SuperLife with Darin Olien

Darin Olien
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I'm Darin Olien, the "Superfood Hunter." If you're looking for motivation to take the next step towards a happier, healthier life then you're in the right place. On this podcast, you'll hear honest conversations with extraordinary people that educate and inspire me. We cover everything from nutrition and mental health to sustainable ways of living. We also dive into life's Fatal Conveniences™. These are the things that we're doing or consuming in our day-to-day life that may actually be harming us, or the Earth.

  1. HACE 1 DÍA

    Justin McMillen: A 360° Reinvention of Addiction, Purpose, and the Future of Behavioral Health

    In this deeply personal and paradigm-shifting episode, Darin sits down with Justin McMillen, founder of Tree House Recovery and architect of one of the most innovative addiction treatment models in the country. What begins as a conversation about Midwestern roots and fatherhood quickly expands into genetics, evolutionary biology, trauma, tribal bonding, and the future of American healthcare. Justin shares how addiction nearly ended his life — and how a miracle encounter with a former inmate sparked the creation of a radically different recovery model rooted in biology, psychology, and social bonding. From surf therapy to Seal-style team dynamics, Harvard collaborations to a federal endorsement from RFK Jr., this episode explores how addiction may not be weakness — but misdirected high performance. And the implications go far beyond sobriety. This conversation reframes how we think about chronic disease, mental health, tribal polarization, loneliness, and what it means to be necessary in modern society.     What You'll Learn 00:00:00 – Welcome Justin McMillen: Midwest roots, swimming, and early athletic drive 00:03:07 – Modern abundance, gluttony, and why we're sicker than ever 00:07:11 – Darin's father, sobriety, relapse, and addiction as a symptom 00:12:12 – Justin's dark turning point: living in a garage and losing hope 00:14:21 – The prison miracle: how a former inmate sparked a recovery movement 00:17:03 – Buying the first houses and building community-based sober living 00:19:01 – Why traditional treatment fails: bio-psycho-social imbalance 00:22:10 – Creating a 28-dimension model of health and recovery 00:24:26 – Evolutionary biology and ancestral fitness as addiction medicine 00:26:08 – "Humans are built for bonding" — the social root of addiction 00:27:39 – The genetics of addiction: dopamine polymorphisms and dissatisfaction 00:30:22 – Harvard validation: Dr. John Ratey & Bessel van der Kolk collaboration 00:31:19 – The broken incentive structure in rehab and insurance 00:33:25 – Military partnerships and returning warfighters to operational fitness 00:35:00 – RFK Jr. endorsement and national recognition 00:35:50 – Behavioral health as the future of American medicine 00:39:41 – Peer interviews and tribal acceptance in recovery 00:41:54 – Surf therapy and Seal-inspired team bonding protocols 00:43:20 – The prefrontal cortex, limbic system, and strengthening resilience 00:45:48 – Why being "necessary" is biologically essential to survival 00:47:36 – Tribalism, politics, and our evolutionary need for opposition 00:50:28 – Loneliness in modern cities and the loss of 150-person tribes 00:53:25 – Rebuilding community: start with your neighborhood 00:58:19 – Algorithms, belief reinforcement, and digital tribalism 01:01:07 – Freedom, values, and America's founding psychological architecture     Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Justin McMillen Website: treehouserecovery.com Instagram: @treehouserecovery Facebook: Tree House Recovery YouTube: Tree House Recovery     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences      Key Takeaway Addiction isn't weakness. It may be misdirected high performance in the wrong environment. We are wired for bonding, movement, purpose, and tribe. When those disappear, something else will take their place. If we want to solve addiction, and chronic disease, we don't just treat symptoms. We rebuild the tribe.

