These Forgotten Plants Rewire Your Mind, Mood, and Mission

What if the clarity you’re seeking—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—has always been hiding in the plants around you? In this solo episode, Darin Olien dives deep into the world of clarogenic plants—natural allies that indigenous cultures have used for centuries to unlock focus, purpose, and deep inner harmony. From adaptogens and dream-inducing herbs to ancient sacred botanicals used in vision quests and spiritual rituals, this episode opens a new portal to understanding clarity not as something to chase—but something to remember.     What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00 – Welcome to the SuperLife solo episode on clarogenic plants 01:00 – What “clarogenic” really means: mental, physical, and spiritual clarity 02:10 – These aren’t just detox tools—they’re consciousness-enhancers 03:00 – Why our modern world clouds our system: EMFs, stress, food, tech 04:00 – Ayahuasca, vision quests, and Darin’s early plant medicine experiences 06:00 – Plants that bring clarity without psychedelics: assam, sacred tobacco, and nicotine 08:00 – Iboga and its role in trauma release and truth-seeking 09:00 – Elevation plants: kanna, kola nut, and their brain-enhancing effects 10:00 – Sage and sweetgrass: clarity of space as a spiritual detox 11:00 – Tulsi, Bacopa, sandalwood, reishi, and herbs that calm and clear 13:00 – Ginseng, Schisandra, and the “chi” of hormonal balance 14:00 – Kava for emotional stability and nervous system clarity 15:00 – Noni and durian: pungent powerhouses for detox and calm 16:00 – Studies backing bacopa, Rhodiola, and ginkgo for cognition 17:00 – Gōtu Kola and its antioxidant, brain-clearing properties 18:00 – The true purpose of herbs: they are information, not just nutrition 19:00 – Liver clarity through milk thistle, dandelion, burdock root 20:00 – Chlorella, spirulina, and their role in cellular cleansing 21:00 – Internal vs. external sage: clearing your space and your system 22:00 – Frankincense for depression, Tulsi for divine connection 23:00 – How to build your own daily ritual of clarogenesis 24:00 – Darin’s parasite cleanse experience + physical stagnation 25:00 – Why detox is emotional and spiritual, not just physical 26:00 – Plants help you remember who you are 27:00 – This is more than health—it’s a revolution of clarity 28:00 – Final thoughts: clarity is alignment, not hustle     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout.   Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien SuperLife Products: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences   Key Takeaway: "These plants don’t just heal you. They help you remember who you are." – Darin Olien