SuperLife with Darin Olien

• Dr. Aimie Apigian: How Trauma Lives in the Body—and How to Finally Let It Go

  In this powerful episode, Darin Olien sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading expert in the biology of trauma, to dive deep into how our nervous systems carry the scars of early life experiences—and what we can do to finally heal. Dr. Aimie shares her deeply personal story of adopting a traumatized child while in medical school, how it led her to challenge traditional medicine, and the revolutionary model she’s created for resolving trauma through biology—not just psychology. This conversation is full of practical insights, emotional resonance, and hope for those who’ve struggled to find healing through conventional paths.     What You’ll Learn: [00:00] Welcome to the SuperLife Podcast [01:45] Who is Dr. Aimie Apigian? [03:20] The biology of trauma vs. psychology of trauma [06:05] The moment her adopted son changed her path forever [08:30] Trauma is stored in the body, not just in the mind [11:40] Fight, flight, freeze... and “functional freeze” explained [15:30] How stored trauma becomes a health issue [18:45] The body's role in trauma healing: polyvagal theory basics [23:15] Trauma vs. chronic stress: understanding the distinction [27:00] Why somatic therapy is critical and where to begin [32:10] Dr. Aimie’s 3-step roadmap to trauma healing [36:40] The role of the vagus nerve and nervous system regulation [40:55] How trauma shows up in physical illness and fatigue [45:15] Tools to move from freeze to flow [49:35] Why high-performers often suppress their trauma [53:20] Rewriting your biology: real healing is possible [57:10] Parenting with regulated nervous systems [1:00:20] The science behind how trauma affects DNA [1:04:15] Final reflections: healing yourself is how we heal the world [1:08:00] Where to find Dr. Aimie and her upcoming programs [1:10:00] Closing thoughts from Darin     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% of     Find More From Dr. Aimie Apigian: Website: www.biologyoftrauma.com Instagram: @draimie Follow her YouTube Channel Accelerate your trauma healing with her 21 Day Journey Pre-Order her upcoming book: The Biology of Trauma     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Website: https://superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: “The body doesn’t forget trauma—even when the mind does. True healing starts when we stop trying to 'think' our way out and start reconnecting with the biology underneath the story.”

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• Reclaiming Your Power: How to Opt Out of the Broken Systems That Are Failing Us

  Today’s solo episode is an urgent call to wake up to the crumbling systems all around us—healthcare, food, energy, water, housing, the environment and start reclaiming our power, one decision at a time. Darin peels back the curtain on how these systems were designed not to serve us, but to profit off our disconnection. But this isn’t a rant—it’s a roadmap. With grounded action steps, a rallying cry for sovereignty, and heartfelt encouragement, Darin offers a path forward to opt out of the Matrix and build a better reality together.     What You’ll Learn: [00:00] Welcome & why this episode is different [02:11] These systems aren’t broken they’re failing us. Here's what we can do [03:21] Health or disease care? Why the system profits from your sickness [05:22] Micro vs. macro: how real food and policy change go hand-in-hand [08:11] Water: how tap water is filled with toxins and what to do about it [10:34] The dirty truth about power: fires, pollution, and the case for solar [12:59] From fossil fuels to microgrids: the real solutions that are being ignored [14:45] Food as poison: how ultra-processed foods hijack your biology [15:22] Cook at home. Buy local. And why your food choices matter more than ever [16:50] Shelter or sickness? How your home might be silently harming you [17:31] Flame retardants, VOCs, EMFs: what to reduce and how [18:45] Why you should turn off your Wi-Fi at night and use airplane mode [19:43] Healthcare or symptom care? The call for functional medicine and policy change [21:10] The environment is a mirror: species extinction, pollution, and the cost of convenience [22:45] Personal action: the power of conscious consumption and daily decisions [24:23] Take your power back: how to become the CEO of your life [25:27] It’s not about complaining, it's about creating a new paradigm [27:04] Final thoughts: this is your invitation to live a SuperLife [28:30] A sneak peek into Darin’s upcoming SuperLife community on Patreon     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 Website: https://superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Quote: “You are not powerless, no matter who you are. We are the creators. But first, we must see the system. If we don’t see it, we don’t change anything. Then we must opt out of these systems that are harming us and the environment, and opt into building a new one, one step at a time.”     Join the SuperLife Movement on Patreon: Be the first to get access to Darin’s new SuperLife community on Patreon: 👉 Sign up at SuperLife.com to join the waitlist and receive updates     Bibliography: CDC. Chronic Disease and Health Promotion. https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/costs/index.htm New England Journal of Medicine. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsa1906848 EWG Tap Water Database. https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/ IEA World Energy Outlook 2023. https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2023 BMJ Global Health. https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/6/e003228 EPA Indoor Air Quality. https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality WHO Global Health Spending. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240042566 IPBES Global Biodiversity Assessment. https://ipbes.net/global-assessment  

