SuperLife with Darin Olien

There's a lot going on in the world - all the time. It's important to stay informed by staying on top of the latest news, but how much is too much? The constant barrage of negative information pouring into your brain has significant consequences. Watching, reading, and consuming the news is breeding negativity - negativity that is drastically impacting us all. It's time to take a stand against thi...

Firefighters are some of the bravest, strongest people in society. If their collective health is failing due to poor diet choices, what chances do the rest of us have?? What you eat changes everything. Rip Esselstyn, the founder of PLANTSTRONG and a firefighter himself, details the changes a plant-based diet can make in anyone's health. He's out to show the world that even the strongest among will...

The average person should be able to live to the age of 93. But the average American life expectancy is only 78 years. What can Blue Zones, the areas in the world where people live the longest, teach us about living a long, healthy life? Dan Buettner, award-winning journalist, producer and best-selling author explains what he's learned about longevity and what he's doing to approve American commun...

No one wants bad breath. I think we can all agree on that. However, using brightly colored, chemical cocktails to clean your mouth is counterproductive. Not only are most store-bought mouthwashes full of toxic ingredients, but they could also be killing the good bacteria in your mouth. It's time to stop getting fooled by clever marketing and instead take our oral health into our own hands - natura...

There's a lot of conflict going on in the world today. We put ourselves in categories and separate ourselves by politics, religion or beliefs. All this division is intensifying our isolation. Dr. Edward Brodkin and Ashley Pallathra are working hard to reestablish our collective connection, so we all can work towards attunement. Their book, Missing Each Other, highlights just what we need to do to...

I appreciate the need to quit smoking. Cigarettes are so incredibly harmful to your health. But switching out your cigs for vape pens is not much of a trade-off. That toxic cloud you're inhaling has both known and unknown consequences. Testing is nowhere near sufficient, and this stuff isn't regulated the way it should be. Wean yourself off the vaping habit, and please, don't let your teens use th...

If we've learned anything this past year, it's that we need a bigger spotlight on the significance of mental health. There's no one size fits all fix for depression - different things work for different people. However, a larger focus on self-care as a society could be a game-changer. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gregory Brown's own struggle with depression shapes his entire focus on the importance of m...

There are many different reasons for coughing, but most of the time, it's your body's way of clearing out your throat or lungs. Although suppressing a cough may sometimes be necessary, should you use over-the-counter cough syrups or drops? This segment is all about why we should avoid these toxic "medicines" and instead turn to nature. Plants have all you need, guys! When it comes to suppressing a...

Being a parent is hard. Trying to get your kids to eat healthy and build lifelong nutritional habits is even harder. Licensed dietitians and nutrition experts Alexandra Caspero and Whitney English not only felt that pressure when they had their kids- they used it as fuel. They created Plant-Based Juniors as a community for parents and educators interested in properly implementing plant-based diets...

Want to look nice in your vacation pictures? Stop! Don't pick up that self-tan! Your skin is going to absorb a lot more than just a golden glow.  This Fatal Conveniences™ segment dives into the ingredients in sunless tanners and the harmful effects they can have on your skin . || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/96-fatal-conveniences-sunless-tanners-toxic-chemical-sprays/

When you turn away from the things that are breaking you, you're never going to heal or move on.  Chase Chewning is an exercise and health advocate, but before that, he was a medically discharged soldier from the Army with severe injuries that left him unable to walk. But the physical pain was nothing compared to the emotional pain he was avoiding. This powerful episode is for you to learn how you...

We can finally get back to traveling! This is awesome news, but it does come with some costs. While I'm grateful for the effort that airports make to keep us all safe, I don't think we should have to sacrifice health or autonomy to do it. Are body scanners really necessary? Listen to this segment to find out, and to learn how you can protect yourself. || Full show notes & links -

Human beings are made up of almost 60% water. And water stores information. What information are you hydrating your body with? Tracy Duhs, modern wellness advocate, is obsessed with water, much like I am, and loves educating people on the best ways to hydrate themselves. In this episode, we discuss why intention is everything and how she changed her life partly by deciding to be grateful. Tracy an...

