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  • SuperLife with Darin Olien

    Why Time Feels Like It's Speeding Up (And How to Slow It Down)

    22/1/2026 | 24 mins.
    In this solo episode, Darin dives into one of the most universal modern experiences: the feeling that time is accelerating. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, and lived experience, he breaks down why time doesn't actually speed up, but our experience of it radically changes.
    From the impact of digital distraction and divided attention to the way novelty, memory, aging, and even COVID reshaped our internal sense of time, this episode offers both clarity and agency. Darin shows how reclaiming attention, breaking monotony, and creating richer experiences can give us the feeling of having our time back.
     
     
    What You'll Learn
    Why time measured by a clock is different from time experienced by the brain

    How attention, memory, and emotion construct subjective time

    Why boredom feels slow while flow states feel fast

    How novelty creates richer memories and longer-feeling lives

    The role of routine and monotony in time compression

    How digital technology fragments attention and erases memory

    Why social media scrolling makes time disappear without satisfaction

    How COVID disrupted temporal landmarks and distorted time perception

    Why time feels faster as we age

    The neuroscience behind memory density and perceived duration

    Whether time itself is an illusion or a constructed experience

    Practical ways to slow down your experience of time

    How breaking routine restores a sense of fullness and presence

    Why life is measured in experiences, not seconds

     
     
    Chapters
    00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the exploration of time
    00:00:32 – Sponsor: TheraSage and frequency-based healing
    00:02:16 – Why time feels like it's speeding up
    00:03:07 – Measured time vs experienced time
    00:03:39 – Subjective time and how the brain constructs duration
    00:04:38 – Boredom, flow, and why time feels slow or fast
    00:05:20 – Memory density and time compression
    00:05:42 – Clock models vs attention and memory models
    00:06:13 – Novelty, travel, and rich experiences
    00:06:34 – Routine, repetition, and unremarkable days
    00:07:21 – Divided attention and disappearing moments
    00:07:56 – The digital shift and fragmented attention post-2000
    00:08:30 – Micro-stimulation and wasted time
    00:09:12 – Why scrolling doesn't equal flow
    00:09:46 – Social acceleration and modern life
    00:10:25 – COVID as a global experiment in time perception
    00:10:55 – Loss of temporal landmarks during lockdown
    00:11:57 – Sponsor: Caldera Lab and clean skincare
    00:13:39 – Research on monotony and time compression
    00:14:40 – Aging, fewer neural events, and faster time
    00:15:30 – Childhood vs adulthood time perception
    00:16:22 – Is time real or constructed?
    00:16:57 – Physics, relativity, and subjective experience
    00:17:56 – How to slow down your experience of time
    00:18:12 – Novelty, adventure, and memory creation
    00:19:00 – Sustained attention vs multitasking
    00:19:37 – Breaking monotony in daily life
    00:20:06 – Reducing digital distraction
    00:20:25 – Enjoying life as a scientific practice
    00:20:49 – Time as memory, not seconds
    00:21:08 – Gaining agency over your experience of life
    00:21:29 – Creating a richer year through experience
    00:22:10 – Curiosity, adventure, and Darin's fascination with time
    00:23:27 – Closing thoughts and call to action
     
     
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    Join the SuperLife Community
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    Find More from Darin Olien:
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    Podcast: SuperLife Podcast

    Website: superlife.com

    Book: Fatal Conveniences

     
     
    Key Takeaway
    Time isn't speeding up — your brain is compressing it. When you change how you pay attention and what you experience, you change how long your life feels.
     
     
    Bibliography & Research Sources
    Droit-Volet, S., Gil, S., Martinelli, N., Andant, N., Clinchamps, M., Parreira, L., ... & Dutheil, F. (2020). Time paradox in COVID-19 lockdown: A web-based study. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 2185.
    https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.577735
    Lugtmeijer, S., Geerligs, L., & Cam-CAN. (2025). Temporal dedifferentiation of neural states with age during naturalistic viewing. Communications Biology, 8, Article 123. (This is the "2025 brain study" on older adults having fewer distinct neural states).
    https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-08792-4
    Ma, Q., & Wiener, M. (2024). Memorability shapes perceived time (and vice versa). Nature Human Behaviour, 8, 1–13. (The study showing memorable images dilate time).
    https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-024-01863-2
    Matthews, W. J., & Meck, W. H. (2016). Temporal cognition: Connecting subjective time to perception, attention, and memory. Psychological Bulletin, 142(8), 865–907. (The core review often attributed to leading field researchers linking time to attention/memory).
    https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000045
    Ogden, R. S. (2020). The passage of time during the UK Covid-19 lockdown. PLOS ONE, 15(7), e0235871. (The longitudinal study showing 80%+ reported time distortion).
    https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235871
    Rosa, H. (2013). Social acceleration: A new theory of modernity. Columbia University Press. (The sociological framework on "social acceleration").
    https://cup.columbia.edu/book/social-acceleration/9780231148344
    Wearden, J. H. (2016). The psychology of time perception. Palgrave Macmillan. (Comprehensive overview by the author mentioned in your notes).
    https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-40883-9
    Winkler, I., et al. (2020). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on time perception. Scientific Reports. (Likely reference for "Scientific Reports" findings on content-dependent timing).
  • SuperLife with Darin Olien

