In this powerful episode, Darin Olien sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading expert in the biology of trauma, to dive deep into how our nervous systems carry the scars of early life experiences—and what we can do to finally heal.

Dr. Aimie shares her deeply personal story of adopting a traumatized child while in medical school, how it led her to challenge traditional medicine, and the revolutionary model she’s created for resolving trauma through biology—not just psychology.

This conversation is full of practical insights, emotional resonance, and hope for those who’ve struggled to find healing through conventional paths.

 

 

What You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Welcome to the SuperLife Podcast

[01:45] Who is Dr. Aimie Apigian?

[03:20] The biology of trauma vs. psychology of trauma

[06:05] The moment her adopted son changed her path forever

[08:30] Trauma is stored in the body, not just in the mind

[11:40] Fight, flight, freeze... and “functional freeze” explained

[15:30] How stored trauma becomes a health issue

[18:45] The body's role in trauma healing: polyvagal theory basics

[23:15] Trauma vs. chronic stress: understanding the distinction

[27:00] Why somatic therapy is critical and where to begin

[32:10] Dr. Aimie’s 3-step roadmap to trauma healing

[36:40] The role of the vagus nerve and nervous system regulation

[40:55] How trauma shows up in physical illness and fatigue

[45:15] Tools to move from freeze to flow

[49:35] Why high-performers often suppress their trauma

[53:20] Rewriting your biology: real healing is possible

[57:10] Parenting with regulated nervous systems

[1:00:20] The science behind how trauma affects DNA

[1:04:15] Final reflections: healing yourself is how we heal the world

[1:08:00] Where to find Dr. Aimie and her upcoming programs

[1:10:00] Closing thoughts from Darin

 

 

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Find More From Dr. Aimie Apigian:

• Website: www.biologyoftrauma.com

• Instagram: @draimie

• Follow her YouTube Channel

• Accelerate your trauma healing with her 21 Day Journey

• Pre-Order her upcoming book: The Biology of Trauma

 

 

Find More from Darin Olien:

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Podcast: SuperLife

• Website: https://superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

 

Key Takeaway:

“The body doesn’t forget trauma—even when the mind does. True healing starts when we stop trying to 'think' our way out and start reconnecting with the biology underneath the story.”

Today’s solo episode is an urgent call to wake up to the crumbling systems all around us—healthcare, food, energy, water, housing, the environment and start reclaiming our power, one decision at a time. Darin peels back the curtain on how these systems were designed not to serve us, but to profit off our disconnection. But this isn’t a rant—it’s a roadmap. With grounded action steps, a rallying cry for sovereignty, and heartfelt encouragement, Darin offers a path forward to opt out of the Matrix and build a better reality together.

 

 

What You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Welcome & why this episode is different [02:11] These systems aren’t broken they’re failing us. Here's what we can do [03:21] Health or disease care? Why the system profits from your sickness [05:22] Micro vs. macro: how real food and policy change go hand-in-hand [08:11] Water: how tap water is filled with toxins and what to do about it [10:34] The dirty truth about power: fires, pollution, and the case for solar [12:59] From fossil fuels to microgrids: the real solutions that are being ignored [14:45] Food as poison: how ultra-processed foods hijack your biology [15:22] Cook at home. Buy local. And why your food choices matter more than ever [16:50] Shelter or sickness? How your home might be silently harming you [17:31] Flame retardants, VOCs, EMFs: what to reduce and how [18:45] Why you should turn off your Wi-Fi at night and use airplane mode [19:43] Healthcare or symptom care? The call for functional medicine and policy change [21:10] The environment is a mirror: species extinction, pollution, and the cost of convenience [22:45] Personal action: the power of conscious consumption and daily decisions [24:23] Take your power back: how to become the CEO of your life [25:27] It’s not about complaining, it's about creating a new paradigm [27:04] Final thoughts: this is your invitation to live a SuperLife [28:30] A sneak peek into Darin’s upcoming SuperLife community on Patreon

 

 

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• Podcast: SuperLife

• Website: https://superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

 

Key Quote:

“You are not powerless, no matter who you are. We are the creators. But first, we must see the system. If we don’t see it, we don’t change anything. Then we must opt out of these systems that are harming us and the environment, and opt into building a new one, one step at a time.”

