SuperLife with Darin Olien

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/

We all set goals for ourselves– at home, work, and in life. But do those goals challenge you? Or are they purposely easy so you don't end up disappointed? Sometimes, quieting the noise of the world and going within your mind can help you determine your true goals. Colin O'Brady completed the first solo, human-powered crossing of Antarctica, and wrote the book The 12 Hour Walk. He discusses how it's important to quiet the noise of the world and dive into your mind to determine your goals and get the most out of life. || LINKS || Colin's Book: https://www.amazon.com/12-Hour-Walk-Invest-Conquer-Unlock/dp/1982133163/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/determine-your-goals-in-12-hours-colin-obrady/

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that preparing for the unexpected can make a big difference. While not everyone has the desire to live off the grid, learning to be more self-reliant could be the difference between panic and calm. Michael Major, author of the book No Grid Survival Projects, explains how learning how to be more self-reliant in your everyday life can help prepare you for survival in a disaster. It's not about doomsday prepping– it's about empowering yourself and your family to be more equipped for survival in the event of the unexpected. || LINKS || https://www.safesleevecases.com | https://www.trybite.com/darin20 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/being-self-reliant-living-a-no-grid-life-michael-major/

Everyone loves a backyard barbecue. And of course, the grill is always the star of any cookout. Cooking over an open flame has been a part of human culture since cavemen discovered fire. But grilling today looks a lot different than it used to. While charcoal grilling is very popular in America, it comes with negative effects on our health and the environment. Is there a way to enjoy grilling without the nasty carcinogens and chemicals? || Full Show Notes & Links - https://darinolien.com/charcoal-grilling-fatal-conveniences/

We are bombarded with thousands of ads daily. No matter where you turn, everyone is trying to sell something. But marketing gets a bad wrap– selling isn't always about money. It's about persuasion! We market and advertise ourselves all the time, at work, on social media, to potential partners. So what if we used our marketing skills for the greater good? Jason Harris, co-founder & CEO of Mekanism and author of The Soulful Art of Persuasion, explains how to market yourself and your brand authentically using persuasion and how selling yourself can help sell your message. || LINKS || www.thesoulfulart.com | www.trybite.com/darin20 | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-art-of-persuasion-how-to-use-it-for-good-jason-harris/

Society leads us to believe that you have to be extroverted to be successful. That's just not the case. If you're an introvert, you have just as much to offer the world as an extrovert. In fact, being introverted is a kind of superpower. Susan Cain, author of the book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, explores how understanding whether you're an introvert or extrovert can help you better interact with the world around you. || LINKS || https://susancain.net/book/bittersweet/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/is-being-an-introvert-bittersweet-susan-cain/

Canning is a convenient way to preserve foods to prolong their shelf-life. Almost everything edible, from fruits and veggies to seafood, can be canned. And once canned, the food can be consumable for years. You can find aisles of affordable canned foods in every grocery store in America. But are canned foods safe to eat? What else are you ingesting when you heat up that can of soup for lunch? Let's dive deeper into canned foods, how they can affect your health, and what you can eat instead. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/canned-foods-fatal-conveniences/

We live in a noisy world– both literally and figuratively. In today's point-counterpoint culture, it can be hard to silence the noise. But we need to learn how to. Because silence is the only way we can refine our perception and gain clarity. Authors of the book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn, explain how we all can stop fearing silence, and instead embrace it to gain perspective and purpose. || LINKS || https://astreastrategies.com/golden/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/finding-power-in-silence-leigh-marz-justin-zorn/

Nature doesn't directly determine human fate but it is important that we understand how natural laws affect our lives. Understanding Earthly Order can help us effectively spark change. Dr. Saleem H Ali, student of science, has traveled to over 150 countries, researching ways humans can positively impact the environment. His theories on Earthly Order can teach us something about working with nature, instead of against it. || LINKS || Saleem's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Earthly-Order-Natural-Define-Human/dp/0197640273 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/could-earthly-order-solve-our-environmental-crisis-saleem-h-ali/

If you're an American, you've probably spent many a 4th of July holiday watching an elaborate fireworks display in the night sky. While fireworks sure are fun to watch, those large bursts of color are composed of several different heavy metals that explode and release tiny dangerous particles into the atmosphere. Aren't there safer ways to show our patriotism? Learn all about what fireworks are made of, how those metals affect our atmosphere and health, and how to celebrate responsibly instead. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fireworks-fatal-conveniences/

Spirituality doesn't have to be this allusive thing, only meant for certain people. In fact, getting in touch with your spirituality– whatever that means for you– could help fuel a purpose in your life. Dr Reverend Michael Beckwith, founder and CEO of the Agape International Spiritual Center, takes a practical approach to spirituality and helps others do the same– to improve their health, their minds, and their lives. || LINKS || http://www.michaelbernardbeckwith.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/spirituality-with-purpose-rev-dr-michael-beckwith/

The human race has done massive damage to the environment. Thinking about the climate crisis and all the environmental dangers that exist today can be completely overwhelming. Today's youth has a collective case of eco-anxiety. How can we calm their nerves and give them hope for the future? Heather White, founder of One Green Thing, explains how we can all use our collective eco-anxiety to spark effective environmental change. || LINKS || https://www.heatherwhite.com/book-order-one-green-thing-authorheatherwhite | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/eco-anxiety-how-to-deal-with-it-heather-white/

The average American citizen produces over 1600 pounds of waste every year, more than any other country in the world. And we only recycle about 35% of this waste, which is less than any other country in the world. We all agree that recycling is the right thing to do, but we're not actually doing it. And when we do, we're not doing it effectively. It's time to be honest about the delusion of recycling. In this episode, we'll learn how to eliminate waste and recycle the right way. || Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/recycling-fatal-conveniences/

Drinking water and staying hydrated are immensely important. But what if you could add powerful minerals into your water that could help optimize your health? It's time we learned more about fulvic acid and its many benefits. Creators of blk., sisters Louise & Jackie Wilkie, tell us the origin story of their amazing product and why we all should be learning more about fulvic compounds. || LINKS || https://shop.getblk.com | www.trybite.com/darin20 | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-benefits-of-fulvic-acid-blk-water-jackie-louise-wilkie/

The products we use every day are full of invisible chemicals that mess with our hormones and make us sick. These endocrine disruptors are in plastic water bottles, food packaging, and hygiene products– they're everywhere! Dr. Leo Trasande, a renowned leader in international health, explains what endocrine disruptors are, where you can find them, and just exactly what they do to the hormones in our bodies. But don't worry, he gives us hope for the future and helpful tips to avoid these dangerous chemicals. || LINKS || https://www.leotrasande.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/endocrine-disruptors-what-they-are-how-to-avoid-them-dr-leo-trasande/

All that glitters is gold, right? That may be just a line from a song. But the truth is that humans have found ways to decorate the things around us to glitter and shine for thousands of years. It doesn't matter if it's an art project, a sparkly outfit or glowing makeup– people LOVE glitter. But what are these tiny bits of plastic doing to our bodies, and to the planet? Learn all about the damaging effects of microplastics like glitter and how to remove them from you and your kids' everyday life. || Full Links & Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/glitter-fatal-conveniences/

When we think of the climate crisis, sometimes the problem is so overwhelmingly complicated and massive that it's hard to make an effort to make a change. That's why it's so important to take simple steps in your everyday life to create solutions. Jeremy Casebeer is a professional beach volleyball player that has traveled the world for his sport. But his exposure to the planet just made him realize the many problems it faces- and our responsibility for those problems. This episode is all about creating climate solutions that everyone can be involved in. || LINKS | Our Impact Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1eIBHLZ7PyGj7K1y11tdM7?si=m-hAMl1DTy-mE-UCNPSXKQ&nd=1 | | www.calderalab.com/darin | https://www.safesleevecases.com/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/creating-practical-climate-solutions-jeremy-casebeer/

Aging is a part of life. But in our American society, we hold some pretty strong negative age beliefs. Elderly people are segregated from regular life and seen as past their prime with nothing left to offer. We associate old people with dementia and disease instead of wisdom and admiration. Dr. Becca Levy, award-winning Yale Professor, explains how cultivating positive age beliefs can help us all live longer, happier, healthier lives. || LINKS || https://becca-levy.com/ | www.beekeepersnaturals.com | https://trybite.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/cultivating-positive-age-beliefs-dr-becca-levy/

The grass is always greener on the other side, right? But wait, does your lawn really have to be that green anyway? Americans are obsessed with watering their lawns. Because lots of water keeps it healthy, right? Actually, overwatering your lawn is not just bad for your lawn, but it's bad for the environment as well. Learn how much water is too much for your lawn, and what time of day you should be watering– and how you can ditch the grass altogether and create a food forest instead! || LINKS || www.foodforestabundance.com | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/watering-your-lawn-fatal-conveniences/

Do you work out? Do you want to work out but don't know if it's right for you or how to get started? Here's a little secret. Working out isn't punishment. It's a powerful tool for personal growth. Sal Distefano, host of the Mind Pump podcast, discusses his journey into fitness and how it shaped his life. || LINKS || https://theresistancetrainingrevolution.com/ | www.calderalab.com/darin

When you hear someone talk about energy, you may think it's new-age, flowery bs. But I assure you, it's not. There is energy flowing through every living thing. And the more we understand our own inner energy, the more we can be in charge of our true purpose. Kimberly Snyder, bestselling author, holistic wellness expert, and podcast host has spent decades learning to understand her own inner energy. It was so incredibly life-changing that she wants to help everyone do the same. || LINKS | https://mysolluna.com/ | www.wren.co | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/be-the-shepherd-of-your-inner-energy-kimberly-snyder/

Every muscle in your body tenses. Your heart rate accelerates as your blood flow increases. Then, your face flushes red. As you begin to breathe heavily, there's no hiding it any longer. You're angry, and your body is ready to fight. While anger is an inevitable human emotion, too much of it can be disastrous–for your mind, and your body. Learn what causes anger and how to control it before it controls you.

Did you know your body has complex cannabinoid systems that can help naturally relieve pain? Science didn't even know they existed until fairly recently. Dr. Eric Goodman, Doctor of Chiropractic and creator of Foundation Training, sees the amazing relief cannabis brings to his chronic pain patients. If we can understand how these systems work, and why cannabis works so well with them, we could find better solutions for chronic pain in the future and say goodbye to prescription painkillers for good. || LINKS || www.foundationtraining.com | www.calderalab.com/darin | https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/pages/shopthehive?promo=darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/understanding-cannabis-the-cannabinoid-systems-in-the-body-dr-eric-goodman/

What does it mean to surrender? The main concept of surrender is to let go of control. You may think of surrendering as weakness, but it's actually the exact opposite. Surrender is a superpower – we just need to understand how to do it. Kute Blackson, inspirational speaker, teacher, and author, describes the concept of surrender and how it transformed his life. It's only when we surrender, that we can tap into our true potential. || LINKS || www.kuteblackson.com | www.calderlab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-to-surrender-to-possibility-kute-blackson/

Aging is a part of life, there's nothing we can do to stop it. However, that doesn't mean you can't try. People go to great lengths to thwart the physical effects of aging. One of the most popular ways to combat wrinkles these days is Botox– a toxin derived from a bacterium. Hmmm, injecting a biological toxin into your face. What could go wrong? Learn about what Botox is, how it works, and its possible side effects in this episode of Fatal Conveniences. And learn how to embrace aging instead! || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/botox-fatal-conveniences/

Over the last couple of years, there has been a newfound focus on mental health. However, stigma and shame are still the number one reason people don't seek treatment for mental illness. Since mental health is health, it's crucial that we start prioritizing mental health and the different therapies used to strengthen it. Dr. Gail Saltz, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine and host of the podcast, How Can I Help, helps us understand this topic better. || LINKS || https://drgailsaltz.com/ | www.wren.co | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/mental-health-is-health-dr-gail-saltz/

How does your immune system work? What strengthens your immunity? What weakens it? Don't feel bad if you don't know the answers to these questions. Most of us don't! In this episode, Dr. Heather Moday, allergist & immunologist, helps us solve the mysteries of the whole immune system. Her work is designed to empower others to reclaim their health– and you can't do that without getting to know all the components that make up your amazing immune system. || LINKS || www.modaycenter.com | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin |

Let's just cut to the chase on this one. Why are we spraying our healthy fruits and vegetables with toxic chemicals? Sure, weedkillers, or herbicides, are meant to kill "weeds", but does the killing stop there? Dive deep into the danger of weedkillers in this episode with me. And learn how you can support organic farming and avoid pesticides altogether. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/weedkillers-pesticides-fatal-conveniences/

As a society, we're more divided than ever. We don't listen to each other long enough to find common ground. To have a meaningful conversation, your listening skills need to be just as good as your talking skills. Celeste Headlee, journalist and author of We Need to Talk, knows how to have a conversation that matters. In the conversation I had with her, she opened my eyes to ways we all can be better communicators. Because at the end of the day, conversation is how we relate to each other as human beings. || LINKS || www.celesteheadlee.com | www.calderalab.com/darin | wren.co | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-to-have-a-conversation-that-matters-celeste-headlee/

Getting a cancer diagnosis is terrifying. The only thing scarier than getting that kind of news is learning your only option for survival is chemotherapy. No one knows this better than Chris Wark, best-selling author and patient advocate. His colon cancer diagnosis at 26 years old left him searching for answers. But when his choices didn't align with what his doctors were recommending, he knew he had to take responsibility for his own healing. After all, cancer isn't something you fight, it's something you heal. || LINKS || www.chrisbeatcancer.com | www.calderalab.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/the-beat-cancer-mindset-chris-wark/

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. So of course there would be a desire to make those eyes pop. But using eyeliner & mascara to define your eyes may not be as harmless as you think. Using eyeliner to enhance the eyes has been popular for thousands of years- maybe even longer! Today's eyeliners may not be made of dangerous materials like kohl any longer, but they're still filled with toxins. Let's learn about the negative effects of commercial eye makeup like eyeliner & mascara and what to use instead. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/eyeliner-fatal-conveniences/

Happiness is subjective, sure. But it's something we all want to achieve- our own version of happiness. But the only way to truly feel happy within yourself is through authenticity. You may know Josh Peck from his Nickelodeon fame. But what you may not know is that he never felt comfortable with notoriety. It wasn't until he realized that he had to deal with his internal struggles that he was able to find true happiness. Learn from his story. || LINKS || https://www.harpercollins.com/products/happy-people-are-annoying-josh-peck?variant=39914222223394 | www.wren.co | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/?p=26629&preview=true

We all know it's necessary to drink plenty of water to hydrate the body. However, did you know your lungs need hydration, too? Dr. David Edwards, inventor and founder of FEND, explains why hydration is so important for the lungs, but that it's not as simple as drinking enough water. It's time to dig into the respiratory system- how do we keep it healthy? And why is it so important that we do? || LINKS || www.hellofend.com | www.trybite.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/why-your-lungs-need-hydration-too-dr-david-edwards/

It is absolutely necessary to filter the contaminants out of your tap water before drinking. But does your filtered water contain the necessary electrolytes that your body so desperately needs? So many Americans are walking around dehydrated without even realizing it. But drinking only filtered water isn't necessarily hydrating. Confused? Don't worry. We'll cover how to filter your water and how to remineralize it with the necessary electrolytes your body needs. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/filtered-water-fatal-conveniences/

We've lost touch with the healing methods of our ancestors. Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, author of the book Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera, wants us to help reconnect with them. Through approachable methods and vibrant recipes, Felicia is using Earth's medicines to empower others to heal themselves. We are all our own healers, but a little help from a curandera couldn't hurt! || LINKS || https://www.shambhala.com/earth-medicines.html | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin |

Your pet is a part of your family. You want them to live a long & happy life right by your side. So isn't it time you took a closer look at what you're feeding them? Rodney Habib & Dr. Karen Becker, authors of the book 'Forever Dog', give us an inside look at the inner workings of your pet's body by explaining why they need fresh, healthy foods just as much as we do. If you have a furry friend that means the world to you, listen up! It's time to take a closer look at what you're feeding them. || LINKS || foreverdog.com | www.trybite.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/how-to-prolong-your-pets-life-rodney-habib-dr-karen-becker/

