In this eye-opening solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien unpacks the hidden dangers of air conditioning—one of the most commonly used yet most overlooked fatal conveniences in modern life. From skyrocketing energy consumption to its surprising impact on human health, Darin explores why our obsession with creating the perfect indoor climate is quietly undermining both personal wellness and the planet.

Darin reveals the history of air conditioning, its contribution to climate change, and how our increasing dependence on temperature control is desensitizing our natural ability to adapt. He offers simple, actionable solutions to minimize harm, improve indoor air quality, and shift our mindset toward embracing a little thermal discomfort for better health and a better world.

00:00 – Welcome to the SuperLife Podcast
00:32 – Sponsor: Thera Sage and the benefits of PEMF therapy
02:17 – Fatal convenience: How air conditioning harms health and the environment
03:24 – Energy drain: Air conditioning’s massive global power consumption
03:55 – The surprising history of air conditioning
05:52 – US air conditioning use equals the entire energy use of Africa
06:20 – How constant AC use lowers your body’s natural heat tolerance
06:58 – Small AC units use more power than four refrigerators
07:30 – Why a little thermal discomfort is actually good for your health
08:32 – Air conditioning’s vicious cycle: more AC leads to higher global temperatures
09:27 – Global AC projections and CO2 emissions by 2050
11:41 – Sponsor: Bite toothpaste and the fight against plastic waste
11:51 – Sick Building Syndrome: AC’s connection to asthma and allergies
13:17 – How air conditioning dries out mucosal linings and weakens immunity
14:14 – Switzerland’s ban on AC installation and why it happened
15:06 – Better solutions: fans, airflow, building materials, and planting trees
15:40 – The power of choosing energy-efficient AC units
16:20 – Building with smarter materials to cut CO2 emissions
16:43 – Embrace temperature variation to improve health
17:01 – Final thoughts: Fatal conveniences and creating a better life

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"Too much air conditioning is literally undermining your health. It dries out your mucosal linings, weakens your immune defense, and desensitizes your body’s natural ability to regulate temperature. The solution? Embrace thermal discomfort, invest in energy-efficient units, and minimize AC use whenever possible—for your health and for the planet."

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.

• 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

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• Book: Fatal Conveniences

"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.

• 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
  
  

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• Book: Fatal Conveniences
  
  

"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."