SuperLife with Darin Olien

This Halloween, Darin turns the spotlight from ghosts and goblins to the real ones that haunt us — the memories, wounds, and traumas stored deep within our bodies and minds. In this cinematic special, he revisits some of the most powerful guests from past SuperLife episodes — Lori Woodley, Kyle Nicolaides, Dr. Aimee Apigian, Jules Schroeder, Maya Raichoora, Dr. Max Butterfield, Dr. Jess Stavale, Dani Fontaine, and Josh Macin — weaving together a spellbinding journey through emotional alchemy, mind-body science, and spiritual restoration. From the fascia to the endocannabinoid system, from visualization to detoxification, Darin explores how healing trauma is not about running from darkness but transmuting it into light. This episode is a hauntingly beautiful reminder that acknowledging our pain can become the path to our deepest purpose.     What You'll Learn in This Episode [00:00] Welcome to SuperLife — igniting possibilities for a better, sovereign world [00:00:32] Sponsor: EnergyBits — the most concentrated whole-food nutrition on Earth [00:01:51] Happy Halloween — Darin introduces the real "ghosts" we carry within us [00:02:11] What trauma really is and why it's stored in the body, not just the mind [00:03:29] The science behind stored trauma — how fascia, endocannabinoids, and cells hold the score [00:04:14] Why facing trauma is the path to freedom — transmuting pain into purpose [00:04:50] Revisiting powerful past guests with new insight and wisdom [00:05:09] The integration principle — why real healing must unite mind, body, and biology [00:05:36] Practical techniques you can use today: breathwork, somatic release, visualization [00:05:58] How art and creativity can release stored trauma and regulate emotions [00:06:35] Facing our ghosts: turning pain into our most heroic journey [00:07:04] Guest highlight – Lori Woodley: "Crossing Backwards" and breaking free from autopilot [00:08:24] The exercise that reveals how easily we live on autopilot — and how to disrupt it [00:09:30] Two steps forward: how small, conscious actions shift your entire life [00:11:29] Learning to ask for what you truly need — the root of emotional intelligence [00:12:51] Guest highlight – Kyle Nicolaides: Finding purpose through depression [00:13:12] Depression as initiation — the "dead decade" that led to divine reconnection [00:16:01] Realizing depression isn't the enemy — it's a sacred messenger [00:17:05] The power of reframing suffering as wisdom waiting to be revealed [00:17:30] Guest highlight – Dr. Aimee Apigian: Trauma, biology, and building inner safety [00:18:10] The three layers of trauma repair: mind, body, and biology [00:19:30] Taking responsibility for your healing — no one can regulate you but you [00:20:21] Trauma bonds and projections — how unhealed pain shapes relationships [00:21:15] Guest highlight – Jules Schroeder: Start with the breath [00:21:44] The "Perfect Breath" — 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out through the nose [00:22:27] How 7.5 hours of mindful breathing can reprogram your nervous system [00:23:36] Removing stress before adding more — foundational calm before growth [00:24:07] Sponsor: Our Place Cookware — eliminating toxins from your kitchen [00:27:00] Guest highlight – Maya Raichoora: Visualization as a rewiring tool for trauma [00:27:54] Five visualization techniques: outcome, process, creative, negative, explorative [00:29:18] The neuroscience of imagery — how your body reacts to imagined experience [00:31:38] Lemon exercise — proving your mind and body are one [00:33:13] Using visualization for emotional resilience, performance, and healing [00:34:33] Explorative visualization — channeling creativity like Einstein or Disney [00:35:41] Guest highlight – Dr. Max Butterfield: Emotional regulation and relationships [00:36:10] The Gottman principles — why contempt destroys relationships [00:37:15] Why emotional regulation matters more than compatibility [00:38:02] The modern self-regulation crisis — how disconnection fuels chaos [00:39:01] Guest highlight – Dr. Jess Stavale: Fascia — the body's emotional network [00:39:55] How fascia stores trauma and connects all bodily systems [00:40:45] The fascia as a quantum interface between body and emotion [00:41:33] How to integrate physical and emotional therapy for release [00:43:12] Patreon segment — building sovereignty and community through conscious living [00:44:21] Guest highlight – Dani Fontaine: The endocannabinoid system explained [00:44:45] The ECS as the body's "master balance system" — how it keeps all others aligned [00:45:31] Understanding energy, vibration, and homeostasis [00:46:43] Why overstimulation blocks healing and how to recalibrate [00:47:25] Sound, light, and frequency as inputs for cellular communication [00:48:16] Guest highlight – Josh Macin: Parasites, detox, and terrain theory [00:49:00] The biological link between toxicity, trauma, and emotion [00:50:12] How acidity and chemicals create disease and disconnect [00:52:17] Parasites and the metaphysical mirror — cleansing darkness from within [00:54:27] Annual detox protocols — why cleansing is essential for clarity [00:55:36] Closing reflections — integrating body, mind, and spirit for full release [00:57:20] Darin's final message: healing is sacred, not spooky — the path back to your SuperLife     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. EnergyBits: Get 20% off your entire order by going to https://energybits.com/ and using code DARIN at checkout.   SuperLife Patreon Join the SuperLife Patreon: deeper conversations, extended interviews, wellness challenges, and community connection. https://patreon.com/darinolien/     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com     Key Takeaway "Acknowledging the ghosts within isn't a horror story — it's a homecoming. Trauma isn't here to punish you, it's here to teach you. When you meet it with breath, awareness, and compassion, you stop running from the dark and begin to walk in your light."

