In this episode of the Boss Body Podcast, Dr. Tim Jackson interviews Darin Olien, co-host of the Emmy award-winning Netflix docu-series with Zac Efron. Darin shares his journey into health and nutrition, sparked by a college football injury, leading to his exploration of superfoods and environmental health. They discuss Darin’s work with Beach Body, his books “SuperLife” and “Fatal Conveniences,” and the hidden dangers of convenience products. The conversation also covers the health risks of environmental toxins and EMFs, emphasizing the importance of informed choices and proactive steps for better health and well-being.

Episode highlights:

• Darin Olien’s journey into health and nutrition
• The impact of convenience products on human health
• The importance of preserving natural compounds in superfoods
• The development of botanically-based, high-quality meal replacements
• The concept behind “Fatal Conveniences” and hidden dangers in everyday products
• Health risks associated with exposure to environmental toxins
• Skepticism about regulatory and scientific landscape surrounding environmental toxins
• Potential health implications of electromagnetic fields
• Strategies to minimize exposure to EMFs and heavy metals
• Advocacy for a more sustainable and equitable future

Connect with guest:

Darin Olien is co-host of the Emmy™ Award Winning, #1 Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron. Spending nearly 20 years exploring the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants as a Superfood hunter Darin developed, Shakeology – grossing over $4 Billion in sales since 2008 for Beachbody. He also created a plant-based Ultimate Reset 21-day detoxification program for the company. From his years of experience within the health space, he wrote his New York Times best-selling book, SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome, as well as his new book, Fatal Conveniences. As host of the widely popular podcast The Darin Olien Show, Darin curiously explores people, solutions, and health as well as life’s Fatal Conveniences™ – a segment of the show uncovering modern-day flaws and challenges that may be undermining our health and our environment. Darin is also the founder of Barukas™, the most nutrient-dense nut in the world coming from the Savannah “Cerrado” of Brazil. Through sustainable business practices, the company is committed to supporting this important biome by planting 20 million Baruzeita trees while getting out the most delicious nut on the planet.

Website: www.darinolien.com

Instagram: @darinolien

TikTok: @darin.olien 

Episode Transcript

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All the best,

Dr. Tim Jackson