
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 us, or the Earth.
Latest episodes

May 9, 2025 • 1h 21min
Dr. Aly Cohen: The 4-Step System to Detox Your Life Without Going Crazy
Dr. Aly Cohen, a triple board-certified physician and founder of The Smart Human, shines a light on the hidden hazards in everyday products that could be harming our health. She discusses how endocrine disruptors can wreak havoc on our hormones and immune systems. Aly introduces her 4 A’s Framework: Assess, Avoid, Add, Allow, which empowers listeners to detoxify their lives without feeling overwhelmed. This insightful conversation emphasizes the need for awareness about unregulated chemicals and offers practical steps to reclaim health and well-being.

May 2, 2025 • 1h 13min
Robby Besner: EMFs Are Real and They’re Wrecking Your Immune System
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. From new tech that embeds supplement frequencies into wearable cards to cold plunges and Faraday canopies, this conversation is a mind-expanding blueprint for how to live in harmony with the energy around you. You’ll never look at your Wi-Fi router—or your T-shirt—the same way again. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Welcome + what this episode is really about 02:00 – The hidden history of frequency medicine and ancient energy healing 04:00 – Tesla, Royal Rife, and the suppressed science of vibrational health 06:00 – What red light and infrared therapy really do to your cells 08:00 – Why EMFs are biologically incompatible (and how we got here) 10:00 – Can your body tell the difference between artificial and natural frequencies? 13:00 – What the FCC and FTC don’t want you to know 15:00 – Firefighters vs. cell towers: the lawsuit that revealed too much 17:00 – The shocking rise of electro-sensitivity and immune dysfunction 20:00 – How synthetic clothing is draining your body’s natural energy 23:00 – New tools: frequency cards, holograms, and heart rate variability testing 26:00 – Can a sticker carry the frequency of a supplement? 28:00 – Is your Wi-Fi router slowly destroying your sleep? 31:00 – What you can do right now to reduce EMF stress at home 34:00 – Children, screens, and RF baby monitors: what no one’s warning parents about 36:00 – The problem with “smartifying” our homes and devices 39:00 – Why Western medicine isn’t built to solve this problem 41:00 – The importance of turning off your tech, and tuning into the body 43:00 – Frequency-encoded nutrition: is it the future of supplements? 46:00 – The infrared sauna: ancient therapy meets modern science 49:00 – Cultures that grew up with sauna: longer life, better health 51:00 – The exponential effect of avoiding toxins and applying healing tools 54:00 – Why “just turning off your Wi-Fi” can change your life 56:00 – The illusion of “normal”—how stress is slowly normalized 58:00 – Cold plunges, courage, and breaking limiting beliefs 01:01:00 – Good stress vs. toxic stress: the key to transformation 01:03:00 – Community, coherence, and attracting high-frequency people 01:04:00 – Final thoughts on how to take back your health, one frequency at a time Don’t Forget... I just launched my brand new program Superlife Supermind. Visit my website https://superlife.com/ to learn more about how you can get rid of stress, improve sleep and overall health today. Thank You to Our Sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Find More From Robby Besner: Website: therasage.com Instagram: @therasage360 Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Longevity Tools + Detox Kits: superlife.com Key Takeaway: "You’re either sprinting toward disease—or stacking subtle habits that make healing inevitable. Frequency is the missing piece." – Robby Besner

May 1, 2025 • 24min
Zombie Cells Are Aging You Faster—Here’s How to Kill Them Naturally
Discover the fascinating world of senescent cells, often dubbed 'zombie cells,' and their role in chronic inflammation and aging. Learn how these cells refuse to die and contribute to various health issues. The discussion highlights powerful natural compounds, like quercetin and ashwagandha, that can help eliminate these harmful cells. It also emphasizes the importance of lifestyle choices, including diet and fasting, in supporting the body's ability to detox and rejuvenate. Tune in for insights into using nature's medicine for optimal health.

