The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today's guest is one of the world's leading experts in the neuroscience of addiction and recovery, and has been one of the most popular guests on the podcast. Anna Lemke MD joins me today for round two. Anna is chief of the Stanford medicine, dual diagnosis clinic, and professor and medical director of addiction medicine at Stanford university's school of medicine. Dr. Lembke has testified before Congress and consulted with governors and senators from Kentucky to Missouri to Nevada. You may also recognize her from her appearance on the hit Netflix movie, “The Social Dilemma.” Aside from this. Anna has also written two books, “Drug Dealer MD,” and her latest book, the New York times bestseller “Dopamine nation.” We talk about what dopamine is and why it’s so important. Anna explains the neuroscience of dopamine, when it’s used and why it goes hand in hand with addiction. She also reveals how to change your brain, stop impulsive behavior and have a healthy relationship with dopamine and more! What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:30 What is dopamine and why is it so important? 05:32 Dopamine explained with real life examples (specifically addiction) 11:20 How to CHANGE your brain! 17:33 What causes depression and why “quick fixes” make things worse 21:24 How to STOP impulsive behavior 24:17 How to know if you have an unhealthy relationship with dopamine? 27:53 Does social media have the same impact on your brain as drugs? 31:45 How social media changes your brain and cleads to other addictions 34:17 What role does stress play? 35:47: THIS might explained why you can’t pay attention 40:20 Tools for retraining your brain to be more focused Episode Resources: Dopamine Nation | Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Colin O Brady. Colin is a ten-time world record breaking explorer, speaker, entrepreneur, and expert on mindset. His feats include the world’s first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica, speed records for the Explorers Grand Slam and the Seven Summits, and the first human-powered ocean row across Drake Passage. Colin’s highly publicized expeditions have been followed by millions, and his work has been featured by The Joe Rogan Experience, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, and The New York Times. He is the author of The New York Times bestseller The Impossible First and now The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life which came out this week. We talk about how his near death experience transformed his life and what drives him to attempt such extreme endeavors. Colin opens up about his marriage to his wife, why she decided to climb Mt. Everest and how nearly losing her changed his view on what matters most. We also get into how to push past common limiting beliefs, overcome your biggest fears and achieve what you want in life and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Try the new Green Juice Crisp Apple to hydrate, energize, and support cortisol balance. Visit ORGANIFI.COM/DOUG and use code DOUG for 20% off any item. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:30 When is enough enough? 03:20 Why did his wife decide to climb Mt. Everest with him? 10:20 Making the marriage work with his personality 15:29 After THIS happened, he was told he would never walk again 23:30 Recovering from emotional and mental trauma 30:20 What inspired him to attempt to cross Antarctica? 43:27 Dealing with limiting beliefs 53:17 Will having kids change his lifestyle? 59:33 Take the 12 hour walk with Colin Episode Resources: The 12 Hour Walk | Follow Colin: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Sadie Sutton. Sadie is a 19 year old college sophomore from the Bay area and after receiving a year and a half of intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety, she was inspired to share her story with fellow teens going through their own personal growth. She started a podcast back in 2019 and has accumulated over 105 episodes reaching over 75,000 listeners. Sadie conducts impactful and inspirational interviews with subject matter experts, fellow teenagers, and social media personalities to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and inspire teens to create their life worth living. Sadie is a psychology major at the University of Pennsylvania and hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology to further her impact in the mental health field. We talk about the devastating effects of mental health issues when disregarded and left unaddressed, the different options, treatments, and programs available for anyone struggling mentally and emotionally, the importance of a solid and trusted support system, the amazing story of a young girl who battled against severe depression and recovered from it, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:40 Being very aware and conscious of my myself 06:17 Lengthy struggle with self-esteem 12:41 Channeling pain through self harm 18:14 Relationship foundations matter 20:16 “I blamed them…” 23:00 Regardless of your circumstance, you can still struggle 28:16 It isn’t necessary to explain yourself to others 31:22 Running out of options and backed into a corner 35:28 DBT versus CBT 38:38 Learning DBT skills everyday 50:53 The practice of blurting out emotions 58:56 When your mental health is no longer consuming you 01:03:22 Handling disagreements and differing opinions 01:06:39 Sharing wisdom gained from several treatments 01:13:14 Shifting into cultivation enough self-compassion 01:16:48 Small organic things to feel love and supported Episode Resources: She Persisted Podcast | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Brian Kelly. Brian is the founder of The Points Guy, the leading voice when it comes to loyalty programs, credit cards, and travel. Brian launched The Points Guy in 2010 during his time as a Wall Street road warrior, where he developed his keen sense from maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending. Since then, Brian has grown the company into a powerhouse travel and lifestyle media platform with a team of distinguished editors and freelancers that spans the globe. And I cannot think of a better time to have this conversation with everything going on in the travel world. We talk about the credit card perks most people don’t know about, how to earn points from using your card, the best card type to use in what situation or purchase, how to maximize rewards and discounts with the points earned, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Organifi: Try the new Green Juice Crisp Apple to hydrate, energize, and support cortisol balance. Visit ORGANIFI.COM/DOUG and use code DOUG for 20% off any item. Masszymes: Masszymes can help ensure that all the protein that you consume breaks down into absorbable amino acids. Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:23 It started with a horrible credit score 11:01 What are points used for? 17:50 The three types of credit card you should know about 20:58 Don’t focus too much on the points, there are perks too 25:21 The biggest factors of flight delays 29:16 When budgeting, flexibility is the key 31:59 Choose locations with a cheap fair 37:04 Understand the type of card you’re getting 38:59 How much are points worth? 41:08 Hotels with the best programs in terms of value Episode Resources: Brian Kelly | Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Steve Magness. Steve is a world-renowned expert on health and human performance. He is the co-author of the best-selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. He's the co-host of two podcasts, The Growth Equation Podcast and On Coaching with Magness and Marcus. Steve has served as a consultant and speaker for NASA, the Houston Rockets, Murphy Oil, the Brooklyn Nets, the Cleveland Guardians, the Seattle Sounders, the New Orleans Pelicans, and more. The occasion for today's chat is his latest book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. We talk about how being in the moment matters when aiming for success, confidence requires work and consistency, why perfectionism isn’t sustainable, how to use failure as motivation to keep going, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:04 We focus so much on what’s going on externally 04:00 Using doubt in a productive way 06:59 Pressure and discomfort narrow us 11:21 Psychological debriefing with friends 17:14 Accept what you’re capable of in the moment 20:18 Confidence demands evidence 22:51 The real boost to your self esteem 26:26 High level of demandingness of parenting doesn’t work 31:26 Doing hard things and embracing difficult things 35:35 How do you change your relationship with discomfort? 39:54 Our doubts are normal 43:37 Perfectionism is not sustainable 46:07 If you succeed all the time, motivation plummets Episode Resources: Steve Magness | Website, Instagram, Twitter, Books, Facebook Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Terri Cole. Terri is a licensed psychotherapist. She's a relationship expert. She's an empowerment coach, author, and a total boundary boss. And I think this conversation is gonna help you out so much with all things mental health, relationships, boundaries, and more. We talk about the truth about narcissism and what makes one a narcissist, how setting boundaries in any relationship can save and strengthen it, why it is important to have a good relationship with yourself first and above any bonds, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Try the new Green Juice Crisp Apple to hydrate, energize, and support cortisol balance. Visit ORGANIFI.COM/DOUG and use code DOUG for 20% off any item. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:12 What is narcissism? 03:49 Can narcissists truly empathize? 09:10 Codependency and toxicity in relationships 16:14 Do a resentment inventory 20:51 “Alcoholics and addicts don’t have relationships, they take hostages.” 29:13 Pause and listen to what your children have to say 33:28 What is the state of your relationship to yourself? 35:26 It all comes back to setting boundaries 44:30 Constantly making deposits into the well of Goodwill 48:59 If you’re walking on eggshells everyday, that’s not healthy Episode Resources: Terri Cole | Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn The Terri Cole Show Boundary Boss Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is celebrity trainer Don Saladino. Don is one of the most trusted names in health and fitness and has a reputation for training some of your favorite movie stars. His client roster includes Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Sebastian Stan, and Blake Lively. Don's wisdom and expertise on fitness, nutrition, and getting shredded is unmatched and I think you're really going to enjoy our discussion. We talk about why and why not a calorie deficit diet works, how your body type and lifestyle determines which type of fitness routine to follow, how to get started on a routine for the best results, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Taking care of your health while traveling 05:23 The small wins = non-scale victories 09:35 Understand what you are trying to create 11:52 How calorie deficit works 17:58 The importance of the 3 macronutrients 20:45 Common fitness misconceptions online 27:31 Don’t dehydrate yourself 32:11 What do you do if you want to have a beach-body ready? 37:00 Measure your macronutrients 41:15 What’s your training history like? Episode Resources: Don Saladino | Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Jordan Lee Dooley. Jordan is the national bestselling author of Embrace Your Almost and Own Your Everyday and is the host of the top rated podcast, SHE. She's also the founder of the Own It Academy, a digital education company, as well as Soul Scripts, a word company known for its phrase, "Your brokenness is welcome here." We talk about finding clarity when you’re going through moments of adversity, why you shouldn’t allow one story to become your identity, identifying your priorities first prior to taking a step forward, how to get out of a difficult situation when you feel hopeless, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Organifi: Try the new Green Juice Crisp Apple to hydrate, energize, and support cortisol balance. Visit ORGANIFI.COM/DOUG and use code DOUG for 20% off any item. Masszymes: Masszymes can help ensure that all the protein that you consume breaks down into absorbable amino acids. Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:45 How it all started 04:50 Consider what you really want in life 09:37 How we can make it less painful 14:38 It’s part of embracing it 18:03 When your story becomes your identity 23:01 Uncover underlying thoughts and beliefs that aren’t true 25:54 Success is what’s enriching your life 28:35 First, define what your priority is 33:37 Start doing one normal thing a day 38:26 Are our expectations reasonable? 40:59 What does real contentment look like? 46:12 What do you really want? Episode Resources: Jordan Lee Dooley | Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest Own It Academy Soul Scripts Embrace Your Almost Own Your Everyday SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Laurie Santos who's a professor of psychology and head of Silliman College at Yale University. Dr. Santos is an expert on human cognition and the cognitive biases that impede better choices. Her course, Psychology and the Good Life, teaches students what the science of psychology says about how to make wiser choices and live a life that's happier and more fulfilling. The class is Yale's most popular course in over 300 years and has been adapted into a free Coursera program that has been taken by over 3.9 million people to date. Dr. Santos has been featured in numerous news outlets including the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, Today's Show, CBS This Morning, NPR, GQ Magazine, and much more. Dr. Santos is a winner of numerous awards both for her science and teaching from institutions such as Yale and the American Psychological Association. She has been featured as one of Popular Science's Brilliant 10 Young Minds and was named Times' leading campus celebrity. Her podcast, The Happiness Lab, which launched in 2019, has over 72 million downloads. We talk about what real happiness is, how our choices affect our happiness, why being happy all the time is not ideal, why we shouldn’t focus on predicting what will make us happy, staying optimistic when things don’t go as we plan them to, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Do you think happiness is a choice? 03:03 Simple behaviors and mindsets that can improve wellbeing 05:25 The common misconceptions about being happy all the time 08:31 Focus on the things that you can control 11:03 The arrival fallacy 14:50 Emotional contagion: “You are the people you surround yourself with.” 19:07 Being there to listen is the work 21:01 Changing habits and strategies to make children happier 26:13 Our minds suck at predicting what will make us happy 28:11 How can we feel optimistic when things fall apart? 32:57 How does money affect your happiness? 36:11 Correlation between physical health and happiness Episode Resources: Dr. Laurie Santos | Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Group The Happiness Lab Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is fitness icon, Mark Bell. You may recognize Mark from his popular podcast, which I was fortunate to be a guest on or from his innovative fitness products, or perhaps from his entertaining social media content. But Mark is so much more than that. He is one of the most respected people in the health and fitness space and has tons of life lessons and wisdom as well as an incredible story to share which we are going to unpack today. We talk about body transformation, how one can stay consistent to achieve a fit body, mastering patience and calmness daily, forming habits that promote self respect, the challenges of parenthood, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Try the new Green Juice Crisp Apple to hydrate, energize, and support cortisol balance. Visit ORGANIFI.COM\DOUG and use code DOUG for 20% off any item. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:21 “I love a good comeback story.” 03:29 Staying grounded and humble through fitness 08:38 There are many versions of pain 16:41 How do you earn your self respect? 25:01 How do you stay attached to your positive habits? 28:23 The need to lose weight 36:21 Reestablishing a healthier relationship with food 43:33 How do you win a mental game? 51:43 Learning the virtue of patience as a parent 56:47 Mastering patience and calmness 01:00:21 What does being strong mean to you? Episode Resources: Mark Bell | Website, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast Mark Bell Sling Shot Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Craig Siegel, founder and creator of the rapidly growing CLS podcast and brand. What you may or may not know is that Craig has an incredible story. Craig had a successful career on Wall Street financially, before finding himself miserable during the pandemic. After hitting rock bottom, mentally and emotionally, Craig dove deep into running and personal development to cultivate a transformative identity shift. Craig's energy and passion for life and personal growth is infectious and entertaining, and it is the driving force behind his success today, personally and professionally. We talk about how transformative staying active can be in anyone’s life, why identifying non-negotiables in your life opens a path for better opportunities, how to overcome the negative thoughts in your head, the type of validation you should be seeking, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Who was Craig Siegel before? 04:25 “Running plays a big role in my life.” 11:41 You have to be a match for the abundance out there 15:09 Does the law of attraction work? 18:07 You have to have non-negotiables 23:30 How do you get negative thoughts out of your head? 28:49 Be around people who are upgrading and growing 32:25 The opinions of others isn’t our business 35:37 Anything worth doing in life comes with a price 38:20 The past you and the present you 43:58 Delegation has been a challenge 47:17 Being present is a portal for expansion 50:53 Realize that you don’t know everything Episode Resources: Craig Siegel | Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Website The CLS Experience Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Mollie West Duffy. Mollie is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. She's an expert in organizational development and leadership development. You may also recognize her from her highly popular Instagram page, @lizandmollie, where she and her co-author, Liz Fosslien, share on all things life, mental health, feelings, and more. The occasion for today's chat is their latest book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. And I think y'all are gonna get so much out of this discussion. We talk about our emotional wellbeing, the strength in finding the courage to be open about your vulnerability, why we shouldn't discredit our achievements no matter how little they may seem, using envy to push ourselves to become better, what can we do to prevent burnout, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Working on a book about emotional wellbeing 06:08 Sharing some things you’re afraid of sharing 11:43 Uncertainty 15:33 Myth about resiliency 18:39 Start with, “Where am I today?” 