Darin dives deep into the hidden truths behind protein sources. He highlights the risks of factory farming, contamination, and antibiotic resistance in animal agriculture. The environmental chaos caused by confined animal operations is shocking. He shares compelling data linking plant protein to longevity and cardiovascular health. Myths about soy and plant protein quality are debunked. Darin advocates for conscious eating and urges listeners to embrace a more plant-centered diet for both personal and planetary well-being.

In this enlightening conversation, Dani Fontaine, a cannabis medicine pioneer, explores the forgotten endocannabinoid system (ECS), revealing its crucial role in regulating mood, sleep, and pain. Dani discusses how this system interacts with cannabinoids, light, and nature, and why it has been overlooked in mainstream medicine. She highlights the impact of modern inputs on ECS health and offers practical tips to restore balance through sensory experiences, emphasizing how the ECS connects us to ourselves and the natural world.

Darin debunks the myth that plant proteins are inferior, explaining how they provide all essential amino acids. He emphasizes the importance of dietary variety for optimal health and shares insights from studies linking plant-based diets to heart health and longevity. The discussion also covers how easily athletes can meet their protein needs with plants and critiques the carnivore diet for its long-term health risks. Personal anecdotes highlight the benefits of whole plant foods for wellness.

Living in Harmony with Earth: Robin Greenfield's Radical Simplicity In this inspiring conversation, Darin sits down with activist, environmentalist, and author Robin Greenfield — a man who has dedicated his life to proving that another way of living is possible. From giving up his cell phone and divesting from banks, to foraging 100% of his own food, Robin's radical experiments in simplicity challenge everything we've been taught about success, comfort, and happiness. Together, they explore how to reclaim sovereignty from destructive systems, find fulfillment in simplicity, and reconnect to the Earth through daily, mindful action. This isn't about perfection — it's about alignment, awareness, and choosing to live your truth, one conscious choice at a time. What You'll Learn 00:00:00 – Robin's awakening: how a six-figure lifestyle turned into a journey of radical change 00:05:00 – The documentaries and books that opened his eyes to global systems of destruction 00:07:00 – How he transformed his life through 100 conscious lifestyle changes — from banking to transportation 00:10:00 – Why "My life is my message" became his mantra, inspired by Gandhi 00:12:00 – Facing ego, societal pressure, and judgment while walking away from the American Dream 00:15:00 – Building resilience through challenge — from biking across the U.S. to living without a phone 00:18:00 – The inner transformation that comes from changing your environment and habits 00:20:00 – How true freedom begins with changing your surroundings and reclaiming your autonomy 00:25:00 – Robin's year of foraging — what it's like to live entirely off wild food 00:29:00 – The wild rice, seaweed, venison, and mushrooms that fuel his journey across America 00:33:00 – Regeneration at scale — why we can restore the planet if we act locally and mindfully 00:36:00 – The power of responsibility: living in alignment with your beliefs and values 00:42:00 – Finding peace and clarity through Vipassana meditation and self-awareness 00:46:00 – Why judgment and "rightness" block change — and how compassion creates true activism 00:50:00 – How foraging reconnects us to our senses and the intelligence of the natural world 00:54:00 – Robin and Darin's plan for a 2026 California foraging school collaboration Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste Bits — Ditch the plastic tubes. Try Bite today for 20% off with code DARIN20 at trybite.com/darin20. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your order. Find More from Robin Greenfield Website: robingreenfield.org Instagram: @robjgreenfield YouTube: Robin Greenfield Learn more about his foraging journey: robingreenfield.org/foraging Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "When we stop trying to fix the world and start fixing our relationship with it, everything changes. True activism begins the moment we take responsibility for how we live, breathe, eat, and love."