    Frank Zummo: "No Plan B" — A Rock Star's Guide to Relentless Persistence

    16/1/2026 | 1h 20 mins.
    In this raw, wide-ranging conversation, Darin sits down with Frank Zummo, award-winning drummer for Sum 41, founding member of Street Drum Corps, and current touring drummer for Electric Callboy, to explore what it really takes to sustain creativity, health, and purpose inside the extreme demands of the music industry.
    From high-pressure fill-in moments and massive tours to mental health, fatherhood, fear, discipline, and recovery, this episode is a masterclass in resilience. Frank opens up about grief, identity, panic, persistence, and how true success comes from staying available when opportunity shows up.
     
    What You'll Learn
    What it takes to master an entire arena-level set in less than 24 hours
    The mental and physical demands of high-performance touring
    How Frank manages recovery, inflammation, and stress on the road
    Why breathwork, cold exposure, and routine are non-negotiable
    Hidden health risks of pyrotechnics, heavy metals, and touring environments
    How discipline becomes freedom when it's built into daily systems
    Navigating panic, uncertainty, and career transitions at the top level
    Turning fear into a tool instead of something to suppress
    The difference between rational and irrational fear
    How availability creates probability in life and career
    Lessons from loss, grief, and complicated parent relationships
    Why creativity can't be replicated by machines or algorithms
    Staying present as a parent while living an unconventional life
    Why persistence beats talent over the long run
    How the music industry, and wellness culture, is changing

     
    Chapters
    00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of sovereignty
    00:00:32 – Sponsor: TheraSage and natural healing technologies
    00:02:10 – Introducing Frank Zummo
    00:02:40 – Life as a professional touring drummer
    00:02:56 – Learning a full Electric Callboy set in under a day
    00:03:21 – Creativity, technology, and focus
    00:04:07 – Frank's respect for Darin's work and health advocacy
    00:06:01 – XPT, breathwork, and lifestyle changes
    00:07:05 – Heavy metals, pyrotechnics, and detox protocols
    00:08:27 – Sauna, ice baths, and recovery on tour
    00:10:49 – Down-regulating after high-adrenaline performances
    00:12:10 – Warming up smarter, not harder
    00:12:53 – Nutrition, protein shakes, and avoiding tour junk food
    00:13:52 – Discipline, planning, and long-term consistency
    00:15:10 – Frank's relationship with his father and grief
    00:16:35 – Learning from trauma instead of repeating it
    00:18:30 – Workshops, kids, and mental health conversations
    00:19:51 – Writing the book and creative freedom
    00:22:25 – Filling in for Tommy Lee and career-defining moments
    00:24:07 – Presence, gratitude, and holding onto the good
    00:27:13 – Fear, uncertainty, and career transitions
    00:28:16 – Breathwork for anxiety and panic
    00:29:18 – Staying open when plans collapse
    00:30:34 – Electric Callboy and a new chapter
    00:31:36 – Family, touring, and being present as a father
    00:32:47 – Rethinking fear and emotional programming
    00:35:08 – Rational vs irrational fear
    00:36:32 – Availability, probability, and opportunity
    00:37:29 – Tunnel vision, persistence, and staying the course
    00:39:35 – Doing whatever it takes early on
    00:41:40 – Building Street Drum Corps from the ground up
    00:43:11 – Walking away from success for mental health
    00:46:03 – Health, discipline, and longevity in music
    00:50:18 – Passion, authenticity, and staying true
    00:52:06 – Social media, bullying, and kids today
    00:55:00 – Parenting, education, and real-world learning
    00:57:06 – Travel, family, and perspective
    01:00:14 – Small changes, fatal conveniences, and starting slow
    01:01:26 – Closing reflections on persistence and purpose
     
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsors:
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    Caldera Lab: Experience the clinically proven benefits of Caldera Lab's clean skincare regimen and enjoy 20% off your order by visiting calderalab.com/darin and using code DARIN at checkout.
     
