SuperLife with Darin Olien

We all want more energy — but what if your fatigue isn't about sleep, diet, or exercise at all? In this solo episode, Darin O'Lien uncovers the invisible drains on your vitality that most people never notice. From blue light to toxic relationships, hidden mold, micro-stress loops, EMF exposure, and even unresolved trauma stored in your body, Darin reveals how your life force is being stolen — and...

What happens when a rockstar confronts crippling mental illness and finds his way back to life through sound, psychedelics, and science? On today's episode of the SuperLife Podcast, Darin sits down with Kyle Nicolaides , the frontman of indie band Beware of Darknes s, who opens up about his intense struggles with suicidal depression, the healing journey that followed, and the fascinating science b...

In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin shares his deeply personal and passionate take on social drinking—why he stopped, how alcohol has impacted his family, and what it truly means to stand in your own sovereignty. This is not about judgment or shame—it's an invitation to look inward, to question the automatic patterns we adopt from society, and to reclaim power over our choices. Whether you dri...

In this powerful episode, Darin Olien sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading expert in the biology of trauma, to dive deep into how our nervous systems carry the scars of early life experiences—and what we can do to finally heal. Dr. Aimie shares her deeply personal story of adopting a traumatized child while in medical school, how it led her to challenge...

Today's solo episode is an urgent call to wake up to the crumbling systems all around us—healthcare, food, energy, water, housing, the environment and start reclaiming our power, one decision at a time. Darin peels back the curtain on how these systems were designed not to serve us, but to profit off our disconnection. But this isn't a rant—it's a roadmap. With grounded action steps, a rallying cr...

In this eye-opening episode, Darin welcomes Charlie Goldsmith, an energy healer whose mysterious abilities have both fascinated and confounded the scientific community. Charlie has spent decades helping people with chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and emotional wounds — often with nothing more than his presence and intention. In this intimate and inspiring conversation, Darin and Charlie explo...

In this uplifting solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien dives into the science and soul of happiness—what it really is, why we've misunderstood it, and how we can rewire ourselves for true contentment. Backed by decades of research (including the 85-year Harvard study on happiness), Darin explores the power of relationships, gratitude, movement, nature, and intention-setting as daily...

In this eye-opening episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Ethan Brown , the founder and CEO of Beyond Meat , to dismantle the myths surrounding meat consumption, plant-based diets, and our broken food system. From the shocking history of antibiotics in livestock to the biochemical impact of processed meat on our health, this conversation goes far beyond nutrition. Ethan reveals th...

What if the digital revolution that's "changing the world" is actually draining it? In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin pulls back the curtain on the massive, often-ignored energy and environmental costs of artificial intelligence. From water-hungry data centers to electricity loads that rival entire nations, Darin breaks down how our reliance on AI is colliding with our fragile global infrast...

In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin Olien unpacks one of the most ancient and powerful healing practices known to humanity: fasting. From the perspective of cutting-edge science, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine, Darin breaks down how abstaining from food—done correctly—can reset your biology, boost longevity, and unlock your body's natural healing intelligence. Drawing on the wo...

In this soul-expanding episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Dr. Alysa Conger—a psychic medium, intuitive coach, and somatic therapist—to explore a radical truth: we all have the ability to access intuition and psychic gifts—if we're willing to listen. Alysa shares her powerful story of personal loss, her father's suicide, and how it became the catalyst for her life's mission to r...

In this eye-opening solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien unpacks the hidden dangers of air conditioning—one of the most commonly used yet most overlooked fatal conveniences in modern life. From skyrocketing energy consumption to its surprising impact on human health, Darin explores why our obsession with creating the perfect indoor climate is quietly undermining both personal wellnes...

S​​uperLife Podcast: Turning Pain into Purpose with Jeff Turner In this powerful episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Jeff Turner—a poet, musician, and freestyle artist who transformed a childhood marked by pain, dysfunction, and foster care into a life of profound purpose and connection. Jeff's story is a raw, soul-shaking journey through trauma, resilience, and the healing powe...