Commercial flying is necessary. We can't get everywhere by horse and buggy anymore. And I don't know about you, but I can't spend weeks on a train or ocean liner. So airplanes are essential. But what do they do to the human body? I'm going to tell you! And I'm going to give you plenty of ways to minimize the damage. For some of us, flying is unavoidable. So let's keep our bodies strong and resilie...

In our society, collective anxiety is a given. We're constantly looking for instant gratification, and don't handle it well when it doesn't happen. How do we channel all that energy into good? Former journalist and TV presenter Sarah Wilson has always lived with anxiety and mental health struggles. Once the editor of Cosmopolitan Australia, Sarah is now a best-selling author and founder of the lar...

America's obsession with commercial white bread has been going on for centuries. But why are we still eating nutrient-less mush? In this segment, I break down the history of white bread and just why it's so horrible for you. I also explain the benefits of grains but why you need to get them from much better sources. Don't worry, you don't have to give up sandwiches, just be more of a bread snob! |...

In order to win, in life or in your career, your mind has to be stronger than your feelings. What does that mean? It means a winning mindset is all about looking past your fears, insecurities, and ego and doing what you need to do. In this episode, Tim Grover, trainer to some of the most well-known athletes in the world, talks about what it takes to be a winner. And he gives us some amazing storie...

Video games have been a global obsession for decades now. Although gaming may be a fun way to pass the time, some invisible dangers come from the game system itself. You don't need to quit playing video games, but you need to be more aware, especially when it comes to your Xbox. In this segment, I'll break down the science and research behind this information, and give you plenty of suggestions to...

The ocean should be at the center of every conversation involving saving our planet. The sad reality is that most of us aren't literate in the inner workings of the sea. It doesn't help that our government spends billions of dollars exploring space, but only a fraction of that time and money focusing on the ocean. It's time to change. Husband and wife team Phillipe and Ashlan Cousteau are doing ju...

Do you ever get so stressed that you want to curl up and sleep it off? Moving your body, even when you don't want to, has countless benefits. With over 10 years of experience working with clients from young kids to elite athletes, Dan Palacios is dedicated to teaching the power of movement. His goal is to guide and inspire people to redefine the meaning of health by inspiring them to move their bo...

The Standard American Diet is collectively making us overweight, unhealthy and complicit. The only way things will ever change is if we speak up and stop supporting companies and brands that go along with the status quo. It's time to use your voice to spark a food revolution. Ocean Robbins is doing just that. In this episode, he explains the power of your food choices and how you can help be part...

In our modern society, we've become disconnected from nature. What if we could use infrared technology to help restore balance and bring healing? As the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Therasage, Rob Besner, PSc. D, is a health and wellness advocate. When his daughter was diagnosed with Lyme Disease as a teenager, he began a mission to find an alternative, natural approach to her treatment...

We are led to believe that cognitive decline is inevitable. But it's not! Your brain is the hardest working organ in your body. The habits you create either fuel or sabotage your brain health. For more than two decades, Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai have been leading the way on preventative brain health. In this episode, they break down the science of cognitive decline and the habits that can pr...

Anytime you even mention cutting meat from your diet, you hear the question, "Where do you get your protein?" But the question we should be asking is, "Where do you get your fiber?" When it comes to gut health, the key is and always will be fiber. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, "The Gut Health MD," breaks down the science behind the critical role fiber plays in our gut and our overall health. His best-selli...

Every time you open your wallet, you support the company that makes the goods you're paying for. This action has way more power and influence than most realize. Jeremy Black, the co-founder of SAMBAZON, knows this first hand. He is dedicated to promoting conscious commerce, not only with his açaí berry brand but beyond. His recent documentary Seeding Change is all about learning how to spend your...