<p dir="ltr">In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin Olien unpacks one of the most ancient and powerful healing practices known to humanity: fasting. From the perspective of cutting-edge science, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine, Darin breaks down how abstaining from food—done correctly—can reset your biology, boost longevity, and unlock your body’s natural healing intelligence.</p> <p dir="ltr">Drawing on the work of pioneers like Paul Bragg and modern fasting experts like Dr. Valter Longo, Darin shares his own experiences with water-only fasting and explains how it’s helping him prepare for stem cell treatments. But this isn’t just about calories—it’s about sovereignty. Whether you’re new to fasting or already practice intermittent or prolonged fasts, this episode will expand your understanding and help you align your fasting approach with your unique body type and season of life.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">What You’ll Learn (Timestamps)</h3> <p dir="ltr">00:00 – Why fasting is powerful and why this isn’t medical advice<br> 01:15 – Fasting meets Western science, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine<br> 02:00 – Darin’s personal fasting journey and stem cell preparation<br> 03:20 – The legacy of Paul Bragg and the ancient roots of fasting<br> 05:00 – "You are what you eat, breathe, drink, think, say, and do"<br> 06:00 – Fasting as a return to ancestral healing<br> 07:30 – How fasting affects digestive fire in Ayurveda<br> 09:00 – Chinese medicine’s take on fasting and chi balance<br> 10:45 – What is intermittent fasting? Scientific and spiritual benefits<br> 12:15 – Body type considerations: kapha, pitta, vata & circadian rhythms<br> 14:00 – Alternate-day fasting: who it works for and who it doesn’t<br> 15:20 – Seasonal fasting and syncing with nature<br> 16:30 – 36-hour fasts, 5:2 protocols, and fasting mimicking diets<br> 17:30 – Ketosis, autophagy, stem cell activation & longevity boosts<br> 18:40 – Women and fasting: why it must be tailored to your cycle<br> 19:45 – Fasting as a spiritual reset, not a punishment<br> 21:00 – Sometimes doing nothing is the most powerful healing</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Thank You to Our Sponsor:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Therasage: Go to <a href="http://www.therasage.com/">www.therasage.com</a> and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at <a href="http://fromourplace.com/">fromourplace.com</a>.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Find More from Darin Olien:</h3> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/darinolien">@darinolien<br></a> Podcast: <a href="https://superlife.com/podcasts">The Super Life Show<br></a> Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fatal-Conveniences-Harmful-Products-Sick_and/dp/0063114534"> Fatal Conveniences<br></a> Website: <a href="https://superlife.com/">superlife.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Key Takeaway Quote:</h3> <p dir="ltr">“Fasting isn’t just biohacking—it’s bio-returning. It’s returning to the rhythms that governed our ancestors. It’s giving your body permission to heal, rest, and remember its natural intelligence.”</p>