SuperLife with Darin Olien

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to anti-aging skincare. Walk into any pharmacist, and you’ll see shelves lined with promises. Fewer wrinkles, youthful, glowing skin are just some of the claims that these products make. But, when you dig a little deeper, the reality of these cosmetics isn’t so pretty.  WELCOME TO FATAL CONVENIENCES™  Aren’t the advertisers and marketing teams of these skincare products smart? They’ve made us think that we’re not beautiful and wonderful just as we are. I do get it though. Slowing down the signs of aging and feeling better about what you see in the mirror is something we all want. But you must remember that what goes ON your skin, goes IN your skin.  I’m going further than skin-deep in this segment to uncover some of the hidden toxic ingredients lurking in anti-aging skincare. I discuss mercury and Teflon, the two bad boys lurking within your cosmetics. I unravel just how they affect the body, and the proactive steps you can take to make better purchasing choices.  IN THIS SEGMENT: Why you should vote with your dollars  The keywords to look out for when checking cosmetic labels Would you put Teflon on your face? The FDA’s take on anti-aging products Some of the signs of mercury poisoning What are the things you can do? LINKS & RESOURCES: FDA article on Mercury The Mercury Product Database Anti-aging Products Linked To Breast Cancer Cosmetic Safety Report – Downloadable PDF on PFOA’s  Get The Facts – Finding Safer Products Mercury Poisoning Linked to Skin Products Public Health Statement for Mercury   Subscribe, rate or listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher  Follow my Instagram to keep updated on the podcast, weekly deep dives and other projects that I’m supporting (and the occasional Chaga appreciation post) Sign up for my weekly Fatal Conveniences™ Email to get topic breakdowns & solutions delivered straight to your inbox. For feedback or suggestions, email my team at info@darinolien.com  Find the list of brands & products that get the big tick of approval from me here. Comment below to join the discussion!

Money can be defined in many ways, but one thing that is commonly prevalent in every definition we can think of is the ability we should all have to keep it once we’ve earned it.    Unfortunately, this isn’t the case in today’s modern world where central banks are consistently printing money which steals our money’s value through inflation. The same goes for when governments are looking for financing, as they can at any time coerce this money out of their people or even outright seize it. It’s happened before in times of war and can always happen again, which is something we tend to forget.   The game of money may feel like a corrupted system we have no way out of. This was true, until about 14 years ago when decentralized currencies entered the game. Cryptocurrencies allow us to gain back the sovereignty over our money that the government, central banks, and chartered banks have taken away from us – and this is what we discuss in this episode the Darin Olien Show with guest, Robert Breedlove.   We discuss what the current central banking game is, where the corruption in the banking system stems from, the relationship between the government and the central bank, what we can do to cultivate more money, how to save the value of your money, and so much more.    Robert Breedlove is an entrepreneur, writer, and philosopher. He is an advocate of cryptocurrencies and particularly of Bitcoin. Breedlove is the founder of Bitcoin and finance consulting company Paralaxx Digital. He is also a YouTuber and the host of the “What is money” podcast.    Key Takeaways:   Fiat money is corrupted. The banking system is built on a process where people are entrusting these businesses with their money — or historically, gold. Once they deposited their valuables, the banks issue a contract that details the deposits they entrusted the banks with. Depositors are assured by this contract that they can redeem their assets at any time, without a sweat, in liquid form. But what most people don’t understand, however, is that this contract that supposedly protects your assets in the bank is routinely violated by the issuer of the contract themselves— the bank! The money you think is safely stored at the bank is being used by the bank itself at this very second to enrich their businesses. And guess what?! The government is in it too — especially when war is around the corner.   Money can be defined in many ways, but one thing that is commonly prevalent in every definition we can think of is the ability we should all have to keep it once we’ve earned it. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case in today’s modern world where central banks are consistently printing money which steals our money’s value through inflation. The same goes for when governments are looking for financing, as they can at any time coerce this money out of their people or even outright seize it. It’s happened before in times of war and can always happen again, which is something we tend to forget.   The game of money may feel like a corrupted system we have no way out of. This was true, until about 14 years ago when decentralized currencies entered the game. Cryptocurrencies allow us to gain back the sovereignty over our money that the government, central banks, and chartered banks have taken away from us.    What we discuss:   08:08: Where is Robert living? 10:13: What is Darin’s relationship with money like? 12:15: How did Robert get into the history of the money pathway? 21:10: What is the current central banking game? 35:06: Where does the corruption in the banking system stem from? 42:45: What is the relationship between the government and the central bank? 49:16: What is money and what can you do to cultivate it? 58:29: How can you save the value of your money? 1:05:25: Where can you learn more about Robert?   To learn more about Robert:   YouTube: Robert Breedlove  Podcast: The “ What Is Money” Show Instagram: @breedlove_22   Thank you to our sponsor:   Shop Bite and use code DARIN20 to save 20% on your Bite subscription.

Aluminum foil has been used for decades for storing, cooking, and even grilling food. It has been marketed as cheap, reusable, and even an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic wrap, but is it really as safe as we think it is? Aluminum can leach into our food and overexposure can have some detrimental effects not only on our health, but on the environment. Many of us have probably grown up with aluminum foil as a staple in our kitchen, without ever thinking twice about using it. That’s why in the latest episode of Fatal Conveniences™, we’re going to explore the harm it’s causing for both your body and the environment, as well as simple alternatives you can swap into your kitchen instead. Find more from me:   Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/   Pre-order my Fatal Conveniences™ book: //darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/   Reliable Sources where you can learn more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6804775/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5388722/ https://manyeats.com/history-of-aluminum-foil/  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5651828/ https://jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1752-194 7-8-41 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24202562/ https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/ToxFAQs/ToxFAQsDetails.aspx?faqid=190&tox id=34 https://www.thesca.org/connect/blog/environmental-impact-aluminum / https://watercenter.sas.upenn.edu/impacts-of-aluminum-on-aquatic-or ganisms-and-epas-aluminum-criteria/ https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01 /bb-8.pdf

Do you ever crave something sweet? Sometimes something salty? Do ever wonder why you have these cravings? Get ready to find out why…   In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with our guest Dr. Amy Shah about the gut microbiome and how it governs our lives in ways most of us don’t even realize. Dr. Shah dives into how modern medicine and the modern food industry are driving changes in our gut microbiome and what we can do to preserve our gut health.   We also chat about the mind-gut connection and why our gut feeling is one that we can continually trust and rely on.    Dr. Amy Shah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University's world-renowned school of nutrition. She went on to receive her Medical Doctorate with Distinction. With training from Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia - She helps busy people transform their health using cutting-edge nutritional and medical science. Her proven techniques to heal inflammation utilize the power of the microbiome to help digestion, obtain natural hormone balance, and heal food sensitivities. She is a well-known expert on intermittent fasting for women.   What we discuss:   01:56: About Dr. Shah and Darin’s book-writing process 06:02: What is the impact of being indoors on our energy levels? 10:56: What do we know about micro-organisms? 16:50: When is it necessary to resort to modern medicine? 23:56: How do gut bacteria interact with an unhealthy lifestyle? 28:57: What do we know about the mind-gut connection? 33:45: What role does your gut play in cravings? 40:49: How are we getting tricked into eating unhealthily?  44:46: Is the food industry linked to bad gut health? 47:30: How is it legal for the food industry to do what they’re doing? 55:21: How are food and addictive substances similar?   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/     Find more from Dr. Amy Shah:   Website: https://amymdwellness.com/ Instagram: @fastingmd  Book: I’m So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave - And What To Do About It     More links:   Shop Bite and use code DARIN20 to save 20% on your Bite subscription. Shop Barukas and use code DARIN10 to save 10% on your order.

Pre-order the brand-new Fatal Conveniences™ releasing May 16th: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/   Women are told by medical professionals and non-profit cancer organizations to get their yearly mammograms as of 50 years old. But what they don’t tell is how fatal these types of scans can be for women’s overall health.   In this episode of Fatal Conveniences™, you will learn about the incidences many medical professionals fail to mention about mammograms, the dangers of radiation exposure, and what safe alternatives exist for women for breast cancer screening other than the traditionally prescribed mammogram.   What we discuss:   01:46: Disclaimer 03:23: When were mammograms introduced into medicine? 04:41: What do we know about the incidences of mammograms? 08:40: How is radiation exposure related to cancer diagnoses? 13:22: How can you safely screen for breast cancer?   Research:     Find more from Darin:   Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

In this episode, we dive into the impact fast fashion has on the world with Liva Firth MBE.    The fast fashion and mass production that we all buy into has a dark side that many of us tend to ignore: the social impact. The people who are behind the curtains making these garments are working in poor conditions are abused daily, and often have their lives in danger due to negligence on the part of the companies who employ them. We play a part in this abuse as we continue to support these practices through our purchases. This bears the question: we wouldn’t let our neighbors live or work in such conditions, so why would we allow it (and support) for this to happen to people abroad? It’s time to reconsider which clothing companies we are supporting.   Young people are being brainwashed by these giant companies to keep spending their money on fast fashion. They are purposely targeted on social media platforms and are incited to spend more and consume more products from these particular brands. What makes it harder for them to give up these shopping practices is that they grew up with these brands, while older generations did not. Being aware of the marketing practices of these big companies such as SHEIN, for example, is the first step to not getting sucked into their world and participating in the fast-fashion phenomenon.    The environmental impact of such business practices in the clothing industry is huge. It is destructive to the environment through air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and landfill. By purchasing a bit costlier garments from companies that have more environmentally and human-friendly business practices, you will not only reduce landfill waste as the clothing will last longer but also reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Spending money on items made by companies who care about sustainability is not only great for the environment but for your savings account too.  Livia is is the co-founder and Creative Director of Eco-Age – the leading consulting and creative agency specialized in integrated sustainability, and founder of the Green Carpet Challenge (GCC). She is renowned for creating compelling frameworks and campaigns for environmental and social justice with global reach. In this episode, I am joined by Livia Firth MBE to discuss the clothes you are wearing right now, the fast fashion and mass production that we all buy into and how it has a dark side that many of us tend to ignore: the social impact. She discusses how young people are being brainwashed by these giant companies to keep spending their money on fast fashion. They are purposely targeted on social media platforms and are incited to spend more and consume more products from these particular brands. And, she explains how the environmental impact of such business practices in the clothing industry is huge. It is destructive to the environment through air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and landfill. We then dive into what we can do right now to lessen the impact, what clothes are more sustainable for the environment, and what to look for and what to avoid when purchasing new clothes. Livia is is the co-founder and Creative Director of Eco-Age – the leading consulting and creative agency specialized in integrated sustainability, and founder of the Green Carpet Challenge (GCC). She is renowned for creating compelling frameworks and campaigns for environmental and social justice with global reach.   With Eco-Age, Livia also produced the award winning documentary The True Cost, and the mini series Fashionscapes now available on Amazon Prime. Livia also co-wrote and produced The Green Carpet Fashion Awards 2020 – the first event in the world to be filmed using augmented reality, hologram technology and special effects.  The film is now available on Sky and YouTube’s Fashion Channel.   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/   Find more from Livia:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liviafirth/ Eco-Age Website: https://eco-age.com/ Article: https://en.vogue.me/fashion/women-sustainable-eco-friendly-fashion-production-livia-firth/   Links mentioned:    Baruka Nuts: Head over to barukas.com/discount/DARIN10 to get 10% off when you use code DARIN10.   Pre-Order the Fatal Conveniences book releasing May 16th: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

Personal transformation starts within, and change is a decision to make. However, navigating the inner struggle is often referred to as the ordeal. Our guest today, Garnet Dupuis, is an Integrative Healthcare Specialist deep in touch with nature and views life as a profound spiritual journey. His efforts have focused on techniques to maintain brain health and enhance mental performance. Let’s learn more about this fascinating topic. Check out the full episode and more at darinolien.com/podcasts

Due to the hectic working demands, people sometimes overlook the importance of prioritizing health first. Just when you thought you were gaining more by investing in your job and duties, you are actually losing your health because you don’t give much time for your body to rest as much as you give time for your body to work. Do not wait until you reach your body’s burnout point. Let me tell you how to change your unhealthy sleeping behavior and learn how to regulate healthy sleeping patterns. Sleeping shouldn’t be that hard. Give your body the amount of rest it deserves. Check out more at: darinolien.com/podcasts

Health is crucial and requires effort to maintain. Optimal health is a journey, not a destination. A holistic approach is a key, including diet, exercise, and stress management. Taking ownership of your health is essential for a fulfilling life. Join us as we explore the world of health optimization with Dr. Molly Maloof, a leading expert in personalized medicine. Dr. Molly shares her unique approach to health, integrating digital health tech, biofeedback, psychedelics & evidence-based wellness products. In this episode, we delve into the key insights from her latest book, "The Spark Factor," revealing a program designed for women's biology & focusing on the mitochondria. Target the mitochondria to achieve optimal health & resilience with Dr. Molly Maloof. Check out darinolien.com/podcasts for more

Join us for an exploration of purpose and thriving with Ross Dawson. Self-evolution leads to discovery of our calling and a direction of service. Surround yourself with positivity, invest in healthy habits, and filter negativity for growth. Life should constantly evolve to fulfill our purpose. Embrace challenges and reflect on your life to uncover your path to discovery and thriving.   Check out the full show notes and more at darinolien.com/podcasts