Have you jumped on the barefoot shoe trend yet? For those who have and for those who haven’t, there are some important things you need to know about the world of modern day shoes vs. going barefoot and both’s impact on our health.

From ancient civilizations to modern-day trends - the shoes we put on our feet are drastically different.

That’s why in this bonus episode of the Darin Olien show, I’ll peel back the layers, exploring the science behind barefoot shoes, their potential benefits, and their effect on our overall well-being. We’ll also dive into why foot health is more important than you think, the big issues with modern-day shoes, and the best solutions for going barefoot.

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References:

Goel, S. (2024). The Shoes You Wear Everyday Are Destroying Your Feet — Read This To Restore Your Foot Health. Retrieved from Medium.

Gray, A. (2017). A strong base: the importance of foot health. Retrieved from The Pharmaceutical Journal

Rodríguez-Sanz, D., Barbeito-Fernández, D., Losa-Iglesias, M. E., Saleta-Canosa, J. L., López-López, D., Tovaruela Carrión, N., & Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, R.. (2018). Foot health and quality of life among university students: cross-sectional study. Sao Paulo Medical Journal, 136(2), 123–128.

Stolt, M., Suhonen, R., Puukka, P., Viitanen, M., Voutilainen, P., & Leino-Kilpi, H. (2012). Foot health and self-care activities of older people in home care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 21(21-22), 3082- 3095.

Tweney, D. (2000). Your Shoes Are Killing Your Feet. Retrieved from Wired

Do you blindly assume that big brand companies have your back when it comes to testing the safety of their products? You shouldn't. Your health depends on it.

In the latest episode of The Darin Olien Show, I sit down with Leah Segedie from Mamavation, as we take a skeptical look at major companies, even those marketing themselves as clean and organic. We answer questions about whether they are truly prioritizing consumer well-being. Leah argues that profit motive often takes precedence over proper safety testing and responsible practices.

We discuss greenwashing and deceptive "natural" claims that are misleading marketing tactics to prey on consumer trust. We go over the fact that companies need to be more transparent and held accountable for creating safe products, putting people before profits.

Overall, we urge listeners to think critically, dig deeper when evaluating "organic" claims, and use their purchasing power to support companies that are honest and responsible. We advocate for consumers to take charge of their health by demanding better from brands

Leah Segedie helps women make safer consumer choices for their families. She’s a consumer watchdog, author, activist, community organizer, & strategist. Leah founded award-winning consumer activist website Mamavation.com and the leading eco-friendly influencer conference, ShiftCon Social Media Conference. She also wrote Green Enough: Eat Better, Live Cleaner, Be Happier (All Without Driving Your Family Crazy!) to democratize scientific findings and help families make safer & greener product choices.

What we discuss…

• Leah’s start in safer choices due to family

• You can’t assume products are safe

• Some manufacturers are just naive

• Surprising places you’ll find toxic materials

• The only way to change is for the entire industry to come together

• Sperm health is down 50% in virility because of phthalates

• Creating a better world

• The most toxic bathroom item

• Led in Stanley cups

• What Leah’s most concerned about

…and more!

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Today I am giving you all of the information you need to know about the powerful supplement, Shilajit.

I answer questions like, “Does Shilajit live up to its reputation?”, “What does science say about it?”, and “What are the benefits of supplementing with Shilajit?” I separate fact from fiction in this bonus episode, so whether you’re a seasoned health pro or someone just curious about health trends, you’ll have evidence-based facts forming your decisions.

Don’t forget…

You can order now by heading to https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order with DARINV15 at www.vivobarefoot.com

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Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/

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Studies:

Cognitive disorders associated with aging, and cognitive stimulation - (Source).

Helps block the build up of tau protein (Source).

Supports Bone mineral density, specifically in postmenopausal women by reducing bone loss, oxidative stress and inflammation (Source).

Increased total testosterone, free testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEAS) compared with placebo (Source).

Increased sperm counts and more than 12% had increased sperm motility (Source).

Decreases in cholesterol levels and triglycerides in the shilajit group compared to the placebo group. (Source).

Reduced liver damage associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (Source).