22:48 We usually discount how far we’ve come 24:57 The feeling of comparison and jealousy 30:09 Using envy positively 34:43 How do you deal with comparison? 38:29 Let’s discuss burnout 43:44 Be open about your personal schedule 51:43 Why we put so much value in social media Episode Resources: Mollie Duffy | Website, Instagram, Twitter No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is David McRaney, host of the popular science podcast, You Are Not So Smart. And David seeks to shed light on the surprising psychology about why people change their minds and how we can persuade others. In his latest book, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion, David delves into the latest psychological and neuroscientific research and explains that to change mind, we must do what the science suggests, avoid debates and start having conversations. We talk about how our minds work, how our circumstances and the environment we have affect our thought process, why our beliefs make it difficult to change our perspective, how we should process the information we get exposed to, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Our mind changes a lot of times 04:35 The difference between belief and value 08:50 Understanding how do minds change? 13:44 We are motivated reasoners 18:57 What leads us into a polarized state 27:31 People arrive at their conclusions through a long process 32:47 When you have negative self talks and limiting beliefs 42:04 The reason why it’s difficult to change our minds 46:52 We favor what we currently believe 50:22 Treat everything as hypothetical 52:01 How do we decipher which information is real and not real? Episode Resources: David McRaney | Website, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Books You Are Not So Smart Podcast How Minds Change Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is wellness influencer, Aurora Culpo. Aurora is a mother of two and a certified yoga instructor and has a passion for providing real, raw, and relatable insights on all things wellness, parenting, mental health, relationships, and more Aurora has quite the story of her own and today we're going to get into all the things. Also, be sure to check out the Culpo Family reality show that is set to premiere later this year on Discovery+. We talk about the positive and negative effects of too much social media exposure, being authentic and vulnerable at the same time, not allowing negative feedback to get in the way of expressing your thoughts freely, how yoga can change someone’s life, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: B3 Sciences: Ride the B3 Band wave today! Checkout https://B3Sciences.com/ to order your own B3 Band. It comes with a 30-day money back guarantee for any B3 Band purchase. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:49 Editing photos to post on social media 05:16 How does editing photos make people feel? 08:15 There are different kinds of addiction 11:39 Some of the life lessons you’re still learning 16:18 It’s always good to not feel alone 20:55 Finding the courage to post your thoughts 26:41 You’re never your old self after having a child 30:23 Finding balance between food and exercise to get the most energy 33:57 Staying grounded in your peace 40:10 Why I started doing yoga 43:21 Was there a sisterly rivalry? 47:14 Looking forward to the Culpo Family reality show 50:01 Future plans and projects 51:35 Having a background in education Episode Resources: Aurora Culpo | Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter ***Please note that B3 Sciences is a DSM company. I am not affiliated with B3 Sciences and this advertisement is for the B3 Sciences band only and NOT to join their DSM pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning to the podcast today is Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. Dr. Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced for years to come. His mission is to help a hundred million people around the globe live better lives. He hosts the most listened to health podcast in the UK and Europe, Feel Better, Live More, which regularly tops the Apple podcast charts. The podcast has received 50 million downloads to date and is consumed by over two and a half million people every month. He is known for his ability to simplify complex health advice and finding the root cause of people's health problems. We talk about what real happiness means, how we can learn the skill to become truly happy, the difference between core happiness and junk happiness, why we shouldn’t mistake success as real happiness, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:46 Do you need external validation to feel good about yourself? 05:27 Feeling discontented despite achieving success 10:34 Using technology as a substitution for real life connection 20:23 Could there be something more important than lifestyle? 27:27 The core happiness stool 34:28 How do you become happy more often? 46:03 Societal success doesn't really equate to feeling good 56:58 Where does your motivation come from? Episode Resources: Dr. Rangan Chatterjee | Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Books Feel Better, Live More Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Cathy Heller. You may know Cathy from her popular podcast, Cathy Heller Presents Don't Keep Your Day Job, which has over 30 million downloads, where she has interviewed everyone from Matthew McConaughy to Malcolm Gladwell to Bobby Brown. You may also know her as the author of the bestselling book, Don't Keep Your Day Job, or from her reputation as a singer-songwriter where her career began. We talk about how our ego triggers stress, depression, and fear; how awareness allows us to understand reality, the importance of learning how to transform our mindset, the ways we unconsciously sabotage ourselves, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:15 What does living abundantly mean? 07:55 We always expect that life is supposed to throw us hard things 13:55 Let’s talk about reality 21:10 Coping with how bad life can be 27:19 How do you transform your mindset? 33:44 Start to work on you flaws and yourself 38:25 The reason we feel bad 42:47 Focus on having a real connection 45:23 When you feel yourself sabotaging yourself 50:02 Why shame is so toxic Episode Resources: Cathy Heller | Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Cathy Heller Presents Don't Keep Your Day Job Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Brooke Hemingway. Brooke is a 40 something mom of six, who went from the traditional Western medicine world to holistic health and real wellness five years ago. She also went from being busy having babies and supporting her husband full time while he worked as the chief of ER to becoming a full-fledged entrepreneur while nursing babies, having babies, homeschooling, and flailing her way through the messy middle to come out way further along than she could have ever imagined. She started her first business with her fifth baby being six weeks old, became a million plus dollar earner right after the birth of her six child, and went on to create three more six-figure businesses. We talk about developing habits that lead to building confidence, how to turn your addictive personality into an advantage, why success is a process that requires a lot of patience, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:54 A lot of us have addictive personality 05:24 This yearning to control everything 07:06 The kind of therapy that works for you 11:05 Comfort can be misery 15:44 Making it all work through the mess 20:37 It was a process that required lots of patience 28:03 You can learn anything 31:21 Is this a season or is it a problem? 34:10 The best way to develop confidence 40:57 How to set more achievable goals? 46:25 It’s a shift in perspective Episode Resources: Brooke Hemingway | Website, LinkedIn, Instagram Align for Success Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, professor of kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Galpin is one of the leading experts in the world on all things strength, human performance, and hypertrophy. He is an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and American College of Sports Medicine. And he also serves on the advisory board of many private and nonprofit companies in the area of human performance. Andy also works as a high-performance coach and consultant to numerous professional athletes. We talk about the proper way for an average person to build muscle, how performance training works, why choosing the right exercise is integral in every workout result, how one can properly train in limited time, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Why should an average person focus on building muscle? 04:52 Looking at hypertrophy from two global lenses 08:49 People just have way too many calories 13:16 Are group fitness classes effective? 15:39 How do you manage in a limited time? 22:26 What is a good strength workout for hypertrophy? 26:56 Soreness is dependent upon a lot of things 30:49 What happens when you miss a workout? 39:32 The exercise choice matters 43:22 Can you burn pure body fat without being in a caloric deficit? 