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SuperLife with Darin Olien

SuperLife with Darin Olien

Darin Olien

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 ConveniencesTM. 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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best SuperLife with Darin Olien episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to SuperLife with Darin Olien for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite SuperLife with Darin Olien episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

SuperLife with Darin Olien - #62 April Nemeth on Accessible Sustainability Through Art and Design
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02/09/21 • 53 min

April and I discuss the responsibility we both feel to support companies that take responsibility for their practices. She is incredibly passionate about using her business endeavors not only as a creative outlet for herself but for the world. Every decision made is both environmentally and socially conscious. We talk about her new ceramics line and how her artwork has evolved over her career. I love her passion for creating sustainable products with unique art and design, and I think you will too.

|| LINKS || littlekorboose.com/ | www.aprilnemeth.com/juniper-and-stone | Connect with April on social media - @littlekorboose | Full Episode Show Notes - darinolien.com/62-april-nemeth-on-accessible-sustainability-through-art-and-design/

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We’re diving into more questions from you in this solo episode of the Darin Olien Show! You asked, and I’m answering the most popular questions with science-backed research.

I discuss how to meet your protein needs with a balanced diet rich in whole food plants by referencing insights from experts like Dr. Christopher Gardner and Simon Hill. I also dive into the importance of selecting non-toxic cookware to support a healthy lifestyle and avoid harmful chemicals, as well as intermittent fasting for women. There are potential benefits and limitations you should know before deciding to go that route as there is an optimal fasting window tailored to factors like stress levels and menstrual cycles.

Don’t forget...

You can order now by heading to https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off your first Vivobarefoot order with DARIN20 at www.vivobarefoot.com

Barùkas: Go to www.barukas.com and use code DARINPOD10 for a 10% discount

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Links Mentioned:

Candiani Denim: https://www.candianidenim.com/

Viome: Use code OLIEN20 for a Viome discount

Resources:

Dr. Christopher Gardner: How Much Protein Should I Eat?

Simon Hill: Dietary Protein Intake in Midlife Study

Rich Roll: The Plant Power Way

Simon Hill: The Proof

https://plantyou.com/

Cookware: https://darinolien.com/product/xtrema/

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SuperLife with Darin Olien - Uncovering The Truth About Lectins: Are They Worth The Risk?
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02/29/24 • 31 min

Are lectins the real ‘bad guys’ of nutrition?

Tagged as "antinutrients", lectins have stirred up quite the debate. But, as we peel back the layers, we’ll find that there is way more than meets the eye.

Join me in this latest solo episode as I explore the common misconceptions about lectins, highlighting the incredible benefits of foods often criticized for their lectin content. I discuss the differences between raw and cooked vegetables, highlighting the unique powers to both as part of a balanced, nutritious diet. And focus on how cooking certain vegetables and legumes using methods like sautéing and steaming can enhance nutrient absorption.

In this episode, I dive into...

(00:00) Unpacking common misconceptions about lectins

(15:06) The connection between lectins and autoimmune conditions

(25:35) Diversity in your diet: raw vs cooked vegetables

(30:57) The importance of understanding individual nutritional needs

(33:21) Tips for getting the most out of cooking vegetables

...and more!

Don’t forget...

You can order now by heading to https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off

Cymbiotika: Go to https://cymbiotika.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

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Ayurveda has been around for over 3,000 years. It’s a deeply rooted, traditional system of Indian medicine that’s still a favored form of healthcare in large parts of the Eastern world.

It incorporates every single thing that you possibly need to know about how to create the most balanced, optimal, wonderful body, mind and spirit. And literally means longevity (Ayur) and knowledge (Veda).

In Western medicine we’re constantly focused on a disease and a cure. Finding something ‘bad’ and making it go away. But what if our way of life and healthcare was focused on balance, nourishment, and the joy of feeling ‘well’?

In the latest episode of The Darin Olien Show, I sit down with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, a plant based cook and ayurvedic student. Together we discuss the medicinal power of spices, such as nutmeg for restful sleep. The impact of daily practices like breathwork, meditation, and abhyanga (self-body massage). And personalized routines that embrace your unique nature for vitality and balance, including understanding your dosha.

Radhi Devlukia-Shetty is a plant based cook and recipe developer, mission-driven entrepreneur, well-being enthusiast, and a trained dietitian, nutritionist and ayurvedic student. Through her love of food she’s on a mission to bring more joy into your life, more spice into your kitchen and more vitality into your body.

What we discuss...

(00:00) - Ayurveda and how to love of food can transform your health and relationship with yourself

(08:58) - Essential daily practices for health and well-being - transformative meditation, nourishment, reducing inflammation, digestive health

(19:29) - Exploring Ayurveda and the joys of plant-based eating

(23:41) - How to approach individualized healing through an Ayurvedic lens

(28:15) - How understanding your dosha can optimize your health - through insights into temperament, dietary, and physical needs

(42:58) - Watching out for nightshades in your diet - and what to do with them to lessen their effects

(57:48) - Finding balance and moderation in a world so desperate for us to be in pursuit of excess

...and more!

Don’t forget:

You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Manna Vitality: Go to www.mannavitality.com and use code DARIN12 at checkout for 12% off.

Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Viva Barefoot: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order with DARINV15 at www.vivobarefoot.com

Cymbiotika: Visit Cymbiotika.com and use your exclusive code DARIN for 15% off.

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Find more from Radhi:

Website: https://radhidevlukia.com/

Instagram: @radhidevlukia

YouTube: @radhidevlu

Pre-Order the Book: https://www.joyfullbook.com/

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In this week’s Q&A, I’m going to answer questions on what my weekly training regime looks like, how often the average human should exercise a week, how I keep up with your healthy habits while traveling, some tips I have for traveling, and the easiest way to make wellness accessible for someone lacking time and money.

I’m pulling these questions from my Instagram, so if you have a question to ask me, be sure to follow me: @darinolien.

Questions Answered:

Question #1: What does your weekly training regime look like?

Question #2: How much exercise does the average human need a week to remain healthy?

Question #3: How do you keep up with your healthy habits while traveling? What are some tips?

Question #4: What’s the easiest way to make wellness accessible for someone lacking time and money?

I mention Manna Vitality a few times in this episode – If you want to try out Manna for yourself, they are offering all my listeners 20% off your order. Go to www.mannavitality.com and use code DARIN20 at checkout for 20% off.

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off.

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

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In this episode of the Darin Olien Show, I answer some of your most pressing questions asked via my Instagram. I’m the questions: What I eat in a day, what I feed my dog, my thoughts on parasite cleansing, and where to buy safe produce if you don’t have access to a farmers market. If you have questions you would like me to answer on the show, be sure to follow me on Instagram: @darinolien.

What I discuss:

Question #1: What does a full day of eating look like for you?

Question #2: What do you feed your dog?

Questions #2: What are your thoughts on parasite cleansing?

Question #4: In response to your Fatal Convenience episode on Apeel, what should I do if I don’t have access to a Farmer’s market? Where or how can I buy safe produce?

Thank you to our sponsor:

Therasage is offering my listeners 15% off your order. Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off. Code is valid on the TheraPro and sitewide!

Don’t forget...

You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

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SuperLife with Darin Olien - Revealing The Truth On Quick Fix Diets: Are They Worth The Risk?
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02/01/24 • 31 min

Did you know...95% of people who try quick fix diets regain the weight they initially lost.

And while we want to think we’d be part of the 5% that keep it off. The odds are truly stacked against us.

Join me in this latest solo episode as I explore why it’s so important to reveal the true long-term damage that quick fad diets can do. In a world that craves instant gratification these temporary solutions but can lead to serious negative health consequences and a relentless cycle of weight regain.

I break down the misconceptions and risks associated with extreme dieting and carb restriction, as our bodies need a balanced intake of macronutrients. How you damage your metabolism by reducing your resting metabolic rate (RMR) which impacts how many calories you burn. And ultimately, how psychologically damaging fad diets are, leaving you in a place where you feel stuck in a hopeless cycle with your health.

In this episode, I dive into...

(00:01) - The real health pitfalls of quick fix diets

(08:24) - How quick diets can actually make you gain weight long-term

(15:47) - The harsh truth of how fad diets damage your hormones, metabolism, and long term health goals

(19:53) - The real consequences of quick fix diets on female hormones

(30:03) - Why avoiding harmful products on social media is essential to keeping yourself safe

Don’t forget...

You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off

Bite Toothpaste: Go to www.trybite.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 20% off

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

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SuperLife with Darin Olien - Cold Exposure and Light Therapy: Are They Worth The Hype?
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01/25/24 • 29 min

If I told you that two super simple things were linked to more energy, better skin, and fat loss, what would you say? Not only that, but they’re shown to help reduce depression, anxiety, your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Cold exposure and light therapy have been a hot topic for biohacking influencers and medical professionals alike. So, in this latest solo episode, I explore whether these two are really worth the hype.

