<p dir="ltr">We’ve all heard it: wear sunscreen to stay safe. But what if the very thing we’re told is protecting us is actually doing more harm than good? In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin Olien breaks down the dark truth behind conventional sunscreens—from hormone-disrupting chemicals and blocked vitamin D to reef destruction and dangerous misinformation.</p> <p dir="ltr">Backed by scientific research and a passion for holistic wellness, Darin reveals how sunscreen has become a fatal convenience, lulling us into a false sense of safety while quietly impacting our health and the planet. If you’ve ever questioned the ingredients in your SPF—or the fear-based narrative around sun exposure—this episode is your wake-up call.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h2 dir="ltr"><span>What You’ll Learn (Timestamps)</span></h2> <p dir="ltr"><strong data-start="759" data-end="768">00:00</strong> – Intro: Living your Super Life<br data-start="859" data-end="862"> <strong data-start="862" data-end="871">03:18</strong> – Why sunscreen is a fatal convenience<br data-start="922" data-end="925"> <strong data-start="925" data-end="934">03:35</strong> – Why it’s always summer somewhere—and why sunscreen matters<br data-start="995" data-end="998"> <strong data-start="998" data-end="1007">04:09</strong> – The fatal convenience of sunscreen: blocking more than sun<br data-start="1068" data-end="1071"> <strong data-start="1071" data-end="1080">05:32</strong> – The 4 toxic sunscreen chemicals you need to avoid<br data-start="1132" data-end="1135" data-is-only-node=""> <strong data-start="1135" data-end="1144">06:11</strong> – What your skin actually does when sunscreen is applied<br data-start="1201" data-end="1204"> <strong data-start="1204" data-end="1213">06:39</strong> – FDA’s shocking findings: 180x above safety after one application<br data-start="1280" data-end="1283"> <strong data-start="1283" data-end="1292">07:50</strong> – Hormonal chaos, fertility risks, birth outcomes & cancer<br data-start="1351" data-end="1354"> <strong data-start="1354" data-end="1363">08:58</strong> – Environmental damage: coral reefs, oceans, and beyond<br data-start="1419" data-end="1422"> <strong data-start="1422" data-end="1431">09:57</strong> – Blocking the sun = blocking your vitamin D and immunity<br data-start="1489" data-end="1492"> <strong data-start="1492" data-end="1501">11:09</strong> – Melanin, skin tone, and ancestral wisdom<br data-start="1544" data-end="1547"> <strong data-start="1547" data-end="1556">13:12</strong> – CDC confirms: communities of color are most at risk for low D<br data-start="1620" data-end="1623"> <strong data-start="1623" data-end="1632">13:59</strong> – Sponsor: Toothpaste tubes vs. Bite sustainable tablets<br data-start="1689" data-end="1692"> <strong data-start="1692" data-end="1701">16:13</strong> – Back to sunlight: nitric oxide and blood pressure health<br data-start="1760" data-end="1763"> <strong data-start="1763" data-end="1772">16:49</strong> – Nobel-winning research: sun lovers live longer<br data-start="1821" data-end="1824"> <strong data-start="1824" data-end="1833">18:23</strong> – Avoiding the sun = smoking-level mortality risk<br data-start="1883" data-end="1886"> <strong data-start="1886" data-end="1895">19:09</strong> – Global impact: sun exposure reduces stroke and heart disease<br data-start="1958" data-end="1961"> <strong data-start="1961" data-end="1970">19:49</strong> – What you <em data-start="1982" data-end="1987">can</em> do: hats, smart exposure, mineral sunscreens<br data-start="2032" data-end="2035"> <strong data-start="2035" data-end="2044">21:19</strong> – Recommended brands: Mad Hippie, Goddess Garden, Badger<br data-start="2101" data-end="2104"> <strong data-start="2104" data-end="2113">22:13</strong> – If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin<br data-start="2162" data-end="2165"> <strong data-start="2165" data-end="2174">22:37</strong> – Final takeaway: don't fear the sun, fear what’s in your sunscreen<br data-start="2242" data-end="2245"> <strong data-start="2245" data-end="2254">23:07</strong> – Outro: Thanks for tuning in!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Thank You to Our Sponsor:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Our Place:</strong> Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code <strong>DARIN</strong> for <strong>10% off</strong> at <a href="http://fromourplace.com/">fromourplace.com</a>.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Bite Toothpaste:</strong> Go to <a href="http://trybite.com/DARIN20">trybite.com/DARIN20</a> or use code <strong>DARIN20</strong> for <strong>20% off</strong> your first order.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Find More From Darin Olien:</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Website: <a href="https://darinolien.com/">darinolien.com</a></p> </l