48:12 Adherence is the number one predictor of fat loss Episode Resources: Dr. Andy Galpin | Website, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Amy Shah. Dr. Shah has a unique training of both nutrition and medical training. She graduated from the renowned School of Nutrition at Cornell, and then went on to Einstein for medical school. Her research, internal medicine and allergy slash immunology training, took her to Harvard, then Columbia hospitals. There, she discovered her unique skills as a mind - body practitioner and she also serves as an instructor for the mind - body green nutrition training program. We talk about gut health, why taking supplements isn’t the answer to staying healthy, the positive and high effectivity of constantly moving and eating right can help anyone destress, science-back data on how sleep boosts our immune system, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Why are we so chronically fatigued and tired? 04:45 How is your gut health? 07:21 A few minutes of morning light is highly beneficial 10:16 Eating fermented fiber 14:08 Model the behavior of healthy eating 16:31 3 things to help you destress 20:20 What is it in nature that is helpful? 22:20 You’re allowed to take a break despite your busy schedule 26:21 How to keep your immune system strong? 30:09 Making sustainable changes 34:04 Being around people is good for your gut microbiome 38:40 How women can fast according to your cycle 42:59 How to start intermittent fasting 46:52 Inspiring your kids to eat healthy Episode Resources: Dr. Amy Shah | Website, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram I'm So Effing Tired Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Nick Maggiulli. Nick is the chief operating officer and data scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management where he oversees operations across the firm and provides insight on business intelligence. He is also the author of ofdollarsanddata.com, a blog focused on the intersection of data and personal finance. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and the Los Angeles Times. Nick graduated from Stanford University with a degree in economics. The occasion for today's chat is not only to discuss what's going on with the economy today, but also to chat about his new book, Just Keep Buying, which I thoroughly enjoyed. We talk about our economy, how our financial decisions affect our long-term savings, the financial investments that we should put our focus on, why early financial education is important, why you shouldn’t wait and start planning your retirement funds, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:17 What’s going on with the economy? 05:50 Don’t make these all or nothing financial decisions 09:07 Debunking popular financing myths 13:15 Focus on income as the foundation of wealth 17:11 When should you invest even when you have debt? 21:12 Be diversified in your financial future 23:42 Are you good at stock picking? 28:38 What are you going to do during retirement? 32:20 Why is it important to invest in retirement early? 35:30 Let’s talk about taxes 37:52 How much should you invest in your business? 40:38 “Buy quickly, sell slowly.” 44:21 Crypto currency is a digital gold and a risk asset 47:14 Where do you focus your time? Episode Resources: Nick Maggiulli | Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn Just Keep Buying Of Dollar And Data Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I have a very special treat As we have two guests on the show. First, we have Sarah Fay who is an award winning author and mental health advocate working to improve how we think and talk about our mental health by moving the conversation away from simplistic diagnoses and toward a deeper understanding of our mental and emotional lives. Her personal experience of being diagnosed with six different mental health disorders and finding no relief led her to investigate the diagnoses that we receive and to write her journalistic memoir, Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses, which apple book shows as one of the best books in March. Joining her to unpack a lot of this and more is Dr. Thomas Insel who's a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has been a national leader in mental health research, policy, and technology. From 2002 to 2015, Dr. Insel served as director of the National Institute of Mental Health. We talk about why diagnoses and symptoms shouldn’t be the focus in treating our mental health, how we should work on ourselves first and allow healing, why we should not allow what we are growing through to define our identity, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Almost in any measure of public health, we suck 05:36 What is DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual)? 08:56 Unconsciously becoming anorexic 14:34 “The focus was on my symptoms, not on my life.” 17:58 Identifying with your diagnosis 21:59 “I was never given a future.” 25:37 We have to disguise illness from identity 30:24 Is it just a collection of symptoms? 34:34 Prescriptions aren’t necessarily the answer 38:42 Two steps to restoring mental health 42:27 The metaphor of a broken leg 47:08 Getting therapy out of helping others 49:23 The correlation of our physical and mental health 55:24 Finding out mental health diagnoses are invalid 59:03 When healing doesn’t feel like punishment anymore 01:02:16 Everything we need is hiding in plain sight Episode Resources: Dr. Thomas Insel | Website, Twitter, LinkedIn, Book Mind Site News Sarah Fay | Website, Instagram, Facebook, Book Pathological: The Movement Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Ken Rideout who is co-host of the popular podcast, The Fight with Teddy Atlas. What you may or may not know is that Ken has an incredible story and is one of the most accomplished endurance athletes that exist. He ran a marathon in under two hours and 30 minutes at age 50. But, things didn't always come easy for Ken as his life has been filled with many forms of adversity including battles with addiction, a difficult upbringing, becoming a prison guard right after graduating high school, and working on Wall Street with no formal experience. The remedy for his transformation has included an unshakable commitment to his health, recovery, and his family. We talk about his amazing journey from growing up in a not a very child friendly environment, getting exposed to outlaws as a prison guard, getting into drug addiction to finding purpose in life through sports, setting goals to live healthy and mindful of personal growth, and continuously dealing with the challenges of parenting. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. Special thanks to Mike Blabac for Ken’s official photo. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:01 The rest of your life starts today 06:52 Sports became a connecting point to ‘normal’ people 10:18 From a prison guard to making it to Wall Street 15:26 Money doesn’t make you happy 20:04 Getting addicted to drugs 28:15 What the opiates were for 32:30 On parenting and nurturing kids 37:51 When your child feels like an outsider 42:33 How do you measure yourself? 52:17 How do you gauge success for yourself? 55:49 Your wellness and physical and mental health comes first 01:07:23 What’s next for you? Episode Resources: Ken Rideout | Twitter, Instagram The Fight with Teddy Atlas | YouTube, Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Michelle Segar. Michelle is a PhD and is an award-winning lifestyle coach and sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable, healthy behavior change that are being used to boost patient health, employee wellbeing, and gym membership retention. She's an advisor to leading global organizations and frequently interviewed in major media outlets like the New York Times, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal. We talk about how to effectively create a positive habit, the strategies to make lasting behavior changes, the odds of forcing physical activities that feel punishing, why health-related motivations don’t work long-term, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Misconceptions about how to form a new habit 03:07 The habit loop 05:29 The importance of mindfulness in stopping behaviors 10:27 What motivates the change? 14:10 Health-related reasons are poor motivators 19:37 Don’t pick physical activities that feel punishing 24:02 We all need a compelling reason to keep going 27:12 Staying in the path of lasting change 33:34 It’s better to bend than to break 37:46 Eating healthy can be very challenging 41:39 Sustainable healthy eating habit 47:45 Is there a timeframe for behavior change? 52:13 There are nuances in behavioral change Episode Resources: Michelle Segar | Website, Twitter, LinkedIn, Books Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome content creators, Jaci Marie Smith and Chelsey Jade Curtis. And you may also recognize them from their highly popular podcast, What We Said. And I'm super pumped to share this chat with you and there's going to be tons of nuggets with them. We talk about the reality of being active on social media, the effects of too much screen time on our mental health, how we’re allowing other people’s lives to affect how we see ourselves, finding ourselves and our purpose when we feel off, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:20 What does it mean to feel off 04:44 Taking care of your mental health 07:07 Having each others back 11:04 Postpartum struggles 15:23 When should you stop being hard on yourself? 