SuperLife with Darin Olien

Sugary, colorful sports and hydration drinks have been marketed to us since the ’60s. They help you run faster, play harder and achieve your ultimate game. Don’t they? Well, no, not really. In fact, pumping your body full of sugar is counterproductive to living a fit and healthy lifestyle. But we need electrolytes, so what should we be hydrating with after a workout?   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-sports-drinks/ 

We all make choices in life. Sometimes those choices come from a place of pain & desperation. Sometimes those choices come from a desire to change & grow. It’s up to us to put the intent behind the decision. Changing your life is about making different choices. Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and podcast host. But before that, he was a drug addict and a drug dealer. After a judge found him guilty of “possession with intent to sell,” Doug served several months in prison. Forced to detox from a pain pill addiction in his small cell, he knew he had hit rock bottom. But a conversation with his cellmate changed everything. I’ll let you hear the details directly from him in this episode. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/44-doug-bopst-on-doing-time-and-changing-lives/

Pay attention to the way you breathe. Take a deep breath in right now. Are your shoulders raising? If so, you’re probably shallow breathing.  When you’re stressed, your breathing quickens and you inhale shallowly. However, if you breathe this way normally, your body is constantly in a state of stress. Shallow breathing, or thoracic breathing, comes with a laundry list of negative side effects. And you may not even realize you’re doing it.   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-shallow-breathing/ 

What if major health problems could be solved just by teaching people how to breathe differently? We are a nation of mouth breathers, which is taking a toll on our respiratory health and our entire bodies. So, what’s the answer? Nasal breathing.   || LINKS || https://oxygenadvantage.com/patrick-mckeown-m-a-tcd/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/nasal-breathing-for-optimal-health/ 

The holiday season in America comes with a lot of food. There’s really no way around it. We’re going to be offered things we would never normally eat. But for some reason, we will eat them. And we’ll keep eating, probably till we feel sick. You may think doing this every once in a while is no big deal. But overeating comes with consequences.   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-overeating/

If you had the chance to slow down the aging process, would you take it? This sci-fi concept may sound like something from a Star Trek episode. But with new research coming to light, anti-aging fiction could very soon be a reality. Maybe it’s all in the genes.  Dr. David Sinclair explains the fantastic family of proteins known as Sirtuins and their role in the aging process. And, how Intermittent Fasting could turn back the clock.   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/40-dr-david-sinclair-on-the-secrets-of-longevity-genes/ 

I haven’t used a microwave in over 35 years. So I was shocked to hear that a friend was still using one frequently. You guys, microwaves are bad news. Sure, they heat up your leftovers in seconds, but what else are they doing to your food? Changing your food at a molecular level...    || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-microwaves/

How often do you hear if you eat this way or that way, or do this exercise routine, or eat at a specific time, you’ll reach optimum health? The truth is we have an entire universe of flora & fauna inside of us that operates despite our beliefs. It’s only when we begin to understand the human microbiome that we can understand health. Dr. Zach Bush knows a whole lot about the microorganisms in our guts. He understands that this information can significantly alter your thinking on your entire life related to health and disease. And he wants to empower us all with this knowledge. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/embracing-your-microbiome/

Have you ever thought about what your favorite jeans and t-shirt are made of? Sure, the tag may say cotton, nylon or polyester, but what goes into making those fabrics? Remember, whatever you put on your skin goes in your skin. And that’s just as true for your clothes.   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-toxic-clothes/

Clothes are part of our day-to-day life. But what you may not be aware of is how what your clothes are made of can impact your health. Sustainable fashion is something we all should be thinking about, for ourselves and for the future.  With his couture line Prophetik, Jeff Garner's mission is to offer beautiful, unique clothing dyed with plants and made with naturally sustainable fiber. Jeff is an artist at heart, and he showcases that in every piece he creates.  || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/sustainable-fashion-for-the-future/