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Today, we welcome Dr. Drew Ramsey to talk about nutritional psychiatry, from how our food choices affect our mood and how food should be included when talking about mental health to accepting anxiety as part of our response system and why alcohol is awful for anxiety and depression. Dr. Ramsey is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. He is one of psychiatry’s leading proponents of using dietary change to help balance moods, sharpen brain function and improve mental health. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and in active clinical practice in New York City where his work focuses on the clinical treatment of depression and anxiety. 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 Myth: The important value in talking about food is around meat 07:45 Different therapeutic uses of food 11:29 What we eat dictates how we feel 15:18 There is no talk about food in mental health 20:30 Anxiety is big part of our intuition 27:41 Exposure to the things that make you anxious 31:16 What is catastrophization? 34:10 Food change takes more than 30 days 39:07 Alcohol is awful for anxiety and depression 46:52 Setting the clocks and getting the early morning light 55:53 Foods to avoid Episode Resources: Drew Ramsey | Website, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Books Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Mallory Ervin to talk about self validation, from being an overachiever and putting too much value on your appearance to a lifestyle change, how not to relapse and revert back to your part self, and what living fully truly means. Mallory is a Kentucky grown, Nashville living dreamer that had a roundabout way of arriving to today. From her time in Miss America to being a three time contestant on the reality show Amazing Race, it all began by sharing her love of fashion & beauty and quickly transformed into a platform for impact. She hosts the Living Fully podcast where brings the stories and lessons she and her guests have learned to help you awaken to your best life and truly begin LIVING FULLY. 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. 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 01:21 The pitfalls in our lives happen gradually 05:18 When being an achiever becomes your identity 11:45 People looking up to you and expecting you to do something 18:54 Stripping the attachments to your appearance 24:04 What you can do to avoid relapsing 31:29 Kids are different and they need different things 38:53 Adversity is a driver and builder of the greatest people 46:32 Take the time to gain your footing again 52:06 Your fears will make you vulnerable Episode Resources: Mallory Ervin | Website, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Living Fully: Dare to Step into Your Most Vibrant Life Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Nedra Tawwab to talk about self-awareness and setting boundaries, how one can set personal boundaries without offending the other person, upholding them for your mental health, having difficult conversations with people you haven’t been in constant contact with, and why you need to seek help from the right person. Nedra Glover Tawwab is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 14 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others. 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 01:00 The lack of self-awareness when something isn’t right 04:59 We have to accept we can’t do everything 06:51 Many of us are trained to take care of others needs first 08:53 Everything is not about you 11:47 How to set boundaries without sounding offensive 14:01 It’s best not to overthink when having sincere conversations 18:39 Are you talking to the right person? 22:37 How to get help when you’re dealing with a family member’s addiction 29:18 Things you'd rather be doing than using social media 33:06 Why you need to exit a relationship properly 36:50 Preserving relationships while honoring your boundaries 39:43 We don’t have to make the same mistakes twice 42:29 Look at conflict as a learning experience 44:29 The truth about making compromises Episode Resources: Nedra Tawwab | Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Books Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Johann Hari to talk about focus, from why we are rapidly losing focus and why many are having a hard time concentrating on one task to how technology is playing a major role in this dilemma, the correlation between sleep and diet, and why working too much affects our quality of work. Johann Hari is a British writer who has authored two New York Times best-selling books. They have been translated into 38 languages, and been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky, from Elton John to Naomi Klein. His TED talks have been viewed more than 80 million times. The first is named ‘Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong’. The second is entitled ‘This Could Be Why You Are Depressed or Anxious’. His latest book, ‘Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention’, was released in January 2022. 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 01:38 Why is focus so important? 05:18 The switching between tasks damages our focus 15:00 Changing to a healthy diet is difficult but necessary 21:26 Correlation between sleep and poor nutrition 28:19 The technology we use is designed to hack and invade our attention 39:44 Pre-commitments to effectively lessen your screen time 41:42 Consider mastering the flow state 45:19 How do you actually focus on one task at a time? 50:27 Working too much is exhausting us and our quality of work 54:36 The truth about addiction Episode Resources: Johann Hari | Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome AnnaLynne McCord to talk about her personal journey, from the misdiagnosis of being bipolar and being open about her Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) to her process of healing, acceptance, and self-awareness. AnnaLynne is an American actress, writer, director and producer. Known for playing the vixen, vamp and roles of a darker nature, McCord first gained prominence in 2007 as the scheming Eden Lord on the FX television series Nip/Tuck. She is the President of "Together1Heart" which empowers women and children victimized by human-trafficking and sexualized violence. In 2009, McCord was awarded a U.S. Congressional Honor by Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa De Lauro for her anti-trafficking work. 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 03:06 Being defined by something you can’t remember 06:53 The brain protects its ability to survive 11:56 The DID journey 18:16 Misconceptions about DID 24:46 The need for a split when portraying a character 32:14 Not acknowledging your trauma will make you sick 39:57 Inner child work first and then work on those boundaries 47:45 Toxic patterns to unlearn and how to heal from them 53:59 Living in a body with a powerful mind 01:05:27 The story that you have to uphold is always exhausting 01:09:50 Don’t focus on someone else’s journey 01:14:41 Best practices for self-awareness 01:19:55 Love is the complete acceptance of what is Episode Resources: AnnaLynne McCord | Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Unzipped Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. Nate Zinsser to talk about becoming confident in life, at work, and with different relationships. From having an open mind, an optimistic outlook, and having a balanced mindset to training yourself to develop self confidence, the work needed to stay confident, and the common misconceptions of confidence and the helpful ways to sustain it. Dr. Zinsser is an expert in the psychology of human performance who consults with individuals and organizations seeking a competitive edge. He has been at the forefront of applied sport psychology for over thirty years. With a PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia, Dr Zinsser has taught at William Patterson College, East Stroudsburg University, and in the University of Virginia’s Continuing Education Division. 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 01:13 Maintaining a very open and optimistic outlook 03:42 People taking control of their situation 07:27 The mentally tough people maintains a balance 10:52 Practice to make yourself your best friend 17:32 How do you encourage somebody to build self-confidence? 20:20 Steady progress will not be a linear progression 23:36 When we’re putting it on ourselves for the wrong reason 28:05 Be a little tougher on oneself after every victory 31:25 3 misconceptions about confidence 35:18 Helpful tips when you’re struggling to build confidence Episode Resources: Dr. Nate Zinsser | Website, Twitter The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Jason Tartick to talk about relationships, entrepreneurship, and celebrity life. From identifying how you can reach your goals, fake confidence, and expressing yourself freely to living with anxiety, figuring out the drive that motivates you, and how to make the best first impression. Jason is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker and the host of Apple’s Top Charting Business Podcast “Trading Secrets”. After 10 years of working in Corporate Banking he took a detour into reality television to be a contestant on Season 14 of ABC’s, The Bachelorette. Jason is also a renowned professional business speaker. In April 2022, Jason will be launching his first book of his series centered around the roadmap to restarting your career. 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 01:13 When you’re setting goals without understanding what it would take to get there 05:28 The things that you can continuously work on 09:38 Use the people you’re envious of as motivation 12:09 When your confidence is built on glass 15:14 Get comfortable with expressing yourself openly 19:12 Simplifying things to make it more digestible for the masses 22:49 Situational anxiety turns into a generalized anxiety 26:41 What you can do to control your anxiety 35:25 When you're in a relationship, you're in a partnership 40:21 Benchmarking yourself to others 43:52 How to make the best first impression 52:16 You need to figure what’s going to drive you 54:32 First, start with identifying what the issue is Episode Resources: Jason Tartick | Website, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok Restart Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Alice Johnson to talk about her remarkable story as a former federal prisoner. From using her writing skills to change the lives of women inmates to being denied clemency multiple times and using faith to surpass her dark days. Now a free woman, she continues to advocate for the freedom of other women who share similar stories. Alice Marie Johnson is an American criminal justice reform advocate and former federal prisoner. She was convicted in 1996 for her involvement in a Memphis cocaine trafficking organization and sentenced to life imprisonment. In June 2018, After serving 21 years in prison, she was released from the Federal Correctional Institution, Aliceville, in June 2018 after U.S. President Donald Trump exercised executive powers to grant clemency. And in August 2020, Trump granted Alice a full and unconditional pardon. 