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

 

 

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Website: robynobrien.com Instagram: @robynobrienusa Book: Seeding Innovation

 

 

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Key Takeaway:

“Pain is sacred. It strips away what’s false and shows you what matters.” – Robyn O’Brien

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 achieve—but to tune into?

• 01:40 – The myth of chasing the right job, body, partner for joy

• 02:15 – Happiness isn’t an emotion—it’s coherence between soul and action

• 03:20 – The ego’s tyrannical grip—and how to loosen it

• 04:45 – When your soul and your choices align, that’s freedom

• 05:30 – Darin’s reflections on “Down to Earth,” purpose, and surrender

• 07:00 – This episode is an invitation—not a lecture—to remember

• 08:00 – The truth: you’re already whole, you just forgot

• 09:00 – Silence, stillness, and telling the ego to shut up

• 10:50 – You’re not a victim of life. You’re a co-creator of it.

• 11:25 – Stop outsourcing your happiness—take your power back

• 11:55 – Pain as fuel. Struggle as sculptor. Your life is a canvas

• 13:00 – Forgiveness isn’t about excusing—it’s about reclaiming energy

• 13:45 – The daily rituals Darin uses to live a Super Life

• 15:15 – Gratitude isn’t a grand gesture—it’s a clear connection

• 16:35 – We waste so much energy waiting for the world to change

• 18:00 – Who’s in your orbit? Do they mirror your greatness?

• 18:55 – What you consume creates your reality—way beyond food

• 20:15 – Why the inner world is infinitely more important than the outer

• 22:10 – From mountaintop quests to silent revelations

• 23:00 – Serendipity arrives when you get out of your own way

• 24:40 – Life doesn’t give you meaning—you give life meaning

• 25:00 – Conscious partnership, real reflection, and loving accountability

• 26:40 – Pain is sacred. It strips away the false and reveals the truth

• 28:30 – You are allowed to change. You are allowed to start again

• 30:00 – Don’t ask what’s trending—ask what makes you feel alive

• 31:15 – The SuperLife is within you—go investigate it

• 31:45 – Final thoughts + join the community of Super Lifers

 

 

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.

 

 

Find More From Darin Olien:

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

• Wellness Tools: superlife.com

 

Key Takeaway:

"Life doesn’t give us meaning. We give life meaning. And it starts by listening—not to the world, but to your soul." – Darin Olien

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

 

 

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Grab your copy and take the first step toward a cleaner, stronger, and more resilient you.

 

 

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Find More From Dr. Aly Cohen:

• Website: thesmarthuman.com

• Instagram: @thesmarthuman

• Book: Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them

 

 

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

What if the clarity you’re seeking—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—has always been hiding in the plants around you?

In this solo episode, Darin Olien dives deep into the world of clarogenic plants—natural allies that indigenous cultures have used for centuries to unlock focus, purpose, and deep inner harmony. From adaptogens and dream-inducing herbs to ancient sacred botanicals used in vision quests and spiritual rituals, this episode opens a new portal to understanding clarity not as something to chase—but something to remember.

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Welcome to the SuperLife solo episode on clarogenic plants

• 01:00 – What “clarogenic” really means: mental, physical, and spiritual clarity

• 02:10 – These aren’t just detox tools—they’re consciousness-enhancers

• 03:00 – Why our modern world clouds our system: EMFs, stress, food, tech

• 04:00 – Ayahuasca, vision quests, and Darin’s early plant medicine experiences

• 06:00 – Plants that bring clarity without psychedelics: assam, sacred tobacco, and nicotine

• 08:00 – Iboga and its role in trauma release and truth-seeking

• 09:00 – Elevation plants: kanna, kola nut, and their brain-enhancing effects

• 10:00 – Sage and sweetgrass: clarity of space as a spiritual detox

• 11:00 – Tulsi, Bacopa, sandalwood, reishi, and herbs that calm and clear

• 13:00 – Ginseng, Schisandra, and the “chi” of hormonal balance

• 14:00 – Kava for emotional stability and nervous system clarity

• 15:00 – Noni and durian: pungent powerhouses for detox and calm

• 16:00 – Studies backing bacopa, Rhodiola, and ginkgo for cognition

• 17:00 – Gōtu Kola and its antioxidant, brain-clearing properties

• 18:00 – The true purpose of herbs: they are information, not just nutrition

• 19:00 – Liver clarity through milk thistle, dandelion, burdock root

• 20:00 – Chlorella, spirulina, and their role in cellular cleansing

• 21:00 – Internal vs. external sage: clearing your space and your system

• 22:00 – Frankincense for depression, Tulsi for divine connection

• 23:00 – How to build your own daily ritual of clarogenesis

• 24:00 – Darin’s parasite cleanse experience + physical stagnation

• 25:00 – Why detox is emotional and spiritual, not just physical

• 26:00 – Plants help you remember who you are

• 27:00 – This is more than health—it’s a revolution of clarity

• 28:00 – Final thoughts: clarity is alignment, not hustle

 