    Join the SuperLife Patreon:
    This is where Darin now shares the deeper work:
    - weekly voice notes
    - ingredient trackers
    - wellness challenges
    - extended conversations
    - community accountability
    - sovereignty practices
    Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien
     
    Connect with Darin Olien:
    Website: darinolien.com
    Instagram: @darinolien
    Book: Fatal Conveniences
    Platform & Products: superlife.com
     
    Connect with Frank Zummo:
    Instagram: @frankzummo
    Spotify: @frankzummo
    Watch Street Drum Corps live!
    Book: Unbreakable Rhythm
     
    Key Takeaway
    When you stay disciplined, present, and available, life has a way of meeting you with opportunities you could never plan.
  • SuperLife with Darin Olien

    Your Environment is Stronger Than Your Willpower: The Neuroscience of Behavior Change

    15/1/2026 | 25 mins.
    In this solo episode, Darin breaks down one of the most misunderstood drivers of behavior change: environment. We've been taught that success comes down to discipline, motivation, and willpower, but neuroscience tells a very different story.
    Darin explains how modern environments hijack the brain's reward system, override conscious choice, and quietly shape habits before we even realize it. This episode is a practical, science-backed roadmap for redesigning your surroundings so healthy behaviors become automatic and self-sabotaging patterns lose their grip.
     
     
    What You'll Learn
    Why willpower is a weak and unreliable backup system

    How your environment shapes behavior before conscious choice

    The neuroscience behind cues, habits, and automatic behavior

    Why modern food and tech are engineered to hijack dopamine

    How stress amplifies cravings and impulsive behavior

    The link between cortisol, dopamine, and habit formation

    Why changing your environment works better than "trying harder"

    How visual cues influence food choices and cravings

    Why phones, notifications, and color overstimulate the brain

    Simple ways to design a SuperLife environment that supports your goals



     
     
    Chapters
    00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of sovereignty
    00:00:33 – Sponsor: TruNiagen NAD⁺ supplements and why verification matters
    00:02:18 – Introducing today's topic: environment vs willpower
    00:02:42 – Why willpower has been misunderstood
    00:03:18 – Willpower as a weak backup system
    00:03:32 – How surroundings shape habits automatically
    00:03:53 – The neuroscience of behavior change
    00:04:01 – Dopamine hijacking in modern life
    00:04:14 – Designing environments that make good habits automatic
    00:05:06 – Why this topic matters more than ever
    00:05:46 – External cues and automatic brain responses
    00:06:18 – Hippocampus, basal ganglia, and habit loops
    00:06:55 – Nudge theory and environmental design
    00:07:31 – Why willpower shouldn't lead behavior change
    00:07:55 – Food cues, stress, and cravings
    00:08:20 – Phones, notifications, and dopamine overload
    00:09:05 – Reward prediction and cue-driven behavior
    00:10:02 – Redesigning environments to reduce addiction
    00:10:34 – Stress hormones and habit reinforcement
    00:11:30 – Sponsor: Our Place non-toxic cookware
    00:13:34 – Stress, scrolling, and lost time
    00:14:26 – Junk food, stress, and compulsive eating
    00:15:12 – How environmental cues shift food desire
    00:15:28 – Engineered foods and reward circuits
    00:16:09 – Tech cues, stress, and attention hijacking
    00:17:06 – Practical solutions: designing a SuperLife environment
    00:17:48 – Kitchen setup and visual food cues
    00:18:41 – Workspace design and single-purpose zones
    00:19:08 – Reducing digital dopamine triggers
    00:19:32 – Using grayscale mode on your phone
    00:20:32 – Social environment and behavior modeling
    00:21:21 – Community, support, and the SuperLife Patreon
    00:22:18 – Bringing nature into your home
    00:23:19 – Environment influences habits more than willpower
    00:23:52 – Why inaction keeps you stuck
    00:24:13 – Changing your environment to change your life
    00:24:26 – Closing thoughts and call to action
     
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsors:
    Our Place: Non-toxic cookware that keeps harmful chemicals out of your food. Get 10% off at fromourplace.com with code DARIN.

    Tru Niagen: Boost NAD+ levels for cellular health and longevity. Get 20% off with code DARIN20 at truniagen.com.

     
     
    Find More From Darin:
    Website: darinolien.com

    Instagram: @darinolien

    Book: Fatal Conveniences

     
     
    Key Takeaway
    If you don't change your environment, something else will keep making choices for you.
     
