SuperLife with Darin Olien Podcast Por Darin Olien arte de portada

SuperLife with Darin Olien

SuperLife with Darin Olien

De: Darin Olien
Escúchala gratis

Obtén 3 meses por US$0.99 al mes
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 Desarrollo Personal Higiene y Vida Saludable Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria Éxito Personal
Episodios
  • You Were Never Meant to Be Alone: The Forgotten Biology of Belonging

    You Were Never Meant to Be Alone: The Forgotten Biology of Belonging
    Dec 11 2025
    In this deeply vulnerable solo episode, Darin dismantles one of the great myths of modern self-help: that transformation is something you're meant to "do alone." Drawing from neuroscience, anthropology, physiology, and personal experience, he reveals the biological truth — the human nervous system is designed to heal, grow, and stabilize in relationship, not isolation. This conversation explores why loneliness creates physiological damage, why belonging is a survival requirement (not a luxury), and how to intentionally rebuild the village your cells have been waiting for. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the "inner work" but still feel disconnected, this episode is the medicine. What You'll Learn in This Episode 00:00:00 - Opening SuperLife intro narration. 00:00:32 - Sponsor: Therasage — family-driven healing technology, infrared and natural frequency support, details on discount. 00:02:11 - Darin begins the episode — "You were never meant to do this alone." 00:02:22 - The forgotten biology of community and why humans are not built for isolation. 00:03:01 - Your nervous system regulates in relationship — the vagus nerve, safety, co-regulation. 00:03:19 - Social engagement system — coherence, cortisol regulation, belonging as biology. 00:04:03 - Social pain = physical pain; the Baumeister research; the architecture of human connection. 00:05:01 - Tribes, proximity, shared life — Dunbar's number and the limits of real human networks. 00:05:30 - Loneliness as physiology — cortisol elevation, inflammation, disrupted sleep, gray-matter changes. 00:07:01 - Personal growth was never meant to be personal — autonomy, competence, relatedness, love. 00:07:55 - If nobody sees you, your nervous system can't relax — mirrors vs willpower. 00:08:31 - Social contagion of behavior — your network shapes your health. 00:09:01 - Who are you wired into? Environment as epigenetic instruction. 00:10:12 - Why online spaces generate stress instead of transformation. 00:10:35 - Darin's vision: community as a practice, not performance. 00:11:29 - Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste — plastic waste, sustainability, clean ingredients, discount code. 00:13:11 - What if growth wasn't a grind? What if healing was tribal again? 00:13:35 - Building intentional space — not fandom, not following, but practice. 00:14:11 - Supporting the nervous system through community; truth over scrolling. 00:15:04 - Why Patreon — structure, privacy, belonging, circle not feed. 00:15:23 - People looking for truth, depth, real connection — not performance. 00:15:51 - Start building your circle; align with those who align with you. 00:16:12 - You need to be seen, not fixed — community as transformation. 00:17:00 - One person can change your life — the power of being mirrored. 00:17:31 - Men's group, friendships, working out — the daily relational fabric. 00:18:01 - If you're lonely or disconnected, the desire for connection already shifts your biology. 00:18:41 - Darin reflects on a hard year, pain, stem cells, and the deeper healing found in being witnessed. 00:19:26 - Every cell responds when you say yes to deeper connection — the universe moves with it. 00:20:07 - Understanding human biology: we want love, connection, safety, belonging. 00:20:36 - Cutting through "what do you eat" questions — the real priority is connection. 00:21:00 - Closing: "Joy and happiness. Connection. We are built for it… I love you." Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "You don't need to be fixed. You don't need to be saved. You just need to be seen — and we cannot do that alone." Bibliography Neuroscience & Biology of Connection Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. New York: W.W. Norton. Link to Book Information (Norton) Lieberman, M. D. (2013). Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect. New York: Crown Publishers. Link to Book Information (Penguin Random House) Eisenberger, N. I. (2012). "The pain of social disconnection: examining the shared neural underpinnings of physical and social pain." Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 13(6), 421–434. Link to Study (PubMed) Thayer, J. F. & Lane, R. D. (2000). "A model of neurovisceral integration in emotion regulation and dysregulation." Journal of Affective Disorders, 61...
    Más Menos
    21 m
  • Dr. Christopher Rogers: Stem Cells, PRP, and the Future of Orthopedic Healing

