{"podcast":{"title":"Professor P with Dr.Peykar","slug":"professor-p-with-dr-peykar-6735085","podcast_index_feed_id":6735085,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/professorppodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.parsapeykar.com/professorppodcast","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16591242/IMG_4216_hnf5su.jpg","author":"Parsa Peykar","episode_count":127,"summary":"Dr.Parsa Peykar, a psychologist, university professor and author, shares through the episodes lessons on leadership, influence and service. Each episode is like a ”mini-research” which answers the ”Research question” related to the topic and will be divided into three parts: 1-A book review/ Art analysis. 2- A podcast with an influential person. 3- University student’s feedback on the topic. One theme is common among all episodes: All the guests suggest at least one act of kindness for listeners to do. The Professor P Podcast acts as a fun, engaging ”university” which tends to bring both educational and experimental lessons to each listener and help them to be influential figure in their chosen field! Also, it exists to add value to its follower’s lives and encourage them to add value to others. Please reach out to us for comments or by simply saying hi: contact@parsapeykar.com","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T20:19:09.834267+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-p-with-dr-peykar-6735085"},"episode":{"title":"Human Performance 360 Episode 10 | The Faith–Performance Link: Can Spirituality Make You Stronger, Faster, Wiser? 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In this powerful and research-driven episode of Human Performance 360, we explore one of the most overlooked dimensions of elite performance: faith, meaning, and purpose. Joining us is world-renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and Duke University professor Harold G. Koenig, one of the leading voices in the science of spirituality and health. For decades, Dr. Koenig has studied how faith and spiritual practices influence resilience, emotional well-being, longevity, stress management, and human flourishing. Together, we explore: • The scientific connection between spirituality and performance• Why meaning may sustain performance more than motivation• How faith impacts resilience, emotional regulation, and recovery from adversity• The relationship between spirituality, mental health, and longevity• Ancient spiritual practices that align with modern performance science• The role of prayer, meditation, fasting, reflection, and community in high-pressure environments• How grounded individuals perform under uncertainty and stress• Why high achievers often burn out without deeper purpose• Daily habits Dr. Koenig personally practices for alignment and well-being This episode challenges the modern obsession with achievement alone and asks a deeper question: What anchors you when pressure rises and results fade? Whether you are an athlete, entrepreneur, leader, coach, or someone pursuing excellence in any field, this conversation offers a profound perspective on how spirituality may not only enhance performance, but sustain it. Because the strongest performers are not only disciplined.They are deeply grounded. 🎧 Listen now and explore the link between faith, purpose, and human performance.","meta_description":"What if peak performance is not just physical or mental, but spiritual? 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