Podcasts about Darin

On this episode we are joined by long time collegiate head baseball coach, Darin Hendrickson. Not only did he throw BP for the St. Louis Cardinals for 27 years, he also coached at the following;- Helped create Fontbonne University (Division 3) baseball program (126–54)- Meramec /STLCC (JUCO) (155–74)- University of Central Missouri (Division 2) (209–46)- Saint Louis University (Division 1) (545–432)Nowadays he coaches at CBC High School in Missouri and runs his own business, Hendrickson Baseball Advising, where he helps athletes / families in the recruiting process.

Trudi, Mimi, Mesi und Flo sind in der verdienten Sommerpause. Um uns die Wartezeit auf neue Episoden zu verkürzen, möchten wir Ihnen beliebte Folgen aus der Podcast-Schatzkiste ans Herz legen. Viel Freude beim Zuhören! „Nein! Hör auf! Sag einmal...!“ Warum ist es wichtig, dem Hund die wichtigsten Kommandos verlässlich beizubringen? Und welche sind das? Hundeflo Florian Günther klärt beim Spaziergang mit Mesi Tötschinger auf. SITZ. PLATZ. HIER. FUSS. LAUF. Alle zwei Wochen neu, jeweils montags in Ihrer liebsten Podcast-App. Folgen Sie dem etwas anderen Hunde-Podcast, um keine Folge mehr zu verpassen, schreiben Sie einen Kommentar und schenken Sie uns eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung. Wir freuen uns immer über Post, Anregungen und Ideen: team@servus.com Sie hören: Florian Günther, auch bekannt als der „Hundeflo“, beschäftigt sich seit vielen Jahren mit dem richtigen Umgang mit Hunden. Ihm liegt vor allem am Herzen, die Sprache der Hunde zu verstehen und ihr Verhalten richtig zu deuten, damit der Vierbeiner zu einem zuverlässigen Partner im Alltag wird. Er soll schließlich eine Bereicherung und keine Belastung sein. Mesi Tötschinger liebt Hunde. Aber vielleicht geht die Tierliebe manchmal zu weit. Bereits beim Lesen von Flos Buch „Verhundst“ wurden ihr mehrmals die Augen geöffnet. Mehr über den „Hundeflo“ erfahren: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.derhundeflo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Werfen Sie einen Blick in das aktuelle Servus-Magazin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.servus.com/aktuelles-servus-magazin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Darin finden Sie regelmäßig spannendes Tierwissen. Illustrationen: Roland Vorlaufer Produktion: Beatrix Hammerschmied Tonmischung: Tonstudio Soundfeiler

In den Summer Classics 2026 heute die Folge 137 aus 2025 mit Marc Walther (damals noch Zörnig). Darin geht es um das „Next Level“ im Customer Experience Management. Schließlich reden alle CX Managerinnen und Manager davon, dass man das erreichen müsste. Also, was fehlt? Dem werden wir in den nächsten 30 Minuten auf den Grund gehen.▿ Alle Links und mehr Informationen findest du auf der Website www.cx-talks.com und in den ►Shownotes auf Spotify (Abonnenten des Podcasts), Apple ("Website der Episode"), alternativ auf https://cx-talks.podigee.io

 DownloadWelcome to LOTC Presents, ep. 491. This weeks show starts with Ian Irza and GregaMortis covering Vinegar Syndrome's Forgotten Gialli Volume 7. The movies covered are 1983 Mystere and 1987 Obsession A Taste Of Fear. We hope you will enjoy the discussion for these films. Lastly, GregaMortis and The Twisted Temptress are joined by guest Darin From Northern California to look at 1958 The H-Man. We hope this review will peak your interest in to Asian cinema. Grab those favorite snacks and beverages as you journey with us through the Land Of The Creeps.HELP KEEP HORROR ALIVE!!MOVIE REVIEWS1983 MYSTEREIAN : 8GREG : 61987 OBSESSION A TASTE OF FEARIAN : 6GREG : 7.51958 THE H-MANPEARL : 6DARIN : 7GREG : 6DARIN LINKFACEBOOKLINKS FOR DOUBLE DOUBLEGregaMortisFacebookTwitterLand Of The Creeps Group PageLand Of The Creeps Fan PageJay Of  The Dead's New Horror Movie PodcastYoutubeInstagramEmailLetterboxdTwisted Temptress LinkLetterboxdIAN IRZA LINKSBLOG SITEFACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMLETTERBOXDLOTC Hotline Number1-804-569-56821-804-569-LOTCLOTC Intro is provided by Andy Ussery, Below are links to his social mediaEmail:FacebookTwitterLespecial FacebookLespecial Website

Ein Auftritt bei „hart aber fair“ machte David Matei bundesweit bekannt. Der Politik-Influencer, der Millionen Menschen erreicht, hat nun sein erstes Buch geschrieben. Darin versucht er zu erklären, warum Freiheit, Rechtsstaat und Demokratie für ihn Grund genug sind, um Deutschland zu lieben und notfalls zu verteidigen.

What if the biggest breakthroughs in mental health have nothing to do with chemicals—and everything to do with electricity? In this fascinating conversation, Darin sits down with psychophysiology and brain mapping specialist Rebecca Bassam to explore the electrical nature of the human brain. After surviving multiple traumatic brain injuries herself, Rebecca dedicated her life to understanding how brainwave patterns influence everything from ADHD and anxiety to depression, PTSD, focus, emotional regulation, and peak performance. Together they discuss why traditional mental health often overlooks the brain itself, how brain mapping identifies dysfunctional patterns, why social media instantly pushes us into fight-or-flight, and the promising future of personalized neurotechnology using microcurrent, neurofeedback, biofeedback, light therapy, and frequency-based interventions. If you've ever wondered whether your brain can truly heal, this episode offers an entirely new perspective on what's possible. What You'll Learn Why mental health should begin with measuring the brain How brain mapping identifies patterns behind ADHD, anxiety, and depression The surprising electrical nature of brain function Why traumatic brain injuries often go undiagnosed for years How microcurrent therapy differs from electroshock therapy What brainwave frequencies reveal about focus, stress, and emotional regulation How chronic stress physically changes the brain Why scrolling social media activates your fight-or-flight response How breathing, neurofeedback, and light therapy can retrain the nervous system Why the brain remains capable of healing throughout life Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:35 – Introduction to Rebecca Bassam 00:02:53 – From traumatic brain injuries to brain mapping 00:06:06 – What psychophysiology actually measures 00:08:49 – Rebecca's own brain injury journey 00:11:57 – ADHD as a measurable brain pattern—not a character flaw 00:15:03 – Why your brain can be fast and slow simultaneously 00:18:54 – What brainwaves reveal about focus, anxiety, and stress 00:19:57 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:21:54 – How head injuries change the brain 00:27:17 – Why the brain is fundamentally electrical 00:29:48 – Electroshock vs. modern microcurrent therapy 00:34:15 – Recovering from depression after traumatic brain injury 00:36:35 – Stress, physiology, and why your brain gets hijacked 00:38:21 – Hope for healing through brain mapping 00:40:49 – Can difficult life experiences physically reshape your brain? 00:44:28 – Breaking unhealthy neurological patterns 00:46:30 – Microcurrent, magnetic therapy, and red light therapy 00:48:11 – What social media is doing to your brain in real time 00:55:18 – Breathwork as an instant nervous system reset 01:00:14 – Practical ways to optimize your brain every day 01:05:48 – The future of personalized brain health 01:09:32 – Final thoughts and hope for healing     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.       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     Find More from Rebecca Bassham Website: edgeneurofitness.com Instagram:: @becthebraincoach   Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Your brain is not fixed. It's constantly adapting to every injury, experience, emotion, and habit. Once you understand the electrical patterns driving your thoughts and behaviors, you can begin retraining your brain toward greater health, resilience, focus, and freedom."*    

Darin Decker returns to the PricePlow Podcast for Episode #228, his fifth appearance on the show and his first since becoming VP of Sales at Alpha Lion. He joins Mike and Ben for a full walkthrough of the biggest SuperHuman relaunch in years: five reformulated pre-workouts, a rebrand from black to red, and the debut of a new ingredient called Tensia. Alpha Lion built its name on SuperHuman, and starting July 31, the entire sub-brand gets a V2 treatment. SuperHuman Original, Pump, Extreme, Jacked, and Burn all return with updated formulas, a new Superhuman Energy System, and packaging built around the idea that red means activation. Jacked adds PeptiPump and the novel probiotic-derived Tensia alongside its existing PeptiStrong content, while Burn stays untouched because, as Darin puts it, you don’t fix something that isn’t broken. Decker also walks through Alpha Lion’s pricing overhaul, its GNC weight-management win with the Burn2O system, and why the brand is leaning into retail instead of chasing Meta ad spend. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on your favorite platform and sign up for Alpha Lion alerts before diving in. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/darin-decker-superhuman-228 Video: Darin Decker Unveils the New Red SuperHuman Lineup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz68mzZXxDo Detailed Show Notes: Darin Decker Returns for the SuperHuman Relaunch (0:00) – Introductions (1:00) – Betting on Powdered Pre-Workout, Not Beverages (3:15) – Why Superhuman Is Getting Its Own Spotlight (5:30) – Same Burn, New Name: The Superhuman Energy System (7:15) – Solving Superhuman’s Pricing Puzzle (11:45) – Jacked Gets a Peptide-Powered Muscle Focus (12:30) – The Storyteller Hire: How Darin Landed at Alpha Lion (17:00) – Winning Weight Management at GNC (20:45) – Formulating Alongside GLP-1s, Not Against Them (22:30) – Why Meta Ads Don’t Move Pre-Workout (26:30) – Retail as De-Risking: Dodging the Amazon Trap (29:00) – Keeping the Fun (and Flavors) Alive (31:15) – Dialing In Caffeine, Servings, and Delayed Release (34:30) – Tensia: A Probiotic That Makes Its Own Nitric Oxide (37:00) – Jacked as Burn’s Muscle-Building Sibling (38:15) – Not Every Pre-Workout Should Do Everything (42:30) – Vincamine, Collabs, and a Famous Equity Partner (45:00) – “Blocking and Tackling”: Alpha Lion’s Back-to-Basics Playbook (46:45) – Superhuman Core: The Amazon Entry Point (56:30) – Launch Timeline: July 31 Online, August In Stores (58:15) – Pre-Workout vs. Energy Drinks: Is the Category Still Growing? (1:02:30) – Slow and Steady: Why Hardcore Pre-Workout Users Aren’t Going Anywhere (1:04:30) – Darin’s Own Stack, Flavor Renames, and Ditching Artificial Colors (1:08:00) – Unveiling the Red Tub: Black Was the Warm-Up, Red Is the Switch (1:11:15) – A Stallone Movie Powers the Rebrand (1:13:00) – Final Thoughts and What’s Next Where to Follow and Learn More Connect with Darin Decker and Alpha Lion LinkedIn: Darin Decker Instagram: @alpha.lion … Read more on the PricePlow Blog

