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SuperLife with Darin Olien

SuperLife with Darin Olien

By: Darin Olien
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 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.(c) The Darin Olien Show Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Robyn O'Brien: The War on Clean Food—What Big Ag Doesn’t Want You to Know

    Robyn O'Brien: The War on Clean Food—What Big Ag Doesn’t Want You to Know
    May 16 2025
    What if the pain you're running from was actually your greatest teacher—and the food on your plate was part of a national security crisis? In this soul-stirring Earth Day conversation, Darin sits down with food activist, author, and resilience icon Robyn O’Brien to explore how our food system is not only making us sick—but also threatening the health of future generations. From surviving public crucifixion as a whistleblower to advocating for systemic change in agriculture and health care, Robyn’s wisdom hits hard. This is about reclaiming your voice, your power, and your plate—because change doesn’t start in Washington. It starts with you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Recording paranoia & Earth Day reflections 01:00 – Robyn’s “no quit” mindset and emotional alchemy 02:30 – Why transitions test our true character 04:05 – Learning to integrate grief instead of bypassing it 06:00 – Why our society values doing over being 07:10 – Returning to love through emotional mastery 08:37 – How Robyn survived public persecution 10:30 – The early crucifixion of a food whistleblower 13:00 – Why pain is a sacred teacher, not an enemy 15:15 – Rebuilding from total burnout and betrayal 16:40 – Finding belonging by belonging to yourself 18:00 – How climate change starts as an inside job 20:00 – Judgment as control—and why curiosity is the answer 21:20 – Why polarization is the real public enemy 23:00 – Bridging divides with grace, not righteousness 25:30 – The food industry’s character assassination campaigns 27:00 – PTSD from public persecution—and parenting through it 29:20 – How pain creates radical inner clarity 30:45 – The real reason we don’t value clean food 32:00 – Self-belonging as the foundation of all change 34:00 – Why real climate work starts within 36:00 – The massive disconnect in U.S. food agencies 38:00 – The youth farming crisis: no one wants to inherit debt 40:00 – Food security IS national security 42:00 – How other countries are winning with better incentives 44:00 – The FDA and Big Pharma: a dangerous marriage 46:00 – Universal health care as the key to prevention 48:30 – What’s really stopping young people from farming 50:00 – Beyond lawsuits: who is building the infrastructure we need? 51:45 – Where philanthropy can create real systemic change 53:00 – State-level action as the real engine of reform 55:00 – The Generation Rx crisis + backbreaking drug costs 57:00 – A new model: restore the soil, restore the nation 59:00 – Every talent matters: from tech to farming 01:01:00 – Food is not just personal—it’s planetary 01:02:00 – You don’t need permission to get involved 01:03:00 – If you’re waiting for change, it’s waiting for you too 01:04:00 – Don’t wait for tragedy to be a changemaker 01:05:00 – What Robyn wants her grandkids to know about her fight 01:07:00 – How to find your people and magnetize your tribe 01:08:00 – The key to a better world? Stop pretending, start listening 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 Sponsor: Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Find More From Robyn O’Brien: Website: robynobrien.com Instagram: @robynobrienusa Book: Seeding Innovation Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Products & Programs: superlife.com Key Takeaway: “Pain is sacred. It strips away what’s false and shows you what matters.” – Robyn O’Brien
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Secret to Joy Isn’t What You Think

