Fatal Conveniences w/ Darin Olien of Down To Earth (E95)

January 2, 2025

The world has become accustomed to everyday products and habits that we believe are safe, yet they often harm our health and the environment. Our culture and corporations have led us to believe these ‘fatal conveniences’ are safe and essential for living well and efficiently.

In this episode, Brian Bogert sits down with Darin Olien, co-host of the Emmy Award-winning #1 Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth, host of the popular podcast SuperLife with Darin Olien , and author of the New York Times best-selling books, SuperLife and Fatal Conveniences.

Darin’s accomplishments include the successful development of Shakeology, which has generated over $4 billion in sales for Beachbody since 2008. He also founded Barukas™, the most nutrient-dense nut in the world.

Darin shares his invaluable insights on navigating collaborative relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and his unique approach to building successful ventures from the ground up. We also explore key insights from his book, “Fatal Conveniences,” and learn how Darin’s dietary journey has shaped his perspective on health and wellness.

As the episode unfolds, Darin offers practical advice on overcoming shame and ensuring everyone has access to fresh and nutritious food. He concludes by sharing some exciting projects he’s currently working on.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:54] Who is Darin Olien?

[04:59] Navigating collaborative relationships

[08:59] Setting boundaries in relationships

[15:33] Darin’s approach to building things from nothing

[22:16] The concept of ‘Fatal Conveniences’

[40:04] Darin’s diet growing up

[47:48] What to do when you become aware of your shame

[53:59] Ensuring access to fresh food for all

[57:47] What’s lighting up Darin right now?

[01:00:53] Darin’s struggles

[01:02:53] Darin’s closing remark

Key Takeaways:

A team reflects where you are going. ~Darin Olien [03:59]
• Form an idea or vision, get clear on it, and then invite others to join and align with it. ~Darin Olien [05:52]
• Fatal conveniences are the toxic products we routinely use, and the unhealthy things we do that our culture and corporations have made us believe are safe and necessary for living well and efficiently. ~Darin Olien [22:16]
• Some of the best medicine as a leader is helping people understand what they want from you and then letting them go. ~Jeff Patterson [47:23]
• 99% of the trash from your past isn’t their fault; it just becomes your responsibility once you become aware of it. ~Brian Bogert [51:10]
• In today’s world, access to fresh food should be a basic right, not a privilege. ~Darin Olien [53:59]
• We can eliminate plastic from the Earth without it becoming toxic to our planet. ~Darin Olien [59:31]