18:04 Detoxing from Instagram 24:27 Mental clarity and inspiration 25:56 The real life of fame 28:53 Social media and parenthood 32:20 What would I tell my younger self 36:24 Love the experience of being yourself 37:58 Rejuvenating your individuality 41:02 Social media exposes everyone 44:43 You’re living others people’s lives 46:53 Future plans Episode Resources: Jaci Marie Smith | Website, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Chelsey Jade Curtis | Website, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok What We Said Podcast | Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome real estate and media powerhouse, Ryan Serhant. You may recognize him from the hit show Million Dollar Listing New York, or perhaps you have read one of his books, Sell it Like Serhant or Big Money Energy. Ryan's energy, insights, and passion for life is contagious. And I'm super excited to share this chat with you. We talk about how he stumbled in the real estate business when he first came to New York, keeping a strong will to keep tackling our daily challenges, the balance between being impatient and having a competitive spirit, setting goals for your future self, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Figure out who you are first 08:01 If you can’t make it in New York, be a real estate agent 14:56 Be on ‘attack’ mode every day 18:10 Who has the real power in any negotiation? 21:20 We are creatures of habit 25:52 Getting addicted to the adrenaline 27:44 Learn to create your own system 32:25 The different kinds of people you deal with 36:20 How to sell yourself effectively 42:45 Focus on your goals and stay patient 47:03 Where do you see yourself in future? Episode Resources: Ryan Serhant | Website, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Books Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Sara Kuburic. Sara is an existential psychotherapist, she's a writer, she's a consultant and a columnist for USA Today. Many of you may know her as Millennial.Therapist on Instagram, and this is her second time on the podcast. And what I love about Sara's content is that she takes complex issues such as mental health and relationships and creates content that's easily digestible, it's simple and easy for people to understand. We talk about the elements that should coexist to make a relationship work, how our relationships impact our mental health, why we should invest in ourselves more before we date again, why it isn’t necessary to apologize for a failed relationship, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Magic Spoon: Visit https://magicspoon.com/ and use the promo code "DOUG" at checkout to receive $5 off your first order Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:11 A lot of people had relationship issues during the pandemic 02:58 Why do our relationships impact our mental health? 06:14 You are always going to be in progress 10:03 What are the right questions to ask? 15:38 We equally stop investing in ourselves 18:24 Every relationship requires work and sacrifice and effort 20:47 How ‘toxic’ is your relationship? 25:30 The less obvious red flags 28:04 Don’t apologize for a relationship that didn’t work 33:35 Enjoy your time with yourself 36:30 The complexity of dating 40:38 Why it’s okay to not be happy all the time 46:16 You’re just having a bad day Episode Resources: Sara Kuburic | Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Nick Green. Nick is a guy you might recognize and if you don't recognize him I guarantee you you're going to recognize the box of the company that he is the CEO and co-founder, Thrive Market. We discuss the challenges the company faced in its earlier years, how they market their brand and the kind of customers they cater to, the continuous push for healthy eating and overall wellness, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:47 What drove you to start Thrive Market? 04:43 What makes Thrive Market so successful? 08:45 Categories, selections, orders, and processes 14:33 Is it difficult to go fully organic? 19:47 Staying optimistic despite the early challenges 29:11 Dealing with rejections 32:18 Sticking to marketing and brand despite the heavy competition 37:55 Tips on how to start on your own passion project Episode Resources: Nick Green | LinkedIn Thrive Market | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Ellen Vora. She's a board certified psychiatrist and acupuncturist and a yoga teacher. And she is the author of the book, The Anatomy of Anxiety. Ellen takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person, and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her bachelor's of science from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University. We talk about the two main categories of anxiety and how to deal with it, the long-term effects of childhood trauma, how there is no single diet that will work for everyone, practicing a realistic approach to proper nourishment, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Magic Spoon: Visit https://magicspoon.com/ and use the promo code "DOUG" at checkout to receive $5 off your first order Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:06 There are two main anxiety categories 03:42 A lot of us are walking around with an unhealthy gut 05:53 When you work with trauma 11:01 What do we do to earn our own self respect? 15:13 Anxiety in childhood 24:15 Choosing how to nourish yourself 29:12 How do we become okay with the uncertainty of our existence? 34:15 Helping patients beyond medication 38:46 How to realistically eat well 42:43 We end up becoming our own source of illness by fear-mongering 47:07 Tips to stop fearing food and eat healthy 51:13 3 things to do to help you relax Episode Resources: Dr. Ellen Vora | Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube The Anatomy of Anxiety Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Elliott Bisnow. Elliott is co-founder of the highly popular Summit Series, which is a global company that has produced over 250 events over the last decade that has included speakers such as Jeff Bezos, Bill Clinton, John Legend and Brene Brown. The occasion for today's chat is Elliott's new book, Make No Small Plans: Lessons on Thinking Big, Chasing Dreams, and Building Community that he wrote with the other summit series founders. And I'm so excited to share this conversation with you and I think you're going to get a lot of value out of it. We talk about how to turn problems into solutions, how to effectively take risks, achieving success by making the journey uniquely yours, how to keep people interested and show up in events, making a huge breakthrough in organizing events, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 04:29 Taking risks that have very little downside 08:56 How can to make a problem the solution 12:41 Best networking practices 17:26 Make success uniquely your own style 20:23 This is the best way to be authentic 24:58 How it started for Summit 29:47 Dealing with rejection 33:46 The formula to keep people coming to events 37:32 Biggest breakthrough in organizing events 41:55 So many brilliant people are introverts 46:37 Being overly transactional is the biggest turnoff 52:30 Road trips and taking breaks Episode Resources: Elliott Bisnow | LinkedIn, Twitter, Website Summit Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s is Britt Frank. Britt is a licensed psychotherapist. She's an educator and trauma specialist. She received her bachelor's from Duke and her Master's of Social Work from the University of Kansas, where she later became an award-winning adjunct professor. And the occasion for today's conversation is to talk about her new book, The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward to help people get unstuck and live their best lives. We cover how we should focus on the WHAT instead of the WHY when dealing with trauma, ways to successfully overcome addiction and lessen the chances of a relapse, what is self-regulation and why it’s important, when is the best time to seek professional help, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Magic Spoon: Visit https://magicspoon.com/ and use the promo code "DOUG" at checkout to receive $5 off your first order Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:07 The biggest myth about mental health 04:14 Developing self-awareness when you get stuck 06:18 Staying too focused on healing a trauma 08:41 It’s almost never helpful to start with the WHY question 11:08 “What am I getting out of doing this?” 13:23 There isn’t an easy way to change yourself 17:54 What is your relationship to addiction? 19:53 A healthy process to thrive in addiction recovery 26:41 Here’s why self-regulation is important 29:28 How do you know when to seek therapy? 32:10 How to look at being lazy differently 35:29 How fast are you to make changes? 