Zwischen Marktständen und Straßenbahnen wacht Georg Friedrich Händel über Halle. Das Händel-Denkmal erzählt vom Weg des Komponisten von der Stadt an der Saale nach London. Darin steckt viel internationale Musikgeschichte.

***Mein neues Buch „Alles wird gut – aber nicht von alleine" erscheint bald und kann jetzt schon vorbestellt werden. Darin teile ich meine wichtigsten Erkenntnisse rund um ein langes, gesundes und selbstbestimmtes Leben. Hier kannst du es vorbestellen: ⁠⁠

What if the biggest problems in your life weren't obstacles... but invitations? In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin shares the philosophy behind SuperLife and explains why he believes every challenge contains the seed of a solution. From discovering toxic products in the nutrition industry to helping bring clean water to hundreds of thousands of children, Darin reveals how shifting from complaint to contribution has shaped every major chapter of his life. He also shares practical principles for cultivating optimism, surrounding yourself with solution-oriented people, taking radical responsibility, and building a life fueled by possibility instead of fear. If you've been overwhelmed by the state of the world, this episode is a reminder that the future belongs to those willing to create it. What You'll Learn Why every problem contains the opportunity for a solution How SuperLife became a movement centered around "a world that works" The mindset shift from complaining to creating Why optimism is a practice, not blind positivity How Darin built a career by solving problems instead of criticizing them The importance of surrounding yourself with solution-oriented people Why taking 100% responsibility changes everything How vision creates momentum and attracts new possibilities Why stillness and action are equally essential for growth Practical daily habits for creating your own SuperLife Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:35 – Sponsor: Alkemis 00:03:27 – Why I believe in a world that works 00:04:50 – Choosing solutions over fear 00:06:23 – Every challenge is an opportunity 00:07:10 – How frustration built my career 00:08:02 – The birth of my superfood journey 00:09:16 – Why SuperLife became a movement 00:10:17 – Stop complaining and start creating 00:11:11 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:12:58 – Clean water changed my perspective forever 00:14:25 – Your patterns are not your identity 00:15:24 – Why personal responsibility creates freedom 00:16:26 – The power of surrounding yourself with innovators 00:17:49 – Creating a field that attracts solutions 00:19:10 – Stop focusing on what's broken 00:20:30 – How the universe responds to action 00:21:28 – Building a movement around possibility 00:22:11 – Why problems should make you hopeful 00:23:16 – Curiosity unlocks new possibilities 00:24:39 – My daily practices for staying optimistic 00:26:21 – Stillness, courage, and taking action anyway 00:28:02 – Vision creates the path forward 00:29:01 – A call to help create a world that works Thank You to Our Sponsors: Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. 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 New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The world doesn't change because we become better at pointing out what's broken—it changes because ordinary people decide to become extraordinary problem solvers. Every challenge is an invitation, every obstacle contains a solution, and every one of us has the ability to help create a world that works."   5 Building Blocks: The SuperLife Vision This episode touches five pillars that could each become their own future episode. Treating them as a recurring framework gives the show a spine, andgives you a running "vision doc" you can build on episode by episode.   1. Optimism as a Discipline, Not a Disposition The core reframe: optimism isn't naivety, it's where you choose to point your energy. Future episode: the difference between denial and constructive optimism. 2. The Individual Work — Awareness, Freedom, Connection You flagged this yourself as "more on that another time." This is likely your richest solo-episode territory: what it actually means to learn from pain, become more aware, more free, more connected to your contribution. Could be a 3–4 partarc on its own. 3. The People You Cultivate Your stated "greatest asset." A strong recurring segment could be short profiles — 2–3 minutes each — of specific people in your orbit and the solutions they're building. Turns an abstract claim ("I'm surrounded by great people") into proof, episode after episode. 4. Possibility Thinking / "What Else Is Possible?" The engine of the whole philosophy. Future episode: a practical walkthrough of how you actually run this question against a real problem, step by step, so listeners can use it themselves. 5. Daily Practices Your list of eleven. This is a natural standalone episode ("The 11 Things I Do Every Day to Stay Optimistic"), each one expanded with a real story, rather than compressed into one segment of a broader episode.

Great client experiences don't happen by accident. They're built through dozens of intentional decisions before, during, and after every project.This week, Kyle sits down with Darin Kuns of DK Construction to share how his team has intentionally designed an experience that stands out. From customer confidence checkups and post-project interviews to thoughtful job site standards and small gestures that make clients feel valued, Darin explains how the little details create lasting trust.If you're looking for practical ideas on building a company people can't wait to recommend, this episode is packed with ideas you can start using right away.Want to keep in touch with past clients and prospects without the hassle of writing content yourself? That's exactly what Remodelers AutoPilot does — each month you get a done-for-you email newsletter and social media posts, ready to send.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key TakeawaysFix pre-construction bottlenecksImprove planning before productionDelegate to increase capacityTrack client confidenceCreate memorable client experiencesGather post-project feedbackSet clear job-site standardsRecognize and support employeesChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Context00:33 Celebrating 400 Episodes and Guest Suggestions01:02 Highlighting Todd DeWalt and Construction Leading Edge01:48 DK Construction's Market and Business Focus02:11 Identifying Business Heartburns and Bottlenecks03:07 Addressing Capacity and Process Challenges04:22 Strategies for Smoother Project Handoffs05:15 Handling Change Orders and Project Variances06:04 Time Management and Capacity Planning07:11 Setting Small Wins in Project Selection07:53 Focusing on Capacity and Focused Work08:56 Company History and Market Overview11:01 Developing Client Relationships and Expectations12:06 The Three Uniques of DK Construction14:48 Employee Recruitment and Incentives20:08 Client Experience and Customer Confidence24:58 Enhancing Client Delight and Little Things30:12 Implementing Client Feedback and Post-Project Surveys34:50 Company Culture and Employee Recognition39:58 Team Communication and Meeting Optimization44:52 Signage and Job Site Respect50:03 Letting Go of Control and Delegation51:52 Building a High-Performance Team55:00 Final Thoughts on Customer Service and Business Growth

AI is impacting every part of our lives—and we need to start paying more attention.Watch this timely conversation with Dr. Darin Johnson, Professor of Law at Howard University, former attorney at the Pentagon, U.S. State Department, and White House, and author of Digital Coup, whose work sits at the intersection of AI, democracy, national security, and constitutional law.We discuss:How social media has become one of the greatest threats to democracyThe "digital coup economy" and how AI is accelerating political manipulationWhat citizens can do to fight back and become more discerning in the face of these threatsWhy empathy is essential for protecting democracy, human rights, and the rule of lawIf you care about democracy, free elections, misinformation, and the future of human rights—you don't want to miss this conversation.00:00 Preview00:49 Episode introduction02:46 About Dr. Darin Johnson05:42 Darin's backstory11:31 Why Darin is still optimistic about America's ongoing democratic crisis13:35 Darin's book, Digital Coup: The Conspiracy  to Thwart Global Democracy17:31 Why Darin remains optimistic about the democratic crisis in the U.S.21:22 How free speech is being weaponized to undermine democracy26:28 How social media went from empowering citizens to undermining their agency31:45 The global election super cycle and AI-powered disinformation34:41 The rise of the "digital coup economy"37:34 Big Tech, AI, and the future of democratic governance43:18 Why empathy is essential to democracy and human rights47:03 Dr. Darin Johnson's Purposeful Empathy storyEpisode #3 of Empathy in the Age of AI part II, a special 25-part series: https://tinyurl.com/exyw2nua CONNECT WITH DARIN✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/darin-johnson-5305ab/✩ Website http://www.darin-johnson.com CONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialSHOW NOTES✩ Digital Coup: The Conspiracy  to Thwart Global Democracy https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Coup-Conspiracy-Thwart-Democracy/dp/B0FCCD2W16 ✩ The Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisishttps://www.amazon.com/Empathic-Civilization-Global-Consciousness-Crisis/dp/1585427659Video edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

Sehnst du dich nach neuer Freiheit? In deinen Gedanken, deinen Beziehungen oder deinem Glauben? In dieser Predigt zeigt Bayless Conley, was das biblische Jubeljahr bedeutet: Schuld wird erlassen, Verlorenes wird zurückgegeben und Menschen dürfen neu anfangen. Darin liegt ein starkes Bild für Jesus: In Jesus wird Wirklichkeit, was das Jubeljahr verspricht. Entdecke, wie du die Freiheit, Heilung und Wiederherstellung findest, die er für dich bereithält.

