The Sunscreen Lie: What They Never Told You About Sun Safety
Release Date: 06/19/2025
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info_outlineWe’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.
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.
What You’ll Learn (Timestamps)
00:00 – Intro: Living your Super Life
03:18 – Why sunscreen is a fatal convenience
03:35 – Why it’s always summer somewhere—and why sunscreen matters
04:09 – The fatal convenience of sunscreen: blocking more than sun
05:32 – The 4 toxic sunscreen chemicals you need to avoid
06:11 – What your skin actually does when sunscreen is applied
06:39 – FDA’s shocking findings: 180x above safety after one application
07:50 – Hormonal chaos, fertility risks, birth outcomes & cancer
08:58 – Environmental damage: coral reefs, oceans, and beyond
09:57 – Blocking the sun = blocking your vitamin D and immunity
11:09 – Melanin, skin tone, and ancestral wisdom
13:12 – CDC confirms: communities of color are most at risk for low D
13:59 – Sponsor: Toothpaste tubes vs. Bite sustainable tablets
16:13 – Back to sunlight: nitric oxide and blood pressure health
16:49 – Nobel-winning research: sun lovers live longer
18:23 – Avoiding the sun = smoking-level mortality risk
19:09 – Global impact: sun exposure reduces stroke and heart disease
19:49 – What you can do: hats, smart exposure, mineral sunscreens
21:19 – Recommended brands: Mad Hippie, Goddess Garden, Badger
22:13 – If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin
22:37 – Final takeaway: don't fear the sun, fear what’s in your sunscreen
23:07 – Outro: Thanks for tuning in!
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Find More From Darin Olien:
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Website: darinolien.com
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Instagram: @darinolien
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Podcast: superlife.com
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Book: Fatal Conveniences
Studies and Reliable Sources where you can learn more:
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00244-015-0227-7
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/sunscreen-ingredient-toxic-coral-reefs
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31058986/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2759002
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/what-happened-waterproof-sunscreens
https://www.draliabadi.com/womens-health-blog/potentially-bad-ingredients-in-sunscreen/
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/status-otc-rulemakings/rulemaking-history-otc-sunscreen-drug-
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4615-3732-8_82
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals/
Key Takeaway Quote
“The sun isn’t your enemy. The chemicals we’re using to block it might be. When you disrupt your body’s access to vitamin D and load up on hormone-disrupting compounds, the consequences go way beyond sunburn.” — Darin Olien