SuperLife with Darin Olien

What is regeneration?

It’s a radical new approach to the climate crisis, yes. But it also can be applied within. Regeneration is all about renewing your approach to living- for yourself, your communi…

A social drinker is defined as someone who regularly drinks alcohol in social settings, but doesn’t usually drink otherwise. However, heavy drinking, even when done occasionally, can quickly spiral o…

Is beauty really only skin deep? The truth is, there’s another kind of beauty within us just waiting to be found. Awakening to your inner beauty doesn’t happen overnight. It can be a long, painful pr…

Optimizing your home to have the most energy-efficient options is always a good idea. And when it comes to light bulbs, the LED variety is the best eco-friendly choice due to the small amount of ener…

No one sets out to become overweight. Sometimes obesity and sickness are consequences of circumstance. But once you know better, doing better is on you. It’s no one’s responsibility but your own to m…

The sun has been the central part of all living things for as long as the Earth has existed. And as much as humans have disregarded its power in recent years, it still controls us.

The sun plays a ce…

Your brain is the tissue that sits in your skull, and your mind is the software that controls that tissue. Little tweaks in thinking can completely transform how you approach life. No one understands…

It’s a totally normal instinct to want to look your best. And your smile represents who you are. So there’s absolutely no shame in wanting whiter teeth. However, in order to understand the potential …

You don’t have to be a monk to meditate.

A common misconception is that you have to be some sort of spiritual guru to get anything out of meditation. This is simply not true. Meditating is a way to t…

Everyone wants stronger nails. In the last decade, a new trend has taken over the manicure game that promises longer-lasting polish and stronger nails. But do gel manicures deliver on that promise? T…

We all know that we need oxygen to breathe. But the role of oxygen in the body is even more vital and complex than we realize. Oxygen fuels every cell in your body. And you may not be getting as much…

Just because it’s plant-based, doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

That’s certainly the case with canola oil, the second most popular vegetable oil in the US. This cheap cooking oil is used worldwide bec…

Like the song says, the children are our future. And as our planet faces dire challenges, youth involvement in activism is more important than ever. So how do we inspire young activists to spark chan…

Do you have a sleep tracker? A Fitbit? An Apple watch? Do you strap your smartphone to your arm when you go running?

If you’ve ever wondered if those wearable Bluetooth devices are safe, the answer i…

We often forget that our gut, hormones and immune health are all connected. This fact is especially important for women to grasp, since women’s health can sometimes be more complicated. For example, …

They’re in your kids’ lunchboxes, your kitchen drawers, and probably in your refrigerator. Ziploc storage bags have been a part of American culture for decades. But those toxic plastic baggies are le…

The pandemic has put the issue of food insecurity into full view. So many families struggled to get the food they needed this last year, and the number in need is only rising. While people are going …

Why do we try so hard to reinvent the wheel? Keurig, Nespresso, and other coffee pod machines are ruining our planet - and our health. 

This one shouldn’t be a big surprise - we all know how wasteful…

When Lauren Mones was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, she was told she’d always be sick. It wasn’t until she read about the healing powers of fermented food and tried sauerkraut for the first time th…

Facial recognition technology is an amazing thing. It bulks up the security game of government agencies, companies, and facilities all over the world. The science behind it blows my mind, frankly. Bu…