Show number one is done and show number two is three days out. In episode 303 of The Drop Set, I’m giving you the full unfiltered post-mortem on the NPC Tennessee State — what went wrong, what I learned, and what I’m doing differently going into the Knox Classic this Saturday. The honest truth: I came in about 10 to 12 pounds too heavy, the photos are rough, and I shat the bed on my routine because I was so focused on just making weight that posing practice fell apart. But I did drop 14 pounds in two weeks and get on stage under the cap, and that counts for something. I’m also answering a listener voicemail question on what clients can do to help me be a better coach — communication, detail, and training footage are the answers. Then I break down the peak week approach for show two, which is essentially doing nothing differently except pulling veg and electrolytes Thursday, a small carb addition Friday night and Saturday morning, and no backstage carb chaos this time. I’ve also made a last minute division switch — I’m competing in Men’s Physique at the Knox Classic, and the moment I hit that first pose I knew immediately it was a better fit for my frame. Plus an update on the path to the Alabama Open three weeks out! Call in and leave a voicemail with your question!  865-226-9284 Bikini Blueprint is available now at pre-launch pricing – get in while it’s hot!  https://fivestarrphysique.com/bikini-blueprint/ Hypertrophy University, for all your training needs: https://fivestarrphysique.com/hypertrophy-university/ Master the ins and outs of dieting FAST with Macro Boot Camp: https://fivestarrphysique.com/macro-boot-camp/ Contest prep and body transformation coaching with Darin: https://fivestarrphysique.com/personalized-coaching-options/ Merch!  Check out swag and workout programs: https://shop.fivestarrphysique.com/ Check me out on YouTube and subscribe to see what's coming up next:  https://www.youtube.com/@darin_starr Check me out on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedropsetpodcast

On today's episode of the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap Wednesday's practice, react to the offense's incredible performance, preview Friday's Fan Fest, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Diese Folge ist eine gekürzte und mit KI übersetzte Zusammenfassung unseres gesprächs mit Katherine Hayhoe. Darin sprechen wir über den Klimawandel und ihre Forschung zu zukünftigem Klima. Außerdem fragen wir uns was der Glaube allgemein mit dem Thema aber auch mit Katherine Hayhoe persönlich zu tun hat.

On today's episode of the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy reveal who participated in the first training camp "fight" of 2026, take a hard look at the offensive line, react to Netflix's announcement about Luke Kuechly joining 4 of their 2026 NFL broadcasts, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 319 of Irritable Dad Syndrome proves that broken cars, questionable snacks, and bad lettuce can all be part of the same conversation.This week includes:Don't eat the bad lettuceMove over Mike... Darin has complaints about his own KiaSam Neill was awesomeSuper Stuffed Pop-Tarts, Fruit Roll-Ups, Fig Newtons and candy cigarettesComing Soon: Best of Volume SixBloopersFrom battling unreliable cars to reminiscing about childhood snacks and wondering what possessed us to think candy cigarettes were a good idea, the guys once again find humor in the everyday chaos of life.#IrritableDadSyndrome#BrokenCarsAndCandyCigarettes#ComedyPodcast#DadHumor#FunnyPodcast#PodcastComedy#Kia#SamNeill#PopTarts#FruitRollUps#FigNewtons#CandyCigarettes#GenXHumor#Nostalgia#StorytellingPodcast#RelatableHumor#EverydayLifeSupport the showThank you so much for listening to this episode!  If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show!All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndromeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndromeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndromeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndromeTwitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritableTons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

You wanted to tussle? Let's tussle, as NostalgiaCast sets its sights on OUT OF SIGHT, directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Steve Zahn, and Albert Brooks. Jonny and Darin discuss the movie as an Elmore Leonard adaptation with a voice, the jump cuts, freeze frames, and electric filmmaking choices that defined the rest of Soderbergh's career, and the megawatt movie star performances by Clooney and Lopez. Also, where does the movie rank among PULP FICTION wannabes?

Heute klingt "Welt.Macht.China" ein bisschen anders als sonst. Wir sind in der Sommerpause. Und in unserem Sommerspezial schauen wir in einem etwas anderen Format auf den chinesischen Landesteil Sichuan. Darin erzählen wir verschiedene Geschichten aus Chengdu, der Hauptstadt des Landesteils Sichuans. Und das in einem etwas anderen Format als sonst in Kooperation mit dem Bayerischen Rundfunk. Es gibt Reportagen von unserer ARD Korrespondentin Eva Lamby-Schmitt über die Pandas in Chengdu, die Hiphop-Szene und LGBTIQ+ Community dort, die Kultur der Teehäuser und die Sichuan Küche. China-Experte Felix Lee spricht über die besonderen Beziehungen zwischen Bayern und Sichuan. Und ganz besonders dieses Mal: Zwischendurch hört ihr chinesischen Pop und Rock.   "Welt.Macht.China" ist der China-Podcast der ARD. Aktuelle und ehemalige Korrespondent*innen und Expert*innen haben sich zusammengetan, um einen vielfältigen Einblick in das riesige Land zu geben. Es geht um Politik, Wirtschaft, Kultur, das Leben und den Alltag in der Volksrepublik, außerdem um Klischees und Chinas Rolle in der Welt. Eine neue Folge gibt es ab September wieder jeden zweiten Dienstag unter anderem in ARD Sounds: https://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/welt-macht-china/urn:ard:show:b5d8f07b1baa22d0/ Ihr habt Anmerkungen, Lob und Kritik? Schreibt uns an weltmachtchina@ard.de.

What if the answers you've been searching for have been inside you all along? In this deeply personal conversation, Darin sits down with his longtime friend Leon Aryah Lewis—a mystic, seer, attorney, and author of Inside Out: A Soul's Journey. For the first time publicly, Leon shares the remarkable spiritual experiences that shaped his life, from communicating with spirit guides as a child and overcoming severe dyslexia to performing thousands of soul readings and embracing the path of mysticism. Leon also reveals the extraordinary story of how a manuscript he wrote 30 years ago miraculously survived the Palisades Fire, only to resurface at exactly the right moment. Together, Darin and Leon explore soul purpose, shadow work, intuition, divine timing, reincarnation, the teachings of Jesus, and why true healing begins when we trust ourselves instead of searching outside for answers. What You'll Learn How Leon first began communicating with his spirit guides as a child Why his 30-year-old manuscript resurfaced after surviving the Palisades Fire How Leon transformed severe dyslexia into one of his greatest strengths What a soul reading is and how Leon has performed thousands of them Why mysticism is about direct connection with the Divine—not religion The role of intuition, meditation, and trust in personal transformation Why shadow work is essential for true healing What Leon believes about reincarnation and soul purpose The powerful lesson he says Jesus taught him through meditation Why everything you've been searching for may already exist within you Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:04:13 – Introducing Leon Aryah Lewis 00:06:20 – A manuscript that survived the Palisades Fire 00:08:33 – Why the book resurfaced after 30 years 00:10:25 – Leon's spiritual awakening begins 00:12:02 – The first encounter with a spirit guide 00:15:30 – Childhood messages and discovering his purpose 00:17:24 – Overcoming severe dyslexia 00:21:39 – Getting out of your own way 00:22:08 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:23:27 – Does every soul arrive with a life plan? 00:24:29 – How Leon discovered soul readings 00:34:20 – What mysticism really means 00:37:24 – Does your soul already know everything? 00:41:12 – Trusting your soul's journey 00:45:26 – Divine timing and why the book appeared now 00:48:11 – Leon's meditation involving Jesus 00:53:28 – Why embracing your shadow leads to healing 00:57:02 – Connecting with spirit guides 00:58:59 – Mysticism beyond organized religion 01:01:30 – Leon's mission for humanity 01:11:10 – Final reflections and trusting the journey 01:13:27 – Closing thoughts Thank You to Our Sponsors: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. 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 Find More from Leon Aryah Lewis: Website: soulsessionswithleon.com Instagram: @soulsessionswithleon Buy His New Book: Inside Out: A Journey of the Soul Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Everything you've spent your life searching for already exists within you. Your soul carries the wisdom, your challenges reveal your path, your shadow is your greatest teacher, and your spiritual journey begins the moment you stop looking outside yourself for answers and learn to trust the quiet voice that's been guiding you all along."

Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy talk about who is poised to step up after a battle with the training camp injury bug, some new dudes on defense and how this Panthers front office looking to replicate teams of past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if some of the most powerful ways to improve your health didn't require expensive gadgets, complicated routines, or the latest supplement trend? In this rapid-fire solo episode, Darin shares 15 unusual, science-backed habits that can dramatically improve longevity, mobility, brain function, nervous system regulation, digestion, and overall vitality. From dead hangs and deep squats to humming, sunlight, boredom, and chewing your food more thoroughly, each practice is grounded in published research, not internet biohacking hype. These are simple, practical habits you can start today that may have an outsized impact on your health over time. If you're looking for evidence-based ways to optimize your body without spending a fortune, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways. What You'll Learn Why grip strength may be one of the strongest predictors of longevity How deep squats improve mobility and joint health The surprising connection between balance and lifespan Why humming boosts nitric oxide production The science behind mouth taping and nasal breathing How cold water can instantly calm your nervous system Why boredom fuels creativity and brain function The health benefits of intentional silence How awe can reduce inflammation Why soil microbes strengthen your immune system The importance of chewing for nutrient absorption Why sunlight is one of the most powerful daily health tools Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Tru Niagen 00:02:35 – 15 science-backed health habits you probably aren't doing 00:04:18 – #1 Grip strength and longevity 00:06:40 – #2 The deep squat rest 00:08:16 – #3 Single-leg balance 00:09:36 – #4 Why humming boosts nitric oxide 00:11:01 – #5 Mouth taping and nasal breathing 00:12:41 – #6 Cold water face immersion 00:14:05 – #7 Ice on the back of your neck 00:14:59 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:16:55 – #8 Getting bored on purpose 00:18:34 – #9 Scheduling daily silence 00:20:01 – #10 Chasing awe instead of scrolling 00:21:20 – #11 Why getting your hands dirty boosts immunity 00:23:00 – #12 Chewing your food more thoroughly 00:24:20 – #13 Squatting while using the bathroom 00:25:41 – #14 Get sunlight before your phone 00:26:59 – #15 Sunlight on your skin 00:28:28 – The complete 15-step daily protocol 00:29:05 – Start with one habit today 00:29:26 – Final thoughts and closing message Thank You to Our Sponsors Tru Niagen: Boost NAD+ levels for cellular health and longevity. Get 20% off with code DARINOLIEN20 at truniagen.com. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN for 20% off your order. 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 Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Better health doesn't always come from doing more—it often comes from returning to the simple things humans have done for thousands of years. Move your body naturally. Breathe through your nose. Spend time in silence. Get into the sun. Touch the earth. Challenge your balance. Strengthen your grip. 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The guys are joined by Darin Gantt from Panthers.com, as DG explains how the team has built the roster to overcome injuries across the OL, he speaks about the expectations for the defensive side of the football, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three days out and running on fumes — but the data is moving in the right direction. In episode 302 of The Drop Set, I’m giving you an unfiltered look at what peak week actually looks like when you’re managing a weight cap, coaching yourself, running a full client roster, and trying to do it all over again the following weekend. I walk through my exact closeout tracking system — weighing before every meal, tracking water to the ounce between and with meals, managing sodium and potassium in real time, and making adjustments on the fly as the scale responds. I get into why I stopped cardio and shifted to steps only, how I’m timing meals around a 9AM show start, carb source selection for show day, and why I’m not touching diuretics despite being this close to the cap. I also get honest about the emotional side of late prep — the breakdown that came out of nowhere, the Sun Chips craving that made no sense, and what it actually means to accept the temporary nature of everything we build in this sport. Plus a full walkthrough of the newly restructured Macro Boot Camp course launching soon, including the red, white, and blue phase breakdown and what’s inside each module. Call in and leave a voicemail with your question!  865-226-9284 Bikini Blueprint is available now at pre-launch pricing – get in while it’s hot!  https://fivestarrphysique.com/bikini-blueprint/ Hypertrophy University, for all your training needs: https://fivestarrphysique.com/hypertrophy-university/ Master the ins and outs of dieting FAST with Macro Boot Camp: https://fivestarrphysique.com/macro-boot-camp/ Contest prep and body transformation coaching with Darin: https://fivestarrphysique.com/personalized-coaching-options/ Merch!  Check out swag and workout programs: https://shop.fivestarrphysique.com/ Check me out on YouTube and subscribe to see what's coming up next:  https://www.youtube.com/@darin_starr Check me out on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedropsetpodcast

Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy provide an update on Taylor Moton, discuss the teams recent injury report, preview the start of training camp, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Sachbuch-Bestsellerautorin Şeyda Kurt hat ihren ersten Roman "Zeit der Monster" geschrieben. Darin streift die junge Sanya durch ihr Viertel Köln-Kalk, das eine Endzeitstimmung erlebt. Es entsteht ein wildes Wuselbild der Gefühle. Kurt, Şeyda www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Die Sachbuch-Bestsellerautorin Şeyda Kurt hat ihren ersten Roman "Zeit der Monster" geschrieben. Darin streift die junge Sanya durch ihr Viertel Köln-Kalk, das eine Endzeitstimmung erlebt. Es entsteht ein wildes Wuselbild der Gefühle. Kurt, Şeyda www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Episode 318 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features Taco Bell survival strategies, curling invitations, insurance headaches, Marvel love, and a mysterious tale from Gobble Creek.This week includes:Gumby didn't smokeMike and Darin want to be your therapistBonnie Tyler diedHow long can you leave Taco Bell in the fridge and safely eat it?The guys got invited to a free curling lessonDealing with insurance companies is funMarvel movies are awesomeMike reached Crimson Level on C.O.D.Street of Dreams has hit written all over itSoccer fever... catch it!The Boys is kinda disturbingJohn Oliver can do no wrongThe wives are in a book clubThe Witches of Gobble CreekDarin met a guy named MooseWhat to expect if you listen to Episode 1 of Irritable Dad SyndromeWhy do people keep posting pictures that are backwards?Skungy and SmoozoMike still can't get rid of his KiaFrom questionable leftovers and video games to curling, classic rock, superheroes, and the legend of the Witches of Gobble Creek, Episode 318 delivers another hilarious mix of everyday observations, pop culture, and completely unnecessary conversations.#IrritableDadSyndrome #TheWitchesOfGobbleCreek #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #Marvel #CallOfDuty #JohnOliver #Curling #TacoBell #GenXHumor #StorytellingPodcast #PopCulture #Soccer #TheBoysTV #EverydayLife #RelatableHumorSupport the showThank you so much for listening to this episode!  If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show!All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndromeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndromeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndromeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndromeTwitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritableTons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

The Mel Brooks Centennial Celebration rolls on as Darin and John watch 2005’s The Producers, the movie adaptation of the musical adaptation of the original [...]

210: Konflikte gehören zum Berufsalltag – doch wann wird daraus Mobbing? In dieser Podcastfolge sprechen wir offen über Konflikte, Mobbing und schwierige Dynamiken im Assistenzbereich. Gemeinsam beleuchten wir, woran sich systematisches Mobbing erkennen lässt, welche Warnsignale Führungskräfte und HR ernst nehmen sollten und warum klare Rollen, transparente Kommunikation und aktives Zuhören entscheidend für eine gesunde Zusammenarbeit sind. Anhand realer Erfahrungen aus Recruiting, Mediation und Konfliktbegleitung geht es um typische Warnsignale, Prävention, die Verantwortung von Unternehmen und konkrete Handlungsmöglichkeiten für Betroffene. Eine Folge für Executive Assistants, Management Assistants, Führungskräfte und HR-Verantwortliche, die Konflikte frühzeitig erkennen und professionell lösen möchten. Welche Erfahrung hast du mit Konflikten oder Mobbing im Berufsalltag gemacht? Schreib deine Gedanken und Erfahrungen gerne in die Kommentare.  --- Verena Schiffer ist Personalberaterin mit einem klaren Fokus auf anspruchsvolle Assistenzpositionen im Top-Management. Aufgewachsen in einer Hoteliersfamilie, wurde sie früh von Serviceorientierung, Verbindlichkeit und einem hohen Qualitätsanspruch geprägt. Ihr beruflicher Weg führte sie zunächst über Stationen im Tourismus und Personalwesen in internationale Unternehmenskontexte und schließlich in die Assistenzfunktion. Über 14 Jahre arbeitete sie als Management Assistant in Beratungen und Konzernen und kennt die Anforderungen, Dynamiken und Realität dieser Rolle aus eigener Erfahrung. 2004 gründete sie ihre eigene Personalberatung. Seit mehr als 20 Jahren begleitet sie Unternehmen und Assistenzen in diesem spezialisierten Markt und hat über 350 Assistenzpositionen im Top-Management besetzt. Was sie bis heute an ihrer Arbeit begeistert, sind die Menschen und die Wirkung, die entsteht, wenn fachliche und menschliche Passung zusammenkommen. Zu sehen, welche Entwicklung und welcher Erfolg daraus entstehen können, ist für sie bis heute der Kern ihrer Arbeit. LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verenaschiffer/ https://www.verenaschiffer.de/ https://www.verenaschiffer.de/assistenzen/newsletter-anmeldung/ https://www.verenaschiffer.de/kontakt/ --- Sabine Kupfer ist Mediatorin, Konfliktcoach und Konflikttrainerin mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Assistenzen, Führungskräfte und die Zusammenarbeit in Organisationen. Mehr als 25 Jahre arbeitete sie selbst als Management- und Executive Assistant, davon 21 Jahre in einem internationalen Konzern. Sie kennt die Anforderungen, Spannungsfelder und Dynamiken der Assistenzrolle daher nicht nur aus der Beratung, sondern aus eigener langjähriger Erfahrung. 2018 absolvierte sie ihre Mediationsausbildung an der Universität Stuttgart und machte sich zunächst nebenberuflich, später vollständig selbstständig. Heute begleitet sie als „Die KonfliktPiratin" Menschen, Teams und Organisationen dabei, Konflikte frühzeitig zu erkennen, schwierige Gespräche zu führen und wieder miteinander statt übereinander zu reden. Ein tragender Pfeiler ihrer Arbeit ist die Mediationsausbildung für Assistenzen und administrative Fachkräfte. Darin verbindet Sabine Kupfer fundierte Mediationskompetenz mit ihrer langjährigen Erfahrung aus der Assistenz und vermittelt, wie Konflikte besser verstanden, Gespräche professionell vorbereitet und Klärungsprozesse souverän begleitet werden können. Dabei ist ihr besonders wichtig, Assistenzen nicht noch mehr Verantwortung aufzubürden. Vielmehr möchte sie sie darin stärken, ihre Schlüsselposition bewusst auszufüllen, ihre Rolle klar einzuordnen und in anspruchsvollen Situationen handlungsfähig zu bleiben. Was sie an ihrer Arbeit begeistert, ist der Moment, in dem Menschen wieder miteinander ins Gespräch kommen, neue Perspektiven entstehen und aus festgefahrenen Situationen echte Bewegung wird. LINKS: Website: https://www.sabine-kupfer.de/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-kupfer-konfliktpiratin/  Mediationsausbildung: https://mediatorenausbildung-assistenz.de/ Infobroschüre zur Ausbildung: https://mediatorenausbildung-assistenz.de/ausbildungsbroschure   Newsletter: https://seu2.cleverreach.com/f/284310-332003/  --- LINKS zum Podcast: - Diana Brandl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-brandl/ - Executive Office Insights Newsletter: https://the-socialista-projects.com/#newsletter - Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qBSDjTfYOG2x6qos7dKkS - Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-future-assistant/id1493106661 - The Executive Office Insights Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QH8HL8oWIC0HzHWvb5KLd

What's subtly wearing you out? Free self-assessment for ministry leaders: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Join Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching What do you do with the parts of yourself that feel like a limitation? Darin Sargent was born with one hand — and spent years wondering why God made him that way. What he discovered changed everything. In this episode, Darin shares the powerful moments that reframed his identity, from a father speaking Psalm 139 over a broken little boy to a teacher who celebrated his uniqueness in front of a whole classroom. Now an author, speaker, executive coach, and Director of Ministry Central for the UPCI, Darin brings a simple but life-changing message: the broken places in your story are not the end. They're often where the best part begins.Connect with Darin Sargent:https://www.intentionalfamilyministries.com/ Battle the Beast (Book) - https://amzn.to/3Q3PJ90 (affiliate link)Parenting with Purpose (Book) - https://amzn.to/3Q3PJ90 (affiliate link)Purchase Christian Leader Sight Planner (a tool that has drastically changed Ryan's productivity): Black Cover – https://amzn.to/3JpBHvm Blue Cover – https://amzn.to/4ouFRB9 Green Cover – https://amzn.to/4oXVLUrPurchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbookConnect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Website: https://www.ryanfranklin.org Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio: https://www.apostolic-audio.com#leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentalsSend us Fan Mail

Justice leaves its mark! Grab your whip and your fedora as NostalgiaCast celebrates cinema's other greatest pulp adventure hero with a retrospective look at THE MASK OF ZORRO, directed by Martin Campbell and starring Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Friend and fellow podcaster Stanford Clark joins Jonny and Darin for a swashbuckling, horse-riding, Spanish Tango-ing discussion of this '90s adventure classic, the characters (like Batman and Indiana Jones) that Johnston McCulley's iconic creation inspired, and the story choices and practical stuntwork that sets the movie apart from 99% of all blockbusters today.   Visit Stanford's Movies Past And Present Podcast here:  https://moviespastandpresent.com/

"Wie leben geht" ist der erste Roman von Alex Dürer. Darin geht es um Lennard und seine Zweifel, ob er das Leben lebt, das er sollte. Er vergleicht sich mit anderen. Bei ihnen läuft scheinbar immer alles, oder? Lennard hingegen steckt fest.**********Weitere BeiträgeLiteratur: "Xerox" von Fien VeldmanLiteratur: "Das Schwarz an den Händen meines Vaters" von Lena SchätteLiteratur: "Das gute Benehmen" von Molly Keane**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

One market downturn can reveal every weakness in a capital raising strategy. In this episode, Dave Dubeau sits down with securities attorney Darin Mangum to discuss what real estate investors can learn from the 2008 financial crisis and the more recent challenges in the multifamily market. Darin explains why proper legal preparation is about more than paperwork. It is about protecting your business when markets become unpredictable. The conversation covers common mistakes investors make when raising capital, how websites and social media can unintentionally create legal problems, and why understanding the rules before launching an offering can provide valuable peace of mind. Darin also shares practical marketing ideas that help investors build relationships before presenting investment opportunities. Key Topics Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis Mistakes made during the 2022 and 2023 multifamily slowdown Why legal preparation provides peace of mind Website and social media mistakes investors should avoid Accredited investor considerations Building relationships before presenting investment opportunities An overview of Darin's new book, Raising Capital with Confidence Guest Information Darin Mangum is a securities attorney who helps real estate investors structure syndications, private funds, and capital raises. He has practiced law for more than 26 years and recently published Raising Capital with Confidence. Website: https://mangum.law Connect with Darin on LinkedIn. Call to Action Visit https://mangum.law to learn more about Darin's work, download free excerpts from Raising Capital with Confidence, and find links to purchase the book.

What if the key to balancing hormones, improving digestion, reducing inflammation, and even lowering breast cancer risk isn't another supplement—but the trillions of microbes already living inside you? In this fascinating conversation, Darin sits down with clinical nutritionist and PhD researcher Sara Brandow to unpack the rapidly emerging science of the gut microbiome and its profound influence on women's health. From estrogen metabolism and PCOS to the dangers of restrictive diets, social media misinformation, and the hierarchy of scientific evidence, Sara explains why diversity, not dietary perfection—is the true foundation of long-term wellness. Together they explore why the carnivore diet may starve beneficial gut bacteria, how fear surrounding lectins and detoxes has led many people astray, the importance of feeding your microbiome with fiber-rich whole foods, and why meaningful health transformation happens gradually, not through quick fixes. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode offers a science-backed roadmap toward building a healthier, more resilient inner ecosystem. What You'll Learn What the estrobolome is and why it regulates estrogen metabolism How gut bacteria influence PCOS, hormone balance, and breast cancer risk Why microbiome diversity matters more than dietary perfection The hidden dangers of restrictive diets and the carnivore trend The truth about lectins and why they've been misunderstood Why prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics all play unique roles How beneficial gut bacteria influence cravings and behavior The hierarchy of scientific evidence, and how to recognize trustworthy nutrition research Why parasite cleanses and extreme detoxes can backfire How to rebuild your microbiome one food at a time Why eating 30 different plants each week supports gut resilience How small dietary changes create lasting health improvements Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste 00:02:48 – Introducing Sara Brandow 00:03:26 – Why the microbiome may be the missing link in women's health 00:04:13 – Research, curiosity, and communicating science 00:08:22 – Why Sara returned to pursue a PhD 00:10:12 – The gut-estrogen axis explained 00:11:39 – Understanding the estrobolome and estrogen metabolism 00:14:20 – Why perfection is hurting your microbiome 00:15:27 – The carnivore diet and starving beneficial gut bacteria 00:16:18 – The truth about lectins and fear-based nutrition 00:17:17 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:19:15 – Prebiotics, postbiotics, and the power of butyrate 00:21:13 – How to separate real science from internet misinformation 00:23:24 – The hierarchy of scientific evidence 00:26:03 – Why bro science often ignores the strongest research 00:29:20 – How restrictive diets "nuke" the microbiome 00:32:27 – Parasite cleanses, detoxes, and rebuilding gut health 00:37:02 – Why food quality and diversity matter most 00:40:12 – How gut bacteria influence cravings and behavior 00:43:28 – The stealth approach to rebuilding your microbiome 00:46:20 – Practical strategies for increasing plant diversity 00:48:30 – Estrogen recycling, beta-glucuronidase, and hormonal balance 00:50:29 – Science communication in the age of algorithms 00:53:23 – Blood testing vs. microbiome testing 00:55:20 – Plant-based nutrition, misconceptions, and thriving long term 00:59:20 – The blood type diet myth 01:02:15 – Early life, antibiotics, and building a resilient microbiome     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     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     Find More from Sarah Brandow Website: sarahbrandow.com Instagram: @sarahbrandow Test Your Microbiome: masteryourmicrobiome.com     Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "The future of nutrition isn't about finding the perfect diet—it's about building the healthiest internal ecosystem possible. Every whole plant food you eat, every diverse ingredient you introduce, and every evidence-based choice you make helps cultivate a stronger, more resilient microbiome. When you stop chasing restrictive trends and begin supporting the trillions of organisms working on your behalf, you create the conditions for better hormones, stronger immunity, improved digestion, and lasting health from the inside out."    