In this solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien pulls back the curtain on one of the most popular "healthy" beverage trends—sparkling water. From its surprising origins to its hidden impact on your teeth, gut, and kidneys, Darin explains why that fizzy drink might not be as harmless as you think. He breaks down the science behind carbonic acid, body pH, and the systemic strain sparkling...

In this powerful and practical episode, Darin sits down with biological dentist and functional health pioneer Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, who shares the truth most dentists never tell you: your mouth is a mirror of your entire body's health. After mercury poisoning nearly ended her career, Michelle embarked on a radical healing journey—becoming a patient, a student, and ultimately a healer in the true...

We've all heard it: wear sunscreen to stay safe. But what if the very thing we're told is protecting us is actually doing more harm than good? In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin Olien breaks down the dark truth behind conventional sunscreens—from hormone-disrupting chemicals and blocked vitamin D to reef destruction and dangerous misinformation. Backed by scientific research and a passion for...

In this soulful reunion, Darin welcomes back his dear friend Danette May—bestselling author, superfood entrepreneur, and transformational leader—for a no-filter conversation about life, healing, and the power of curiosity. From building empires out of hardship to connecting with Indigenous wisdom and preparing for massive sound healing gatherings, Danette shares her most vulnerable lessons and big...

In this solo episode, Darin Olien dives deep into what it really means to thrive in the modern world. After decades of studying indigenous wisdom, environmental stressors, and nutritional science, Darin shares the powerful lifestyle shifts that unlock clarity, energy, resilience—and reconnect us to the wisdom our bodies already hold. From clarogenic plants and metabolic chaos to cold exposure, mov...

In this eye-opening episode, Darin sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon — pelvic floor physical therapist, educator, and the internet's beloved "Vagina Whisperer" — to uncover the truth about women's bodies that too many doctors are still ignoring. From pelvic pain and leaking to postpartum trauma and sexual dysfunction, Sara breaks down what every woman deserves to know about her anatomy, healing, and...

What if anxiety wasn't a flaw, but a signal? In this solo episode, Darin peels back the layers on a topic that affects every one of us: anxiety. But instead of treating it as something to suppress or escape from, Darin offers a bold new perspective — anxiety is your body's cry for balance in an overstimulated world. From breathwork and food to sunlight, grounding, and mindset, this episode explore...

In this mind-blowing episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Yale-trained lawyer, mental health advocate, and neuroscience researcher James Kimmel Jr., whose groundbreaking work unveils a shocking truth: revenge isn't just emotional — it's biochemical. From his own near-murderous moment as a bullied teenager to a high-powered career as a federal prosecutor, James takes us on a gripp...

In this powerful solo episode, Darin Olien takes you on a deeply personal, poetic, and science-backed journey into one of the most essential — and overlooked — truths of our time: we are not separate from nature. We are nature. From Yellowstone's trophic cascades to the microbes in your gut, Darin weaves together quantum physics, ecology, indigenous wisdom, and modern biology to reveal the truth o...

In this explosive episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin reconnects with fashion renegade and sustainability pioneer Jeff Garner, director of the groundbreaking documentary Let Them Be Naked. Together, they unpack the dark truth behind modern clothing—what it's really made of, how it affects your body, and why even "organic" tags can be misleading. Jeff reveals the little-known history of synthet...

What if the very clothes you wear every day are silently poisoning your body and the planet? In this powerful conclusion to Let Them Be Naked, Darin uncovers the disturbing truth about the toxins hiding in your wardrobe—and how our modern fashion choices are accelerating both personal and planetary harm. From petroleum-based fabrics to hormone-disrupting dyes, Darin breaks down how the second most...

What if the pain you're running from was actually your greatest teacher—and the food on your plate was part of a national security crisis? In this soul-stirring Earth Day conversation, Darin sits down with food activist, author, and resilience icon Robyn O'Brien to explore how our food system is not only making us sick—but also threatening the health of future generations. From surviving public cr...