Ep. 85: Fatal Conveniences with Darin Olien

Tune into this amazing episode where Bailey sits down with podcast host, wellness expert, author, superfood hunter, and co-host of the emmy award winning Netflix documentary-series, “Down To Earth”, Darin Olien. Darin shares his story & history of how he grew up to have such a big passion for nutrition, physiology, plants, medicine, and overall health & wellness. He briefly highlights some of his accomplishments over the years including developing Shakeology, which has grossed over 4 billion in sales for Beach Body since 2008, writing his best selling book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome.”, and hosting his wildly popular podcast “The Darin Olien Show”. 


They jump right into the issues of our government with concerns especially with regulatory agencies such as the EPA & FDA, and how ultimately we as a consumer must do our research to make more informed purchases at the grocery or retail store. Darin gives his expertise on the toxins and chemicals in our everyday products, and shares many startling statistics about our clothing industry, our food industry, the plastic industry, and many more. Darin is a wealth of knowledge accompanied with a great sense of humility and compassion, and it shows throughout this interview. You won’t want to miss this episode! 


They briefly talk about:

  • Natures fast food
  • Making plant based more palatable 
  • Traveling to the source: the farmers 
  • Global issues of food, water, and human rights
  • EMF’s, endocrine disrupters, toxins, and chemicals
  • Infertility, cancer risks, and hormonal disruptions 
  • Overall safety of products
  • Hidden dangers in ingredients like natural flavoring and fragrances
  • Baby products 
  • Forever chemicals (PFAS) 
  • DIY natural products 
  • Thrifting and upcycling clothing 
  • Minimizing your exposure 
  • Helping companies make better products 

And much more!


This episode is knowledgeable, enlightening, and organic! Click now to listen!

Check out his new and upcoming book now available on presale: Fatal Conveniences 


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Ready to make moves this spring and feel your best ever??

Check out our spring plant based challenge coming up April 10th and a LIVE masterclass "From Processed To Plants" April 15th @10AM PST!


"The 14 Day Plant Based Challenge!” 

Simply go to https://www.chefbai.kitchen/challenge

When you purchase it, you get lifetime access, and you can do it at your own pace at your own time.

Less than $2/day to join!


What you’ll get with the challenge: 

1. Two meal guides including one to go along side our cookbook, "Cook. Heal. Go Vegan!" + one new meal guide available on April 5th!

2. VIP Access to our free masterclass "Thriving On Plants!" + our new masterclass on April 15th @ 10AM PST “From Processed To Plants”

3. Daily food facts, videos, and wellness info to help keep you on track of your challenge!

4. Extra resources to motivate and educate you well beyond the two weeks, including 3 recipes of the day everyday!

5. A self paced schedule to take your two week challenge whenever it’s convenient for you!


Extra Resources:

Darin's Best Selling Book: "SuperLife"

IG: @darinolien



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