Ethan Brown: The Truth About Beyond Meat from the Man Who Built It — Rebuilding the Broken Food System
SuperLife with Darin Olien
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 the origin story of Beyond Meat, the real science behind their plant-based protein innovation, and how industrial meat production has warped our connection to nature and sustainability. If you’ve ever...
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The Hidden Energy Crisis Behind Artificial Intelligence
SuperLife with Darin Olien
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 infrastructure—and what it means for humanity’s future. But this isn’t a fear-fest. It’s a wake-up call and a rallying cry. Darin reveals why he’s more optimistic than ever about the clean...
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Fasting: The Healing Power of Not Eating
SuperLife with Darin Olien
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 work of pioneers like Paul Bragg and modern fasting experts like Dr. Valter Longo, Darin shares his own experiences with water-only fasting and explains how it’s helping him prepare for stem...
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Alysa Conger: How Ignoring Your Intuition Could Be Destroying Your Life
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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 reconnect people to their deepest selves. Together, Darin and Alysa unravel the societal disconnection from intuition, how modern life has numbed our innate abilities, and why we’re more...
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How Air Conditioning Is Quietly Breaking Your Body and the Planet
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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 wellness and the planet. Darin reveals the history of air conditioning, its contribution to climate change, and how our increasing dependence on temperature control is desensitizing our natural ability to...
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Jeff Turner: How Music and Creativity Heal Trauma
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SuperLife 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 power of music. From losing his childhood family to battling on street corners, to watching a friend die in front of him, Jeff’s path is a masterclass in transmutation—turning pain into fuel,...
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The Hidden Dangers of Sparkling Water
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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 water can put on your health over time. Darin also shares actionable solutions for how you can hydrate smarter, including his favorite ways to upgrade your water naturally. This is an essential...
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Dr. Michelle Jorgensen: Your Mouth is the Gateway to Your Health
SuperLife with Darin Olien
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 truest sense. Together, Darin and Michelle expose the shocking gaps in traditional dentistry, from hidden oral infections and toxic root canals to how your mouth affects your brain, heart, and gut....
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The Sunscreen Lie: What They Never Told You About Sun Safety
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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 holistic wellness, Darin reveals how sunscreen has become a fatal convenience, lulling us into a false sense of safety while quietly impacting our health and the planet. If you’ve ever...
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Danette May: You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Disconnected (Here’s How to Reconnect)
SuperLife with Darin Olien
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 biggest inspirations. This is a reminder to get off the path, go barefoot, and follow your inner compass—even when it doesn’t make sense. What You’ll Learn: 00:00 – Why Darin...
info_outlineWhat if happiness isn’t something you chase—but something you tune into? In this powerful solo episode, Darin Olien strips away the distractions of modern life to explore the real source of clarity, peace, purpose, and joy. With a raw and contemplative flow, Darin shares his hard-won truths about why success didn’t fulfill him, how pain can become sacred, and why tuning inward is the path to your Super Life. This is more than a motivational pep talk—it’s a deep call to remember who you really are.
Redefining Happiness
Let’s start here.
Happiness. We’re sold this idea that it’s a destination. That if we just get the right body, the right job, the right relationship — boom — happiness will magically arrive.
But the truth I’ve discovered over and over is this:
Happiness isn’t an emotion. It’s a frequency.
It’s coherence between what you feel, what you do, and who you are.
When your internal world matches your external actions — that’s happiness.
When your soul and your choices are in agreement — that’s freedom.
Purpose Isn’t What You Do — It’s Who You Are
I used to think purpose was this big thing I had to accomplish — something out there on the horizon.
But now, I know better.
Purpose isn’t just what you do. It’s how you be.
It’s the energy you bring into the room. It’s the way you treat people. It’s how you respond when no one’s watching.
The SuperLife isn’t about chasing. It’s about tuning in.
When you’re aligned with your soul — you don’t need to prove anything. You just live it.
Perspective: From Victim to Creator
Here’s a shift that changed everything for me:
We are not victims of this life.
We are creators of it.
The moment we stop outsourcing our joy — waiting for the world to “make us happy” — we begin to reclaim our power.
Fear? Becomes fuel.
Struggle? Becomes the sculptor.
Your life becomes a canvas — and you become the artist.
The Keys to Living Your SuperLife
So how do you actually live a SuperLife — from the inside out?
1. Radical Self-Honesty
See yourself clearly — no filters, no bullshit. Get real about what’s working… and what’s not.
2. Daily Devotion
Not grand gestures. Small, consistent choices. The micro becomes the macro. That’s the game.