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• Charlie Goldsmith: The Energy Healer Doctors Can’t Ignore

  In this eye-opening episode, Darin welcomes Charlie Goldsmith, an energy healer whose mysterious abilities have both fascinated and confounded the scientific community. Charlie has spent decades helping people with chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and emotional wounds — often with nothing more than his presence and intention. In this intimate and inspiring conversation, Darin and Charlie explore the nature of subtle energy, the limits of traditional medicine, and how we might reframe healing altogether. Charlie opens up about his journey — from being a skeptical teenager to working with top researchers and medical professionals who’ve witnessed his unexplained results. They also confront the criticisms he’s faced, discuss the ethics of energy healing, and examine what it means to be “scientific” in a world that’s only beginning to measure the invisible.     What You’ll Learn (Timecodes) 00:00 – Meet Charlie Goldsmith: The healer science couldn’t explain 04:05 – Charlie’s first awakening: “It just started happening one day” 07:42 – Healing autoimmune diseases with only energy? What the research says 12:19 – The skeptics, the media, and staying grounded in truth 17:50 – Can energy healing be measured with science? Or does it demand a new paradigm? 21:38 – The “miracles” that turned doctors into believers 26:14 – Healing vs curing: Why words matter in the world of energy work 30:20 – Placebo, intention, and how the body listens to belief 35:03 – The ethics of charging money for healing 39:28 – Why some people don’t heal — and what Charlie has learned about that 44:50 – How Charlie manages his gift without losing himself 48:37 – Energy hygiene: What healers must do to stay clear 52:41 – Can anyone learn this? Charlie on trainable intuition and access 58:12 – What Charlie believes is really going on when people heal 01:03:30 – Darin’s reflections on skepticism, energy, and embodied truth 01:06:25 – Charlie’s final message for listeners who are curious, doubtful, or in pain     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Pique Tea: Go to www.piquelife.com/darin to get 20% off all products for life     Find More From Charlie Goldsmith Website: charliegoldsmith.comInstagram: @charliegoldsmithTV Series: The HealerBook: Human Medicine (Coming Soon)     Find More from Darin Olien Instagram: @darinolienPodcast: SuperLifeBook: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway Quote “Science isn’t always about what’s already measurable — sometimes it’s about discovering what we haven’t figured out how to measure yet. Healing is real, and it doesn’t always look the way we expect.”

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• Why the Longest Study on Happiness Says You're Focusing on the Wrong Things