Darin delves into the beef tallow phenomenon, revealing it as industrial waste marketed as a miracle ingredient. He exposes the grim processes of its production, including pollution and exploitation tied to factory farming. Critiquing misleading ancestral claims, he emphasizes that tallow isn't nutritionally superior to seed oils and may even pose safety risks. The podcast encourages consumers to seek transparent alternatives, promoting awareness as a means to make informed choices amidst marketing manipulation.

Dr. Max Butterfield, a psychology professor and popular social media voice, dives into the complexities of modern dating. He discusses how the abundance of choices on dating apps can lead to treating potential partners as disposable. The conversation explores the difference between attraction and long-term compatibility. Max highlights the importance of kindness, shared values, and conflict management skills in successful relationships, debunking the myth of instant soulmates and emphasizing that deep connections develop over time.

In this solo episode, Darin pulls back the curtain on one of the most important parts of his life:  he prepares for travel. From the supplements that keep his immune system strong to hydration hacks, adaptogenic elixirs, and EMF protection, this episode is a masterclass in staying grounded and resilient on the road. Travel doesn't have to destroy your health — it can actually elevate it. With a few intentional rituals, smart packing, and awareness, you can turn every trip into an opportunity to deepen your energy, focus, and connection to yourself. What You'll Learn 00:00:00 – Why travel is stressful and how to transform it into an empowering, health-boosting experience 00:01:00 – Darin's supplement protocol: Vitamin D3/K2, probiotics, zinc, vitamin C, and glutathione for immune defense 00:03:00 – The antioxidant power of glutathione and why it's critical for long flights and radiation exposure 00:04:30 – How CBD and terpenes support stress resilience and circadian rhythm through the endocannabinoid system 00:05:20 – Why magnesium and NAD are the unsung heroes of travel recovery and energy 00:06:30 – Darin's morning elixir recipe: cacao, guarana, ashwagandha, chaga, ginseng, and monk fruit 00:08:00 – Hydration 101: how to use a manual RO filter, mineralize your water, and ditch plastic 00:10:00 – How to build nutrient density into travel days using chlorella, spirulina, Shakeology, and Barukas 00:12:00 – Travel nutrition sovereignty: packing your own snacks, fasting, and avoiding airline food 00:14:00 – Movement anywhere: Darin's "portable gym" using bungee cords and bodyweight routines 00:16:00 – The 3-hour morning ritual: NewCalm, Healing Codes, journaling, cacao, red light therapy, and breathwork 00:20:00 – How to avoid radiation scanners, mitigate EMFs, and use WaveGuard for energy field protection 00:22:00 – Why Darin microdoses nicotine for cognitive focus and immune modulation 00:23:00 – Breathing practices for immune strength: 3–4 rounds of 40 deep breaths, Wim Hof style 00:24:00 – How to pack fruit and salads in mason jars to stay hydrated and nourished on planes 00:26:00 – Grounding after flights: barefoot on the earth, morning sunlight, and re-aligning your circadian rhythm Thank You to Our Sponsors Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your order. 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 Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "Preparation is sovereignty. When you take responsibility for your nutrition, your hydration, and your energy before you travel, you're no longer surviving the trip — you're expanding through it." Bibliography Martineau AR et al. Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections: systematic review. BMJ. 2017. Goldenberg JZ et al. Probiotics for prevention of respiratory infections. Cochrane Database. 2017. Hemilä H. Vitamin C and zinc in common cold. Nutrients. 2017. Blessing EM et al. Cannabidiol as a potential treatment for anxiety disorders. Neurotherapeutics. 2015. Morris HJ et al. Spirulina and chlorella as functional foods. Nutrients. 2022. Longo VD, Panda S. Fasting, circadian rhythms, and time-restricted feeding. Cell Metabolism. 2016. Booth FW et al. Waging war on physical inactivity. J Physiol. 2017. Balmori A. Electromagnetic pollution from radiofrequency fields. Pathophysiology. 2015. Kox M et al. Voluntary activation of sympathetic nervous system and attenuation of the innate immune response. PNAS. 2014.