 

 

Join the SuperLife Movement on Patreon:

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Bibliography:

CDC. Chronic Disease and Health Promotion. https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/costs/index.htm

New England Journal of Medicine. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa1906848

EWG Tap Water Database. https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/

IEA World Energy Outlook 2023. https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2023

BMJ Global Health. https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/6/e003228

EPA Indoor Air Quality. https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality

WHO Global Health Spending. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240042566

IPBES Global Biodiversity Assessment. https://ipbes.net/global-assessment

 

In this eye-opening episode, Darin welcomes Charlie Goldsmith, an energy healer whose mysterious abilities have both fascinated and confounded the scientific community. Charlie has spent decades helping people with chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and emotional wounds — often with nothing more than his presence and intention. In this intimate and inspiring conversation, Darin and Charlie explore the nature of subtle energy, the limits of traditional medicine, and how we might reframe healing altogether.

Charlie opens up about his journey — from being a skeptical teenager to working with top researchers and medical professionals who’ve witnessed his unexplained results. They also confront the criticisms he’s faced, discuss the ethics of energy healing, and examine what it means to be “scientific” in a world that’s only beginning to measure the invisible.

 

 

What You’ll Learn (Timecodes)

00:00 – Meet Charlie Goldsmith: The healer science couldn’t explain 04:05 – Charlie’s first awakening: “It just started happening one day” 07:42 – Healing autoimmune diseases with only energy? What the research says 12:19 – The skeptics, the media, and staying grounded in truth 17:50 – Can energy healing be measured with science? Or does it demand a new paradigm? 21:38 – The “miracles” that turned doctors into believers 26:14 – Healing vs curing: Why words matter in the world of energy work 30:20 – Placebo, intention, and how the body listens to belief 35:03 – The ethics of charging money for healing 39:28 – Why some people don’t heal — and what Charlie has learned about that 44:50 – How Charlie manages his gift without losing himself 48:37 – Energy hygiene: What healers must do to stay clear 52:41 – Can anyone learn this? Charlie on trainable intuition and access 58:12 – What Charlie believes is really going on when people heal 01:03:30 – Darin’s reflections on skepticism, energy, and embodied truth 01:06:25 – Charlie’s final message for listeners who are curious, doubtful, or in pain

 

 

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  Find More From Charlie Goldsmith

Website: charliegoldsmith.comInstagram: @charliegoldsmithTV Series: The HealerBook: Human Medicine (Coming Soon)

 

 

Find More from Darin Olien

Instagram: @darinolienPodcast: SuperLifeBook: Fatal Conveniences

 

 

Key Takeaway Quote

“Science isn’t always about what’s already measurable — sometimes it’s about discovering what we haven’t figured out how to measure yet. Healing is real, and it doesn’t always look the way we expect.”

In this uplifting solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien dives into the science and soul of happiness—what it really is, why we’ve misunderstood it, and how we can rewire ourselves for true contentment. Backed by decades of research (including the 85-year Harvard study on happiness), Darin explores the power of relationships, gratitude, movement, nature, and intention-setting as daily tools for thriving.

Whether you're feeling disconnected or just looking for new ways to deepen your joy and resilience, this episode is packed with actionable steps, mindset shifts, and real talk to help you reconnect with what truly matters.

 

 

What You’ll Learn:

00:02:15 – The true art and science of happiness in a chaotic world 00:03:45 – How to build resilience by stepping outside the “matrix” 00:04:21 – The #1 predictor of long-term health and happiness 00:06:35 – Harvard’s 85-year study on relationships and longevity 00:08:12 – How close connections protect your brain and body 00:09:48 – Why “social fitness” is just as important as physical fitness 00:11:16 – The surprising benefits of aging: boundaries & positivity 00:12:32 – Meaningful goals vs. meaningless ambition 00:14:10 – Darin’s mindfulness and breathing routines for mental clarity 00:15:46 – Why sleep is the ultimate superpower (and how he gets 8.5 hours) 00:16:13 – Micro-habits that reset your mood instantly 00:17:56 – The ripple effect of small acts of kindness 00:18:16 – Using nature and awe as powerful antidepressants 00:19:46 – Smiling as a nervous system hack 00:20:04 – Reframing negative thoughts and using them for insight 00:21:42 – The power of deliberately scheduling positivity 00:22:25 – Why writing out your “perfect day” can transform your life 00:24:39 – How contentment is your default state (and how to return to it) 00:25:23 – Darin’s upcoming Patreon and the future of SuperLife content

 

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Get More From Darin Olien:

Website: www.darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

 

Key Takeaway:

"The science is clear—happiness isn't something you chase. It's something you build. One small choice at a time."

