SuperLife with Darin Olien

The human body is supposed to sweat, so when you block your sweat glands with chemicals, they can’t do their job and you’re messing with your health.   We don’t want to be sweaty and smelly, so it might seem like deodorants are our only option. But chemical baths for  our pits clogging up our lymph nodes and exposing ourselves to chemicals are not the way to go. There’s a lot of data around deodorant linked to breast cancer, hormone changes and endocrine disruption.   One of the main culprits is aluminum, which is found in these products. One study stated that aluminum is known to have a genotoxic profile capable of causing both DNA alterations, and epigenetic effects.    Fortunately, there are solutions that will reduce the smell, and won’t compromise your health. Due to the media coverage on the link between breast cancer and aluminum in deodorants consumers have become increasingly aware of the chemicals they place on and around their bodies.   This has caused a major shift in the market to accommodate the demand for more natural, less harmful products - which is great!   If we move away from chemical deodorants? What do we use instead? How do we know the deodorant we are buying is actually safe for our health?   In this episode of Fatal Conveniences Solutions, we’re exploring the solutions for deodorant.    What I discuss:   07:28: What are the dangers of deodorant? 13:25: What brands can you safely use?   Reliable sources where you can learn more:   https://nalacare.com/blogs/journal/how-do-natural-deodorants-work https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/skincare/bath-body/natural-deodorant https://nalacare.com/blogs/journal/how-do-natural-deodorants-work https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15043988/ https://www.livestrong.com/article/155243-foods-to-eliminate-body-odor/ https://www.wellandgood.com/alcohol-body-odor-sweating/ https://askthescientists.com/body-odor/   Thank you to our sponsors:   Shop Therasage and use code DARIN to save 15% on your purchase: https://therasage.com/pages/shop   Order my Fatal Conveniences book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/   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/

Ever considered how the food you eat impacts your skin?    In this episode of The Darin Olien podcast, Benjamin Knight Fuchs and I explore the profound links between nutrition and skincare. As a pharmacist, he shares insights into how the principles used to promote muscle growth can be applied to skin health. We discuss the detriments of ultra-processed food on our skin and overall health and the need for a health revolution. We need to make a shift from external cosmetic products and surgeries to a lifestyle enriched with proper nutrition.    We also tackle the misconception of beauty products and the risks of an excessive reliance on external products to resolve our skin issues. Instead, we need to look at raw living foods that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for both our overall health and our skin.   Benjamin Knight Fuchs is a registered pharmacist, nutritionist and skin care chemist. For the past 35 years, he’s been developing pharmacy-potent skin health products for estheticians, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and his own savvy customers. He formulated Truth Treatment Systems™ because he saw the need for topical treatments that worked with the biochemistry of the skin. His products augment and enabled dermal processes at the skin cell (not surface) level.    What we discuss:    02:10: How did Darin and Benjamin meet? 04:35: What is missing in today’s beauty products? 11:38: What is the number one most searched skincare ingredient? 14:19: What do most people not realize about their skin? 21:53: Why is moisturizer bad for your skin? 29:20: What’s the difference between alpha hydroxy acids and hylaronic acid?  31:26: What is the most dangerous chemical we apply on our skin regularly? 34:10: What’s the difference between sunscreen and sunblock? 36:30: What is the role of melanin in our skin? 40:02: What is the role of melatonin in our health?   Key Takeaway:   The viable living cells in your skin are down at the bottom and not at the top. At the top of your skin, or the skin that is exposed to the external world, is really only dead skin. Thus, if you really want to change your skin, you've got adopt strategies that help the ingredients from the surface make their way down to the lower levels, where the living cells are.     Most people think that a lack of collagen, calcium, or peptides are the reason why they are aging. As a result, they tend to supplement these nutrients. However, the real nutrient they should be focusing on replenishing is Vitamin C.  Vitamin C is the quintessential anti-aging vitamin. It builds the connective tissue and restores the body back to its useful state and eliminates the problems that people all the people have when they age. You ever see how a person walks when they're aging and their bones are soft and their skin is loose? All that are signs of connective tissue deterioration, which a lack of Vitamin C can be responsible for.    When you exercise, your body secretes chemicals which will activate and connect the tissue in your face. Thus, when you lift weights, you're actually stimulating collagen in your face. However,  you can also exercise the skin topically.  This is because exercising only helps with the top layer of the skin.  If you want to treat the skin cells that are at the lower levels, you need to go further than that.  Think about it this way: we know that when you exercise the muscles, you're tearing the muscles up and then the muscles grow back. Well, the skin has its own version of tearing up the muscles. It’s called exfoliation. With exfoliation, you are removing dead cells off of the surface, and sending signals down the lower living cells that they can pump new cells to the top, revealing newer looking and more radiant skin.       To learn more about Benjamin:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.treatments/ Shop Truth Treatments with code DARIN10: https://truth360pro.com/collections/frontpage?ba=c-darin-olien   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/   Thank you to our sponsors:   Shop Therasage and use code DARIN to save 15% on your purchase: https://therasage.com/pages/shop   Shop Bite and use code DARIN20 to save 20% on your Bite subscription: https://trybite.com/darin    

