SuperLife with Darin Olien

Instead of stressing out about the stuff you can't change in your life, focus on what you can do. Mike Lee, former championship boxer, does just that. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that causes extreme inflammation in the lower back, Mike was in constant pain. He knew he didn't want to pop pills for the rest of his life, so he searched for a better way. Now, as CEO of Soul CBD, he's learning how to control the controllables in his life. || LINKS | mysoulcbd.com/ | Full Show Notes - darinolien.com/podcasts

You can't wait for anyone to make changes for you. If we're going to save our planet, we have to change the habits we have that contribute to waste. It doesn't have to be a massive overhaul of every aspect of your life. Start small, but do something. In this episode, Sheila Michail Morovati, President and Founder of HabitsofWaste.org, shares her passion for changing habits of waste with campaigns like #CutOutCutlery and #8meals. Tune in to learn more. || LINKS || habitsofwaste.org || Full Show Notes - darinolien.com/podcasts

Do you turn on your air conditioning the second it gets a bit hot out? No one likes to be hot and sweaty at home. But do we really need to use it as much as we do? AC use is releasing 2 billion tons of Co2 into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. In this segment, I go over the massive toll AC is taking on our energy consumption, as well as the personal effects on our health. And I'll cover things you can do to minimize your AC dependency. Listen, I don't expect you to sweat it out in the summer, just be more aware of the price you pay, and we all pay for comfort. || Full show notes & links - https://darinolien.com/77-fatal-conveniences-air-conditioning-cooling-down-your-house-while-heating-up-the-earth/

There's no one-way ticket to health and wellness. The journey looks different for everyone, and not every approach works for every person. Dr. Will Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease. He then customizes a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, and a whole laundry list of chronic medical conditions. Tune into this episode to learn more about how functional medicine is changing the game. || LINKS || drwillcole.com/ || Full Show Notes - darinolien.com/podcast

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