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 01:19 Growing up in a very close-knit community 05:35 A time of extreme segregation 11:56 The gift of writing 16:16 Getting addicted to gambling 24:06 The estimated amount that triggered a life sentence 30:27 To live a life of service and in service 34:50 Creating an impact in this dark place 42:09 Being denied clemency multiple times 47:55 October became a huge blessing 54:00 When it’s time to leave prison 01:02:49 What is the First Step Act? 01:09:14 Forgiving someone is freeing Episode Resources: Alice Johnson | Book Alice Johnson | Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn Taking Action for Good Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. Julie Smith to talk about how the root of anxiety is different for everybody and why it affects how we respond to it, different ways to deal with our “dark” space, and why managing stress is work in progress. Dr. Julie is a Clinical Psychologist chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). She is also an online educator, blogger, and owner of a private practice in Hampshire, England. She devoted her career to learning everything she can about adult mental health and the intricacies of the human mind. 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 00:54 “Why has nobody told me this before?” 04:06 How to get better at getting out of your “dark” place 09:53 Accept that some days aren’t going to be good days 13:56 Juggling through a busy day 17:56 The misconception about stress 22:48 What you can do to manage stress 28:09 The root of anxiety is different for everybody 30:40 We all experience anxiety 33:12 The anxious feeling is normal but not always an accurate reflection of what’s best for you 37:09 How we conceptualize fear and anxiety makes a difference 38:58 Anything that says will eliminate anxiety probably won’t work 40:48 Top ways to face your fears 46:52 Why it’s okay to welcome all types of emotions Episode Resources: Dr. Julie Smith’s Website | Instagram Dr. Julie’s Latest Book Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Mike Posner where we talk about his climb to the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, how to not let fame get into his head, & how he practices self care. Mike Posner is an American Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, poet, and record producer. His debut album which was released in 2010 is called, 31 Minutes to Takeoff that includes the US Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single “Cooler than Me” as well as the top 20 single “Please Don’t Go”. In March 2017, he released his first book of poetry, Tear Drops & Balloons. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Mike on climbing Mount Everest 03:18 Lessons he shared to the Ohio kids 07:40 Overcoming mental blocks 12:26 Taming ego & using fame to fill it up 16:40 Spirituality 19:40 Mike’s self care routine 22:30 How to not get addicted to fame 26:46 What made the climb to Mount Everest worth it? 34:08 What’s next for Mike Posner? 35:32 Effects of going all-in on his health 42:45 Struggling with normalcy 48:40 Paying attention to the thoughts inside your head 50:35 Mike’s favorite song Episode Resources: ​@Mike Posner on his WHM training for Mt. Everest | The Wim Hof Podcast The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle Mike Posner - A Real Good Kid Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Mel Robbins to talk about how the mind always defaults back to past trauma when dealing with emotions, defining motivation to effectively change our habits, and the amount of self work needed to develop skills for self empowerment. Mel is one of the leading voices in personal development and transformation and a New York Times Bestselling author. Her work includes The High 5 Habit, The 5 Second Rule, six #1 bestselling audiobooks, the #1 podcast on Audible, as well as signature online courses that have changed the lives of more than half a million students worldwide. 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 00:44 Motivation alone doesn't change a habit 06:51 Getting control over your negative self talk 09:23 What you say to yourself matters the most 13:44 Your mind presents a world that matches your negative dialogue 21:18 Every "WHY" answers to the thing that you want the most 26:32 Build the skill of self empowerment 28:38 Manifestation is not a one-step process 40:06 Patterns are familiar and they just repeat automatically 46:24 When your stored tension and trauma activates 50:23 Every single day, develop and practice your skills 56:47 Top tools you can use in moments of stress 01:01:54 Stop being too hard on yourself Episode Resources: Mel Robbins | Website Mel Robbins on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube The High 5 Habit The 5 Second Rule Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon where we talk about how to build muscle mass the right way, common misconceptions about protein, and tips on how you can start your muscle building journey. Dr. Lyon received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she studied vitamin and mineral metabolism, chronic disease prevention and management and the physiological effects of diet composition. Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Why it’s important to build muscle 04:38 How to build muscle the right way 07:06 Recommended resistance training exercises 08:23 Why people think that lifting weights equate to injury 10:10 Common mistakes people make in the gym 11:11 Biggest markers to know if it’s a good workout 13:30 How to optimize protein intake 15:52 Some easy ways to get more protein in your diet 17:29 Why is protein so important when it comes to building muscle? 20:20 The wider the waistline, the lower the brain volume 22:41 Other things that could happen if you let muscles atrophy too much 24:50 Types of protein to eat 28:12 Locally raised vs. basic store based quality meat 35:16 How to implement carbohydrates in an effective muscle building plan 39:35 Starting midlife to benefit in the future 40:59 The right protocol to get started in lifting weights for overweight people 41:48 Getting over the fear of judgement in exercising & going to the gym 43:47 Having a healthy life despite of a busy schedule 45:19 Dr. Gabrielle’s top five food picks Episode Resources: Meet My Mentor - Dr Donald K. Layman Dr Gabrielle Lyon Youtube Dr. Gabrielle Lyon website Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Rachel Hollis where we talk about how you can learn from mistakes, finding the support system you need during hard times, and what are the things you can do so you can rebuild your life. Rachel is a #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author and a motivational speaker. She authored three self-help books including Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing. Aside from keeping herself busy with her podcast, The Rachel Hollis Podcast, she's also founded The Hollis Company, a media company that exists to arm people with the tools to make positive and lasting change. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Why it’s been important for her to understand her mental health 03:42 Intent vs. impact 05:37 Rebuilding her confidence & learning from mistakes 08:07 Effects of putting stuff out into the world when you’re angry 11:14 Learning from people who also makes mistakes 14:01 What inspired her to make this comeback? 18:10 Having your real friends during hard times is important 20:33 You don’t always need to make people understand you 24:12 You will always remember who you really are 30:36 Learning how to handle fear about finances 34:22 How she got declined in getting her first credit card 38:35 Understanding what’s going on in your cycle so you can build your life 43:03 What will change in terms of her work & message 44:40 Manifestation & law of attraction 47:46 What to do if you’re having a bad day Episode Resources: Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals by Rachel Hollis The Rachel Hollis Podcast Can You See Trauma in the Brain? with Bestselling Author Rachel Hollis | Scan My Brain Why the Inside Matters by Dr. Wayne Dyer “Defend is the first act of war.” by Byron Katie Kenny Rogers: Career Reflections and Advice to New Musicians Morning Pages by Julia Cameron Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this last week of 2021 (12/27-12/31) we have something special for you. Each day we will re-release one of the top 5 most popular episodes of the past year. We will resume our regular schedule with a new episode on 1/3/2021. Have a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! Best of 2021 #1: The Holistic Psychologist (Dr. Nicole LePera) - A Masterclass on How to Heal Your Past and Do the Inner Work (Originally released 2/1/21) I bet many of you reading this are feeling stuck in some way. Whether it’s in your business, in your personal life or your relationships I am sure you’ve been wanting to finally break free from your past and heal. I am going to share a little secret with you. Even though your life isn’t “chaotic” it doesn’t mean that unhealthy behaviors aren’t holding you back from living your best life. Struggling to make change, self-sabotage, people-pleasing, addictions, constant feelings of anxiety/fear/stress, toxic relationships, feeling unfulfilled…. These are all signs that you are stuck and living in the past. I got you thinking now, didn’t I? I have been tracking down this person to get this interview for quite some time and after hearing who it is you will understand why. Her approach to healing is extraordinarily popular because of the way that it empowers people to have control over their thoughts, emotions, and actions. Remember, healing and doing the work is a daily practice. It certainly isn’t easy and takes time. There are many tools that can help you on your journey and she and I will discuss them all. But please, remember that the goal isn’t to implement these all at once. It’s simply to start small and begin to build new healthy habits one by one that will allow you to become your best self. Doing this will help you finally escape from the prison of your past so that you can be free to become the person you aspire. Many of you will recognize today's guest from her highly popular social media platform. Some of you have may have participated in her selfhealers circle or have reposted or have seen some of her viral content. I am very excited that Dr. Nicole LePera or as many of you know her The Holistic Psychologist is joining me on the show today. She is here to provide a masterclass on all things healing, including doing the inner work and holistic psychology. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, she often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients— and for self— she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. Her book “How to do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal From Your Past, and Create Your Self" is set to be released on March 9th but is available now for presale. Her book should undoubtedly be on your must read list for the spring. We discuss why fitness can be a catalyst for change, why therapy alone won’t heal you, how to stop feeling stressed and anxious when you have nothing to be stressed about, how to know if you have experienced trauma and how to develop self awareness and belief in yourself so that you can feel worthy and stop repeating old patterns, heal and thrive and more! Connect with Nicole: Website: https://yourholisticpsychologist.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist More on BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this last week of 2021 (12/27-12/31) we have something special for you. Each day we will re-release one of the top 5 most popular episodes of the past year. We will resume our regular schedule with a new episode on 1/3/2021. Have a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! Best of 2021 #2: Arielle Lorre - A Deep Dive On Addiction, Recovery, Wellness & Managing Anxiety (Originally released 4/1/21) Today’s guest on the show is Arielle Lorre. You might recognize her from her hit podcast, The Blonde Files Podcast, or from her popular Instagram page, where she shares mouth-watering recipes, as well as incredible health and wellness tips. What really inspires me about Arielle is her recovery journey. After nearly losing her battle with addiction, Arielle decided to turn her life around by relentlessly pursuing health and happiness and by sharing what she learned along the way. Arielle just recently celebrated 7 years of sobriety. I am sure you are anxious to learn more about Arielle’s rise to success, but you will have to listen to the episode to hear the full story. But what I will say now, is that her addictions led her to being arrested for a DUI, she had multiple grand mal seizures, and she ended up blacking out periodically for several months before finally getting sober. Arielle opens up in detail about what led her down that destructive path, and more importantly, she shares her comeback story. We will also discuss how meditation, fitness, and community have helped her with her sobriety, and how she currently manages her anxiety in a way that is healthy and supports her recovery. Connect with Arielle: Website : https://theblondefiles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellelorre More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this last week of 2021 (12/27-12/31) we have something special for you. Each day we will re-release one of the top 5 most popular episodes of the past year. We will resume our regular schedule with a new episode on 1/3/2021. Have a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! Best of 2021 #3: Holocaust Survivor Dr. Edith Eger on Finding Faith, Forgiveness, Hope and Freedom (Originally released 2/15/21) Viktor Frankl states “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Unfortunate events, trials and hardships will always come. But what defines us isn’t the situation itself, it’s our response. Control what you can, focus your energy on the positive and have faith that things will get better. While this approach won’t guarantee you success, the alternative certainly will push you further away from it. My guest today is a survivor of one of the most horrific, challenging and dark times the world has ever seen: the Holocaust. As a teenager, she and her family were sent to Auschwitz, one of the most horrendous concentration camps of that time. Dr. Edith Eger who is 93 years old, joins me on the show today. She is a highly sought after psychologist, author and keynote speaker. Edie, as her friends affectionately call her, obtained her doctorate in psychology and learned to use her imprisonment at Auschwitz as a powerful analogy for the prisons we create in our own minds. Her mission is now to inspire others to discard their limitations and find renewal and freedom within themselves. After becoming a New York Times Bestselling Author with her memoir, "The Choice," Dr. Eger wrote a hands-on guide to overcoming trauma called "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life." It was released last fall. Topics discussed: How Dr. Edith’s faith in God evolved through the years and even during those hard times. Advice for someone who's in the moments of feeling spiritually lost, and they just don't know what to believe in How to be able to redefine who you were as a person, despite your past How going back to Auschwitz helped Dr. Edith to move through that dark time in her life. Mom of Dr. Edith’s last words and how it helped her navigate through all the horrible experiences and turned them into something positive Dr. Edith’s advice for the people as a society to come together and display a sense of unity Things that Dr. Edith regrets Dr. Edith’s opinion about the word “rejection” Dr. Edith talks about forgiveness The difference between belief and faith Connect with Dr. Edith Eger: Website: https://dreditheger.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.editheger/ Thank you to today's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this last week of 2021 (12/27-12/31) we have something special for you. Each day we will re-release one of the top 5 most popular episodes of the past year. We will resume our regular schedule with a new episode on 1/3/2021. Have a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! Best of 2021 #4: Tony Horton - Creator of P90x Shares Why He Left Beachbody and His Journey of Reinvention (Originally released 2/18/21) Today on the podcast I have the pioneer in the online program creation space and the man that helped put the company Beachbody on the map with his revolutionary workout program, P90X. Listen, I have been a trainer now for almost a decade and I have seen many online workout programs come and go and this one has managed to weather the storms. I think you are going to really enjoy hearing more about the journey of Tony Horton. Tony is on the show today and as I hinted he is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling P90X®fitness series. He is also a best selling author and one of the most motivating people you will ever come across. He shares the ins and outs of how he went from training rockstars like Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen to getting started with Beachbody and creating arguably one of the most popular fitness programs of all time. He is going to walk you along that path as well as talk about why he split from Beachbody and was actually “scared to death” afterwards. We discuss how Tony reinvented himself afterwards and what he is up to now. We also talk about a recent massive health scare that Tony experienced and how it impacted his mental health and how he has bounced back since. This episode is going to hit home with many and is going to help inspire and give you the tools needed to have success even when you have failed time and time again. You will also gain a lot of insight on how to truly create a meaningful transformation from one of the most popular fitness coaches of all time. Topics discussed: Tony’s workout routine How did Tony’s workout program start and how they do it when there’s still no social media The inspiration behind P90X Tony Horton and Carl Daikeler and how they met The most fulfilling part for Tony In life after Beachbody, how did the sequels end up doing, and which are the most popular ones Looking back, would Tony wish in some shape or fashion that he would have just stopped after P90x? What was the main reason behind why they parted ways 2 years ago? Did Tony feel like he was at a low point after he called it quits with Beachbody? Does Tony ask himself questions like, “Who am I? Who am I anymore without Beachbody?” Tony’s advice for the people that just can't seem to find success. Tony’s story about the illness he experienced years ago How did Tony’s health scare affect his mental health? Tony’s advice for someone to create a meaningful transformation Connect with Tony Horton here Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this last week of 2021 (12/27-12/31) we have something special for you. Each day we will re-release one of the top 5 most popular episodes of the past year. We will resume our regular schedule with a new episode on 1/3/2021. Have a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! Best of 2021 #5: Dr. Shefali On Healing Toxic Patterns, Setting Healthy Boundaries, Conscious Parenting and Embracing Divorce (Originally released 6/07/21) Today’s conversation is going to challenge you. It’s going to push you and hopefully open your eyes to different perspectives on subjects like divorce, healing, boundaries, parenting and relationships. My guest is not only a New York Times best selling author, she is also a clinical psychologist whose work focusing on parenting, family dynamics and mindful living is flat-out revolutionary. I am so excited to interview Dr. Shefali. You may be familiar with her paradigm-shifting books including “The Conscious Parent”. Her newest book “A Radical Awakening” will be the focus of our chat today. Dr. Shefali’s unique ability to blend clinical psychology with eastern mindfulness is quite inspiring and changing lives. Our conversation today touches on becoming aware of toxic patterns and taking the steps to heal from them. Dr. Shefali and I discuss the tricky subject of divorce. This includes her sharing her own recent experience with it and how she embraced her divorce and it led to massive personal growth. Dr. Shefali shares her thoughts on marriage and what she believes makes it work. We talk about the trendy topic of “boundaries” and how to set and uphold healthy ones specifically with family. We also cover conscious parenting, what Dr. Shefali does to be her best self and how to know if you are actually “healing.” and so much more! Topics discussed: We why live a "pattern" and not a "life" How to recognize and heal toxic patterns The tricky topic of divorce Dr. Shefali's recent experience with it How she embraced her divorce and it led to massive personal growth What makes a marriage work? How to set/uphold healthy boundaries (especially with family) How to tell if you are healing? Conscious parenting What Dr. Shefali does to be her best self Connect with Dr. Shefali here Buy Dr. Shefali's latest book "A Radical Awakening:" here Thank you to today's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC. Katie is the voice behind the highly popular brand "Wellness Mama" and The Wellness Mama podcast. She is A mom of six with a background in journalism and health and wellness. She took her health into her own hands and started researching to find answers to her own health struggles and her research turned into a blog and podcast that has turned into an amazing community. Katie has written over 1,500 blog posts, 3 books, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and wellness. What I discuss with Katie: 0:00 intro 2:47 Why did Katie want to quit Wellness Mama?! (& how she persevered) 7:09 Katie lost 100 lb! (& how it was connected to her emotions) 11:12 What were the signs that something needed to change? 13:36 Emotional/mental changes she made to transform her health 19:42 Making “peace” with past trauma 26:56 How do you know if your nervous system is impacting your physical health? 30:37 Creating family systems to improve efficiency and reduce stress (she has 6 kids!) 36:12 Empowering her kids to make healthy choices and complete chores 42:19 How Katie stays productive as a parent, business owner etc… 46:42 Health tips for parents that are struggling with “burn out” 51:17 Katie and I talk health trends 54:26 Katie's latest endeavor... Episode Resources: Connect with Katie here Connect with Wellness Mama here Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Marci Hopkins. She is an award-winning TV host, creator and executive producer of Wake Up with Marci. Marci is a fearless voice in television who tackles a wide range of issues on her show, including mental health, domestic violence, divorce, addiction, trauma, social impact, health, wellness, and more. The conversations she has with her guests are candid with a mission to inspire and empower her audience to feel more hopeful and happy. She is a mother of two, philanthropist, sexual abuse survivor and is six years sober. What I discuss with Marci: 0:00 intro 2:47 What made Marci use alcohol to cope? 5:02 How peri-menopause impacted her mental health (& how she handled it) 6:31 Advice for those experiencing peri-menopause 9:19 The cycle of addiction (& how she got caught up in it) 11:18 Responding in a way that’s “healthy” after experiencing hardship 14:53 Insights on how to handle parents/loved ones that are battling addiction 21:48 How to know if it’s addiction or just a “bad habit” 26:21 Empowering people to share their stories & get help after going through something traumatic 33:29 The power of forgiveness and letting go of resentment 39:07 Tools for handling discomfort 44:44 Having faith even when life seems unfair 48:46 Advice for someone who is struggling with addiction Connect with Marci here Thank you to today's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D CNS. She is an internationally recognized nutritionist who has been a pioneer in diet, health and nutrition. Ann Louise continues breaking new ground in integrative and functional medicine and is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of over 35 books on health and nutrition and at age 70, she isn’t slowing down. Ann Louise also has overcome some massive adversity in her life as she suffered a near fatal concussion many years ago and truly believes that a positive mindset and resilience were vital to her recovery and key to living a long, healthy life. What I discuss with Anne Louise: 0:00 intro 2:49 Was longevity talked 40 years ago and why did she begin to explore it? 7:58 Her experience working at Bellevue hospital (director of nutrition at pediatric clinic) 9:05 Nutrition’s impact on mental health 10:05 The impact of “purpose” on longevity (if any…) 11:21 Eating foods that are native to your community (& which foods help with longevity) 14:23 Diet Myths (the one about keto may surprise you) 18:56 Anne Louise’s biggest tips to increase immunity 21:46 Simple health hacks 24:54 These health trends have lasted the “test of time” 26:30 Is it ever too late to detox your body (& how to do it…) 28:14 Ways to improve water filtration 31:12 Her favorite sources of healthy fats 34:15 How to stay positive after experiencing tragedy 38:43 Three Tips to live longer and happier 40:13 What’s next for her?! Episode resources: •Connect with Ann Louise on here Thank you to today's sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Catt Sadler. She is a three-time Emmy-winning journalist with twenty years on-air experience. Catt is well known for her work on E! Entertainment where she spent more than a decade contributing to E! News, E! News Weekend, Daily Pop, Live From E! and a myriad of network specials. She's also been a fixture on the red carpet covering high-caliber events and interviewing celebrities during awards season. Today she hosts the "It Sure is a Beautiful Day" podcast where she motivates her listeners to become the best version of themselves. Today’s conversation is going to go in a completely different direction as we are going to spend quite a bit of time talking about her personal life and get into subjects such as healing, parenting, relationships, spirituality, personal growth and more! What I discuss with Catt: 0:00 Intro 2:46 Does Catt like blind dates?! 3:34 Catt shares her journey of “being enough” 6:22 What prompted her healing journey? 9:56 What caused her to repeat unhealthy patterns? 12:47 Leaving something that is no longer serving you… 17:06 The fitness achievement that changed Catt’s life 20:26 Her unhealthy habits while she was working in entertainment 22:39 Life after leaving E! (Including how she reinvented herself) 29:55 What were the game changers in her healing journey? 35:52 Finding MEANING in the adversity 38:12 Was there a setback that became a BLESSING? 44:03 Handling difficult conversations 46:07 This interview she did went VIRAL 49:39 Top lessons she’s learned in 2021 (one might SURPRISE YOU) Episode resources: Connect with Catt on IG here Listen to her podcast here Thank you to today's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is an absolute MASTERCLASS on Forgiveness! Dr. Fred Luskin, Ph.D joins me today. He is the Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects and Senior Consultant in Health Promotion at Stanford University and is a Professor at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He presents lectures, workshops, seminars and trainings on the importance, health benefits and training of forgiveness, stress management and emotional competence throughout the country. Dr. Luskin holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Health Psychology from Stanford University What I discuss with Dr Luskin: 0:00 Intro 2:27 Why does he feel forgiveness is SO IMPORTANT (as a psychologist) 4:00 Dr. Luskin explains why forgiveness is so challenging 6:40 How to have a healthy relationship with resentment 10:57 Forgiving someone who is “unforgivable” 15:27 Steps you can take to forgive someone 21:56 When is it time to stop giving people chances? 24:27 What differentiates a boundary from a grudge? 27:44 Differences between “forgiveness” and “enabling” 30:25 How to forgive yourself… 35:07 Why the WAY you APOLOGIZE matters (and how to do it properly) 38:59 Tips for entering a conversation with someone where the goal is “forgiveness” 41:26 Healing after you have forgiven someone 46:18 How to know if you have ACTUALLY forgiven that person Thanks to this episode's sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid De La Mare-Kenny is a French American entrepreneur, author and wellness expert. I was introduced to Ingrid through our mutual friend and rockstar human Lauryn Bosstick. I immediately became enamored with Ingrid’s story and wanted to dive into it on the show. Ingrid’s life completely fell apart in her late twenties when she was arrested by the FBI and accused of internet fraud for selling jeans online. She was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison, which seemed quite harsh given the crime . She immediately appealed her case and fought tooth and nail for her freedom, her family and her life. Ingrid comes on the show today to share how clinging onto hope when her life felt impossible helped her win the appeal, overturn the sentence, be a mother to her kids and live to tell the story. What I discuss with Ingrid: •0:00 Intro •2:37 What led to the FBI showing up to arrest her?! •6:15 FBI arrests, charges and indicts Ingrid •8:02 The timeline between the arrest and sentencing (& appeal) •13:24 What kept Ingrid optimistic & gave her HOPE?! •17:15 This is when she felt hopeless… •19:22 Ingrid’s “Con Air” experience (but worse) •27:57 When does she finally get released? (homeland security had to get involved) •32:20 How to keep going when the odds are against you •35:07 How she adjusted to life after prison (& relationship with kids) •39:02 Why she started to share her story Did you enjoy this episode? Check out past episodes for more information-packed conversations that can help improve your lifestyle, or leave us a review! Episode resources: Visit Ingrid's website here Ingrid is on Amazon and Instagram More on Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitchell Eason is best known as a reality television personality, social media influencer and entrepreneur. He rose to fame after competing on Netflix’s The Circle. Mitchell is a serial entrepreneur who got started at just 8 years old with his first Landscaping Company. Since then, he has gone onto scale various businesses and his own personal brand to an outreach of millions. What’s most impressive about him is the level of maturity and emotional intelligence he possesses at such a young age which is why I wanted to bring him on. He is ONLY 23! You won't believe it after listening!!! What I discuss with Mitchell: 00:00 Intro 02:18 Mitchell’s mission to change the school system 05:52 How he used challenges as a kid to his advantage (started a business when he was EIGHT) 10:06 Transforming pain into success 13:03 Running a business as an EIGHT year old 18:05 How to be “SELF TAUGHT” 22:06 Why success at a young age was UNFULFILLING 25:52 How did he end up on Netflix? 30:40 Mitchell opens up about being a virgin (& why) 36:11 How does he handle PEER PRESSURE?! 42:27 What’s dating like? 46:30 Dealing with craving and temptation 53:04 Tips for communicating with kids & setting them up for success Did you enjoy this episode? Check out past episodes for more information-packed conversations that can help improve your lifestyle, or leave us a review! Episode resources: •Mitchell is on Instagram and TikTok More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly LeVeque joins me today for round two on the pod! Things get a bit emotional as she shares about a traumatic experience that changed her life forever and what the healing process has looked like. We also talk about avoiding the comparison trap, top nutrition tips for individuals and families and more! Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and celebrity health coach, and - most importantly - a mom of two little boys based in Southern California. Guided by a practical and always optimistic approach, Kelly helps clients improve their health, achieve their goals and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life. What I discuss with Kelly: 0:00 Intro 1:51 Kelly moved out of LA?! 3:49 How she stayed focused saving for her first house (this applies to ANY long term goal) 6:39 What helps her manage stress… 8:09 Avoiding the comparison trap (and why people do it) 11:07 Her BEST advice for accomplishing ANYTHING 12:08 Kelly’s best tips for boundaries with social media 13:39 How she helps her clients feel empowered to make the proper food choices 18:15 What’s the number one question clients have asked Kelly recently? 22:03 Top tips for eating healthy on the run 26:05 Kelly’s smoothie recipe 29:04 A traumatic pregnancy that changed her life forever 39:12 Her healing journey 43:04 Conquering fear in order to have another baby 46:54 Kelly recaps her second pregnancy (and how it was different) 49:12 How nearly losing Sebastian changed her parenting style 52:10 You must DO THIS to get your kids to eat healthy 56:54 How Kelly stays energized and productive 1:00:01 Tips for navigating body image Did you enjoy this episode? Check out past episodes for more information-packed conversations that can help improve your lifestyle, or leave us a review! Episode resources: Visit Kelly's website here Kelly is on Facebook and Instagram Sponsors for Today’s show: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a healthy holiday and thankful for y'all and your support! There has been a lot of requests for more "solo episodes," so I thought today would be a great time to do one on GRATITUDE. This episode is short and sweet and jam packed with practical steps you can take to experience more gratitude AND be more optimistic when things get difficult. What I cover today: 0:00 Intro 1:37 How gratitude can help you get through hard times 2:09 Easy steps to take Your gratitude list to the next level 5:31 How to REALLY show someone you’re grateful (with 3 SIMPLE examples) 10:00 How to Shift Your Perspective and be grateful for the moment & learn how to turn negatives into positives 14:34: Recap/Conclusion More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Bloom faced 90 years in prison and this is her story! Today she comes on the pod to share her journey of what it was like running the world’s largest underground poker game and why that led to being arrested by 17 FBI agents and facing decades in prison. She reveals how she beat the odds, escaped the jail time and got sober. Molly also talks about preparing for motherhood, what’s next for her and more! Molly Bloom is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game which was adapted into an award-winning film by Aaron Sorkin. Her book chronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world, where she made as much as $4 million per year. Her games featured hundreds of millions of dollars and included players like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck A-Rod and Tobey Maguire. She has appeared on media outlets such as Ellen, Vice, The Los Angeles Times, NPR and many others. What I Discuss with Molly: 00:00 Intro 02:04 How Molly started running one of the biggest poker games ever 06:10 Why the game became like a “drug” for her (and how) 12:24 When (and why) things took a turn for the worst 17:13 Molly’s assets are seized (-$9M in bank account) & 17 FBI agents arrest her 20:38 How she remained optimistic before her trial (she was facing 90 years in prison) 22:06 Did Molly end up going to prison? 25:16 Molly explains her addiction journey 28:44 What inspired her to get sober? 34:40 How Molly is preparing for motherhood 38:33 Life after Molly’s Game: What’s next for her? 41:50 How she cultivates power from within to transform her life 46:16 Simple tips for you to build something meaningful Did you enjoy this episode? Check out past episodes for more information-packed conversations that can help improve your lifestyle, or leave us a review! Episode Resources: •Molly Bloom | Instagram More on Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your gut slowly killing you? Find out why! Dr. B's episode was the MOST downloaded in 2020 and he comes back today for round two! In this episode, Dr. B digs deep into how integral our gut microbiome is. Our gut health, as backed by science, affects our mood, our health, our energy, and how we connect with the people around us. Also, exercise and proper food intake is not enough to sustain a healthy lifestyle, you need to put your bowels in the right rhythm too! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (@theguthealthmd), MD MSCI, (a.k.a. Dr. B) is a board certified gastroenterologist and gut health expert. Every day, he helps patients and members of his #plantfed community bounce back from restrictive and over-hyped diets, and into a whole new way of living and eating that produces the results they really want… permanently. What I Discuss with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: 00:00 Intro 01:31 Welcome back, Dr. B! 03:06 Is the hype on gut health justified? 06:32 Have you heard of The White Lotus show? 09:38 Time spent on social media takes away your self-time 13:38 What is Dysbiosis? 17:43 A supportive community helps us perform and persevere 23:56 We share our microbiome with people that we cohabitate with 27:19 What’s really happening on the inside? 28:59 Exercise without proper diet is just horrible 33:31 Signs that tell you have gut issues 37:14 Understand the root of the problem 39:11 The big three of food sensitivity 46:40 It’s not gluten sensitivity, it’s damaged gut microbiome 49:55 Dietary choices that reduce health risks 52:20 We need our bowels to be in a good rhythm 55:58 Dietary approach that is plant predominant Did you enjoy this episode? Check out past episodes for more information-packed conversations that can help improve your lifestyle, or leave us a review! Episode Resources: The Plant Fed Gut Dr. B is on Instagram and Facebook More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Tiffany Jenkins. Tiffany is the hilarious genius behind “Juggling the Jenkins”. She has over 6 million social media followers and counting! Tiffany is a wife, mother, best-selling author, content creator and recovering addict. While she is best known for her funny viral Facebook and YouTube videos, Tiffany is incredibly passionate about bringing awareness to mental illness. She speaks shamelessly, openly, and honestly about her past and addiction, as well as her struggles with depression and anxiety and has been featured on national television shows like The Today Show and The Doctors. Some things that Tiffany and I discuss: How she navigated early recovery after incarceration and how she currently manages her emotions and stress (& what's the hardest thing she is still grieving) How she DEVELOPED faith in God during the most chaotic time of her life and what was the turning point was for her transformation (it involves her Dad) What was the root cause of her addictive behavior and when did her addiction begin to spiral out of control (& how this involved her ex-boyfriend who was a police officer). Advice for someone who has a loved one that is struggling with addiction and how to know the difference between “showing love” and “enabling” (As well as words of wisdom for someone listening that’s struggling with addiction) How creating content and starting "Juggling the Jenkins" helped Tiffany overcome postpartum depression and we talk about her most popular video and why it's so relatable. Tiffany reveals her top parenting tips and we also talk about different tools to get out of a rut And Much More…. Connect with Tiffany here Connect with Doug here More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Wolynn joins me on the show today. Mark is the director of the Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco and is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma. His book It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle was the winner of the 2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award in psychology and has been translated into 22 languages. His articles have appeared in Psychology Today, Mind Body Green, MariaShriver.com, and others. Some things Mark and I discuss: How the cycle of generational trauma actually works (and an in depth look at how it’s different from other forms of trauma) Examples of how inherited trauma can impact your adult attachment style(s) and relationships Signs and symptoms that you may have generational trauma and common triggers that you might experience Tools to heal and break the cycle of inherited trauma and how to know if present-day anxiety/stress is caused by current life events versus generational trauma Practical steps to improve the relationship with your parents (& how to deal with parents that are problematic/have passed away) AND 3 ways unhealed parent relationships will impact your adult relationships Why you should pay attention to how much time you are looking at the past And much more... Connect with Mark here Connect with Doug here Special thanks to this episodes sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Madison Prewett. Madi is most notably known for being a finalist on Season 24 on ABC’s The Bachelor in 2020. But, what is most compelling about her is what she did before to prepare for that experience and how she has responded after. She now uses her social media platform of nearly 4 million to encourage and inspire others to stay true to themselves and become courageous regardless of the peer pressure or challenge that they are facing. Madi takes this same message to the next level in her new book “Made For This Moment: Standing Firm With Strength, Grace and Courage.” This book provides a behind the scenes look at how she navigated personal hardships in her life along with powerful insight on how to develop unshakable confidence, break free from labels and become the most authentic version of yourself. Some things we discuss: The moment when Madi knew that her faith was REAL (and not just something she did because of her parents) How she avoided easily accessible things like drugs, alcohol etc. in college after growing up in such a disciplined home Why it’s so important to prepare for hard times & challenges (and how to do it & also how to