Your oral microbiome is just as important as your gut microbiome. Your oral microbiome is linked to your digestion, immunity, nutrient absorption, cardiovascular health, and so much more.    This means, when we use products that disrupt our oral microbiome, we also disrupt our countless other systems of the body. Mouthwash happens to be one of these products.    It may leave your mouth with a minty fresh scent, but it’s also killing the bacteria that are trying to keep your teeth and gums healthy.   You know that cool mint Listerine that looks cool and minty? It contains dye green number three, which has been linked to bladder cancer. And then the original Scope contained yellow number five made from a derivative of coal tar. And blue number one has been connected to cancer in many of the animal tests that have been done.   This is why in today’s episode, we are going to explore solutions for the Fatal Convenience: Mouthwash.    What I discuss:   00:14: What are the dangers of mouthwash? 05:16: What can you use instead of mouthwash to protect your microbiome?    More links:   Shop Methodology at  https://www.gomethodology.com/ and use the code DARIN at checkout.    Shop Aquatru at https://aquatruwater.com/?oid=2&affid=95&c=darinolien to save $100.    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/

What happens when we make a conscious effort to truly understand the intricacies of human behavior and social intelligence?    In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with Robert Greene about self-awareness, the ability to recognize our own flaws, and how this recognition propels personal growth. Transitioning to the idea of deception, we emphasize the need to develop a sense of detachment when observing people, drawing on Carl Jung's concept of the enantiodromia to recognize contradictions in character traits. Oftentimes, people show us exactly the opposite of who they really are and most people tend to take this person who is standing right in front of them for face value, hence ending up being deceived in the long-term.   We also discuss the pressing need for authenticity in a digital-driven world. Robert stresses the importance of fostering real-life connections and empathy and to put our phones away.   Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and most recently of The Daily Laws. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene’s books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry.    What we discuss:   04:00: Why did Robert write his book? 11:20: How can we open up our consciousness?  17:13: How can we build up new skills once we recognize our weaknesses? 23:05: What strategies can we resort to cultivate awareness? 29:56: What can we do better as a society? 45:59: What does our history say about us? 51:21: How has Robert’s stroke affected his life?   Key Takeaway:   While many of us tend to prefer interacting online with others, we fail to realize how many cues and messages we lose out on. See, about 95% of the communication we receive from someone is through their non-verbal cues. When chatting with someone online, these are cues you can’t get. Thus, this creates an opportunity for both parties to fall into traps they otherwise may not if they were to interact with these people in person.    If you can’t detach yourself from your emotions, then you’re most likely an easy target for people who are masters at deceiving others and have their own agenda. That being said, it’s important to develop a sense of detachment from your emotions and being able to observe people objectively. This is because people tell on themselves all the time - but you need to be receptive to the cues.  When you take your emotions out of the equation, you can objectively analyze people who may be on a mission to extract something out of you.  Remember, people always tell on themselves - you just need to actually listen without letting your emotions get in the way to try and rationalize truths.    It’s human nature to point our finger at others and blame them for deceiving us, hurting us, or manipulating us. This is because it’s the easy way out. When you point the finger at someone, then you immediately relieve yourself of all responsibility to make sure it doesn’t happen to you again… until it does. See, deception starts with you - YOU allowed yourself to be deceived. That’s why it’s important to be self-aware and look inwards. There may be some weaknesses or blind-spots you don’t realize you have that make you an easy prey.     To learn more about Robert:   Website: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/   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/   More links:   Shop Therasage and use code DARIN to save 15% on your purchase: https://therasage.com/pages/shop   Shop Bite and use code DARIN20 to save 20% on your Bite subscription: https://trybite.com/darin   Shop Dirt Locker and use code DARIN10 to save 10% on your purchase: http://www.dirtlocker.com

