SuperLife with Darin Olien

Laptops have become our lifeline over the last year. Working from anywhere in the world has never been more convenient. But should we really be putting these devices on our lap, right above so many sensitive organs? The truth is, using your laptop on your lap is not safe, and I’ll break down the evidence proving why. I’ll give you some helpful tips to keep yourself safe, as well as some inexpensive products you can buy to protect yourself. I get it, you need your laptop. Just be aware of how to use it safely.   || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/75-fatal-conveniences-laptops-on-your-lap-protect-your-sensitive-organs/

Life is hard. And when your body is constantly in fight or flight mode, it’s even harder. What if resetting your system was as simple as learning an easy technique that you could apply yourself every day? As one of the most respected strength coaches on the planet, JL Holdsworth spreads his knowledge of RPR, Reflexive Performance Reset. This simple technique allows your body to reset itself, realign your neural pathways, and increases your overall wellness.   || LINKS || reflexiveperformance.com/ || Full Show Notes - darinolien.com/podcasts

The average person spends nearly 3,000 hours in bed sleeping every year. That’s a lot of time spent on your mattress and pillows. In this segment, I go over the history of this innovative invention and why we’re so taken by it. Sure, memory foam may help with back pain, but there are other options that aren’t full of carcinogens. I want you to make it a priority to eventually replace it with one of the safer options I give you. I know this may be frustrating, but I’m trying to open your eyes to dangerous products lurking in your home.  || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/73-fatal-conveniences-memory-foam-comfort-at-the-cost-of-your-health/

The last year has spiked our collective levels of anxiety and depression. The pandemic has escalated our disconnection, with each other, with nature, and ourselves. Julie Holland, MD, is an American psychopharmacologist, psychiatrist, and best-selling author. With an impressive academic background, unparalleled experience, and her own stories, Dr. Holland has a perspective worth listening to. Could transformational medicine be how we reconnect? || LINKS || harperwave.com/book/9780062862884/Good-Chemistry-Julie-Holland/ | | Full Show Notes - darinolien.com/podcasts

Everyone has a favorite pair of blue jeans. Denim jeans are the world’s favorite pants. But did you know that every pair of jeans is full of microplastics? In this segment, I explain the history of denim jeans and why they’re so popular, especially here in America. I also break down some studies on microplastics and what they’re doing to marine life. Look, I know you love your jeans. But there are better options that don’t come with the detriment of our environment. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/71-fatal-conveniences-blue-jeans-microplastics-in-your-favorite-pants/

Our oral and dental health is often placed in a forgotten category. In this episode, Dr. Ron Ehrlich blew my mind with just how vital the mouth actually is. Dental health is not only related to your overall health. It is much more significant than you might realize. I’m not just talking about getting your yearly teeth cleaning. This is much deeper than that. Breathing, sleeping, eating, pain and even outward appearances all lead back to the mouth. So let’s use ours to shush for a bit and listen to Dr. Ron. || LINKS || drronehrlich.com/ | drronehrlich.com/podcasts/ | Full Show Notes - darinolien.com/podcasts

No one likes to feel sweaty. And certainly, no one wants to be smelly. So deodorants may feel like your only option. But the truth is that these products, especially aerosol spray deodorants, are toxic to your health. In this segment, I dive deep into aerosol spray deodorants. Aerosols, in general, are bad news, and I cover why in this segment as well. But deodorant spray, in particular, is basically a chemical bath for your sensitive glands and lymph nodes. There are better options, guys! || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/69-fatal-conveniences-spray-deodorants-spraying-toxins-directly-on-your-glands/

Have you ever wondered why walking around barefoot in the grass feels so darn good? Well, there’s a lot more behind that feeling than you may realize. It’s fascinating to learn how the electricity of the earth affects the electricity in the human body. Clint Ober has spent most of his life experimenting with the effects of grounding. This episode is an exploration of the science behind it and how Earthing products can help maintain your body’s electrical balance.   || LINKS || earthing.com | earthinginstitute.net | Full Show Notes - darinolien.com/podcasts  

There is much we don’t know about the consequences of Bluetooth technology. Wireless headphones allow us to multitask at expert levels. You can talk on the phone or listen to music, news and podcasts all while going about your day. However, scientific research tells us that there is a definite health risk from the EMF exposure caused by these devices. || Full show notes - https://darinolien.com/67-fatal-conveniences-bluetooth-headphones-emfs-straight-to-your-brain/

Young people are constantly bombarded with messages on how and who to be. It can be easy to adapt someone else’s expectations of you to your perception of yourself. But the truth is, you have to find and protect your own light. Kelly Lovell, CEO and Founder of several youth-oriented companies and forums, teaches as many people as she can about the power of self-discovery and owning your power. This episode is full of insightful and poignant takes on how young people can forge their own paths to the future.   || LINKS || youngaforum.com | kellyalovell.com | Full Show Notes - darinolien.com/podcasts/