handle unexpected moments of challenge) How to become fearless and be more accepting of what life throws at you Lessons learned from being on “The Bachelor” (and how it helped her conquer biggest fears) The 3 keys that help Madi remain confident during moments of adversity (and how Madi turned her pain into purpose) What to do on the days you are feeling unmotivated… And much more… Connect with Madi here Buy her book here Connect with Doug here More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is my friend Simon Hill. Simon is a top nutritionist, working with folks like Chris Hemsworth, and hosts the Plant Proof podcast which is one of the top health & fitness podcasts in Australia. Simon is a true expert on all things nutrition—he has a Master's in nutrition science and has other nutrition degrees from places like Cornell. His new book, “The Proof Is In The Plants”, made its global debut earlier this week and is already a bestseller and sold out nearly everywhere. The good news is that you can still get his book on Audible and the link to buy it is in the show notes. The book provides a deep dive into all things nutrition, highlighting the benefits of a whole-food, mostly plant-based diet. While Simon practices a vegan diet himself, he is not dogmatic about no meat, and even believes that meat, dairy, and eggs can all be part of a very healthy diet. (He thinks the diet wars between the various groups are counterproductive.) Some of the things I discuss with Simon: Why controversial foods like Soy and Dairy CAN be HEALTHY Why all SCIENCE isn’t created EQUAL (and what the hierarchy of science is) How eating processed foods leads to overconsumption of calories Foods that increase/decrease your lifespan What to look for when choosing health accounts to follow on social media How to be plant-based AND eat animal products Simple wins to move towards eating an optimal diet (and what the science says about this) Cutting edge research on dairy, fermented foods, dark leafy greens and berries. And much more... Connect with Simon here Buy Simon's new book here Connect with Doug here More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terra Newell is a real life hero, survivor and lucky to be alive. Terra was attacked on August 20, 2016 in her apartment complex by John Meehan, her mother’s estranged husband. Terra fought him off and ended up fatally wounding him while doing so. Her story is at the center of the highly popular series and podcast, Dirty John. She joins me on the podcast today to talk in-depth about what REALLY went down with the Dirty John story. Some things we discuss: How John Meehan presented himself initially and conned Terra’s family. How did the situation begin to unravel and when did things start to take a turn for the worst Terra's prior self-defense training and how she knew the attack was coming. Terra narrates in detail what happened when she was attacked and what transpired afterward with her mother and law enforcement. How Terra healed from such a traumatic event and what her current relationships are like. Why toxic relationships are so hard to leave and how to exit one safely. And much more! Connect with Terra here Connect with Doug here Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dave Hollis. He Is the New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Own Way, host of the Rise Together podcast, health & fitness enthusiast and online coach works to inspire others to take control of their lives and create a future of fulfillment and purpose. Dave’s history includes CEO of a media start-up, former president of sales & distribution for the film studio at The Walt Disney Company, a talent manager across film, tv & music, and work in the publicity, research, and technology fields across the entertainment sector. In today’s episode we will cover: Exact steps he took to heal and rediscover his identity after his divorce Why you MUST become self-aware before you change (and how to do so) How he turned his anger towards God into hope Practical tools to overcome fear and make changes How he escaped the victim mindset in order to stop drinking How he created something magical out of the worst year of his life When did he realize how disconnected he was? and much more... Connect with Dave here Buy Dave's book here Connect with Doug here Special thanks to this episodes sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am joined by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik. They are the co-hosts of the highly popular podcast, Almost 30. Almost 30 is the go-to podcast for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and real, raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. The show has been downloaded over 30 million times and has been hailed as “The Best Wellness Podcast to Listen To Right Now” by Covetuer and nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeart Radio. In this episode, we take a deep dive into: The Importance of finding your “why” and how that will help you trust the process and overcome challenges (how this relates to purpose as well). Different forms of spirituality and how they can be used as a catalyst for personal growth. The reasons why we fall into “the comparison trap” (and how to avoid it) and how it differentiates between men and women. Why “wellness” isn’t just what you see in the mirror and what else you should measure. How moving thousands of miles apart actually improved their brand and brought Krista and Lindsey closer together (and how they did it). The do’s and don’t’s of starting a podcast (and how this can be applied to anything). And much more… Connect with Almost 30: https://almost30.com/ Connect with Doug: www.dougbopst.com More on Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Mauser is a songwriter, solo artist, pop/rock bandleader having spent more than two decades onstage and writing music. As of late, music has also become therapeutic for Matt, who lost his wife Christina in the January 2020 helicopter crash that also killed NBA great Kobe Bryant. Kobe and Matt became close when he hired Matt to create music for some projects of his. Kobe and Christina also worked together, coaching a girls' basketball team at the Mamba Sports Academy. Their loss was tragic to so many and it was unspeakably tough for Matt. Matt’s latest hit "Lost," was written during the aftermath of Christina's passing, the song reaches out to those who've experienced similar losses in their own lives. Millions of hearts were touched during his performance at America’s Got Talent earlier this year where he shared his devastating story while his 3 kids cheered him on. While he didn’t win the competition, he won the bigger battle by inspiring his kids to find light during times of darkness and to inspire them to chase their dreams. Today we get into the evolution of Matt’s journey as a musician, how he met Christina and the role she played in his music career. Matt and I chat about his intimate relationship with Kobe, what he really was like and the impact that Kobe had on his family. We also get deep on Matt’s grieving process after the crash, how fatherhood has changed, what’s next for him and more! Connect with Matt here Connect with Doug here More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is the most followed veterinarian on social media. Her deliberate and common-sense approach to creating vibrant health for companion animals has been embraced by millions of pet lovers around the world. Dr. Becker also writes and lectures extensively and serves as a wellness consultant for a variety of health-oriented organizations. Rodney Habib is one of the most influential pet health thought leaders in the world. He’s a filmmaker, multiple award-winning content creator and founder of Planet Paws - the world’s largest pet health page on Facebook. His first TEDx talk on pet health stands as the highest viewed TED talk in history pertaining to dogs. Together they have penned a new book called “The Forever Dog” which is a masterclass start to finish on how to maximize the health, longevity, and quality of life of your dog. In this episode, we cover it all and you will be prepared after listening to take the steps needed to help your dog live longer. Topics covered: The 4 factors you must pay attention to in order for your dog to live longer Simple adjustments you can make right now to improve the health of your dog The most overlooked area of a dog’s health that will impact its lifespan What toys are most dangerous and which ones are recommended? Why your dog’s diet is so important and how to feed it for optimal health How much daily exercise is actually enough? and more... Connect with Doug here Connect with Dr. Karen Becker here Connect with Rodney Habib here Buy their book here Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok star Tayler Harber on How Going to Prison For Armed Robbery Saved Her Life!!! Just 4 years ago 19 year old Tayler Harber thought her life was over when she went to prison for armed robbery. But, today she has gained over a million followers on Tiktok where she uses her platform to turn her pain into purpose. Tayler was a 3 sport athlete and a model student in grade school. But, after a fight in high school became quite public, Tayler was banned from playing sports her senior year and it devastated her. She went on to barely graduate and her life started to fall apart. Tayler ended up getting caught up in the wrong crowd and began using hard drugs to numb the pain. Things went downhill fast and one year after graduating high school, Tayler would be arrested on armed robbery charges. This came after a botched attempt to rob a drug dealer with a few friends of hers at the time. She was taken to jail, charged and a $250,000 bond was set for her release. Despite a heartwarming plea to the judge for some mercy for being a first-time offender, she was sentenced to prison. Shortly after her incarceration, she entered a prison boot camp program that would end up saving her life. Today she is here to walk you through exactly how she went from that prison cell to using her 1M+ social media platform to share her story, break the stigma and inspire others. Connect with Tayler by clicking here Connect with Doug by clicking here Special thanks to this episodes sponsors: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans joins me on the pod today. You may also recognize this highly passionate Emmy-nominated Entertainment journalist from hosting other shows like The World of Dance or OWN tonight on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The newest show he is MCing “America’s Big Deal” premieres on Thursday on the USA network. This show is the first-ever live, shoppable competition series that will help celebrate entrepreneurs from all backgrounds with a life-changing deal to help make