    1 h y 41 min

  2. HACE 2 DÍAS

    PFAS: The Forever Chemical Crisis in Your Water, Clothes, Cookware & Blood

    In this investigative solo deep dive, Darin exposes the ongoing PFAS contamination crisis, the "forever chemicals" found in drinking water, clothing, carpets, cookware, cosmetics, food packaging, and even firefighting foam. Sparked by a Frontline investigation into the carpet industry in Dalton, Georgia, this episode expands far beyond one region and reveals a global supply chain problem affecting nearly every American. This episode is urgent. With 99% of people showing measurable PFAS levels in their blood, this is not about fear. It's about sovereignty. It's about awareness. It's about eliminating silent accumulation and reclaiming control over your environment. This is not luxury health. This is foundational freedom.     In This Episode What PFAS are and why they're called "forever chemicals" The Dalton, Georgia carpet industry case and wastewater contamination Internal corporate knowledge from 3M and DuPont decades ago Why PFAS contamination is global, not regional Everyday exposure: waterproof clothing, yoga pants, school uniforms, outdoor gear Nonstick cookware and safer alternatives Microwave popcorn bags and grease-resistant packaging Cosmetics, mascara, and fluorinated compounds Firefighting foam contamination at airports and military bases Health impacts: immune suppression, thyroid disruption, cancer risk Why water filtration is your first line of defense Emerging detox strategies: fiber, blood donation, microbiome support The role of regulation rollbacks and corporate accountability Algae-based PFAS alternatives already entering the market     Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife: sovereignty, health, and responsibility 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Truniagen NAD supplement 00:02:17 – Why this PFAS episode is urgent and investigative 00:03:07 – The Frontline documentary: Dalton, Georgia & carpet contamination 00:04:31 – What PFAS / PFOA actually do and why they were adopted 00:05:45 – "Miracle chemistry" without proper safety testing 00:06:07 – Persistence: PFAS do not break down in the environment 00:06:38 – Wastewater discharge & farmland contamination 00:07:50 – Dead livestock, contaminated groundwater & generational impact 00:08:23 – 3M, DuPont, internal documents & decades of corporate knowledge 00:08:52 – Long-chain vs short-chain PFAS replacements 00:09:20 – Clothing exposure: waterproof jackets, yoga pants, uniforms 00:10:24 – Cookware exposure & safer alternatives 00:10:57 – Cosmetics & Environmental Working Group resources 00:11:17 – Sponsor: Shakeology & seven layers of quality testing 00:13:03 – Lack of labeling transparency 00:13:20 – Firefighting foam & military base contamination 00:14:05 – Health risks: immune suppression, thyroid, cholesterol, cancer 00:14:35 – 99% of Americans have PFAS in their blood 00:15:01 – Erin Brockovich & environmental legal activism 00:15:33 – Personal action step #1: Reverse osmosis water filtration 00:16:04 – Testing well water & municipal pressure 00:16:28 – Personal action step #2: Eliminating household exposures 00:17:25 – Emerging research: oat beta glucan fiber 00:18:03 – Firefighter study: blood donation lowering PFAS levels 00:18:32 – Microbiome & mycelium detox research 00:18:56 – Moving beyond fear into empowered action 00:19:23 – Phasing out toxic clothing & upgrading environment gradually 00:20:15 – Stockholm Convention & global treaties 00:20:52 – EPA regulations & rollback frustrations 00:21:19 – Innovation outrunning safety 00:21:50 – Share this episode & create consumer pressure 00:22:28 – Clean water, clean soil, clean products as human rights 00:22:54 – Terem Labs & algae-based PFAS alternatives 00:23:27 – Building a safe home environment as first step 00:24:15 – Final call to action: demand transparency & push reform     Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Truniagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code DARIN20 at checkout for 20% off     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns, beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway PFAS shows us what happens when innovation outruns safety. This is not about panic. It's about power. Clean water, clean soil, clean products; these are not luxuries. They are the foundation of sovereignty, freedom, and long-term health. Awareness is rising. Alternatives are emerging. Industry shifts when consumers shift. Make one change today. Then another. That's how we win.     Bibliography/Sources Australian Red Cross Lifeblood / University of New England. (2022). Effect of Plasma and Blood Donations on Levels of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Firefighters in Australia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2791196 Boston University / University of Massachusetts Lowell. (2024). An oat fiber intervention for reducing PFAS body burden: A pilot study. (Published in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.taap.2024.117163 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2022). Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-Up. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26156/guidance-on-pfas-exposure-testing-and-clinical-follow-up Environmental Health Perspectives. (2021). Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Toxicity and Human Health Review: Current State of Knowledge and Strategies for Informing Future Research. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7906952/ New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) / IARC. (2024). Carcinogenicity of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS). https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2401611 FRONTLINE. (2024). Contaminated: The Carpet Industry's Toxic Legacy. (Investigative Documentary). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_j66vAunXk United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2024). Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation. https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas

    24 min

  3. 13 FEB

    Dr. Anthony Youn: Why the World's Top Plastic Surgeon is Obsessed with Your Gut

    In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Darin sits down with Dr. Anthony Youn, known to millions as America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon, to unpack the real foundations of beauty, health, and longevity. From the broken healthcare system and insurance handcuffs to the deep connection between gut health, skin, and self-esteem, Dr. Youn shares why surgery should always be the last step, not the first. This episode challenges everything we've been taught about aesthetics, medicine, and what it truly means to age well. What You'll Learn Why modern healthcare often prioritizes profit over patients — and how that affects both doctors and outcomes Dr. Youn's "house analogy" for beauty: nutrition as the foundation, skincare and supplements as the structure, and surgery as the attic How plastic surgery can be a catalyst for healthier habits, not just cosmetic change The surprising link between the microbiome, fiber intake, and skin conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea Why fiber may be more important than protein, collagen, or even NAD+ for long-term health How vanity can sometimes be leveraged as a gateway to better health choices The emotional weight doctors carry as first responders — on planes, in ERs, and in everyday life Why holistic medicine and traditional medicine must finally merge Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of sovereignty, health, and longevity 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Fatty15 and the role of C15 in cellular health 00:04:13 – Introducing Dr. Anthony Youn, America's Holistic Plastic Surgeon 00:05:00 – The "house analogy" for beauty: nutrition, skincare, and surgery as the attic 00:06:40 – The convergence of plastic surgery, biohacking, and regenerative medicine 00:09:30 – Why surgery should never be the first option 00:11:30 – Insurance handcuffs and the reality of modern medical practice 00:14:30 – Dr. Youn's journey into medicine and plastic surgery 00:17:20 – How jaw reconstruction changed his life and career path 00:18:40 – The dark side of hospital systems and profit-driven care 00:22:10 – National healthcare, rationing, and personal responsibility 00:24:25 – Why education is the cornerstone of health reform 00:27:00 – Sponsor: Our Place and eliminating toxic cookware 00:29:45 – Using vanity as a tool to get patients to quit smoking 00:33:00 – The emotional toll of being a physician and first responder 00:36:15 – Medical emergencies on planes, in public, and the burden of duty 00:40:00 – When there's nothing you can do — and how doctors carry that weight 00:45:30 – Dr. Youn's skincare line, supplements, and why fiber is his next focus 00:48:00 – Fiber, the microbiome, and clear skin 00:49:50 – Bridging traditional medicine and alternative wellness 00:50:30 – Beef tallow, skincare myths, and what actually works 00:52:50 – Final reflections on health, service, and longevity     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.co/darin.. Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout.ssssss     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com     Connect with Dr. Anthony Youn: Get Dr. Youn's book: autojuvenation.com Website: https://www.dryoun.com/  Instagram: @tonyyounmd TikTok: @doctoryoun  YouTube: @tonyyounmd     Key Takeaway: "True beauty doesn't start in the mirror or the operating room — it starts in your gut, your habits, and the systems you build to support long-term health."