    Dr. Christopher Rogers: Stem Cells, PRP, and the Future of Orthopedic Healing
    Dec 5 2025
    In this transformative conversation, Darin sits down with world-renowned regenerative medicine pioneer Dr. Christopher Rogers, a physician with over 25 years of experience, 80,000+ patients treated, and a global reputation for advancing non-surgical orthopedic healing. In this episode, Dr. Rogers breaks down the real science behind PRP, stem cells, cartilage regeneration, tendon repair, and why so many people are told to get unnecessary surgeries. This is a deep dive into the future of healing — and the intelligence already built into your own body. What You'll Learn 00:00:00 Welcome to SuperLife: exploring sovereignty, healing & possibility 00:00:33 Sponsor: Energy Bits and Whole-Food Algae Nutrition as Dense as a Plate of Vegetables 00:01:51 Introducing Dr. Christopher Rogers: 25 Years, 80,000+ Patients, Regenerative Medicine Leader 00:03:28 Darin's Personal Stem Cell Treatment Experience & Early Results 00:04:17 Dr. Rogers' Journey from Sports Medicine to Regenerative Orthopedics 00:05:58 The Moment that Changed Everything: Discovering PRP as an Alternative to Surgery 00:06:45 The Dinner that Changed His Career: Meeting Dr. Arnold Kaplan, Discoverer of Mesenchymal Stem Cells 00:07:13 PRP: What it Actually Is, Why Dose Matters, and How to Use It Effectively 00:10:36 The Wild West of Stem Cell Therapy: Misinformation & The Need for Science 00:13:24 The Core Mechanism: Stem Cells Work by Signaling the Body to Heal 00:16:07 Exosomes, Nanotubes, and the Secret Communication of Stem Cells 00:17:45 Bone Marrow vs. Adipose vs. Culture Expansion: The Critical Dose Problem 00:22:28 Autologous vs. Donor Cells: Why Using Your Own is Safer and More Effective 00:24:51 Sponsor: Fatty15 and the Science of C15 for Mitochondrial & Cellular Health 00:28:32 The Path to Safety: FDA-Approved Trials and the Right to Try Law 00:35:44 The Next Step: Getting Regenerative Therapy Approved as Standard of Care 00:37:08 The Ultimate Excitement: Healing Rotator Cuffs and Alleviating Global Suffering 00:41:07 The Orthopedic Surgeon Who Treated Himself with Stem Cells 00:42:02 Four Rules to Avoid Falling Victim to Stem Cell Hype and Unproven Clinics 00:47:36 Sponsor: SuperLife Patreon 00:49:08 The Frustration of Unregulated Clinics Undercutting Real Science 00:51:36 The Future: What Stem Cell Therapy Will Look Like in 5-10 Years 00:56:25 Systemic Use: The Potential for IV Infusions to Modulate the Immune System 01:01:26 Stem Cells and Cancer: Is There an Increased Risk? (The Data Says No) 01:03:10 Unexpected Healing: A Full ACL Tear Healed with Regenerative Therapy 01:06:10 Chronic Pain and Lifestyle: Why Knees and Backs are the Biggest Challenges 01:09:32 Finding Quality Care: The Network of Trusted Regenerative Physicians 01:12:46 Closing Reflections: The Joy of Bringing Patients Back to an Active Life Thank You to Our Sponsors: EnergyBits: Get 20% off your entire order by going to https://energybits.com/ and using code DARIN at checkout. 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 Dr. Christopher Rogers Website: San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group Instagram: @sandiegoorthobiologics Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway "Your body was designed to heal — not just manage pain. When we stop suppressing symptoms and start supporting biology, we unlock the intelligence that's been there since the day we were born."
    Más Menos
    1 h y 13 m
  • The No-BS Blueprint: 5 Foundational Habits to Transform Your Biology, Clarity & Output

    The No-BS Blueprint: 5 Foundational Habits to Transform Your Biology, Clarity & Output
    Dec 4 2025
    In this high-impact solo episode, Darin strips away the noise, hacks, and hype to deliver a clear, no-BS roadmap for transforming your body, brain, energy, and direction in life. This is a straight-talk breakdown of the 5 foundational habits that matter most — the habits backed by science, ancient wisdom, and Darin's decades-long experience living this work every day. Expect practical steps, micro-experiments, timing rules, and the mindset needed to reclaim sovereignty in a world full of distraction. If you're ready to build a stronger, clearer, more powerful version of yourself… this is the episode. What You'll Learn 00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife How this podcast helps you build sovereignty through real habits, real truth, and real practices. 03:07 – Why this episode is different Darin lays out the mission: habits, hacks, hard truths — without dogma or fluff. 03:44 – The 5 foundational moves that change your biology A preview of the metabolic, physical, mental, and behavioral levers that create huge shifts. 1. METABOLIC EDGE — Eat Like You're Building a Future 04:03 – Terrain theory + why your food timing matters How altering the internal environment of your cells changes everything. 05:02 – The two levers that unlock metabolic health Time-restricted eating + plant-forward whole foods. 05:23 – Compressing your eating window Why 8–10 hours is ideal, how it improves glucose, insulin, weight, and inflammation. 06:18 – Practical weekly ramp-up Week 1: 12 hours. Week 2: 8–10 hours. Simple, sustainable, achievable. 07:10 – Darin's personal eating window 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — and why eating earlier aligns with digestive fire. 2. MOVEMENT THAT MATTERS — Strength Is Survival 11:04 – Why strength training is non-negotiable Muscle protects metabolism, bone density, insulin sensitivity, and longevity. 11:51 – What the evidence says Huge cohort studies show strength training reduces all-cause mortality. 12:23 – The perfect weekly formula 3x/week compound lifts + daily movement + micro-bursts every hour. 13:06 – Real-life practicality Darin's routine of walking, sprinting dogs, mountain biking, and breaking up the day with movement. 3. SLEEP — The Ultimate Biological Reset 16:26 – The truth everyone ignores You cannot out-supplement or out-biohack poor sleep. 16:40 – The real impact of chronic sleep loss Cognition, memory, hormones, emotional regulation — all decline. 17:37 – The universal rule: consistent timing Same bedtime ± 30 minutes, every night. 17:52 – 60-minute wind-down protocol Screens off, light down, nervous system softening. 18:32 – Using sauna as a down-regulation tool Infrared benefits + why Darin does it twice a day in winter. 4. MINDSET & CONSCIOUSNESS — Your Attention Is Your Power 20:00 – Why optimization fails without attention training You can master food, workouts, and sleep — but scattered attention destroys progress. 20:48 – Darin's morning protocol Water → elixir → infrared pad → meditation → visualization → journaling. Every day. Everywhere. 21:01 – Meta-analysis proof Meditation reduces anxiety, depression, stress — and rewires your brain. 21:23 – The perfect 10-minute breathwork formula 5–5–5–5 or 4–4–4–4 cycles for nervous system reset. 21:56 – Journaling as medicine Stream-of-consciousness to activate clarity and emotional release. 5. WEALTH — Treat Your Time Like Capital 22:36 – Redefining wealth It's not money — it's your magnetism, output, relationships, and purpose. 23:16 – The compounding effect of tiny decisions Time batching, micro-actions, and protecting your attention from the social media attention economy. 24:02 – Mini productivity framework 90 seconds → 3 important calls. Every Friday → 1 paragraph on what scaled this week. 25:14 – Darin's post-meditation rule No scrolling — replace with proactive actions: reading, outreach, Patreon replies. FINAL TAKEAWAYS 26:02 – The master checklist: • Time-restricted eating • Plant-focused meals • Resistance training • Daily meditation • Consistent sleep • Sauna recovery • Treating time like capital 26:11 – The real danger Chasing hacks before mastering fundamentals leads to burnout, confusion, and stress. 27:58 – Your power is in the basics These are simple, accessible, and life-changing. 28:04 – Closing message "Have your best Super Life Day ever." Thank You to Our Sponsors Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 35% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community ...
    Más Menos
    28 m
Todas las estrellas
Más relevante
so much information and different perspectives. been learning so much of how to better my life and my family's. he's truly brilliant and on a mission to better the planet. thank you Darin!

Enlightening!

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
So happy this is available. He is such a wise person. Thank you for sharing your insight and knowledge with the world.

Woo Hoo

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
I come from a competitive sport and after an injury that left me contemplating my future in a sport I'm not doing professionally I find myself in a slump and not motivated to train, I have no goals relevant to the sport and that use to be my motivation for training, I am however obsessed with health and approaching training as a form of honoring my body and reaping the physical benefits as a result and not the goal is a great shift of perspective!

Training with a different perspective

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Easy to get into and pay attention. They caught my attention long enough to finish the whole episode and I feel more educated. I'll be doing more research after having listened to this episode.

very informative

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Whether print, television, podcast, or social media, Darin is exceptional. He freely offers the product of his extensive research for the benefit of us all. Darin is mindful of an individual's right to choose and often offers variations of his suggestions that enable an individual to follow their own path to a better life. I really appreciate his mellow, respectful approach to helping us solve our most important challenges.

Darin Knows

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Ver más opiniones