SuperLife with Darin Olien

• 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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• The Sunscreen Lie: What They Never Told You About Sun Safety

  We’ve all heard it: wear sunscreen to stay safe. But what if the very thing we’re told is protecting us is actually doing more harm than good? In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin Olien breaks down the dark truth behind conventional sunscreens—from hormone-disrupting chemicals and blocked vitamin D to reef destruction and dangerous misinformation. Backed by scientific research and a passion for holistic wellness, Darin reveals how sunscreen has become a fatal convenience, lulling us into a false sense of safety while quietly impacting our health and the planet. If you’ve ever questioned the ingredients in your SPF—or the fear-based narrative around sun exposure—this episode is your wake-up call.     What You’ll Learn (Timestamps) 00:00 – Intro: Living your Super Life 03:18 – Why sunscreen is a fatal convenience 03:35 – Why it’s always summer somewhere—and why sunscreen matters 04:09 – The fatal convenience of sunscreen: blocking more than sun 05:32 – The 4 toxic sunscreen chemicals you need to avoid 06:11 – What your skin actually does when sunscreen is applied 06:39 – FDA’s shocking findings: 180x above safety after one application 07:50 – Hormonal chaos, fertility risks, birth outcomes & cancer 08:58 – Environmental damage: coral reefs, oceans, and beyond 09:57 – Blocking the sun = blocking your vitamin D and immunity 11:09 – Melanin, skin tone, and ancestral wisdom 13:12 – CDC confirms: communities of color are most at risk for low D 13:59 – Sponsor: Toothpaste tubes vs. Bite sustainable tablets 16:13 – Back to sunlight: nitric oxide and blood pressure health 16:49 – Nobel-winning research: sun lovers live longer 18:23 – Avoiding the sun = smoking-level mortality risk 19:09 – Global impact: sun exposure reduces stroke and heart disease 19:49 – What you can do: hats, smart exposure, mineral sunscreens 21:19 – Recommended brands: Mad Hippie, Goddess Garden, Badger 22:13 – If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin 22:37 – Final takeaway: don't fear the sun, fear what’s in your sunscreen 23:07 – Outro: Thanks for tuning in!     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order.     Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway Quote “The sun isn’t your enemy. The chemicals we’re using to block it might be. When you disrupt your body’s access to vitamin D and load up on hormone-disrupting compounds, the consequences go way beyond sunburn.” — Darin Olien

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• Danette May: You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Disconnected (Here’s How to Reconnect)

  In this soulful reunion, Darin welcomes back his dear friend Danette May—bestselling author, superfood entrepreneur, and transformational leader—for a no-filter conversation about life, healing, and the power of curiosity. From building empires out of hardship to connecting with Indigenous wisdom and preparing for massive sound healing gatherings, Danette shares her most vulnerable lessons and biggest inspirations. This is a reminder to get off the path, go barefoot, and follow your inner compass—even when it doesn’t make sense.     What You’ll Learn: 00:00 – Why Darin calls Danette one of the most soulful humans he knows 03:10 – The power of curiosity and how it leads to your “Super Life” 04:53 – Danette’s introspective shift: from solitude to soul-aligned community 06:54 – Why true connection is more about frequency than volume 09:16 – Behind the scenes of Danette’s healing retreats with Indigenous elders 11:34 – The reward (and fear) of stepping into your next evolution 13:17 – Biohacking vs. nature: why Earth is the original healer 15:30 – Danette’s non-negotiable ritual for staying grounded 17:09 – The energetic toll of cities and why LA is a personal challenge 19:05 – Darin on creating space to receive subtle soul messages 21:50 – Danette: “We don’t know our authentic selves—we're programmed” 25:59 – How to move from pain and numbness back into purpose 28:20 – The 3 human phases: Numb, Crack, and Bloom 30:45 – Danette’s body wisdom: how your symptoms are speaking 36:00 – Darin’s big question: “If money wasn’t a factor, what would you do?” 40:35 – Seasons of self: from mud to full-bloom expansion 43:29 – How Danette reclaimed joy in the mundane after selling her company 45:27 – The magic of choosing curiosity over control 47:34 – The $47 origin story: building a kingdom from a broken place 50:56 – Off-leash living: Let your inner child lead 53:34 – Danette’s upcoming dream: global sound frequency experiences 57:24 – Raising the frequency of her podcast and creative expression 58:45 – A mutual appreciation for honoring Mother Earth—and each other     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off     Find More from Danette May: Website: DanetteMay.com Podcast: Manifestival with Danette May Instagram:@thedanettemay Books: Check out Danette’s Books     Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien SuperLife Products: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: “The most spiritual thing you can do is be your authentic self. But first—you have to remember who that is. And that only happens in stillness, in nature, in truth.” – Danette May

