SuperLife with Darin Olien

Who doesn’t love some good old holiday traditions for celebrating the holiday season? I know I do!   But here’s the thing: The holiday season has evolved into the season of unsustainability. In fact, the numbers are shocking on just how unsustainable.   While there are many aspects of the holiday season that are deteriorating our health and the planet, in this episode of Fatal Conveniences™ we will highlight three of the biggest holiday traditions destroying our planet.    Links mentioned: FC: Artificial Christmas Trees: https://darinolien.com/artificial-christmas-trees-fatal-conveniences/   FC: Holiday Wrapping Paper: https://darinolien.com/wrapping-paper-fatal-conveniences/  FC: Holiday Decorations: https://darinolien.com/holiday-decorations-fatal-conveniences/    Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/  

Our modern lifestyle and societal norms have contributed to our disconnection from our bodies and the environment. The constant exposure to both physical and emotional toxins has numbed us to our own pain and suffering, reducing our ability to respond effectively to health issues.   In part 2 of our discussion, my guest Rhona Mitra, shares her healing journey through navigating the Western healthcare system, the struggles she faced with a vaccination, the power of detoxification, listening to our bodies as the ultimate guide to recovery, and the importance of self-education about medical interventions.    We also discuss Rhona’s experience of horse rehabilitation, the profound connection between humans and horses, and the lessons she learned from them.    Rhona’s story shows that In the face of healthcare hurdles, it is indeed possible to emerge stronger, healthier, and more in tune with ourselves and the world around us.   What we discuss:   (0:05:06) - Rhona’s personal struggle of navigating through the Western healthcare system after sustaining an injury, her negative experiences with misdiagnosis and the need for a healthcare system that better prioritizes patient welfare   (0:16:44) - The importance of personal health and self-care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of educating oneself about medical interventions   (0:23:31) - Rhona’s personal story of vaccine injury that led to a lifestyle shift towards natural remedies and plant-based medicine, the importance of being mindful of one's consumption and the necessity of breaking free from societal norms to take control of personal health   (0:39:48) - The impact of our modern lifestyle and societal norms on our disconnection from our bodies and the environment, and Rhona’s personal experiences on detoxifying the body and how it can lead to a newfound awareness and sensitivity   (0:47:37) - Rhona’s unexpected journey into working with horses, the profound lessons learned from letting go of ego when interacting with these animals, and how a compassionate and authentic way of living has emerged from this interaction   (0:52:03) - Rhona’s 20-year journey of rescuing and rehabilitating wild horses, sharing heart-wrenching scenarios they have encountered and emphasizing the importance of allowing these horses to live in their natural habitat   (0:59:06) - Activism and how Rhona’s journey of self-discovery led to dedicating her life to helping animals and fostering empathy between humans   (1:06:31) - Rhona’s efforts in creating an online support system for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction, and her work with horses and holistic land management practices, offering alternative ways of interacting with animals and the land   Thank you to our sponsors: Manna Vitality: Go to www.mannavitality.com and use code DARIN12 at checkout for 12% off. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Barùkas: Go to www.barukas.com and use code DARINPOD10 for a 10% discount.   Find more from Rhona Mitra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrhonamitra/ Website: https://www.thelastark.com/   Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