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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
Dr. Laurie Santos: The Truth About Happiness Nobody Told You
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 change your life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Welcome to the show + sponsor message (Thera Sage) 02:00 – What sparked Laurie’s lifelong study of happiness 04:00 – The crisis of mental health in students—and why it matters for everyone 06:00 – Why getting into Yale didn’t make students happier 08:00 – The "arrival fallacy" and the myth of circumstantial happiness 10:00 – Why our culture is confused—and our brains are wired backwards 12:00 – Hedonic adaptation: why nothing stays good for long 14:00 – How dopamine, comparison, and fear cycles keep us stuck 16:00 – Natural selection didn’t design you to be happy 18:00 – Why living in the present moment is harder than ever 20:00 – The devastating impact of tech on joy, connection, and presence 22:00 – Why even small social gestures create massive emotional shifts 24:00 – The toxic trap of “Good Vibes Only” 26:00 – What negative emotions are really trying to tell you 28:00 – Gratitude for the signal: rethinking anger, frustration, and overwhelm 30:00 – Curiosity over judgment: why your emotion isn’t the problem 32:00 – How to begin shifting when you feel stuck and disconnected 34:00 – The misunderstood power of self-compassion 36:00 – “Go gentle”: the science of slow, sustainable success 38:00 – Reclaiming your values in a noisy, comparison-driven world 40:00 – The science of time affluence and behavioral change 42:00 – Mindset, mindfulness, and the daily rituals that shift perspective 44:00 – How awe rewires the brain and inspires action 46:00 – Finding wonder in nature, stillness, and even YouTube 48:00 – What dogs can teach us about presence 50:00 – How to train happiness in kids (and ourselves) 52:00 – The #1 truth about happiness most people ignore 54:00 – Why knowing the science isn’t enough—you have to live it 56:00 – From Aristotle to modern science: the path to the “good life” 58:00 – Final insights + how to pursue lasting fulfillment Thank You to Our Sponsors: Thera Sage – Premium red light, PEMF & infrared tools for total-body wellness 🌿 Get 15% off at therasage.com with code DARIEN Shakeology – Darin’s daily superfood shake with botanicals, fiber, prebiotics & more 🧠 Visit shakeology.com and use code SUPERLIFE for 15% off, free shipping, and a free shaker cup! Follow Dr. Laurie Santos: Podcast: The Happiness Lab Yale Course: Psychology and the Good Life Instagram: @lauriesantosofficial Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences SuperLife Platform: superlife.com Key Takeaway: "Your brain wasn’t built to make you happy—it was built to keep you alive. But you get to decide how to live." – Dr. Laurie Santos

Apr 24, 2025 • 26min
Feel Disconnected? Why “Success” Is the Biggest Lie You’ve Been Sold
What if you’re not lost—you’re just living by someone else’s script? In this raw and empowering solo episode, Darin takes you on a journey of truth, reconnection, and resilience. This isn’t just motivation—it’s a blueprint for anyone ready to detach from toxic programming, reconnect to purpose, and finally remember who they are. Blending science, soul, and storytelling, this is your reminder that you are not broken—you’re buried. And it’s time to rise. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Introduction to Super Life + the episode’s intention 00:33 – Shoutout to Thera Sage + the healing tech Darin swears by 02:28 – What if everything you were taught about life is backwards? 03:42 – Distraction, numbness, and the illusion of fulfillment 05:06 – Why simply saying “hello” is radical healing 06:30 – What science says about purpose, presence, and longevity 07:43 – Mindfulness + nature: the real biohack 08:40 – Emotional fulfillment over empty success 09:45 – Viktor Frankl, meaning through suffering, and choosing growth 10:24 – Why society keeps us anxious, and how to escape it 10:51 – The SuperMind program: Darin’s neuroscience-backed mental reset 12:05 – Stress, sleep, energy, workouts—how SuperMind adapts to your day 13:53 – “Those who have a why can bear almost any how” 14:34 – What it really means to live a super life 15:43 – You don’t need to quit your job or run away—just realign 16:56 – The “No Mask Day” + radical honesty with yourself 18:44 – Move. Breathe. Be in nature. Craft your own success 20:04 – Happiness only exists here and now—not after “the goal” 21:16 – Super Life isn’t a brand—it’s a remembering 22:23 – Darin’s early trauma and how disconnection nearly ended him 23:35 – Meet resistance with your values, not with fear 24:10 – Divorce, relocation, millions—none of it will save you 25:02 – The weed through concrete: nature’s lesson in resilience 26:17 – Darin’s final call: join the movement and live your super life Don’t Forget... I just launched my brand new program Superlife Supermind. Visit my website https://superlife.com/ to learn more about how you can get rid of stress, improve sleep and overall health today. Thank You to Our Sponsors: Thera Sage – Premium infrared, PEMF & red light tools for total cellular healing. 🧠 Get 15% off at therasage.com with code DARIEN Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway: "You don’t need more hacks. You need to remember who you are." – Darin Olien