     
    Bibliography/Sources
    Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Avery. (Reference for Environment > Willpower).
    https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
    Laran, J., & Salerno, A. (2013). Life-history strategy, food choice, and caloric consumption. Psychological Science, 24(2), 167–173. (Reference for harsh environment cues increasing desire for energy-dense foods).
    https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797612450031
    Mullainathan, S., & Shafir, E. (2013). Scarcity: Why having so little means so much. Times Books. (Reference for scarcity/environment hijacking cognitive bandwidth).
    https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805092646
    Schwabe, L., & Wolf, O. T. (2011). Stress-induced modulation of instrumental behavior: From goal-directed to habitual control of action. Behavioral Neuroscience, 125(5), 664–673. (Reference for stress hormones amplifying habit/cue-reward learning).
    https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024732
    Story, M., Kaphingst, K. M., Robinson-O'Brien, R., & Glanz, K. (2008). Creating healthy food and eating environments: Policy and environmental approaches. Annual Review of Public Health, 29, 253–272. (Reference for the "ecological framework" of eating behavior).
    https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.publhealth.29.020907.090926
    Subramaniam, A. (2025). How your environment shapes your habits. Psychology Today. (Reference for the specific Psychology Today article on external cues).
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-from-a-neuroscience-perspective/202503/how-your-environment-shapes-your-habits
    Thaler, R. H., & Sunstein, C. R. (2008). Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Yale University Press. (Reference for Nudge Theory).
    https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300122237/nudge
    Ulrich, R. S., Simons, R. F., Losito, B. D., Fiorito, E., Miles, M. A., & Zelson, M. (1991). Stress recovery during exposure to natural and urban environments. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 11(3), 201–230. (Reference for nature exposure reducing stress markers).
    https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-4944(05)80184-7
    Wansink, B. (2004). Environmental factors that increase the food intake and consumption volume of unknowing consumers. Annual Review of Nutrition, 24, 455–479. (Reference for visual cues and food environment engineering).
    https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.nutr.24.010403.103025
  • SuperLife with Darin Olien

    Hagen Thiers: The Real Reason Your Body Refuses to Change

    09/1/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
    In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Darin sits down with Hagen Thiers to unpack one of the most misunderstood journeys in health: why doing "everything right" still doesn't always work — and how true transformation requires decoding the body's survival signals, not fighting them.
    Hagen shares his remarkable physical transformation after decades of extreme metabolic adaptation, chronic gut inflammation, and stress-driven physiology. Together, they explore metabolism, inflammation, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, protein intake, discipline, and why sustainable health is built through patience, self-leadership, and listening to the body's intelligence.
     
     
    What You'll Learn in This Episode
    Why extreme dieting and endurance stress can permanently slow metabolism

    How survival adaptation can block fat loss despite "perfect" habits

    The overlooked role of gut inflammation in weight retention

    Why fat is a protective organ, not just stored energy

    How leptin signaling and inflammation dictate fat loss resistance

    The difference between calorie math and biological reality

    Why healing must precede weight loss for many people

    How protein intake preserves muscle during fat loss

    Why discipline beats motivation every time

    The role of hyperbaric oxygen in reducing inflammation and restoring function

    How oxygen delivery impacts fat tissue, gut health, and recovery

    Why consistency over months—not hacks—creates lasting change

    How physical freedom directly impacts happiness and life quality

     
     
    Chapters
    00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of sovereignty and health
    00:00:32 – Sponsor: Fatty15 and cellular health
    00:04:14 – Introducing Hagen Thiers
    00:09:43 – Hagen's transformation and why this conversation matters
    00:11:26 – Doing everything right but still being stuck
    00:13:28 – Discovering severe metabolic suppression
    00:14:54 – Extreme endurance, starvation adaptation, and survival metabolism
    00:17:04 – Why chronic calorie restriction backfires
    00:20:56 – Gut inflammation as the real barrier to fat loss
    00:22:41 – Healing before weight loss
    00:23:26 – Fiber diversity, probiotics, and microbiome repair
    00:24:30 – Enter hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    00:27:57 – Why calories in / calories out breaks down
    00:30:30 – Stress, inflammation, and metabolic shutdown
    00:31:53 – Protein requirements and muscle preservation
    00:35:47 – Discipline as a long-term lifestyle
    00:38:54 – Eating frequency and metabolic signaling
    00:43:39 – How hyperbaric oxygen works
    00:47:31 – Why results accelerate after consistency
    00:50:23 – 170 lbs lost and metabolic breakthrough
    00:54:32 – Oxygen quality and chamber safety
    00:58:22 – Breathwork vs hyperbaric oxygen
    01:03:40 – Building an internal healing environment
    01:05:05 – Life after transformation
    01:06:42 – Discipline, the gym, and honest feedback
    01:09:26 – Health as freedom, not restriction
    01:11:39 – Inflammation as the missing piece for most people
    01:12:45 – Closing reflections and hope for listeners
     
