620. Convenience is Killing Us

Aug 15, 2023

Darin Olien, bestselling author and co-host of Down to Earth, discusses the harmful effects of everyday products and behaviors on health and the planet. Topics include carcinogens, toxic products, fast fashion, fluoride, and healthy lifestyle changes. He offers hope for positive change and shares easy, impactful solutions for a healthier life.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Importance of Mindful Choices for Health and Environment

02:02 • 10min

Exploring Dreams, Therapy, and Strength Training

12:31 • 6min

Facing Uncomfortable Truths and Eliminating Harmful Chemicals

18:48 • 28min

Exploring the Importance of Quality, Research, and Compelling Truth

47:04 • 2min

Health, Skin Care, and Conspiracy Theories Discussion

49:05 • 5min

Toxins in Everyday Products and the Impact on Health

53:58 • 21min

Exploring the Moral Dilemma of Convenience

01:15:27 • 24min

Exploring Mystical Natural Experiences and Acknowledging the Unseen

01:39:00 • 2min

Darin Olien, New York Times bestselling author and co-host with Zac Efron of the hit Netflix series Down to Earth, offers the Almost 30 community invaluable advice on addressing the health of our bodies (and planet!).

In this episode, Darin discusses his new book, Fatal Conveniences, which offers a fresh perspective and achievable, small tweaks that will lead to big, life-enhancing changes. He shares common products (such as cosmetics + sunscreen) and behaviors that are harmful, and provides alternatives that are non-toxic and life-enhancing.

Despite such a heavy topic, Darin provides us with HOPE…for the health and wellbeing of the collective, and for our beloved Earth!

We also talk about:

What are carcinogens + PFAs
Darin’s personal story
Toxic products in daily life
Fast fashion + the beauty industry
The harmful effects of fluoride + sunscreen
Easy, healthy changes you can make today
Co-hosting “Down to Earth” with Zac Efron

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