their dreams come true. While you may think this convo will focus on celebrities given Evans's background, that is far from the truth. Scott’s “come up” story that he shares is quite inspiring and the wisdom he dishes out from his experience and failures is something that I think you will greatly appreciate and relate to. We also chat in-depth about practical steps you must take to achieve any goal or dream and his advice for those who feel they are so far behind. Scott will give you a behind-the-scenes look at his latest show and why he’s so excited about this new passion project. We also get into how Oprah helped change his life financially and the biggest thing we misunderstand about celebrities and more! Connect with Scott by clicking here Connect with Doug by clicking here Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Easter is a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. He travels the globe to embed himself with brilliant thinkers and people living at the extremes. He is the author of best selling book, "The Comfort Crisis" which has been adopted by Major League Baseball teams, top-ranked NCAA D1 football programs, top-tier universities and law programs, major corporations, tier-one military units, and more. Michael’s work has appeared in over 60 countries. It’s been endorsed by directors of the CIA and Navy SEALs, gold medal-winning Olympians, leading physicians, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Buddhist and environmental leaders, and more. While Michael has taken a variety of intense life-changing trips including a 30-day adventure to the arctic of Alaska, he states that out of all the extreme endeavors he has done, getting sober was the hardest. Michael is a contributing editor at Men’s Health, a columnist at Outside Magazine, and is a journalism professor at UNLV. In this episode, Michael shares his sobriety journey including what led him down the path of addiction, why he got sober, and how he learned to deal with the discomforts of early recovery. We chat about why people today are scared to get uncomfortable as well as certain stressors that are actually beneficial for us that we have done away with. Michael reveals daily things that ANYONE can do to push themselves out of their comfort zone and why you don’t need a sauna or a cold tub to practice discomfort. Our convo gets into the dangers of certain current parenting styles and how they can be detrimental to the health of their children. We also get into his experience surviving 30 days in the arctic and what inspired him to keep going when things got hard and more. Connect with Michael by clicking here Connect with Doug by clicking here More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Victoria Garrick. Victoria is a former Division I volleyball player, TED Talk speaker, podcast host, and mental health advocate. She was a four-year starter at USC, where she won a PAC-12 Championship and finished her career with the top five most digs in program history. Today she has well over a million followers on her social media platforms, hosts the “Real Pod” podcast, has a TED talk that has been viewed over 370,000 times, and founded a mental health nonprofit, “The Hidden Opponent.” What is really inspiring about Victoria is that her entire platform has been built from sharing her story. You may think that her incredibly successful collegiate career would guarantee happiness for Victoria. But like so many, the external accolades didn’t quite fulfill her internally and the immense pressure started to impact her mental health. During her sophomore year, Victoria found herself heavily depressed, anxious, battling an eating disorder, and experiencing body dysmorphia. She finally reached a breaking point where she decided to go to therapy and unpack what was at the root of all of this. After this, Victoria bounced back and returned to finish her junior and senior seasons and the rest is history. She has been on an absolute tear ever since to share her journey to help those that are experiencing similar struggles. Today our discussion on the pod encapsulates it all. Victoria will walk you through what rock bottom looked like for her, how she healed and got to where she is today. She shares what she felt were the contributing factors that caused her mental health demise and what helped her feel empowered again when she began her transformation. We chat about Victoria’s struggles with body image, why so many people face difficulties with this, and how to overcome it. Victoria talks about her relationship with food today and how she deals with competition in her current line of work. She talks about what inspired her to start sharing her story and what she would change if she was in charge of youth sports and more! Connect with Victoria by clicking here Connect with Doug by clicking here Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How To Have Faith When Life Gets Challenging!!! I am super excited to share today’s episode with you and I think you will get a lot out of it whether you are a Christian or not. My convo today is with the legendary Dr. Tony Evans and his son Anthony Evans. Many of you will recognize Dr. Evans, but for those who aren’t familiar he is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, founder, and president of The Urban Alternative, and author of over 100 books, booklets and Bible studies. The first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has been named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University. Dr. Evans holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on over 1,400 radio outlets daily and in more than 130 countries. Dr. Evans’ sermons are also streamed and downloaded over 20,000,000 times annually. Anthony Evans has voiced the gospel for over 20 years and has emerged as one of Christian music’s premier worship leaders and singer/songwriters. Along the way, Anthony has released ten solo projects, (the last two climbing all the way to #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album charts). In recent years, Anthony has been working in Los Angeles, where he appeared on NBC’s The Voice. His time on the show led him to be discovered and enlisted to perform and produce vocals for various major networks. His journey in LA has led him to think more progressively about his own music as he desires to communicate in terms that connect with people spiritually, no matter where they are in their journey with God, without compromising his own faith and message. Our discussion today is a deep dive into how to have faith during the various hardships and challenges that we all face and how Dr. Evans and Anthony were able to maintain such strong faith during such a tragic time in their lives. We also chat about how to navigate through life’s storms and turn your pain into purpose. We talk about the divide that exists between Christians and non-Christians and what can be done to help create unity. Dr. Evans and Anthony share how they’ve dealt with grief and were able to grow stronger as a family. We also get into how to have faith if you aren’t a Christian and how shifting your perspective can make the biggest difference when faced with adversity and more! Pre Order: "Divine Disruption" here Connect with Dr. Tony Evans by clicking here Connect with Anthony Evans by clicking here Connect with Doug by clicking here More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki. Dr. Suzuki is a Neuroscientist and Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at the Center for Neural Science at NYU. Her research heavily focuses on brain plasticity and she is best known for her extensive work studying areas in the brain critical for our ability to form and retain new long-term memories. Dr. Suzuki’s Ted Talk has more than 31 million views on Facebook and it was the second most watched Ted Talk of 2018. She has also penned two books. Her latest, “Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion” is an absolute masterclass on how to transform your relationship with anxiety and use it as a powerful tool for growth. In today’s conversation, we talk all things anxiety including the different types and why it can actually be healthy for you. Dr. Suzuki and I chat about why so many people have a hard time dealing with anxiety and she also shares some different techniques that you can use to improve your relationship with anxiety both short-term and long term. We also get into the subject of neuroplasticity including what it is and why it plays such a pivotal role in your brain’s ability to handle anxiety. Dr. Suzuki and I discuss how changing your perception of anxiety can allow you to use it to your advantage. She also shares some things that exacerbate anxiety. We discuss the neuroscience of exercise and why it is so beneficial for improving your brain’s response to anxiety. She will reveal the most shocking thing she found when conducting her research on anxiety and so much more! Sponsors for Today’s show: Earth Echo Foods/Island Bliss: Click here to receive 15% off your order of Island Bliss Or go to earthechofoods.com and use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Organifi/Immunity: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Connect with Dr. Suzuki: Website: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.suzuki/ Buy Dr. Suzuki's latest book: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/good-anxiety Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Jonathan Fields. Jonathan is the best selling author of multiple books as well as the host/executive producer of the extremely popular podcast, The Good Life Project. Jonathan’s work has been featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, FastCompany, The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, Elle, Allure, The Guardian, and many others. Much of our discussion in this episode revolves around his latest book “SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive” which is designed to help you discover what actually lights you up personally and professionally. The book is largely based on Jonathan’s revolutionary “Sparketype” assessment that has helped over 500,000 people experience meaning, joy, purpose and fulfillment in the work that they do. Our chat begins unpacking a few pivotal moments of adversity for Jonathan that have led to where he is today. Early in his life, he was forced to leave his financially stable job as an attorney after he literally nearly worked himself to death. He then went on to work in the health and wellness space and ended up opening a yoga studio the day before 9/11 in NYC. We talk about how Jonathan got through these unfortunate situations and how they shaped what he’s doing today. We get into certain ideas from his latest book including why it’s not always smart to leave your job and pursue a passion project and how to discover what drives and challenges you the most. Jonathan shares his thoughts on why experiencing the full spectrum of both good and bad emotions is actually beneficial to living a happy life. We also chat about the most common and least common Sparketypes and how each of them can have a dark side. Jonathan also shares how he deals with overthinking and impatience which is part of the dark side of his Sparketype. This episode is going to leave you feeling both inspired and empowered to embrace self-discovery and unpack what drives you to be your best. Buy Jonathan’s latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Sparked-Discover-Unique-Imprint-Makes/dp/1400225469/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jonathan+fields&qid=1627571183&sr=8-1 Take Sparketype Quiz: https://sparketype.com/ Connect with Jonathan: Website: https://www.jonathanfields.