3. Community & Reflection
Who’s in your orbit? Do they mirror your greatness — or your fear? We rise together or we shrink alone.
4. Clear Energy Inputs
Your life is a result of what you consume — not just food, but thoughts, media, environments, people.
5. Soul Dialogue
Build an inner life richer than your outer one. That’s where the guidance lives. That’s where your real self is.
The Meaning of Life — and the Illusion of Seeking It Outside
You know, I used to ask myself:
What’s the meaning of life? Why am I here?
I thought maybe I’d find it on a mountaintop, or through success, or in someone else’s approval.
But here’s what I know now:
Life doesn’t give us meaning.
We give life meaning.
Meaning is something we create by how we live, how we love, how we grow, how we serve.
The trap? Thinking the answer is somewhere “out there.”
But chasing the external world is like drinking salt water. It looks like it’ll quench your thirst… but it just leaves you emptier.
Life Reflects You — Always
And yet — here’s the twist:
The external world is meaningful.
Not because it defines you… but because it reflects you.
Your relationships, your challenges, even your pain — these are invitations.
Mirrors.
Life is always showing you where you’re aligned… and where you’re not.
Not as punishment — but as clarity.
Pain as a Propeller
I’ve felt pain — heartbreak, betrayal, confusion, exhaustion. I’ve stared in the mirror and wondered, What the hell am I doing?
But I’ve come to see pain differently.
Pain is sacred. It’s a teacher.
It strips away what’s false. It shows you what matters.
And if you’re willing to feel it — it becomes a propeller.
It pushes you to course-correct.
To get honest.
To get free.
Course-Correcting with Courage
You are allowed to change your mind.
You are allowed to choose again.
You are allowed to leave the path that’s killing your spirit — and walk toward the one that makes you come alive.
That’s what living a SuperLife really means.
It’s not perfect.
It’s not always easy.
But it’s real.
It’s yours.
And it’s waiting for you.
Closing Reflection: Ask Your Soul
If you’re confused right now… if you’re overwhelmed or numb…
Just stop.
Get still.
Ask your soul:
What’s true for me? What makes me come alive?
Don’t ask what’s trending.
Don’t ask what will impress the world.
Ask what feels aligned. Ask what lights you up.
That’s where your SuperLife begins.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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00:00 – Welcome + why this might be Darin’s most important message
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00:52 – What if happiness isn’t something to achieve—but to tune into?
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01:40 – The myth of chasing the right job, body, partner for joy
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02:15 – Happiness isn’t an emotion—it’s coherence between soul and action
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03:20 – The ego’s tyrannical grip—and how to loosen it
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04:45 – When your soul and your choices align, that’s freedom
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05:30 – Darin’s reflections on “Down to Earth,” purpose, and surrender
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07:00 – This episode is an invitation—not a lecture—to remember
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08:00 – The truth: you’re already whole, you just forgot
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09:00 – Silence, stillness, and telling the ego to shut up
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10:50 – You’re not a victim of life. You’re a co-creator of it.
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11:25 – Stop outsourcing your happiness—take your power back
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11:55 – Pain as fuel. Struggle as sculptor. Your life is a canvas
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13:00 – Forgiveness isn’t about excusing—it’s about reclaiming energy
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13:45 – The daily rituals Darin uses to live a Super Life
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15:15 – Gratitude isn’t a grand gesture—it’s a clear connection
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16:35 – We waste so much energy waiting for the world to change
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18:00 – Who’s in your orbit? Do they mirror your greatness?
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18:55 – What you consume creates your reality—way beyond food
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20:15 – Why the inner world is infinitely more important than the outer
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22:10 – From mountaintop quests to silent revelations
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23:00 – Serendipity arrives when you get out of your own way
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24:40 – Life doesn’t give you meaning—you give life meaning
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25:00 – Conscious partnership, real reflection, and loving accountability
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26:40 – Pain is sacred. It strips away the false and reveals the truth
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28:30 – You are allowed to change. You are allowed to start again
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30:00 – Don’t ask what’s trending—ask what makes you feel alive
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31:15 – The SuperLife is within you—go investigate it
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31:45 – Final thoughts + join the community of Super Lifers
Don’t Forget...
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Website: darinolien.com
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Instagram: @darinolien
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Book: Fatal Conveniences
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Wellness Tools: superlife.com
Key Takeaway:
"Life doesn’t give us meaning. We give life meaning. And it starts by listening—not to the world, but to your soul." – Darin Olien