SuperLife with Darin Olien

Do you listen to the downloads the Universe gives you? In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with Eben Britton about his transition from the NFL towards becoming a Yogi. While it was difficult making the shift, Eben learned how to listen to the messages that the Universe kept sending him but have been ignoring for a long time. Through studying these messages and experiences that came from them, he learned how to move forward and step into his most powerful self. Eben also shares how important it is to trust your intuition when you are presented with these downloads as they allow you to find your inner God. The best way to find your inner God is to get in touch with your higher power through meditation practice. Eben Britton is the host of "The Eben Flow" Podcast, is a former NFL player, and cannabis advocate. What we discuss: 01:47: How Eben learned about Shakeology 05:55: About Eben 09:47: What wrongs Eben most about those in the plant medicine realm? 18:19: What happened when Eben and Mike parted ways? 24:57: How did Eben leave the NFL? 34:15: How do we carry shame and guilt? 43:11: How important is it to study experiences? 48:27: How important is it to act upon the messages you receive? 53:18: What is intuition? 59:05: How does Eben show up in life? Key Takeaways: Newsflash: Spirit doesn't give a fuck. When Spirit gives you a download, it couldn't care less if YOU do the work or not. Spirit has a message to spread and needs someone to act on it. And if you don't, regardless of whether you getting the download for a good reason, then Spirit will find someone else to carry your message. And you'll have to watch them do it. So if you're getting a message that is meant for you and you know it is from the bottom of your soul, but you're not acting upon it, then you're wasting your time, potential, and energy on other things. Too often, we spend too much time researching and hoarding information and not enough time going out there and getting our hands dirty with the studies we find. But the thing is study and experience work together. Without each other, meaning on their own, they are worthless. The information you learn but never apply and the experiences you live through but never reflect upon after the fact are equally worthless. We all have an inner God, we just need to develop a daily practice that allows us to get in touch with it. Whether it's through a meditation practice or spending time in nature, you need to quiet down the voices in your head to leave room for this inner God to come through and share its message. To learn more about Eben: Website: https://www.ebenbritton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsbritton/ Podcast: The Eben Flow Book: The Eben Flow: Basic Tools to Transform Your Life 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

Parents have a lot on their plate, trying to raise and support their children. At the end of the day, battling with your child to eat healthy food may seem like a battle you're too tired to fight. Hence why so many parents turn to giving their kids food like chicken fingers, french fries, grilled cheese, and mac and cheese. The kids eat it without a fight…that's great, right? While in the moment this may seem like the easiest and best option, what are all these deep fried and processed foods doing to your children's health, in the short term and the long term? Unfortunately, restaurants in America are fueling the convenience of giving children deep fried and processed foods with their kids meal options. They are cheap, quick, and put a smile on your kid's face. But at what cost? That's why it's time for us to explore the Fatal Convenience: Kids Meals. What we discuss: 05:14: What is the history of the kids menu? 10:28: How can these foods impact kid's health as an adult? 14:20: What can we do to protect our kids' health? Reliable Sources where you can learn more: https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/08/childrens-menu-history-how-prohibition-and-emmett-holt-gave-rise-to-kid-cuisine.html https://restaurant-ingthroughhistory.com/2018/04/22/childrens-menus/ https://kidscookrealfood.com/kids-menus/?affiliate=0 https://www.cspinet.org/advocacy/nutrition/kids-meals https://www.thehealthy.com/family/childrens-health/kids-menu-items-to-avoid/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9269398/ Unhealthy Food and Beverage Consumption in Children and Risk of Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMC (nih.gov) How Unhealthy Foods Affect the Body | livestrong Nutritional quality of food items on fast-food 'kids' menus': comparisons across countries and companies | Public Health Nutrition | Cambridge Core Nutrient quality of fast food kids meals - ScienceDirect 9 Deadly Side Effects Of Junk Food On Kids (parentinghealthybabies.com) Survey Links Fast Food, Poor Nutrition Among U.S. Children : USDA ARS Think fast when kids want fast food - Harvard Health Kids Menus at Restaurants Aren't Getting Healthier - Consumer Reports Thank you to our sponsors: Pre-Order the Fatal Conveniences book releasing May 16th: 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/

