<p dir="ltr">What if anxiety wasn’t a flaw, but a signal? In this solo episode, Darin peels back the layers on a topic that affects every one of us: anxiety. But instead of treating it as something to suppress or escape from, Darin offers a bold new perspective — anxiety is your body's cry for balance in an overstimulated world. From breathwork and food to sunlight, grounding, and mindset, this episode explores practical and biological ways to stop reacting and start responding with awareness.</p> <p dir="ltr">With science-backed tools and soul-level wisdom, Darin invites you to reclaim your nervous system and transform daily stress into a signal for deeper connection and healing.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">🔍 What You’ll Learn (with Timestamps)</h3> <p dir="ltr">00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife + Sponsor: Thera Sage’s PEMF & Red Light Mat<br> 02:17 – Why anxiety is not “just mental health” – it’s a systems overload<br> 04:53 – How society’s inputs (EMFs, plastics, social media) keep us anxious<br> 05:50 – What’s happening in your brain: amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex<br> 06:49 – Your body wants to heal — you just need to listen<br> 07:22 – You can’t outthink anxiety, but you can breathe through it<br> 08:34 – Gut health, serotonin, and processed foods: the anxiety connection<br> 10:32 – Caffeine, cortisol, and why your digestion matters<br> 13:24 – Grounding, magnesium, and nutrient gaps that fuel anxiety<br> 15:23 – Somatics: using body awareness to decode anxiety<br> 16:53 – Your SuperLife challenge: 3-minute breathwork before phone<br> 17:47 – Circadian eating, better sleep, and stacking daily wins<br> 18:38 – You are not broken: this is a systems issue<br> 19:45 – Build your life, don’t just manage symptoms<br> 20:47 – Why anxiety and gratitude can’t coexist</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h2 dir="ltr">Thank You to Our Sponsors:</h2> <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> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Bite Toothpaste</strong>: Go to <a href="http://trybite.com/DARIN20">trybite.com/DARIN20</a> or use code <strong>DARIN20</strong> for 20% off your first order.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <h2 dir="ltr">Find More from Darin Olien:</h2> <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://instagram.com/darinolien">@darinolien</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Book: <a href="https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book">Fatal Conveniences</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h2 dir="ltr">🔑 Key Takeaway:</h2> <p dir="ltr">“Life doesn’t give us meaning. We give life meaning. And pain? It’s not punishment — it’s a sacred teacher. Your soul knows the way… if you can get quiet enough to listen.”</p>