<p dir="ltr">In this mind-blowing episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Yale-trained lawyer, mental health advocate, and neuroscience researcher James Kimmel Jr., whose groundbreaking work unveils a shocking truth: revenge isn’t just emotional — it’s biochemical.</p> <p dir="ltr">From his own near-murderous moment as a bullied teenager to a high-powered career as a federal prosecutor, James takes us on a gripping journey that exposes how revenge operates like an addictive drug in the brain, and how most violence — from road rage to war — can be traced back to an unseen cycle of revenge cravings.</p> <p dir="ltr">Together, Darin and James explore the dark underbelly of our justice system, why forgiveness is a neurological superpower, and how Kimmel's powerful Miracle Court process can help anyone break free from the vengeance loop. This episode doesn’t just change how you see violence — it offers a radical new path to freedom.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">What You’ll Learn:</h3> <p dir="ltr">00:00 – James Kimmel's shocking origin story<br> 05:30 – The night he nearly pulled the trigger<br> 11:00 – Why revenge is neurologically addictive<br> 15:00 – How the brain confuses revenge with healing<br> 18:45 – The real neuroscience behind violence and addiction<br> 22:00 – Why the legal system is society’s revenge dealer<br> 27:30 – The dangers of rumination and social reinforcement<br> 32:10 – Everyday revenge: the grudges we don’t even notice<br> 35:40 – How most revenge is nonviolent, but still harmful<br> 40:00 – The missing diagnosis: revenge addiction<br> 45:00 – Why mental health experts have missed this<br> 48:20 – How forgiveness works in the brain<br> 53:00 – The hidden biological rewards of letting go<br> 56:40 – The “Miracle Court” and self-led emotional trials<br> 01:03:00 – How imagination alone can dissolve trauma<br> 01:10:00 – Why this system could save millions of lives<br> 01:19:00 – James’s final message on choosing freedom over pain</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Thank You to Our Sponsors:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Our Place</strong>: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code <strong>DARIN</strong> for 10% off at <a href="http://fromourplace.com/">fromourplace.com</a>.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Therasage</strong>: Go to <a href="http://www.therasage.com/">www.therasage.com</a> and use code <strong>DARIN</strong> at checkout for 15% off</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Find More from James Kimmel Jr:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Science-Revenge-Understanding-Deadliest-Addiction/dp/0593796519"> The Science of Revenge</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">App: <a href="https://miraclecourt.com/">miraclecourt.com</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/jameskimmeljr"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yalepsych/">@yalepsych</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Website: <a href="https://jameskimmeljr.com/">jameskimmeljr.com</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Find More From Darin:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Website: <a href="http://darinolien.com/">darinolien.com</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darinolien">@darinolien</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Book: <a href="http://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book">Fatal Conveniences</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Podcast: <a href="https://superlife.com/podcasts/">Superlife</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Key Takeaway:</h3> <p dir="ltr">“Revenge is an invisible addiction. But forgiveness? It’s instant self-healing—no prescription required.”</p> <p> </p>