Ep. 100: Darin Olien - The Indiana Jones, Dan Buettner, Laird Hamilton and Sherlock Holmes of Superfoods
07/29/21 • 70 min
Darin Olien is the "Superman of Superfoods" and the "Indiana Jones of the Best Ingredients" on the planet. For over 20 years, he has literally roamed the world - and you already know this if you watched Season One of his Netflix docu-series with Zac Efron, “Down to Earth,” where they traveled the planet to explore the secrets of good health, longevity, and sustainability.
Olien is also the author of the NY Times best-selling book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome.”
I was stunned to learn just how much we have in common - we’re both from the Midwest, we both are sons of Fathers who grew up around farming and agriculture, we were both collegiate athletes, we’re both NY Times best-selling authors on the subject of health, and today we both spend our days sourcing the best ingredients to bring you healthy, sustainable nutrition in the plantstrong foods we create.
As you’ll hear today, Darin speaks THE TRUTH, but in a way that is filled with purpose and compassion. He discusses:
- How he and Zac propelled the success of "Down to Earth" without being too preachy and off-putting
- How he approaches the subject of climate change, nutrition, and environmental issues, especially with those who may think differently than he does
- His favorite superfoods on the planet
- The life-changing impact of his Father's death
- The abundance and life-giving experience of eating plants
- His perspective on life, particularly after the tragedy of losing his home
- A touch on his fatal conveniences series
This is a man who, through self-motivation and determination, has become a force in the health and nutrition industry. He is living proof that one person can make a global impact.
About Darin Olien
Darin Olien is co-host with Zac Efron on the EmmyTM nominated, #1 Netflix docu-series “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” and host of “The Darin Olien Show” a widely popular podcast curiously exploring people, solutions, and health as well as “Fatal ConveniencesTM” a segment of the show uncovering modern-day flaws and challenges that may be undermining our health and our environment.
Darin is also a highly recognized exotic superfood hunter, supplement formulator, and author of the New York Times bestseller, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit, and eternally awesome.”
He has traveled the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants. In early 2020 Darin launched 121 Tribe, a health APP created to help people live an optimal and sustainable life. Darin is the formulator of the whole-food supplement, “Shakeology”, as well as the plant-based, “Ultimate Reset” 21-day detoxification program. Darin is one of the founders of BarukasTM, a new super nut from the Savannah “Cerrado” of Brazil. Through sustainable business practices, the company is committed to supporting this important biome by planting 20 million Baruzeita trees. In addition, Darin is a partner and advisor to several global environmental and health companies. To learn more about Darin, check out his website and the 121 Tribe program or follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
IG: @darinolien
FB: @DarinOlienOfficial
Twitter: @darinolien
Episode Resources
Darin Olien Website and Resources
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Darin Olien is the "Superman of Superfoods" and the "Indiana Jones of the Best Ingredients" on the planet. For over 20 years, he has literally roamed the world - and you already know this if you watched Season One of his Netflix docu-series with Zac Efron, “Down to Earth,” where they traveled the planet to explore the secrets of good health, longevity, and sustainability.
Olien is also the author of the NY Times best-selling book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome.”
I was stunned to learn just how much we have in common - we’re both from the Midwest, we both are sons of Fathers who grew up around farming and agriculture, we were both collegiate athletes, we’re both NY Times best-selling authors on the subject of health, and today we both spend our days sourcing the best ingredients to bring you healthy, sustainable nutrition in the plantstrong foods we create.
As you’ll hear today, Darin speaks THE TRUTH, but in a way that is filled with purpose and compassion. He discusses:
- How he and Zac propelled the success of "Down to Earth" without being too preachy and off-putting
- How he approaches the subject of climate change, nutrition, and environmental issues, especially with those who may think differently than he does
- His favorite superfoods on the planet
- The life-changing impact of his Father's death
- The abundance and life-giving experience of eating plants
- His perspective on life, particularly after the tragedy of losing his home
- A touch on his fatal conveniences series
This is a man who, through self-motivation and determination, has become a force in the health and nutrition industry. He is living proof that one person can make a global impact.
About Darin Olien
Darin Olien is co-host with Zac Efron on the EmmyTM nominated, #1 Netflix docu-series “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” and host of “The Darin Olien Show” a widely popular podcast curiously exploring people, solutions, and health as well as “Fatal ConveniencesTM” a segment of the show uncovering modern-day flaws and challenges that may be undermining our health and our environment.
Darin is also a highly recognized exotic superfood hunter, supplement formulator, and author of the New York Times bestseller, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit, and eternally awesome.”
He has traveled the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants. In early 2020 Darin launched 121 Tribe, a health APP created to help people live an optimal and sustainable life. Darin is the formulator of the whole-food supplement, “Shakeology”, as well as the plant-based, “Ultimate Reset” 21-day detoxification program. Darin is one of the founders of BarukasTM, a new super nut from the Savannah “Cerrado” of Brazil. Through sustainable business practices, the company is committed to supporting this important biome by planting 20 million Baruzeita trees. In addition, Darin is a partner and advisor to several global environmental and health companies. To learn more about Darin, check out his website and the 121 Tribe program or follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
IG: @darinolien
FB: @DarinOlienOfficial
Twitter: @darinolien
Episode Resources
Darin Olien Website and Resources
Test-Drive the PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner. Enjoy a free 14-Day trial by using code: STARTFRESH at check-out. You will have to input credit card, but you won't be charged if you cancel before the end of the trial period.
Our Virtual PLANTSTOCK Returns September 8-12th - Register today
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