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What does it take to be influential in today's world? Dr. Parsa Peykar -psychologist, university professor, and author- joined by world-class experts from diverse fields explore practical lessons on leadership, influence, and service.Each episode of the Professor P Podcast is designed like a mini research project, built around a central “research question” tied to the theme. Every episode unfolds in three parts: 1.Book Review or Art Analysis – exploring ideas that set the stage.2. Expert Conversation – insights from leading voices across diverse fields. 3. Student Reflections – real feedback and fresh perspectives from university students. Across all episodes, one theme remains constant: every guest leaves listeners with at least one simple act of kindness to put into practice. The Professor P Podcast is a fun, engaging “university” for everyone—delivering both educational and experimental lessons to inspire you to grow, lead, and make an impact in your chosen field. More than a podcast, it’s a movement to add value to your life—and to encourage you to add value to others. 📩 We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, ideas, or just say hi: contact@parsapeykar.com

  1. 4D AGO

    Human 360 Episode 03 | Thriving Through Adversity: Character, Emotion Regulation & Growth (Podcast with Dr.Schnitker, World-Leading Researcher on Patience and Human Thriving)

    What if adversity wasn’t the enemy of greatness—but the training ground for it? In this episode of Human Performance 360, Dr. Parsa Peykar sits down with Dr. Sarah Schnitker—a leading researcher on virtues, patience, resilience, and thriving—to unpack what science reveals about growing stronger because of hardship, not just surviving it. Together, they explore how high performers can reframe struggle as a catalyst for character development, how emotion regulation becomes a performance advantage under pressure, and why even strengths like perseverance and patience can become liabilities when they’re out of balance. You’ll learn the difference between suppression vs. regulation, how micro-habits like reframing and gratitude shape stability in chaotic moments, and what leaders can do to build cultures that promote virtue-based resilience—not just output recovery. You’ll also take away a simple but powerful practice for anyone going through a setback right now: keep asking “why” until you uncover the bigger purpose behind the adversity. 🧠 In this conversation, you’ll discover: How to reframe suffering as a context for growth and meaning Why patience is an active virtue, not passive waiting The line between healthy grit and burnout-driven persistence How emotion regulation can be trained like a muscle The “double-edged sword” of virtues—and how strengths can sabotage performance How teams and organizations can turn shared adversity into collective moral growth What to practice when you’re in the middle of an injury, setback, or emotional valley If you’re a high performer, leader, athlete, or ambitious builder navigating pressure and setbacks—this episode gives you a clear, grounded blueprint for turning adversity into endurance, wisdom, and growth.

    37 min

  2. JAN 31

    Human 360 Mini Episode 01 | Nutrition Reset: 3 Tools to Eat with Clarity:

    If nutrition feels confusing, you’re not failing—you’re paying attention. From contradictory headlines to diet tribes and viral certainty, modern nutrition is loud, polarized, and exhausting—especially for high performers who genuinely want to eat well, feel energized, and protect their long-term health. In this episode of Human Performance 360, Dr. Parsa Peykar offers a Nutrition Reset—not a diet, not a rulebook, and not another list of foods to fear or worship. Instead, this episode gives you three powerful mental tools to cut through the noise and make food decisions with clarity, confidence, and flexibility. 🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why nutrition confusion is so common—and why it’s not your fault How diet identity quietly increases stress, rigidity, and self-judgment A simple thinking filter to find truth beneath polarized nutrition debates The function-first framework that brings food back to energy, recovery, focus, and longevity How to know when your nutrition needs adjustment—not discipline or guilt This episode is for anyone who: Feels overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice Has “done everything right” but still feels stuck or stressed Wants sustainable clarity instead of jumping between extremes This is Human Performance 360. Because clarity always comes before optimization. We don’t chase diets. We build discernment.