We all know that to keep our windows and glass tables shiny and streak-free, we cannot settle with just water and regular soap for cleaning.    In effect, window cleaners are common in households not only across the United States but across the whole world. The overall market of glass cleaners has a moderate CAGR of around 6.3% (Future Market Insights , 2023). It was valued at US $3.31 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US $6.1 billion by the end of 2032 (Future Market Insights , 2023). Meaning that the number of users will increase in the following years.    However, the popularity of these products doesn’t mean that they are all good for health. While it may seem convenient to grab some bathroom and window cleaner off the shelves at the grocery store, I want you to become aware of other convenient options you have readily available to you that are a cleaner solution for your everyday cleaning products.    That’s what we are going to dive into today in this episode of Fatal Conveniences: Solutions Edition.    Reliable Sources where you can learn more:   https://www.reference.com/world-view/harmful-chemicals-windex-50b1fc55cc61d0de https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/17435390.2012.689881 https://www.housedigest.com/396472/why-you-should-think-twice-about-cleaning-with-windex/   Thank you to our sponsors:   Shop Therasage and use code DARIN to save 15% on your purchase: https://therasage.com/pages/shop   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/

What if you could heal your body by healing your emotional and mental health, first?   In this episode of The Darin Olien show, we unravel the intricate links between physical ailments and emotional and mental health. Dr. Sam shares her unique perspective on the manifestation of symptoms as a result of suppressed truths. She explains the role of Qigong, a Chinese form of energetic medicine in unveiling these unspoken truths. We float into discussions about spiritual connection and personal growth, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and its revelations.   Dr. Sam also walks you through practical tips to improve your biochemistry, brain activity, and mindset, encompassing everything from journaling to detoxification. We end our enlightening discourse reflecting on the value of conscious connection, the power of embracing growth, and the need to cherish our fleeting time.   Dr. Saman Faramarzi (also known as Dr. Sam), is the Founder of SAFA Life and Wellness. She is also the leading Naturopathic Doctor at Remedy Place. She received her doctorate from Bastyr University, one of the nation’s top ND programs. She has over 10 years of clinical experience, specializing in nutritional biochemistry, the microbiome, mind-body medicine, and intravenous therapy.   What we discuss:   (0:00:00) - Exploring Naturopathic Medicine and Healing (0:08:49) - Addressing Obstacles and Nourishing the Body (0:14:23) - Spiritual Connection and Personal Growth (0:31:00) - Cultivating Energy and Connection (0:34:51) - Exploring Qigong, Gratitude, and Detoxification (0:50:37) - Conscious Men and Quality Supplements (1:02:40) - Embracing Growth and Appreciating Time   Key takeaways:   We are constantly being fed things from both our inner and outer world that create an inbalance in us and which we’re not properly addressing. This means we are storing the burden of negative emotions in our body in addition to the chemicals that we are exposed to in the outer world. As a result, certain body parts can’t break down these negative emotions and toxins because the cup is too full and it's not getting drained properly. For example, our liver tends to take on anger and resentment, in addition to certain toxins such as mold.    The reason we are all depleted is because we're not nourishing our mind and our soul. We have been thought to take care of this physical body and no one's taught us that we have to take care of our energetic body and our spirit body as well. Spirit controls energy, which controls matter and it's a powerful thing that goes bi-directionally; matter controls energy, which controls spirit as well.    Many of us look for our happiness in other people. We look at our significant others, our kids, and even our pets as a source of joy and happiness. However, this is the wrong place to look for and depend on for real happiness because they can disappear at any second. Plus, this puts an immense pressure on the people you love. Depending on people for happiness depletes them of their own energy in order to make ourselves vital.      Find more from Dr. Sam:   Website: https://theswellscore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sam.nd/?hl=en   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/   More links:   Shop Truth Treatments at https://truth360pro.com/collections/frontpage?ba=c-darin-olien   Shop Methodology at  https://www.gomethodology.com/ and use the code DARIN at checkout.    Manna Vitality: Head over to mannavitality.com and use code Darin12 to save 12% off.

Did you know 75% of people living in the United States  suffer from dehydration? This causes fatigue, brain fog, irritability, hormonal issues, poor digestion, and lack of proper functioning of different systems in your body, and more. In fact, your body can’t always differentiate between your feelings of hunger and thirst. Which means, when you feel hungry, it could actually mean you’re just thirsty. Confusing these feelings can lead to excess food intake and unwanted weight gain.   Although most people will use sports  drinks and regular tap water to hydrate themselves, these are not the most  effective ways to do it and come with certain effects that affect our health.  Therefore, we must look for safer and healthier alternatives to prevent  dehydration.    That’s what we explore in this episode of Fatal Conveniences Solution edition.   What I discuss:   02:24: How big of a problem is dehydration? 08:42: What are the benefits of proper hydration? 09:30: What are my top 3 choices for remineralizing your water?   Reliable Sources where you can learn more:   7 ways to stay hydrated.  Homemade solutions to hydration  Rehydrate tips  Ways to rehydrate outside of plein water   Links Mentioned:   Manna Vitality: Head over to mannavitality.com and use code Darin12 to save 12% off.    Order my Fatal Conveniences book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/   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 reflected on the profound impact of water on your health?    In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with Tracy Duhs who explains how our bodies are a symphony of water molecules that define our bone and cell structures. Tracy's insights on the significance of basic health habits like grounding ourselves with the earth and nurturing relationships beautifully underscore the holistic nature of well-being.   Plunging further into our exploration, we delve into the complex chemistry of water and discuss its bioenergetic frequency profile. Tracy educates us on the importance of drinking water that resonates with our biological water body and the magic of natural spring water.    Tracy also shares tips on creating a sacred sleep space and the benefits of movement for our bodies. We delve into the transformative power of creative playtime, mindfulness, and plant medicines in furthering self-understanding.    Tracy works as a modern wellness advocate specializing in the restorative powers of intelligent hydration. She has parlayed her wealth of experience and knowledge into a multi-dimensional career in wellness advocacy and education, starting with her podcast, HYDRATE. Tracy frequently consults large corporations and hotels to help build and facilitate wellness experiences. She also serves as the Director of the International Brain Summit. She is the founder of the Sanctuary Wellness Experience in San Diego and co-founder of Hydrate at the Sanctuary.     What we discuss:   02:28: Why did Tracy want to write this book? 08:14: What’s the issue with school for our children? 11:03: Where did Tracy’s interest in water come from? 18:58: What is the latest thing Tracy learned about water? 27:28: What would Tracy do to educate people more about water? 31:08: How can we restructure water? 36:31: What are the nine pillars of health? 39:56: What is Tracy’s mindfulness practice like? 49:02: What is Tracy’s bedtime regimen? 51:50: Where can you learn more about Tracy?   Key takeaways:   Restructuring your water doesn’t have to be expensive - you can do it with a few simple steps at home with things you already have. A few easy ways include adding sea salt to the water. As a result, the water's molecular structure can be altered or organized in a way that enhances its properties. The same can be said about stirring your water with a spoon; this movement helps recharge your water at the frequency your body needs. Lastly, speaking to your water before you drink it also helps alter the water’s frequency so that it is coherent with what your body needs.    Water may be clear, but it’s so much more than its chemistry - Its frequency profile has to be coherent with your body for it to properly benefit you. To learn if the water you are drinking resonates with you and your body, pause and acknowledge how the water you ingested is making you feel right after you drink it. Does it make you feel thirsty? Does it make you feel hydrated? Does it make you feel happy? If you don’t feel hydrated after drinking water, then the frequency of the water you are drinking is not coherent with what your body needs at that moment.    Water, food, information, conversations, environments, and sleep are only a few things among the nine pillars of health that we tend to forget about in today’s modern society. These are simple, basic pillars we can easily take control of and optimize. Making small changes to your daily habits could be the key to upgrading your vitality.      To learn more about Tracy:   Website: https://tracyduhs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyduhs/ Podcast: https://tracyduhs.com/podcasts/ Book: https://tracyduhs.com/product/hydrate-with-tracy-duhs/   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/   More links:   Shop Dirt Locker and use code DARIN10 to save 10% on your purchase: http://www.dirtlocker.com   Shop Therasage and use code DARIN to save 15% on your purchase: https://therasage.com/pages/shop   Shop Manna and use code DARIN20 at checkout to save:  www.mannavitality.com

The mindset to work more and more to get ahead has become ingrained in our society, to keep up with increasing workloads, our sleep habits are usually the first to suffer.    You skip sleep during the busy week and try to catch up on weekends, but do you really?   Human bodies don’t follow the weekly schedules that we set, they are tied to a 24 hour circadian rhythm and sleep is essential for optimal function of our bodies systems.    So, what can we do to optimize our sleep? That’s what we are going to dive into today in this episode of Fatal Conveniences: Solutions Edition.      What we discuss:   06:05: What happens when you don’t sleep enough? 06:56: How can you prepare for better sleep? 07:41: What can you do throughout the day? 08:17: How to make your room as dark as possible 10:11: How can saunas help before bedtime? 10:57: How can you improve sleep when traveling? 12:10: How important is your gut health for good sleep? 13:15: When should you cut off electronics? 15:27: How can you manage your time for better sleep? 15:54: Which workouts will allow you to sleep better? 16:24: Are melatonin supplements really helpful? 17:27: How can you appease your monkey brain?     Reliable Sources where you can learn more:   https://sleepsmarterbook.com/about/ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/is-it-bad-to-eat-before-bed#:~:text=Eating%20too%20much%20close%20to,it%20takes%20to%20fall%20asleep. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-blue-light-blocking-glasses-improve-your-sleep-202110262625 https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/practice-this-self-care-routine-before-bed-to-get-better-sleep/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3612440/ https://www.sclhealth.org/blog/2019/09/why-it-is-time-to-ditch-the-phone-before-bed/#:~:text=The%20National%20Sleep%20Foundation%20recommends,and%20start%20reading%20before%20bed   Thank you to our sponsors:   Order my Fatal Conveniences book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/   Shop Manna and use code DARIN20 at checkout to save:  www.mannavitality.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/

Are you passionate about the stuff you do to make a living?   In this episode of The Darin Olien Show,  I chat with Alice Chun about her passion to help those who are in need around the world, through social entrepreneurship. While her passion to help others in need and reduce humanity’s carbon footprint didn’t work out in the non-profit world, it is tremendously successful as a socially responsible for-profit company. With 1.6 billion people who live without access to electricity around the world, her solar-powered lightbulbs are making a difference for people all around the world.    Alice also shares what ambitions and dreams she has for this purpose-driven company of hers and how her childhood helped her become the resilient entrepreneur she is today.   Alice Chun is the cofounder and CEO of Solight Design and the inventor of the SolarPuff, the world's only self-inflatable, portable solar light. She's won numerous awards, including the U.S. Patent Award for Humanity. Her products have been exhibited at MOMA in New York City. Chun was previously a Professor of Architecture and Material Technology at Columbia University and a Professor of Design and Material Culture at Parsons the New School.     What we discuss:   14:09: To what degree are we all inner-connected? 23:30: What is the issue with the big non-profit organizations? 27:05: How did Hillary Clinton help Alice’s mission? 33:34: What is the symbolic value of Alice’s product? 37:46: What are some of the challenges that Alice faced in her life?  48:18: What was Alice’s process for building her product? 57:42: What is Alice’s dream? 59:51: Where can we learn more about Alice?     Key takeaways:     The sun is the most powerful source of energy on this Earth - but the biggest source of light in this Universe is the one within you. This light within you is the light that will give you the strength to get through obstacles, to fight for what you believe in, and make the change you want to see. And no matter how hard it may be to feel that light within you on some days, you have the comfort of knowing that the sun always comes back up the next day - the light will always come back.   When you are working towards creating something that is better than you, greater than you, and more important than you, it takes a lot of courage. Because of that, a lot of people wait until they find this courage before they start putting in the work to bring their ideas to life.  However, that’s the wrong way to do it. See, if you really believe in this idea you have and are really passionate about it, you will find that courage to take on this project will come naturally as you get started. At least, that’s the case for most social entrepreneurs.     Find more from Alice:   Website: https://solight-design.com Instagram:    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/     More links:   Shop Methodology at  https://www.gomethodology.com/ and use the code DARIN at checkout.    Learn more about The Dirt Locker® by visiting www.dirtlocker.com