SuperLife with Darin Olien

All that glitters is gold, right?   That may be just a line from a song. But the truth is that humans have found ways to decorate the things around us to glitter and shine for thousands of years. It doesn’t matter if it’s an art project, a sparkly outfit or glowing makeup– people LOVE glitter. But what are these tiny bits of plastic doing to our bodies, and to the planet?    Learn all about the damaging effects of microplastics like glitter and how to remove them from you and your kids’ everyday life.   || Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/glitter-fatal-conveniences/  

When we think of the climate crisis, sometimes the problem is so overwhelmingly complicated and massive that it’s hard to make an effort to make a change. That’s why it’s so important to take simple steps in your everyday life to create solutions.   Jeremy Casebeer is a professional beach volleyball player that has traveled the world for his sport. But his exposure to the planet just made him realize the many problems it faces- and our responsibility for those problems. This episode is all about creating climate solutions that everyone can be involved in. || LINKS | Our Impact Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1eIBHLZ7PyGj7K1y11tdM7?si=m-hAMl1DTy-mE-UCNPSXKQ&nd=1  | | www.calderalab.com/darin | https://www.safesleevecases.com/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/creating-practical-climate-solutions-jeremy-casebeer/ 

Aging is a part of life. But in our American society, we hold some pretty strong negative age beliefs. Elderly people are segregated from regular life and seen as past their prime with nothing left to offer. We associate old people with dementia and disease instead of wisdom and admiration. Dr. Becca Levy, award-winning Yale Professor, explains how cultivating positive age beliefs can help us all live longer, happier, healthier lives. || LINKS || https://becca-levy.com/  | www.beekeepersnaturals.com | https://trybite.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/cultivating-positive-age-beliefs-dr-becca-levy/ 

The grass is always greener on the other side, right? But wait, does your lawn really have to be that green anyway? Americans are obsessed with watering their lawns. Because lots of water keeps it healthy, right? Actually, overwatering your lawn is not just bad for your lawn, but it’s bad for the environment as well. Learn how much water is too much for your lawn, and what time of day you should be watering– and how you can ditch the grass altogether and create a food forest instead! || LINKS || www.foodforestabundance.com | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/watering-your-lawn-fatal-conveniences/ 

Do you work out? Do you want to work out but don’t know if it’s right for you or how to get started? Here’s a little secret. Working out isn’t punishment. It’s a powerful tool for personal growth. Sal Distefano, host of the Mind Pump podcast, discusses his journey into fitness and how it shaped his life. || LINKS || https://theresistancetrainingrevolution.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin

When you hear someone talk about energy, you may think it’s new-age, flowery bs. But I assure you, it’s not. There is energy flowing through every living thing. And the more we understand our own inner energy, the more we can be in charge of our true purpose. Kimberly Snyder, bestselling author, holistic wellness expert, and podcast host has spent decades learning to understand her own inner energy. It was so incredibly life-changing that she wants to help everyone do the same. || LINKS | https://mysolluna.com/ | www.wren.co | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/be-the-shepherd-of-your-inner-energy-kimberly-snyder/ 

Every muscle in your body tenses. Your heart rate accelerates as your blood flow increases. Then, your face flushes red. As you begin to breathe heavily, there’s no hiding it any longer. You’re angry, and your body is ready to fight. While anger is an inevitable human emotion, too much of it can be disastrous–for your mind, and your body.    Learn what causes anger and how to control it before it controls you.

Did you know your body has complex cannabinoid systems that can help naturally relieve pain? Science didn’t even know they existed until fairly recently. Dr. Eric Goodman, Doctor of Chiropractic and creator of Foundation Training, sees the amazing relief cannabis brings to his chronic pain patients. If we can understand how these systems work, and why cannabis works so well with them, we could find better solutions for chronic pain in the future and say goodbye to prescription painkillers for good. || LINKS || www.foundationtraining.com | www.calderalab.com/darin | https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/pages/shopthehive?promo=darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/understanding-cannabis-the-cannabinoid-systems-in-the-body-dr-eric-goodman/ 

What does it mean to surrender? The main concept of surrender is to let go of control. You may think of surrendering as weakness, but it’s actually the exact opposite. Surrender is a superpower – we just need to understand how to do it. Kute Blackson, inspirational speaker, teacher, and author, describes the concept of surrender and how it transformed his life. It’s only when we surrender, that we can tap into our true potential. || LINKS || www.kuteblackson.com | www.calderlab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-to-surrender-to-possibility-kute-blackson/ 

Aging is a part of life, there’s nothing we can do to stop it. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t try. People go to great lengths to thwart the physical effects of aging. One of the most popular ways to combat wrinkles these days is Botox– a toxin derived from a bacterium. Hmmm, injecting a biological toxin into your face. What could go wrong? Learn about what Botox is, how it works, and its possible side effects in this episode of Fatal Conveniences. And learn how to embrace aging instead!   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/botox-fatal-conveniences/