    53 min

  4. 12 FEB

    The Biology of Architecture: Building a Fatal Convenience-Free Home From the Ground Up

    What if the most overlooked health intervention isn't a supplement… a biohack… or a protocol? What if it's the structure you live inside? In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin shares the seven-year journey of rebuilding after losing everything, and why this new home isn't just a house, it's a biological experiment in sovereignty. From fire resilience and toxic-free materials to grounding floors, EMF elimination, circadian lighting, and water independence, this episode breaks down the science and intention behind designing a "Fatal Convenience–Free" home. This is about more than architecture. It's about reclaiming your environment as a health intervention. In This Episode Why over 90% of California wildfires start from human infrastructure — and how to build for fire resilience The hidden toxins inside modern homes: formaldehyde, VOCs, flame retardants, particle board Why indoor air is 2–5x more polluted than outdoor air (EPA data) Why formaldehyde is a Group 1 carcinogen — and still used in building materials Steel framing, magnesium oxide walls, and hempcrete exterior — and the science behind each Water sovereignty: whole-house filtration, well water testing, pharmaceutical removal Eliminating WiFi and RF exposure with fully hardwired infrastructure Grounded copper-integrated flooring and the emerging science of earthing Solar redundancy and energy independence Circadian-aligned incandescent lighting to restore melatonin and sleep architecture Biophilic design and using fallen oak trees from the fire for untreated interior finishes Organic furniture free from PFAS, flame retardants, polyurethane foam Why your home may be the most powerful nervous system regulator in your life Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Plastic waste, fatal conveniences, and Bite toothpaste solution 00:02:48 – The solo episode: rebuilding after losing everything 00:03:30 – The most overlooked health intervention: your home 00:05:30 – Fire zones, ember exposure, and structural ignition science 00:07:00 – Steel framing and magnesium oxide walls explained 00:08:00 – Hempcrete and fire-resistant exterior systems 00:10:30 – Building biologists and probability management 00:13:40 – Indoor air pollution and EPA data 00:14:40 – Formaldehyde as a Group 1 carcinogen 00:15:30 – Eliminating composite woods and VOC sealants 00:16:45 – Mold-resistant building science 00:17:50 – EMF elimination, hardwired ethernet, no WiFi home 00:20:00 – Prefab SuperLife guest house concept 00:20:20 – Copper-integrated grounding floors 00:21:00 – The science of earthing and blood viscosity 00:22:10 – Water sovereignty and whole-house filtration 00:23:00 – Gray water and microbiological waste remediation 00:23:45 – Solar redundancy and energy independence 00:24:20 – Circadian lighting and melatonin suppression research 00:25:45 – Biophilic design and reclaimed oak interiors 00:27:00 – Organic furniture and eliminating endocrine disruptors 00:27:50 – Reinvention after loss: reducing biological stressors 00:29:00 – Architecture of biology and intention for the next chapter     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 10% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway: "Your home is either regulating your nervous system — or dysregulating it. The walls, the lighting, the water, the wiring, the materials, the air… they are all inputs into your biology. Health isn't just what you eat. It's what surrounds you. This isn't about perfection. It's about reducing the biological stress load — and building a life aligned with sovereignty, intention, and nature."

