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What is a fatal convenience? Our bodies are being co-opted by a world shaped by synthetic chemicals and untested compounds—invisible exposures that affect our health in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
These seemingly benign habits aren’t just harmless conveniences but a measurable toxic reality rooted in corporate profits, regulatory failures, and our unconscious choices, undermining our basic sovereignty in the process.
My guest today is Darin Olien, a wellness expert, superfood hunter, and the protagonist you know from Netflix’s hit series “Down to Earth” with Zac Efron. This re-released conversation couldn’t be more timely, as awareness grows around the hidden threats lurking in products we trust most—things we’ve been told are safe but were never properly tested. Beyond the cameras and global adventures, Darin has spent decades investigating something far more insidious: the pervasive chemical assault happening in our homes, on our bodies, and in our most trusted products.
“Cleaning up your exposure to harmful chemicals isn’t about being perfect—it’s about making one better choice every day.”
– DARIN OLIEN
Today, we discuss:
- The Backwards World of Product Regulation
- Forever Chemicals in 90% of Human Blood
- Why Your Dental Floss Contains Toxins
- 8,000 Chemicals in Your T-Shirt
- Simple Swaps for Toxic Products
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- Connect With Darin: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
- Book: Fatal Conveniences
- Book: SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome
- Podcast: The Darin Olien Show
- Netflix: Down to Earth With Zac Efron
- U.S. EPA: Summary of the Toxic Substances Control Act
- Environmental Working Group: Consumer Guides
- MycoWorks: Leather Made With Mycelium
- Book: Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The Urgent Threat of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals to Our Health and Future . . . and What We Can Do About It
- Revisionist History Podcast: Laundry Done Right
- Netflix: Seaspiracy
- Project Drawdown: Climate Solutions
- Rich Roll Podcast: Gregg Renfrew Leads The Clean Beauty Movement
- Rich Roll Podcast: Erin Brockovich On Pollutants, Politics, & The Power of The People
- Rich Roll Podcast: Cory Booker On Unity, Hope, And Healthy Food For All
- Rich Roll Podcast: Paul Hawen On Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation
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