40:35 The WHY questions is keeping you stuck in the analysis-paralysis phase 46:13 What’s your reality NOW? 48:15 Always count the little wins 50:59 Is self-sabotage real? Episode Resources: Britt Frank | Instagram, LinkedIn, The Science of Stuck Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Kenzie Elizabeth. Kenzie is a lifestyle and wellness content creator, podcaster, YouTuber, and entrepreneur. She hosts the podcast I Love You So Much which I was so grateful to be a guest on and I love the conversation so much that I definitely want to bring her on here to get into her story and have her share her insights. We talk about growing up as an influencer, the challenges of being a content creator while valuing alone time with yourself, staying focused on what you want to do, building and maintaining confidence to share your daily life to others, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:09 The biggest advice when you’re in your 20’s 03:18 Embracing uncertainties 05:56 Keeping focused on yourself and what you want 08:47 Valuing alone time 11:04 Embracing change and knowing your worth 16:27 Growing up in a tumultuous environment 19:07 Being more anxious when in a relationship 22:15 How to maintain your level of confidence 25:03 Creating boundaries while sharing on social media 27:49 Dealing with personal connections off of social media 30:06 Creating content as a coping mechanism 33:20 Creating Breadwinning Housewife brand 35:31 Common misconceptions about influencers 38:24 Surviving therapy sessions 41:19 Things that can improve your mental health 44:00 What’s next for you? Episode Resources: Kenzie Elizabeth | Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok I Love You So Much Podcast Breadwinning Housewife Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guests are Layne Norton and Simon Hill. Layne Norton (aka Biolayne) is an entrepreneur, physique coach, bodybuilder, and powerlifter from Tampa, Florida. Alongside his success as a competitor, Layne is also an esteemed scientist and doctor; having a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science. Simon Hill is a nutritionist and physiotherapist with a bachelor degree in science and a master degree in nutrition science on a mission to help people make informed lifestyle choices. With a love for science and the qualifications to translate it properly, he makes health and nutritional information simple and accessible. His podcast, The Proof with Simon Hill, extends beyond nutrition to other crucial lifestyle factors that impact our well-being. We cover the biggest diet myths that are making people unhealthy, the science behind how some diet plans work and why some don’t, the impact of choosing a diet pattern that one can practice for years, how fad diets offer immediate outcomes but don’t necessarily result in better health, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Magic Spoon: Visit https://magicspoon.com/ and use the promo code "DOUG" at checkout to receive $5 off your first order Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Let’s get to know Simon and Layne 07:06 The biggest diet myth that’s making people unhealthy 15:40 Dietary patterns that aren’t too restrictive 24:45 Go for quality or calories first? 34:51 Why are many people finding success in the keto diet? 46:45 Risk factors when it comes to developing disease 01:05:53 Which is better, animal protein or plant protein? 01:13:36 Balanced essential amino acids Episode Resources: Simon Hill | Instagram, Twitter, Website The Proof Podcast Layne Norton | Website, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome the other half of the East family, former NFL athlete, Andrew East. I know many of you enjoyed the episode with his wife, Shawn Johnson and I think you will love this episode too. Andrew gained visibility through the YouTube channel that he and Shawn created together which now has over 215 million views. His Top 90 podcast that focuses on those like him have had interesting career pivots. The experience he has gained through his time in the digital space has led to coaching and consulting on behalf of Google for Fortune 500 Companies for how to create engaging content. We talk about why it’s okay not to excel in something you want to do, how important it is to adapt to changes and career shifts, finding new passion and thriving in it, the importance of being a support pillar to your partner in difficult moments, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Meeting Shawn for the first time 03:15 Achieving my goals with a different timeline 07:48 Having the right perspective 11:13 Realizing that it wasn’t just about you 14:57 Non-negotiable traits of being a supportive partner 19:17 Understanding that you have a purpose 23:32 Staying connected to the inner circle of your life 30:39 Was there any level of comparison? 35:02 The things we can and can’t control 38:58 An indicator that you’re closer to your purpose 42:42 Managing the family business 46:34 Figuring out what to prioritize 50:08 It’s hard to shift to a new focus right away 54:33 Write down your core values Episode Resources: Andrew East | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Website The East Family Couple Things Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Becca Levy. Dr. Levy, the leading authority on how beliefs about aging influence aging health, is Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health and Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her path finding studies have changed the way we think about aging and have received awards from the American Psychological Association, the Gerontological Society of America, and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. She serves as a scientific advisor to the World Health Organization’s Campaign to Combat Ageism. We talk about the most common perception on aging and the limitations that come with it, the misconception around age related depression, the importance of continuous mind stimulation, the benefits of developing an age belief portfolio, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Magic Spoon: Visit https://magicspoon.com/ and use the promo code "DOUG" at checkout to receive $5 off your first order Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Is age really just a number? 02:20 The misconception around ‘senior moment’ 04:14 How do we enjoy “getting old”? 11:09 Age beliefs and longevity 16:50 Getting comfortable about death 17:42 The big misconception about depression 20:30 Do older people have better mental health? 25:28 Digital divide is strong in older people 29:26 Is staying in the same routine positive or negative? 31:37 The importance of continuous mind stimulation 35:10 On discounts and different pricing structures for seniors 38:48 Develop an age belief portfolio 40:50 Find a community that is free of ageism 43:18 Psychological vs biological age Episode Resources: Becca Levy | Website Breaking the Age Code Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Max Lugavere. Max is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast, The Genius Life. We talk about how the quality of food we eat affects our health, the different diet approaches and how effective they can be, activities we can learn and engage in to stay fit, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Look at the quality of food you’re eating 05:36 Our foods have become nutrient depleted 11:26 Take the precautionary principle approach 15:55 “People think that I'm some big carnivore or something…” 23:41 Varied conversations about different diet programs 26:49 There’s no one size fits all diet 28:58 Different activities to keep you fit 37:08 How to take care of yourself while traveling 41:00 Surround yourself with people who share your values 43:13 “She’s absolutely my WHY.” Episode Resources: Max Lugavere | Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Books The Genius Life Podcast Genius Kitchen Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is digital creator and TikTok star, Ellie Zeiler, who has over 10 million followers on TikTok. And we also have her mom, Sarah Zeiler (who also has a platform of her own) on the podcast, and today is going to be a deep dive behind the scenes. And it's not going to be about creating content, so to speak, but we're going to get deep. We're going to get real. We're going to talk about mental health. We're going to talk about how it impacts family dynamics. We're going to talk about how it impacts parenting. We're going to talk about how to deal with bullying. We're going to talk about addiction. We're going to talk about boundaries. We're going to talk about what it's like getting famous as a teenager and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Biggest misconception about the digital creative space 06:45 Treating TikTok fame as a full time job 10:58 Best practices in handling online hate 17:19 Sticking to your passion on the creative side 26:53 A mix of random videos and dance trends 29:46 Has there been a mentor? 31:42 Getting addicted to the hustle of social media 38:38 Boundaries set around gadget use 42:27 Handling fame in a way that’s healthy 46:06 Taking care of your mental health 52:19 Familial support 57:52 Going down other paths but staying consistent with what you do 58:53 Be vulnerable with your kids Episode Resources: Ellie Zeiler | TikTok, YouTube, Instagram Sarah Zeiler | Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman. She is a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with families. Aliza co-founded SeedlingsGroup and the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and hosts the highly popular, Raising Good Humans Podcast, to empower and educate parents on the latest research and evidence-based practices regarding child development and parenting. We talk about the challenges of parenting, why adults and children alike can’t be happy all the time, how to gradually but skillfully build connections with our children, why being curious about what your child does can help deepen relationships, the incredible power of physical activity for our mental health, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Recent mistake made as a parent 04:14 Humas and children can’t always be happy 10:25 Kids want to talk but it isn’t natural for them 14:19 Difference between temperament and struggle 18:34 There’s nothing more powerful than curiosity 24:15 Building connection with family through little rituals 27:33 The power of physical movement for mental health 31:19 The three established parenting style 34:59 Encouraging your child to change a bad habit 39:37 Divorce is a stressor for kids Episode Resources: Aliza Pressman | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn Raising Good Humans Podcast | Twitter, Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is internet sensation and comedian, Anjelah Johnson Reyes. Anjelah is widely known for her viral Nail Salon bit and her role as Bon Qui Qui, as well as her three hit comedy specials. She recently also starred in The Real Dirty Dancing on Fox and penned her first book, Who Do I Think I Am. We talk about why holding on to so much anger destroys relationships, sticking to your faith especially in the most difficult times, relentlessly pursuing your dreams even when it seems unreachable, why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Doing things that terrifies the average person 01:32 Setting faith as the foundation for everything 04:58 Growing up with so much anger 09:26 Harnessing negative emotions in a productive way 14:58 Becoming an actress was a huge dream 21:08 Associating Christianity with things 27:38 It is a vulnerable place to be 31:09 Should you compare yourself to others? 34:26 Be the most supportive and encouraging friend 37:01 How can I make somebody laugh? 40:22 Future plans and goals Episode Resources: Anjelah Johnson | Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok Who Do I Think I Am? Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Doug Evans. Doug is an early pioneer in the natural food industry in 2012. He co-founded Organic Avenue, one of the first exclusively raw organic and plant-based retail chains in the country. He then created and founded Juicero, the first fresh farm-to-glass automatic cold press juicer with the mission of bringing more fresh produce to the home. Doug has become quite popular recently as he wrote The Sprout Book in efforts to teach people about the power of sprouts and has written a transformative plan for sprouting. He's revolutionizing gardening and growing your own food right in your kitchen in an affordable and accessible way. His mission in life is to help people learn how to grow and eat the most nutritious food on the planet, sprouts. We talk about healthy eating, the nutrients and health benefits of regular consumption of sprouts, tips on how to get started on sprouting, the value of making connections and how to strengthen them and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:39 The power of edible sprouts 03:57 Shift in lifestyle to raw vegan 11:34 The easiest sprouts to grow 17:11 How to start growing broccoli sprouts 20:22 The healthiest sprouts to grow 23:39 Is it expensive to eat sprouts daily? 28:18 Mindset change to walk away from unhealthy eating 30:37 Life is all about the present moment 39:10 Connection is worth more than gold 49:32 Sprouting can be started with things at home 54:02 Start sprouting now… Episode Resources: Doug Evans | Twitter, Instagram The Sprout Book Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Heisz. Dr. Jennifer Heisz is an expert on brain health. She's an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University and directs a neuro fit lab which has attracted nearly one million dollars to support her research program on the effects of exercise for brain health. Dr. Heisz received her PhD in cognitive neuroscience and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in brain health and aging at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto. Her research examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition in young adults, older adults, and individuals with Alzheimer's disease. We talk about what happens in your brain when you exercise, the mental and physical benefits of working out, the immediate versus long-term goals of exercising regularly, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Why is it hard to exercise regularly? 03:51 The neurological activity during exercise 06:14 Abusive drugs versus exercise on dopamine affect 11:01 Do something challenging when you’re having cravings 15:55 Some abusive drugs take more time to recover from 22:18 Exercises to lower your stress level 26:21 At what time of the day should you exercise? 31:04 Finding your sweet spot when exercising 34:16 The value of short burst of movement 38:01 When working out, don’t focus too much on the goal 42:39 Our moodiness breaks down our body Episode Resources: Jennifer Heisz | LinkedIn, Instagram Neuro Fit lab Move The Body, Heal The Mind Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Melissa Ambrosini. Melissa is a best-selling author of multiple books including Mastering Your Mean Girl and her latest release, Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy. She's a TEDx speaker and host of the wildly popular podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show. We talk about the burden of feeling guilty for not doing enough for our children, finding within yourself the voice that is focused on your true self, learning how to take control over your inner critic, the difference between healthy and unhealthy comparison and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Things to learn in the early stages of motherhood 04:17 When you used to not believe in marriage 06:10 Your soulmate eliminates that fear of having a relationship 10:36 Let’s talk about parent guilt 18:46 Your true self and your inner critic 22:10 The 4-step process to deal with your inner critic 36:57 The unhealthy comparison 46:59 Once you become healthy and happy again Episode Resources: Melissa Ambrosini | Website, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Shop The Melissa Ambrosini Show Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Josh Peck. Josh has established himself as one of Hollywood's rising talents, making the seamless transition between child actor to leading man. He is best known for his role on the Nickelodeon phenomenon, Drake and Josh, for which he received a kid's choice nomination. The series premiere was watched by 3.2 million viewers, Nickelodeon's highest rated series premiere in nearly 10 years. Josh is also 14 years sober and has such an amazing and inspiring story, which I think y'all are going to get a lot out of. Josh is also the author of the memoir, Happy People Are Annoying, which is the occasion for today's chat. We talk about his weight loss journey, how it started, the motivation that kept him going, and how the need to lose weight led to addiction. Josh also shares his views on parenthood, the stories of people he got acquainted with during his recovery, the emotional disconnection with his family that he managed to patch up, and so many more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Staying sober for 14 years 04:59 Be the model you want your kids to be 08:01 Becoming a first-time father 11:15 Ways our body weight can manifest 14:11 The inspiration and motivation to lose weight 18:27 Getting introduced into drugs 23:11 Living a normal life despite starring in a TV series 25:23 A good life is a result of a good living 28:21 Giving your time in a charitable way 32:17 You can only relate to someone who shares similar experiences 34:39 Prioritizing first the things that truly matter 38:39 Taking a break from acting 45:34 Dealing with rejection never gets easier 48:57 When you give love, you receive love Episode Resources: Josh Peck | Twitter, Instagram Happy People are Annoying Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. John Delony, a national best-selling author, mental health and wellness expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He holds two PhDs, one in counselor education and supervision and another in higher education administration. Before joining Ramsey Solutions, John spent two decades working as a senior leader at multiple universities, a professor and researcher, and crisis responder. Now as a Ramsey personality, he teaches people how to reclaim their lives from the madness of the modern world. This is actually Dr. Delony's second appearance on the pod. We talk about the issues most people of us are dealing with, how to realign your thoughts when it's full of negativity, what’s keeping us anxious and how to manage anxiety, the truth behind most relational disconnection, simple but solid tips for struggling parents and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:35 The most common issues our society face 06:25 How can we reconnect to ourselves and the people around us 10:25 Changing your thoughts is a practice 17:09 Why we’re constantly anxious 23:24 When you stop sleeping well 29:57 The truth about loneliness and relational disconnection 34:43 Parenting tip: Stop putting your career first 40:32 When we’re acting like a child instead of being a parent 46:15 Make kids know they have a role in the family Episode Resources: Dr. John Delony | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Books The Dr. John Delony Show Ramsey Solutions Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Alexis Haines. Alexis hosts the raw and resonant podcast Recovering from Reality, a platform for people who would rather wake the fuck up rather than have more “fun problems”. Inspired by her public journey from reality TV sensation and heroin addiction to sobriety, motherhood, and wellness, Alexis is living proof that you can heal yourself, recover from addiction and inspire others along the way. Her first hand experience of substance abuse, combined with the explosive effects of social media storytelling turned her rock bottom into a reinvention tour, igniting a movement to eradicate shame around the stories that inevitably save us if we are brave enough to share them with others. We talk about the different forms of addiction and how different people break free from them, the fear of relapsing and having a hard time staying sober, this deeply rooted belief system that limits us to remain rooted in the past instead of evolving, turning a difficult relationship with family into healing and reconciliation and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:36 We are all empaths 09:03 The fear of relapsing 12:52 Solid daily routine and practice 15:12 Our deeply engraved belief system 20:26 It’s okay to not be okay 28:02 Setting boundaries to function properly 40:15 When did real healing happen? 