    30 min

  5. 6 FEB

    Adam Roa: Rebirthing Your Identity — Uncovering 25 Years of Repressed Trauma

    In this deeply reflective and expansive conversation, Darin sits down with poet, speaker, and consciousness explorer Adam Roa for a raw dialogue on creativity, stillness, identity, and the courage it takes to live from integrity instead of performance. From viral art and the pressure of platforms to darkness retreats, emotional sovereignty, and redefining success, this episode explores what it really means to listen inwardly in a world addicted to noise. This is not a conversation about answers. It's a conversation about asking better questions and trusting the quiet moments where truth lives.     What You'll Learn in This Episode How art and creativity act as accelerators for human consciousness Why stepping back from visibility can be an act of integrity, not avoidance The emotional cost of constant output and public expectation What happens when identity dissolves and certainty disappears Why stillness, darkness, and solitude reveal what discipline cannot How to rebuild meaning when old belief systems fall apart The difference between inspired expression and performative sharing Why emotions are not obstacles — but the point of being human     Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of sovereignty and conscious living 01:00 – Sponsor break: Truniagen 02:18 – Introducing Adam Roa and his global impact through poetry 03:10 – Why art reaches places words alone cannot 04:28 – First impressions of Adam's viral poem and emotional resonance 06:05 – How "You Are What You've Been Looking For" reached 250M+ people 07:18 – Art as permission to feel — and why healing requires emotion 08:27 – Why personal transformation must include the emotional body 09:32 – Serendipity, readiness, and owning your inner authority 10:31 – Seeing yourself on the stage before the invitation arrives 11:35 – Limiting beliefs and the illusion of needing permission 12:26 – Offering your gift freely — and the moment everything changed 13:19 – Preparation meets opportunity: why readiness matters 14:21 – Acting when something feels wrong in the world 15:43 – Fear, courage, and why confidence is built — not bestowed 17:31 – Why manifestation happens through action, not just meditation 18:33 – Why fear disappearing is actually dangerous 19:48 – Fear as proof that you care — the opposite of apathy 21:02 – Creating new realities instead of fighting reactive systems 22:50 – Sponsor break: Fatty15 and cellular health 26:31 – Creativity in the age of AI — amplification vs. outsourcing 27:26 – Repressed trauma and uncovering the roots of the self 28:45 – Creativity as pattern recognition and personal evolution 30:30 – Depression, breakups, and art as a pressure release 31:41 – Plant medicine as a doorway to childhood revelations 33:07 – Ayahuasca vs. Iboga: radically different spiritual journeys 35:11 – Why facilitation and container safety are critical 37:44 – The risks of unsafe ceremonial spaces and faux shamans 40:57 – The importance of indigenous-focused healing perspectives 42:44 – Finding the "doors" within through meditation and breathwork 43:55 – Building meaningful work without becoming noise 46:03 – Overcoming survival instincts from a premature birth 48:08 – Following the desire for hope, possibility, and solutions 49:55 – Meditation, gamma states, and stream of consciousness 50:49 – Visualizing the higher self and the glowing library 51:37 – SuperLife Patreon: deeper conversations and community 53:30 – Five days in complete darkness: stripping identity away 55:23 – Hearing the whisper of God beneath the mental noise 57:39 – Why the voice of the omnipresent sounds like your own 59:20 – Returning to the modern world and electromagnetic signals 1:02:04 – Choosing silence and authenticity over performative posting 1:03:54 – Integrity, vulnerability, and the dangers of unsafe platforms 1:07:38 – Creating from truth rather than chasing algorithms 1:08:27 – Crazy Love: journal entries on the messy arc of relationships 1:10:18 – Self-revelation: finding yourself reflected in the art 1:12:18 – Breaking the 12-year loop and choosing new patterns 1:13:51 – The iterations of love and the cycle of constant change 1:16:30 – Authenticity vs. the "Guru" facade of social media 1:19:41 – Art as a time capsule for past consciousness 1:22:31 – Triggers as access points for personal healing 1:23:43 – Giving yourself permission to play and be "unproductive" 1:26:12 – Life as a soul scavenger hunt guided by curiosity 1:28:24 – Reaching the breaking point and shifting from push to magnetism 1:29:58 – Investigating deep pain and the process of rebirthing 1:31:38 – Designing a collective society with intention 1:33:10 – Closing poem: "Heaven" — the courage to feel all of life 1:35:45 – Gratitude for the miracle of the next breath 1:37:34 – Digging for the love of life and turning the page to heal     Thank You to Our Sponsors Truniagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code DARIN20 at checkout for 20% off Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Adam Roa Website: adamroa.com Instagram: @adam.roa Book: Crazy Love     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: "The most impactful thing you can do for the world is learn how to love life, all of it. Not by avoiding pain, but by having the courage to feel deeply, because contained within emotion is the very key that sets us free."