 

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Find More From Darin Olien:

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• Instagram: @darinolien

• SuperLife Products: superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

Key Takeaway:

"These plants don’t just heal you. They help you remember who you are." – Darin Olien

What if the invisible forces all around you—Wi-Fi, clothing, sunlight, even your supplements—were shaping your health in ways you never imagined?

In this electrifying episode, Darin sits down with Therasage founder and frequency pioneer Robby Besner to unpack the incredible healing power of infrared, natural light, grounding, and vibrational energy—and how manmade EMFs are quietly hijacking our biology. From new tech that embeds supplement frequencies into wearable cards to cold plunges and Faraday canopies, this conversation is a mind-expanding blueprint for how to live in harmony with the energy around you. You’ll never look at your Wi-Fi router—or your T-shirt—the same way again.

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Welcome + what this episode is really about

• 02:00 – The hidden history of frequency medicine and ancient energy healing

• 04:00 – Tesla, Royal Rife, and the suppressed science of vibrational health

• 06:00 – What red light and infrared therapy really do to your cells

• 08:00 – Why EMFs are biologically incompatible (and how we got here)

• 10:00 – Can your body tell the difference between artificial and natural frequencies?

• 13:00 – What the FCC and FTC don’t want you to know

• 15:00 – Firefighters vs. cell towers: the lawsuit that revealed too much

• 17:00 – The shocking rise of electro-sensitivity and immune dysfunction

• 20:00 – How synthetic clothing is draining your body’s natural energy

• 23:00 – New tools: frequency cards, holograms, and heart rate variability testing

• 26:00 – Can a sticker carry the frequency of a supplement?

• 28:00 – Is your Wi-Fi router slowly destroying your sleep?

• 31:00 – What you can do right now to reduce EMF stress at home

• 34:00 – Children, screens, and RF baby monitors: what no one’s warning parents about

• 36:00 – The problem with “smartifying” our homes and devices

• 39:00 – Why Western medicine isn’t built to solve this problem

• 41:00 – The importance of turning off your tech, and tuning into the body

• 43:00 – Frequency-encoded nutrition: is it the future of supplements?

• 46:00 – The infrared sauna: ancient therapy meets modern science

• 49:00 – Cultures that grew up with sauna: longer life, better health

• 51:00 – The exponential effect of avoiding toxins and applying healing tools

• 54:00 – Why “just turning off your Wi-Fi” can change your life

• 56:00 – The illusion of “normal”—how stress is slowly normalized

• 58:00 – Cold plunges, courage, and breaking limiting beliefs

• 01:01:00 – Good stress vs. toxic stress: the key to transformation

• 01:03:00 – Community, coherence, and attracting high-frequency people

• 01:04:00 – Final thoughts on how to take back your health, one frequency at a time

 

 

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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:

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• Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order.

 

 

Find More From Robby Besner:

• Website: therasage.com

• Instagram: @therasage360

 

 

Connect with Darin Olien:

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

• Longevity Tools + Detox Kits: superlife.com

 

Key Takeaway:

"You’re either sprinting toward disease—or stacking subtle habits that make healing inevitable. Frequency is the missing piece." – Robby Besner

 

What if aging isn’t inevitable—and you could clear out the cellular garbage that’s holding you back?

In this science-packed solo episode, Darin dives deep into the world of senescent cells (aka zombie cells), the silent drivers of chronic inflammation, disease, and aging. You’ll learn about senolytic compounds, powerful botanicals, adaptogens, and common-sense practices that can help your body detox, repair, and rejuvenate at the cellular level.

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Welcome + sponsor: Thera Sage + intro to PEMF and red light healing

• 02:15 – What are senescent cells and why should you care?

