Imagineering, entertainment is coming back to the resort, Season of the Force has started, new shops announced for Downtown Disney, a great way to try Dole Whips, new merchandise for Star Wars and a 90’s Nite holdover, we finish our talk with Disney Author Farrah Rochon, and more! Please support the show i…

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Can a Few Simple Words Really Change Your Life? | Gretchen Rubin 57:22

2M ago57:22

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Unlock life's deepest truths with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin as she shares potent insights from her latest book, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. Discover surprising keys to self-knowledge, stronger relationships, and better judgment through Rubin's profound yet practical aphorisms. T…

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Why MEL ROBBINS Says Letting Go is Key to Success 57:46

2M ago57:46

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Unlock your power to thrive amidst chaos with Mel Robbins, voice behind the global phenomenon "The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About." In this profound conversation, Mel shares the counterintuitive wisdom of radical acceptance to help you reclaim your energy, cul…

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DLW 381: Into the Bayou with Author Farrah Rochon 1:45:56

2M ago1:45:56

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This week, a 70th Anniversary surprise, a slew of dining packages also coming for the 70th, a few 70th touches already showing up, Grand Californian DVC updates, extra Food & Wine experiences, we talk to Disney author Farrah Rochon, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our curr…

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Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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Sharing a new show from our friends at Higher Ground. On IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal …

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Overcoming Overthinking, Self-doubt and Anxiety With Dr. Julie Smith 50:03

2M ago50:03

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Struggling with self-doubt, overthinking, or harsh self-criticism? Join us for an empowering conversation with Dr. Julie Smith, clinical psychologist and author of "Open When: A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns." Discover practical strategies to cultivate self-compassion, nurture a growth mindset, and transform failures into opportunities for le…

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Are You Languishing? Escape the Epidemic of Emptiness | Corey Keyes 1:14:05

2M ago1:14:05

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Are you languishing - feeling that gnawing sense of emptiness despite checking all the society's boxes? Renowned sociologist Corey Keyes, author of "Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down," reveals powerful practices to reignite your passion, purpose and human connections - the key ingredients to flourishing mental healt…

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DLW 380: More with Jeff Barnes 1:23:13

2M ago1:23:13

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This week, St. Patricks Day at the resort, an Easter tradition is not happening this year, updates for Grand Californian guests, costumes from Snow White are on display, we finish our conversation with Jeff, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusiv…

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Ultimate Stress and Anxiety Hack: Flip Your Body’s Safety Switch! | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. and Seth Porges 57:28

3M ago57:28

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How feeling safe impacts your health, creativity and human connections - Unlocking the science of the Polyvagal Theory with pioneering neuroscientist Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. and his son Seth Porges, based on their book Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us. Discover the hidden power of regulating your nervous system to reduce anxiet…

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How Wearable Tech & AI Read Your Mind (and What to Do About It) | Nita A. Farahany 54:56

3M ago54:56

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Brace Yourself for the Decoding of Private Thoughts by Consumer Gadgets - Everyday devices like headphones and watches could soon interpret your brain activity and inner experiences. Nita A. Farahany, author of "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology," unveils the remarkable potential and alarmi…

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DLW 379: Dr.Disneyland Jeff Barnes 2:02:59

3M ago2:02:59

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This week, a slew of updates on future attractions and experiences coming to the parks, a look behind the attraction vehicles from Imagineering, a guide to the Disneyland 70th anniversary and what to expect, two iconic attractions have returned, Indiana Jones turned 30, we talk with Dr.Disneyland Jeff Barnes, and more! Please support the show if yo…

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The Secret Ingredient to a Dream Career and Life | Jenny Wood 1:04:44

3M ago1:04:44

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Former Google executive Jenny Wood reveals how traits we're often told to suppress - like being weird, shameless, or obsessive - can become unexpected superpowers for success in her new book "Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It." Through stories like chasing her future husband off a NYC subway and leading billion-dollar operations, Jenn…

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