Darin Olien
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Darin Olien | |
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| Born | November 4, 1970 |
| Alma mater | University of St. Thomas (BA) University of Santa Monica (MA, unaccredited) |
| Television | Down to Earth with Zac Efron |
| Spouse | |
| Website | darinolien |
Darin Olien is an American author and podcast host. With a B.A. in exercise physiology and an unaccredited M.A. in psychology, he labels himself a "wellness expert", promotes "superfoods" and co-starred as well as produced the Netflix docuseries Down to Earth with Zac Efron in 2020.[2][3] In 2017, he published SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit and Eternally Awesome, which claims to determine if a person is healthy enough to fight sicknesses.[4] His 2023 book, Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick—and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health offers advice on how to limit exposure to carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. Olien has introduced a number of diet fads and dietary supplements including "healthiest nuts in the world" known as Barukas and Shakeology, a meal replacement.[5]
In December 2014, actress Eliza Coupe and Olien were married in New Zealand.[6] The couple divorced in 2018.[7] He claims to have become interested in alternative medicine after a football injury in college.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Rainbow, Sophie (July 14, 2020). "Who is Darin Olien? Meet the author and Zac Efron's pal". standard.co.uk. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Gary (August 6, 2020). "'Down To Earth': it's time to put celebrity travelogues on a no-fly list". NME Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Lange, Maggie. "What's Up With All The Sketchy Pseudoscience On Netflix?". www.vice.com. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Freedman, Adrianna (July 10, 2020). "Darin Olien is More Than Zac Efron's Travel Partner in Netflix's 'Down to Earth'". Men's Health. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Spencer, Samuel (July 13, 2020). "Meet Zac Efron's 'Down to Earth' co-host Darin Olien". Newsweek. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Eliza Coupe Marries Darin Olien In New Zealand". ABC News. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Fernández, Alexia (April 3, 2018). "Happy Endings Star Eliza Coupe and Husband Darin Olien Split After Nearly 4 Years Together". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved February 7, 2021.