In today's world, it's easy to get confined in the way that we heal our bodies and only think inside the box for ways to heal. That's why in this episode of the Darin Olien show, my guest Dr. Karim helps open our eyes to the lesser known, yet highly effective, practices that we can start to utilize to heal and optimize our bodies, such as biogeometry and sound therapy. Understanding biogeometry will change the way you think about your body and your health as it shows that we are not separate from the shapes, angles and proportions that surround us all the time, and that these shapes create energetic patterns that can introduce equilibrium and harmony into our own biological makeup. Dr. Ibrahim Karim, Ph.D. /Dr.Sc. is a graduate of the prestigious Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland and the Founder of the qualitative science of BioGeometry & the new Architecture and industrial design school that uses the subtle energy effect of geometrical shapes to induce harmony to our modern technological or natural environments. He currently teaches at several universities and supervises numerous postgraduate studies on the applications of the science of BioGeometry. What we discuss: 08:46: What is the biogeometry of the earth? 10:34: How did Dr. Kim discover biogeometry of the earth? 22:30: What is the life force on this earth? 38:17: Are the 8 rotations clockwise? 48:31: Are there really doctors in biogeometry? 53:45: How can you bring life force back to water? 01:06:32: How important is belief in biogeometry? 01:17:32: What role does your senses play? 01:24:59: Where to learn more about Dr. Karim Key Takeaways: BioGeometry is a science that deals with the Energy of Shape; it uses shapes, colours, motion, orientation, and sound to produce a vibrational quality that balances energy fields. BioGeometrical shapes are two or three-dimensional shapes specially designed to interact with the earth's energy fields to produce balancing effects on multiple levels on biological systems. Water is the basis of life force and has been for centuries, which we know through the traces ancient civilizations left us to discover. What we don't realize in today's modern world is we are engaging in activities that continuously deplete our water of its life force, which can cause health and environmental issues. Replenishing life force into our water can simply be done through the understanding of biogeometry and using the right types of energy to amp up its abilities. It's important to note that water's life force is never completely lost, but only diminished through imbalances in the surrounding energy. Find more from Dr. Karim: Website: https://www.biogeometry.ca/dr-ibrahim-karim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BioGeometry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biogeometryenergysystems?fref=ts 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 Safesleeve and use code DARIN10 to save 10% on your purchase: https://www.safesleevecases.com/

Astroturf, also known as Sports turf or artificial turf, has revolutionized the world of sports. It has become a popular alternative to natural grass fields due to its durability, low maintenance, and ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. However, as with most innovations, sports turf comes with a heavy price to human health and the environment. In fact, did you know Monsanto created Astroturf? Monsanto is known for its production of genetically modified seeds and the development of controversial herbicides and pesticides linked to all sorts of cancers and has faced numerous lawsuits and criticisms over its products and practices, particularly for their impact on human health and the environment. The negative impact on the world cannot be ignored. That's why today, we are exploring the Fatal Convenience: Astroturf. What we discuss: 00:14: What is Astroturf? 11:17: Where does astroturf come from? 14:40: What are the effects of astroturf? 22:38: What can we do? Reliable Sources where you can learn more: https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a42735112/history-of-turf/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6299344/ https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/10/phillies-ball-players-cancer-artifical-turf https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/new-studies-show-pfas%20artificial-grass-blades-and-backing https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19538500/artificial-turf-cancer-risk/ https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/europe-raises-the-bar-for-carcinogens-in-artificial-turf-pitches/4014144.article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6396308/ Thank you to our sponsors: Pre-Order the Fatal Conveniences book releasing May 16th: 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/

