SuperLife with Darin Olien

Spirituality doesn't have to be this allusive thing, only meant for certain people. In fact, getting in touch with your spirituality– whatever that means for you– could help fuel a purpose in your life. Dr Reverend Michael Beckwith, founder and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center, takes a practical approach to spirituality and helps others do the same– to improve their health, their minds, and their lives. || LINKS || http://www.michaelbernardbeckwith.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/spirituality-with-purpose-rev-dr-michael-beckwith/

The human race has done massive damage to the environment. Thinking about the climate crisis and all the environmental dangers that exist today can be completely overwhelming. Today's youth has a collective case of eco-anxiety. How can we calm their nerves and give them hope for the future? Heather White, founder of One Green Thing, explains how we can all use our collective eco-anxiety to spark effective environmental change. || LINKS || https://www.heatherwhite.com/book-order-one-green-thing-authorheatherwhite | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/eco-anxiety-how-to-deal-with-it-heather-white/

The average American citizen produces over 1600 pounds of waste every year, more than any other country in the world. And we only recycle about 35% of this waste, which is less than any other country in the world. We all agree that recycling is the right thing to do, but we're not actually doing it. And when we do, we're not doing it effectively. It's time to be honest about the delusion of recycling. In this episode, we'll learn how to eliminate waste and recycle the right way. || Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/recycling-fatal-conveniences/

Drinking water and staying hydrated are immensely important. But what if you could add powerful minerals into your water that could help optimize your health? It's time we learned more about fulvic acid and its many benefits. Creators of blk., sisters Louise & Jackie Wilkie, tell us the origin story of their amazing product and why we all should be learning more about fulvic compounds. || LINKS || https://shop.getblk.com | www.trybite.com/darin20 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-benefits-of-fulvic-acid-blk-water-jackie-louise-wilkie/

The products we use every day are full of invisible chemicals that mess with our hormones and make us sick. These endocrine disruptors are in plastic water bottles, food packaging, and hygiene products– they're everywhere! Dr. Leo Trasande, a renowned leader in international health, explains what endocrine disruptors are, where you can find them, and just exactly what they do to the hormones in our bodies. But don't worry, he gives us hope for the future and helpful tips to avoid these dangerous chemicals. || LINKS || https://www.leotrasande.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/endocrine-disruptors-what-they-are-how-to-avoid-them-dr-leo-trasande/

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