Eight days out and running on fumes — but the prep is coming together. In episode 301 of The Drop Set, I’m answering a listener question on progressive overload and rep tracking across multiple sets, plus how to approach off-season body composition for competitors who are either doing consecutive years or taking a longer growth phase. Then I’m giving you the full unfiltered home stretch update: how I dropped 13 pounds in 11 days, what was actually causing the weight stall (estrogen-driven water retention), how I’m managing 80 minutes of cardio plus 75 minutes of walking daily, and the closeout prep tracker system I’ve built for myself and am now rolling out to clients at five weeks out. I also get into peak week carb loading strategy, water manipulation, how to identify which meals make you look tightest on stage, and why show day is not the time to be teaching new lessons. Plus a look at everything happening on the Five Starr Physique business side right now — Bikini Blueprint, Macro Boot Camp, Hypertrophy University, and new client tools. Call in and leave a voicemail with your question!  865-226-9284 Bikini Blueprint is available now at pre-launch pricing – get in while it’s hot!  https://fivestarrphysique.com/bikini-blueprint/ Hypertrophy University, for all your training needs: https://fivestarrphysique.com/hypertrophy-university/ Master the ins and outs of dieting FAST with Macro Boot Camp: https://fivestarrphysique.com/macro-boot-camp/ Contest prep and body transformation coaching with Darin: https://fivestarrphysique.com/personalized-coaching-options/ Merch!  Check out swag and workout programs: https://shop.fivestarrphysique.com/ Check me out on YouTube and subscribe to see what's coming up next:  https://www.youtube.com/@darin_starr Check me out on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedropsetpodcast

Alright guys, this one's a good one. Darin Hardy's back on the show, and dude, we go everywhere in this conversation — broadheads, blood trails, mountain lions with broadheads stuck in their throat, turkey hunting like you elk hunt, and the mindset work that actually separates the guy who kills every single year from the guy who's still hoping to get lucky. We start off nerding out on pre-season bow prep — what "long distance" actually means, why I want four-inch groups at 80 before I ever worry about a 40-yard shot, and the drills Darin runs to build pressure into his practice instead of just chasing tiny groups. We get into the fixed-blade vs. mechanical broadhead debate (and why I think too many guys aim right behind the shoulder when middle-middle gives you way more margin for error), then Darin tells a wild story about tracking a bull for a mile and a half off almost no blood — and an even wilder story about a mountain lion he shot that had been living for years with a broadhead through her throat. From there we get into the real meat of this episode: what actually makes a 201 hunter. Darin breaks down why the guys who kill consistently aren't the ones who need every condition to line up — they're the ones with an adaptive mindset who can find the shot that's three steps to the left instead of only seeing the one they planned for. We talk about the 90/10/1 framework, calling audibles in the field, why it took Darin 23 years to kill his first bull, and why the "10 straight days in September" rule matters more than almost anything else for a new elk hunter. We close out talking about Darin's new venture, Level Seven High Terrain, where he's using horsemanship and hunting as vehicles for leadership and mindset coaching — and honestly some of what he shares about "demand vs. ask vs. offer" will change how you think about pressure, calling elk, and life in general. If you're gearing up for season, this episode's got tactics, gear talk, and the mental framework to actually go use it. Enjoy, guys. Sponsors onX Hunt — onxmaps.com This episode is brought to you by onX Hunt. Remember the old Garmin Rino days where you could see your buddy on the map? onX basically reinvented that with their new Share feature. Head into the app, go to the new Go Track section, and hit Share Your Location — now you and your hunting buddy can see each other on the map in real time (works while you're in service). It's a small feature but a genuinely useful one for staying connected with your crew in the field. Go check it out at onxmaps.com. Bridger Watch — bridgerwatch.com This episode is also brought to you by Bridger Watch — a smartwatch actually built for hunting. On top of all the usual smartwatch stuff (health tracking, fitness tracking, texts), Bridger Watch has the best mapping capability of any wearable on the market. Save offline maps, pan around right on your wrist, and thanks to the onX integration, you can share waypoints, tracks, and markups straight from your onX account to your watch — so if your phone dies or gets left in the truck, you've always got a backup. It's built to work alongside your phone, not replace it. Use code TRO at checkout at bridgerwatch.com for a discount on your watch. Chapter Timestamps (estimated based on episode flow — adjust to exact audio if needed) Time Chapter 0:00 Intro — Welcome to the Elk Hunt Podcast 1:00 Sponsor: onX Hunt's new Share/Go Track feature 3:00 Sponsor: Bridger Watch — mapping, onX integration, and redundancy in the field 5:30 Pre-season excuses, scouting (or lack thereof), and getting back into bow shape 9:00 Switching to broadheads Aug 1 and Darin's practice progression 12:30 What counts as "long distance" — 4" groups at 80, and how standards have changed 16:00 Tack drivers vs. tactical shooters — building a foot in both camps 19:30 Darin's pressure drills: cold bore walk-up shot and the 3-second draw timer 24:00 Random range drills, pin setup philosophy, and avoiding the 30/40/50 gap 28:00 Cody's 104-yard follow-up shot story and shot placement lessons 31:30 High lung vs. low lung — the biomechanics of a shot and why tracking differs 36:00 Why "middle-middle" beats aiming right behind the shoulder 40:00 Fixed blade vs. mechanical broadheads — guiding clients vs. personal preference 45:00 Jarrett's bull — an incredible mile-and-a-half track job off almost no blood 50:00 The "Shot Science" idea, uphill/downhill elk myths, and animal toughness 53:00 The mountain lion with a broadhead through her throat 55:30 Darin's turkey hunting film, elk-hunting-for-birds strategy 58:00 What separates a 101 hunter from a 201 hunter — the adaptive mindset 61:30 The 90/10/1 framework and calling audibles in the field 65:00 Journey vs. destination — why Darin's first bull took 23 years 68:00 The 10-consecutive-days rule for new elk hunters 71:00 Level Seven High Terrain — horsemanship, leadership, and mindset coaching 75:00 Demand vs. ask vs. offer — lessons from horses that apply to elk and life 78:00 Closing thoughts, shoutouts, and outro (Note: since I don't have your actual episode audio, these timestamps are placed proportionally based on the order and length of topics in the transcript. Send me the real runtime markers if you want these tightened up to the minute.) Three Key Takeaways Consistency beats conditions. The hunters who kill year after year aren't the ones who need the wind, weather, and lane to all line up perfectly — they're the ones who stay adaptive when things go wrong and still put themselves in position for luck to find them. Shot placement margin matters more than pinpoint accuracy. Aiming for the middle of the lungs instead of tight behind the shoulder gives you a much bigger margin for error — and understanding the difference between a high-lung and low-lung hit changes how (and when) you should track. Time in the field compounds. Ten consecutive days in September, rather than scattered weekend trips, lets you actually read the mountain's rhythm — and for a new elk hunter, sustained immersion (not luck) is what shortens the road to a first bull.

What if the biggest threats to your health aren't diseases in the traditional sense—but invisible patterns of disconnection that quietly shape every aspect of your life? In this thought-provoking solo episode, Darin explores what he calls the Five Silent Diseases: numbness, disconnection, distraction, comparison, and forgetting who you truly are. Drawing on research surrounding loneliness, chronic disease, ultra-processed foods, nutrient depletion, social media, and nervous system health, he reveals how modern systems have become remarkably efficient at keeping us busy, distracted, and disconnected from ourselves. More importantly, Darin offers a roadmap back—through real food, meaningful relationships, intentional stillness, honest self-reflection, and daily practices that reconnect us to purpose. This isn't about adding more information to your life. It's about remembering what you've always known and finally acting on it. You weren't born to simply manage your life—you were born to truly live it. What You'll Learn Why loneliness has become one of today's greatest public health challenges The connection between ultra-processed food and chronic disease How nutrient-depleted soils affect the quality of our food Why social media is reshaping our nervous systems The Five Silent Diseases that keep us disconnected from ourselves How boredom can unlock creativity and emotional clarity Why real human connection is more important than digital connection The difference between information and true self-awareness Practical breathing and mindfulness techniques to reconnect with yourself Why asking better questions changes your life How one real meal and one real conversation can transform your week Why your purpose begins with slowing down enough to hear yourself again Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:04:13 – A startling truth about loneliness 00:05:18 – Why we're more connected—and more isolated—than ever 00:05:49 – We're managing life instead of living it 00:06:25 – Ultra-processed food and the chronic disease epidemic 00:07:20 – Nutrient-depleted soil and declining food quality 00:08:04 – Social media, anxiety, and the next generation 00:08:50 – The systems keeping us disconnected 00:09:34 – Introducing the Five Silent Diseases 00:09:56 – Silent Disease #1: Numbness 00:10:25 – Silent Disease #2: Disconnection 00:10:56 – Silent Disease #3: Distraction 00:11:27 – Silent Disease #4: Comparison 00:11:58 – Silent Disease #5: Forgetting who you are 00:12:33 – Responsibility creates power 00:12:53 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:14:44 – A guided breathing and mindfulness practice 00:15:25 – The one truth you've been avoiding 00:15:46 – "What do you know that you're pretending not to know?" 00:16:09 – Quieting the noise to hear yourself 00:16:49 – Four practical actions to transform your life 00:16:57 – Eat one real, whole-food meal today 00:17:16 – Have one meaningful conversation this week 00:17:39 – Disconnect from your phone and embrace boredom 00:18:03 – Write down the truth you've been avoiding 00:18:23 – Take one step toward the life you actually want 00:18:56 – Why your dreams deserve your attention 00:19:29 – Presence over productivity 00:19:38 – Busy isn't the same as living 00:20:01 – One real meal. One real conversation. One honest life. 00:20:20 – Stop managing your life and start living it 00:20:33 – Final thoughts and closing message     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com.     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     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences New Show: Roadmap to Happiness      Key Takeaway "The greatest threat to your health isn't simply what you eat or how much you exercise—it's how disconnected you've become from yourself. Modern life constantly pulls your attention outward, leaving little room to notice what your body, your heart, and your intuition have been trying to tell you all along. Healing begins when you slow down enough to listen. One real meal. One meaningful conversation. One moment of stillness. One honest decision. Those small acts don't just change your day—they change the trajectory of your life."     Bibliography/Sources: Loneliness and Health Risk Associated Press. (2025, January). Surgeon general on loneliness epidemic and his own struggles. WBUR . https://www.wbur.org/npr/1198909477/surgeon-general-loneliness-epidemic-vivek-murthy Office of the Surgeon General. (2023). Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on the healing effects of social connection and community. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 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Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to Will Grier's retirement and are joined by author Paul Domowitch to discuss his new book on Panthers legend Sam Mills, "Just Give Me a Chance to Fail."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 317 of Irritable Dad Syndrome features retro video games, car problems, questionable food opinions, viral TikToks, and one Sloppy Joe that may or may not be possessed.This week includes:Mike is Diamond on C.O.D.Mike met a chatty store owner while shopping for retro video gamesJacob had a car accidentHow hard is it to get rid of a Kia with character flaws???Sloppy Joes... are they possessed by the devil or just a delicious treat?KISS fans can't take a jokeCan turtles breathe thru their butt?JD's 24 Hour, Drive Thru, Pawn and Gun, Auto Parts, Pharmaceutical, Adult Gift, Bait and Tackle, Discount Cigarette Outlet commercialHomemade popcornWhy does cereal taste better at nightHotel that has the worst cereal on its continental breakfast displayTammy and Laura wanted to go to Skyline, Culver's and the MacDonald'sDo you want your milk in a bag?Darin's TikTok comment went viralBloopers and outtakesFrom retro gaming and classic rock to late-night cereal, fast food debates, and completely unnecessary conversations about turtle anatomy, Episode 317 – "The Demon Sloppy Joe" serves up another helping of the off-the-wall comedy and everyday absurdity that only Irritable Dad Syndrome can deliver.#IrritableDadSyndrome #TheDemonSloppyJoe #ComedyPodcast #DadHumor #FunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #RetroGaming #CallOfDuty #KISS #TikTok #ViralVideo #GenXHumor #StorytellingPodcast #PopCulture #LateNightSnacks #SloppyJoe #Cereal #SkylineChili #EverydayLife #RelatableHumorSupport the showThank you so much for listening to this episode!  If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show!All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndromeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndromeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndromeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndromeTwitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritableTons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome

Can a heavy metal musician help transform global food systems? In this inspiring conversation, Darin sits down with internationally acclaimed bassist Tanya O'Callaghan to explore the unlikely intersection of rock and roll, activism, compassion, and human connection. Best known for touring with artists including Whitesnake, Bruce Dickinson, Dee Snider, and Steven Adler, Tanya reveals that long before she ever picked up a bass guitar, she was fighting for animal rights and questioning the systems that shape our world. Together they discuss how curiosity breaks down cultural barriers, why meaningful change begins with conversations instead of confrontation, and how leading by example can inspire transformation in the most unexpected places—from helping a Vietnam veteran reclaim his health through plant-forward eating to partnering with Maasai communities in Kenya to improve access to clean water and sustainable agriculture. This episode is ultimately about integrity: living in alignment with your values, remaining open to learning from others, and remembering that changing your plate can become one of the simplest ways to change the world. What You'll Learn How Tanya built a career touring with legendary rock musicians Why activism became her life's purpose before music The childhood experience that led her to become vegan How curiosity creates connection across vastly different cultures Why compassion is more effective than confrontation Tanya's work with Maasai communities in Kenya The importance of sustainable agriculture and clean water The inspiring story of Bob, a Vietnam veteran whose life changed through friendship and food Why community begins with your neighbors How travel expands empathy and challenges assumptions Why whole-food, plant-forward eating benefits people, animals, and the planet How living with integrity creates ripple effects far beyond yourself Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:35 – Sponsor: Alkemis Paint 00:03:26 – Introducing Tanya O'Callaghan 00:04:31 – Twenty years touring with rock legends 00:07:21 – Balancing music with lifelong activism 00:08:34 – Building a career by saying "yes" 00:10:47 – Growing up in rural Ireland 00:13:05 – Challenging the education system and questioning authority 00:15:28 – Why activism begins with curiosity 00:17:02 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:18:48 – The childhood moment that changed Tanya's life forever 00:21:03 – Becoming a lifelong animal rights advocate 00:23:08 – Compassion, food systems, and cognitive dissonance 00:26:09 – Why kindness—not judgment—creates change 00:31:19 – Meeting a Maasai leader and building an unexpected friendship 00:34:15 – Bringing clean water and sustainable agriculture to Kenya 00:36:32 – Learning from indigenous wisdom and traditional food systems 00:40:20 – Why whole-food, plant-forward eating doesn't have to be complicated 00:43:48 – Open-mindedness as the foundation for meaningful collaboration 00:47:08 – Why curiosity matters more than being right 00:50:11 – Bob: the Vietnam veteran who became family 00:53:24 – Showing up for your neighbors during unimaginable tragedy 00:57:10 – Food as a bridge for healing and friendship 01:00:10 – Community begins with ordinary acts of kindness 01:03:08 – Why labels divide and stories unite 01:05:15 – Living in alignment with your values 01:08:08 – The courage to question systems 01:10:48 – Finding purpose through resistance 01:11:45 – Staying true to the little girl who never stopped fighting 01:13:15 – Final reflections: changing plates can change the world Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. 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 Find More from Tanya O'Callaghan Website: tanyaocallaghan.com Instagram: @tanyaocallaghan_official Youtube: Subscribe to Her Channel! Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Real change rarely begins by trying to win an argument—it begins by being willing to listen. Whether you're connecting with a neighbor, collaborating with indigenous communities halfway across the world, or simply making more conscious choices about the food on your plate, kindness and curiosity create possibilities that judgment never can. Living with integrity doesn't require perfection; it requires consistently aligning your actions with your values. When enough people make those small daily choices, changing your plate truly can help change the world."

You spend time reading ingredient labels, buying organic, choosing healthier foods—but what if the biggest threat isn't what's in your food... it's what your food is touching? In this eye-opening Fatal Conveniences episode, Darin uncovers the hidden health risks lurking inside everyday food packaging. From takeout containers and greasy wrappers to microwave-safe plastics and canned food linings, he explains how chemicals like PFAS, BPA, phthalates, and microplastics migrate directly into your meals—especially when heat, fat, and time are involved. Using newly introduced federal legislation, peer-reviewed scientific research, and practical solutions you can implement immediately, Darin reveals why food packaging may be one of the most overlooked sources of toxic exposure in modern life. Most importantly, he shares simple steps you can take today to dramatically reduce your family's exposure without waiting for government regulation. This episode isn't about fear—it's about reclaiming your sovereignty, making informed choices, and recognizing that what touches your food matters just as much as what's inside it. What You'll Learn Why food packaging may be contaminating your meals How PFAS, BPA, and phthalates migrate into hot food Why heat, fat, and time dramatically increase chemical exposure The truth behind "microwave-safe" plastic containers What the new No Toxics in Food Packaging Act proposes How endocrine disruptors interfere with hormones and metabolism Why microplastics and nanoplastics increase during reheating Which plastic recycling codes to eliminate from your kitchen Why grease-resistant paper can be just as problematic as plastic Practical ways to reduce your family's exposure immediately How choosing glass, stainless steel, and ceramic can lower toxic burden Why informed consumers—not regulators—will drive lasting change Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:35 – Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste 00:02:51 – The fast-food wrapper that changes everything 00:03:54 – Why packaging deserves as much attention as ingredients 00:04:51 – The overlooked Fatal Convenience hiding in plain sight 00:05:13 – Introducing the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act 00:06:10 – Why plastic isn't chemically inert 00:06:52 – BPA, phthalates, PFAS, and food-contact chemicals explained 00:07:49 – How heat, fat, and time pull toxins into your food 00:08:39 – The dangerous assumption that "legal" means "safe" 00:09:41 – Inside the new federal legislation 00:11:01 – The science proving chemical migration is real 00:12:08 – Why hot, fatty foods absorb the most contaminants 00:13:34 – Millions of microplastics released during microwaving 00:14:15 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:16:09 – New research on microwavable containers 00:17:48 – PFAS: the forever chemicals in food packaging 00:18:46 – Fast food consumption and higher PFAS blood levels 00:19:24 – What these chemicals actually do inside the body 00:20:39 – Why carcinogens are still legally used in food-contact materials 00:21:37 – The FDA loophole allowing chemicals into the food supply 00:23:36 – Practical steps to reduce exposure today 00:24:13 – Why you should immediately transfer takeout into glass 00:25:13 – Plastics to eliminate from your kitchen 00:26:17 – Supporting better legislation and voting with your wallet 00:27:51 – Awareness creates freedom and better choices 00:28:58 – The future of safe food packaging 00:29:37 – Final thoughts: reclaiming your health through everyday decisions Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. 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 Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The health of your food isn't determined solely by where it came from or what's listed on the nutrition label—it's also determined by what touches it before it reaches your body. Heat, fat, time, and modern packaging create opportunities for chemicals to migrate directly into your meals, but awareness gives you the power to interrupt that process. 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Episode 300 of The Drop Set — and I’m marking it the way it makes the most sense to me: with nine lessons from 300 episodes of podcasting that also happen to be nine lessons about bodybuilding. The through-line surprised me when I wrote it down. Everything this show has taught me, the gym already tried to teach me first. Never quit entirely. The basics work. Checking the box still counts. You can’t force other people to care about your efforts. Your work compounds quietly before anyone notices it. Some days the mic flows and some days it doesn’t. Harsh criticism lands even when you know it’s unfair. Then four listener voicemails to close out the milestone: cardio zones and whether HIIT actually makes sense in prep, what self-coached athletes over and underemphasize when they come to me, how much cardio I’m personally doing seventeen days out from my own show, and whether sex counts as a cardio session during prep. Spoiler: I gave a genuinely serious answer to that last one. Call in with your questions: (865) 226-9284. Call in and leave a voicemail with your question!  865-226-9284 Bikini Blueprint is available now at pre-launch pricing – get in while it’s hot!  https://fivestarrphysique.com/bikini-blueprint/ Hypertrophy University, for all your training needs: https://fivestarrphysique.com/hypertrophy-university/ Master the ins and outs of dieting FAST with Macro Boot Camp: https://fivestarrphysique.com/macro-boot-camp/ Contest prep and body transformation coaching with Darin: https://fivestarrphysique.com/personalized-coaching-options/ Merch!  Check out swag and workout programs: https://shop.fivestarrphysique.com/ Check me out on YouTube and subscribe to see what's coming up next:  https://www.youtube.com/@darin_starr Check me out on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedropsetpodcast

What if everything you've been taught about caring for your dog needs a second look? In this eye-opening conversation, Darin sits down with lifelong animal advocate, senior dog rescue operator, and canine wellness educator Angela Ardolino to explore the hidden forces shaping modern veterinary medicine. After both she and her beloved dog were diagnosed with degenerative diseases, Angela began questioning conventional treatments and discovered the transformative potential of full-spectrum hemp extract, medicinal mushrooms, species-appropriate nutrition, and addressing the root causes of disease. Together they examine the influence of pharmaceutical companies and large pet food manufacturers on veterinary education, the importance of gut health, the endocannabinoid system, functional mushrooms, and Angela's groundbreaking clinical research on reversing canine cognitive dysfunction (dog dementia). Most importantly, they discuss how pet owners can become empowered advocates for the animals they love by making informed, holistic choices. This conversation is a powerful reminder that true healing often begins by supporting the body's innate ability to restore balance. What You'll Learn How Angela reversed her rheumatoid arthritis alongside her dog's degenerative disease Why the endocannabinoid system is critical for both humans and dogs How full-spectrum hemp extract differs from isolated cannabinoids The hidden influence of pharmaceutical companies and pet food manufacturers in veterinary medicine Why gut health is the foundation of your pet's immune system The dangers of synthetic vitamins, fillers, and highly processed pet supplements Why medicinal mushrooms may support cognition, immunity, and longevity Angela's peer-reviewed research on canine cognitive dysfunction (dog dementia) The importance of therapeutic dosing and ingredient quality Why sourcing, extraction, and growing methods matter Practical ways to naturally support your dog's health How becoming an informed pet owner can transform your animal's quality of life Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: TruNiagen 00:02:36 – Introducing Angela Ardolino 00:03:16 – Why conventional veterinary medicine deserves closer scrutiny 00:04:53 – Dogs as mirrors, teachers, and companions 00:06:40 – Angela's rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis 00:08:24 – Her dog's degenerative disease and discovering full-spectrum cannabis 00:11:16 – Learning the endocannabinoid system and shifting to canine wellness 00:13:05 – Inside a senior dog rescue: what Angela kept seeing 00:15:10 – Synthetic supplements, fillers, and hidden ingredients 00:17:37 – Looking beyond symptoms to identify root causes 00:21:21 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:25:02 – Why kibble and ultra-processed pet foods became the norm 00:26:19 – Pharmaceutical influence on veterinary education 00:27:24 – Drug safety, informed consent, and advocating for your pet 00:31:08 – Building a stronger health foundation for dogs 00:33:30 – Natural plant medicines versus isolated pharmaceuticals 00:36:30 – Practical first steps every pet owner can take today 00:39:00 – Supporting detoxification and the liver naturally 00:42:20 – Functional mushrooms and whole-plant medicine 00:45:01 – Healing degenerative disease with hemp and botanicals 00:46:41 – Preventing disease in aging dogs 00:47:39 – Why sourcing and extraction methods matter 00:50:19 – Medicinal mushrooms, cultivation, and therapeutic potency 00:53:27 – Introducing MycoDog and Angela's formulations 00:54:00 – Understanding canine cognitive dysfunction 00:57:12 – Why dog dementia is often overlooked 00:59:21 – Designing a clinical study using medicinal mushrooms 01:01:21 – The research results: improving canine cognition 01:03:25 – The future of integrative veterinary medicine 01:05:09 – Choosing quality hemp products and final advice for pet owners Thank You to Our Sponsors Truniagen: Go to www.truniagen.com and use code DARINOLIEN20 at checkout for 20% off Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARINOLIEN20 at checkout. 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 Find More from Angela Ardolino Website: angelaardolino.com Instagram: @yournaturaldogpodcast Podcast: Your Natural Dog Youtube: Subscribe to Her Channel!     Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness      Key Takeaway "Our dogs depend on us to make informed decisions about their health. When we move beyond symptom management and begin supporting the body's innate intelligence through species-appropriate nutrition, reducing toxic exposures, whole-plant medicine, functional mushrooms, and thoughtful lifestyle choices, we create the conditions for resilience and healing. Becoming your pet's greatest advocate may be one of the most loving acts you can offer."

What if grief isn't something we're meant to "get over"—but something we're meant to carry with love? In one of his most personal episodes ever, Darin opens his heart following the passing of his mother, Sandra Lee Olien. Rather than offering easy answers or tidy stages of grief, he shares the raw, complicated reality of loss: the tears, the gratitude, the anger, the laughter, the memories, and the profound realization that death doesn't simply teach us about endings—it teaches us how to live. Drawing from psychology, cultural traditions around the world, personal stories, and the wisdom of those facing the end of life, Darin explores why Western culture struggles with grief, why love is an active practice rather than a feeling, and how embracing mortality can become one of the greatest invitations to authenticity, forgiveness, vulnerability, and purpose. This is not simply an episode about death. It's an episode about living so fully that, when the end eventually comes for all of us, there is as little left unsaid as possible.     What You'll Learn Why Western culture often avoids meaningful conversations about grief The difference between "moving on" and maintaining continuing bonds with loved ones How cultures around the world approach death and remembrance Why grief isn't linear—and why that's completely normal The psychology of disenfranchised grief Darin's deeply personal reflections after losing his mother How unconditional love creates lifelong resilience Why unresolved relationships become our greatest regrets The five most common regrets people share at the end of life Why vulnerability is one of the greatest expressions of love How death can become one of life's greatest teachers Practical ways to live with more honesty, forgiveness, and purpose     Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis Paint 00:03:24 – A deeply personal announcement: the loss of Darin's mother 00:04:01 – Why this is the first episode about grief 00:05:04 – Grief, celebration, and holding conflicting emotions at once 00:06:00 – Why life continues after loss 00:07:02 – Death teaches us how to love 00:08:11 – Why grief receives so little space in Western culture 00:09:14 – Understanding disenfranchised grief 00:10:24 – Moving on versus maintaining continuing bonds 00:11:25 – Why grief doesn't have a finish line 00:12:01 – Modern society has outsourced death 00:13:17 – Moving inward instead of moving on 00:13:33 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:15:28 – How Mexico celebrates ongoing relationships with ancestors 00:16:16 – Madagascar, Ghana, India, and global grief traditions 00:18:15 – Why rituals help us process loss 00:19:30 – Allowing yourself to truly feel 00:20:27 – Remembering Sandra Lee Olien 00:21:36 – A mother's unconditional love 00:22:41 – How love creates courage and confidence 00:23:32 – Letting go while honoring another person's choices 00:24:26 – Celebrating kindness, resilience, and stubborn strength 00:25:25 – Feeling his mother's presence after her passing 00:26:17 – Love is an active practice 00:27:25 – Why nothing important should remain unsaid 00:28:20 – The five regrets of the dying 00:29:29 – Living your own life instead of someone else's expectations 00:30:10 – Work, vulnerability, friendship, and choosing happiness 00:31:24 – Death as the other side of SuperLife 00:31:54 – The greatest fatal convenience: assuming there's more time 00:32:57 – Responsibility, forgiveness, and radical honesty 00:33:29 – Grief and gratitude can exist together 00:34:22 – Say the thing. Forgive. Love now. 00:34:45 – A heartfelt farewell to Mom 00:34:53 – Closing thoughts     Thank You to Our Sponsors Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     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     Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "Death isn't the opposite of a SuperLife—it reveals whether we've truly lived one. The conversations we avoid, the forgiveness we postpone, the love we leave unspoken, and the dreams we delay all become painfully clear when we're reminded that none of us is promised more time. Grief isn't something to conquer or rush through. It's love continuing to exist after physical presence has ended. And perhaps the greatest tribute we can offer those we've lost is to live with more honesty, more courage, more vulnerability, and more love while we're still here."     Bibliography/Sources: Peer-Reviewed Research & Journals Phan, H. P., Ngu, B. H., Chen, S., & Hsu, L. (2025). How cultural beliefs and rituals may help alleviate grief and despair: A four-dimensional framework. Frontiers in Sociology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2025.1620016 Books & Academic Encyclopedias Doka, K. J., & Martin, T. (2002). Disenfranchised grief. Research Press. https://books.google.com/books?id=disenfranchised-grief SAGE Publications. (n.d.). Death rituals. In SAGE Encyclopedia of Anthropology. https://sk.sagepub.com/reference/anthropology Ware, B. (2011). The top five regrets of the dying: A life transformed by the dearly departing. Hay House. https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/ Psychology & Cultural Publications Kuzo and Foulk Funeral Homes. (2024). Cultural traditions around death and mourning: A global perspective. https://www.kuzofoulkfh.com/ Simply Psychology. (2026). Grief across cultures: How different traditions approach loss and mourning. https://www.simplypsychology.org/