SuperLife with Darin Olien

When was the last time you noticed the love in your life? In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with Torrey DeVitto about the importance of keeping our focus on love. And by love, we don't mean a significant other- we're talking about the only feeling that is real in this human experience of ours. We're not meant to be in these individual bodies - we are all part of one big thing. And love is what brings us back to feeling connected to this big thing. Torrey also explains how Nature is a great way to explore what it is us humans go through. If you think of the cycles we go through in our human experience, nature goes through almost the same ones. And it's true for the animals and for the flora. Thus why nature is a great place to explore when we are experiencing a difficult time in our lives. Torrey DeVitto is an actress, advocate, philanthropist, and producer. She is best known for her six season run on the NBC drama, "Chicago Med" playing Natalie Manning, the 'girl next door' and a doctor in the ER Pediatrics division. Outside of her acting work, Torrey's mission is to grant access and bring knowledge of wellness and philanthropy to as many people as possible. What we discuss: 05:51: What is the hardest part of Torrey's career? 11:14: Why did Torrey get into hospice work? 15:17: How to look at life through the lens of death? 23:34: What does Torrey do to cultivate her practice? 31:55: What are the things that throw off Torrey the most? Key takeaways: Nature is a great way to explore what it is us humans go through. If you think of the cycles we go through in our human experience, nature goes through almost the same ones. And it's true for the animals and for the flora. Thus why nature is a great place to explore when we are experiencing a difficult time in our lives. When you really focus on it, you see how us and nature are all one. The only thing that is REAL is love. Everything else is an illusion and doesn't exist. Nothing real can be threatened and nothing unreal really exists. So when you feel like you are out of source, remind yourself the whole concept of how we're not meant to be in these individual bodies and we are all part of one big thing. If you look at life through the lens of death, you may come to realize that is actually a celebration of life. However, this is only the case if you allow yourself to live a life worth celebrating. To do this, you must live a life where you are connected to source and living in harmony with nature. 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 Torrey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torreydevitto/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/torreydevitto?lang=en Thank you to our sponsors! Truth Treatments: Go to https://www.truthtreatments.com/ and use code DARIN10 at checkout for 10% off. Methodology: Check out www.gomethodology.com and use the code DARIN to get 10% off the first week (offer valid for first-time customers only). Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off. Code is valid on the Thera360 PLUS personal infrared sauna and sitewide!

We talked about how convenient it is to be able to talk to family or friends, attend a work meeting, listen to your favorite music or podcast, all while being able to move around without the hassle of wires getting tangled or in the way. But this convenience comes at a serious cost. The bluetooth technology that these wireless headphones use expose us to a specific type of low-level EMFs. Research has shown that plants, animals, and humans can all be damaged by these frequencies, with children being much more susceptible. Is there a solution to this fatal convenience? This is what we will explore in this episode of Fatal Conveniences™ Solutions edition. What I discuss: 04:30: Why is bluetooth dangerous? 09:37: What solutions are available to us? Thank you to our sponsors: Order the Fatal Conveniences book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ 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/

Do you usually eat your lunch at your desk? In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with Laura Putnam about how our society is built around sitting down. Our cities are made for driving, our offices are made for sitting, and our homes are made for lounging. But all of this sitting-down time is detrimental to our health, thus the importance of incorporating movement in the areas of your life where you spend most of your time: at work. Laura also shares a few movements you can easily incorporate in your day-to-day to get started and discusses which movement patterns are best for you. Laura is a speaker, author, and activator. She founded Motion Infusion in 2008, inspired by her discoveries around the need for motion. Movement is one of the best things we can do for our bodies and our brains. The problem is, we all live in a world that conspires against us getting active - or being well. She believes it's time we take action. What we discuss: 07:21: What made Laura start her career in movement? 11:20: What was Laura's experience with teaching her method to children? 16:40: If we're born to move, why are we discouraged to do so by society? 22:42: How can you incorporate more movement in your life? 28:26: What movements can you implement right away? 33:06: Is exercise really necessary to be healthy? 44:06: Are we being productive if we aren't moving? 52:05: What kinds of movement patterns are best? Key Takeaways: The biggest misconception when it comes to getting active is what it means to get active. The reality is that you don't need exercise; what you need is movement. So if you don't want to spend one hour at the gym every day, you don't need to. But you need to find opportunities in your day-to-day to get movement in, such as taking your meetings standing up or parking your car further away from the metro station. As adults, we spend most of our time at work, sitting down at our office. Given this takes up the bulk of our days, your workplace should be the first place you look to leverage as an opportunity to incorporate more movement into your day. Whether it's taking your phone calls standing up, walking to get lunch, or keeping your trash can far away from your cubicle, any of these types of hacks can help you get more movement in easily. It's just a question of setting it up for yourself, once. With the way we live our day-to-day, an alien watching us humans go through life would believe we are born to sit. But that couldn't be further from the truth - we aren't meant to be sitting in our cars, office chairs, and sofas for the majority of our days. We are meant to get up and move. 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 Laura: Website: https://www.lauraputnam.com/ and https://www.motioninfusion.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraputnamauthor/ More links: Manna Vitality: https://www.mannavitality.com/ Therasage: https://therasage.com/ Bite: https://bitetoothpastebits.com/

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/