Danette May: You're Not Broken—You're Just Disconnected (Here's How to Reconnect)

In this soulful reunion, Darin welcomes back his dear friend Danette May—bestselling author, superfood entrepreneur, and transformational leader—for a no-filter conversation about life, healing, and the power of curiosity. From building empires out of hardship to connecting with Indigenous wisdom and preparing for massive sound healing gatherings, Danette shares her most vulnerable lessons and biggest inspirations. This is a reminder to get off the path, go barefoot, and follow your inner compass—even when it doesn't make sense. What You'll Learn: 00:00 – Why Darin calls Danette one of the most soulful humans he knows 03:10 – The power of curiosity and how it leads to your "Super Life" 04:53 – Danette's introspective shift: from solitude to soul-aligned community 06:54 – Why true connection is more about frequency than volume 09:16 – Behind the scenes of Danette's healing retreats with Indigenous elders 11:34 – The reward (and fear) of stepping into your next evolution 13:17 – Biohacking vs. nature: why Earth is the original healer 15:30 – Danette's non-negotiable ritual for staying grounded 17:09 – The energetic toll of cities and why LA is a personal challenge 19:05 – Darin on creating space to receive subtle soul messages 21:50 – Danette: "We don't know our authentic selves—we're programmed" 25:59 – How to move from pain and numbness back into purpose 28:20 – The 3 human phases: Numb, Crack, and Bloom 30:45 – Danette's body wisdom: how your symptoms are speaking 36:00 – Darin's big question: "If money wasn't a factor, what would you do?" 40:35 – Seasons of self: from mud to full-bloom expansion 43:29 – How Danette reclaimed joy in the mundane after selling her company 45:27 – The magic of choosing curiosity over control 47:34 – The $47 origin story: building a kingdom from a broken place 50:56 – Off-leash living: Let your inner child lead 53:34 – Danette's upcoming dream: global sound frequency experiences 57:24 – Raising the frequency of her podcast and creative expression 58:45 – A mutual appreciation for honoring Mother Earth—and each other Thank You to Our Sponsors: Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Find More from Danette May: Website: DanetteMay.com Podcast: Manifestival with Danette May Instagram: @thedanettemay Books: Check out Danette's Books Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien SuperLife Products: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences Key Takeaway: "The most spiritual thing you can do is be your authentic self. But first—you have to remember who that is. And that only happens in stillness, in nature, in truth." – Danette May