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• Modern Comfort Is Killing You—Here’s How to Fight Back

  In this solo episode, Darin Olien dives deep into what it really means to thrive in the modern world. After decades of studying indigenous wisdom, environmental stressors, and nutritional science, Darin shares the powerful lifestyle shifts that unlock clarity, energy, resilience—and reconnect us to the wisdom our bodies already hold. From clarogenic plants and metabolic chaos to cold exposure, movement rituals, and the power of listening—this is a roadmap back to your most vital self.     What You’ll Learn [01:36] Why the body is more than a vehicle—it’s an intelligent system designed to thrive [02:53] How ultra-processed foods confuse your metabolism and cause inflammation [05:15] What your cells really recognize as food, and why that matters [07:21] The role of discomfort: cold exposure, movement, and fasting as healing tools [09:47] Strategic ways to mimic ancestral stressors in modern life [12:04] The role of circadian rhythm, sunlight, and grounding for hormonal balance [14:25] Why self-talk matters: inflammation, forgiveness, and rewiring your internal biology [16:50] Compassionate listening as a superpower for deeper connection [19:13] Learning through experience, not ideology—bridging ancient wisdom with modern science [21:33] Letting go of identity, embracing transformation, and becoming who you really are [23:56] The biology of purpose—how being "on mission" affects your health [26:22] The spiritual practice of curiosity, humility, and universal connection [28:22] Final reflections: You are not here to survive—you are here to thrive.     Thank You to Our Sponsors: 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 Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences     💬 Key Takeaway “You are not your job, your pain, or your past. You are a soul expressing itself through a body—and when you align with your biology, the Earth, and your own truth, you don’t just survive. You become the solution the world is waiting for.”

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• Dr. Sara Reardon: The Female Body Is Not a Medical Mystery

  In this eye-opening episode, Darin sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon — pelvic floor physical therapist, educator, and the internet’s beloved “Vagina Whisperer” — to uncover the truth about women’s bodies that too many doctors are still ignoring. From pelvic pain and leaking to postpartum trauma and sexual dysfunction, Sara breaks down what every woman deserves to know about her anatomy, healing, and power. Together, Darin and Sara dismantle the shame, silence, and outdated science that’s left generations of women in pain and confusion — and offer a path forward rooted in education, self-advocacy, and respect for the female body.     🔍 What You’ll Learn (Timestamps) 00:00 – Meet Dr. Sara Reardon: How pelvic floor therapy changes lives 03:11 – What no one teaches women about their own anatomy 06:24 – Postpartum recovery: Why Kegels aren’t enough 10:30 – Signs your pelvic floor is too tight, not too weak 13:55 – Common causes of pain during sex (and how to fix them) 17:42 – Why women leak when they laugh, jump, or sneeze — and what to do 20:58 – How birth trauma impacts your nervous system and muscle memory 24:16 – Shame and silence: the emotional toll of unspoken pain 28:33 – The hormonal shifts no one prepares women for 33:12 – Redefining strength: Why pelvic floor healing is emotional, too 37:27 – What every woman should ask her OB-GYN (but often doesn’t know to) 41:04 – Reclaiming intimacy after childbirth, trauma, or surgery 45:51 – How to find a qualified pelvic floor therapist in your area 49:29 – Hysterectomy truths: What women need to know before deciding 53:04 – Do vaginal weights really work? Who they're for, and who they're not 56:39 – Navigating menopause with grace, strength, and community 59:15 – How to speak up when your doctor won’t listen 01:01:42 – Sara’s final message to every woman: “You are not broken.”     🛍 Sponsors Thera Sage – Support your healing with red light, PEMF, and grounding tech 🛒 Use code DARIN for 15% off at therasage.com Bite Toothpaste – Refillable, clean oral care that supports hormone health 🛒 Code DARIN20 = 20% off at trybite.com     Find More From Dr. Sara Reardon: Website: https://thevagwhisperer.com/ Instagram: @the.vagina.whisperer Book: Floored: A Woman's Guide To Pelvic Floor Health At Every Age And Stage     Find More From Darin: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences     💬 Key Takeaway Quote “Pelvic floor dysfunction doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means your body is asking for support. The shame, silence, and pain so many women live with are not normal. They’re just untreated. And we can change that.” — Dr. Sara Reardon  

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