SuperLife with Darin Olien

If you're an American, you've probably spent many a 4th of July holiday watching an elaborate fireworks display in the night sky. While fireworks sure are fun to watch, those large bursts of color are composed of several different heavy metals that explode and release tiny dangerous particles into the atmosphere. Aren't there safer ways to show our patriotism? Learn all about what fireworks are ma...

Spirituality doesn't have to be this allusive thing, only meant for certain people. In fact, getting in touch with your spirituality– whatever that means for you– could help fuel a purpose in your life. Dr Reverend Michael Beckwith, founder and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center, takes a practical approach to spirituality and helps others do the same– to improve their health, their mi...

The human race has done massive damage to the environment. Thinking about the climate crisis and all the environmental dangers that exist today can be completely overwhelming. Today's youth has a collective case of eco-anxiety. How can we calm their nerves and give them hope for the future? Heather White, founder of One Green Thing, explains how we can all use our collective eco-anxiety to spark e...

The average American citizen produces over 1600 pounds of waste every year, more than any other country in the world. And we only recycle about 35% of this waste, which is less than any other country in the world.   We all agree that recycling is the right thing to do, but we're not actually doing it. And when we do, we're not doing it effectively. It's time to be honest about the delusion of recy...

Drinking water and staying hydrated are immensely important. But what if you could add powerful minerals into your water that could help optimize your health? It's time we learned more about fulvic acid and its many benefits. Creators of blk., sisters Louise & Jackie Wilkie, tell us the origin story of their amazing product and why we all should be learning more about fulvic compounds. || LINKS ||...

The products we use every day are full of invisible chemicals that mess with our hormones and make us sick.   These endocrine disruptors are in plastic water bottles, food packaging, and hygiene products– they're everywhere! Dr. Leo Trasande, a renowned leader in international health, explains what endocrine disruptors are, where you can find them, and just exactly what they do to the hormones in...

All that glitters is gold, right?   That may be just a line from a song. But the truth is that humans have found ways to decorate the things around us to glitter and shine for thousands of years. It doesn't matter if it's an art project, a sparkly outfit or glowing makeup– people LOVE glitter. But what are these tiny bits of plastic doing to our bodies, and to the planet?    Learn all about the da...

When we think of the climate crisis, sometimes the problem is so overwhelmingly complicated and massive that it's hard to make an effort to make a change. That's why it's so important to take simple steps in your everyday life to create solutions.   Jeremy Casebeer is a professional beach volleyball player that has traveled the world for his sport. But his exposure to the planet just made him real...

Aging is a part of life. But in our American society, we hold some pretty strong negative age beliefs. Elderly people are segregated from regular life and seen as past their prime with nothing left to offer. We associate old people with dementia and disease instead of wisdom and admiration. Dr. Becca Levy, award-winning Yale Professor, explains how cultivating positive age beliefs can help us all...

The grass is always greener on the other side, right? But wait, does your lawn really have to be that green anyway? Americans are obsessed with watering their lawns. Because lots of water keeps it healthy, right? Actually, overwatering your lawn is not just bad for your lawn, but it's bad for the environment as well. Learn how much water is too much for your lawn, and what time of day you should b...

Do you work out? Do you want to work out but don't know if it's right for you or how to get started? Here's a little secret. Working out isn't punishment. It's a powerful tool for personal growth. Sal Distefano, host of the Mind Pump podcast, discusses his journey into fitness and how it shaped his life. || LINKS || https://theresistancetrainingrevolution.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin

When you hear someone talk about energy, you may think it's new-age, flowery bs. But I assure you, it's not. There is energy flowing through every living thing. And the more we understand our own inner energy, the more we can be in charge of our true purpose. Kimberly Snyder, bestselling author, holistic wellness expert, and podcast host has spent decades learning to understand her own inner energ...

Every muscle in your body tenses. Your heart rate accelerates as your blood flow increases. Then, your face flushes red. As you begin to breathe heavily, there's no hiding it any longer. You're angry, and your body is ready to fight. While anger is an inevitable human emotion, too much of it can be disastrous–for your mind, and your body.    Learn what causes anger and how to control it before it...

