Sweaters, blankets, hats, scarves, stuffed animals– what do these popular items have in common?

They're most likely made from acrylic fibers. Acrylic is a man-made, synthetic fiber that, although soft and comfy, is terrible for your body and the environment. Like polyester, acrylic fabrics are cheap, soft, and can be dyed any color of the rainbow. We've been so used to using acrylic, that we barely think twice when seeing it on a label. Learn why you should avoid acrylic and polyester, and what to look for instead.

|| Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/acrylic-polyester-fatal-conveniences/

Setting goals is an important part of life.

We set goals to achieve things in both our professional and personal lives. But does achieving those goals really fulfill you if they're not part of your bigger purpose? Jeff Patterson, author of The Big Thing Effect: How to Transform Your Life Forever, explains that finding your true purpose is so much more than just setting goals. You need to ask yourself the right questions in order to find the thing that makes you come alive– then you need to do it.

|| LINKS || TheBigThingEffect.com | https://www.trybite.com/darin20 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/beyond-setting-goals-whats-your-big-thing-jeff-patterson/

There are a lot of voices out there today. Everyone has something to say, and there are plenty of platforms to hear that message. But who's asking the questions?

Outsiders tend to see the world from a different angle– which is how they make big changes. So how can you ask questions like an outsider? Cal Fussman, author, journalist, and host of the Big Questions podcast, spent his career asking questions of the biggest icons of the last 75 years. Now he's getting an outsider's perspective by asking questions on how to reshape healthcare in America.

|| LINKS || www.calfussman.com | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-to-ask-the-questions-an-outsider-would-ask-cal-fussman/

We all need to wash our hands, no one is disputing that. Keeping your hands clean helps you avoid viruses, germs and nasty stuff. But, washing with regular soap is all you really need to be doing. Antibacterial soap is not only unnecessary, it could actually be killing off more than just germs. And it's not even proven to be more effective than non-antibacterial soaps! Learn all about why antibacterial soaps are bad, and what to use instead.

|| Full Show Notes & Links - https://darinolien.com/antibacterial-soap-fatal-conveniences/

The human body was designed for movement. Movement is essential for facilitating cellular function. And without proper cellular function, you feel sick– in every way possible. Unfortunately, too many of us don't move our bodies enough during the day. Aaron Alexander, creator of The Align Method, explains how regular movement can help transform your health, and ultimately your life.

|| LINKS || https://www.alignpodcast.com/community | Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/align-your-body-your-life-through-movement-aaron-alexander/

Water is the world's most precious resource. However, 86% of plastic water bottles end up sitting in landfills or waterways in the United States alone. While everyone needs access to clean drinking water, there has to be a better way than plastic. David Cuthbert, CEO of Mananalu, explains how Jason Mamoa founded this company not to sell water, but to sell sustainability. With their "Drink One, Remove One" initiative, Mananalu is working to rid the world's oceans of plastic, one bottle at a time.

|| LINKS || https://www.mananalu.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/getting-rid-of-plastic-one-water-bottle-at-a-time-david-cuthbert/

Human beings were designed to move.

Our bodies thrive with regular movement. Unfortunately, as society has evolved, we move less and less. Healthy exercise routines are essential to maintain your health and keep your body functioning like it's supposed to. But how much exercise is too much? And how do you know if your exercise routine is unhealthy? Let's take a closer look at healthy vs. unhealthy exercise routines and how to find the perfect balance. || Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/unhealthy-exercise-routines-fatal-conveniences/

The cryptocurrency world may be confusing, but it's not going away anytime soon. Understanding crypto, blockchain, Bitcoin, and everything in between may seem intimidating. But the truth is, you don't necessarily have to understand it entirely to benefit from it. Uma Hagenguth, the founder and COO of APPICS, breaks down all things crypto and how you can use her app to earn cryptocurrency for doing the things you already do on social media.

|| LINKS || https://appics.com/ | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin | Full Show Notes & Links - https://darinolien.com/appics-empowering-people-with-blockchain-uma-hagenguth/

We're led to believe that traditional medicine involves seeing a doctor in a white coat, most likely being prescribed some pills for whatever ails us and going home. But over the last hundred years, we've lost the true meaning of traditional medicine. In fact, naturopathic medicine encompasses more of the traditional aspects of health and wellness that our ancestors relied on. Dr. Lana Butner, board-certified naturopathic doctor (ND), explains how naturopathic medicine can help get to the bottom of your health and wellness issues.

|| LINKS || www.drlanawellness.com | https://www.trybite.com/darin20 | Full Show Notes & Links - https://darinolien.com/how-naturopathic-medicine-can-help-you-dr-lana-butner/

If you're not washing your produce, you're biting off far more than you can, or should, chew. Pesticides, fertilizers, toxins, and dangerous microbes could be lurking on that apple, or head of lettuce– even if it's organic! Taking the extra step of thoroughly washing your produce can help get your body all the nutrients it needs, without the nasty stuff it doesn't. I'll go over everything you need to know to wash those fruits and veggies properly.

|| Full Show Notes & Links - https://darinolien.com/not-washing-your-produce-fatal-conveniences/