SuperLife with Darin Olien

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 big surprise - we all know how wasteful those coffee pods are. Not only that, but the machine itself is a mold and bacteria petri dish! But if you’ve been holding on to your Keurig despite that knowledge, maybe this episode will be that push you need to finally cut the cord. It’s time to ditch those coffee pod machines and go back to the old-school java methods. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-keurig-coffee-machines-pods-of-waste/

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 and tried sauerkraut for the first time that she believed otherwise. Humans have been using the fermentation process for gut health for thousands of years. It’s time we unlearned what we think we know about digestive health and dive back into the basics. || LINKS || www.fermentingfairy.com | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-fermentation-can-heal-your-gut-lauren-mones/

Facial recognition technology is an amazing thing. It bulks up the security game of government agencies, companies, and facilities all over the world. The science behind it blows my mind, frankly. But is it really necessary to use a face scanner to unlock your phone? There is just too much we don’t know about the long-term effects of Infrared Radiation (IR). But what we do know is disturbing enough. It’s time to open our eyes to the effects of facial recognition tech and go back to good old-fashioned passcodes. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/113-fatal-conveniences-facial-recognition-tech-open-your-eyes-to-radiation/

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 deployments were in Iraq and Afghanistan. So if anyone knows anything about staying calm in the face of panic, it’s him. So how can us civilians use military techniques to help us deal with the punches life throws at us? Listen to this latest episode to find out. || LINKS || https://theattributes.com/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/112-staying-calm-in-the-face-of-panic-rich-diviney/

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 our health, but they’re also killing our planet. Learn just what makes this material so toxic and what you can do to kick the habit. It’s time we said no more to these carcinogenic containers. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/111-fatal-conveniences-styrofoam-carcinogenic-containers/

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 discover their own spirituality. But if you’re expecting a quiet, reserved man who speaks in parables, that’s not what you’re going to get. Dandapani will break all your expectations of what a spiritual teacher should look and sound like. In fact, he’ll break all your expectations of what spirituality should be as well. Tune into this enlightening episode to learn how to structure your spirituality to help you achieve your goals. || LINKS || https://dandapani.org | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/110-how-to-structure-your-spirituality-dandapani/

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 to remove those pretty colors is extremely problematic. The main ingredient in most nail polish removers is acetone, and it’s been known to have pretty severe side effects. But what about all those other ingredients the FDA doesn’t require cosmetic companies to disclose? Tune in to learn more. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/109-fatal-conveniences-nail-polish-removal-is-acetone-safe/

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 may be time to reassess. Jonathan Fields, the host of the top-rated Good Life Project podcast, knows firsthand the effects of staying in a career that isn’t serving you. Now he helps others assess their true passion so that they can live more meaningful and inspired lives. So tell me, what’s your spark? || LINKS || https://sparketype.com/ | https://www.vivobarefoot.com/darinolien CODE: DARIN20 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/108-assessing-your-spark-for-life-jonathan-fields/

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 floating in the air once you light that wick?  The truth is, a colorful, sweetly-smelling candle can omit a dangerous amount of toxins into the air. Then, once inhaled, those toxins do some scary things to your body and your health. Don’t worry, there are safe, natural alternatives. So before you light that match, listen up! || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/107-fatal-conveniences-candles-indoor-air-pollutants/

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 overall health. It’s time to change that. Dr. Brenner made some fascinating discoveries involving NR, NAD+ and NAD. Along with other pioneers in his field, Dr. Brenner contributes to research making an everyday difference in peoples’ lives. Tune into this fascinating episode on understanding human metabolism. || LINKS || https://www.cityofhope.org/faculty/charles-brenner | https://www.vivobarefoot.com/darinolien CODE: DARIN20 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/106-understanding-human-metabolism-dr-charles-brenner/