SuperLife with Darin Olien

Everyone has fond childhood memories revolving around crayons. These colorful waxy sticks represent hours of creative fun. I was an avid coloring book fan, and I can’t even tell you how many boxes of crayons I went through as a kid. No one wants to have these cherished memories tainted, but are crayons safe or toxic? And what are they doing to our planet? Welcome to Fatal Conveniences™ This is a bite-sized segment that parallels The Darin Olien Show. In these segments, we get into society's Fatal Conveniences™. I define these as the things we may be doing because the world we live in makes us believe we have to. These things save us time and trick us into thinking they're actually good for us. But it's those same things that are breaking down our health, and the health of the environment around us. I've spent most of my adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences." On every show, I pick one topic, and we dive into it. My goal is to make you more aware of these traps so that you can push back on them. Remember, it starts with you and the choices you make.  So, if you're willing to look at your world from a different perspective and make little tweaks that amount to big changes, then this segment is for you. Between 45,000 and 75,000 lbs of broken crayons are discarded in US landfills every year. This one is tough for me, because I really don’t want to bash crayons. I love crayons! We all did. And I’m sure if you have kids, you have multiple boxes of these colorful things all over the house. So I’ll just cut to the chase. Crayons consist of paraffin, which is a petroleum, crude oil by-product. And lab tests show some crayon brands are full of toxins like lead and even asbestos.  In this segment, I break down the uncomfortable truths about this kid-favorite drawing tool. It’s not just our kids we need to worry about. Unfortunately, these things are ending up in our landfills and waterways. But it’s not all bad news. Some brands are safer than others. Like most things, the cheaper it is, the more toxic it probably is. Thankfully, there are plenty of environmentally friendly, safe alternatives. And I’ll be sure to give you plenty of resources to find those as well. So don’t worry guys, you don’t have to hide those coloring books. Let’s just make a conscious effort to be aware of what’s in our kids’ favorite crafting supplies. Other info in this segment: The history of Crayons The history of Crayola Why are these toxins allowed in kid products?  Crayons and the planet Safe alternatives Links & Resources: Major Brands of Crayons Contain Asbestos  Warning After Asbestos Found in Crayons Toys R’ Us and Other Retailers Remove Crayons The Efforts Crayola is Making to Improve Crazy Crayons - The National Crayon Recycling Program Eco-Friendly Crayons? The Best Non-Toxic Crayons for Your Kids Netflix’ Down To Earth’ Official Trailer Download my amazing new lifestyle app and get 3 days free at 121Tribe.com Barukas Nuts 15% discount with code “DARIN”

Dr. Jerry Tennant, a world-renowned physician and integrative health practitioner, discusses the fascinating relationship between the body's voltage and health. He explains how cellular voltage influences everything from nutrition to degenerative diseases. The conversation delves into the role of mitochondria in energy production and the impacts of dental health on emotional well-being. Listeners learn about the importance of quality water for maintaining electrical voltage and the need for proactive health management through knowledge and self-care.

It sure feels nice to swing your legs out of bed in the morning and rest your bare feet on a soft squishy carpet. But have you ever thought about the kind of things your sensitive skin is absorbing when you do that? Or what might be lurking between those synthetic fibers? The truth is we may be sacrificing our health for the comfort of rugs and carpeting.   || Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-carpet/ 

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” Well, I don’t think we realize just how true that is. Unfortunately, our society has made it nearly impossible to focus on whole, clean foods. Instead, cheap, processed, empty-calorie foods are plentiful. But when you understand that, literally, every bite you take becomes your body, it’s easier to make the necessary changes for optimal health.   || LINKS || https://themodelhealthshow.com/podcasts/ | Follow Shawn on Instagram - @shawnmodel| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-were-made-of-the-food-we-eat/ 

Petroleum jelly products have been part of the American skincare market for 100 years. It’s been marketed as a makeup remover, a skin moisturizer and even a salve for cuts and burns. Even if you think of Vaseline as something your grandmother used, you’d be surprised how many products still contain petroleum jelly. But what is this stuff really made of? And is it safe? || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/understanding-how-food-affects-your-brain/ 

Have you ever wondered why you start to feel really crappy after eating a fast-food value meal? Sure, the fats and sugars are affecting your digestive system, but what’s happening in your brain? If we started paying attention to how certain foods affect our moods and emotional health, maybe it would be easier to change our diets. In this episode, Dr. Uma Naidoo explores the connection between nutrition and our brains.   || LINKS || https://umanaidoomd.com/ | Follow Dr. Naidoo on Instagram @drumanaidoo | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/understanding-how-food-affects-your-brain/ 

House fires are terrifying. Believe me, I know. So trying to protect our home and family from fires seems entirely understandable. 5-10% of the total weight of your living room couch is made up of chemical flame retardants. However, chemical flame retardants are toxic to our health and don’t even offer the protection they claim. What is going on, guys?!   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-flame-retardants/ 

Starting a business isn’t just about making money and becoming successful. Sure, it can be a little bit about those things. But, ultimately, the biggest reward of entrepreneurship is when you’re able to help others, as well as yourself. And the journey is never easy. Rodrigo Figueiredo is helping me save the world with nuts. If you’ve listened to this show before, or follow me on social media, then you’ve probably heard of Barùkas. Rodrigo Figueiredo is the guy who introduced me to this superfood, and the reason why I am a fellow co-founder of this amazing company. The journey of Barùkas as a business is quite the story.   || LINKS || https://barukas.com/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-journey-of-barukas/ 

Pain can be incredibly inconvenient. But what we seem to forget is that pain is our body’s way of alerting us to a problem. Or it can be part of the natural healing process. This is not to say that chronic pain can’t be incredibly debilitating. However, we need to stop reaching for that cheap bottle of over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. They are doing more harm than good.   || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-over-the-counter-anti-inflammatories/ 

According to the CDC, 128 Americans overdose on opioids every day. And millions more are addicted. When you go to the doctor seeking pain relief, you expect what you get to be safe and effective. But the truth is, in many cases, prescription pain medication is neither. So what are the alternative options for pain management? Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Gazzaniga, is here to break down our options.    || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-truth-about-pain-management/