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 34min
Jeff Krasno: Why Good Stress Might Save Your Life
What if stress could make you stronger, not sicker? In this expansive episode, Darin sits down with Jeff Krasno, founder of Commune, to explore how we’ve misunderstood stress, disconnection, and the root causes of modern disease. Jeff shares how he reversed his diabetes, lost 60 pounds, and found a deeper life purpose through ritual, food, breath, movement, and community. Together, they unpack what it means to live a conscious life in a profit-driven world—and why connection, storytelling, and stillness might be the most powerful forms of medicine we have left. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Introduction: Why Jeff’s journey matters 03:20 – Jeff’s wake-up call: Reversing diabetes and losing 60 pounds 08:14 – What “Commune” really means and why it’s more than a platform 13:45 – The biology of stress and how “good stress” heals you 18:21 – Why the body needs challenge—but not chaos 24:02 – How capitalism trains us to forget ritual, nature, and presence 29:17 – Food, breath, movement, and storytelling as modern medicine 35:41 – Loneliness is the new inflammation: the social health crisis 42:03 – Raising kids in a distracted world and building community offline 47:29 – How writing “Commusings” changed Jeff’s biology 53:22 – The science of storytelling: what it does to your nervous system 58:17 – How the body listens when you live your truth 1:03:44 – The intersection of health, spirit, economy, and purpose 1:08:12 – Can capitalism and wellness co-exist? A deep dive 1:13:29 – Why Jeff believes “aging in reverse” is possible 1:17:08 – The future of community: from digital back to sacred 1:23:56 – What Jeff wants everyone to know about being human 1:27:45 – Final thoughts and closing reflections from Darin and Jeff Don’t Forget... I just launched my brand new program Superlife Supermind. Visit my website https://superlife.com/ to learn more about how you can get rid of stress, improve sleep and overall health today. Thank You to Our Sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. Find More From Jeff Krasno: Website: onecommune.com Podcast: Commune with Jeff Krasno Newsletter: Commusings Instagram: @jeffkrasno Book: Good Stress Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway: "We don’t need to eliminate stress—we need to learn how to dance with it." – Jeff Krasno

Apr 17, 2025 • 20min
Car Air Fresheners Are a Lie. Here’s What You’re Really Inhaling
Discover the hidden dangers of car air fresheners—they may contain harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that could threaten your health more than outside pollution. Learn about startling studies revealing hazardous chemicals like formaldehyde hiding behind sweet scents. Explore the impact of air fresheners on asthmatics and those with migraines. Plus, find out how to support a movement for fragrance-free rideshare options and detox your air for a healthier environment. Your lungs will thank you!

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 39min
Paul Hawken: The War Against Carbon Is a War Against Life
Join environmental visionary Paul Hawken, author of 'Regeneration', in a thought-provoking discussion about carbon's vital role in life rather than its villainization. He challenges us to 're-carbonize' the Earth, merging indigenous wisdom with modern science. The conversation reveals how our disconnection from nature contributes to climate crises and critiques the commodification of ecosystems. Hawken emphasizes embracing regeneration and highlights the importance of community and ecological balance for a thriving planet.

Apr 10, 2025 • 31min
Why Hiding From the Sun Is Making You Sick
What if the sun is actually essential for your health? The discussion explores how sunlight has been wrongly characterized as dangerous while revealing its crucial role in vitamin D production. Historical practices of heliotherapy demonstrate sunlight as a form of medicine. Modern lifestyles often deprive us of natural light, leading to chronic diseases. The dangers of sunscreen and sunglasses are examined, emphasizing safe sun exposure. Gradually reconnecting with sunlight can improve health, boost mood, and support overall wellness.

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 19min
Dr. Jeffrey Bland: What 300,000 Chemicals Are Doing to Your Body (And How to Fight Back)
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the father of functional medicine, reveals the profound impact of over 300,000 environmental chemicals on our health. He emphasizes the importance of defining health beyond genetics, focusing instead on how toxins and processed foods create chronic inflammation. Dr. Bland shares promising research on reversing immune aging and highlights the significance of a nutrient-rich diet, especially incorporating foods like Himalayan buckwheat. Prepare to rethink your health approach and the power of nature!
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