 

 

Bibliography of Key Studies on Happiness, Contentment, and Positive Outlook:

Positive Relationships and Happiness

· Harvard Study of Adult Development: An ongoing 85-year longitudinal study identifying strong, positive relationships as the single strongest predictor of long-term health and happiness. https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org

· Larson, R., Mannell, R., & Zuzanek, J. (1986). “Daily experiences of mood: A study of the relationships between social activities and happiness”.

· Baumeister, R. & Leary, M. (1995); Bowlby, J. (1969); Deci, E. & Ryan, R. (2000): Theories and empirical work on subjective well-being and close relationships.

· Argyle, M. (2001); Dolan, P., Peasgood, T., & White, M. (2008): Links between quality relationships and happiness.

Mindfulness and Mental Health

· Keng, S.-L., Smoski, M.J., & Robins, C.J. (2011). “Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Health: A Review of Empirical Studies.” Clinical Psychology Review, 31(6),

1041–1056. Review of empirical research on mindfulness interventions.

· Systematic review and meta-analysis (Frontiers in Public Health, 2023): Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep.

· American Psychological Association (APA): Review of over 200 studies showing mindfulness meditation reduces stress, anxiety, and negative affect.

Gratitude and Well-Being

· Emmons, R.A. & McCullough, M.E. (2003). “Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life.”.

· Dickerhoof, R. (2007); Froh, J.J. et al. (2008, 2011); Wood, A.M. et al. (2010): Multiple studies examining gratitude journaling and life satisfaction.

· Wood, A.M. et al. (2010–2016): Research into how gratitude predicts sleep quality, personality, and subjective well-being.

· Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023): Gratitude interventions linked to increases in life satisfaction, mental health, and reduced anxiety.

· Harvard Health (2024): Overview of gratitude’s effects on health, sleep, and happiness.

Growth Mindset and Happiness

· Berg, J. M., Wrzesniewski, A., Grant, A. M., Kurkoski, J., & Welle, B. (2022). “Getting unstuck: The effects of growth mindsets about the self and job on happiness at work.” Journal of Applied Psychology.

· Yang, Y., et al. (2022). “The Influence of Growth Mindset on the Mental Health and Life Perception of College Students.” Frontiers in Psychology.

· MindVue Profile Study: Correlations between mindset factors and happiness, highlighting impacts of growth mindset.

Kindness, Acts of Kindness, and Well-Being

· Otake, K. et al. (2006). “Happy people become happier through kindness: A counting kindnesses intervention”.

· University of Ohio study (2023): Compared acts of kindness, social activity, and cognitive therapy—finding acts of kindness improve life satisfaction and social connection.

· Uprise Health: Report on neurochemical and well-being benefits of performing and receiving acts of kindness.

In this eye-opening episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Ethan Brown, the founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, to dismantle the myths surrounding meat consumption, plant-based diets, and our broken food system. From the shocking history of antibiotics in livestock to the biochemical impact of processed meat on our health, this conversation goes far beyond nutrition.

Ethan reveals the origin story of Beyond Meat, the real science behind their plant-based protein innovation, and how industrial meat production has warped our connection to nature and sustainability. If you’ve ever questioned what’s on your plate—or why it matters—this is the episode that will shift your entire perspective.

 

 

What You’ll Learn

00:00 – The shocking truth about modern meat production 03:40 – How antibiotics revolutionized (and broke) the livestock industry 07:25 – Why the idea of “natural” meat is a dangerous illusion 11:50 – The environmental cost of factory farming 16:30 – Ethan’s mission: bringing meat back to its roots—without animals 21:15 – How Beyond Meat was built using muscle structure science 26:10 – The protein lie: what you’re really getting in meat 31:45 – Why this isn’t just about health—it’s about national security 36:30 – Can plants really replace meat? The biochemical breakdown 41:05 – The emotional and political resistance to changing food systems 46:00 – What we get wrong about taste, texture, and satisfaction 51:30 – The ethics of food, farming, and our treatment of animals 55:45 – Ethan’s vision for the future of food 59:50 – How consumers are the key to real change 01:02:10 – The one shift you can make right now 01:04:00 – Final thoughts from Ethan: “This is about returning to nature—not replacing it.”

