SuperLife with Darin Olien

Leadership comes with responsibility. When you become a leader for the wrong reasons, it affects everyone you're supposed to lead. Maybe we've been looking at leadership the wrong way. Simon Sinek, founder of The Optimism Company, host of the podcast A Bit of Optimism, and viral YouTube speaker, breaks down what good leadership actually looks like– and what it truly means to lead. || LINKS ||   ht...

The sparkling water market has boomed in the last decade, making carbonated water all the rage. While fizzy water seems like a healthy alternative to sugary sodas, it may not be as healthy as you think it is. Sure, sparkling water is fun to drink. Those fizzing bubbles mimic the carbonation of soda, making seltzer a great way to kick the pop habit. However, carbonated bubbles are made using carbon...

As we enter the cryptocurrency era, how do we remain focused on environmental solutions? Learning more about green blockchains– what they are and how to create them– is the first step. Uma Hagenguth, the founder and COO of APPICS, and Douglas Horn, CEO of GoodBlock and creator of the Telos blockchain, are the perfect guests to explain green blockchains and the future of cryptocurrency. The more we...

Between the massive amount of plastic in our ocean, and the looming climate crisis, it can be hard to be hopeful about the future. Can we save the planet? Yes, but we have to start now– with small changes that make a big impact. Craig Leeson, the award-winning filmmaker behind A Plastic Ocean , knows how important knowledge can be. We have to fully understand the climate crisis in order to change...

Who doesn't love a nice dip in the pool? I know I do! When I was a kid, you couldn't get me out of the swimming pool in the summer. But the majority of backyard and public pools are chlorine pools. If chlorine is strong enough to kill algae, bacteria and germs, what is it doing to your body as you swim through it? Let's dive into the effects of chlorine, how to minimize its damage and non-chlorine...

For 200 episodes of The Darin Olien Show, I've had inspiring conversations with fascinating guests and explored how to live a better life. So for our 200th episode celebration, I've decided to turn the show around to you, the listener. I'll answer your burning questions regarding food, water, daily routines and how to save the planet by making small changes. We get into some good stuff! I look bac...

What is happiness? So many of us go through life searching for happiness, but avoiding our unhappiness. What if happiness comes from leaning into our suffering and trauma? After all, when you avoid your unhappiness, you're essentially avoiding your ability to be happy. Professor and author of the book 'From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Li...

Sweaters, blankets, hats, scarves, stuffed animals– what do these popular items have in common? T hey're most likely made from acrylic fibers. Acrylic is a man-made, synthetic fiber that, although soft and comfy, is terrible for your body and the environment. Like polyester, acrylic fabrics are cheap, soft, and can be dyed any color of the rainbow. We've been so used to using acrylic, that we bare...

Setting goals is an important part of life. We set goals to achieve things in both our professional and personal lives. But does achieving those goals really fulfill you if they're not part of your bigger purpose? Jeff Patterson, author of The Big Thing Effect: How to Transform Your Life Foreve r, explains that finding your true purpose is so much more than just setting goals. You need to ask your...

There are a lot of voices out there today. Everyone has something to say, and there are plenty of platforms to hear that message. But who's asking the questions?  Outsiders tend to see the world from a different angle– which is how they make big changes. So how can you ask questions like an outsider? Cal Fussman, author, journalist, and host of the Big Questions podcast, spent his career asking qu...

We all need to wash our hands, no one is disputing that. Keeping your hands clean helps you avoid viruses, germs and nasty stuff. But, washing with regular soap is all you really need to be doing. Antibacterial soap is not only unnecessary, it could actually be killing off more than just germs. And it's not even proven to be more effective than non-antibacterial soaps! Learn all about why antibact...

The human body was designed for movement. Movement is essential for facilitating cellular function. And without proper cellular function, you feel sick– in every way possible. Unfortunately, too many of us don't move our bodies enough during the day. Aaron Alexander, creator of The Align Method, explains how regular movement can help transform your health, and ultimately your life.  || LINKS || ht...

