SuperLife with Darin Olien

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/

Sugary, colorful sports and hydration drinks have been marketed to us since the '60s. They help you run faster, play harder and achieve your ultimate game. Don't they? Well, no, not really. In fact, pumping your body full of sugar is counterproductive to living a fit and healthy lifestyle. But we need electrolytes, so what should we be hydrating with after a workout? || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-sports-drinks/

We all make choices in life. Sometimes those choices come from a place of pain & desperation. Sometimes those choices come from a desire to change & grow. It's up to us to put the intent behind the decision. Changing your life is about making different choices. Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and podcast host. But before that, he was a drug addict and a drug dealer. After a judge found him guilty of "possession with intent to sell," Doug served several months in prison. Forced to detox from a pain pill addiction in his small cell, he knew he had hit rock bottom. But a conversation with his cellmate changed everything. I'll let you hear the details directly from him in this episode. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/44-doug-bopst-on-doing-time-and-changing-lives/

Pay attention to the way you breathe. Take a deep breath in right now. Are your shoulders raising? If so, you're probably shallow breathing. When you're stressed, your breathing quickens and you inhale shallowly. However, if you breathe this way normally, your body is constantly in a state of stress. Shallow breathing, or thoracic breathing, comes with a laundry list of negative side effects. And you may not even realize you're doing it. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-shallow-breathing/

What if major health problems could be solved just by teaching people how to breathe differently? We are a nation of mouth breathers, which is taking a toll on our respiratory health and our entire bodies. So, what's the answer? Nasal breathing. || LINKS || https://oxygenadvantage.com/patrick-mckeown-m-a-tcd/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/nasal-breathing-for-optimal-health/

The holiday season in America comes with a lot of food. There's really no way around it. We're going to be offered things we would never normally eat. But for some reason, we will eat them. And we'll keep eating, probably till we feel sick. You may think doing this every once in a while is no big deal. But overeating comes with consequences. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-overeating/

If you had the chance to slow down the aging process, would you take it? This sci-fi concept may sound like something from a Star Trek episode. But with new research coming to light, anti-aging fiction could very soon be a reality. Maybe it's all in the genes. Dr. David Sinclair explains the fantastic family of proteins known as Sirtuins and their role in the aging process. And, how Intermittent Fasting could turn back the clock. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/40-dr-david-sinclair-on-the-secrets-of-longevity-genes/