 

 

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Find More From Ethan Brown:

• Website: https://beyondmeat.com

• Instagram: @beyondmeat

• Learn More: Beyond Meat’s Mission

 

Find More from Darin Olien:

• Website: https://superlife.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Podcast: SuperLife

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

Key Takeaway

“This isn’t about replacing meat—it’s about restoring nature. The closer we eat to the source, the more we support not just our bodies, but the entire planet.” – Ethan Brown

What if the digital revolution that’s “changing the world” is actually draining it? In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin pulls back the curtain on the massive, often-ignored energy and environmental costs of artificial intelligence. From water-hungry data centers to electricity loads that rival entire nations, Darin breaks down how our reliance on AI is colliding with our fragile global infrastructure—and what it means for humanity’s future.

But this isn’t a fear-fest. It’s a wake-up call and a rallying cry. Darin reveals why he’s more optimistic than ever about the clean energy technologies already being deployed—technologies that could power the future without destroying it. If you care about the planet, your health, and what kind of world we’re building, this one’s for you.

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

00:00 – What’s powering AI? Not magic—massive electricity 01:45 – Are we building a smarter world… or a less livable one? 03:15 – Why most modern systems are imploding by design 04:30 – The overlooked energy load behind AI and data centers 06:45 – 1,287 megawatts… to train just one AI model 07:30 – Global data centers are using 2% of all electricity 08:10 – Water: AI’s other resource you didn’t think about 09:30 – 700,000 liters of water to train a model?! 10:45 – The moral dilemma: Should AI take priority over food and water? 12:00 – Communities paying the price as bills and emissions rise 13:30 – Are we spending billions to make machines smarter while humans suffer? 15:45 – This isn’t about bashing AI—it’s about using it right 17:00 – Darin’s personal friends in real clean energy innovation 18:30 – Infinite power sources exist—we just need to scale them 20:00 – Why you don’t see these real innovators on social media 21:45 – AI is here to stay—but what kind of AI will we build? 23:30 – Clean power, social justice, environmental restoration—all possible 25:00 – The systems are failing, but we don’t have to 26:30 – You don’t have to sell your soul to technology 27:30 – Darin’s ultimate message: optimism, agency, and alignment

 

 

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Find More from Darin Olien:

🌱 Instagram: @darinolien 🎙️ Podcast: SuperLife with Darin Olien 📘 Book: Fatal Conveniences 💻 Website: Superlife.com

 

 

Key Takeaway:

“The future isn’t being built by machines. It’s being built by our choices. We can use these tools to accelerate justice, wellness, and restoration—or we can watch the old systems collapse. Either way, the choice is ours.” – Darin Olien

 

 

Resources and Bibliography: 

MIT: Energy use of generative AI - https://news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117  

IEA: AI data center projections - https://www.iea.org/news/ai-is-set-to-drive-surging-electricity-demand  

Columbia University: US power demands for AI - https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/ai-power-demand-and-u-s-energy-policy/  

Environmental impact of AI - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_artificial_intelligence  

Public health costs of AI energy demand - https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.06288  

Justice & ethics of AI infrastructure - https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.10390  

Google $3B hydropower deal - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-15/google-to-spend-3-billion-in-ai-hydropower-deal-with-brookfield  

Exowatt solar thermal system - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exowatt  

Biden Executive Order on AI and energy - https://apnews.com/article/7458d9d1bb537929c5dcfb5192695223  

 

In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin Olien unpacks one of the most ancient and powerful healing practices known to humanity: fasting. From the perspective of cutting-edge science, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine, Darin breaks down how abstaining from food—done correctly—can reset your biology, boost longevity, and unlock your body’s natural healing intelligence.

Drawing on the work of pioneers like Paul Bragg and modern fasting experts like Dr. Valter Longo, Darin shares his own experiences with water-only fasting and explains how it’s helping him prepare for stem cell treatments. But this isn’t just about calories—it’s about sovereignty. Whether you’re new to fasting or already practice intermittent or prolonged fasts, this episode will expand your understanding and help you align your fasting approach with your unique body type and season of life.

 

 

What You’ll Learn (Timestamps)

00:00 – Why fasting is powerful and why this isn’t medical advice 01:15 – Fasting meets Western science, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine 02:00 – Darin’s personal fasting journey and stem cell preparation 03:20 – The legacy of Paul Bragg and the ancient roots of fasting 05:00 – "You are what you eat, breathe, drink, think, say, and do" 06:00 – Fasting as a return to ancestral healing 07:30 – How fasting affects digestive fire in Ayurveda 09:00 – Chinese medicine’s take on fasting and chi balance 10:45 – What is intermittent fasting? Scientific and spiritual benefits 12:15 – Body type considerations: kapha, pitta, vata & circadian rhythms 14:00 – Alternate-day fasting: who it works for and who it doesn’t 15:20 – Seasonal fasting and syncing with nature 16:30 – 36-hour fasts, 5:2 protocols, and fasting mimicking diets 17:30 – Ketosis, autophagy, stem cell activation & longevity boosts 18:40 – Women and fasting: why it must be tailored to your cycle 19:45 – Fasting as a spiritual reset, not a punishment 21:00 – Sometimes doing nothing is the most powerful healing