You can find convenience snacks pretty much anywhere- gas stations, drug stores, hospitals, breakrooms- everywhere. And these little convenient snacks are packaged in shiny, colorful wrappers. You just tear open and eat. Easy, right? But what makes them so colorful and shiny? And are those chemicals and dyes soaking into your food? It's time we looked a little closer at snack wrappers and what they're doing to our collective health. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/snack-wrappers-fatal-conveniences/

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 for mankind. Carly Stein, CEO and founder of Beekeepers Naturals, made it her mission to advocate not only for human health, but for the health and safety of bees everywhere. By spreading her knowledge of just all the incredible things bees are capable of, she's doing just that. || LINKS || www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/why-we-should-be-advocating-for-the-bees-carly-stein/

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 happens. Sometimes the reasons we give for avoiding our goals are actually just excuses. Multi-platinum recording artist and singer/songwriter explains what inspired his goal to walk across America, the challenges he faced doing so, and why accomplishing his dream inspired an even bigger one. What's stopping you from walking towards your dreams? || LINKS || www.instagram.com/mikeposner/ | www.trybite.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/walking-climbing-towards-dreams-mike-posner/

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 they're safe for the most sensitive part of your body? I have no idea what it's like to get a period every month, so don't worry- I'm not going to mansplain to you how to deal with it. I just want you to be aware of the dangerous chemicals that may be lurking in your favorite tampon brands, and what they may be doing to your body. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/tampons-fatal-conveniences/

Traditional Chinese Medicine can be intimidating if you're not familiar with its concepts or principles. Herbal eating is a lot easier and safer than you think, and it's delicious, too! Mother and daughter duo, Rose Cheung & Genevieve Wong, want to make TCM more readily accessible to everyone, through their book Healing Herbal Soups. Using little-known herbs and ingredients, they guide you through demystifying ancient Chinese traditions while making tasty, healing soups and broths. || LINKS || www.healingherbalsoups.com | www.beekeepersnaturals.com/darin | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/demystifying-traditional-chinese-medicine-rose-cheung-genevieve-wong/

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 much more than that. And you have more control over your conscience than you think. Leonard Perlmutter, founder & director of The American Meditation Institute, asserts that by trusting and understanding your conscience, you could greatly improve your life. He explains why. || LINKS || www.yourconscience.org | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/understanding-your-conscience-leonard-perlmutter/

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 color of the rainbow. It makes it easy to afford a different outfit for every day of the week if you wish. But at what cost? This fast fashion is endangering our health, the health of the planet, and the dignity of workers all over the world. It's time to slow down this dangerous fast-fashion craze. || Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/fast-fashion-fatal-conveniences/

There are 38 million people who experience food insecurity in the United States. Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to nutritious food to support a healthy life. Maggie Baird, mom to superstars Billie Eilish and Finneas, is fighting tirelessly behind the scenes with her organization Support + Feed to fight food insecurity by providing plant-based meals to those that need them most. Learn all about her efforts and how you can get involved, too. || LINKS || www.supportandfeed.org | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/raising-superstars-fighting-food-insecurity-maggie-baird/

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 positive action to take. However, making unachievable resolutions is just setting you up for stress and disappointment. I want to help you learn how to set reasonable goals- and then achieve them in a healthy way. We need to dig a little deeper on the "why" before we can get to the "how".

When you endure unimaginable abuse in your childhood, how do you move past that pain? While different people may have different answers to that question, one way to heal is to help others heal as well. Tom "Quitproof" Jones, lives this as his truth. Now a world class endurance athlete, he once lived through years of unimaginable childhood abuse. Today, he uses past pain as fuel to ensure other kids never have to go through what he did. || LINKS || www.quitproof.com | https://121tribe.camp/ | Full Show Notes - https://darinolien.com/turning-childhood-abuse-into-your-why-tom-quitproof-jones/

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 wasteful. The cheaper the wrapping paper, the more likely it's full of toxic materials. But the more expensive the wrapping paper, the more likely it's full of pollutants like glitter, aluminum or plastic. The bottom line is it's time to ditch the gift wrap and get creative. || Full Shownotes - https://darinolien.com/wrapping-paper-fatal-conveniences/