{"podcast":{"title":"SuperLife with Darin Olien","slug":"superlife-with-darin-olien-531979","podcast_index_feed_id":531979,"rss_url":"https://darinolien.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://darinolien.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/7/d/d/e7dd1559d6ddad6c27a2322813b393ee/SuperlifeByDarinOlien_Podcast_Cover_Final_10.23.24_1.png","author":"Darin Olien","episode_count":500,"summary":"I'm Darin Olien, the \"Superfood Hunter.\" If you're looking for motivation to take the next step towards a happier, healthier life then you're in the right place. On this podcast, you'll hear honest conversations with extraordinary people that educate and inspire me. We cover everything from nutrition and mental health to sustainable ways of living. We also dive into life's Fatal Conveniences™. These are the things that we're doing or consuming in our day-to-day life that may actually be harming us, or the Earth.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T12:17:33.278379+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/superlife-with-darin-olien-531979"},"episode":{"title":"Dr. Valter Longo: The Science of Fasting and Longevity and the Truth No One Is Telling You","slug":"dr-valter-longo-the-science-of-fasting-and-longevity-and-the-truth-no-one-is-telling-you","published_at":"2026-04-24T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/superlife-with-darin-olien-531979/dr-valter-longo-the-science-of-fasting-and-longevity-and-the-truth-no-one-is-telling-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/superlife-with-darin-olien-531979","url":"https://darinolien.libsyn.com/dr-valter-longo-the-science-of-fasting-and-longevity-and-the-truth-no-one-is-telling-you","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/darinolien/DR_VALTER_LONGO_PODCAST_AUDIO_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=1834631","summary":"What if one of the most popular health trends in the world, fasting, is actually being done wrong by millions of people? In this powerful and deeply grounded conversation, Darin sits down with world-renowned longevity expert Dr. Valter Longo to cut through the noise surrounding fasting, dieting, and modern health trends. From the dangers of prolonged fasting and skipping breakfast to the science behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet , this episode delivers a reality check rooted in decades of clinical research, not social media hype. They explore the intersection of longevity, cancer, metabolism, and modern lifestyle, unpacking why extreme protocols fail, why simplicity wins, and why aligning with your biology is the true key to a long, disease-free life . What You'll Learn Why most fasting trends are misapplied and potentially harmful The safest and most sustainable fasting window for longevity Why skipping breakfast is linked to increased mortality risk The science behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) How fasting impacts cancer cells vs healthy cells The hidden risks of GLP-1 weight loss drugs Why \"easy solutions\" often lead to worse long-term outcomes The importance of circadian rhythm in metabolism The truth about protein intake and long-term health risks Why slow, consistent change beats every \"quick fix\" Chapters 00:00:00 – Opening: SuperLife mission and framing the conversation 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Therasage infrared sauna and heat therapy benefits 00:03:16 – Introduction: Dr. Valter Longo and longevity research 00:03:40 – The fasting craze: what's misunderstood 00:04:05 – Documentary discussion: science vs entertainment 00:05:13 – Why education must outweigh entertainment 00:06:19 – The danger of social media health advice 00:07:00 – Food systems, pharma, and sys…","meta_description":"What if one of the most popular health trends in the world, fasting, is actually being done wrong by millions of people? In this powerful and deeply groun…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4834,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/superlife-with-darin-olien-531979/episodes/dr-valter-longo-the-science-of-fasting-and-longevity-and-the-truth-no-one-is-telling-you/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/superlife-with-darin-olien-531979/dr-valter-longo-the-science-of-fasting-and-longevity-and-the-truth-no-one-is-telling-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}