What would I actually do if I had to start over?

No brand. No supplements to sell. No trends to chase. No social media theatrics.

Just me, in 2026, building my health from the ground up.

In this stripped-down solo episode, Darin lays out the foundational pillars he would implement immediately if he were starting fresh today. This is not about extremes. It's not about perfection. It's not about viral biohacks.

It's about alignment. Infrastructure. Sovereignty.

From water filtration and mineral balance to plant-dominant nutrition, strength training, sleep timing, nervous system regulation, purpose, and community, this is the grounded, research-backed roadmap to a Super Life.

In This Episode

Why reverse osmosis water filtration is step one
The importance of remineralizing filtered water
Eliminating PFAS, agrochemicals, and heavy metals from daily exposure
Why non-toxic cookware is a non-negotiable
A plant-dominant, whole-food strategy backed by longevity research
Protein distribution and muscle protein synthesis science
The truth about B12, the microbiome and supplementation
Why algae-based omega-3s may be smarter than fish oil
Resistance training as a longevity lever
Why sleep timing consistency may matter more than duration
Breathwork, meditation and nervous system training
Community as biological medicine
Limiting social media for mental health
Purpose as a predictor of mortality risk
Why you need a functional medical practitioner in your corner
Nurturing creativity in a productivity-obsessed culture

Chapters

00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – NAD supplement fraud & the importance of verification 00:02:23 – The question: If I started over in 2026, what would I do? 00:04:08 – No trends, no hype, just grounded science 00:05:15 – Step 1: Clean up your water 00:06:28 – PFAS, heavy metals & agrochemical contamination 00:07:59 – Reverse osmosis as the gold standard 00:08:35 – Re-mineralizing filtered water 00:09:40 – Mineral strategy & electrolyte balance 00:10:35 – Eliminating toxic cookware exposure 00:12:52 – Plant-dominant nutrition as foundational strategy 00:14:45 – Protein distribution & muscle protein synthesis 00:17:22 – Longevity Blue Zones & daily legumes 00:18:06 – B12 nuance & microbiome research 00:20:15 – Omega-3s: chia, flax & algae-based oils 00:22:39 – Strength training as the longevity switch 00:23:05 – Resistance training & reduced all-cause mortality 00:24:24 – Sleep timing consistency & mortality research 00:25:40 – Darkness, eye masks & sleep quality 00:26:20 – Nervous system regulation: meditation & somatic work 00:27:05 – Breathwork protocols & inflammation research 00:28:27 – Community as biological medicine 00:29:05 – Limiting social media & reducing depression risk 00:29:24 – Purpose & lower mortality association 00:30:12 – Functional medicine practitioners vs primary care 00:32:21 – Nurturing yourself in a productivity culture 00:34:22 – Closing: Build alignment, not perfection

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Key Takeaway

If I were starting today, I wouldn't chase perfection. I would build alignment.

Clean water. Plant-dominant nutrition. Strength. Sleep consistency. Nervous system regulation. Community. Purpose. And nurturing creativity.

No hacks. No drama. Just infrastructure.

That's how you build a Super Life.

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