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SuperLife with Darin Olien
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…
Episodes
SuperLife with Darin OlienAPPICS: Empowering People with Blockchain | Uma Hagenguth
The cryptocurrency world may be confusing, but it's not going away anytime soon. Understanding crypto, blockchain, Bitcoin, and everything in between may seem…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow Naturopathic Medicine Can Help You | Dr. Lana Butner
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienNot Washing Your Produce | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienDetermine Your Goals in 12 Hours | Colin O'Brady
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?…
SuperLife with Darin OlienBeing Self-Reliant & Living a No Grid Life | Michael Major
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienCharcoal Grilling | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienThe Art of Persuasion & How to Use it For Good | Jason Harris
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienIs Being an Introvert Bittersweet? | Susan Cain
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienCanned Foods | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienFinding Power In Silence | Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienCould 'Earthly Order' Solve Our Environmental Crisis? | Saleem H Ali
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienFireworks | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienSpirituality With Purpose | Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienEco-Anxiety & How to Deal With It | Heather White
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienRecycling | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienThe Benefits of Fulvic Acid & BLK. Water | Jackie & Louise Wilkie
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?…
SuperLife with Darin OlienEndocrine Disruptors: What They Are & How To Avoid Them | Dr. Leo Trasande
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienGlitter | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienCreating Practical Climate Solutions | Jeremy Casebeer
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienCultivating Positive Age Beliefs | Dr. Becca Levy
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWatering Your Lawn | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWorking Out for Personal Growth | Sal Distefano
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienBe the Shepherd of Your Inner Energy | Kimberly Snyder
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienAnger | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienUnderstanding Cannabis & the Cannabinoid Systems in the Body | Dr. Eric Goodman
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow to Surrender to Possibility | Kute Blackson
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienBotox | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienMental Health IS Health | Dr. Gail Saltz
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienSolving the Mysteries of the Immune System | Dr. Heather Moday
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWeedkillers & Pesticides | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow to Have a Conversation That Matters | Celeste Headlee
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienThe Beat Cancer Mindset | Chris Wark
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienEyeliner & Mascara | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienFinding Happiness Through Authenticity | Josh Peck
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWhy Your Lungs Need Hydration Too | Dr. David Edwards
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienFiltered Water | Fatal Conveniences™
It is absolutely necessary to filter the contaminants out of your tap water before drinking. But does your filtered water contain the necessary electrolytes…
SuperLife with Darin OlienCurandera Healing Methods For Your Wellness Journey | Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
We've lost touch with the healing methods of our ancestors. Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, author of the book Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow to Prolong Your Pet's Life | Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker
Your pet is a part of your family. You want them to live a long & happy life right by your side. So isn't it time you took a closer look at what you're feeding…
SuperLife with Darin OlienSnack Wrappers | Fatal Conveniences™
You can find convenience snacks pretty much anywhere- gas stations, drug stores, hospitals, breakrooms- everywhere. And these little convenient snacks are…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWhy We Should Be Advocating for the Bees | Carly Stein
Did you know that ⅓ of our food supply is dependent on bees? The truth is, we really don't know much about bees, or all the amazing things they do for mankind…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWalking & Climbing Towards Dreams | Mike Posner
Grief can really put your life into perspective. Faced with your own mortality, the things you really want clearly come into view. But then life happens…
SuperLife with Darin OlienTampons | Fatal Conveniences™
If you're a woman who uses tampons during your period, you'll use about 16,000 of them in your lifetime. Do you know what's in your tampons? And if they're…
SuperLife with Darin OlienDemystifying Traditional Chinese Medicine | Rose Cheung & Genevieve Wong
Traditional Chinese Medicine can be intimidating if you're not familiar with its concepts or principles. Herbal eating is a lot easier and safer than you…
SuperLife with Darin OlienUnderstanding Your Conscience | Leonard Perlmutter
What exactly is your conscience? Most of us think of our conscience as that little voice in our head that distinguishes right from wrong. But it's so much more…
SuperLife with Darin OlienFast Fashion | Fatal Conveniences™
Trends come and go in the blink of an eye. Fast fashion is a way to keep up with those trends. The clothes are cheap, easy to find, and come in every color of…
SuperLife with Darin OlienRaising Superstars & Fighting Food Insecurity | Maggie Baird
There are 38 million people who experience food insecurity in the United States. Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to nutritious food…
SuperLife with Darin OlienNew Year's Resolutions | Fatal Conveniences™
Making a New Year's resolution is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, setting goals and setting out to improve yourself and your life is a very positive…
SuperLife with Darin OlienTurning Childhood Abuse Into Your Why | Tom "Quitproof" Jones
When you endure unimaginable abuse in your childhood, how do you move past that pain? While different people may have different answers to that question, one…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWrapping Paper | Fatal Conveniences™
Giving presents is one of the most cherished traditions of the holiday season. But that colorful paper you're wrapping each gift in is incredibly wasteful. The…
SuperLife with Darin OlienThe Impact of Words, Language & Poetry | IN-Q
Words are a very powerful thing. But just as much as they can inspire and impact, they can also hurt and destroy. Adam Schmalholz, better known by his stage…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHoliday Gifts | Fatal Conveniences™
Everyone loves giving and receiving gifts over the holiday season. But do we take it too far? Is all this excessive spending necessary? The truth is, what…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWhat Foods to Eat to Beat Disease | Dr. William Li
We all know that eating healthy makes you feel better. But could certain foods actually help your body beat disease and heal itself? Science tells us they…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHoliday Decorations | Fatal Conveniences™
Decorating your home for the holidays is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Holiday decorations are bright, colorful and lots of fun. But are they safe…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow Breathwork Can Change Your Life | Josh Trent
Breath brings coherence. We are faced with an endless amount of stress, triggers and madness on a daily basis in this life. Breathwork is a way to bring…
SuperLife with Darin OlienArtificial Christmas Trees | Fatal Conveniences™
Setting up and decorating your Christmas tree every year is a lot of work. So opting for artificial trees instead is a time saver. Not to mention, a fake tree…
SuperLife with Darin OlienSprouting the Seeds of Persistence | Doug Evans
Being an entrepreneur of any kind means you're going to have to get used to hearing no. However, if you make persistence part of your DNA, those big no's will…
SuperLife with Darin OlienToilet Paper | Fatal Conveniences™
The area of skin you're wiping with toilet paper is some of the most sensitive on your body. And are you really cleaning your butt? Or doing more harm than…
SuperLife with Darin OlienThe Science Behind The Power Of Plants | Simon Hill
There's no doubt that adopting a plant-based diet is amazing for your health. But plants aren't just good for the human body, they can also improve the health…
SuperLife with Darin OlienLotion | Fatal Conveniences™
It's important to remember that everything you put on your body, goes in your body. So when you're slathering that store-bought lotion all over your skin, do…
SuperLife with Darin OlienRegeneration For You and the Planet | Paul Hawken
What is regeneration? It's a radical new approach to the climate crisis, yes. But it also can be applied within. Regeneration is all about renewing your…