The pain of your past can be hard to revisit. But if you want to grow and evolve in this present moment, you have to be willing to unpack your past, break down your unhealthy patterns, and open yourself up to change so that you can build healthy connections and relationships in the future.   One of my best friends, Neil Strauss and I discuss the painful parts of his childhood that he realized were affecting his current relationships. We got into some mind-blowing concepts like “reparenting” and why he always recommends group therapy when someone is looking to break down their unhealthy patterns.   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/neil-strauss-on-breaking-down-your-past-to-build-your-future/

Sometimes we realize at a very young age that there’s something different about us. The difference doesn’t have to lead to insecurity or self-isolation. It could actually lead to something quite amazing.   Lauren Monroe and I have a deep conversation about her journey to discover more about her inner gifts and everything that comes with them. We touch on how she discovered her talent for healing with massage therapy and bodywork and her passion for energy work.    || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/awakening-the-heart-to-itself/

It’s amazing how one adventure to an unfamiliar place can completely shift your perspective on the world. It can even change the trajectory of your entire life. Adventurer extraordinaire, Erik Cooper, is someone who is willing to immerse themselves entirely in an unfamiliar country, with a culture of nomadic people and go for broke competing in the toughest horse race in the world. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/learning-to-adapt-by-throwing-yourself-into-the-unknown/

Often, we can get hung up on an untrue self-narrative. In order to shake that off, we need to hold our noses, take the plunge, go deeper, and discover our true worth. In this episode, my good friend, Rainbeau Mars, opens up about the hard truths she’s had to face when it comes to her biological family and growing up in a post-hippy movement environment. We discuss how she gets to grips with her own unworthiness and insecurity, life in Hollywood, and how sometimes something has to die in order to be reborn. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/rainbeau-mars-on-evolving-your-life/

Have you ever wondered what could have been if you had just grabbed an opportunity and said ‘yes’ to something? Sometimes doing the right thing is just taking a chance and seizing the opportunities in life.  || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-art-of-giving-being-open-and-saying-yes/

If you’re an addict, it’s a part of who you are. Addiction doesn’t go away with recovery, but it doesn’t have to continue to be a source of negativity in your life.  My plant-based bro, the amazing Rich Roll, is extremely open about his journey with addiction. He gets into how acknowledging his obsessive and addictive mindset has helped him fuel new, healthier goals.  || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/channeling-your-addictive-mindset-to-healthier-goals/

Some people think they only have two choices in life- Door #1 or Door #2. But what if this linear thinking has held us back our entire lives and is preventing us from growing and evolving? Logan Gelbrich & I discuss how we both have always taken the path less traveled as far as pursuing our dreams in life, and what that means for our personal growth.  || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/logan-gelbrich-on-finding-the-flow/

Behind every beloved character from film or television is an actor or actress that pours their heart, soul and personal experience into its creation. John C. McGinley explains how his inspiration for Dr. Cox’s hidden heart of gold, as well as distinctive traits of other characters he's played, comes from his relationship with his son Max.  || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/john-c-mcginley-on-living-in-gratitude/