    The Secret to Joy Isn’t What You Think
    May 15 2025
    What if happiness isn’t something you chase—but something you tune into? In this powerful solo episode, Darin Olien strips away the distractions of modern life to explore the real source of clarity, peace, purpose, and joy. With a raw and contemplative flow, Darin shares his hard-won truths about why success didn’t fulfill him, how pain can become sacred, and why tuning inward is the path to your Super Life. This is more than a motivational pep talk—it’s a deep call to remember who you really are. Redefining Happiness Let’s start here. Happiness. We’re sold this idea that it’s a destination. That if we just get the right body, the right job, the right relationship — boom — happiness will magically arrive. But the truth I’ve discovered over and over is this: Happiness isn’t an emotion. It’s a frequency. It’s coherence between what you feel, what you do, and who you are. When your internal world matches your external actions — that’s happiness. When your soul and your choices are in agreement — that’s freedom. Purpose Isn’t What You Do — It’s Who You Are I used to think purpose was this big thing I had to accomplish — something out there on the horizon. But now, I know better. Purpose isn’t just what you do. It’s how you be. It’s the energy you bring into the room. It’s the way you treat people. It’s how you respond when no one’s watching. The SuperLife isn’t about chasing. It’s about tuning in. When you’re aligned with your soul — you don’t need to prove anything. You just live it. Perspective: From Victim to Creator Here’s a shift that changed everything for me: We are not victims of this life. We are creators of it. The moment we stop outsourcing our joy — waiting for the world to “make us happy” — we begin to reclaim our power. Fear? Becomes fuel. Struggle? Becomes the sculptor. Your life becomes a canvas — and you become the artist. The Keys to Living Your SuperLife So how do you actually live a SuperLife — from the inside out? 1. Radical Self-Honesty See yourself clearly — no filters, no bullshit. Get real about what’s working… and what’s not. 2. Daily Devotion Not grand gestures. Small, consistent choices. The micro becomes the macro. That’s the game. 3. Community & Reflection Who’s in your orbit? Do they mirror your greatness — or your fear? We rise together or we shrink alone. 4. Clear Energy Inputs Your life is a result of what you consume — not just food, but thoughts, media, environments, people. 5. Soul Dialogue Build an inner life richer than your outer one. That’s where the guidance lives. That’s where your real self is. The Meaning of Life — and the Illusion of Seeking It Outside You know, I used to ask myself: What’s the meaning of life? Why am I here? I thought maybe I’d find it on a mountaintop, or through success, or in someone else’s approval. But here’s what I know now: Life doesn’t give us meaning. We give life meaning. Meaning is something we create by how we live, how we love, how we grow, how we serve. The trap? Thinking the answer is somewhere “out there.” But chasing the external world is like drinking salt water. It looks like it’ll quench your thirst… but it just leaves you emptier. Life Reflects You — Always And yet — here’s the twist: The external world is meaningful. Not because it defines you… but because it reflects you. Your relationships, your challenges, even your pain — these are invitations. Mirrors. Life is always showing you where you’re aligned… and where you’re not. Not as punishment — but as clarity. Pain as a Propeller I’ve felt pain — heartbreak, betrayal, confusion, exhaustion. I’ve stared in the mirror and wondered, What the hell am I doing? But I’ve come to see pain differently. Pain is sacred. It’s a teacher. It strips away what’s false. It shows you what matters. And if you’re willing to feel it — it becomes a propeller. It pushes you to course-correct. To get honest. To get free. Course-Correcting with Courage You are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to choose again. You are allowed to leave the path that’s killing your spirit — and walk toward the one that makes you come alive. That’s what living a SuperLife really means. It’s not perfect. It’s not always easy. But it’s real. It’s yours. And it’s waiting for you. Closing Reflection: Ask Your Soul If you’re confused right now… if you’re overwhelmed or numb… Just stop. Get still. Ask your soul: What’s true for me? What makes me come alive? Don’t ask what’s trending. Don’t ask what will impress the world. Ask what feels aligned. Ask what lights you up. That’s where your SuperLife begins. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Welcome + why this might be Darin’s most important message 00:52 – What if happiness isn’t something to ...
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    32 mins
  • Dr. Aly Cohen: The 4-Step System to Detox Your Life Without Going Crazy

    Dr. Aly Cohen: The 4-Step System to Detox Your Life Without Going Crazy
    May 9 2025

    What if the products you use every day—your toothpaste, your shampoo, your food containers—were silently hijacking your hormones, damaging your immune system, and passing that disruption on to future generations?


    In this explosive conversation, Darin sits down with Dr. Aly Cohen, triple board-certified physician and founder of The Smart Human, to unpack the shocking reality of unregulated chemicals in our homes, food, and water. Together, they explore the science behind endocrine disruption, the failures of U.S. chemical policy, and how simple daily swaps can radically reduce your toxic burden. This episode is not about fear—it’s about power. It’s about reclaiming your right to live clean.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • 00:00 – Welcome to the show + why this episode matters

    • 01:00 – How a red dog toy changed Dr. Aly’s career forever

    • 04:30 – The hidden health hazards in your home right now

    • 06:50 – Endocrine disruptors: the silent chemicals causing massive damage

    • 09:10 – From rheumatology to environmental health warrior

    • 11:15 – Why FDA and EPA aren’t protecting your health

    • 13:40 – How "safe exposure levels" are based on outdated science

    • 16:00 – GRAS loopholes: how chemicals are self-approved in the food system

    • 18:20 – “Fragrance” is a legal disguise for 100+ toxic ingredients

    • 20:00 – Immune dysfunction, infertility, cancer—how hormone mimics wreak havoc\

    • 23:10 – Her 4 A’s Framework: Assess, Avoid, Add, Allow

    • 26:40 – The autoimmune epidemic + the environmental root cause

    • 29:00 – Frozen organic vs. dirty dozen: the smarter grocery strategy

    • 32:00 – Consistency > perfection: why small swaps matter most

    • 34:30 – Dr. Aly’s top swaps for cleaning, skincare, and cookware

    • 37:00 – PFAS, microplastics, canned food liners, and takeout wrappers

    • 40:10 – The Progresso Soup study that proved behavior change works

    • 43:00 – How to detox without supplements

    • 46:00 – Teaching detox habits to kids through gamification

    • 49:00 – Your genes aren’t your destiny—epigenetics and detox

    • 52:00 – Why we can’t wait for regulations to save us

    • 55:00 – What to travel with: filters, skincare, food prep

    • 59:00 – What shocked Dr. Aly the most in her research

    • 1:02:00 – Final thoughts on resilience, power, and your right to clean living

    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:

    • Shakeology – Shakeology-All in One Nutrition: Get 15% off with code SUPERLIFE at Shakeology.com.

    • Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com.

    Find More From Dr. Aly Cohen:

    • Website: thesmarthuman.com

    • Instagram: @thesmarthuman

    • Book: Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World

    Connect with Darin Olien:

    • Website: darinolien.com

    • Instagram: @darinolien

    • Book: Fatal Conveniences

    • SuperLife Products & Protocols: superlife.com

    Key Takeaway:

    "It’s not about being perfect. It’s about becoming aware—and starting to swap out what’s hurting you every single day." – Dr. Aly Cohen
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    1 hr and 21 mins

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