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfields/ Podcast: https://www.goodlifeproject.com/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Kat Stickler. She is one of the fastest-growing content creators and TikTok stars out there. You may recognize Kat from her hilariously viral videos on TikTok where she has nearly 8 million followers. Her videos are not only meant to help others laugh but also to provide hope and inspiration for her audience to become the best version of themselves. Our convo today dives deep into some parts of Kat and her journey that you may not be as familiar with. She and her husband built an enormous social media following and brand after having their daughter MK last year. Kat faced a huge setback when her marriage started to unravel and their separation went public. She shares the lessons that she’s learned and how she developed the courage to make a comeback. Kat discusses how she now handles discomfort and uncertainty and we also get into her innate gift of optimism. We chat about why she is dedicated to keeping the promises she makes to herself and how it transfers to other relationships. Kat also unpacks what she says to herself when she starts to experience self doubt and her advice for those that are not feeling “enough” and more! Connect with Kat: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katstickler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katstickler/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Sponsors for Today’s show: Earth Echo Foods/Island Bliss: Click here to receive 15% off your order of Island Bliss Or go to earthechofoods.com and use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Organifi/Immunity: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of the world’s leading experts on the neuroscience of addiction and recovery. Anna Lembke MD is Chief of the Stanford Medicine Dual Diagnosis clinic and Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University 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.” Our conversation covers an array of important topics to help highlight the REAL connection between science, addiction, and recovery. Anna explains the neuroscience of addiction and how it affects the brain and decision-making. We get into how to prevent addiction, what to do if you are addicted and the different recovery options. Our convo gets into the subject of relapse including why so many fall back into their addictive behaviors even after sustained abstinence. We chat about how to thrive in early recovery and how to prevent relapse. We also cover how technological advances have impacted the current epidemic and discuss hidden addictions that you may be unaware of. Anna shares how she helps her patients with anxiety and depression and why using drugs to treat such things can actually backfire. Our discussion gets into current hot topics like the opioid epidemic, cannabis use and advice for parents when they have a loved one who’s struggling. Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Mike Johnson. You may recognize Mike from his appearance on Season 15 of The Bachelorette or perhaps from Season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise. You have also listened to his new hit podcast “Talking it Out.” I must say what most intrigued me about Mike wasn’t his reality television career, it was his backstory and how well he articulates the exact steps he used to get him out of one of the darkest moments in his life which we can all relate to. Mike quickly faced some unforeseen adversity as a kid as he was sexually abused and what came to follow was years and years of turmoil as he found himself becoming a bit of a rebel as he burglarized homes as a teenager and had unhealthy relationships with women. Mike then joined the Airforce and worked as an IT specialist for years before becoming a financial advisor This is where things took a bad turn for him. Although financially, he was crushing it, a relationship that ended with a woman that he was madly in love with broke his heart and led him down a path of self-sabotage, misery and depression. Mike’s path out of this rut was largely due to his obsession with personal development and self-discovery. He began working on his identity, his mindset, reading books, being of service to others, and exercising. Today, Mike shares it all. He will walk you through step by step as to how exactly he transformed himself from someone that was completely heartbroken and hopeless to starring on one of the biggest reality shows that have ever existed. We also chat about a universal formula that can work for anyone who is struggling to get out of a rut and get motivated again. Mike highlights the process of being on the Bachelorette and our convo also gets into financial planning and Mike gives some of his top tips to become financially fit. We also discuss why adopting a lifestyle around something is much more important than having discipline and more! Connect with Mike: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_johnson/ Podcast: https://bachelornation.com/pages/talking-it-out/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Sponsors for Today’s show: Earth Echo Foods/Island Bliss: Click here to receive 15% off your order of Island Bliss Or go to earthechofoods.com and use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Organifi/Immunity: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest on the show is Cheryl Burke. You might recognize her from reoccurring role as a professional dancer on Dancing With the Stars which she will make her 24th appearance on in just a few weeks. What really inspires me about Cheryl is her recovery journey and her willingness to share so openly. She has gone through and overcome a lot. The trauma started by witnessing her parents divorce and being molested all before she entered Elementary school. This led to more debauchery as she found herself in and out of toxic relationships, not going to college and developing unhealthy habits around things such as alcohol. With all that said, there has been one constant in her life and that’s been her ability to dance. Her talents in dance led her to landing her spot on Dancing with the Stars roughly 15 years ago. Cheryl has won 2 mirror balls and was the first female professional to win on the show. Cheryl’s journey with alcohol, unfortunately, stayed with her throughout most of this process which included drinking before going on television. 3 years ago it all changed for her when she decided to get sober after her Father passed away. She was able to strong-arm her way through sobriety until this past summer when she hit a crossroads that led her to join the 12 step community to further her recovery journey. Today we talk about it all. Cheryl opens up about what happened that made her enter AA after 2 1/2 years of sobriety and how it has helped her. We get into her back story and what led her to use alcohol as a way to numb the pain. Cheryl shares why even reaching the pinnacle of her career as a dancer left her feeling lonely and miserable. We discuss her comeback journey and what types of things have helped her transform the pain into purpose. Cheryl chats about why it was crucial for her to open up emotionally and how it has led to massive growth for herself and her marriage. She opens up about her struggles with body dysmorphia and of course we also get into Dancing With The Stars including why this season will be different for Cheryl and more! Connect with Cheryl: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylburke/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CherylBurke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCherylBurke Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-messed-up/id1531477609 Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is going to focus on developing self awareness, healing trauma, boundaries, breaking free from old toxic patterns and creating new healthy ones. To do that, I have 3 of the best healing experts on the planet to provide insights on these subjects so that you can heal from your past and become your absolute best. You will hear parts of 3 previously released episodes with Dr. Nicole LePera, Dr. Shefali and Gabby Bernstein. The first part will feature a section from my previous chat with clinical psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Nicole LePera aka The Holistic Psychologist. You will hear us chat about why therapy alone won’t heal you and why you might get stressed or anxious for no reason. We also discuss self-awareness, understanding what trauma actually is and how to rewire your brain with healthy patterns and behaviors. We also get into buzzwords such as ego, boundaries, triggered, and more… In this next section, you will hear from clinical psychologist and NY Times best-selling author Dr. Shefali. We will discuss her best practices for healing including a step-by-step process on how to develop self-awareness around unhealthy patterns and create new healthy ones. Dr. Shefali explains how to actually know if you are healing. We also chat about boundaries, how to get get out of the victim mindset, and more. The final part will feature a section from a previous episode with thought leader, personal development powerhouse, and NY Times best-selling author Gabby Bernstein. We discuss different parts of Gabby’s story including some of her more recent struggles and how she overcame them. Gabby and I chat bout how she deals with uncertainty and our convo also dovetails into a step-by-step process on how to shift negative thinking and create new belief systems. We also discuss how to align with your highest self and what you really must do to manifest what you want in life and more. Links to full episodes featured in this conversation: Dr. Nicole LePera Dr. Shefali Gabby Bernstein Special thanks to this episodes sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices