SuperLife with Darin Olien

Snack Wrappers | Fatal Conveniences™

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can find convenience snacks pretty much anywhere- gas stations, drug stores, hospitals, breakrooms- everywhere. And these little convenient snacks...

Why We Should Be Advocating for the Bees | Carly Stein

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that ⅓ of our food supply is dependent on bees?  The truth is, we really don't know much about bees, or all the amazing things they do...

Walking & Climbing Towards Dreams | Mike Posner

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grief can really put your life into perspective. Faced with your own mortality, the things you really want clearly come into view. But then life happe...

Tampons | Fatal Conveniences™

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a woman who uses tampons during your period, you'll use about 16,000 of them in your lifetime. Do you know what's in your tampons? And if th...

Demystifying Traditional Chinese Medicine | Rose Cheung & Genevieve Wong

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional Chinese Medicine can be intimidating if you're not familiar with its concepts or principles.  Herbal eating is a lot easier and safer tha...

Understanding Your Conscience | Leonard Perlmutter

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is your conscience? Most of us think of our conscience as that little voice in our head that distinguishes right from wrong. But it's so ...

Fast Fashion | Fatal Conveniences™

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trends come and go in the blink of an eye. Fast fashion is a way to keep up with those trends. The clothes are cheap, easy to find, and come in every ...

Raising Superstars & Fighting Food Insecurity | Maggie Baird

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are 38 million people who experience food insecurity in the United States. Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to nutritio...

New Year's Resolutions | Fatal Conveniences™

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Making a New Year's resolution is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, setting goals and setting out to improve yourself and your life is a very posi...

Turning Childhood Abuse Into Your Why | Tom "Quitproof" Jones

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you endure unimaginable abuse in your childhood, how do you move past that pain? While different people may have different answers to that questi...

Wrapping Paper | Fatal Conveniences™

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Giving presents is one of the most cherished traditions of the holiday season. But that colorful paper you're wrapping each gift in is incredibly wast...

The Impact of Words, Language & Poetry | IN-Q

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Words are a very powerful thing. But just as much as they can inspire and impact, they can also hurt and destroy. Adam Schmalholz, better known by his...

Holiday Gifts | Fatal Conveniences™

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves giving and receiving gifts over the holiday season. But do we take it too far? Is all this excessive spending necessary? The truth is, ...

What Foods to Eat to Beat Disease | Dr. William Li

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that eating healthy makes you feel better. But could certain foods actually help your body beat disease and heal itself? Science tells us ...

Holiday Decorations | Fatal Conveniences™

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Decorating your home for the holidays is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Holiday decorations are bright, colorful and lots of fun. But are t...

How Breathwork Can Change Your Life | Josh Trent

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breath brings coherence. We are faced with an endless amount of stress, triggers and madness on a daily basis in this life. Breathwork is a way to bri...

Artificial Christmas Trees | Fatal Conveniences™

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Setting up and decorating your Christmas tree every year is a lot of work. So opting for artificial trees instead is a time saver. Not to mention, a f...

Sprouting the Seeds of Persistence | Doug Evans

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being an entrepreneur of any kind means you're going to have to get used to hearing no. However, if you make persistence part of your DNA, those big n...

Toilet Paper | Fatal Conveniences™

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The area of skin you're wiping with toilet paper is some of the most sensitive on your body. And are you really cleaning your butt? Or doing more harm...

The Science Behind The Power Of Plants | Simon Hill

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's no doubt that adopting a plant-based diet is amazing for your health. But plants aren't just good for the human body, they can also improve th...

Lotion | Fatal Conveniences™

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's important to remember that everything you put on your body, goes in your body. So when you're slathering that store-bought lotion all over your s...

Regeneration For You and the Planet | Paul Hawken

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is regeneration? It's a radical new approach to the climate crisis, yes. But it also can be applied within. Regeneration is all about renewing yo...

Social Drinking | Fatal Conveniences™

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A social drinker is defined as someone who regularly drinks alcohol in social settings, but doesn't usually drink otherwise. However, heavy drinking, ...

Awakening to Your Inner Beauty | Elle Macpherson

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is beauty really only skin deep? The truth is, there's another kind of beauty within us just waiting to be found. Awakening to your inner beauty doesn...

LED Lights | Fatal Conveniences™

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Optimizing your home to have the most energy-efficient options is always a good idea. And when it comes to light bulbs, the LED variety is the best ec...

From Overweight to Badass Vegan on a Mission | John Lewis

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No one sets out to become overweight. Sometimes obesity and sickness are consequences of circumstance. But once you know better, doing better is on yo...

Artificial Light | Fatal Conveniences™

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The sun has been the central part of all living things for as long as the Earth has existed. And as much as humans have disregarded its power in recen...

Training the Brain | Dr. Michael Gervais

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your brain is the tissue that sits in your skull, and your mind is the software that controls that tissue. Little tweaks in thinking can completely tr...

Teeth Whiteners | Fatal Conveniences™

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a totally normal instinct to want to look your best. And your smile represents who you are. So there's absolutely no shame in wanting whiter teet...

Getting Good at Life Through Meditation | Emily Fletcher

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to be a monk to meditate. A common misconception is that you have to be some sort of spiritual guru to get anything out of meditation. ...

Gel Manicures | Fatal Conveniences™

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants stronger nails. In the last decade, a new trend has taken over the manicure game that promises longer-lasting polish and stronger nails...

The Role of Oxygen in the Body | Dr. Stephen Krauss

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that we need oxygen to breathe. But the role of oxygen in the body is even more vital and complex than we realize. Oxygen fuels every cell...

Canola Oil | Fatal Conveniences™

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just because it's plant-based, doesn't mean it's good for you. That's certainly the case with canola oil, the second most popular vegetable oil in the...

The Rise of Young Activists | Genesis Butler

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like the song says, the children are our future. And as our planet faces dire challenges, youth involvement in activism is more important than ever. S...

Wearable Bluetooth Devices | Fatal Conveniences™

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Why Intermittent Fasting Works | Dr. Amy Shah

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ziploc Plastic Storage Bags | Fatal Conveniences™

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

They're in your kids' lunchboxes, your kitchen drawers, and probably in your refrigerator. Ziploc storage bags have been a part of American culture fo...

How Farmlink is Turning Food Waste into Food Security | Aidan Reilly

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 numbe...

Keurig Coffee Machines | Fatal Conveniences™

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 shou...

How Fermentation Can Heal Your Gut | Lauren Mones

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 fermente...

Facial Recognition Tech | Fatal Conveniences™

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Facial recognition technology is an amazing thing. It bulks up the security game of government agencies, companies, and facilities all over the world....

Staying Calm in the Face of Panic | Rich Diviney

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Styrofoam | Fatal Conveniences™

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 des...

How to Structure Your Spirituality | Dandapani

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 hel...

Nail Polish Removal | Fatal Conveniences™

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I may not paint my fingernails, but I can appreciate the desire to have pretty colorful nails. However, the acetone nail polish remover you soak your ...

Assessing Your Spark for Life | Jonathan Fields

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does your job make you come alive? Does it fulfill a great need in you that brings meaning to your life? If the answer to either of those questions is...

Candles | Fatal Conveniences™

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to resist those BOGO sales on giant three-wick candles. They smell amazing, look nice in your home, and can be extremely comforting. But wha...

Understanding Human Metabolism | Dr. Charles Brenner

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your metabolism is much more than just how fast you can lose or gain weight. The truth is, most of us don't understand how it works or the role it pla...

Watching the News | Fatal Conveniences™

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot going on in the world - all the time. It's important to stay informed by staying on top of the latest news, but how much is too much? Th...

Saving Firefighters With Plant-Based Eating | Rip Esselstyn

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Firefighters are some of the bravest, strongest people in society. If their collective health is failing due to poor diet choices, what chances do the...

What Blue Zones Can Teach Us About Living Longer | Dan Buettner

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The average person should be able to live to the age of 93. But the average American life expectancy is only 78 years. What can Blue Zones, the areas ...

Mouthwash | Fatal Conveniences™

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants bad breath. I think we can all agree on that. However, using brightly colored, chemical cocktails to clean your mouth is counterproductiv...

How Attunement & Connection Can Save the World | Dr. Edward Brodkin & Ashley Pallathra

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of conflict going on in the world today. We put ourselves in categories and separate ourselves by politics, religion or beliefs. All thi...