Did you know your body has complex cannabinoid systems that can help naturally relieve pain? Science didn't even know they existed until fairly recently. Dr. Eric Goodman, Doctor of Chiropractic and creator of Foundation Training, sees the amazing relief cannabis brings to his chronic pain patients. If we can understand how these systems work, and why cannabis works so well with them, we could fin...

What does it mean to surrender? The main concept of surrender is to let go of control. You may think of surrendering as weakness, but it's actually the exact opposite. Surrender is a superpower – we just need to understand how to do it. Kute Blackson, inspirational speaker, teacher, and author, describes the concept of surrender and how it transformed his life. It's only when we surrender, that we...

Aging is a part of life, there's nothing we can do to stop it. However, that doesn't mean you can't try. People go to great lengths to thwart the physical effects of aging. One of the most popular ways to combat wrinkles these days is Botox– a toxin derived from a bacterium. Hmmm, injecting a biological toxin into your face. What could go wrong? Learn about what Botox is, how it works, and its pos...

Over the last couple of years, there has been a newfound focus on mental health. However, stigma and shame are still the number one reason people don't seek treatment for mental illness. Since mental health is health, it's crucial that we start prioritizing mental health and the different therapies used to strengthen it. Dr. Gail Saltz, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hosp...

How does your immune system work? What strengthens your immunity? What weakens it? Don't feel bad if you don't know the answers to these questions. Most of us don't!  In this episode, Dr. Heather Moday, allergist & immunologist, helps us solve the mysteries of the whole immune system. Her work is designed to empower others to reclaim their health– and you can't do that without getting to know all...

Let's just cut to the chase on this one. Why are we spraying our healthy fruits and vegetables with toxic chemicals? Sure, weedkillers, or herbicides, are meant to kill "weeds", but does the killing stop there? Dive deep into the danger of weedkillers in this episode with me. And learn how you can support organic farming and avoid pesticides altogether.    || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.c...

As a society, we're more divided than ever. We don't listen to each other long enough to find common ground. To have a meaningful conversation, your listening skills need to be just as good as your talking skills. Celeste Headlee, journalist and author of We Need to Talk , knows how to have a conversation that matters. In the conversation I had with her, she opened my eyes to ways we all can be be...

Getting a cancer diagnosis is terrifying. The only thing scarier than getting that kind of news is learning your only option for survival is chemotherapy. No one knows this better than Chris Wark, best-selling author and patient advocate. His colon cancer diagnosis at 26 years old left him searching for answers. But when his choices didn't align with what his doctors were recommending, he knew he...

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. So of course there would be a desire to make those eyes pop. But using eyeliner & mascara to define your eyes may not be as harmless as you think. Using eyeliner to enhance the eyes has been popular for thousands of years- maybe even longer!  Today's eyeliners may not be made of dangerous materials like kohl any longer, but they're still filled with t...

Happiness is subjective, sure. But it's something we all want to achieve- our own version of happiness. But the only way to truly feel happy within yourself is through authenticity. You may know Josh Peck from his Nickelodeon fame. But what you may not know is that he never felt comfortable with notoriety. It wasn't until he realized that he had to deal with his internal struggles that he was able...

We all know it's necessary to drink plenty of water to hydrate the body. However, did you know your lungs need hydration, too?   Dr. David Edwards, inventor and founder of FEND, explains why hydration is so important for the lungs, but that it's not as simple as drinking enough water. It's time to dig into the respiratory system- how do we keep it healthy? And why is it so important that we do? ||...

It is absolutely necessary to filter the contaminants out of your tap water before drinking. But does your filtered water contain the necessary electrolytes that your body so desperately needs? So many Americans are walking around dehydrated without even realizing it. But drinking only filtered water isn't necessarily hydrating. Confused? Don't worry. We'll cover how to filter your water and how t...