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.

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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🎙️ Podcast: SuperLife with Darin Olien
📘 Book: Fatal Conveniences
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“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

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.

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

“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.”

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.

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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• Instagram: @alysamconger

• Website: hellowhosaidthat.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Podcast: SuperLife Podcast

• Website: superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences
  

“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.

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

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Book: Fatal Conveniences

"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."

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.

• 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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• Instagram: @jeffturnermusik

• Music: Spotify – Jeff Turner

• Website: wamowamo.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Podcast: SuperLife Podcast

• Website: superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

"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

In this solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien pulls back the curtain on one of the most popular "healthy" beverage trends—sparkling water. From its surprising origins to its hidden impact on your teeth, gut, and kidneys, Darin explains why that fizzy drink might not be as harmless as you think. He breaks down the science behind carbonic acid, body pH, and the systemic strain sparkling water can put on your health over time.

Darin also shares actionable solutions for how you can hydrate smarter, including his favorite ways to upgrade your water naturally. This is an essential listen for anyone who’s reaching for a bubbly beverage without understanding the long-term consequences.

• 00:00 – Welcome to the SuperLife Podcast

• 00:32 – Sponsor: Thera Sage PMF Healing Technology (15% off with code DARIN)

• 02:15 – Sparkling water: Is it really healthier than soda?

• 03:12 – The Fatal Convenience™️ of sparkling water

• 03:56 – Why sparkling water has become so popular

• 04:25 – The history of carbonated water and mineral springs

• 05:35 – How carbonated water was marketed as a cure for ailments

• 06:12 – The rise of the global sparkling water market

• 07:16 – The acidic problem with sparkling water

• 07:53 – How carbonic acid disrupts your body's pH balance

• 09:06 – Why sparkling water is far more acidic than you think

• 09:47 – The damaging effects on your teeth, mouth, and microflora

• 11:28 – How sparkling water can worsen acid reflux and GERD

• 12:07 – Sparkling water’s surprising impact on hunger hormones

• 12:45 – The strain sparkling water puts on your kidneys

• 13:54 – Long-term risks: Metabolic acidosis, bone loss, chronic kidney disease

• 14:25 – Hacks to minimize sparkling water damage (if you still want to drink it)

• 14:55 – Darin’s favorite ways to upgrade your water naturally

• 15:29 – Final thoughts: Burst the carbonic acid bubble and protect your health
  
  

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• Instagram: @darinolien

• Podcast: SuperLife Podcast

• Website: superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences
  
  

"Sparkling water may seem like a harmless soda alternative, but the carbonic acid and high acidity can quietly erode your health over time—damaging your teeth, burdening your kidneys, and even altering your body’s pH balance. Hydrate smarter."

In this powerful and practical episode, Darin sits down with biological dentist and functional health pioneer Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, who shares the truth most dentists never tell you: your mouth is a mirror of your entire body’s health. After mercury poisoning nearly ended her career, Michelle embarked on a radical healing journey—becoming a patient, a student, and ultimately a healer in the truest sense.

Together, Darin and Michelle expose the shocking gaps in traditional dentistry, from hidden oral infections and toxic root canals to how your mouth affects your brain, heart, and gut. This episode is a masterclass in reclaiming your health from the inside out—starting with your teeth.

00:00 – Meet Dr. Michelle Jorgensen: From dentist to mercury-poisoned patient
04:17 – What conventional dentistry got wrong (and still gets wrong)
08:45 – Mercury, root canals, and other dental toxins hiding in plain sight
12:10 – Why you can’t detox without addressing your mouth first
15:58 – How oral infections silently fuel chronic inflammation and disease
19:23 – The shocking link between dental health and Alzheimer’s
22:45 – Mouth-gut-brain connection explained (and what to do about it)
26:13 – Why the microbiome in your mouth is just as important as your gut
29:50 – Simple steps to detox your dental hygiene routine
33:20 – Red flags to look out for in your dentist or dental office
36:09 – Safe protocols for removing mercury fillings and root canals
39:35 – Natural tools for remineralizing teeth and rebuilding enamel
43:00 – How oral health affects kids’ development, behavior, and immunity
47:12 – The best tests to uncover hidden dental infections
50:35 – Michelle’s holistic protocol for dental and full-body healing
53:58 – Her personal mission to transform how we view oral care
57:40 – What she wants every person to know about their mouth and health

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• Website: www.totalcaredental.com

• Instagram: @dr.michellejorgensen

• Book: Living Well with Dr. Michelle: A Comprehensive Handbook for Optimal Health and Unlimited Energy

• YouTube: Total Care Dental & Wellness
  
  

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Podcast: superlife.com

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

“If you’re trying to heal your body and ignoring your mouth—you’re missing the foundation. Oral health is the gateway to brain health, immune strength, and disease prevention.” — Dr. Michelle Jorgensen