#100 Fatal Conveniences™: Vape Pens: Inhaling Untested Chemicals

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I appreciate the need to quit smoking. Cigarettes are so incredibly harmful to your health. But switching out your cigs for vape pens is not much of a...

#99 Self-Care for Depression & Mental Health | Dr. Gregory Brown

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If we've learned anything this past year, it's that we need a bigger spotlight on the significance of mental health. There's no one size fits all fix ...

#98 Fatal Conveniences™: Cough Syrups: Helpful or Harmful?

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are many different reasons for coughing, but most of the time, it's your body's way of clearing out your throat or lungs. Although suppressing a...

#97 Nutrition Education for Plant-Based Kids (& Their Parents) | Plant-Based Juniors

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being a parent is hard. Trying to get your kids to eat healthy and build lifelong nutritional habits is even harder. Licensed dietitians and nutrition...

#96 Fatal Conveniences™: Sunless Tanners: Toxic Chemical Sprays

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to look nice in your vacation pictures? Stop! Don't pick up that self-tan! Your skin is going to absorb a lot more than just a golden glow.  Thi...

#95 Ever Forward in Healing and Self-Awareness | Chase Chewning

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you turn away from the things that are breaking you, you're never going to heal or move on.  Chase Chewning is an exercise and health advocate, ...

#94 Fatal Conveniences™: Airport Security: Just Say No to Body Scanners

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We can finally get back to traveling! This is awesome news, but it does come with some costs. While I'm grateful for the effort that airports make to ...

#93 Water, Intention and Gratefulness | Tracy Duhs

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Human beings are made up of almost 60% water. And water stores information. What information are you hydrating your body with? Tracy Duhs, modern well...

#92 Fatal Conveniences™: Commercial Flying: Airplanes and The Human Body

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Commercial flying is necessary. We can't get everywhere by horse and buggy anymore. And I don't know about you, but I can't spend weeks on a train or ...

#91 Sugar, Anxiety and Connection | Sarah Wilson

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our society, collective anxiety is a given. We're constantly looking for instant gratification, and don't handle it well when it doesn't happen. Ho...

#90 Fatal Conveniences™: White Bread: Bleached Out Nutrition

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

America's obsession with commercial white bread has been going on for centuries. But why are we still eating nutrient-less mush? In this segment, I br...

#89 The Winning Mindset | Tim Grover

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In order to win, in life or in your career, your mind has to be stronger than your feelings. What does that mean? It means a winning mindset is all ab...

#88 Fatal Conveniences™: Xbox: Gaming for EMFs

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Video games have been a global obsession for decades now. Although gaming may be a fun way to pass the time, some invisible dangers come from the game...

#87 The Ocean: From Exploration to Conservation | Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The ocean should be at the center of every conversation involving saving our planet. The sad reality is that most of us aren't literate in the inner w...

#86 Live Kinetically and Move Your Body | Dan Palacios

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever get so stressed that you want to curl up and sleep it off? Moving your body, even when you don't want to, has countless benefits. With ove...

#85 Use Your Voice to Spark a Food Revolution | Ocean Robbins

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Standard American Diet is collectively making us overweight, unhealthy and complicit. The only way things will ever change is if we speak up and s...

#84 Restoring Balance With Infrared Technology | Rob Besner

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our modern society, we've become disconnected from nature. What if we could use infrared technology to help restore balance and bring healing? As t...

#83 How to Fuel and Protect Your Brain | Dr. Dean & Dr. Ayesha Sherzai

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are led to believe that cognitive decline is inevitable. But it's not! Your brain is the hardest working organ in your body. The habits you create ...

#82 Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on How to Heal Your Gut With Plant-Based Fiber

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anytime you even mention cutting meat from your diet, you hear the question, "Where do you get your protein?" But the question we should be asking is,...

#81 Jeremy Black on Voting With Your Dollars by Supporting Ethical Companies

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every time you open your wallet, you support the company that makes the goods you're paying for. This action has way more power and influence than mos...

#80 Christine Figgener on Sea Turtles vs. Single-Use Plastics

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know plastics are polluting our planet. And we all know we should be limiting our use of plastics. But words are just words. Sometimes you need...