    8 min

  3. JAN 25

    Human 360 Episode 02 | Nutrition Wars: What Science Actually Agrees On (With Dr. Chris Gardner, Stanford Professor & Lead Researcher of the DIETFITS Study)

    Is nutrition science settled — or is it all just one big food fight?  From keto to vegan, low-carb to plant-based, we’re bombarded with diet headlines that seem to contradict each other every week. But where does real scientific consensus actually exist… and where are we still locked in controversy? In this episode of the Human 360 Performance Series, Dr. Parsa Peykar sits down with Dr. Chris Gardner, Stanford professor and world-renowned nutrition scientist, to cut through the noise. Dr. Gardner has led groundbreaking studies like DIETFITS, revealing why one-size-fits-all diets often fail — and why personalization, culture, and behavior matter just as much as nutrients. 🔥 What you’ll discover in this episode: The three core principles of nutrition that nearly all experts agree on. Why carbs and protein are still at the center of heated debate. The truth about supplements — science vs. marketing hype. How athletes and high performers can apply evidence-based nutrition without getting lost in diet wars. The future of food: where research is headed, and how it may change how we fuel our bodies. If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or frustrated by the endless “do this, don’t do that” of nutrition advice — this episode is your reset. Get ready for clarity, grounded science, and practical takeaways to help you fuel your health, energy, and performance.

    46 min

  4. JAN 17

    Human 360 Mini Episode 01 | Mental Reset: 3 Tools to Stop Overthinking

    Overthinking doesn’t show up when life is easy. It shows up right before decisions that matter. In this Human Performance 360 mini-episode, Dr. Parsa Peykar delivers a practical Mental Reset designed for high performers who feel mentally stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in analysis paralysis. This episode introduces three simple, science-grounded tools you can use on demand to regain clarity and move forward with confidence—without needing certainty, perfection, or motivation. You’ll learn how to: Calm mental noise using a fast neuroscience-based technique Reframe fear into direction through identity-based decision-making Use an action-based mantra to break overthinking and create momentum This is not about positive thinking or forcing calm. It’s about thinking better under pressure and taking aligned action when it counts. Perfect to listen to: Before a big decision Before a performance or presentation When you’re stuck in your head and need direction fast Human Performance 360 trains the mind—not to eliminate discomfort, but to move forward with it.

    9 min

  5. JAN 10

    Human 360 Episode 01 | Unbreakable Under Pressure: The ACT Blueprint for Identity, Values, and Elite Performance (Podcast with ACT Co-Founder, Dr.Hayes)

    What if peak performance didn’t require controlling your thoughts, eliminating fear, or forcing motivation? In the first-ever episode of the Human Performance 360 series, we lay the foundation for a radically different approach to excellence—one built on psychological flexibility, values, and identity beyond results. This episode unfolds in two powerful parts: Part I — The ACT Performance Framework Host Dr. Parsa Peykar introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a practical mental performance system for athletes, leaders, and high performers operating under pressure. You’ll learn how the six core processes of ACT function as trainable skills—helping you stay present, open, and values-driven when anxiety, doubt, and high stakes inevitably show up. This is not about feeling confident. It’s about performing well in the presence of whatever you feel. Part II — In Conversation with Steven C. Hayes In an in-depth conversation, the co-founder of ACT shares how psychological flexibility—not motivation or mental toughness—is the true foundation of sustainable high performance. Together, we explore: Why tying identity to achievement creates fragility How values anchor resilience when results fluctuate What elite performers do differently under pressure How ACT is shaping the future of sport psychology and leadership development This episode reframes success—not as an outcome to chase, but as a way of showing up. 🎯 What You’ll Learn The 6 ACT processes as a complete performance toolkit How to perform effectively without waiting to feel confident Why values-driven action outlasts motivation and grit How to separate self-worth from results—without losing ambition One daily practice that keeps performance aligned under pressure 🧠 Core Insight Sustainable excellence doesn’t come from controlling the mind— it comes from relating to it differently. When identity is rooted in values rather than outcomes, pressure stops being a threat—and performance becomes an expression of who you are. 🔑 Reflection for Listeners Who am I when performance dips or results disappear? What values do I want my actions to express—regardless of the scoreboard? How would I show up differently this week if I acted from values instead of outcomes? This is not just an episode. It’s the philosophical and psychological foundation of Human Performance 360. 🎧 Press play—and step into performance that lasts.

