SuperLife with Darin Olien

S​​uperLife 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 o...

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...

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.

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.

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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. Thi...

In this solo episode, Darin Olien dives deep into what it really means to thrive in the modern world. After decades of studying indigenous wisdom, environmental stressors, and nutritional science, Darin shares the powerful lifestyle shifts that unlock clarity, energy, resilience—and reconnect us to the wisdom our bodies already hold. From clarogenic plants and metabolic chaos to cold exposure, movement rituals, and the...

In this eye-opening episode, Darin sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon — pelvic floor physical therapist, educator, and the internet’s beloved “Vagina Whisperer” — to uncover the truth about women’s bodies that too many doctors are still ignoring. From pelvic pain and leaking to postpartum trauma and sexual dysfunction, Sara breaks down what every woman deserves to know about her anatomy, healing, and power.

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What if anxiety wasn’t a flaw, but a signal? In this solo episode, Darin peels back the layers on a topic that affects every one of us: anxiety. But instead of treating it as something to suppress or escape from, Darin offers a bold new perspective — anxiety is your body's cry for balance in an overstimulated world. From breathwork and food to sunlight, grounding, and mindset, this episode explores practical and biolog...

In this mind-blowing episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Yale-trained lawyer, mental health advocate, and neuroscience researcher James Kimmel Jr., whose groundbreaking work unveils a shocking truth: revenge isn’t just emotional — it’s biochemical.

From his own near-murderous moment as a bullied teenager to a high-powered career as a federal prosecutor, James takes us on a gripping journ...

In this powerful solo episode, Darin Olien takes you on a deeply personal, poetic, and science-backed journey into one of the most essential — and overlooked — truths of our time: we are not separate from nature. We are nature.

From Yellowstone’s trophic cascades to the microbes in your gut, Darin weaves together quantum physics, ecology, indigenous wisdom, and modern biology to reveal the truth of our pro...

In this explosive episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin reconnects with fashion renegade and sustainability pioneer Jeff Garner, director of the groundbreaking documentary Let Them Be Naked. Together, they unpack the dark truth behind modern clothing—what it's really made of, how it affects your body, and why even "organic" tags can be misleading.

Jeff reveals the little-known history of synthetic fabric...

What if the very clothes you wear every day are silently poisoning your body and the planet?

In this powerful conclusion to Let Them Be Naked, Darin uncovers the disturbing truth about the toxins hiding in your wardrobe—and how our modern fashion choices are accelerating both personal and planetary harm. From petroleum-based fabrics to hormone-disrupting dyes, Darin breaks down how the second most pollutin...

What if the pain you're running from was actually your greatest teacher—and the food on your plate was part of a national security crisis?

In this soul-stirring Earth Day conversation, Darin sits down with food activist, author, and resilience icon Robyn O’Brien to explore how our food system is not only making us sick—but also threatening the health of future generations. From surviving public crucifixio...

What 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 mo...

What if the products you use every day—your toothpaste, your shampoo, your food containers—were silently hijacking your hormones, damaging your immune system, and passing that disruption on to future generations?

In this explosive conversation, Darin sits down with Dr. Aly Cohen, triple board-certified physician and founder of The Smart Human, to unpack the shocking reality of unregulated chemicals in our...

What if the clarity you’re seeking—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—has always been hiding in the plants around you?

In this solo episode, Darin Olien dives deep into the world of sacrerd plants—natural allies that indigenous cultures have used for centuries to unlock focus, purpose, and deep inner harmony. From adaptogens and dream-inducing herbs to ancient sacred botanicals used in vision quest...

What if the invisible forces all around you—Wi-Fi, clothing, sunlight, even your supplements—were shaping your health in ways you never imagined?

In this electrifying episode, Darin sits down with Therasage founder and frequency pioneer Robby Besner to unpack the incredible healing power of infrared, natural light, grounding, and vibrational energy—and how manmade EMFs are quietly hijacking our biology. F...

What if aging isn’t inevitable—and you could clear out the cellular garbage that’s holding you back?

In this science-packed solo episode, Darin dives deep into the world of senescent cells (aka zombie cells), the silent drivers of chronic inflammation, disease, and aging. You’ll learn about senolytic compounds, powerful botanicals, adaptogens, and common-sense practices that can help your body detox, repa...

What if everything you’ve been taught about happiness… is wrong?

Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, Dr. Laurie Santos, joins Darin to dismantle the biggest myths we believe about fulfillment—and reveal what actually works. From social comparison and toxic positivity to hedonic adaptation and brain rewiring, this episode offers science-backed, soul-refreshing insights that just might c...