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13:40 – How "safe exposure levels" are based on outdated science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

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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

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