SuperLife with Darin Olien

In this eye-opening episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Ethan Brown, the founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, to dismantle the myths surrounding meat consumption, plant-based diets, and our broken food system. From the shocking history of antibiotics in livestock to the biochemical impact of processed meat on our health, this conversation goes far beyond nutrition. Ethan reveals the origin story of Beyond Meat, the real science behind their plant-based protein innovation, and how industrial meat production has warped our connection to nature and sustainability. If you’ve ever questioned what’s on your plate—or why it matters—this is the episode that will shift your entire perspective.     What You’ll Learn 00:00 – The shocking truth about modern meat production 03:40 – How antibiotics revolutionized (and broke) the livestock industry 07:25 – Why the idea of “natural” meat is a dangerous illusion 11:50 – The environmental cost of factory farming 16:30 – Ethan’s mission: bringing meat back to its roots—without animals 21:15 – How Beyond Meat was built using muscle structure science 26:10 – The protein lie: what you’re really getting in meat 31:45 – Why this isn’t just about health—it’s about national security 36:30 – Can plants really replace meat? The biochemical breakdown 41:05 – The emotional and political resistance to changing food systems 46:00 – What we get wrong about taste, texture, and satisfaction 51:30 – The ethics of food, farming, and our treatment of animals 55:45 – Ethan’s vision for the future of food 59:50 – How consumers are the key to real change 01:02:10 – The one shift you can make right now 01:04:00 – Final thoughts from Ethan: “This is about returning to nature—not replacing it.”     Thank You to Our Sponsor: 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 Ethan Brown: Website: https://beyondmeat.com Instagram: @beyondmeat Learn More: Beyond Meat’s Mission   Find More from Darin Olien: Website: https://superlife.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Book: Fatal Conveniences   Key Takeaway “This isn’t about replacing meat—it’s about restoring nature. The closer we eat to the source, the more we support not just our bodies, but the entire planet.” – Ethan Brown

What if the digital revolution that’s “changing the world” is actually draining it? In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin pulls back the curtain on the massive, often-ignored energy and environmental costs of artificial intelligence. From water-hungry data centers to electricity loads that rival entire nations, Darin breaks down how our reliance on AI is colliding with our fragile global infrastructure—and what it means for humanity’s future. But this isn’t a fear-fest. It’s a wake-up call and a rallying cry. Darin reveals why he’s more optimistic than ever about the clean energy technologies already being deployed—technologies that could power the future without destroying it. If you care about the planet, your health, and what kind of world we’re building, this one’s for you.     What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – What’s powering AI? Not magic—massive electricity 01:45 – Are we building a smarter world… or a less livable one? 03:15 – Why most modern systems are imploding by design 04:30 – The overlooked energy load behind AI and data centers 06:45 – 1,287 megawatts… to train just one AI model 07:30 – Global data centers are using 2% of all electricity 08:10 – Water: AI’s other resource you didn’t think about 09:30 – 700,000 liters of water to train a model?! 10:45 – The moral dilemma: Should AI take priority over food and water? 12:00 – Communities paying the price as bills and emissions rise 13:30 – Are we spending billions to make machines smarter while humans suffer? 15:45 – This isn’t about bashing AI—it’s about using it right 17:00 – Darin’s personal friends in real clean energy innovation 18:30 – Infinite power sources exist—we just need to scale them 20:00 – Why you don’t see these real innovators on social media 21:45 – AI is here to stay—but what kind of AI will we build? 23:30 – Clean power, social justice, environmental restoration—all possible 25:00 – The systems are failing, but we don’t have to 26:30 – You don’t have to sell your soul to technology 27:30 – Darin’s ultimate message: optimism, agency, and alignment     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order.     Find More from Darin Olien: 🌱 Instagram: @darinolien 🎙️ Podcast: SuperLife with Darin Olien 📘 Book: Fatal Conveniences 💻 Website: Superlife.com     Key Takeaway: “The future isn’t being built by machines. It’s being built by our choices. We can use these tools to accelerate justice, wellness, and restoration—or we can watch the old systems collapse. Either way, the choice is ours.” – Darin Olien  