Could cold exposure and red light therapy be the secret ingredients to increased energy, fat loss, and life extension? Or are they just another flash in the pan of health hacks that are all talk and no substance?

In this episode, I dive into...

(00:01) Exploring the hype around cold and light exposure

(04:28) The metabolic benefits of cold exposure, at what temperature, and for how long

(12:16) How cold water exposure impacts neurotransmitters for psychological and physiological health

(26:11) The benefits of red and near-infrared light for skin health, energy, mood, and disease prevention

Don’t forget...

You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Resources:

Therafrost Cold Exposure: https://therasage.com/collections/therafrost

Therasage Light Therapy: https://therasage.com/collections/thera-tri-lite-red-light-therapy

Huberman Lab Cold Exposure: https://bit.ly/3S7Bo8J

Boosting Metabolic Health: Ivanova and Blondin 2021

Cardiovascular Adaptations: Li, Alshaer, and Fernie 2009

Pain Relief and Inflammation Reduction: Bouzigon et al. 2016

Enhancing Mental Well-being: Néma et al. 2023

Cancer Therapy: Yang et al., 2020

Skin Health: Li et al., 2021

Neurological and Psychological Conditions Salehpour et al., 2018

Sports Injury Recovery: Hu et al., 2019

Safety in Skin Treatments: Wang, Austin & Jagdeo, 2022

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SuperLife with Darin Olien - Eating Healthy on a Budget: 5 Things You Need to Know
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01/18/24 • 29 min

It's a common misconception that eating healthily requires a significant financial investment. The truth, however, is that nourishing your body with the right foods doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag.

In this episode, I debunk the myth that nutritious food is costly and provide tips for affordable healthy eating. I highlight the advantages of home cooking and organic foods, emphasizing their nutritional value and reduced exposure to unhealthy additives. I also share how to be more eco-conscious, minimize food waste, and make educated food choices for your health and the planet.

What I discuss:

(0:05:01) - Challenging the notion that eating healthily is expensive, providing solutions to overcome this barrier. Tips for meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal prepping are discussed, along with the importance of hydration and the environmental impact of our food choices

(0:18:25) The nutritional and social benefits of home cooking, the advantages of organic foods and practical advice on reducing food waste and cleaning produce naturally

(0:27:47) - Brief mention of a new book and the Fatal Conveniences newsletter, which provides further education on making healthier choices

Thank you to our sponsors:

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

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SuperLife with Darin Olien - Q&A: Is Going Barefoot Better for You?

Q&A: Is Going Barefoot Better for You?

SuperLife with Darin Olien

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05/02/24 • 31 min

Have you jumped on the barefoot shoe trend yet? For those who have and for those who haven’t, there are some important things you need to know about the world of modern day shoes vs. going barefoot and both’s impact on our health.

From ancient civilizations to modern-day trends - the shoes we put on our feet are drastically different.

That’s why in this bonus episode of the Darin Olien show, I’ll peel back the layers, exploring the science behind barefoot shoes, their potential benefits, and their effect on our overall well-being. We’ll also dive into why foot health is more important than you think, the big issues with modern-day shoes, and the best solutions for going barefoot.

Don’t forget...

You can order now by heading to https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off

Find more from Darin:

Website: https://darinolien.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/

Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Use code OLIEN20 for a Viome discount

Candiani Denim: https://www.candianidenim.com/

References:

Goel, S. (2024). The Shoes You Wear Everyday Are Destroying Your Feet — Read This To Restore Your Foot Health. Retrieved from Medium.

Gray, A. (2017). A strong base: the importance of foot health. Retrieved from The Pharmaceutical Journal

Rodríguez-Sanz, D., Barbeito-Fernández, D., Losa-Iglesias, M. E., Saleta-Canosa, J. L., López-López, D., Tovaruela Carrión, N., & Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, R.. (2018). Foot health and quality of life among university students: cross-sectional study. Sao Paulo Medical Journal, 136(2), 123–128.

Stolt, M., Suhonen, R., Puukka, P., Viitanen, M., Voutilainen, P., & Leino-Kilpi, H. (2012). Foot health and self-care activities of older people in home care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 21(21-22), 3082- 3095.

Tweney, D. (2000). Your Shoes Are Killing Your Feet. Retrieved from Wired

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SuperLife with Darin Olien currently has 414 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Motivation, Alternative Health, Activism, Environment, Wellness, Fitness, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Health.

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The episode title '#62 April Nemeth on Accessible Sustainability Through Art and Design' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on SuperLife with Darin Olien is 44 minutes.

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