#79 Mike Lee on How to Control the Controllables

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

#78 Sheila Michail Morovati on Changing Habits of Waste

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. I...

#77 Fatal Conveniences™: Air Conditioning: Cooling Down Your House While Heating Up the Earth

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

#76 Dr. Will Cole on Functional Medicine for Individual Health and Wellness

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Co...

#75 Fatal Conveniences™: Laptops on Your Lap: Protect Your Sensitive Organs

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 puttin...

#74 JL Holdsworth on Resetting Your System and Your Life With RPR

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

#73 Fatal Conveniences™: Memory Foam: Comfort at the Cost of Your Health

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

#72 Dr. Julie Holland on How Transformational Medicine Can Help Our Collective Disconnection

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The last year has spiked our collective levels of anxiety and depression. The pandemic has escalated our disconnection, with each other, with nature, ...

#71 Fatal Conveniences™: Blue Jeans: Microplastics in Your Favorite Pants

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 microplas...

#70 Dr. Ron Ehrlich on How Your Mouth Relates to Your Overall Health

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 actual...

#69 Fatal Conveniences™: Spray Deodorants: Spraying Toxins Directly on Your Glands

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No one likes to feel sweaty. And certainly, no one wants to be smelly. So deodorants may feel like your only option. But the truth is that these produ...

#68 Clint Ober on The Science Behind Grounding

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why walking around barefoot in the grass feels so darn good? Well, there's a lot more behind that feeling than you may realize....

#67 Fatal Conveniences™: Bluetooth Headphones: EMFs Straight to Your Brain

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is much we don't know about the consequences of Bluetooth technology. Wireless headphones allow us to multitask at expert levels. You can talk o...

#66 Kelly Lovell on Finding and Protecting Your Light

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Young people are constantly bombarded with messages on how and who to be. It can be easy to adapt someone else's expectations of you to your perceptio...

#65 Fatal Conveniences™: Chewing Gum: Kick the Habit

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chewing gum is an American habit that seems wholesome and harmless. Some people swear by it to help quit smoking, freshen their breath and even keep f...

#64 Robby Barbaro & Cyrus Khambatta on The Truth About Insulin Resistance

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the collective narrative on diabetes and insulin resistance is wrong? Cyrus Khambatta, Ph.D., and Robby Barbaro, MPH, are the cofounders of Ma...

#63 Fatal Conveniences™: Blue Light: How Much is Too Much?

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you scroll through Instagram before bed? Do you check your email or look over the next day's workload on your laptop? All the blue light emitting f...

#62 April Nemeth on Accessible Sustainability Through Art and Design

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

April and I discuss the responsibility we both feel to support companies that take responsibility for their practices. She is incredibly passionate ab...

#61 Fatal Conveniences™: Pet Food: Our Four-Legged Friends Deserve Better

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You wouldn't eat a bag of dried pellets made of meat by-products. So why would you feed it to your pet? Just like humans, animals need proper nutritio...

#60 Sadhguru on Planting Trees and Opening Minds

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Across the world, rivers are drying up, and once lush green lands are transforming into deserts. To reverse the destruction of our planet, more people...

#59 Fatal Conveniences™: Lip Balm & Chapsticks: A Vicious Cycle of Dry Lips

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you among the nearly 66% of the population that uses lip balm or chapstick every day? If you are, you may actually be drying your lips out more in...

#58 Marta Zaraska on How Kindness and Connection Keeps You Young

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all tend to stress about finding the perfect diet or exercise plan to keep us as healthy as possible. But there's so much more to it than that. To ...

#57 Fatal Conveniences™: Tea Bags: Are They Safe?

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tea is an amazing way to utilize the health benefits of plants. I drink tea daily, and you should, too. But do we really want to soak a bag made of wh...

#56 Naveen Jain on Taking Control of Your Gut Health

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to improving your health, focusing on whole, natural foods is, of course, better for everyone. However, there is no such thing as univer...

#55 Fatal Conveniences™: Crayons: Safe or Toxic?

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has fond childhood memories revolving around crayons. These colorful waxy sticks represent hours of creative fun. I was an avid coloring book...

The Voltage in Our Bodies | Dr. Jerry Tennant

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I want you all to envision using a blow dryer to style your hair. If there's not enough voltage hitting your dryer, it's not going to work. However, t...