In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin Olien unpacks one of the most ancient and powerful healing practices known to humanity: fasting. From the perspective of cutting-edge science, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine, Darin breaks down how abstaining from food—done correctly—can reset your biology, boost longevity, and unlock your body’s natural healing intelligence. Drawing on the work of pioneers like Paul Bragg and modern fasting experts like Dr. Valter Longo, Darin shares his own experiences with water-only fasting and explains how it’s helping him prepare for stem cell treatments. But this isn’t just about calories—it’s about sovereignty. Whether you’re new to fasting or already practice intermittent or prolonged fasts, this episode will expand your understanding and help you align your fasting approach with your unique body type and season of life.     What You’ll Learn (Timestamps) 00:00 – Why fasting is powerful and why this isn’t medical advice 01:15 – Fasting meets Western science, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine 02:00 – Darin’s personal fasting journey and stem cell preparation 03:20 – The legacy of Paul Bragg and the ancient roots of fasting 05:00 – "You are what you eat, breathe, drink, think, say, and do" 06:00 – Fasting as a return to ancestral healing 07:30 – How fasting affects digestive fire in Ayurveda 09:00 – Chinese medicine’s take on fasting and chi balance 10:45 – What is intermittent fasting? Scientific and spiritual benefits 12:15 – Body type considerations: kapha, pitta, vata & circadian rhythms 14:00 – Alternate-day fasting: who it works for and who it doesn’t 15:20 – Seasonal fasting and syncing with nature 16:30 – 36-hour fasts, 5:2 protocols, and fasting mimicking diets 17:30 – Ketosis, autophagy, stem cell activation & longevity boosts 18:40 – Women and fasting: why it must be tailored to your cycle 19:45 – Fasting as a spiritual reset, not a punishment 21:00 – Sometimes doing nothing is the most powerful healing     Thank You to Our Sponsor: 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 Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: The Super Life Show Book: Fatal Conveniences Website: superlife.com     Key Takeaway Quote: “Fasting isn’t just biohacking—it’s bio-returning. It’s returning to the rhythms that governed our ancestors. It’s giving your body permission to heal, rest, and remember its natural intelligence.”

In this soul-expanding episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Dr. Alysa Conger—a psychic medium, intuitive coach, and somatic therapist—to explore a radical truth: we all have the ability to access intuition and psychic gifts—if we’re willing to listen. Alysa shares her powerful story of personal loss, her father's suicide, and how it became the catalyst for her life’s mission to reconnect people to their deepest selves. Together, Darin and Alysa unravel the societal disconnection from intuition, how modern life has numbed our innate abilities, and why we’re more capable of profound connection than we’ve been led to believe. They dive into the importance of movement, breathwork, shadow work, and how even your greatest fears might hold the key to your freedom. This conversation will inspire you to pause, listen, and trust the quiet voice inside you. You just might realize you’re more intuitive than you ever imagined. What You’ll Learn: 00:00 – Darin introduces Alysa and the journey into psychic connection 03:11 – The real reason most people feel disconnected from intuition 06:24 – Alysa’s origin story: The trauma that catalyzed her psychic awakening 10:30 – Darin and Alysa’s emotional parallel: Their fathers, addiction, and unfulfilled dreams 17:42 – The undeniable moments that proved Alysa’s psychic gifts 20:58 – The role of movement and breathwork in accessing intuition 24:16 – Why surrender and stillness are the true gateways to inner knowing 28:33 – Learning to interpret the “language” of intuitive downloads 33:12 – Alysa’s practical tools to help clients reconnect with their own guidance 37:27 – Why shadow work is essential for intuitive living 41:04 – Facing fear and stepping into your most vulnerable dreams 45:51 – Darin and Alysa’s on-air commitment to overcoming their creative fears 49:29 – Collective shifts: Why more people are waking up to their true power 53:04 – Alysa’s warning: How harming children impacts the collective energy 56:39 – Why some people will never see the truth—and why that’s okay 59:15 – The ultimate starting point: Getting quiet and trusting yourself Thank You to Our Sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Find More From Dr. Alysa Conger: Instagram: @alysamconger  Website: hellowhosaidthat.com  Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway: “You’re not broken—you’ve just been disconnected. Intuition is your birthright. It’s not some mystical gift reserved for a few—it’s a muscle that you can choose to strengthen, right here, right now.” — Dr. Alysa Conger

Explore the hidden dangers of air conditioning and its surprising effects on health and the environment. Discover how our reliance on artificial cooling drains massive energy resources and worsens climate change. Unpack the history of air conditioning and learn why it desensitizes our natural heat tolerance. Embrace some thermal discomfort for better wellness! Plus, find actionable strategies for improving indoor air quality and sustainable cooling alternatives that protect both personal health and the planet.

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 of music. From losing his childhood family to battling on street corners, to watching a friend die in front of him, Jeff’s path is a masterclass in transmutation—turning pain into fuel, and heartbreak into community. Together, Darin and Jeff unpack the duality of life, the freedom of freestyle, and how our deepest wounds can lead us to our highest purpose.     What You’ll Learn (Timestamps) 00:00 – The power of momentum and the illusion of progress 00:26 – Breaking free from the monkey mind and the tyrannical ego 01:39 – Jeff’s childhood: foster care, generational dysfunction, and family collapse 05:15 – How poetry became Jeff’s first outlet for pain 09:00 – Jeff’s first freestyle battle and the moment that changed everything 12:04 – Turning public failure into a lifelong passion 14:26 – Witnessing a friend’s death and the choice to transform trauma 20:03 – The fork in the road: choosing resilience over destruction 22:36 – How music became Jeff’s medicine, mission, and community 24:03 – Years of mastering freestyle at The Cipher in San Jose 26:06 – Joining Team Backpack and exploding on the freestyle scene 28:17 – Touring the U.S. and building a platform for mental health through music 32:04 – Jeff’s live freestyle: a raw, unscripted ode to music and healing 35:11 – Trusting the flow: life lessons from the art of freestyling 39:13 – Life is a list of what couldn’t break you 44:57 – Pain as a necessary part of reality: it’s not the enemy 47:03 – How Jeff’s music transcended language barriers and built global community 50:19 – Redefining hip hop: the universal power of storytelling circles 52:36 – Creating mentorship programs and teaching the next generation through music 54:43 – The importance of in-person community in a digital world 56:25 – Why community and laughter are the greatest medicines 59:46 – Funnier, more joyful therapy: how to heal without being stuck in pain 01:02:48 – Giving people the information and community when they’re ready to act 01:07:09 – Creating solutions for health, community, and the future of culture     Thank You to Our Sponsor: 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 Turner: Instagram: @jeffturnermusik Music: Spotify – Jeff Turner Website: wamowamo.com     Find More From Darin Olien Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway "Pain isn’t here to destroy us—it’s here to wake us up. It’s the gasoline for purpose if we’re brave enough to use it." – Jeff Turner

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 health over time. Darin also shares actionable solutions for how you can hydrate smarter, including his favorite ways to upgrade your water naturally. This is an essential listen for anyone who’s reaching for a bubbly beverage without understanding the long-term consequences.     What You’ll Learn: 00:00 – Welcome to the SuperLife Podcast 00:32 – Sponsor: Thera Sage PMF Healing Technology (15% off with code DARIN) 02:15 – Sparkling water: Is it really healthier than soda? 03:12 – The Fatal Convenience™️ of sparkling water 03:56 – Why sparkling water has become so popular 04:25 – The history of carbonated water and mineral springs 05:35 – How carbonated water was marketed as a cure for ailments 06:12 – The rise of the global sparkling water market 07:16 – The acidic problem with sparkling water 07:53 – How carbonic acid disrupts your body's pH balance 09:06 – Why sparkling water is far more acidic than you think 09:47 – The damaging effects on your teeth, mouth, and microflora 11:28 – How sparkling water can worsen acid reflux and GERD 12:07 – Sparkling water’s surprising impact on hunger hormones 12:45 – The strain sparkling water puts on your kidneys 13:54 – Long-term risks: Metabolic acidosis, bone loss, chronic kidney disease 14:25 – Hacks to minimize sparkling water damage (if you still want to drink it) 14:55 – Darin’s favorite ways to upgrade your water naturally 15:29 – Final thoughts: Burst the carbonic acid bubble and protect your health     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off     Find More From Darin Olien Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: "Sparkling water may seem like a harmless soda alternative, but the carbonic acid and high acidity can quietly erode your health over time—damaging your teeth, burdening your kidneys, and even altering your body’s pH balance. Hydrate smarter."

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. Together, Darin and Michelle expose the shocking gaps in traditional dentistry, from hidden oral infections and toxic root canals to how your mouth affects your brain, heart, and gut. This episode is a masterclass in reclaiming your health from the inside out—starting with your teeth.     What You’ll Learn (Timestamps) 00:00 – Meet Dr. Michelle Jorgensen: From dentist to mercury-poisoned patient 04:17 – What conventional dentistry got wrong (and still gets wrong) 08:45 – Mercury, root canals, and other dental toxins hiding in plain sight 12:10 – Why you can’t detox without addressing your mouth first 15:58 – How oral infections silently fuel chronic inflammation and disease 19:23 – The shocking link between dental health and Alzheimer’s 22:45 – Mouth-gut-brain connection explained (and what to do about it) 26:13 – Why the microbiome in your mouth is just as important as your gut 29:50 – Simple steps to detox your dental hygiene routine 33:20 – Red flags to look out for in your dentist or dental office 36:09 – Safe protocols for removing mercury fillings and root canals 39:35 – Natural tools for remineralizing teeth and rebuilding enamel 43:00 – How oral health affects kids’ development, behavior, and immunity 47:12 – The best tests to uncover hidden dental infections 50:35 – Michelle’s holistic protocol for dental and full-body healing 53:58 – Her personal mission to transform how we view oral care 57:40 – What she wants every person to know about their mouth and health     Thank You to Our Sponsor: 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 Dr. Michelle Jorgensen Website: www.totalcaredental.com Instagram: @dr.michellejorgensen Book: Living Well with Dr. Michelle: A Comprehensive Handbook for Optimal Health and Unlimited Energy YouTube: Total Care Dental & Wellness     Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway Quote “If you’re trying to heal your body and ignoring your mouth—you’re missing the foundation. Oral health is the gateway to brain health, immune strength, and disease prevention.” — Dr. Michelle Jorgensen  

What if sunscreen is more harmful than helpful? In this revealing discussion, the host unveils the hidden dangers of conventional sunscreens, from hormone disruption to environmental harm. Learn how these products can block essential vitamin D and impact fertility. Backed by shocking FDA findings, the conversation highlights the disproportionate risks faced by communities of color. With a fresh perspective on sun exposure and wellness, this talk challenges the fear-based narratives we've accepted about sun safety.

Danette May, a bestselling author and transformational leader, returns for an inspiring chat about healing and connection. She discusses how curiosity can lead to a more fulfilling life and shares her journey from solitude to a vibrant community. The conversation highlights the importance of nature as a healer, the need to reconnect with our authentic selves, and the emotional stages of transformation. Danette offers insights into the energetic impact of city life and emphasizes the power of stepping into our next evolution.