Your fascia — that connective tissue wrapping every muscle, nerve, and organ — doesn't just hold the body together, it also holds memory, tension, and unprocessed trauma. In this episode, Jess shares how years of disconnection and burnout eventually led her to discover fascia as both a map and a doorway back to health. Through breath, movement, and intentional release, fascia can unlock stored emotions, rebalance the nervous system, and help us feel safe in our own skin again. This conversation is about reclaiming your body at its most fundamental level — and why healing the fascia is the key to healing everything else. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Introduction and Jess's journey into burnout and breakdown 03:00 – Why fascia is the body's hidden "quantum interface" and emotional storage system 07:00 – How modern life overloads our fascia through EMFs, stress, poor food, and lack of stillness 10:00 – The science proving fascia is our largest sensory organ — with 6–10x more sensory input than muscle 13:00 – How trauma embeds in tissue and why fascia holds onto blockages until emotional truth is acknowledged 16:00 – Fascia as the body's scaffolding: why blockages cause pain in places far away from the original injury 20:00 – The parallels between fascia and ancient healing systems: meridians, energy flow, and indigenous wisdom 26:00 – Fascia as the communication superhighway for energy, emotion, and intuition 31:00 – Why treating fascia as a delicacy (not with force) leads to lasting results 33:00 – Fascia and chronic pain: the missing link in fibromyalgia and autoimmune conditions 40:00 – Owning our healing: how mindset and self-responsibility unlock recovery 45:00 – Dr. Jess's self-help fascia release methods: the 3-3-3 rhythm and pull-pulse-push techniques 50:00 – Tools, technology, and how fascia work unlocks the lymphatic, circulatory, and immune systems 59:00 – The Fascia Blueprint: why this work is set to transform the entire wellbeing industry   Thank You to Our Sponsors: Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your order. Pique Tea: Go to www.piquelife.com/darin to get 20% off all products for life and a free starter kit. Connect with Jess Instagram: @thefasciamovement Website: thefasciamovement.com Self Healing Institute (launching in 2025): theselfhealinginstitute.com Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "Your fascia is the body's memory bank. When you learn to release it — with breath, movement, and intention — you don't just free the body, you free the emotions and energy that were trapped inside."

The billion-dollar anti-aging skincare industry hides dangerous ingredients like mercury and PFOAs, which can harm your health. Darin reveals how what you apply to your skin can be absorbed like food, raising concerns about hormone disruption and cancer. He discusses the alarming effects of mercury exposure, especially on children, and critiques regulatory failures that allow toxic products on shelves. For safer skincare, he suggests avoiding anti-aging labels and opting for organic options, reminding us to be vigilant about our choices.