How often are you immersed in nature on a weekly basis? For some of you, that question actually might be, how often are you immersed in nature on a monthly basis? Ideally we can get into nature daily, but in today's society, that often feels nearly impossible. This is what we are going to chat about today with guest Jeffrey Ryan, who recognizes the challenges of getting back to nature in today's society and provides solutions on how to do so. In this episode, Jeffrey and I discuss the deep need to connect to nature for our overall well being, the difficulties we face connecting to nature in our urban society, and the imbalances in the world from an environmental perspective. But most importantly, we talk about why it's important to preserve and manage land and the exciting prospect of "rewilding". Jeffrey Ryan is an author and speaker known for his travel and outdoor adventure writing. Ryan's books include "Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-Year Hike on America's Trail," "Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail," and "Hermit: The Mysterious Life of Jim Whyte." In his writing, Ryan combines his interests in nature, history, and storytelling to create engaging narratives that inspire readers to explore the outdoors and learn about the past. What we discuss: 12:56: About Jeffrey 18:23: Why should you make being outdoors a priority? 22:21: What skills can you gain from hiking? 31:21: How is the preservation of nature enforced? 37:59: Where does the awareness of the preservation of nature come from? 49:35: What are the challenges that National Parks face? 53:05: Why don't people grasp the importance of our lands? 56:45: What are we doing right and wrong when it comes to taking care of our land? 01:04:25: What can nature teach us about ourselves? Key takeaways: Our land belongs to all of us. It belonged to the people before us, to us, and the next generations. Thus, the importance of preserving it. Our lands were protected throughout generations and through plenty of civilizations for a reason; they were saved for us because our lands are what allowed past generations to survive. This brings the question: why are we trying to destroy land that was saved for us? These are life skills that most of us tend to develop through experience, as life goes by. But what if we could gain these useful life skills a lot faster and under better terms? Hiking in nature can help you gain this life skill. When you're in nature without any help from the outside world, you have to learn how to deal with the spontaneous things the forest may throw at you. Whether it's a trail being blocked by a fresh stream that wasn't there before or a tree blocking your way, these situations help build that problem-solving muscle. As you experience more of these types of situations where you have to think on your feet, the easier it will be for you to deal with the next one coming your way, whether it's in the forest or at work. Sometimes, spending time with nothing else but ourselves is the thing we are most scared to do. That's why we listen to podcasts on our walks and blast music on our speakers when we shower. But when we do that, we're missing out on the opportunity to reflect and look within, which is important for our personal growth. This is why it's important to take time with yourself seriously and to completely disconnect and learn to spend time with your thoughts in 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 Jeffrey: Website: https://www.jeffryanauthor.com/ Instagram: @jeff_ryan_author Book: https://www.jeffryanauthor.com/where-to-buy-this-land-was-saved-for-you-and-me/ More links: Pre-order my newest book Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick―and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health on Amazon. Shop Therasage and use code DARIN to save 15% on your purchase: https://therasage.com/pages/shop

Microwave popcorn is a worldwide popular comfy food we have all enjoyed while at parties, movie nights, family or friends gatherings, and much more. Many brands offer a wide variety of flavors and presentations, and while we all know it can be a nice addition to happy memories we will explain how it is simply much better to wipe them out of your diet. Not only do they have a high concentration of chemicals, preservatives and unnatural ingredients that can be harmful to human health they are also a relevant contributor of waste and unwanted chemicals in the environment. Regardless of their practicality and easy-to-prepare methods, the potential negative impacts that you might experience later on are not worth some popcorn. Reliable Sources where you can learn more: • Bioavailability and health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in popcorn kernel from sandy loam Ferric Luvisol amended with municipal solid waste compost • Spirometric Abnormalities and Lung Function Decline in Current and Former Microwave Popcorn and Current Flavoring Manufacturing Workers • Risk assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food: Symposium proceedings Thank you to our sponsors: Bite is offering my listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 at checkout to claim this deal. Pre-Order the Fatal Conveniences book releasing May 16th: 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/