• 03:00 – Zombie cells: what they are and how they destroy your health

• 04:00 – Why some cells refuse to die + how they drive aging

• 05:00 – Synergetic compounds that help eliminate senescent cells

• 06:00 – What triggers zombie cell buildup (stress, sleep, food, toxins)

• 08:00 – The link between processed foods and zombie cell survival

• 09:00 – Chronic inflammation blocks your body’s cleanup system

• 10:00 – The real role of mitochondria in clearing zombie cells

• 11:00 – How antibiotics + pharmaceuticals impair this process

• 12:00 – Pharma’s interest in senolytic drugs (and why lifestyle wins)

• 13:00 – Nature’s medicine: adaptogens, botanicals, and medicinal mushrooms

• 14:00 – Top natural senolytics: quercetin, fisetin, reishi, rhodiola, ashwagandha

• 16:00 – Consistency > instant fixes when it comes to natural medicine

• 17:00 – Fasting, autophagy, and the science behind programmed cell death

• 18:00 – Diet hacks: polyphenols, cruciferous veggies, omega-3s, spirulina

• 20:00 – Lifestyle reset: exercise, sleep, morning sunlight, and breath

• 22:00 – Detoxing fatal conveniences: plastics, pesticides, and dirty water

• 24:00 – How simple choices power up your cell-clearing systems

• 25:00 – Final message: common sense + science = your Super Life

 

 

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Connect with Darin Olien:

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

• Platform & Products: superlife.com

 

 

Key Takeaway:

"The zombie cells aren’t the problem—our daily choices are. And the solution is already in nature." – Darin Olien

What if everything you’ve been taught about happiness… is wrong?

Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, Dr. Laurie Santos, joins Darin to dismantle the biggest myths we believe about fulfillment—and reveal what actually works. From social comparison and toxic positivity to hedonic adaptation and brain rewiring, this episode offers science-backed, soul-refreshing insights that just might change your life.

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Welcome to the show + sponsor message (Thera Sage)

• 02:00 – What sparked Laurie’s lifelong study of happiness

• 04:00 – The crisis of mental health in students—and why it matters for everyone

• 06:00 – Why getting into Yale didn’t make students happier

• 08:00 – The "arrival fallacy" and the myth of circumstantial happiness

• 10:00 – Why our culture is confused—and our brains are wired backwards

• 12:00 – Hedonic adaptation: why nothing stays good for long

• 14:00 – How dopamine, comparison, and fear cycles keep us stuck

• 16:00 – Natural selection didn’t design you to be happy

• 18:00 – Why living in the present moment is harder than ever

• 20:00 – The devastating impact of tech on joy, connection, and presence

• 22:00 – Why even small social gestures create massive emotional shifts

• 24:00 – The toxic trap of “Good Vibes Only”

• 26:00 – What negative emotions are really trying to tell you

• 28:00 – Gratitude for the signal: rethinking anger, frustration, and overwhelm

• 30:00 – Curiosity over judgment: why your emotion isn’t the problem

• 32:00 – How to begin shifting when you feel stuck and disconnected

• 34:00 – The misunderstood power of self-compassion

• 36:00 – “Go gentle”: the science of slow, sustainable success

• 38:00 – Reclaiming your values in a noisy, comparison-driven world

• 40:00 – The science of time affluence and behavioral change

• 42:00 – Mindset, mindfulness, and the daily rituals that shift perspective

• 44:00 – How awe rewires the brain and inspires action

• 46:00 – Finding wonder in nature, stillness, and even YouTube

• 48:00 – What dogs can teach us about presence

• 50:00 – How to train happiness in kids (and ourselves)

• 52:00 – The #1 truth about happiness most people ignore

• 54:00 – Why knowing the science isn’t enough—you have to live it

• 56:00 – From Aristotle to modern science: the path to the “good life”

• 58:00 – Final insights + how to pursue lasting fulfillment

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

• Thera Sage – Premium red light, PEMF & infrared tools for total-body wellness 🌿 Get 15% off at therasage.com with code DARIN

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Follow Dr. Laurie Santos:

• Podcast: The Happiness Lab

• Yale Course: Psychology and the Good Life

• Instagram: @lauriesantosofficial

 

 

Connect with Darin Olien:

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

• SuperLife Platform: superlife.com

 

 

Key Takeaway:

"Your brain wasn’t built to make you happy—it was built to keep you alive. But you get to decide how to live." – Dr. Laurie Santos

What if you’re not lost—you’re just living by someone else’s script?

