

SuperLife with Darin Olien
Darin Olien
I'm Darin Olien, the "Superfood Hunter."
If you're looking for motivation to take the next step towards a happier, healthier life then you're in the right place.
On this podcast, you'll hear honest conversations with extraordinary people that educate and inspire me. We cover everything from nutrition and mental health to sustainable ways of living.
We also dive into life's Fatal Conveniences™. These are the things that we're doing or consuming in our day-to-day life that may actually be harming us, or the Earth.
If you're looking for motivation to take the next step towards a happier, healthier life then you're in the right place.
On this podcast, you'll hear honest conversations with extraordinary people that educate and inspire me. We cover everything from nutrition and mental health to sustainable ways of living.
We also dive into life's Fatal Conveniences™. These are the things that we're doing or consuming in our day-to-day life that may actually be harming us, or the Earth.
Episodes
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Sep 30, 2021 • 20min
Wearable Bluetooth Devices | Fatal Conveniences™
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/

Sep 29, 2021 • 54min
Why Intermittent Fasting Works | Dr. Amy Shah
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/

Sep 23, 2021 • 20min
Ziploc Plastic Storage Bags | Fatal Conveniences™
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/

Sep 22, 2021 • 47min
How Farmlink is Turning Food Waste into Food Security | Aidan Reilly
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/

Sep 16, 2021 • 21min
Keurig Coffee Machines | Fatal Conveniences™
Why do we try so hard to reinvent the wheel? Keurig, Nespresso, and other coffee pod machines are ruining our planet - and our health. This one shouldn't be a big surprise - we all know how wasteful those coffee pods are. Not only that, but the machine itself is a mold and bacteria petri dish! But if you've been holding on to your Keurig despite that knowledge, maybe this episode will be that push you need to finally cut the cord. It's time to ditch those coffee pod machines and go back to the old-school java methods. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-keurig-coffee-machines-pods-of-waste/

Sep 15, 2021 • 48min
How Fermentation Can Heal Your Gut | Lauren Mones
When Lauren Mones was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, she was told she'd always be sick. It wasn't until she read about the healing powers of fermented food and tried sauerkraut for the first time that she believed otherwise. Humans have been using the fermentation process for gut health for thousands of years. It's time we unlearned what we think we know about digestive health and dive back into the basics. || LINKS || www.fermentingfairy.com | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-fermentation-can-heal-your-gut-lauren-mones/

Sep 9, 2021 • 19min
Facial Recognition Tech | Fatal Conveniences™
Facial recognition technology is an amazing thing. It bulks up the security game of government agencies, companies, and facilities all over the world. The science behind it blows my mind, frankly. But is it really necessary to use a face scanner to unlock your phone? There is just too much we don't know about the long-term effects of Infrared Radiation (IR). But what we do know is disturbing enough. It's time to open our eyes to the effects of facial recognition tech and go back to good old-fashioned passcodes. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/113-fatal-conveniences-facial-recognition-tech-open-your-eyes-to-radiation/

Sep 8, 2021 • 51min
Staying Calm in the Face of Panic | Rich Diviney
As a Navy SEAL who completed more than 13 overseas deployments, Rich Diviney was trained in some of the most tactical techniques in the world. Eleven of those deployments were in Iraq and Afghanistan. So if anyone knows anything about staying calm in the face of panic, it's him. So how can us civilians use military techniques to help us deal with the punches life throws at us? Listen to this latest episode to find out. || LINKS || https://theattributes.com/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/112-staying-calm-in-the-face-of-panic-rich-diviney/

Sep 2, 2021 • 18min
Styrofoam | Fatal Conveniences™
They contain your coffee, tea, take-out, BBQ food, and even your kids' new toys - but what else do they contain? Styrofoam containers are not only destroying our health, but they're also killing our planet. Learn just what makes this material so toxic and what you can do to kick the habit. It's time we said no more to these carcinogenic containers. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/111-fatal-conveniences-styrofoam-carcinogenic-containers/

Sep 1, 2021 • 56min
How to Structure Your Spirituality | Dandapani
As a former monk, Dandapani knows all about structure and discipline. And now as a Hindu priest, he uses his wealth of experience and knowledge to help others discover their own spirituality. But if you're expecting a quiet, reserved man who speaks in parables, that's not what you're going to get. Dandapani will break all your expectations of what a spiritual teacher should look and sound like. In fact, he'll break all your expectations of what spirituality should be as well. Tune into this enlightening episode to learn how to structure your spirituality to help you achieve your goals. || LINKS || https://dandapani.org | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/110-how-to-structure-your-spirituality-dandapani/