    1 h y 39 min

  6. 5 FEB

    The Algorithm Is Running Your Life (Unless You Stop It)

    In this urgent solo episode, Darin breaks down what may be the most dangerous fatal convenience of our time: the digital algorithms quietly hijacking our attention, biology, and sovereignty. Billions of dollars are being spent to keep you scrolling by triggering fear, shame, comparison, and low-grade stress, and the cost is your presence, peace, and power. Drawing from neuroscience, public health data, indigenous wisdom, and lived experience, Darin exposes how the modern digital environment is engineered to extract from us, and why reclaiming your attention is one of the most powerful acts of self-protection available today. This episode is a call to stop outsourcing your life to algorithms, and start consciously designing your own.     What You'll Learn Why your attention is the most valuable real estate on Earth How algorithms are designed to exploit fear, shame, and comparison Why digital addiction is now considered a global public health crisis The biological cost of constant scrolling and notification overload How distraction prevents you from choosing your own life Why willpower fails against billion-dollar attention economies The concept of the "toxic digital environment" Indigenous wisdom as an antidote to modern extractive systems What it means to build your algorithm for life How intentional friction restores focus and freedom The science behind lost concentration and attention recovery Why psychological richness matters more than happiness Simple, actionable steps to reclaim your time and sovereignty     Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife and the sovereignty mission 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Our Place and non-toxic cookware 00:03:08 – The most expensive real estate on Earth: your attention 00:03:27 – How algorithms hijack fear, shame, and comparison 00:03:56 – The toxic digital environment as a fatal convenience 00:04:21 – What convenience is really costing you 00:04:28 – Breaking the loop and building your own algorithm 00:04:41 – Digital addiction as a global public health crisis 00:04:58 – Why countries are banning social media for kids 00:05:12 – Biological harm: sleep loss, cortisol, and focus collapse 00:05:18 – Big Tech lawsuits and internal documents 00:05:39 – Dopamine delivery systems and low-grade stress 00:06:02 – When you're distracted, you're not choosing your life 00:06:25 – Why more tech isn't the solution 00:06:35 – Indigenous cultures and a different algorithm for life 00:06:48 – The medicine wheel and solving for balance 00:06:59 – Feeding the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual 00:07:11 – Dadirri: deep listening and stillness 00:07:27 – Reciprocity vs extraction 00:07:37 – Rebalancing time between digital and nature 00:07:53 – Get in the dirt: movement and stillness 00:08:04 – Sponsor: Mana Vitality and frequency-based wellness 00:09:59 – Why willpower doesn't work against AI 00:10:14 – Creating intentional friction 00:10:29 – Removing apps and notifications 00:10:50 – The 23-minute attention recovery rule 00:11:18 – Psychological richness vs endless stimulation 00:11:24 – Why novelty and variety expand life 00:11:45 – Seeking the unknown instead of more of the same 00:12:05 – Nature as the ultimate algorithm 00:12:15 – Auditing your digital environment 00:12:28 – Deleting one app that makes you feel less than 00:12:46 – Why the best things in life aren't convenient 00:13:06 – Taking back attention restores health on every level 00:13:19 – From user to creator of your life 00:13:29 – Why you're not missing anything by not scrolling 00:13:41 – Reclaiming sovereignty together as a community 00:14:24 – Put the phone down. Go outside. Be in your life. 00:14:52 – Final message: this is our power     Thank You to Our Sponsors Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 35% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Key Takeaway When you take back your attention, you take back your life.     Bibliography/Sources Christian, B., & Griffiths, T. (2016). Algorithms to live by: The computer science of human decisions. Henry Holt and Co. (Reference for the "Secretary Problem" / 37% rule). Gazzaley, A., & Rosen, L. D. (2016). The distracted mind: Ancient brains in a high-tech world. MIT Press. (Reference for the "23 minutes to refocus" concept). https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262034944/the-distracted-mind/ Government of India, Ministry of Finance. (2026). Economic survey 2025-26. (Reference for the "Economic Survey of 2026" flagging digital addiction as a public health crisis). https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/ In re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation. (2026). Case No. 4:22-md-03047-YGR (N.D. Cal.). (Reference for the "2,200 lawsuits active right now" / California Tech Litigation). Oishi, S., & Westgate, E. C. (2025). Psychological richness offers a third path to a good life. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 29(4), 1364–6613. (Reference for the "new study out of the University of Florida" on psychological richness). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2025.04.002 Ungunmerr-Baumann, M. R. (2002). Dadirri: Inner deep listening and quiet still awareness. Miriam Rose Foundation. (Reference for the Indigenous concept of "Dadirri"). https://www.miriamrosefoundation.org.au/about-dadirri

