SuperLife with Darin Olien

• Alysa Conger: How Ignoring Your Intuition Could Be Destroying Your Life

  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 Thank You to Our Sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. 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

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• How Air Conditioning Is Quietly Breaking Your Body and the Planet

  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     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order.     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."  

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• Jeff Turner: How Music and Creativity Heal Trauma

  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     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com.     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

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• The Hidden Dangers of Sparkling Water

  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.     What You’ll Learn: 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     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off     Find More From Darin Olien Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: "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."

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• Dr. Michelle Jorgensen: Your Mouth is the Gateway to Your Health

  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.     What You’ll Learn (Timestamps) 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     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com.     Find More From Dr. Michelle Jorgensen 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     Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway Quote “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  

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