Water is the world's most precious resource. However, 86% of plastic water bottles end up sitting in landfills or waterways in the United States alone. While everyone needs access to clean drinking water, there has to be a better way than plastic. David Cuthbert, CEO of Mananalu, explains how Jason Mamoa founded this company not to sell water, but to sell sustainability. With their "Drink One, Rem...

Human beings were designed to move.  Our bodies thrive with regular movement. Unfortunately, as society has evolved, we move less and less. Healthy exercise routines are essential to maintain your health and keep your body functioning like it's supposed to. But how much exercise is too much? And how do you know if your exercise routine is unhealthy? Let's take a closer look at healthy vs. unhealth...

The cryptocurrency world may be confusing, but it's not going away anytime soon. Understanding crypto, blockchain, Bitcoin, and everything in between may seem intimidating. But the truth is, you don't necessarily have to understand it entirely to benefit from it. Uma Hagenguth, the founder and COO of APPICS, breaks down all things crypto and how you can use her app to earn cryptocurrency for doing...

We're led to believe that traditional medicine involves seeing a doctor in a white coat, most likely being prescribed some pills for whatever ails us and going home. But over the last hundred years, we've lost the true meaning of traditional medicine. In fact, naturopathic medicine encompasses more of the traditional aspects of health and wellness that our ancestors relied on. Dr. Lana Butner, boa...

If you're not washing your produce, you're biting off far more than you can, or should, chew. Pesticides, fertilizers, toxins, and dangerous microbes could be lurking on that apple, or head of lettuce– even if it's organic! Taking the extra step of thoroughly washing your produce can help get your body all the nutrients it needs, without the nasty stuff it doesn't. I'll go over everything you need...

We all set goals for ourselves– at home, work, and in life. But do those goals challenge you? Or are they purposely easy so you don't end up disappointed? Sometimes, quieting the noise of the world and going within your mind can help you determine your true goals. Colin O'Brady completed the first solo, human-powered crossing of Antarctica, and wrote the book The 12 Hour Walk. He discusses how it'...

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that preparing for the unexpected can make a big difference.  While not everyone has the desire to live off the grid, learning to be more self-reliant could be the difference between panic and calm. Michael Major, author of the book No Grid Survival Projects, explains how learning how to be more self-reliant in your everyday life can help prepare you fo...

Everyone loves a backyard barbecue. And of course, the grill is always the star of any cookout. Cooking over an open flame has been a part of human culture since cavemen discovered fire. But grilling today looks a lot different than it used to. While charcoal grilling is very popular in America, it comes with negative effects on our health and the environment. Is there a way to enjoy grilling with...

We are bombarded with thousands of ads daily. No matter where you turn, everyone is trying to sell something. But marketing gets a bad wrap– selling isn't always about money. It's about persuasion!  We market and advertise ourselves all the time, at work, on social media, to potential partners. So what if we used our marketing skills for the greater good? Jason Harris, co-founder & CEO of Mekanism...

Society leads us to believe that you have to be extroverted to be successful. That's just not the case.   If you're an introvert, you have just as much to offer the world as an extrovert. In fact, being introverted is a kind of superpower. Susan Cain, author of the book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, explores how understanding whether you're an introvert or extrovert can help y...

Canning is a convenient way to preserve foods to prolong their shelf-life. Almost everything edible, from fruits and veggies to seafood, can be canned. And once canned, the food can be consumable for years. You can find aisles of affordable canned foods in every grocery store in America. But are canned foods safe to eat? What else are you ingesting when you heat up that can of soup for lunch? Let'...

We live in a noisy world– both literally and figuratively. In today's point-counterpoint culture, it can be hard to silence the noise. But we need to learn how to. Because silence is the only way we can refine our perception and gain clarity. Authors of the book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn, explain how we all can stop fearing silence, and instead e...

Nature doesn't directly determine human fate but it is important that we understand how natural laws affect our lives. Understanding Earthly Order can help us effectively spark change. Dr. Saleem H Ali, student of science, has traveled to over 150 countries, researching ways humans can positively impact the environment. His theories on Earthly Order can teach us something about working with nature...