    15 min

  7. 30 ENE

    The Ultimate Habit Forming Masterclass: How Small Actions Build a SuperLife

    In this special compilation episode, Darin curates some of the most powerful conversations ever featured on the SuperLife Podcast, all centered around one core truth: real transformation comes from small, consistent habits, not massive overnight change. Drawing from neuroscience, trauma recovery, behavior change, breathwork, mindset training, and lived experience, this episode dismantles the myth of willpower and replaces it with something far more effective: environmental design, repetition, and self-awareness. From world-renowned researchers to survivors, artists, and healers, each voice reinforces the same message: habits are the infrastructure of a super life.     What You'll Learn Why chasing "quantum leaps" keeps people stuck How small, boring steps outperform dramatic change The science behind habit formation and behavior loops Why willpower fails and what works instead How environment shapes behavior before conscious choice Why micro-movements can save a life How trauma healing requires baby steps, not overwhelm The role of breathwork in rewiring the nervous system How repetition builds new neural pathways Why discipline creates freedom, not restriction How to reprogram negative self-talk into an inner ally Why curiosity beats judgment in long-term growth How mindset can be gamified to support progress The "good, better, best" framework for sustainable habits Why consistency matters more than recognition     Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the philosophy of sovereignty 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality and frequency-enhanced wellness 00:02:03 – Why the obsession with overnight success is a trap 00:02:45 – The pattern Darin noticed across hundreds of guests 00:03:03 – Introducing the ultimate habits compilation 00:04:41 – Dr. Laurie Santos on the "arrival fallacy" and why circumstances don't create happiness 00:09:35 – Darin Olien (Solo): Why willpower is the wrong engine & designing your environment 00:13:54 – Chloe Temtchine: Rebuilding life from death's door through micro-movements 00:18:16 – Sponsor: Shakeology and foundational nutrition 00:21:52 – Dr. Aimie Apigian: Why trauma healing requires "baby steps" for the nervous system 00:27:35 – Darin Olien (Solo): Discipline as a container for freedom & the "One Thing" strategy 00:32:55 – Robyn O'Brien: The year-long discipline of rewiring your inner voice 00:41:07 – Sponsor: SuperLife Patreon community 00:42:39 – Juergen 'Jules' Horn: The math of breathwork (7.5 hours to rewire the nervous system) 00:44:57 – RedFoo: Gamifying your mindset with the "plus one" equation 00:48:41 – Alysa Conger: Intuition is a muscle built through reps (just like pushups) 00:50:23 – Darin Olien (Solo): The "Good, Better, Best" framework for reducing toxins 00:55:16 – Sheila Morovati: How asking one simple question can spark a global movement 00:56:47 – Jeff Turner: Relentless consistency and showing up when no one is watching 01:05:12 – Dr. Aly Cohen: The "4 A's" Framework (Assess, Avoid, Add, Allow) for non-toxic living 01:17:55 – Jennifer Cohen: The "Spit and Catch" story & why boredom breeds resourcefulness 01:32:04 – Johnny Graham: Overcoming fear of the future by asking "What am I doing right now?" 01:34:07 – Conclusion: We are not victims—you have agency over your biology and destiny 01:35:24 – Upcoming projects: Roadmap to Happiness & closing thoughts     Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code SUPERLIFE at Shakeology.com. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More From Darin: Follow the New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway You don't change your life in one leap — you build it one habit at a time.

    1 h y 36 min

  8. 29 ENE

    Sundance Exclusive: Inside My New Series "The Roadmap to Happiness"

    In this special solo episode, Darin shares a deeply personal announcement years in the making. After more than two and a half years of traveling, filming, listening, and immersing himself in cultures and conversations around the world, Darin officially invites listeners into a living project and movement: The Roadmap to Happiness. This upcoming series features powerful conversations with voices like Jason Momoa, Elijah Wood, Shailene Woodley, and Alec Baldwin, alongside everyday people across the globe, all exploring what truly creates contentment, connection, and hope. This episode is not about hacks or quick fixes. it's about what truly creates contentment, connection, and hope across cultures. From Sundance revelations to universal human needs, Darin lays out the foundational pillars that consistently show up wherever people are thriving, and why happiness isn't just personal, but collective.       What You'll Learn Why this episode is different from a typical solo deep dive The origin story of The Roadmap to Happiness What Sundance revealed about the power of this project Why happiness isn't about perfection or constant joy The universal human needs that create contentment across cultures Why generosity instantly shifts biology and emotion How purpose extends beyond job titles and income Why community and safety are non-negotiable for thriving The biological and emotional importance of access to nature How health creates energy, clarity, and resilience Why freedom and time matter more than productivity How hope counters fear and catastrophizing Why happiness is contagious and scalable The difference between a TV show and a living movement How small increases in happiness can change the world     Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of sovereignty 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Mana Vitality and frequency-based wellness 00:02:04 – A different kind of episode: a special announcement 00:02:23 – Filming quietly for over two and a half years 00:02:55 – Revealing the project at Sundance 00:03:27 – Familiar faces and unfinished chapters 00:03:34 – The birth of The Roadmap to Happiness 00:04:16 – Sundance panel experience and audience reaction 00:04:44 – Bringing listeners inside the journey 00:05:16 – A question that stopped Darin cold 00:05:28 – What travel and immersion revealed about happiness 00:05:47 – Health, generosity, security, purpose, and balance 00:06:06 – Contentment vs constant joy 00:06:24 – Happiness as a global experience 00:06:50 – Safety, meaning, love, and connection 00:07:36 – Why most people are fundamentally good 00:07:42 – What connects every story across cultures 00:08:02 – Feeling seen, safe, and respected 00:08:40 – Pillars, not hacks, of happiness 00:09:08 – Subjective joy vs foundational needs 00:10:08 – Sponsor: Shakeology and nutrient density 00:13:12 – Generosity as a biological and emotional amplifier 00:14:13 – Purpose beyond titles and income 00:14:32 – Community and collective uplift 00:14:50 – Security and feeling protected 00:15:03 – Access to nature as a biological 00:15:34 – Health as energy, clarity, and resilience 00:16:07 – Freedom, time, and expression 00:16:30 – Happiness across cultures and belief systems 00:16:52 – Hope as the central message 00:17:18 – Why giving up hope gives up everything 00:17:26 – Creating a movement, not just a show 00:17:43 – Lessons from Down to Earth 00:18:06 – The ripple effect of collective happiness 00:18:35 – From TV series to living movement 00:18:52 – Invitation to join The Roadmap to Happiness 00:19:22 – Building community before the show airs 00:19:40 – An invitation to slow down and reconnect 00:19:49 – See you on the road 00:20:24 – Stop the scroll, start the roll 00:20:32 – Closing message and gratitude     Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code SUPERLIFE at Shakeology.com. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More From Darin: Follow the New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway Happiness isn't a destination or a hack — it's a set of conditions we can build together.

    21 min
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I'm Darin Olien, the "Superfood Hunter." If you're looking for motivation to take the next step towards a happier, healthier life then you're in the right place. On this podcast, you'll hear honest conversations with extraordinary people that educate and inspire me. We cover everything from nutrition and mental health to sustainable ways of living. We also dive into life's Fatal Conveniences™. These are the things that we're doing or consuming in our day-to-day life that may actually be harming us, or the Earth.

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  • Creador
    Darin Olien
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodios
    500
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    SuperLife with Darin Olien

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