Intro

What if the products you use every day—your toothpaste, your shampoo, your food containers—were silently hijacking your hormones, damaging your immune system, and passing that disruption on to future generations?

In this explosive conversation, Darin sits down with Dr. Aly Cohen, triple board-certified physician and founder of The Smart Human, to unpack the shocking reality of unregulated chemicals in our homes, food, and water. Together, they explore the science behind endocrine disruption, the failures of U.S. chemical policy, and how simple daily swaps can radically reduce your toxic burden. This episode is not about fear—it’s about power. It’s about reclaiming your right to live clean.

 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Welcome to the show + why this episode matters

• 01:00 – How a red dog toy changed Dr. Aly’s career forever

• 04:30 – The hidden health hazards in your home right now

• 06:50 – Endocrine disruptors: the silent chemicals causing massive damage

• 09:10 – From rheumatology to environmental health warrior

• 11:15 – Why FDA and EPA aren’t protecting your health

• 13:40 – How "safe exposure levels" are based on outdated science

• 16:00 – GRAS loopholes: how chemicals are self-approved in the food system

• 18:20 – “Fragrance” is a legal disguise for 100+ toxic ingredients

• 20:00 – Immune dysfunction, infertility, cancer—how hormone mimics wreak havoc\

• 23:10 – Her 4 A’s Framework: Assess, Avoid, Add, Allow

• 26:40 – The autoimmune epidemic + the environmental root cause

• 29:00 – Frozen organic vs. dirty dozen: the smarter grocery strategy

• 32:00 – Consistency > perfection: why small swaps matter most

• 34:30 – Dr. Aly’s top swaps for cleaning, skincare, and cookware

• 37:00 – PFAS, microplastics, canned food liners, and takeout wrappers

• 40:10 – The Progresso Soup study that proved behavior change works

• 43:00 – How to detox without supplements

• 46:00 – Teaching detox habits to kids through gamification

• 49:00 – Your genes aren’t your destiny—epigenetics and detox

• 52:00 – Why we can’t wait for regulations to save us

• 55:00 – What to travel with: filters, skincare, food prep

• 59:00 – What shocked Dr. Aly the most in her research

• 1:02:00 – Final thoughts on resilience, power, and your right to clean living

 

 

Don’t Forget...

Dr. Aly Cohen’s powerful new book, Detoxify, is out now. It’s a practical, science-backed guide to reducing your exposure to everyday chemicals and boosting your body’s natural detox systems.

Grab your copy and take the first step toward a cleaner, stronger, and more resilient you.

 

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

• Shakeology – Shakeology-All in One Nutrition: Get 15% off with code SUPERLIFE at Shakeology.com.

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Find More From Dr. Aly Cohen:

• Website: thesmarthuman.com

• Instagram: @thesmarthuman

• Book: Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them

 

 

Connect with Darin Olien:

• Website: darinolien.com

• Instagram: @darinolien

• Book: Fatal Conveniences

• SuperLife Products & Protocols: superlife.com

 

 

Key Takeaway:

"It’s not about being perfect. It’s about becoming aware—and starting to swap out what’s hurting you every single day." – Dr. Aly Cohen