    45 min

  6. JAN 3

    Human Performance 360 Series Preview: The Science, Strategy & Soul of Peak Performance

    What does it really take to perform at your highest level — consistently, sustainably, and with purpose? In this special preview episode of the Professor P Podcast, Dr. Parsa Peykar introduces Human Performance 360, a new flagship series exploring peak performance from the inside out. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, elite sport, nutrition, and spiritual intelligence, this series goes beyond tactics and motivation to uncover what truly drives excellence. You’ll hear conversations with world-class experts and performers — including guests from Harvard, MIT, and elite athletic environments — alongside practical, applied tools you can use immediately. This episode also introduces the Reset Mini-Series — short, high-impact episodes released every other week, focused on real-world application: Mental Reset Emotional Reset Body Reset Identity Reset Whether you’re an athlete, coach, leader, entrepreneur, or someone striving to live and perform with clarity and meaning, Human Performance 360 is designed to help you integrate mind, body, emotion, and purpose into a unified performance system. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a new standard for human performance. 🎧 Subscribe now and begin the journey.

    6 min

  7. 12/27/2025

    [EXCLUSIVE] FC Barcelona x FC Benfica Experience

    In this exclusive episode of the Professor P Podcast, I take you inside two of Europe’s most iconic football institutions — FC Barcelona and SL Benfica — through a rare, first-hand experience across Barcelona and Lisbon. This is not a tactical breakdown. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at culture, identity, and high-performance environments — what they feel like when you’re close enough to observe how elite clubs actually operate. From matchday energy and VIP access at Barça’s football and basketball games, to thoughtful reflections on Benfica’s philosophy, structure, and long-term development model, this episode connects two cities, two clubs, and one shared standard: excellence built over time. In this episode, we explore: What elite football culture looks like up close How FC Barcelona and FC Benfica protect identity across generations The difference between talent-driven success and system-driven success Leadership, discipline, and standards inside world-class organizations Lessons that translate beyond sport — into business, leadership, and life This conversation blends observation, psychology, and real-world insight from inside European football culture — offering lessons for athletes, coaches, leaders, and anyone serious about long-term greatness. 🎧 Exclusive. Grounded. Insightful. This is football culture — without the noise. Professor P Podcast Movement. Momentum. Meaning.

    17 min

  8. 12/20/2025

    [EXCLUSIVE] FC Barcelona Experience (Preview) | Professor P Podcast

    Step inside FC Barcelona — not as a fan, but from the inside. In this exclusive preview episode, Professor P takes you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic sporting institutions in the world. From VIP environments and elite match-day energy to intimate conversations and observations rarely shared publicly, this episode sets the stage for a deeper journey into football culture, leadership, identity, and performance at the highest level. This is not about tactics or scores. It’s about philosophy, power, presence, and what greatness actually feels like when you’re close enough to touch it. 🎧 What to expect: Rare behind-the-scenes insights from the FC Barcelona environment Reflections on elite culture, leadership, and legacy The psychological atmosphere of world-class sport A preview of upcoming conversations and stories born from this journey This is the beginning of something bigger. Movement. Momentum. Meaning. Welcome to the FC Barcelona Experience — Professor P Podcast.

    2 min
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What does it take to be influential in today's world? Dr. Parsa Peykar -psychologist, university professor, and author- joined by world-class experts from diverse fields explore practical lessons on leadership, influence, and service.Each episode of the Professor P Podcast is designed like a mini research project, built around a central “research question” tied to the theme. Every episode unfolds in three parts: 1.Book Review or Art Analysis – exploring ideas that set the stage.2. Expert Conversation – insights from leading voices across diverse fields. 3. Student Reflections – real feedback and fresh perspectives from university students. Across all episodes, one theme remains constant: every guest leaves listeners with at least one simple act of kindness to put into practice. The Professor P Podcast is a fun, engaging “university” for everyone—delivering both educational and experimental lessons to inspire you to grow, lead, and make an impact in your chosen field. More than a podcast, it’s a movement to add value to your life—and to encourage you to add value to others. 📩 We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, ideas, or just say hi: contact@parsapeykar.com

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  • Creator
    Parsa Peykar
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
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