Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
What happens when everything you’ve built is wiped out overnight?
In this powerful episode of Super Life, Darin Olien sits down with Sheila Morovati, environmental advocate and founder of Habits of Waste, to discuss the devastating impact of wildfires, the emotional and physical toll of rebuilding, and the urgent need for systemic environmental change.
Sheila shares her firsthand experience of losing her home and community overnight, how climate change is making natural disasters more frequent and severe, and why she refuses to let tragedy silence her fight for sustainability.
They explore the psychological aftermath of disaster, why government systems are failing, and how everyday choices—like single-use plastic, construction materials, and policy changes—can shape a more resilient future.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 The Devastating Impact of Losing a Home Overnight.
02:30 The Emotional Toll of Natural Disasters
06:10 Why Disaster Preparedness Must Be a Priority
09:15 Climate Change & Wildfires
12:40 The Power of Community in Times of Crisis
15:50 The Hidden Costs of Toxic Building Materials
19:30 The Role of Policy & Corporate Influence in Climate Disasters
23:00 How Social Movements Drive Real Change
26:45 The Fight for Sustainable Living
31:10 Rethinking Waste in a Consumer-Driven World
36:05 The Psychological Impact of Climate Grief
40:15 The Unseen Dangers of Everyday Plastics
44:25 The Future of Sustainable Cities
49:30 How to Take Action Now
Find More From Sheila Morovati & Habits of Waste:
Website: habitsofwaste.org
Instagram: @habitsofwaste
Book: Imperfect Environmentalist – Available now!
Find More From Darin:
Website: darinolien.com
Instagram: @darinolien
Book: Fatal Conveniences
Key Takeaway:
"You can’t rebuild the same way and expect different results. It’s time to push back, rethink sustainability, and fight for a future where disasters like this don’t keep happening."
#MentalHealth #LAfires #DisasterRecovery
What happens when everything you’ve built is wiped out overnight?
In this powerful episode of Super Life, Darin Olien sits down with Sheila Morovati, environmental advocate and founder of Habits of Waste, to discuss the devastating impact of wildfires, the emotional and physical toll of rebuilding, and the urgent need for systemic environmental change.
Sheila shares her firsthand experience of losing her home and community overnight, how climate change is making natural disasters more frequent and severe, and why she refuses to let tragedy silence her fight for sustainability.
They explore the psychological aftermath of disaster, why government systems are failing, and how everyday choices—like single-use plastic, construction materials, and policy changes—can shape a more resilient future.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 The Devastating Impact of Losing a Home Overnight.
02:30 The Emotional Toll of Natural Disasters
06:10 Why Disaster Preparedness Must Be a Priority
09:15 Climate Change & Wildfires
12:40 The Power of Community in Times of Crisis
15:50 The Hidden Costs of Toxic Building Materials
19:30 The Role of Policy & Corporate Influence in Climate Disasters
23:00 How Social Movements Drive Real Change
26:45 The Fight for Sustainable Living
31:10 Rethinking Waste in a Consumer-Driven World
36:05 The Psychological Impact of Climate Grief
40:15 The Unseen Dangers of Everyday Plastics
44:25 The Future of Sustainable Cities
49:30 How to Take Action Now
Find More From Sheila Morovati & Habits of Waste:
Website: habitsofwaste.org
Instagram: @habitsofwaste
Book: Imperfect Environmentalist – Available now!
Find More From Darin:
Website: darinolien.com
Instagram: @darinolien
Book: Fatal Conveniences
Key Takeaway:
"You can’t rebuild the same way and expect different results. It’s time to push back, rethink sustainability, and fight for a future where disasters like this don’t keep happening."
#MentalHealth #LAfires #DisasterRecovery
