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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 OlienSocial Drinking | Fatal Conveniences™
A social drinker is defined as someone who regularly drinks alcohol in social settings, but doesn't usually drink otherwise. However, heavy drinking, even when…
SuperLife with Darin OlienAwakening to Your Inner Beauty | Elle Macpherson
Is beauty really only skin deep? The truth is, there's another kind of beauty within us just waiting to be found. Awakening to your inner beauty doesn't happen…
SuperLife with Darin OlienLED Lights | Fatal Conveniences™
Optimizing your home to have the most energy-efficient options is always a good idea. And when it comes to light bulbs, the LED variety is the best…
SuperLife with Darin OlienFrom Overweight to Badass Vegan on a Mission | John Lewis
No one sets out to become overweight. Sometimes obesity and sickness are consequences of circumstance. But once you know better, doing better is on you. It's…
SuperLife with Darin OlienArtificial Light | Fatal Conveniences™
The sun has been the central part of all living things for as long as the Earth has existed. And as much as humans have disregarded its power in recent years…
SuperLife with Darin OlienTraining the Brain | Dr. Michael Gervais
Your brain is the tissue that sits in your skull, and your mind is the software that controls that tissue. Little tweaks in thinking can completely transform…
SuperLife with Darin OlienTeeth Whiteners | Fatal Conveniences™
It's a totally normal instinct to want to look your best. And your smile represents who you are. So there's absolutely no shame in wanting whiter teeth…
SuperLife with Darin OlienGetting Good at Life Through Meditation | Emily Fletcher
You don't have to be a monk to meditate. A common misconception is that you have to be some sort of spiritual guru to get anything out of meditation. This is…
SuperLife with Darin OlienGel Manicures | Fatal Conveniences™
Everyone wants stronger nails. In the last decade, a new trend has taken over the manicure game that promises longer-lasting polish and stronger nails. But do…
SuperLife with Darin OlienThe Role of Oxygen in the Body | Dr. Stephen Krauss
We all know that we need oxygen to breathe. But the role of oxygen in the body is even more vital and complex than we realize. Oxygen fuels every cell in your…
SuperLife with Darin OlienCanola Oil | Fatal Conveniences™
Just because it's plant-based, doesn't mean it's good for you. That's certainly the case with canola oil, the second most popular vegetable oil in the US. This…
SuperLife with Darin OlienThe Rise of Young Activists | Genesis Butler
Like the song says, the children are our future. And as our planet faces dire challenges, youth involvement in activism is more important than ever. So how do…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWearable Bluetooth Devices | Fatal Conveniences™
Do you have a sleep tracker? A Fitbit? An Apple watch? Do you strap your smartphone to your arm when you go running? If you've ever wondered if those wearable…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWhy Intermittent Fasting Works | Dr. Amy Shah
We often forget that our gut, hormones and immune health are all connected. This fact is especially important for women to grasp, since women's health can…
SuperLife with Darin OlienZiploc Plastic Storage Bags | Fatal Conveniences™
They're in your kids' lunchboxes, your kitchen drawers, and probably in your refrigerator. Ziploc storage bags have been a part of American culture for…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow Farmlink is Turning Food Waste into Food Security | Aidan Reilly
The pandemic has put the issue of food insecurity into full view. So many families struggled to get the food they needed this last year, and the number in need…
SuperLife with Darin OlienKeurig Coffee Machines | Fatal Conveniences™
Why do we try so hard to reinvent the wheel? Keurig, Nespresso, and other coffee pod machines are ruining our planet - and our health. This one shouldn't be a…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow Fermentation Can Heal Your Gut | Lauren Mones
When Lauren Mones was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, she was told she'd always be sick. It wasn't until she read about the healing powers of fermented food…
SuperLife with Darin OlienFacial Recognition Tech | Fatal Conveniences™
Facial recognition technology is an amazing thing. It bulks up the security game of government agencies, companies, and facilities all over the world. The…
SuperLife with Darin OlienStaying Calm in the Face of Panic | Rich Diviney
As a Navy SEAL who completed more than 13 overseas deployments, Rich Diviney was trained in some of the most tactical techniques in the world. Eleven of those…
SuperLife with Darin OlienStyrofoam | Fatal Conveniences™
They contain your coffee, tea, take-out, BBQ food, and even your kids' new toys - but what else do they contain? Styrofoam containers are not only destroying…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow to Structure Your Spirituality | Dandapani
As a former monk, Dandapani knows all about structure and discipline. And now as a Hindu priest, he uses his wealth of experience and knowledge to help others…
SuperLife with Darin OlienNail Polish Removal | Fatal Conveniences™
I may not paint my fingernails, but I can appreciate the desire to have pretty colorful nails. However, the acetone nail polish remover you soak your hands in…
SuperLife with Darin OlienAssessing Your Spark for Life | Jonathan Fields
Does your job make you come alive? Does it fulfill a great need in you that brings meaning to your life? If the answer to either of those questions is no, it…
SuperLife with Darin OlienCandles | Fatal Conveniences™
It's hard to resist those BOGO sales on giant three-wick candles. They smell amazing, look nice in your home, and can be extremely comforting. But what is…
SuperLife with Darin OlienUnderstanding Human Metabolism | Dr. Charles Brenner
Your metabolism is much more than just how fast you can lose or gain weight. The truth is, most of us don't understand how it works or the role it plays in our…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWatching the News | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienSaving Firefighters With Plant-Based Eating | Rip Esselstyn
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienWhat Blue Zones Can Teach Us About Living Longer | Dan Buettner
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienMouthwash | Fatal Conveniences™
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…
SuperLife with Darin OlienHow Attunement & Connection Can Save the World | Dr. Edward Brodkin & Ashley Pallathra
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#100 Fatal Conveniences™: Vape Pens: Inhaling Untested Chemicals
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#99 Self-Care for Depression & Mental Health | Dr. Gregory Brown
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#98 Fatal Conveniences™: Cough Syrups: Helpful or Harmful?
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#97 Nutrition Education for Plant-Based Kids (& Their Parents) | Plant-Based Juniors
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#96 Fatal Conveniences™: Sunless Tanners: Toxic Chemical Sprays
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#95 Ever Forward in Healing and Self-Awareness | Chase Chewning
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#94 Fatal Conveniences™: Airport Security: Just Say No to Body Scanners
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#93 Water, Intention and Gratefulness | Tracy Duhs
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#92 Fatal Conveniences™: Commercial Flying: Airplanes and The Human Body
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#91 Sugar, Anxiety and Connection | Sarah Wilson
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#90 Fatal Conveniences™: White Bread: Bleached Out Nutrition
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#89 The Winning Mindset | Tim Grover
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#88 Fatal Conveniences™: Xbox: Gaming for EMFs
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#87 The Ocean: From Exploration to Conservation | Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#86 Live Kinetically and Move Your Body | Dan Palacios
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#85 Use Your Voice to Spark a Food Revolution | Ocean Robbins
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#84 Restoring Balance With Infrared Technology | Rob Besner
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#83 How to Fuel and Protect Your Brain | Dr. Dean & Dr. Ayesha Sherzai
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#82 Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on How to Heal Your Gut With Plant-Based Fiber
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…
SuperLife with Darin Olien#81 Jeremy Black on Voting With Your Dollars by Supporting Ethical Companies
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…