<p dir="ltr">In this solo episode, Darin takes on the “beef tallow” craze that’s been sweeping the wellness world — exposing the industry manipulation, environmental costs, and scientific inaccuracies behind the trend.</p> <p dir="ltr">From skincare to supplements, companies are selling animal byproducts as miracle cures — but what’s really happening behind the scenes? Darin dives into the industrial rendering process, the hidden pollution of factory farming, and the false “ancestral” marketing that’s convincing people to buy into a billion-dollar rebrand of waste.</p> <p dir="ltr">This episode isn’t about guilt — it’s about truth, awareness, and sovereignty. Because when you know how the system really works, you can choose differently.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">What You’ll Learn</h3> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:00:00</strong> – Why Darin decided to peel back the layers on the beef tallow trend</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:01:00</strong> – What tallow actually is: industrially rendered animal fat from slaughterhouse byproducts</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:03:00</strong> – The dirty details: high-heat rendering, bleaching, deodorizing, and chemical refining</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:06:00</strong> – The hidden foundation of factory farming and the myth of “ancestral” sourcing</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:08:00</strong> – The human and environmental toll of the tallow supply chain — pollution, stress, and labor exploitation</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:10:00</strong> – Marketing manipulation: how “natural” language disguises industrial exploitation</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:12:00</strong> – Science check: why tallow isn’t nutritionally superior to seed oils</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:14:00</strong> – The clinical data: saturated vs. polyunsaturated fats and heart health</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:16:00</strong> – The real safety issues — prion disease, contaminants, oxidation, and hidden toxins</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:18:00</strong> – Why skincare claims are unproven — no data shows tallow outperforms plant oils</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:20:00</strong> – The illusion of “zero-waste”: how byproduct economics fuel more slaughter</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:22:00</strong> – What “natural” actually costs — to the planet, animals, and human health</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:24:00</strong> – The path forward: transparency, awareness, and choosing regenerative alternatives</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>00:26:00</strong> – The SuperLife perspective: stop calling destruction natural — awareness is the first step toward change</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Thank You to Our Sponsors</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Fatty15:</strong> Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to <a href="http://fatty15.com/DARIN">fatty15.com/DARIN</a> and using code DARIN at checkout.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>EnergyBits:</strong> 100% spirulina and chlorella tablets delivering pure food nutrition. Use code SUPERLIFE for 20% off at <a href="http://energybits.com/">energybits.com</a>.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h2 dir="ltr"><span>Find More from Darin Olien:</span></h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://instagram.com/darinolien">@darinolien</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Podcast:</strong> <a href="https://superlife.com/podcasts/">SuperLife Podcast</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://superlife.com/">superlife.com</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fatal-Conveniences-Harmful-Products-Sick_and/dp/0063114534"> Fatal Conveniences</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr">Key Takeaway</h3> <p dir="ltr">“Let’s stop calling destruction natural. When we stop buying into exploitation, we stop funding it — and that’s when change begins for the animals, for the planet, and for us.”</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Bibliography / Key References</strong></span></p> <ol> <li>Meatscience.org, “<a href="https://meatscience.org/docs/default-source/publications-resources/Webinars/rendering101extensiondecember2013.pdf?sfvrsn=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rendering 101</a>” (industry rendering overview)</li> <li>FAO / Codex Alimentarius, <a href="https://www.fao.org/4/y2774e/y2774e03.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">edible fats and oils specifications</a> (MIU, peroxide, etc.)</li> <li>Sölens / <a href="https://www.solenis.com/en/resources/blog/rendering-chemicals-products/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rendering-industry chemical supplier blogs</a> (on refining aids, odor control)</li> <li><a href="https://www