In this raw and empowering solo episode, Darin takes you on a journey of truth, reconnection, and resilience. This isn’t just motivation—it’s a blueprint for anyone ready to detach from toxic programming, reconnect to purpose, and finally remember who they are. Blending science, soul, and storytelling, this is your reminder that you are not broken—you’re buried. And it’s time to rise.

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Super Life + the episode’s intention

• 00:33 – Shoutout to Thera Sage + the healing tech Darin swears by

• 02:28 – What if everything you were taught about life is backwards?

• 03:42 – Distraction, numbness, and the illusion of fulfillment

• 05:06 – Why simply saying “hello” is radical healing

• 06:30 – What science says about purpose, presence, and longevity

• 07:43 – Mindfulness + nature: the real biohack

• 08:40 – Emotional fulfillment over empty success

• 09:45 – Viktor Frankl, meaning through suffering, and choosing growth

• 10:24 – Why society keeps us anxious, and how to escape it

• 10:51 – The SuperMind program: Darin’s neuroscience-backed mental reset

• 12:05 – Stress, sleep, energy, workouts—how SuperMind adapts to your day

• 13:53 – “Those who have a why can bear almost any how”

• 14:34 – What it really means to live a super life

• 15:43 – You don’t need to quit your job or run away—just realign

• 16:56 – The “No Mask Day” + radical honesty with yourself

• 18:44 – Move. Breathe. Be in nature. Craft your own success

• 20:04 – Happiness only exists here and now—not after “the goal”

• 21:16 – Super Life isn’t a brand—it’s a remembering

• 22:23 – Darin’s early trauma and how disconnection nearly ended him

• 23:35 – Meet resistance with your values, not with fear

• 24:10 – Divorce, relocation, millions—none of it will save you

• 25:02 – The weed through concrete: nature’s lesson in resilience

• 26:17 – Darin’s final call: join the movement and live your super life

 

 

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:

• Thera Sage – Premium infrared, PEMF & red light tools for total cellular healing. 🧠 Get 15% off at therasage.com with code DARIEN

 

 

Connect with Darin Olien:

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

 

Key Takeaway:

"You don’t need more hacks. You need to remember who you are." – Darin Olien

What if stress could make you stronger, not sicker?

In this expansive episode, Darin sits down with Jeff Krasno, founder of Commune, to explore how we’ve misunderstood stress, disconnection, and the root causes of modern disease. Jeff shares how he reversed his diabetes, lost 60 pounds, and found a deeper life purpose through ritual, food, breath, movement, and community. Together, they unpack what it means to live a conscious life in a profit-driven world—and why connection, storytelling, and stillness might be the most powerful forms of medicine we have left.

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Why Jeff’s journey matters

• 03:20 – Jeff’s wake-up call: Reversing diabetes and losing 60 pounds

• 08:14 – What “Commune” really means and why it’s more than a platform

• 13:45 – The biology of stress and how “good stress” heals you

• 18:21 – Why the body needs challenge—but not chaos

• 24:02 – How capitalism trains us to forget ritual, nature, and presence

• 29:17 – Food, breath, movement, and storytelling as modern medicine

• 35:41 – Loneliness is the new inflammation: the social health crisis

• 42:03 – Raising kids in a distracted world and building community offline

• 47:29 – How writing “Commusings” changed Jeff’s biology

• 53:22 – The science of storytelling: what it does to your nervous system

• 58:17 – How the body listens when you live your truth

• 1:03:44 – The intersection of health, spirit, economy, and purpose

• 1:08:12 – Can capitalism and wellness co-exist? A deep dive

• 1:13:29 – Why Jeff believes “aging in reverse” is possible

• 1:17:08 – The future of community: from digital back to sacred

• 1:23:56 – What Jeff wants everyone to know about being human

• 1:27:45 – Final thoughts and closing reflections from Darin and Jeff

 

 

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.

 

 

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Find More From Jeff Krasno:

• Website: onecommune.com

• Podcast: Commune with Jeff Krasno

• Newsletter: Commusings

• Instagram: @jeffkrasno

• Book: Good Stress

 

 

Connect with Darin Olien:

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

 

Key Takeaway:

"We don’t need to eliminate stress—we need to learn how to dance with it." – Jeff Krasno

 

What if the air freshener in your car was more dangerous than the pollution outside?