In this episode of the Darin Olien Show, I answer some of your most pressing questions asked via my Instagram about the holidays. I’m answering the questions: what are some sustainable and eco-friendly gift ideas for the holiday season, how do you address unwanted gifts and encourage eco-friendly gifting simultaneously, how do you maintain a healthy and happy mindset during the holidays, and how do you deal with the stress in the holidays? Plus I answer what are sustainable choices for a holiday/“Christmas” tree. If you have questions you would like me to answer on the show, be sure to follow me on Instagram: @darinolien.   What I discuss: 02:57 - Question 1: What are some sustainable and eco-friendly gift ideas for the holiday season?   12:00 - Question 2: How do you address unwanted gifts and encourage eco-friendly gifting simultaneously?   13:50 - Question 3: How do you maintain a healthy and happy mindset during the holidays?   19:57 - Question 4: How do you deal with the stress in the holidays?   29:12 - Question 5: What are sustainable choices for a holiday/“Christmas” tree?   Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Don’t forget… You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon!   Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Life, in its infinite complexity and unpredictability, often deals us hands that we do not know how to play. We may find ourselves faced with unexpected circumstances, challenges that seem insurmountable, and paths that are unfamiliar and daunting. These moments can feel like we're lost in a wilderness, unsure of our direction and uncertain of our ability to navigate the terrain. From overcoming an autoimmune illness, breaking free from societal expectations, and finding fulfillment in the unknown, my guest, Rhona Mitra, shares her unique experiences of living in harmony with nature and animals, and how these interactions have shaped her perspective on life.  Rhona shares her transformative journey of living off-grid, the importance of finding wholeness and connection through nature, and the powerful lessons she has learned from her deep bond with horses, leading to personal growth, self-discovery, and finding her path in life. Rhona’s story is a powerful narrative of personal evolution and resilience. Join us as we dive into the importance of being present, being of service to others, and making choices that align with our true selves.   What we discuss:   (0:07:04) - Rhona’s experience living in Uruguay and the misconceptions and judgments that often surround her lifestyle   (0:16:12) - Rhona’s personal evolution from the struggle of conforming to societal expectations, healing from an autoimmune illness, and the importance of aligning actions with one's true self   (0:28:13) - Rhona’s journey to help horses and her commitment to creating a haven for them   (0:35:26) - Rhona’s journey of finding clarity, and the significance of self-discovery and personal transformation   (0:41:28) - Rhona’s experiences of living in different parts of the world, setting up permaculture farms in Africa, and studying under a shaman in South America.   (0:50:58) - The power of choices and the importance of conscious decision-making   (0:56:03) - The power of self-awareness, overcoming limiting beliefs with the help of nature, and the role of animals in personal growth and connection with nature.   (1:07:24) - Rhona’s journey of leaving her life in Venice Beach to live in Argentina and her work in rescuing horses.   (1:15:53) - Finding wholeness and connection through living in harmony with nature and animals Thank you to our sponsors: Bite: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 at checkout to claim this deal. Tech Wellness: Go over to techwellness.com/darin and use code DARIN for 15% off. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off   Find more from Rhona Mitra: Instagram: @iamrhonamitra | @TheLastArkOrphanage  Website: thelastark.com | https://www.animal-welfare-foundation.org/  For support and consultations on the journey back to wholeness: https://www.thelastark.com/support-consultations/ Email for inquiries: rewild@thelastark.com   Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/   Resources: Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN-GuLUgIqK0Apc2buD-D3pUK36NUU6Cz&feature=shared  

The King of all Fatal conveniences may very well be Online shopping. Since the invention of the World Wide Web in 1999, E-Commerce has grown exponentially around the world, with a particular peak in 2020 with the outbreak of COVID-19, leaving many people at home with nothing to do but shop online. With the rise of online purchasing also comes the rise in waste ranging from plastic to textile and excess carbon emissions. Not only is the impact to the environment significant, but the psychological impact is overwhelming, causing anxiety and depression in many people. What are the ways that we, the consumers, can curb our online shopping cravings to encourage our own health as well as the health of the planet?    What I discuss: Question 1: History and Why It’s Commonly Found in Society Question 2: What makes online shopping convenient? Question 3: Why should we care and why is it harmful? Question 4: What are the solutions?    Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Don’t forget… You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon   Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Have you ever wondered what our unique place is in this universe?   There is an intricate connection between humans, nature, and the universe, and that’s what my guest, Marcelo Gleiser and I dive into in this episode of the Darin Olien Show.    We also discuss how science actually works and  the importance of credibility and accuracy in scientific knowledge, how we can take active steps to mend our relationship with our home planet, and astrobiology – which is the study of life in the universe, as well as exploring the possibility of extraterrestrial life.    Marcelo Gleiser is a theoretical physicist and author of The DAWN of a Mindful Universe. He’s also a public intellectual at Dartmouth College working on basic research ranging from cosmology and applications of information theory to complex phenomena to history and philosophy of science and how science and culture interact. He is devoted to the public understanding of science and is a popular speaker with a strong social media presence and books published in 15 languages.    What we discuss:   (0:07:15) - The importance of credibility in science, the challenges of misinformation, and the evolving nature of scientific knowledge   (0:23:07) - The environmental crisis, the role of individual actions, and the power of education and collective change   (0:30:22) - The interconnectedness of humans and nature, the physiological benefits of being in nature, and the responsibility humans have to the universe   (0:46:37) - Tribalism, human interconnectedness, the changes brought about by the pandemic, and the power of the human spirit and consumerism   (0:57:12) - The realm of astrobiology, contemplating the uniqueness of humanity, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and humanity's place in the universe   Thank you to our sponsors: Manna Vitality: Go to www.mannavitality.com and use code DARIN12 at checkout for 12% off. Tech Wellness: Go over to techwellness.com/darin and use code DARIN for 15% off. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off   Find more from Marcelo Gleiser: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gleiserofficial/ Book link: https://tinyurl.com/2pjk8sjz Website: https://marcelogleiser.com/   Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Here's a shocking statistic you probably didn’t know about Thanksgiving meals: An average Thanksgiving plate contains about 80-90 grams of fat which is as much as  1⅓ sticks of butter – and it contains on average 75 grams of sugar, which is equivalent to almost 20 teaspoons of pure sugar. Plus, the average person will gain between two to four pounds after the Thanksgiving feast. This isn’t even getting into the actual ingredients being used in the traditional thanksgiving foods – especially a traditional stuffed turkey.    This doesn’t mean we need to cancel Thanksgiving – it simply means it’s time to rethink what your thanksgiving meals look like and how to approach the holiday in a more sustainable way. That’s why in this episode of Fatal Conveniences, we’ll explore Thanksgiving Meals.    Thank you to our sponsors:  Bite: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Don’t forget… You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon. Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/   Reliable places where you can learn more: Turkeys Stomped on, Punched, and Left to Die at 'Humane' Farms Supplying Top  Grocers  How Many Calories Are in Thanksgiving Dinner? - A dish-by-dish guide to eating  healthier this holiday  

Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist, discusses the mind-body connection and the use of technology in studying emotions and the nervous system. They also explore the impact of breathwork on the autonomic nervous system and the benefits of deep breathing. Additionally, they touch on the health benefits of Baruchas nuts and the importance of preserving wild food and supporting indigenous communities. Furthermore, they delve into the role of specific ganglion cells in conscious vision and the importance of light exposure for proper sleep patterns.

You wouldn’t eat a bag of dried pellets made of meat by-products. So why would you feed it to your pet? Just like humans, animals need proper nutrition to thrive and live happy, healthy lives. Most store-bought pet foods consist of low-quality meats, fillers and preservatives.   Pet food manufacturers are constantly trying to make the food-making process cheaper. So that means cheap ingredients and cheap packaging. All of that results in poor nutritional health for your furry friends.   This one isn’t tough, guys. We need to make sure our pets are eating whole, nutritional foods. I choose a plant-based diet for myself, but I know a vegan diet isn’t best for my German Shepherd, Chaga. So I give him a fresh, mostly raw diet consisting of 75% meat and 25% veggies and ancient grains.    In this episode, I’ll give you some tips on how to use fresh food for your dog and some fresh pet food companies that I love. I discuss the gross history of pet food companies, signs that your pet has a poor diet, why raw food is best for pets, studies that reveal the horrifying ingredients in dry pet food, if grain-free is better for your dog, what foods are best for cats and dogs, and great fresh pet food companies.   What I discuss: (0:02:02) - The history of pet food, its impact on pet health, and the need to treat our pets as family members (0:09:12) - The dangers of processed pet food, the lack of regulations, the questionable ingredients permitted in pet food, and the potential toxins in pet food (0:23:04) - The importance of conscious decision-making when it comes to the products we give our pets   Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com  and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off. Don’t forget… You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.    Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Why are more people not questioning the status quo in healthcare and the need for affordable and accessible healthcare for all? In this episode, Dr. Lana shares the necessity of questioning the existing healthcare system and advocating for affordable and accessible healthcare, the impact of harmful chemicals in everyday products on our health, and the importance of comprehensive hormone and nutrient testing for optimal health.   We also discuss various strategies to manage and improve hormone health, the importance of personalized healthcare, and the advantages of naturopathic healthcare practices.   Dr. Lana Butner is a Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc). She earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (now known as Sonoran University of Health Sciences) and her Masters of Science in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture in Arizona.   What we discuss:   [00:05:35] - The significant impact of harmful chemicals in everyday products on our health [00:18:00] - The critical role hormones play in body weight regulation and the importance of understanding these complexities for maintaining health and strategies to manage and improve hormone health [00:24:25] - The importance of personalized healthcare plans and why a generalized approach does not yield effective results in healthcare [00:33:15] - The potential future of healthcare practices and how these practices could evolve to better serve patients [00:38:00] - Key tests women should prioritize in order to stay on top of their health [50:10:00] - Resources for holistic healthcare   Thank you to our sponsors: Manna Vitality: Go to www.mannavitality.com and use code DARIN12 at checkout for 12% off. Tech Wellness: Go over to techwellness.com/darin and use code DARIN for 15% off. Barùkas: Go to www.barukas.com and use code DARINPOD10 for a 10% discount.   Find more from Dr. Lana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlanabutner/ Website: https://www.drlanawellness.com/ Resources: https://www.drlanawellness.com/downloads Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/