In this explosive episode, Darin sits down with Johnny Graham, the CEO of Pacific United Power and Pulse Proof, and the founder of the largest YouTube channel in the solar industry. Together they uncover the hidden vulnerabilities in America’s power grid, the looming threats of EMPs and AI-driven energy demands, and how solar technology could be the key to both national security and personal sovereignty.

Johnny’s story — from door-to-door solar sales to building an empire redefining the energy landscape — is a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and self-reliance. This conversation dives deep into what it really means to own your power, both literally and metaphorically, in a world increasingly dependent on fragile systems.

BREAKDOWN

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

00:00:00  – Welcome to SuperLife: why energy sovereignty matters for health, freedom, and the future

00:03:00  – Meet Johnny Graham: from door-to-door solar sales to CEO of Pacific United Power

00:06:00  – How a 2018 article sparked a mission to revolutionize solar and redefine independence

00:09:00  – The four forces driving the solar revolution — tech, finance, narrative, and policy

00:12:00  – How the U.S. grid became one of the most fragile infrastructures on Earth

00:15:00  – EMPs, solar flares, and the frightening vulnerability of our power systems

00:18:00  – The birth of Pulse Proof: creating solar systems immune to EMP damage

00:22:00  – Why true freedom begins with controlling your own source of power

00:26:00  – The unseen threat: AI data centers consuming entire cities’ worth of energy

00:30:00  – How energy monopolies manipulate policy to keep you tied to the grid

00:35:00  – Johnny’s EMP-proof switch that isolates your home from grid interference

00:40:00  – The utility war against solar: hidden fees, fines, and false “safety” regulations

00:45:00  – The corruption behind California’s rolling blackouts and energy legislation

00:50:00  – Fires, failures, and the hidden cost of centralized energy systems

00:55:00  – The psychology of dependency — why we’ve forgotten how to generate our own power

01:00:00  – Microgrids, self-reliance, and how decentralized energy could save lives

01:05:00  – How Pulse Proof empowers veterans, preppers, and everyday homeowners

01:10:00  – The spiritual side of solar: reclaiming autonomy and harmony with nature

01:15:00  – Why sovereignty and responsibility are inseparable — the new paradigm of power

01:20:00  – Final reflections: the path forward for conscious citizens building resilient communities

LINKS

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Find More from Johnny Graham

Website: pacificunitedpower.com

Instagram: @johnnykilow

YouTube: Real Sales Dynamics

EMP Protection: pulseproof.tech 

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