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsors
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    Join the SuperLife Patreon Community
    Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions:
    Weekly voice notes

    Ingredient deep dives

    Wellness challenges

    Energy + consciousness tools

    Community accountability

    Extended episodes

    Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien
     
     
    Find More from Hagen Thiers
    Website: https://waveguard.com/en/

    Instagram: @biohacking_ht

     
     
    Find More from Darin Olien:
    Instagram: @darinolien

    Podcast: SuperLife Podcast

    Website: superlife.com

    Book: Fatal Conveniences

     
     
    Key Takeaway
    True health isn't about forcing the body to change — it's about creating the conditions where the body finally feels safe enough to let go.
  • SuperLife with Darin Olien

    Why You're Exhausted All the Time (Even When You Do Everything Right)

    08/1/2026 | 27 mins.
    Are you exhausted all the time?
    In this solo episode, Darin breaks down why so many people feel chronically exhausted despite eating clean, exercising, and "doing everything right." He explains how modern life disrupts mitochondrial function, circadian rhythm, stress signaling, and nutrient availability, and why fatigue is not a personal failure, but a biological signal.
    This episode offers a grounded, practical roadmap to restoring energy by realigning your environment, habits, and daily rhythms with how the body is actually designed to function.
     
     
    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    Why chronic fatigue is exploding—even among healthy, active people

    How mitochondria do far more than "make energy"

    The role of circadian rhythm, light exposure, and timing in energy production

    Why stress, overtraining, and modern lifestyles drain cellular energy

    How emotional suppression and unexpressed stress affect vitality

    The difference between forcing energy and allowing energy

    Simple daily practices that support mitochondrial repair

    How breathwork, stillness, and social connection restore resilience

    Why nutrition alone isn't enough without rhythm and recovery

    How to realign your biology with the modern world



     
     
    Timecodes
    00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife and the intention behind this episode
    00:00:32 – Sponsor: TheraSage and natural frequency-based healing
    00:02:10 – Happy New Year + why this conversation matters now
    00:02:37 – Are you exhausted even though you're "doing everything right"?
    00:03:26 – The modern energy crisis and rising chronic fatigue
    00:04:12 – Why surface-level health advice no longer works
    00:04:27 – Mitochondria: more than energy factories
    00:04:59 – Circadian misalignment, EMFs, and modern stressors
    00:05:36 – Overtraining, stress load, and lack of recovery
    00:06:00 – Fatigue as a signal, not a lack of discipline
    00:06:18 – How artificial light disrupts internal clocks
    00:07:25 – Discipline as alignment with natural rhythms
    00:07:36 – Emotional release, primal expression, and energy recovery
    00:08:47 – Why "why am I tired all the time?" is exploding online
    00:09:24 – The mitochondria as environmental sensors
    00:10:06 – Stress signaling, thoughts, and cellular energy flow
    00:11:18 – Breathwork and slowing the nervous system
    00:12:24 – Social connection and low-stress signaling
    00:13:02 – Sponsor: Bite toothpaste and eliminating plastic exposure
    00:15:19 – Morning sunlight and circadian priming
    00:15:52 – Reducing artificial light at night
    00:16:15 – Nutrients that support mitochondrial function
    00:17:29 – Sleep timing, consistency, and repair
    00:18:20 – Evening routines and melatonin protection
    00:19:46 – Small daily steps compound into real energy
    00:20:17 – Antioxidants, inflammation, and recovery
    00:20:49 – Training smarter, not harder
    00:21:31 – Breathwork, sauna, and recovery rituals
    00:22:26 – Nutrition, protein, and polyphenols
    00:24:37 – Five daily energy takeaways
    00:25:24 – Energy is permitted, not forced
    00:26:03 – Listening to the body and closing reflections
    00:26:49 – SuperLife Patreon and community support
     
     
    Join the SuperLife Community
    Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions:
    Weekly voice notes

    Ingredient deep dives

    Wellness challenges

    Energy + consciousness tools

    Community accountability

    Extended episodes

    Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien
     
     
    Thank You to Our Sponsors:
    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: @darinolien

    Podcast: SuperLife Podcast

    Website: superlife.com

    Book: Fatal Conveniences

     
     
    Key Takeaway
    "Fatigue isn't failure. It's feedback. When your environment, timing, and signals align, your biology remembers how to thrive."
     
     
    Bibliography/Sources:
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    Panda, S. (2016). Circadian physiology of metabolism. Cell Metabolism, 23(6), 1152–1163.
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