  In this uplifting solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien dives into the science and soul of happiness—what it really is, why we’ve misunderstood it, and how we can rewire ourselves for true contentment. Backed by decades of research (including the 85-year Harvard study on happiness), Darin explores the power of relationships, gratitude, movement, nature, and intention-setting as daily tools for thriving. Whether you're feeling disconnected or just looking for new ways to deepen your joy and resilience, this episode is packed with actionable steps, mindset shifts, and real talk to help you reconnect with what truly matters.     What You’ll Learn: 00:02:15 – The true art and science of happiness in a chaotic world 00:03:45 – How to build resilience by stepping outside the “matrix” 00:04:21 – The #1 predictor of long-term health and happiness 00:06:35 – Harvard’s 85-year study on relationships and longevity 00:08:12 – How close connections protect your brain and body 00:09:48 – Why “social fitness” is just as important as physical fitness 00:11:16 – The surprising benefits of aging: boundaries & positivity 00:12:32 – Meaningful goals vs. meaningless ambition 00:14:10 – Darin’s mindfulness and breathing routines for mental clarity 00:15:46 – Why sleep is the ultimate superpower (and how he gets 8.5 hours) 00:16:13 – Micro-habits that reset your mood instantly 00:17:56 – The ripple effect of small acts of kindness 00:18:16 – Using nature and awe as powerful antidepressants 00:19:46 – Smiling as a nervous system hack 00:20:04 – Reframing negative thoughts and using them for insight 00:21:42 – The power of deliberately scheduling positivity 00:22:25 – Why writing out your “perfect day” can transform your life 00:24:39 – How contentment is your default state (and how to return to it) 00:25:23 – Darin’s upcoming Patreon and the future of SuperLife content     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off     Get More From Darin Olien: Website: www.darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: "The science is clear—happiness isn't something you chase. It's something you build. One small choice at a time."     Bibliography of Key Studies on Happiness, Contentment, and Positive Outlook: Positive Relationships and Happiness · Harvard Study of Adult Development: An ongoing 85-year longitudinal study identifying strong, positive relationships as the single strongest predictor of long-term health and happiness. https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org · Larson, R., Mannell, R., & Zuzanek, J. (1986). “Daily experiences of mood: A study of the relationships between social activities and happiness”. · Baumeister, R. & Leary, M. (1995); Bowlby, J. (1969); Deci, E. & Ryan, R. (2000): Theories and empirical work on subjective well-being and close relationships. · Argyle, M. (2001); Dolan, P., Peasgood, T., & White, M. (2008): Links between quality relationships and happiness. Mindfulness and Mental Health · Keng, S.-L., Smoski, M.J., & Robins, C.J. (2011). “Effects of Mindfulness on Psychological Health: A Review of Empirical Studies.” Clinical Psychology Review, 31(6), 1041–1056. Review of empirical research on mindfulness interventions. · Systematic review and meta-analysis (Frontiers in Public Health, 2023): Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep. · American Psychological Association (APA): Review of over 200 studies showing mindfulness meditation reduces stress, anxiety, and negative affect. Gratitude and Well-Being · Emmons, R.A. & McCullough, M.E. (2003). “Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life.”. · Dickerhoof, R. (2007); Froh, J.J. et al. (2008, 2011); Wood, A.M. et al. (2010): Multiple studies examining gratitude journaling and life satisfaction. · Wood, A.M. et al. (2010–2016): Research into how gratitude predicts sleep quality, personality, and subjective well-being. · Systematic review and meta-analysis (2023): Gratitude interventions linked to increases in life satisfaction, mental health, and reduced anxiety. · Harvard Health (2024): Overview of gratitude’s effects on health, sleep, and happiness. Growth Mindset and Happiness · Berg, J. M., Wrzesniewski, A., Grant, A. M., Kurkoski, J., & Welle, B. (2022). “Getting unstuck: The effects of growth mindsets about the self and job on happiness at work.” Journal of Applied Psychology. · Yang, Y., et al. (2022). “The Influence of Growth Mindset on the Mental Health and Life Perception of College Students.” Frontiers in Psychology. · MindVue Profile Study: Correlations between mindset factors and happiness, highlighting impacts of growth mindset. Kindness, Acts of Kindness, and Well-Being · Otake, K. et al. (2006). “Happy people become happier through kindness: A counting kindnesses intervention”. · University of Ohio study (2023): Compared acts of kindness, social activity, and cognitive therapy—finding acts of kindness improve life satisfaction and social connection. · Uprise Health: Report on neurochemical and well-being benefits of performing and receiving acts of kindness.

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• Ethan Brown: The Truth About Beyond Meat from the Man Who Built It — Rebuilding the Broken Food System

  In this eye-opening episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Ethan Brown, the founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, to dismantle the myths surrounding meat consumption, plant-based diets, and our broken food system. From the shocking history of antibiotics in livestock to the biochemical impact of processed meat on our health, this conversation goes far beyond nutrition. Ethan reveals the origin story of Beyond Meat, the real science behind their plant-based protein innovation, and how industrial meat production has warped our connection to nature and sustainability. If you’ve ever questioned what’s on your plate—or why it matters—this is the episode that will shift your entire perspective.     What You’ll Learn 00:00 – The shocking truth about modern meat production 03:40 – How antibiotics revolutionized (and broke) the livestock industry 07:25 – Why the idea of “natural” meat is a dangerous illusion 11:50 – The environmental cost of factory farming 16:30 – Ethan’s mission: bringing meat back to its roots—without animals 21:15 – How Beyond Meat was built using muscle structure science 26:10 – The protein lie: what you’re really getting in meat 31:45 – Why this isn’t just about health—it’s about national security 36:30 – Can plants really replace meat? The biochemical breakdown 41:05 – The emotional and political resistance to changing food systems 46:00 – What we get wrong about taste, texture, and satisfaction 51:30 – The ethics of food, farming, and our treatment of animals 55:45 – Ethan’s vision for the future of food 59:50 – How consumers are the key to real change 01:02:10 – The one shift you can make right now 01:04:00 – Final thoughts from Ethan: “This is about returning to nature—not replacing it.”     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 Ethan Brown: Website: https://beyondmeat.com Instagram: @beyondmeat Learn More: Beyond Meat’s Mission   Find More from Darin Olien: Website: https://superlife.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Book: Fatal Conveniences   Key Takeaway “This isn’t about replacing meat—it’s about restoring nature. The closer we eat to the source, the more we support not just our bodies, but the entire planet.” – Ethan Brown

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