{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"TLD 008: Getting Closer to Our Essence, Recapitulation, Energy and The Mission of \u201cDown to Earth\u201d with Darin Olien","description":"Join Matt as he brings on guest Darin Olien, aka the \u201cSuperfood Hunter!\u201d Darin is co-host of the Netflix docu-series \u201cDown to Earth\u201d with Zac Efron and host of the #1 Health & Wellness podcast \u201cThe Darin Olien Show.\u201d Today, as Darin shares about the experiences he lived that led to his early awakening the conversation takes us into the psychological aspects behind the question about true essence: \u201cWho are we?\u201d Matt contemplates asking himself this question on a regular basis, thus, asks Darin whether he has figured it out himself or if it is more of a constant evolution. Darin speaks about what led to his belief that \u2018it\u2019s not happening to us, it\u2019s all happening for us\u2019, what recapitulation and energy are truly capable of and briefly touches on his experiences with ayahuasca. He dives into how the Netflix docu-series \u201cDown to Earth\u201d came to be, his experiences throughout pre-production and the 3 months on the road. Stay tuned to join Matt and Darin through this eye-opening and enlightening episode!      \u201cI do not think anything is happening to us, whether we have the skills yet or not, I believe it\u2019s all happening for us\u201d - Darin Olien   Episode Highlights: [00:17] Intro focused on this week\u2019s guest, Darin Olien.  [05:47] How to support Matt\u2019s mission for The Light Diet Podcast! [12:17] Why Darin asks himself \u2018Who am I?\u2019 everyday and how his story transpired. [23:48] \u2018Who are we?\u2019, \u2018Do you know who you are?\u2019, \u2018Do other\u2019s figure out who they are?\u2019 or, is it a constant evolution? [32:45] Purpose, getting closer to our true essence, and Darin\u2019s incredible awakening.   [43:43] Recapitulation and Energy.  [59:49] Allowing pain to take him to researching metaphysics, the concept of transpersonal research and integration of the mind, body, and spirit. [01:07:23] How did \u201cDown to Earth with Zac Efron\u201d come to be? [01:18:35] Where will Darin\u2019s heart call him from here?    Related Links Mentioned: Netflix series: \u201cDown To Earth with Zac Efron\u201d Podcast: \u201cThe Darin Olien Show\u201d Barukas\u2122 Nuts Fatal Conveniences   About Darin Olien: Aside from being co-host on the Netflix docu-series and host of his own podcast, Darin is also a highly recognized exotic superfoods hunter, supplement formulator, and author of the New York Times bestseller book, \u201cSuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome.\u201d He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Physiology\/Nutrition and a Masters in Psychology, which he has put into great use working with companies to formulate a whole-food supplement called, \u201cShakeology\u201d, the plant based, \u201cUltimate Reset 21-day\u201d detoxification program, and being one of the founders of Barukas\u2122, new super nut from the Savannah \u201cCerrado\u201d of Brazil. To learn more about Darin, connect with him via the links provided below.   ---   Connect with Darin! Instagram | Website | Facebook   Connect with Matt! Instagram | Website | YouTube ","author_name":"The Light Diet","author_url":"http:\/\/thelightdiet.libsyn.com\/website","html":"