What do you do when life keeps throwing curveballs at you? In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with Oksana Masters about her childhood and how those first few difficult years of her life helped her become who she is today. While it could have been understandable for Oksana to feel a bit bad for herself given the experiences she lived through, she did not allow herself to dwell for too long. And as life threw more challenges at her, she continued to push through. As she looks back at all of the obstacles she surpassed, she shares with us her wisdom about the hard parts of life. Oksana also shares what motivates her to keep pushing in sports and reach excellence, despite all the challenges she faces. Oksana Masters is the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history. She's won 17 Paralympic medals — 14 at the Winter Games in cross-country skiing and biathlon, and three at the Summer Games in rowing and cycling. She's recently added the title of "author" to her extensive resume and her book, "The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph," details her adoption story as well as the chilling traumas she endured during her time in the orphanage system in Ukraine. What we discuss: 002:47: About Oksana 06:52: Where does Oksana's drive come from? 13:41: Does Oksana view herself as a victim? 18:36: How did Oksana learn from her second leg amputation? 24:45: What's the hard part of Oksana's experience? 28:55: What is Oksana's experience in the orphanage? 33:02: How does being uncomfortable help you grow? 42:47: What's Oksana's experience with being "in the zone"? 46:36: Did Oksana feel like she was escaping from herself through sports? 49:27: Who is Oksana now? 52:05: When is Oksana's book coming out? 54:32: What is Oksana doing next? 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 Oksana: Website: https://www.oksanamastersusa.com/about-me/ Book: https://www.instagram.com/oksanamasters/ More links: Shop Therasage and use code DARIN to save 15% on your purchase here: https://therasage.com/pages/shop Pre-order Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick - And The Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health here: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

People have been removing natural body hair for centuries using various methods, the most common way today being razors. Unfortunately, in today's day and age, the majority are made of plastic. While this is an obvious flaw in this fatal convenience, there's a vastly overlooked part to the razor that is causing just as much damage: the smooth strip on the razor. It promises a gentle glide over the skin in order to avoid cuts from the razor blades, but what is that smooth strip composed of, how could it be harmful, and what should we be using instead to achieve a nice smooth shave? Today we are exploring the fatal convenience: Razor Smooth Strips. Reliable Sources where you can learn more: https://aquajetrazor.com/blogs/news/lubricating-strip-razors https://littlesouthernlife.com/whats-in-the-lubricating-strip-in-razors/ https://womensmuseum.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/the-history-of-female-hair-removal/ https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/products/843280-Gillette_Venus_Venus_Spa_Razor_2019_formulation/ https://ecoroots.us/products/safety-razor-rose-gold?variant=39381453799504&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic https://getrockwell.com/blogs/journal/a-guide-to-eco-friendly-shaving-plastic-free-razors https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/eco-friendly-razors#products Non-Toxic Ways to Remove Face and Body Hair - LeafScore Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage is offering your listeners 15% off your order. Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off. Code is valid on the Thera360 PLUS personal. Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 at checkout to claim this deal. Pre-Order the Fatal Conveniences book releasing May 16th: 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/

Do you feel like there aren't enough solutions for mental health? In this episode of The Darin Olien show, I chat with Dr. Ellen Vora about the anatomy of anxiety. While most of us believe that we have a predisposition to certain mental health illnesses due to our genetics, this isn't necessarily true. The truth is that anxiety and other similar types of disorders are activated by environmental stressors, which then pull the trigger on genetics. Thus, understanding how to create an environment that is beneficial to your mental health and not detrimental to it is the first step to ensuring the production of serotonin. We also chat about the two different types of anxiety and why one is considered to be false anxiety and the other to be true-form anxiety. Dr. Ellen Vora dives into the different pillars of health you should address before you turn to big pharma to feel better. Ellen Vora, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher, and she is the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.D. from Columbia University. What we discuss: 04:12: About Anxiety 06:22: When did Dr. Ellen's interest in anxiety start? 11:22: Why did Dr. Ellen write her book about mental health? 16:18: Are doctors equipped to take care of mental health? 20:44: How are the pillars of health related to mental health? 25:02: What are the two different types of anxiety? 35:00: What do you need to know about the anxiety process? 37:49: Are you destroying your health for pleasure? 39:30: What do we need to do to protect our health? 42:40: How is the attention economy affecting our mental health? 44:29: How does a day in life look like for Dr. Ellen? 48:51: What was Dr. Ellen not thought at medical school about spirituality? 53:41: Why does society think that crying isn't accepted? 56:23: Where can you learn more about Dr. Ellen? Key Takeaways: You aren't born with mental health issues. What you are born with, however, are the genetics that may play a part in the development of mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. The common misconception when it comes to the link between anxiety and genetics is that one's genetics are what triggers anxiety. In reality, genetics do not do such a thing; they only pull the trigger when your physiology is already out of whack and under stress. Genetics only runs with what it is given. Thus, there is hope for those who may feel like they can't escape what may feel like a never-ending cycle of anxiety. It's only a question of pinpointing what environmental factors need to be adjusted. When we take a close look at what anxiety is, we can see that there are two different types. First, there is false anxiety. This is when the anxiety you are experiencing is due to a biological response to your physiology being affected by certain physical stressors that have been building up in your day-to-day. This could be an unstable sleep routine, overconsumption of caffeine, or overconsumption of sugar. Overall, you shouldn't be experiencing this type of anxiety. The second type of anxiety is called true anxiety. This is the type of stress that you shouldn't be pathologizing, suppressing, or can diet your way out of. It's your true north, asking you to slow down and pay attention to what's happening within you. There's usually a call to action you need to act upon to go back into alignment with yourself. The modern approach to anxiety is not completely irrelevant. There are some advantages to taking prescription medication in some cases. However, modern-day medicine isn't the best-suited place to turn to when you're truly looking to get rid of exaggerated levels of anxiety as they often look to diagnose and treat rather than cure. What's important to do is to look at your health from a holistic point of view, and work from the outside towards the inside, not the other way around. 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. Vora: Website: https://ellenvora.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenvoramd/ Book: https://ellenvora.com/book/ More links: Shop Barukas and use code DARIN10 to save 10% on your order: https://barukas.com/discount/DARIN10 Shop Therasage and use code DARIN to save 15% on your purchase: https://therasage.com/pages/shop

Wet wipes have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their convenience and versatility. They are a typical example of a fast-paced and single-use product to which the negative consequences that generate are much more dangerous and significant when compared to its benefits. With the ever growing popularity of wet wipes has come a significant environmental problem due to the impact on ecosystems, waterways, wildlife, and human health. In fact, 1 billion wipes are flushed away each year, and each one of those wipes can take over 100 years to biodegrade (according to Business Waste, a British company providing waste services). This leaves us with a gigantic waste problem that creates several environmental and health repercussions. When we flush a wet wipe down the toilet, we fail to think about the microplastics it contains, the blackages in sewage systems it causes, the harm it does to fish, birds, and other marine life that mistake them for food, the impact it has on our own health, and so much more. That's why in this episode, we are going to explore wet wipes as a fatal convenience… Reliable Sources where you can learn more: Baby wipes and nappy rash – what is the relationship? A review Pressurized liquid extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of fragrance allergens, musks, phthalates and preservatives in baby wipes Wet wipes contribution to microfiber contamination under COVID-19 era: An important but overlooked problem Who gives a crap Cloud Paper • Repurpose Thank you to our sponsors: Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 at checkout to claim this deal. That's T-R-Y-B-I-T-E dot com slash DARIN20. Therasage is offering your listeners 15% off your order. 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! Pre-Order the Fatal Conveniences book releasing May 16th: 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/