In this explosive episode, Darin reveals what’s really inside those “harmless” little trees hanging from car mirrors—and why they could be silently damaging your health. Backed by real science and peer-reviewed studies, Darin uncovers the shocking truth about volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the health effects on the brain and lungs, and the corporations that won’t label them. You’ll also learn how to detox your air, reclaim your health, and even start a grassroots movement to get a fragrance-free option in ride shares like Uber and Lyft.

Studies:

1. There’s this study called “Volatile Chemical Emissions from Car Air Fresheners”—and wow. Researchers analyzed 12 popular car fresheners—those trees, clips, sprays, gels—you name it. Here’s what they found: 546 volatile organic compounds. That’s VOCs. Out of those, 30 were considered potentially hazardous—things like formaldehyde, benzene, and other stuff you definitely don’t want marinating your brain. And you know what’s wild?
Not a single one of those hazardous chemicals was listed on the label.
(Steinemann et al., 2020)

2. There’s a study called “Fragranced Consumer Products: Effects on Asthmatics”—and it found that over 64% of people with asthma reported real symptoms from these scented products: wheezing, headaches, even full-on asthma attacks. And 41% said air fresheners were the trigger (Steinemann, 2017).

3. Another one? “Migraine Headaches and Fragranced Consumer Products.” Nearly half of the people who get migraines said air fresheners specifically set them off (Steinemann & Nematollahi, 2020).

4. And if you’re neurodivergent—like folks with autism? This next one breaks my heart.
In the study “Fragranced Consumer Products: Effects on Autistic Adults,” 83.7% of autistic individuals said fragranced products triggered serious neurological and respiratory problems—and 63% said air fresheners were one of the worst offenders (Steinemann, 2018).

5. In a study out of Nigeria, researchers exposed mice to a solid commercial air freshener. After a few weeks, the mice showed increased anxiety, depression-like behavior, memory loss, and signs of oxidative stress in the brain. Their brains were literally under chemical assault.
The study's called “Neurobehavioral Effects of Prolonged Exposure to Solid Air Freshener in Mice.” Check it out—it’s eye-opening (Umukoro et al., 2019).

6. Sorry to tell you… greenwashed products aren’t any better. In the same 2020 study I mentioned earlier, researchers tested “natural” versions too—and found no meaningful difference in the chemicals they released (Steinemann et al., 2020).

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Introduction: The truth about air fresheners

• 00:44 – Why Darin refuses to use ride shares with scent trees

• 01:50 – The hidden study on VOCs in popular car air fresheners

• 02:30 – 546 chemicals discovered—30 considered hazardous

• 03:00 – Where is the regulation? Why there are no labels

• 03:55 – Formaldehyde, benzene, and what they do to your body

• 05:00 – The link between asthma, headaches, and fragrances

• 05:45 – 64% of asthmatics report fragrance-triggered symptoms

• 06:25 – What these chemicals do to neurodivergent individuals

• 07:10 – Mice studies: anxiety, memory loss, oxidative stress

• 08:40 – Ubers, Lyfts, and chronic chemical exposure

• 09:15 – “Greenwashed” products are just as toxic

• 10:00 – No regulation, no labeling: the wild west of scent marketing

• 10:50 – A call to action: the Uber/Lyft fragrance-free movement

• 12:02 – How to tag and campaign for safer ride shares

• 13:00 – What you can use instead: baking soda, charcoal, and nature

• 14:40 – Exactly how to ask a driver to remove chemical air fresheners

• 15:41 – Final message: take your air—and your health—back

 

 

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.

 

 

Connect with Darin Olien:

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

 

Key Takeaway:

"Your car shouldn’t smell like a fake ocean breeze—it should smell like clean, chemical-free life." – Darin Olien

 

 

Bibliography:

1. Steinemann, A., et al. (2020). Volatile chemical emissions from car air fresheners. Link

2. Steinemann, A. (2017). Fragranced consumer products: effects on asthmatics. Link

3. Steinemann, A. (2018). Fragranced consumer products: effects on autistic adults. Link

4. Steinemann, A., & Nematollahi, N. (2020). Migraine headaches and fragranced consumer products. Link

5. Umukoro, S., et al. (2019). Neurobehavioral Effects of Prolonged Exposure to Solid Air Freshener in Mice. Link