Fatal Conveniences: The True Cost of Online Holiday Shopping

SuperLife with Darin Olien

Darin Olien

Activism, Motivation, Environment, Education, Self-improvement, Fitness, Wellness, Health, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Are you rethinking your holiday shopping habits yet? What feels like a convenient click might be costing far more than you realize.

Online shopping isn’t just about saving time or skipping the crowds—it’s a massive driver of waste, environmental destruction, and even mental health struggles. From the hidden plastic packaging behind every delivery to the psychological traps of instant gratification, our purchases are shaping more than just our wish lists.

In this episode of SuperLife Podcast, I talk about the surprising ways online shopping impacts our world and our life. We’ll dig into how e-commerce fuels addiction-like behaviors, creates staggering amounts of waste, and drives small businesses to the brink. But it’s not just about pointing fingers—this is about awareness and action.

Ready to take back control of your wallet, your mind, and your planet?
Join me as I share simple strategies to shop smarter this holiday season while supporting local businesses and minimizing harm to the environment.
Let’s redefine convenience in a way that works for everyone—especially our future

We Also Discuss:

(00:01) The Hidden Costs of Online Shopping

(02:58) The History of E-Commerce and Its Rise

(05:09) The Dopamine Effect: Why Online Shopping Feels Addictive

(09:31) Social Media's Role in Shaping Consumer Behavior

(21:02) Practical and Sustainable Solutions for Smarter Shopping

Thank You to our Sponsor:

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to Super Life with me, Darren O'Lean, a podcast where we explore, discover, and share solutions that promote a healthier life and a better world.
0:13.0	Together will ignite possibilities, inspire change, and build sovereignty, creating a roadmap towards a super life for you and for all.
0:24.4	Get ready to start living your super life.
0:33.7	Before we dive in today's episode, I want to thank my sponsor, my great friends over at Therisage.
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2:26.4	The holidays are coming in. Christmas, Hanukkah, all of them.
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