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What if one of the most powerful medicines for longevity, resilience, happiness, cognitive health, and disease prevention wasn't found in a supplement, a prescription, or a cutting-edge biohack—but in the people around you? In this powerful solo episode, Darin Olien dives into one of the most overlooked health crises of our time: loneliness. Drawing from the landmark 85-year Harvard Adult Development Study, the U.S. Surgeon General's loneliness epidemic report, Blue Zones research, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, Darin reveals why meaningful human connection may be one of the strongest predictors of health and longevity ever discovered. From oxytocin, cortisol, inflammation, vagal tone, and nervous system regulation to suburban design, social media, and the collapse of community structures, Darin exposes the hidden biological costs of isolation—and offers a practical roadmap for rebuilding the human connections we were biologically designed to need.     What You'll Learn The stunning findings from Harvard's 85-year Adult Development Study Why relationships outperform wealth, genetics, diet, and exercise as predictors of well-being How loneliness increases the risk of premature death, dementia, heart disease, and stroke Why social isolation creates measurable biological stress responses The role of oxytocin in lowering inflammation and regulating stress How human connection affects the autonomic nervous system Why Blue Zone communities consistently prioritize social connection The biological difference between digital interaction and real human presence How modern architecture and technology contribute to loneliness Why community is a biological necessity—not a luxury Practical ways to rebuild meaningful relationships today How connection may be one of the most powerful health interventions available   Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste and reducing plastic waste 00:02:49 – The most powerful health study ever conducted 00:03:01 – Harvard follows 724 people for 85 years 00:03:40 – The surprising predictor of a long, healthy life 00:04:00 – Why relationships beat wealth, genetics, diet, and exercise 00:04:42 – The Surgeon General's loneliness epidemic warning 00:05:19 – Introducing the medicine you're not taking 00:05:53 – The health benefits of genuine community 00:06:21 – The fatal convenience of modern life 00:06:47 – Replacing human connection with digital connection 00:07:12 – Why modern convenience may be creating isolation 00:07:23 – Social isolation and premature mortality 00:08:02 – Loneliness and the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day 00:08:43 – Increased risks of heart disease, stroke, and dementia 00:09:10 – Why loneliness is a biological threat 00:09:52 – The science behind social isolation 00:10:11 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:12:06 – Humans as the most socially dependent species 00:12:53 – Why connection regulates the nervous system 00:13:29 – The autonomic nervous system and social safety 00:13:56 – The brain's constant question: Am I safe? 00:14:03 – The biology of belonging 00:14:24 – The ventral vagal state explained 00:14:55 – Why connection creates measurable physiological changes 00:15:03 – What happens when isolation becomes chronic 00:15:52 – Oxytocin: far more than the "love hormone" 00:16:20 – Eye contact, touch, meals, and human bonding 00:16:42 – How oxytocin lowers stress and inflammation 00:17:04 – Why no supplement can replace connection 00:17:17 – The pharmacology of authentic human moments 00:18:06 – Free medicine hidden in plain sight 00:18:39 – Dan Buettner and the Blue Zones 00:19:29 – What the world's longest-lived populations have in common 00:19:36 – Okinawa's lifelong friendship circles 00:20:08 – Sardinia's active elders and social roles 00:20:40 – Greece's culture of connection and communal meals 00:21:03 – Why longevity wasn't hacked—it was lived 00:21:38 – Social connection as the foundation of daily life 00:22:01 – The shocking decline in face-to-face interaction 00:22:21 – Young people losing 70% of in-person social time 00:22:58 – How community was systematically dismantled 00:23:00 – Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone 00:23:49 – Doing life together versus doing life alone 00:24:05 – How suburban design creates isolation 00:24:49 – The built environment shapes human behavior 00:24:55 – Social media and the promise of connection 00:25:20 – Why digital connection fails biologically 00:25:33 – Social comparison, anxiety, and nervous system stress 00:25:49 – More connected online, more isolated in reality 00:26:03 – A call to action: treating relationships like health practices 00:27:00 – Practical ways to rebuild community 00:28:00 – Prioritizing people over convenience 00:29:00 – Deep conversations, presence, and intentional connection 00:30:00 – Reclaiming community in modern life 00:31:00 – Final thoughts on connection, belonging, and health 00:31:53 – Closing remarks and outro     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 longest-running study in human history reached a conclusion that should fundamentally change how we think about health: the quality of our relationships predicts our happiness, resilience, and longevity more than almost anything else. Human connection isn't a luxury, a personality trait, or a nice bonus when life slows down. It is biology. It is medicine. And in a world increasingly designed for isolation, rebuilding community may be one of the most important health decisions we ever make."     Bibliography/Sources: Primary Research — Loneliness, Social Isolation & Health Associated Press. (2023, May 2). Surgeon general: Loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking. PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/surgeon-general-loneliness-poses-health-risks-as-deadly-as-smoking Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). Perceived social isolation and cognition. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13(10), 447–454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2009.06.005 Holt-Lunstad, J., Smith, T. B., & Layton, J. B. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk: A meta-analytic review. PLoS Medicine, 7(7), e1000316. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316 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 Waldinger, R. J., & Schulz, M. S. (2010). What's love got to do with it? Social functioning, perceived health, and daily happiness in married octogenarians. Psychology and Aging, 25(2), 422–431. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019087 Neuroscience — Oxytocin, Polyvagal Theory & Community Biology Carter, C. S. (1998). Neuroendocrine perspectives on social attachment and love. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 23(8), 779–818. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-4530(98)00055-9 Eisenberger, N. I., & Lieberman, M. D. (2004). Why rejection hurts: A common neural alarm system for physical and social pain. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 8(7), 294–300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2004.05.010 Heinrichs, M., Baumgartner, T., Kirschbaum, C., & Ehlert, U. (2003). Social support and oxytocin interact to suppress cortisol and subjective responses to psychosocial stress. Biological Psychiatry, 54(12), 1389–1398. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3223(03)00465-7 Porges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton & Company. https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393707007 Blue Zones Research Buettner, D., & Skemp, S. (2016). Blue Zones: Lessons from the world's longest lived. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 10(5), 318–321. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827616637066 Kreouzi, M., Theodorakis, N., & Constantinou, C. (2022). Lessons learned from Blue Zones, lifestyle medicine pillars and beyond. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276221118494 Suzuki, M., Willcox, B. J., & Willcox, D. C. (2001). Implications from and for food cultures for cardiovascular disease: Longevity. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 10(2), 165–171. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-6047.2001.00219.x The power of environment: A comprehensive review of the exposome's role in healthy aging. (2025). PubMed Central (PMC11858149). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11858149/ Social Capital & Community Decline Oldenburg, R. (1999). The great good place: Cafés, coffee shops, bookstores, bars, hair salons, and other hangouts at the heart of a community. Marlowe & Company. https://books.google.com/books?id=cK80BwAAQBAJ Putnam, R. D. (2000). Bowling alone: The collapse and revival of American community. Simon & Schuster. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Bowling-Alone/Robert-D-Putnam/9780743203043 Sbarra, D. A., Briskin, J. L., & Slatcher, R. B. (2019). Smartphones and close relationships: The case for an evolutionary mismatch. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 14(4), 596–618. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691619826535 Twenge, J. M., Joiner, T. E., Rogers, M. L., & Martin, G. J. (2018). Increases in depressive symptoms, suicide-related outcomes, and suicide rates among U.S. adolescents after 2010 and links to increased new media screen time. Journal of Adolescent Health, 62(1), 78–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.06.014 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2020). American time use survey. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.bls.gov/tus/ Pennebaker & Authentic Disclosure Brown, B. (2012). Daring greatly: How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead. Gotham Books. https://brenebrown.com/book/daring-greatly/ Pennebaker, J. W. (1997). Writing about emotional experiences as a therapeutic process. Psychological Science, 8(3), 162–166. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1997.tb00403.x

Reminder: we're skipping ep 410 ("Twenty Years") because we already recapped it as an Ehlert's Exclusive bonus episode back in Nov. '25 -- only on Patreon! If you want to listen or watch, that's at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod.Today, we're recapping an episode many fans have deemed as their favorite -- and we can see why! We're chatting about episode 411, "Life Skills," and we're recounting the moment Eden couldn't stop breaking while on set, the perfect storylines with Brick and Dr. Fulton, and all things car insurance. Plus, our riveting thoughts on John Travolta's latest fashion statement.We've got a new show! “The Heck Report” drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week's episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer's perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it's available to every Patreon member, at every tier!That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too!All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Het is heet eind mei, na het Pinksterweekend in 2026. We zeggen dan met z'n allen dat het weer zo lekker is. Vaak na een winterperiode zijn we altijd weer blij dat de zon schijnt en lijken we ons beter te voelen. Maar is dat wel echt zo? En waar ligt de grens? In deze aflevering duiken psychologen Thijs Launspach en Lennard Toma in het weer. Te koud is niet goed, maar te heet ook niet. En wat doen andere onderdelen van het weer met ons en onze mentale staat?Bronnen:- Klimstra, T. A., Frijns, T., Keijsers, L., Denissen, J. J., Raaijmakers, Q. A., Van Aken, M. A., ... & Meeus, W. H. (2011). Come rain or come shine: individual differences in how weather affects mood. Emotion, 11(6), 1495.- Cianconi, P., Betrò, S., & Janiri, L. (2020). The impact of climate change on mental health: a systematic descriptive review. Frontiers in psychiatry, 11, 490206.- Zhang, W., & Li, W. (2025). How weather conditions affect well-being: an explanation from the perspective of environmental psychology. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1553315.- Fischer, S., Naegeli, K., Cardone, D., Filippini, C., Merla, A., Hanusch, K. U., & Ehlert, U. (2024). Emerging effects of temperature on human cognition, affect, and behaviour. Biological Psychology, 189, 108791.- Thompson, R., Lawrance, E. L., Roberts, L. F., Grailey, K., Ashrafian, H., Maheswaran, H., ... & Darzi, A. (2023). Ambient temperature and mental health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Planetary Health, 7(7), e580-e589.

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What types of grazing systems are included under the regenerative grazing umbrella? How do you involve the next generation in your operation? What resources are available to help you grow your understanding of pasture management?-Join Hannah Nordby with NDSU Extension, along with Krista Ehlert with SDSU Extension to learn more!-Go ahead, grab a cup of joe and settle in as we converse about serving, preserving and conserving across the Great Plains, you don't want to miss out!-Additional Resources:https://extension.sdstate.edu/women-rangeKrista Ehlert's email: krista.ehlert@sdstate.edu

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Der Schriftsteller Siegfried Lenz war ein Mann der stillen Worte. Und doch: Mit seinem Werk wollte er, der die Schrecken des Krieges erlebt hatte, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort machen: durch einen „wirkungsvollen Pakt mit den Lesern, um die bestehenden Übel zu verringern“. In seinen Utopien, die auf einem ethisch geprägten Humanismus aufbauten, bezieht er sich dabei auf den Propheten Jesaja genauso wie auf Platon und H.G.Wells. Was können wir heute noch aus seinen Geschichten und Erzählungen lernen?

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Vor 15 Jahren löste der Tunesier Mohamed Bouazizi mit seiner Selbstverbrennung eine Revolution aus. Es war der Auftakt zum "Arabischen Frühling". Doch was als demokratischer Hoffnungsschimmer begann, endete in bitterer Ernüchterung. Ehlert, Stefan / Mersch, Sarah www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

What happens when traditional financial planning falls short for families caring for loved ones with disabilities? How do you create a comprehensive plan that addresses not just money, but government benefits, legal structures, and quality of life for someone who will need support forever? In this episode, Jeremy Houser interviews Mary Anne Ehlert, CEO and … Read More Read More

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Ein seit 50 Jahren dauernder Konflikt könnte beigelegt werden: Der UN-Sicherheitsrat hat entschieden, dass die Westsahara autonomer Teil Marokkos werden soll. Davon abgesehen schafft Marokko in dem umkämpften Gebiet ohnehin bereits Fakten. Ehlert, Stefan www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

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✨ Liz Ehlert, Director of Entertainment Marketing at MGM Resorts International☁️ How Liz left medical sales and landed in entertainment marketing at MGM☁️ Why career growth doesn't always mean a new title or raise☁️ The story behind the viral Zayn Malik helicopter Vegas launch☁️ Interview tips from a hiring manager who's seen it all☁️ Advice for building a career you love, even without a clear planJoin the Sky Society Women in Marketing private LinkedIn group.Follow Sky Society on Instagram @skysociety.co and TikTok @skysociety.co

A favorite of ours! Today we're breaking down ep 306, "Bad Choices!" We're playing our old rehearsal music, sharing a clever use of the split screen, and talking about how our friendship really started to solidify in real life during this episode. Plus, we answer a question from a fan who has a logic issue -- Eden's favorite! Remember, if you're wondering why we're skipping 305, it's because we already recapped it for our Ehlert's Exclusive Members on Patreon in Dec. 2024!WE HAVE MERCH! Get yours at: https://www.bonfire.com/middling! Whether you want the famed yellow Cross-Country hoodie, a crew-neck sweatshirt, or a t-shirt... we got you! They also come in a variety of colors and are so, so comfy. This merch a symbol of our shared love for the show and our podcast community. And we hope you love it as much as we do.Want extended episodes and video? That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!Wanna chat with us?! Click HERE to leave us a voicemail with your questions or comments. You could just hear it on the podcast...All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Die Kapverden feiern 50 Jahre Unabhängigkeit. Das Land blickt auf eine in Afrika ansonsten schwer zu findende Erfolgsgeschichte zurück: Frieden, politische Stabilität und Wachstum - trotz größter ökologischer Probleme und der Abwanderung. Ehlert, Stefan www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

Was eint zwei junge Berliner Filmschaffende der Gegenwart mit der Regielegende Billy Wilder? Sie fliehen vor der schwindenden Freiheit in Europa nach Los Angeles. Sascha Ehlert erzählt in seinem Roman "Palo Santo" von Selbstfindung in Hollywood. Ehlert, Sascha www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Was eint zwei junge Berliner Filmschaffende der Gegenwart mit der Regielegende Billy Wilder? Sie fliehen vor der schwindenden Freiheit in Europa nach Los Angeles. Sascha Ehlert erzählt in seinem Roman "Palo Santo" von Selbstfindung in Hollywood. Ehlert, Sascha www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Seit Monaten wird in Marokko über den Reformentwurf für das Familienrecht diskutiert. Frauen sollen mehr Rechte erhalten, aber uneheliche Kinder und ihre alleinerziehenden Mütter bleiben benachteiligt. Konservativen dagegen gehen die Pläne zu weit. Ehlert, Stefan www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

Andra världskriget startade tidigt på morgonen den 1 september 1939 när Nazityskland anföll Polen. Polens öde hade beseglats några dagar tidigare när Sovjetunionen och Nazityskland ingick en ohelig allians och i ett hemligt protokoll delade upp landet mellan sig.Storbritannien och Frankrike förklarade krig mot Tyskland den 3 september, men deras insatser var symboliska. Trots de polska styrkornas heroiska motstånd ledde Nazitysklands tekniska och numerära överlägsenhet till att den polska armén kollapsade inom tre veckor. Den 17 september 1939 gick Röda armén in i östra Polen.Detta är det första avsnittet i en serie av sju om andra världskriget, där programledaren Urban Lindstedt samtalar med Martin Hårdstedt, professor i historia vid Umeå universitet, om anfallet på Polen och krigets början.Trots en numerärt stor armé lyckades Polen inte stå emot den tyska krigsmaskinen, som med sin blixtkrigstaktik revolutionerade modern krigföring. Tysklands kombination av snabba pansaranfall, flygvapenstöd och välkoordinerade operationer krossade det polska försvaret.Den polska armén saknade både modern utrustning och förmåga att möta den nya tidens mobila krigföring. Dessutom var landets försvarsstrategi, som byggde på att skydda gränserna, ineffektiv mot Tysklands framryckningar vilka snabbt splittrade och omringade de polska styrkorna. Polens utsatta läge förvärrades ytterligare när Sovjetunionen invaderade från öster den 17 september, vilket tvingade Polen att slåss på två fronter.Storbritannien och Frankrike, som hade försvarsfördrag med Polen, förklarade krig mot Tyskland den 3 september men kunde inte erbjuda något konkret militärt stöd. Polens isolering och den övermäktiga fienden ledde till landets fall på bara fem veckor.Efter erövringen av Polen började Tyskland och Sovjetunionen genomföra systematiska åtgärder för att eliminera den polska nationen. Västra Polen annekterades direkt av Nazityskland, medan centrala delar organiserades som Generalguvernementet. Nazisterna inledde omedelbart en brutal politik av germanisering, där polsk kultur systematiskt undertrycktes. Miljontals polacker fördrevs från sina hem för att skapa plats åt tyska bosättare, medan hundratusentals polacker tvångsrekryterades som slavarbetare i Tyskland.Den nazistiska Generalplan Ost föreslog en etnisk rensning och germanisering av Polen. Miljontals polska judar fördes till getton, och utrotningsläger som Auschwitz och Treblinka etablerades. Dessa blev centrala för Förintelsen, där cirka tre miljoner polska judar och ytterligare tre miljoner polska medborgare dödades. Samtidigt deporterade Sovjetunionen hundratusentals polacker till Sibirien, och i Katynmassakern 1940 avrättade den sovjetiska säkerhetstjänsten NKVD över 20 000 polska officerare och intellektuella.Bild: Möte mellan tyska och sovjetiska soldater i Polen, 20 september 1939. I ett hemligt protokoll till Molotov-Ribbentrop-pakten delades Polen upp mellan Nazityskland och det kommunistiska Sovjetunionen.Källa: Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-121-0008-25, Ehlert, Max, Wikipedia, CC-BY-SA 3.0Musik: Mazurek Dąbrowskiego ("Än är Polen ej förlorat") av Józef Wybicki; Wikimedia, Public DomainLyssna också på Hitlers och Stalins koloniala projekt krävde planerade massmord.Klippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Vill du stödja podden och samtidigt höra ännu mer av Historia Nu? Gå med i vårt gille genom att klicka här: https://plus.acast.com/s/historianu-med-urban-lindstedt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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