SuperLife with Darin Olien

It’s a totally normal instinct to want to look your best. And your smile represents who you are. So there’s absolutely no shame in wanting whiter teeth. However, in order to understand the potential danger of teeth whitener products, you have to understand how the teeth work. Your sensitive tooth enamel’s sole purpose is to protect your teeth. And harsh teeth whiteners can weaken your enamel, thus weakening your teeth in general. In this episode, I’ll cover how to prevent tooth yellowing and what natural products to try instead. So show me your pearly whites and listen up! || www.bitetoothpaste.com/darin | Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-teeth-whiteners-what-are-you-bleaching-away/

You don’t have to be a monk to meditate. A common misconception is that you have to be some sort of spiritual guru to get anything out of meditation. This is simply not true. Meditating is a way to tap into your inner self, quiet the mind and listen to what you really want out of life. We meditate to get good at life, not to get good at meditation. Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation, wants to inspire people to try mediation for themselves. And after teaching over 40,000 people just that, you could say she’s a bit of an expert on the subject.  || LINKS | zivameditation.com/podcast| | ttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/darinolien | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/getting-good-at-life-through-meditation-emily-fletcher/

Everyone wants stronger nails. In the last decade, a new trend has taken over the manicure game that promises longer-lasting polish and stronger nails. But do gel manicures deliver on that promise? The truth is, gel polish is full of toxic ingredients. And all the processing, scraping, and UV light used in gel manicures could actually be making your nails much weaker. Listen to this episode to learn all about the potential dangers of gel manicures and what to use instead.  || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-gel-manicures-weakening-your-nails/

We all know that we need oxygen to breathe. But the role of oxygen in the body is even more vital and complex than we realize. Oxygen fuels every cell in your body. And you may not be getting as much oxygen to those cells as you think you are. With over 40 years of experience in sales, manufacturing and nutritional formulation, as well as his education and degrees, Dr. Stephen Krauss uses it all to create products to enhance health and nutrition. And behind all his work and creations is his profound appreciation for oxygen and its role in the body. Listen to learn all about it. || LINKS | https://poweredbyoxygen.com/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-role-of-oxygen-in-the-body-dr-stephen-krauss/

Just because it’s plant-based, doesn’t mean it’s good for you. That’s certainly the case with canola oil, the second most popular vegetable oil in the US. This cheap cooking oil is used worldwide because of its low price tag, its availability, and its versatility. It’s even marketed as a health food. But in reality, it’s fattening, genetically modified and is making it harder for organic farmers to cultivate actual healthy crops. Listen to the episode to learn why you should avoid this poison and what to use instead. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-canola-oil-genetically-modified-poison/

Like the song says, the children are our future. And as our planet faces dire challenges, youth involvement in activism is more important than ever. So how do we inspire young activists to spark change among the younger generations? Genesis Butler, 14-year old animal rights and climate activist and the great-niece of Cesar Chavez, knows what it takes to inspire the youth. And she tells us how. || LINKS || https://thesavemovement.org/what-is-youth-climate-save/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-rise-of-young-activists-genesis-butler/ 

Do you have a sleep tracker? A Fitbit? An Apple watch? Do you strap your smartphone to your arm when you go running? If you’ve ever wondered if those wearable Bluetooth devices are safe, the answer is a resounding NO. We need to be more aware of the wireless technology we’re strapping to our bodies. This kind of convenience comes at a price, and frankly, it’s pretty alarming. Listen to learn all about the negative effects of wearable Bluetooth devices and what to use instead. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-wearable-bluetooth-devices-protect-your-body/

We often forget that our gut, hormones and immune health are all connected. This fact is especially important for women to grasp, since women’s health can sometimes be more complicated. For example, when it comes to intermittent fasting, what makes it work and how can everyone, but especially women, benefit from it?  Dr. Amy Shah is the perfect person to address all of this. As a mind-body practitioner with both nutrition and medical training, Dr. Shah always looks at the big picture, and educates others to do the same. || LINKS || http://imsoeffingtired.com/  | https://www.vivobarefoot.com/darinolien - Use code DARIN20 for 20% off! | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/why-intermittent-fasting-works-dr-amy-shah/

They’re in your kids’ lunchboxes, your kitchen drawers, and probably in your refrigerator. Ziploc storage bags have been a part of American culture for decades. But those toxic plastic baggies are leaching harmful chemicals into your food - and killing marine life. Sure, they’re “recyclable,” but they’re ending up in our oceans in massive amounts. There are so many safer, environmentally friendly options for food storage. It’s time to commit to giving up plastic baggies for good! || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-ziploc-plastic-storage-bags-toxic-for-humans-the-ocean/

The pandemic has put the issue of food insecurity into full view. So many families struggled to get the food they needed this last year, and the number in need is only rising. While people are going hungry, farms are forced to throw away billions of pounds of wasted produce, dairy and eggs. Aidan Reilly, the co-founder of The Farmlink Project, found a way to turn food waste into food security. And he wants you to get involved, too. || LINKS || www.farmlinkproject.org | https://www.vivobarefoot.com/darinolien Code: DARIN20 for 20% off | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-farmlink-is-turning-food-waste-into-food-security-aidan-reilly/