 

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Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: The Super Life Show Book: Fatal Conveniences Website: superlife.com

 

 

Key Takeaway Quote:

“Fasting isn’t just biohacking—it’s bio-returning. It’s returning to the rhythms that governed our ancestors. It’s giving your body permission to heal, rest, and remember its natural intelligence.”

 

 

Bibliography and Resources:

• (Peterson, 2024) 

• (Huang et al., 2021) 

• (Gonciarz et al., 2024) 

• (Aoun et al., 2020) 

• (Bhoumik et al., 2020) 

• (Longo & Panda, 2016) 

• (Epstein et al., 2021) 

• (Muñoz et al., 2020) 

• (Paukkonen et al., 2024) 

In this soul-expanding episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Dr. Alysa Conger—a psychic medium, intuitive coach, and somatic therapist—to explore a radical truth: we all have the ability to access intuition and psychic gifts—if we’re willing to listen. Alysa shares her powerful story of personal loss, her father's suicide, and how it became the catalyst for her life’s mission to reconnect people to their deepest selves.

Together, Darin and Alysa unravel the societal disconnection from intuition, how modern life has numbed our innate abilities, and why we’re more capable of profound connection than we’ve been led to believe. They dive into the importance of movement, breathwork, shadow work, and how even your greatest fears might hold the key to your freedom. This conversation will inspire you to pause, listen, and trust the quiet voice inside you. You just might realize you’re more intuitive than you ever imagined.

What You’ll Learn:

00:00 – Darin introduces Alysa and the journey into psychic connection 03:11 – The real reason most people feel disconnected from intuition 06:24 – Alysa’s origin story: The trauma that catalyzed her psychic awakening 10:30 – Darin and Alysa’s emotional parallel: Their fathers, addiction, and unfulfilled dreams 17:42 – The undeniable moments that proved Alysa’s psychic gifts 20:58 – The role of movement and breathwork in accessing intuition 24:16 – Why surrender and stillness are the true gateways to inner knowing 28:33 – Learning to interpret the “language” of intuitive downloads 33:12 – Alysa’s practical tools to help clients reconnect with their own guidance 37:27 – Why shadow work is essential for intuitive living 41:04 – Facing fear and stepping into your most vulnerable dreams 45:51 – Darin and Alysa’s on-air commitment to overcoming their creative fears 49:29 – Collective shifts: Why more people are waking up to their true power 53:04 – Alysa’s warning: How harming children impacts the collective energy 56:39 – Why some people will never see the truth—and why that’s okay 59:15 – The ultimate starting point: Getting quiet and trusting yourself

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Find More From Dr. Alysa Conger:

• Instagram: @alysamconger 

• Website: hellowhosaidthat.com 

Find More from Darin Olien:

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Podcast: SuperLife Podcast

• Website: superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

Key Takeaway:

“You’re not broken—you’ve just been disconnected. Intuition is your birthright. It’s not some mystical gift reserved for a few—it’s a muscle that you can choose to strengthen, right here, right now.” — Dr. Alysa Conger

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.

 

 

What You’ll Learn (Timestamps)

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

 

  More information to learn about this subject:

Is My Air Conditioner Killing Me? | TIME Magazine

The air conditioning trap: how cold air is heating the world | The Guardian

The Future of Cooling – Opportunities for energy efficient air conditioning | Report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) 

How Tech is Redefining the Future of Air Conditioning | One Zero 

Can you cool a house without air conditioning? | BBC – Future

 

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Find More from Darin Olien:

Instagram: @darinolienPodcast: superlife.com/podcastsWebsite: superlife.comBook: Fatal Conveniences

 

 

Key Takeaway:

"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."

 

S​​uperLife Podcast: Turning Pain into Purpose with Jeff Turner

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.

 

 

What You’ll Learn (Timestamps)

• 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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Find More From Jeff Turner:

• Instagram: @jeffturnermusik

• Music: Spotify – Jeff Turner

• Website: wamowamo.com

 

 

Find More From Darin Olien

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Podcast: SuperLife Podcast

• Website: superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

 

Key Takeaway

"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