45:35 The victim, the perpetrator, and the rescuer Episode Resources: Alexis Haines | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Book Recovering From Reality Oro House Recovery Centers Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Sal Di Stefano. You may know Sal as one of the hosts of the Mind Pump Podcast, a show that exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more. Sal picked up his first weight at the age of 14. Fitness was a way for him to apply hard work and effort towards changing and re-inventing himself. He wanted to shift the direction of the fitness industry from an aesthetic insecurity based industry to a self love and self care health industry. We talk about formulating an effective fat loss strategy, the difference between a group class training and individualized training, how people managed to stick to working out and get to enjoy it, and eating the right food for best results. We also talk about using exercise as a tool to achieve a quality life. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:41 Which one is the better fat loss strategy? 05:53 What happens in your body when you build muscles 11:44 The varying levels of resistance training 24:04 The perfect workout routine for an average person 32:05 Class training versus individualized training 38:01 How can people successfully stick to a workout plan? 47:04 Think of exercise as a tool to improve your quality of life 50:12 Why we shouldn’t disregard our diet 01:02:29 When do you need to eat less or eat more? Episode Resources: Mind Pump Podcast Sal Di Stefano | Facebook, YouTube, Book Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Maya Shankar. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator, Executive Producer, and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, which Apple recently awarded as the Best Show of the Year 2021. Maya was a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale. We talk about the cognitive science behind how we adapt to changes based on the choices we have and the choices we eventually make, either by staying stagnant in a frustrating situation or finding the will to reintegrate ourselves back into the world. We also discuss all things habit change, decision making, letting go of the past, how to remain optimistic during adversity (using science backed tools) and more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Understanding where your weaknesses lie 06:39 What is adaptive choice architecture? 10:33 The Identity Foreclosure 16:53 Either get stuck into a frustrating situation or jump back into the world 21:50 Habits form through taking small steps 25:22 Practice gratitude 32:53 When you only assume the worst in any situation 37:46 Tell your mind what matters to you Episode Resources: Maya Shankar | Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook A Slight Change of Plans Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome former MLB player Darryl Strawberry. Darryl played 17 years in the major leagues, he won four world series, and went to eight all-star games. But today we're gonna have a much different conversation. We're gonna talk about Darryl's incredible redemption story of hope, faith, and recovery. We discuss the challenges of being a top performing athlete and the pressure that comes with, how the pressure pushed him to a destructive lifestyle and addiction, and how faith ultimately led him to reformation and redemption. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Getting into addiction 05:24 Identity crisis lead to addiction 07:37 When the addiction becomes a problem 10:30 Overcoming addiction is not an overnight process 13:42 Who are you without the ‘uniform’? 17:38 Re-affirming faith with God 23:30 Understanding the map of life 43:13 Don’t leave your work undone 45:21 Bible scriptures to help guide you through Episode Resources: Finding Your Way Darryl Strawberry | Instagram, Facebook Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Gabrielle Bernstein. Gabby is a #1 New York Times Best Selling author and has written books such as “Super Attractor“ and “The Universe Has Your Back.” She is also the host of the rapidly growing “Dear Gabby” podcast where she provides real-time coaching advice as well as conversations with inspirational guests.The occasion for today’s convo revolves around her newest book “Happy Days:” The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace which should definitely be on your upcoming reading list. We talk about the different ways we can find healing by breaking down traumatic events in our life, why we disassociate ourselves from past trauma, and how addiction and the other embodiment of self protection and self preservation can become our source of strength. We also chat about why the universe has your back during hard times and more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:47 Are we brave enough to face the cause of our trauma 05:10 The reason why we disassociate from a traumatic memory 08:37 Be transparent about your shortcomings 15:01 There’s so much your faith can give you 19:59 Ways to break down traumatic events 23:28 Embracing the recovering addict in you 25:40 Working around your temper Episode Resources: Gabby Bernstein | Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Books Buy Gabby’s latest book here Dear Gabby Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. Nicole Beurkens, the only doctoral licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in psychology, education and nutrition. Dr. Beurkens is the world's leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 22 plus year career to providing parents with simple, effective, and research-based strategies that get to the root of children's attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges, so they can reach their highest potential. We talk about why yelling at your kids is counterproductive when they aren’t doing what they’re supposed to do, what parents need to focus on to strengthen connection with their children, why what we feed them greatly impacts their physical, mental, and emotional developments, and how to not get our children addicted to mobile devices. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:53 The biggest questions around parenting 02:00 During tough moments, focus on what you can do for your child 06:04 Yelling at your kids is counterproductive 08:59 Kids need us to set and maintain consistent boundaries 14:02 Pause before you respond in difficult moments 17:43 The real job parents need to focus on 23:27 Contributing factors to children’s anxiety 26:10 Why daily physical movement and proper sleep is important 29:29 Simple physical activities are highly beneficial 32:09 How to take control of your child’s diet 35:49 Why kids are getting addicted to the screen 40:04 How to have a healthy relationship with devices 46:01 Regulating children’s screen time 52:31 You need to be open with your kids 58:33 Continuously engage with your children Episode Resources: Dr. Nicole Beurkens | Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn The Better Behavior Show Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Shawn Johnson. Shawn is an olympic gold medalist, a DWTS champion and a New York Times best selling author. But, she is much more than that. She is also a Mom, a wife and an excellent role model. What inspires me most about her is her continued pursuit to become her best, her commitment to her family and her gift of vulnerability to help others. We chat about that as well as societal pressure, managing perfectionism, shifting the perspective on failure, believing in yourself when no one else will and why it’s OKAY to start over. Shawn Johnson East is a former artistic gymnast and a 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medalist. She is also the 2007 all-around World Champion, and a five-time Pan American Games gold medalist, winning the team titles in 2007 and 2011, as well as titles in the all-around, uneven bars, and balance beam in 2007. In May 2009, she topped season eight of Dancing with the Stars, and in November 2012 she earned second place on the all-star edition. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Big goal for Shawn in 2022 03:33 Managing stress and pressure as a parent 06:26 Starting over is more exciting than getting stuck in the past 13:29 Know that you’re strong enough to get past the test 16:28 How society views failure 22:31 Changing your relationship with yourself 25:18 Sports entertainment is the opposite of sharing vulnerability 29:06 You become who you’re around with 32:42 Struggles with perfectionism addiction 35:30 Avoiding self sabotage 38:10 What is Mom Guilt? 42:27 Always keep your priorities in order Episode Resources: Shawn Johnson | Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices