Podcast · 129 episodes
SuperLife with Darin Olien
by Darin Olien · English
I'm Darin Olien, the "Superfood Hunter." If you're looking for motivation to take the next step towards a happier, healthier life then you're in the right place. On this podcast, you'll hear honest conversations with extraordinary people that educate and inspire me. We cover everything from nutrition and mental health to sustainable ways of living. We also dive into life's Fatal Conveniences™. These are the things that we're doing or consuming in our day-to-day life that may actually be harming us, or the Earth.
Latest episodes
Nimai Delgado: I Walked Away From $200K a Year to Follow My Purpose as a Vegan BodybuilderNimai Delgado’s journey from a spiritual ashram upbringing in South Mississippi to becoming a vegan bodybuilder, then quitting a $200K+ engineering job to coach plant-based living.25 Sep 2026 · 58 min
Why You Should Only Check Your Health Data Once a WeekSolo episode arguing that constant health tracking (wearables, sleep scores, readiness scores) can harm wellbeing by turning numbers into feelings, creating anxiety, and replacing introspection.24 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Dr. Shefali: Why Modern Parenting Is Failing (And What to Do Instead)Dr. Shefali Tsabary argues modern parenting fails because parents must heal their own unresolved childhood trauma before they can raise children with “conscious parenting.” She claims screens and…18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 10 min
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Nimai Delgado: I Walked Away From $200K a Year to Follow My Purpose as a Vegan BodybuilderNimai Delgado’s journey from a spiritual ashram upbringing in South Mississippi to becoming a vegan bodybuilder, then quitting a $200K+ engineering job to coach plant-based living.25 Sep 2026 · 58 min · 27 chapters
Why You Should Only Check Your Health Data Once a WeekSolo episode arguing that constant health tracking (wearables, sleep scores, readiness scores) can harm wellbeing by turning numbers into feelings, creating anxiety, and replacing introspection.24 Sep 2026 · 24 min · 7 chapters
Dr. Shefali: Why Modern Parenting Is Failing (And What to Do Instead)Dr. Shefali Tsabary argues modern parenting fails because parents must heal their own unresolved childhood trauma before they can raise children with “conscious parenting.” She claims screens and…18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 22 chapters
My Exact Daily Routine for Energy, Longevity & Optimal HealthDarin Olien walks through his “exact daily routine” aimed at energy, longevity, and optimal health, arguing that “food/light/breath are information” that instructs cells.17 Sep 2026 · 29 min · 13 chapters
Jules Horn: Why Pushing Your Body Harder Could Be Keeping You StuckJules Horn argues that extreme fitness and “hustle” can be a socially acceptable escape that keeps people stuck in chronic stress.11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 26 chapters
Forever Chemicals: The 60-Year PFAS Cover-Up Hiding in Your Drinking WaterPFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water and a rollback of EPA drinking-water standards via court action and revised compliance timelines, plus what listeners can do now (filtering/DIY steps…10 Sep 2026 · 22 min · 7 chapters
Brandon Jenner: What Becoming a Father Forced Me to Finally Face About My ChildhoodBrandon Jenner discusses becoming a father and how it forced him to face unresolved issues from his childhood; he also explains how he carved out creative space to record a 10-song concept album in…4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 24 chapters
Your Brain in the Wild: Why Nature Is Essential for Your Nervous SystemThe episode argues that modern indoor life deprives the nervous system of nature’s irregular, fractal visual and auditory inputs, creating measurable neurological “costs” and attention fatigue; it…3 Sep 2026 · 17 min · 5 chapters
Jim Curtis: Break Your Programming, Change Your Identity & Become the PossibilityJim Curtis discusses “possibility” as an identity you embody, not something you chase; his method for breaking subconscious programming via release, align, and become; and why spiritual growth…28 Aug 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 30 chapters
Holding Your Breath Might Be the Ultimate Cardio ShortcutThe episode argues that deliberate breath-holding triggers the mammalian dive reflex (heart-rate drop, peripheral vasoconstriction, spleen contraction releasing oxygenated red blood cells) and can…27 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 4 chapters
Bruce Lipton: How to Reprogram Your Mind, Biology & FutureDr. Bruce Lipton argues that health and disease are driven primarily by subconscious “programming” and epigenetics rather than genetics.21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 27 chapters
The Truth About Wealth: How I Made Millions, Lost It & Built It Back DifferentlyDarin Olien argues that most “wealth education” is wrong: chasing a number and outsourcing discernment leads to losses.20 Aug 2026 · 34 min · 11 chapters
Chris Ballard: Why Freezing Water and Daily Discomfort is the Ultimate Antidote to LonelinessChris Ballard explains how cold water swimming and daily cold exposure became his tool for recovery, mental resilience, and especially loneliness reduction through community bonding and “mini”…14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 23 chapters
Food Is Information: What Every Bite Is Really Telling Your BodyFood as “information” rather than calories—how nutrients, processing, and even food shape/color affect gene expression, cell signaling, gut microbes, and inflammation.13 Aug 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Maria Bertrand: How Rescuing a Baby Sparrow Changed My Life ForeverMaria Bertrand’s 2020 rescue of a day-old baby sparrow (“Happy”) during grief, pandemic isolation, and the loss of her 15-year rescue dog, and how that bond led to the documentary Finding Happy and a…7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 29 chapters
Escaping Comfort: Why Risking Rejection is the Key to a Super LifeEscaping “matrix” comfort by risking rejection, rejecting internal fear-talk, and taking permission back to live a “super life” (a world that works).6 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 5 chapters
Rebecca Bassam: Brain Mapping, ADHD, Trauma & The Hidden Electrical Signals Controlling Your MindRebecca Bassam discusses psychophysiology and brain mapping—measuring brainwave patterns and body signals (breathing, heart rate/HRV, skin conductance, muscle tension) to identify functional…31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 24 chapters
A World That Works: Why Every Problem Is an Invitation to Create the SolutionDarren Olien argues that every “problem” is an invitation to create solutions, and that optimism comes from surrounding yourself with solution-builders and taking 100% responsibility.30 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
Leon Aryah Lewis: Why You Can't Run From Your Shadow Self—Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your SoulLeon Aryah Lewis discusses “shadow self” healing, mysticism, and trusting inner guidance.24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 30 chapters
15 Weirdest Health Habits Backed by Real ScienceRapid-fire list of 15 “weird” health habits framed as having real scientific support, plus practical instructions for each (e.g., dead hangs, deep-squat rest, humming, silence, awe, sunlight timing).23 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 18 chapters
Sarah Brandow: The Microbiome Revolution—Why Your Gut Controls Your Hormones, Cravings & Long-Term HealthSarah Brandow explains how gut microbiome “estrobolome” bacteria influence estrogen metabolism and may contribute to women’s hormone disorders (PCOS/PMOS, PMDD) and breast-cancer risk.17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 26 chapters
Stop Managing Your Life: The 5 Silent Diseases Keeping You StuckThe episode argues that modern life keeps people “stuck” through five “silent diseases” of disconnection: numbness (inflammation/flat affect), disconnection (chronic stress/loneliness), distraction…16 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 4 chapters
Tanya O'Callaghan: The Vegan Rock Star Challenging Everything We Know About Food and AnimalsTanya O’Callaghan discusses how her lifelong vegan/plant-based ethics connect to animal rights, human rights, health, and environmental sustainability—using her rock career as a platform.10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 26 chapters
Hidden Chemicals: The Toxic Kitchen Mistake Almost Everyone MakesHow heat, fat, and time cause chemicals to migrate from food packaging into food—especially takeaway containers, grease-resistant paper, and microwaving plastic—and what to do instead.9 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters