The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today’s guest is world-renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist Dr. Emeran Mayer. Dr. Mayer is a distinguished research professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology, and Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He has over 35 years of experience studying how the mind and gut interact and how it all pertains to health and disease. His work has been supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and has published over 370 peer-reviewed scientific articles. He has also written two books of his own including The Mind-Gut Connection and his newly released book the Gut Immune connection. I felt like I could have spent all day talking with him as this subject is something that is extremely fascinating to me and it’s also very timely given the times we are in. Our conversation today is super informative and tactical and I can promise you that you will feel empowered to take action on your health after listening. We get into the nuts and bolts of it all. We discuss the mind-gut-immune system connection and why it is so important to take care of them all. Dr. Mayer shares why chronic stress is one of the most destructive things for your brain, gut health, and immune system and how to fix it. We chat about what else is at the root cause of poor brain and gut health and immune function and you will find out why what you eat plays such a pivotal role in all of this. He talks about what you can do to improve your gut health, brain health, and immune system and how to know if each of these is not functioning properly. Our convo also gets into probiotics and if in fact, they are actually useful as well as what you can do when your body begins to feel off balance. Of course, we get into how to know if all the systems are running smoothly if it’s ever too late to address your brain and gut health and so much more! Connect with Dr. Emeran Mayer: Website: https://emeranmayer.com/ Instagram: https://emeranmayer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emeranamayer 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

Have you ever cheated on your partner? Or flirted with people that you didn’t like or using people for attention? Or perhaps you continue to bounce from relationship to relationship? Maybe you feel like you can’t be happy unless you’re getting attention or in a relationship? If you answered yes, you MAY classify as being a sex or love addict. But don’t worry, the conversation today will help you better understand if you really are one and what you can do about it. Today’s guest is Brianne Davis. Brianne is an actress. She’s a podcast host. She’s an author. But, her real claim to fame is that she is a recovering sex and love addict. Her addiction to love began when she felt a euphoric rush after cheating on her 8th-grade boyfriend and quickly evolved into years of debauchery. She has been sober from sex and love for nearly 12 years and ironically her then-boyfriend and now husband was the one to help her find some local meetings to start her transformation. We unpack it all today. Brianne shares her incredible story of overcoming love and sex addiction and the convo gets into who Brianne was in her past compared to who she is today. We discuss what it actually feels like to be a sex and love addict, what’s underneath all of it, and her response to those that think love addiction is an illusion. Brianne and I chat about the differences between sex and love addiction and how to know if you would classify as an addict, this actually might surprise you. We get into attention-seeking and social media and the role it plays in all of this as well as how she currently sets boundaries and handles her relationships of today including her marriage. Of course, we chat about how to do the work without going to meetings, if you should date during this process and how to have healthy relationships moving forward. Brianne opens up about the moment she knew her love was real and so much more! Connect with Brianne: Website: https://briannedavis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebriannedavis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBrianneDavis Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Join Marisa Peer's 21-day abundance challenge by clicking here: www.marisapeer.com/DOUG Use promo code “Doug” at checkout to receive 25% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you ever dream of living to 100? How about 150 or even 200? My guest today Sergey Young is on a mission to help you do just that. As a matter of fact, he wants to help ONE BILLION people live to 100. Sergey is a chemical engineer turned venture capitalist who founded the Longevity Vision Fund. His fund invests in companies that are making groundbreaking products, technologies and developments in the longevity space. Combine this with his passion for research and science and you get his book “The Science and Technology of Growing Young” which was released earlier this week. It’s an absolute game-changer. Filled with tools, tips, and tactics to help you live longer, healthier and happier his book is a must-read. When living longer gets mentioned there is a lot of pushback because of things like money, quality of life, and people’s level of happiness. If someone isn’t happy when they are 40, how can they be happy at 95? There is a lot of truth to that. This is why I am excited to share this episode with you today as we address just that. While living past 100 can definitely be very exciting, the focus of our convo today revolves around what you can do in real time to improve all facets of your health. Our discussion gets into Sergey’s backstory and what inspired his obsession with longevity, health, and aging. We get in-depth about his research on longevity and chat about things that take years off of your life and things that extend your life. He unveils the 5 longevity buckets that you must pay attention to live healthier, happier and longer. Sergey shares some shocking stuff about longevity including why and how your psychological age influences your physical age. We chat about nutrition, fasting, movement, and mental health and why they are so pivotal to reversing your biological age. Of course, Sergey debunks the common obstacles that people think about when they think about living longer and our convo also dovetails into the enticing subject of technology and which ones you can take advantage of right now as well as the one's you can look forward to that might help you live to see age 150 or 200. Buy Sergey's book "The Science and Technology of Growing Young" https://sergeyyoung.com/book Connect with Sergey here Connect with Doug here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By now I am sure you have heard of Jake and Logan Paul and how they are taking the sport of boxing to a whole new level. As you know, I have the utmost respect for anyone who puts themselves out there to achieve what they want in life and this is no different. With that said, Jake will face by far his toughest opponent yet, former UFC champion Tyron Woodley this Sunday. Tyron is a seasoned striker and much more experienced than any of the others that Jake has defeated. How does he prep for this? How does he take his training to the next level? Insert Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor who is also today’s guest. Anthony is an up-and-coming fighter and has won his last five fights. He is Jake’s full time sparring and training partner and they have a special relationship. A relationship so special that Jake gave Anthony an opportunity of a lifetime to fight boxer and “Love Island” star, Tommy Fury as an undercard fight the same night that Jake fights Woodley. To make things even more interesting, Taylor has a story of his own. Anthony is a former stripper turned fighter and hit rock bottom just a few years ago after losing a boxing match. He found himself on the verge of homelessness and was experiencing thoughts of suicide. With the help of a mentor and coach, he was able to revamp his mindset, get back on his feet and win a few fights. Our conversation today gets into it all. Anthony shares his comeback story and how he made different choices and revamped his mindset to get to where he is today. We talk in depth about his incredible relationship with Jake Paul including how they met, what it’s like training with him, and lessons he has learned from Jake. Anthony reveals who he thinks will win this Sunday and what’s next for him whether he wins or not and so much more! Connect with Anthony: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_prettyboy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anthony_foreal 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

One of my favorite conversations to have on the show are those that amplify incredible stories of recovery and hope. Jen Cutting has one of the wildest and most inspirational stories I have ever come across. Today Jen has been sober for nearly 4 years, is a recovery warrior, and works closely with the prison system to help other women. This would have seemed nearly impossible not long ago as Jen has been incarcerated multiple times for drug-fueled felony charges. In fact, she even had and raised her daughter while she was in prison. Today she will walk you through her shocking and moving journey that is filled with many highs and many lows. Shortly after high school Jen met a man that was nearly 10 years older than her and that relationship gave her a taste of what manipulation, addiction and artificial love felt like. After breaking it off with him, she used his credit card to buy a plane ticket and move to Florida where she quickly got a job as an exotic dancer at a local strip club. On her 21st birthday she was introduced to cocaine, and that’s where things took a turn for the worst, as it quickly turned into a lifestyle. It got so bad, that she moved back to Staten Island before her 22nd birthday. While she thought it could be a catalyst to help her get her life back together it actually had the opposite effect. She met another man, began to strip at another local club and was prescribed Vicodin after an injury. Jen was prescribed Vicodin for months and months after her initial script and found herself in the depths of opiate addiction. After her doctor left, she was forced to get her fix illegally. So, she found men at the club who could get her pills and eventually this lead to her trying and shooting heroin. The debauchery continued and she and her then-boyfriend were caught stealing to support their heroin habit. She was arrested on a grand larceny charge and sentenced to prison. She gets out and catches another grand larceny charge and ends up in a diversion program where she was able to kick the opiate addiction for good. Shortly after her release, she fell in love and became pregnant. After violating her parole, she found herself back in prison again but this time she was facing a much bigger challenge as she was pregnant and her due date was during her incarceration. She had and raised her daughter in prison. You would think that after all of this, Jen would finally throw in the towel. Well, she didn’t. She was arrested for selling meth and found herself incarcerated once again. To make things even worse, she lost custody of her daughter. Today, she has full custody, has been sober for nearly 4 years, and is giving back by helping others in recovery and in the prison system. She is here to tell you the story of how this all happened and more. Connect with Jen here Connect with Doug here Join Marisa Peer's 21-day abundance challenge by clicking here: www.marisapeer.com/DOUG Use promo code “Doug” at checkout to receive 25% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode welcomes Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, a leading technology executive and entrepreneur, board member, and investor with twenty-five years of experience in founding and helping to scale companies, including Google, Amazon, and Yodlee. Most recently, she served as president of StubHub, which sold in 2020 for $4+ billion right before the pandemic and thrived under her leadership. She has been profiled in Fortune, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and The New York Times, among others. She has been named one of Elle’s Power Women, one of the Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company, and one of the Top 100 People in the Valley by Business Insider among many other accolades. Our discussion today center’s around several topics that many struggles with failure, risk taking, and changing direction. If you listen to this episode in full, I guarantee you that you will feel more confident when facing these challenges. We chat about Sukhinder’s unexpected and abrupt departure from StubHub and how she handled that and used it as an opportunity for growth. Sukhinder and I get into the in’s and out’s of all things risk-taking including why you must take them, how to know if it’s the right one and how to do it the right way. She also talks about why proximity and protecting the downside are CRUCIAL when taking chances. We also chat about the different types of failures that you will experience in life, how to plan for them, overcome them and why you can actually learn and grow more from unplanned setbacks. Sukhinder unveils what must happen in order for someone to make the choice to take action and make a change and if she thinks that some of us are wired to be bigger risk-takers. Our convo also gets into how to surround yourself with the right people, common risk taking myths and how to become fulfilled and impactful long term. Buy Sukhinder's book "Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail) https://www.choosepossibility.com/ Connect with Sukhinder: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukhinders Twitter: https://twitter.com/sukhindersingh 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 on the show I have TikToker, Podcast host and Netflix star Harry Jowsey . You may recognize Harry from the hit show, Too Hot to Handle, or Perhaps you may also have seen his viral social media content or listened to his thriving podcast, Tap in with Harry Jowsey. Harry has also been featured on a few of the biggest podcasts that exist including Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper, BFFs with Josh Richards and Dave Portnoy and Impaulsive with Logan Paul. Today I try to I take our convo down a slightly different path and get into parts of Harry’s journey that you may not be as familiar with. We talk about how remaining authentic has helped him transition from being a reality TV star to a content creator, entrepreneur and podcast host. Harry reveals why he didn’t go the influencer route and why he stopped getting involved with scandals and drama. Our discussion also gets into how he healed from a very public breakup and things that he discovered about himself during that process. Harry and I also talk about what keeps him grounded, how he handles fame at such a young age and the role that fitness plays in his life. He shares how manifestation has helped him become a millionaire and why getting what you want in life starts with how you feel about yourself and so much more! Connect with Harry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryjowsey/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harryjowsey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAl5Ow5B22m7kO_7NhUVL5g Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tap-in-w-harry-jowsey/id1556405287?id=1556405287 Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Join Marisa Peer's 21-day abundance challenge by clicking here: www.marisapeer.com/DOUG Use promo code “Doug” at checkout to receive 25% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we have Jason and Colleen Wachob founders of mindbodygreen. mindbodygreen is essentially a health and wellness conglomerate that reaches millions of people worldwide through their website, social media and podcast. mindbodygreen has been around for over a decade. I believe this is a result of their continued commitment to community and addressing all pillars of health. I also believe it’s a result of their incredible panel of contributing experts, In today’s chat, Jason and Colleen share each of their own health scares and how they led them to create mindbodygreen. They share why they believe their site has made it so long and the health trends that have made it through the test of time. We get into mental health and why that needs to be a focus for their brand as well as the most eye-opening health info they have learned lately. Our conversation gets into what Colleen and Jason’s personal self-care routines look like as well as what’s next for mbg. Our convo also dovetails into the trendy topic of supplements including which to take, why MindBodyGreen started formulating their own, and what sets their supplements apart from the rest. Connect with Jason and Colleen: Website: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodygreen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbodygreen/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindbodygreen-podcast/id1246494475?at=1l3vwYf 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 I have three of the top neuroscientists on the planet to help you better understand and manage your stress, anxiety and brain health. You will hear parts of 3 previously released episodes with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Dr. Jud Brewer, and Dr. Andrew Huberman. The first part will feature a section from my previous chat with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D. She stands among the top 1% most cited scientists globally for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. Her TED talk on emotions has been viewed over 6 million times. In this section, she explains the science and evolution of your emotions one reactions as to how to change them. You will also learn the real function of the human brain and what stress actually is and why it scientifically leads to weight gain. Dr. Barrett will share how words affect our brain chemistry and how to change how we respond to anxiety and other struggles. Then, you will hear from Dr. Andrew Huberman. Dr. Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured Professor of Neurobiology ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He is also the host of the highly popular podcast, The Huberman Lab podcast. In this section, we take a deep dive into the neuroscience of the different reward systems of the brain, how they function, and how they relate to addiction. We also chat about cell phone addiction and the dangers of excessive screen time. You will also learn in depth about the stress response, how to use stress to your advantage, and science-backed tools to decrease stress immediately. Finally, you will hear a section from a previous episode with Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud is a renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist whose Ted Talk ”A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit” has over 16 million views on YouTube. Dr. Jud shares in depth about what anxiety actually is and how it can be directly related to your habits. You will also discover science-based, actionable steps that you can immediately take to understand, manage and mitigate anxiety. You will also learn some common anxiety myths and the important role that things like awareness, mindfulness and curiosity play into all of this and more... Links to full episodes featured in this conversation: Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett Dr. Andrew Huberman Dr. Jud Brewer 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 on the show I have actor Vinn Sander. Vinn plays the lead role in many of the films that are created and produced by Dhar Mann. For those who aren’t familiar with Dhar Mann, he is a mission-driven entrepreneur with 52 Million+ followers, 22 Billion+ views & one of the highest viewed content creators in the world. A good portion of these views come from his life-changing purpose driven films that address various topics that are relevant in society today. Vinn has been with Dhar Mann since nearly the beginning. He comes on the show today to chat about his acting journey shares how he met Dhar Mann and why the roles that he plays are different from traditional media and film. Vinn shares how he deals with uncertainty and the mental and emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a young actor. We talk about the power of fitness, how to deal with haters, and what the future holds for Vinn. Vinn also gives some tips on the do’s and don’t’s of creating content and advice to those who are looking to start something new and so much more! Connect with Vinn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsander/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinnsander YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VinnSanderShow Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Join Marisa Peer's 21 day abundance challenge by clicking here: www.marisapeer.com/DOUG Use promo code “Doug” at checkout to receive 25% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is John Wolf of Onnit. Onnit is an Austin, TX-based health and wellness brand focused on encouraging a peak level of performance through the best in nutritional supplementation, health-conscious foods, and unconventional fitness equipment and training. John Wolf is Onnit's Chief Fitness Officer, and an expert in unconventional training methods such as kettlebell, steel club, and suspension training. With 16-plus years of experience in the fitness industry, he has worked with rehab clients and athletes of all levels including Joe Rogan. He moves like Spider Man and can deadlift more than 500 pounds any day of the week. Our discussion today digs deep into John’s story and how fitness saved his life from the depths of addiction. John was hooked on different drugs including meth, alcohol, and cocaine. To overcome these addictions he completely transformed his habits and used exercise and martial arts to channel his negative behaviors into something positive. This all couldn’t have been done without the help of an unsung hero who found him on the side of the road drunk and drove him home. That can ride was the moment that ultimately led to him making the transformation for good. We talk about the ins and outs of his journey including what caused him to use the drugs and how he crawled out of the darkness. John shares more in-depth about Onnit and Aubrey Marcus including how they met, what Onnit’s mission is and how it’s different from other fitness companies. We chat about different mindset subjects including goal setting, overcoming plateaus, and the importance of the inner dialogue. Our convo also gets into different fitness topics like programming, how to stay consistent and how to know if your workout program is actually effective. John also talks about what it’s like to train Joe Rogan and more! Connect with John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjohnwolf/ Website: https://www.onnit.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onnit 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 Nadine Artemis. Nadine is an author, aromacologist/formulator, and a thought leader in the health and wellness and beauty space. Nadine is also the founder & CEO of Living Libations which is a luxury line of serums, elixirs, and essentials oils for those seeking the purest of the pure botanical health and beauty products on the planet. I have been wanting to have a conversation for some time on the show with regards to toxic beauty and household products and felt that given her expertise, experience, and compelling story Nadine was a perfect fit for the dialogue. We chat about how she rebuilt her life after losing EVERYTHING after a fire burned down her home. Nadine shares how important gratitude was during that and how she was able to remain optimistic despite her horrific circumstances. She also provides some advice for those who feel like their life has fallen apart. Nadine and I talk about some traditional household and hygiene products that you may want to avoid including certain types of toothpaste, soap, deodorant and mouthwash. Along those same lines, she also provides some holistic alternatives for you to consider that will help you improve your dental care, skincare and hygiene long term. Our discussion also dives deep into essential oils and why quality matters. Nadine shares their tremendous healing power and how they can be used to help with sleep, stress, and anxiety. Connect with Nadine: Website: https://livinglibations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadineartemisofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livinglibations/ 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 on the show I have the dynamic and charismatic Brad Lea. He is the founder and CEO of LightSpeed Vt as well as the host of the highly listened to podcast, Dropping Bombs. Brad is known for being one of the top sales trainers on the planet and for providing no BS advice on life and business that will make you think twice about the choices you make. Our conversation today gets into Brad’s 5 factors that will guarantee anyone success as well as how to let go of old friends and create new connections. Brad also unveils his 6 step process to hack and optimize your mindset so that you can become the best version of yourself. He shares the 5 life gauges that you should pay attention to and we also chat about his upcoming book “The Hard Way” and more. The theme of this convo revolves around choices. To get what you want in life it boils down to the choices that you make. Your choices and responses to your circumstances can either make or break you. So hopefully this discussion inspires you to choose wisely so that you can be your best and experience success. Connect with Brad: Website: https://www.bradlea.com/real Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbradlea/ YouTube: https://www.bradlea.tv Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Pre Order Brad’s book: https://www.bradlea.com/the-hard-way Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Support today's sponsor: More on Legion Athletics: buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is not only timely but truly one of the most impactful and informative conversations you might hear. This conversation is about drug addiction. A report recently released stated there were over 93,000 drug overdose deaths in 2020 which is nearly a 30% increase from the year before. My fear is that these numbers will continue to climb. This episode is going to be a masterclass on drug addiction and recovery. It is going to feature different parts from three previously released conversations surrounding these topics. We will talk statistics, causes and solutions. You will discover contributing factors and also hear a few transformation stories. The first part will feature renowned interventionist and hostage negotiator Heather Hayes as she provides some staggering statistics on what we are facing, what’s causing the epidemic and how to know if someone is having addiction issues. Then you will hear from health and wellness influencer Arielle Lorre and Internet personality Mike Majlak as they both share their riveting stories of overcoming addiction. The episode will then become more solution-oriented as you hear from Heather again on practical steps to take if someone is suffering with addiction as well as advice from Arielle and Mike. My hope is that after listening to this conversation you will feel educated, hopeful, and inspired to take action or be prepared to take action if you or a loved one are ever suffering from addiction. Links to full episodes featured in this conversation: Arielle Lorre: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arielle-lorre-deep-dive-on-addiction-recovery-wellness/id1496406333?i=1000515322639 Heather Hayes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heather-hayes-nation-thats-being-held-hostage-by-addiction/id1496406333?i=1000515777062 Mike Majlak: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-drug-addict-to-internet-celebrity-redemption-story/id1496406333?i=1000518614684 Connect with Arielle Lorre: Website : https://theblondefiles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellelorre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariellelorre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariellelorre Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blonde-files-podcast/id1458992375 Connect with Heather: Website : https://www.heatherhayes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherrhayes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRHayesInc Connect with Mike Majlak: Instagram: www.instagram.com/heybigmike Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMk0u-pViW-Ff4F9SAGcI4g Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikemajlak Buy Mike Majlak's book "The 5th Vital": https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Vital-Mike-Majlak/dp/B087L8DWZQ Listen/Watch Impaulsive Podcast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGeBogGDZ9W3dsGx-mWQGJA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impaulsive-with-logan-paul/id1442164847?at=1l3vwYf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36PzTdM4rvRPaJYdBW1ZNa 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 Drew Manning. Drew is a personal trainer, a New York Times Best Selling author and a podcast host. He is most notably known for his “Fit2Fat2Fit” journey where he purposely gained and lost over 60 lb to better understand himself, his clients and what it actually takes to achieve and maintain weight loss. We get into to the why, how and what of his weight loss journey as well as the lessons gained from doing it. I ask him if there was ever a moment where he was ready to give up and what he learned from the client perspective about the complexity of weight loss. Drew gets super vulnerable as our convo shifts into talking about his struggles with porn addiction. We discuss including how it’s evolution, how he overcame it started, how it evolved, how he overcame it and the role that religion played. Drew shares some specifics including tools he uses with his clients to help them optimize their mindset and overall health. We also chat about co-parenting and how he healed his relationship with his ex-wife after his infidelity and his porn addiction lead to their divorce. This convo is real, It’s raw and it’s one that I think y’all will dig. Connect with Drew: Website: https://fit2fat2fit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit2fat2fit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fit2fat2fit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fit2fat2fit/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Support today's sponsor: More on Legion Athletics: buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Jessica Zweig. Jessica is a branding expert and best selling author of “Be. A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self-worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself." The book is a direct reflection of our conversation today as well as the principles and tactics she lives by and teaches at her premium branding agency Simply Be. Jessica has worked with many A-list companies including Google, Nike, and Microsoft just to name a few. Our discussion today is a masterclass on personal branding. We talk about why everyone needs to be thinking of themselves as a personal brand and how branding yourself can actually help you grow personally and not just professionally. Jessica unveils the blueprint to creating an image that lasts and what separates a “good brand” from one that is “spectacular.” She also shares why you shouldn’t go to social media to process your emotions and what she advises her clients to do instead. We dive deep into what to post and how to really connect with your audience in an authentic way. Oh and by the way we also cover how Jessica was essentially bankrupt in every area of her life and how she turned it all around to create the ultimate comeback story. Connect with Jessica: Website: https://www.jessicazweig.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicazweig/ Book: https://www.jessicazweig.com/book Podcast: https://www.jessicazweig.com/podcast Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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 podcast is with thought leader and personal development powerhouse Gabby Bernstein. Gabby is a #1 New York Times Best Selling author and has written 8 books including “Super Attractor” and “The Universe Has Your Back.” She is also the host of the rapidly growing “Dear Gabby” podcast where she provides real-time coaching advice as well as conversations with inspirational guests. I tried to take our conversation down a slightly different path as we open our discussion with Gabby pulling one of her mantra cards to help set the tone for our chat. We then wasted no time getting into different parts of Gabby’s story including some of her more recent struggles and how she overcame them. Gabby and I talk about 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 discuss how to align with your highest self and what you really must do to manifest what you want in life. Gabby also gives us a sneak peek into her health and wellness routine and how she optimizes her sleep. Connect with Gabby: Website: https://gabbybernstein.com Podcast: https://gabbybernstein.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabbybernstein Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriellebernstein Connect with Doug Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ 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 conversation welcomes Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier co-authors of the newly released NYT best selling book, “The Plant based athlete.”Robert is a former champion bodybuilder, a long time vegan and founder of veganbodybuilding.com. The guy has put on a whopping 100 lb all while abstaining from animal products. Matt is also a veteran plant-fueled machine but has made his mark in the world of endurance sports as a marathoner and ultra runner. Matt is also the man behind the highly popular blog nomeatathlete.com. Together they have written a book filled with science and plant based athlete transformation stories. I want to preface this episode by saying that I am personally not plant-based nor do I think it’s the best approach for everyone. My intention with this conversation to share a different perspective and get the answers to the questions many ask regarding the subject of plant-based nutrition. We discuss the why, what and how of plant based nutrition and the benefits that come from with it and of course we get into the million dollar questions surrounding protein, supplementation and amino acids. Our conversation also goes into how to course correct when eating more plants becomes challenging. They also share something from their book will shock some non-plant based eaters as well as their personal stories. Buy "Plant Based Athlete" here: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Based-Athlete-Game-Changing-Approach-Performance/dp/0063042010 Connect with Robert: Website: https://www.veganbodybuilding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.cheeke/ Connect with Matt: Website: https://www.nomeatathlete.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmattfrazier/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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 Kelly Corrigan. Kelly has written four New York Times bestselling memoirs in the last decade, earning her the title of “The Poet Laureate of the ordinary” from the Huffington Post and the “voice of a generation” from O Magazine. She is also the host of the highly popular podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders as well as the PBS hit show “Tell Me More” where she has interviewed people such as Jennifer Garner and James Corden. Kelly recently gave a commencement speech to the 2021 graduates of the Walker School where she shared some life-changing wisdom on the importance of human connection. Here is a quote from her speech that I think you will appreciate helping set the tone for the convo today… “Great lives are made up of a series of great days. And great days are made up of a series of great connections.” Our discussion today centers around just that. We talk about the unbreakable bond that she had with her late father “Greenie,” how it was built, why it was so special, and some tips on how it could be replicated. Kelly also shares why listening more and asking better questions is the secret sauce to building deeper connections and how you can apply it to specific types of relationships. We get into parenting and how to effectively communicate with your kids so that they feel safe, validated and connected. Kelly also chats about how she has healed from many painful moments in her life and some wisdom her Dad left behind that helps get her through tough times. Essentially this chat is about love. It’s about connection. It’s about humility. It’s about taking the focus off of yourself and putting it onto others so that you can live a life full of joy, fulfillment, and happiness. Connect with Kelly: Website: https://www.kellycorrigan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellycorrigan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellycorriganauthor/ Connect with Doug Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Light Watkins. Light is an author, thought leader, speaker and podcast host. But he is perhaps most recognized for being one of the world’s leading meditation experts. I initially heard of his work from one of my best friends, Billy Delorbe. Billy knew that I struggled to stay consistent with meditation and recommended Light’s book “Bliss More.” I instantly felt connected to him. The book is undoubtedly a game-changer for those looking to start or enhance their meditation practice. Throughout the years, Light has continued to challenge himself with endeavors such as embracing minimalism as well as nomadic living. He launched a podcast called “At The End Of The Tunnel” and penned yet another book “Knowing Where to Look,” which was released a little over a month ago. Today’s chat essentially covers it all. Light and I discuss what inspired his meditation journey as well as his advice for those looking to start. We get into how to connect to and trust your intuition. Light shares the ins and outs of nomadic living and simple tips for someone who is looking to try it out. We also talk about how to adopt a simple and effective gratitude routine and the importance of embracing discomfort. Light talks about what he does to manage fear and what he’s been doing lately to challenge himself. Connect with Light: Website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LightWatkins Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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 Josh Clemente. Josh is the co-founder of Levels, which is the first consumer program that lets an individual know how food and lifestyle choices are directly affecting blood sugar and metabolic health, in real-time. They pair glucose monitoring with intelligent software to support healthy blood sugar levels. Some early users have included professional athletes, biohackers, the weight loss community and other health enthusiasts. This chat serves as a great follow-up to the convo I had with Cyrus Khambatta on the pod not too long ago where we dove deep into the topics of insulin resistance and diabetes. I definitely invite you to check that episode out if you missed it. The dialogue today with Josh certainly will touch on these subjects, but we spend quite a bit of time chatting about the incredible technology he has helped to create and the data that has come from it. Josh is also a mechanical engineer and CrossFit-L2 trainer. At SpaceX, he led a team to develop life support systems that in May of 2020 began sustaining astronauts on trips to and from the International Space Station aboard Crew Dragon: the first human-rated commercial spacecraft in history. In our conversation, Josh walks you through his “adversity advantage” story and share why he decided to leave working for SpaceX after experiencing a health scare of his own that led him down a path of self-discovery that changed his life and inspired him to co-found Levels. Josh shares the benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor and how it can help shift the way we treat metabolic health issues. We talk about how certain foods affect insulin and how some widely promoted health foods can actually negatively impact blood sugar levels. Josh talks about how exercise impacts your metabolic health and flexibility and how certain types of exercise impact blood glucose levels. Our discussion also dovetails into sleep and stress and how they all play into this equation and what you can do to use them to your advantage. Levels is currently in “beta” and not available to the public. But, Josh has created a special page for y’all if you want to bypass the 115k + waitlist and purchase one now. The link to purchase is below... Click the link here to purchase Levels: levels.link/r/ADVERSITYADVANTAGE Connect with Levels: Website: https://www.levelshealth.com/ Blog: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levels/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/levels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LevelsHealth/ Connect with Josh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.f.clemente Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuasforrest Connect with Doug: Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks: www.paleovalley.com Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Create Connection and Rebuild relationships in an Age of Loneliness and Isolation!!!! One of the hardest things about these last 15 months or so has been the inability for many to see loved ones, friends and co-workers in person. Things like loss of connection and feelings of loneliness and isolation have caused so much havoc on the health of so many people and social media and technology have quickly risen to take the place of these interpersonal connections which isn’t the greatest alternative. While the pandemic could be the easy thing to blame for these issues, I am afraid they started long before. It has been reported that the average American hasn’t made a new friend in 5 years which is disheartening. I think by now we all know the benefits of deep personal connections and relationships. Studies show that they help us live longer, feel better and improve our health. With that said, I couldn’t think of a better time to talk about this topic. Meet today’s guest and connection guru Adam Smiley Poswolsky. Smiley is a millennial workplace expert, motivational speaker, and author. He helps companies attract, retain, and empower millennial talent, and has inspired thousands of professionals to be more engaged at work. He has a Ted talk that has been viewed more than 1.5 million times, and has spoken in 20 countries about millennials, multigenerational engagement, and fostering connection and belonging in the workplace. His latest book FRIENDSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS: AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO CONNECTION essentially gives the readers simple and effective habits for starting new relationships and strengthening existing ones which will be the focus of our discussion in this episode. And today’s conversation is going to educate you on what’s at the root cause of these feelings of loneliness and isolation while ultimately giving you the blueprint and the tools needed to create connections and rebuild relationships so that you can live a happier, healthier, and longer life. Connect with Smiley Poswolsky; Website: https://smileyposwolsky.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsupsmiley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatsupsmiley Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Smiley-Poswolsky/e/B00JAZQT2O%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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. David Rabin, MD, PhD. Dr. Rabin is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and health tech entrepreneur who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is also the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain. Dr. Dave has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. With that said, he has specifically focused his research on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders. Dr. Rabin is the co-founder and executive director of the Board of Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical guidelines for the production and safe use of currently unregulated alternative medicines, including plant medicines. The Board of Medicine trains and certifies healthcare providers, and provides quality control standards for complementary and alternative medicines to support high-quality clinical research, best practices, and risk-reduction. In Today’s conversation, we talk all things stress including the different types and which is one actually good for you. Dr. Rabin shares exactly what happens on a biological and physiological level when we are experiencing stress and the different tools you can use to better manage it. We also get into the recurring theme of anxiety and a few specific coping skills that will instantly reduce it. Dr. Rabin explains what he believes is the root cause of addiction and what he feels is the biggest flaw in addiction treatment. Dr. Rabin also discusses the benefits of plant medicine and other alternative treatments, how to do it, and most importantly how to know it's appropriate for you. Connect with Dr. Dave: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveRabin Personal Website: https://www.drdave.io/ Apollo Neuro Website: https://apolloneuro.com/ Connect with Doug: Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Support today's sponsors: More on Legion Athletics: buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation is going to hit home with so many because we are talking about kids. We are going to discuss mental health issues among children and adolescents. According to a recent CDC report, ER visits for suspected suicide attempts were up 50% among teenage girls in the winter months of 2021 as compared to the same time frame in 2019. The CDC also reported that suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death in 2019 for people between the ages 10-34. It’s absolutely frightening. Rates of depression, anxiety, addiction, and prescription medications have also soared. What’s the answer? What needs to change? What can be done? While we all wish we could just wave a magic wand and cure this horrific epidemic, it’s clearly not that simple. With that said, a great first step is raising awareness which is what my two guests today are doing. Meet Kate Cohen and Alexander Vesely-Frankl. Kate is a producer and co-founder of Straight Up Films which she started with Marisa Polvino in 2008. Kate has worked with many A-List celebrities including Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, and Morgan Freeman. Their latest endeavor, Straight Up Impact which Kate and Marisa started along with Pam Roy is on a mission to create commercial films that inspire audiences to enact social change. This includes “Man’s Search for Meaning,” a film adaptation of the highly popular memoir by Viktor Frankl. Tony Robbins and screenwriter Angela Workman are involved in the making of the film as is Alexander Vesely-Frankl a licensed psychotherapist and the grandson of the late Viktor Frankl. Alexander has also collaborated with Straight Up Impact to help create a compelling short film series entitled “Meaning in Madness” addressing the root causes of the current mental health crisis among our youth. We will be discussing two of these films today, one of which is called “Mackenzie” chronicling the real-life experiences of a 17-year-old high school student as she struggles to perform well in a demanding school while privately coping with depression. We also chat about their other film “Luna,” follows a 15-year-old girl who shares her experience growing up on prescribed psychiatric medication since she was 8 years old. Today we cover it all. We talk about what brought Alexander and Kate together to do this and discuss the premise and mission of their current projects. We have an in-depth discussion about what is causing the massive spike of the mental health issues of kids and the role that the school system, expectations, environment and performance-based metrics are playing. We get into what the school system could do differently, why it needs an overhaul, and how parents can know if their child is struggling. They share how Viktor Frankl’s pioneering therapeutic approach could help and why having “meaning” and “purpose” is crucial for thriving at any point in life. Our convo also gets into prescription medication and how it’s affecting the health of the youth. Topics discussed: What brought Kate and Alexander together to do these projects? What's the main mission behind their films? What are the issues that are causing the spike of kids struggling with their mental health? How can people give the message to kids in a way that they can relate to and understand, so that it's on their level, and they're inspired to change their perspective and take some action for the positive? If given a chance, what’s something that Kate and Alexander would add to the school system How meaningful is stress? What would Kate or Alex tell people about their film, the premise of it, what it's about, and what they can expect to get from it What advice can Kate give to parents so they could see the signs if a kid is struggling The importance of acceptance What could the school system do differently? The impact of technology and social media on kids Connect with Kate and Alex (Straight Up Impact) Website: https://straight-up-impact.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/straightupimpact/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/straightupimpact YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFBD06p9tPa6I-7HTmj2Lg Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katecohendavis/ Alexander's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_d_vesely/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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

Farrah Brittany joins me on the show today. Farrah is one of the top realtors in Los Angeles and as well one of the founding members of The Agency, a luxury real estate firm. Farrah is also the daughter of reality TV star Kyle Richards so you may recognize her from her appearances on the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Since the start of her career, Farrah has impressively helped close more than $386 million in overall sales. Her early success earned her the 2014 Outstanding Rookie Award from LuxuryRealEstate.com as well as Rookie Salesperson of the Year by The National Sales and Marketing Council in 2016. Farrah has also been named #66 on the L.A. Business Journal’s 500 Most Influential people of 2018. In today’s conversation, we dive into parts of Farrah’s journey that you may not be as familiar with. We talk about what inspired her to make the move from psychology into real estate. Farrah gets vulnerable as we cover intimate subjects such as body image, family dynamics, nepotism, and carving out her own identity. We talk about confidence and the steps she takes to build it as well as her routines to support it. Our discussion also touches on the truths and trends of the real estate market and why it’s so hot right now. Connect with Farrah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahbritt/?hl=en Website: https://www.theagencyre.com/agent/farrah-brittany Connect with Doug: Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks: www.paleovalley.com Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Storey is the host of the highly popular The Life Stylist Podcast. He is also a writer and meditation/metaphysics teacher whose passion revolves around the topics of health, addiction, recovery and spirituality. Today Luke is a thought leader in the health and wellness space. But this wasn’t always the case. His history involves not only healing and recovery but also tremendous pain, trauma and addiction. His crippling addictions to multiple drugs including heroin and crack led him to living in a transient apartment building in Los Angeles self medicating with alcohol to handle the opiate withdrawal. It was also here that he decided to ask for help and change his life. Even though this moment was over 24 years ago and his life is dramatically different today, he still remembers those dark times vividly. Luke began using drugs when he was 8 or 9 years old as a way to escape from an unstable and abusive childhood. With hopes of being a famous rockstar, Luke found himself in Hollywood in the drug fueled music scene. His addictions and the progression of his self hatred eventually caught up with him leading him to the rock bottom moment I described earlier. One phone call led to Luke going to treatment and turning his life around. His redemption story has been driven by health, wellness, spirituality and courage. This along with Luke’s desire for self discovery and hunger for learning has led him to where he is today. Our conversation today unpacks Luke’s healing journey. We talk about why he used, how he made it out and the things he has struggled with in his recovery. He opens up about his experience with plant medicine and why it has been so helpful for him despite its controversial status in the recovery community. Connect with Luke: Website: https://www.lukestorey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukestorey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrlukestorey Podcast: https://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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 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 Website: https://www.drshefali.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShefaliTsabary YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShefali Buy Dr. Shefali's latest book "A Radical Awakening:" https://www.aradicalawakening.com/ Connect with Doug: Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks: www.paleovalley.com Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Practicing Yoga to Improve Self Awareness, Increase Confidence, Reduce Stress, Relieve Tension and Optimize Your Health (Without Attending a Single Class)!!! Today’s conversation is going to be relaxing, soothing and empowering because we are talking about yoga with global wellness expert and founder of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles. Tara brings a revolutionary approach to being, moving and healing to inspire millions around the world with her relatable perspective with regards to yoga, meditation and movement. Now before you press pause or exit because you aren’t interested in yoga, I invite you to continue to listen to the “Yoga Rebel.” The New York Times recognizes Tara as such because of her unconventional approach to this sometimes intimidating subject. She isn’t into the dogma of yoga or forcing you to do a bunch of poses or making you chant. Again, if that’s your jam, no judgment from either one of us. I would say that for most people their resistance to yoga is because of the time commitment, inflexibility, feeling insecure, not feeling aligned with the spirituality aspect, etc. After hearing today’s episode, I can promise you that these challenges will be diminished as Tara’s approach is efficient, relatable, empowering and practical for anyone looking to reap the incredible benefits of yoga. Yoga can reduce stress, relieve tension, improve your confidence, help you sleep better, gain flexibility and so much more. The focus of our discussion today centers around what the average person can do if they want to get started with yoga and incorporate it into their daily routine or regular workout program. We break down the many walls or barriers that I mentioned previously and why spending just a few minutes a day practicing yoga or even taking one breath can be beneficial. Tara shares why “the better you move” within the poses matters more than how far you stretch. We discuss what you can do to reduce tension and stiffness and Tara shares what she does to help manage her stress. We go "all in" on the topic of hot yoga including the dangers and why Tara thinks most people should stay away from it. Topics discussed: Tara's backstory and how she got into Yoga Why "dogma" in yoga turns people away How to get started with yoga easily and efficiently Can yoga help heal trauma? How to relieve daily stiffness and tension Is it better to stretch more or move better? All things hot yoga The dangers of hot yoga Why Tara thinks people should stay away from hot yoga What Tara does to manage her stress How to find a yoga class that's right for you (if you want to attend one) Incorporating yoga into a daily routine or regular workout program Connect with Tara: Website: https://www.tarastiles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarastiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraStilesOfficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraStilesStralaYoga Strala Yoga: https://stralayoga.com/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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 Steven Kotler. Steven is a New York Times Best Selling Author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. 10 of his 13 books have become best sellers and his work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes. Today’s conversation is going to dive into his latest book “The Art of Impossible” where Kotler unveils the secret recipe to help you achieve your goals, overcome obstacles and become your best self. As you will learn from today’s episode achieving the impossible isn’t just about climbing Mount Everest or winning a Super Bowl. Those are more or less what he considers "big I’s” and can’t be accomplished without achieving many "little i’s” along the way. Little i’s in my own words can best be described as “smaller goals” or challenges such as transforming your health, building a relationship, passing a big test, or starting a podcast but Steven will explain this in more detail. Our conversation goes into the popular and enticing topic of “flow.” We talk about what flow is and what flow isn’t. Steven shares why getting into flow is one of the most important things you can possibly do to learn faster, improve performance and live to your fullest potential. He talks about a recent obstacle that he has overcome in recent times and how it has impacted his life for the positive. We also discuss the science of motivation and what actually gets you motivated and much more! Topic discussed: Little "i" vs big "I" when it come to achieving the impossible A recent obstacle that Steven recently overcame A masterclass on flow What flow is and what flow isn't What are the benefits of flow? The science of motivation What is the recipe for getting motivated? Steven's thoughts on the mental health epidemic that we are facing (what he feels the cause/solution is) Connect with Steven: Website : https://www.stevenkotler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/ Books : https://www.stevenkotler.com/books Steven's gift to you: www.passionrecipe.com Connect with Doug: Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Support today's sponsor: Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation is one that I think will hit home with many as we are talking all things relationships. Listen relationships are hard enough as is and when you throw in a pandemic, online dating, social media and other challenges it certainly can complicate things. But, after listening to this episode you are going to feel hopeful despite these challenges. Today’s guest is relationship coach and author Stephan Labossiere aka Stephan Speaks. Stephan is one of the most popular relationship coaches in the world. His mission, books, content and coaching help millions of people overcome the obstacles in their lives that hold them back from having relationships that last. Stephan’s message is real, raw, and relatable and he speaks the truth. I can promise you that if you take the advice Stephan provides today and implement it whether you are single or not your relationships will change for the better. Our discussion today dives into how to heal from past hurts and why healing is a nonnegotiable for finding love and maintaining a healthy relationship. Stephan unveils his insights on things that will make or break a relationship and why people stay in relationships longer than they want to. We also discuss the pivotal role communication plays in partnerships and how to communicate effectively and navigate conflict. Stephan shares why chemistry isn’t the same as connection and how to know if you are truly connected to someone. Plus we also discuss the keys to building relationships that last and so much more! Topics discussed: Why healing is critical for finding love, dating and maintaining a relationship How to actually heal from past hurts Steps to take to begin dating and how to find the right partner Why relationships fail (and how to prevent it) The pivotal role communication plays in relationships and how to navigate conflict The difference between chemistry and connection The keys to building relationships that last Connect with Stephan: Website: https://www.stephanspeaks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanSpeaksRelationships/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stephanspeaks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RelationshipExpert1 Shop Stephan Speaks: https://www.stephanspeaksshop.com/ Connect with Doug: Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks: www.paleovalley.com Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

88 million Americans are pre-diabetic and of those 88 million, 84% have NO IDEA that they are pre-diabetic! So I couldn't of a better time to release this episode!!! Today I had the pleasure of talking to Cyrus Khambatta Ph.D, internationally recognized nutrition fitness coach and co-founder of Mastering diabetes. Which is also the name of his New York Times bestseller book. Cyprus takes us through his incredible journey as a type one diabetes survivor and explains how his ailing health inspired a drastic change to his diet plan as well as a career path. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering from the University of Stanford in 2003, before bagging a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. Cyrus' evidence-based approach to nutrition has helped thousands of people with forms of diabetes reverse insulin resistance using food and other lifestyle changes. Some topics discussed: How to tell if you're prediabetic or not How Cyrus overcame type one diabetes at age 22 and how the life-threatening condition inspired a drastic change to his life What Insulin resistance really is and how it relates to being prediabetic and how to reverse it Whole Carbohydrates and Refined Carbohydrates, which is healthier for you? The exceptional health benefits of non-starchy vegetables Some simple steps to reverse type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes How to incorporate Fasting, Exercise, and Sleep to further maintain a healthy lifestyle. Connect with Mastering Diabetes: Website: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringdiabetes.org/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-diabetes-audio-experience/id1314224547?at=1l3vwYf Connect with Doug: Website: http://www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dougbopst Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Support today's sponsors: Legion Athletics: buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Purdy is one of the top motivational speakers on the planet sharing her story of resilience to people all over the world. At the age of 19 she lost both of her legs below the knees and went on to become a New York Times Best-Selling Author of her book, ‘On My Own Two Feet – From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life’. She’s a 3-Time Paralympic Medalist, in fact, she is actually the most decorated adaptive snowboarder in Team USA history. Amy has Toured with Oprah and was named on her Top 100 Thought Leader list. You may also recall seeing her grace the dance floor on national television as she was a runner-up on the TV show "Dancing With The Stars" and she is now the host of a new, critically acclaimed podcast all about grit & resilience called Bouncing Forward. Listen in to hear how losing both of her legs led her to where she is today. Topics discussed: Amy walks the audience through a horrific tragedy she encountered as a teenager that led to her losing her legs (given less than 2% chance to live) Why nearly dying actually became a blessing How did Amy establish belief in herself after losing her legs? Why utilizing perspective and gratitude can be game-changing during moments of adversity A quick mindset hack that Amy uses to boost her confidence A recent MASSIVE struggle that Amy has had and how she is dealing with it What's next for Amy? Listen/Subscribe to the podcast: https://adversityadvantagepodcast.com/ Connect with Amy: Website: https://amypurdy.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/amypurdygurl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyPurdyGurl/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bouncing-forward-with-amy-purdy/id1546895069?at=1l3vwYf Connect with Doug: Website: http://www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dougbopst Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Stop Negative Self Talk and Harness Your Inner Voice I think we all have a basic understanding that many of the issues that arise in our lives are a result of our inability to control and manage the voice in our head. Not only does this create problems, our ability to solve these problems strongly relies on how we use our thoughts and inner voice in those moments. They can either be used to our advantage and help us grow or to our disadvantage where they become “chatter.” Chatter is when the inner voice becomes toxic and destructive. It’s when we ruminate, obsess, and before we know it we are acting impulsively and making decisions that are not aligned with who we want to become. This leads to turmoil in our lives that can damage our health, careers, relationships and our sense of self if we are not careful. But, there is good news. There is a path forward and after listening to today’s episode you will have multiple tools that you can implement immediately to harness your inner voice, mitigate chatter and use your thoughts to improve your life. Today’s guest is Ethan Kross. Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind and the inner voice. He is An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top-ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions, and relationships. Ethan is also the best selling author of the newly released book “Chatter” The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It, which was chosen as one of the best new books of the year by the Washington Post, CNN and USA Today and the Winning Winter 2021 selection for Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Dan Pink’s Next Big Idea Book Club. This guy delivers an absolute masterclass on today’s show on the conscious mind, emotion regulation, our inner voice and thoughts, and of course chatter. What I value about Ethan’s approach is that it’s simple, proactive and anyone can do it. There is no equipment, financial investment or massive time commitment required. Part of his solution to harnessing your inner voice is practicing things like “distancing” yourself from the situation, creating rituals in your life and controlling the environment around you. Ethan also covers a few tactics that you may think work for controlling our negative thoughts that are actually counterproductive. This is a discussion that goes into great detail into what your inner voice is, how it’s different from chatter, and why talking to yourself is actually healthy. We also get into how to “hold space” for someone in a way that will help them move forward and why running to social media to share your problems isn’t always the best approach. The cool thing is that many of the strategies that Ethan teaches are also useful for emotional regulation which is also part of today’s conversation. This episode helps you manage chatter in the present moments as well as the future and ultimately assist you in letting the voice in your head become your greatest ally. Highlights: Why we have an inner voice, where it comes from and how it’s used? What is chatter and how is it different from our thoughts and inner voice? What is really the root cause of people's inability to manage their inner thoughts? Why the idea of going back to your childhood and addressing the root cause of trauma can be counterproductive How talking to yourself can be healthy (and why saying your name is important) Ethan shares some proven tactics to help you stop negative thoughts and chatter in its tracks Tools for controlling and regulating emotions Buy Ethan's book "Chatter:" https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/ Connect with Ethan: Website: http://www.ethankross.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ethankross Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethan_kross Connect with Doug: Website: http://www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dougbopst Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks: www.paleovalley.com Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Deep Dive on Intuitive Fasting, Metabolic Flexibility and How to Boost Your Immune System Right Now!!! Dr. Will Cole is our first repeat guest on the show and undoubtedly one of the most experienced and educated individuals in the field of Nutrition and Functional Medicine. He is a leading functional-medicine expert, who specializes in clinically investigating the underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole is also a best-selling author of multiple books and hosts the highly popular podcast, The Art of Being Well. Today our conversation takes a somewhat similar path as our initial one as we talk all things functional medicine and holistic health. But this time, we talk quite a bit about fasting. And not just fasting, "Intuitive Fasting" which is also the title of his latest New York Times best-selling book. Much of our discussion today focuses on the science of fasting and how it builds resilience, improves your brain health, reduces your inflammation and boosts your immune system. Dr. Cole shares the importance of having metabolic flexibility when it comes to maximizing our health and why metabolic inflexibility is at the root of so many health problems that we are facing. Believe it or not, fasting is a great way to develop metabolic flexibility which you will learn today. I also pick Dr. Cole’s brain about what he’s currently advising his patients to do to boost their immunity and help protect them from viruses. Dr. Cole showcases his 4-week plan to get started fasting in a way that’s comfortable, effective, and of course intuitive. Essentially this is a conversation that will help you embrace the incredible benefits of fasting without feeling overwhelmed and frightened. Hopefully, after listening to this episode you will feel inspired to take control of your health so that you can do what you can to reduce inflammation. strengthen your immune system and live longer. Highlights: What is Dr. Cole advising his patients to do to keep their immune systems strong? What is at the root of many health problems? Metabolic flexibility vs metabolic inflexibilty (the role this plays in your health) The science and benefits of fasting What is intuitive fasting? What can be used to improve brain health, reduce inflammation and build resilience? Dr. Cole’s 4-week plan to implement fasting in a way that's simple, effective, and efficient. Connect with Dr. Cole Website - https://drwillcole.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorwillcole/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/drwillcole Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/DrWillCole Podcast - https://drwillcole.com/podcast Buy Dr. Cole's newest book "Intuitive Fasting:" https://amzn.to/3hnnXAw Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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

Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential and thought-provoking experts on the subjects of happiness and human nature who has written multiple New York Times best selling books and hosts the highly popular Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. To add to her list of impressive accolades, Gretchen started her career as a lawyer and eventually worked her way up to become a clerk for a Supreme Court Justice until she had an epiphany and realized that she wanted to be a writer. She touches on this in today’s episode but most of our time is spent chatting about her personality test that has helped millions better understand themselves, improve their relationships and become happier. Highlights: Why she switched professions at the pinnacle of her career How to stay optimistic while pursuing something that’s challenging Her unique personality test that has helped millions and will improve how you feel about yourself Which personality type are you and how can you use it to your advantage? Which personality types are most common (might surprise you) What actually can make you happier and what can't Which personalities are more likely to attract one another? What helps Gretchen get out of a rut Listen/Subscribe to the podcast: https://adversityadvantagepodcast.com/ Connect with Gretchen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GretchenRubin Website: https://gretchenrubin.com/ Podcast: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/ Books: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/​ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com More on Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Warren is a popular YouTuber, TikTok star and internet celebrity who co-founded the famed content house, “The Hype House” The crazy part is just a few years ago Alex was homeless. On today's podcast, Alex shares how he went from homeless and dead broke to one of the most famous Internet personalities in the world all before his twenty- first birthday. Listen in to hear how he turned tragedy and trauma into triumph at such a young age. Highlights: How he started filming videos at just 11 years old (shortly after his father passed away) The ultimatum his mom gave him: stop filming or get out of the house What life was like as a homeless YouTuber How he crossed paths with Thomas Petrou to form The Hype House. Alex introduces the Hype House’s upcoming Netflix show Behind the scenes of being an internet celebrity A candid conversation about Alex’s mental health Listen/Subscribe to the podcast: https://adversityadvantagepodcast.com/ Connect with Alex: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX2Pm1JoWF3chsVOR9e1hbQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexwaarren/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alexwaarren/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexwaarren Connect with Doug: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/ Website: https://www.dougbopst.com 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

Train Your Brain to Master Focus, Learn Faster, Achieve Goals and Become Limitless! One of the world’s leading experts in brain performance, mental fitness and memory improvement joins me on the show today. But, these credentials would have seemed downright impossible years ago. I say this because Jim Kwik experienced a severe childhood brain injury that left him with massive learning challenges so much so that he was told that he had a broken brain. Jim refused to let that label define him and gravitated heavily towards comic books to inspire him to achieve the unthinkable, unimaginable and impossible. When Jim was a freshman in college an unsung hero came into his life to help guide him on the path of personal development, growth, and reading. He then became enamored with teaching himself “how to learn” and the rest is history. Kwik then created strategies to dramatically enhance his cognitive performance and has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower. He is CEO of Kwik Learning, the premiere online accelerated learning academy with students in 195 countries. His clients include Google, Virgin, Nike, Zappos, SpaceX, Wordpress, Cleveland Clinic, Caltech, Harvard and Singularity University. Kwik is the author of the NY Times and #1 WSJ bestseller: “Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life.” He is the host of the acclaimed “Kwik Brain” podcast, which is consistently the top educational training show on iTunes with tens of millions of downloads. Our mission today is to provide you actionable steps to help train your brain to master your focus (even during the tough times), cultivate purpose, learn faster, achieve your goals, and become limitless. This is an absolute masterclass and one that you will want to re-listen to over and over again. Topics discussed: Why Jim was so excited to come on the podcast Jim's incredible back story: going from the "Boy with a Broken Brain" to being one of the world's leading experts in brain performance, mental fitness, and memory improvement. How to cultivate a deep sense of meaning or "why" to achieve goals - How to align your values with action in an attention-seeking world Jim's tools for dealing with life's challenges/overcoming adversity How to master focus How to stay focused during times of distress Jim's tips for more efficient Learning How to take notes effectively Listen/Subscribe to the podcast: https://adversityadvantagepodcast.com/ Connect with Jim: Website: www.jimkwik.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimkwik Facebook: www.facebook.com/jimkwikofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/jimkwik Podcast: https://jimkwik.com/category/podcast/ Buy Jim’s book “Limitless” https://www.limitlessbook.com/ Connect with Doug: Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks: www.paleovalley.com Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Reasons You Are Always Anxious (And What to Do About It) It’s no secret that the pandemic and COVID-19 have exacerbated things like our stress levels, anxiety, worry and uncertainty. As a result, there has been a rise in suicide, drug overdose, alcohol sales and prescription medication to treat mental illness. What’s the path forward? What do we do? What is the real reason we experience anxiety and how can we manage it? My hope is that after today’s conversation you will have a better understanding of the anxiety, worry, and mental health and how to address each effectively. Today’s guest is Dr. Jud Brewer. He is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. His TED Talk ”A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit” has over 16 million views on YouTube. Dr. Jud is an Associate Professor at Brown University, executive medical director at Sharecare and an internationally renowned expert in mindfulness as correlated to addiction. In his latest book, “Unwinding Anxiety” Dr. Jud gives step-by-step instructions on how to understand and manage anxiety in ways that are backed by science, research and data. There are hundreds of millions of people that struggle with anxiety; my concern is that this number will only continue to rise if we don’t learn how to manage it properly and pay attention to its causes. There are numerous myths out there when it comes to what works when it comes to dealing with anxiety. With that said, today’s discussion I think will provide you with science-based, actionable steps that you can immediately take to understand, manage and mitigate your anxiety. What I like about Dr Jud’s approach is that it’s tactical, efficient and proactive. Dr Jud also emphasizes why practicing mindfulness, curiosity and awareness is the secret sauce when it comes to modifying behavior, changing habits and managing anxiety. This conversation covers what anxiety is, what causes it, what makes it worse and how it relates to addiction. Dr. Jud also explains the role that your health, fitness and lifestyle play into all of this. This episode helps you manage anxiety both short and long term. It will also help you rewire your brain to suppress or end the vicious traps of worry, fear and anxiety. Dr. Jud is one of the best when it comes to educating, teaching and sharing on the subjects of habits, anxiety, addiction and behavior change and his insights will be a game-changer for you. Connect with Dr. Jud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jud/ Website: https://drjud.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudapps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/judbrewer Buy Dr. Jud's latest book "Unwinding Anxiety" https://amzn.to/3u1KUNl Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 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

Mike Majlak is a popular Youtuber, Internet Celebrity and Co Host of one of the world's most popular shows, Impaulsive with Logan Paul. But, much of this seemed nearly impossible a little over a decade ago. On today's podcast, Mike takes us through his riveting addiction and post addiction story which he also reflects on in his highly popular debut book, 'The Fifth Vital'. Mike grew up as a “normal kid” who just like many found himself spiraling down the destructive path of addiction. It began with him experimenting with marijuana as a teenager and it quickly escalated into snorting painkillers, cocaine, xanax, heroin and smoking crack. Mike inevitably was also forced to sell these drugs in order to support his habit and his identity. This self-destructive journey continued for about a decade and also came with other negative side effects. Mike was arrested multiple times, robbed, drove his car off a cliff and watched his drug dealer get pistol-whipped right before his eyes. One of Mike’s lowest of lows came when he failed to take care of his sick grandfather while extremely high on crack. On June 18th, 2010 everything finally caught up with Mike when he was finally called on his BS by his probation officer and she decided to give him an opportunity to change his life. This is what would ultimately lead him to go to detox, treatment and turn his life around. Mike’s redemption story was fueled by fitness, goal setting, purpose, perseverance, and deep introspection. On a mission to make something out of his life and “hustle” in a meaningful way Mike rebuilt his resume, self-esteem and health. This gave him the confidence needed to apply and land a job at furniture retailer Lovesac to help them build their brand and social media. It was at Lovesac where he met Logan Paul and the rest is history. Our discussion today dives deep into what it was like being the Mike of the past versus the Mike of the present. We chat about his darkest moments, his rock bottoms and the scariest time of his life where he thought it was all over. More importantly, we talk about the exact tactics that Mike used to make the ultimate comeback, the healthy coping mechanisms he uses today and the advice he has for those that are still suffering. We also talk about his partnership with Logan Paul and what the future holds. This conversation is a reflection on the power of faith, fitness, fortitude and fulfillment and a story that I am excited to share. Some topics discussed: Mike's journey to addiction The parental divorce and his rough teenage years The switch from marijuana to opiates The trajectory that leads him to use heroin and crack Mike's darkest moments/rock bottoms Mike's scariest moment of his life Mike's turning point with the new Probation officer Why did Mike decide to stop using drugs? How Mike made his comeback (step by step) Positive coping tactics for an addict looking for recovery How he survived early recovery? The role that self reflection played in his life How did Mike rebuild his resume, self-esteem and life? The importance of fitness Getting a job at Lovesac and meeting Logan Paul Logan and Mike's partnership and their future Advice for loved ones who have an addict that is struggling Connect with Mike Majlak: Instagram: www.instagram.com/heybigmike Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMk0u-pViW-Ff4F9SAGcI4g Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikemajlak Buy Mike Majlak's book "The 5th Vital": https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Vital-Mike-Majlak/dp/B087L8DWZQ Listen/Watch Impaulsive Podcast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGeBogGDZ9W3dsGx-mWQGJA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impaulsive-with-logan-paul/id1442164847?at=1l3vwYf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36PzTdM4rvRPaJYdBW1ZNa Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Louisa Nicola. She is a trained clinical neuroscientist, the founder of Neuro Athletics and works one on one with professional NBA, MLS and NFL players to enhance peak brain performance. I am not sure which is more inspiring: her wealth of knowledge and expertise or her incredible story. Louisa grew up training competitively as a triathlete in Australia. One day while she was on her bike training for the triathlon world championship, a car struck her leaving her knee ruptured and shattering her dreams of competing. She was told by a doctor that she would never walk again. But that didn’t stop her from making a comeback. Louisa ended up crossing paths with a special mentor that taught her the importance of the mind-body connection. This ultimately changed her life and gave her the superpower to not only walk again, but to compete again. We go in depth about this extraordinary accomplishment and how it set the tone for the work she does today as a neuroscientist. Louisa and I have a detailed conversation on managing emotions, fear, stress and the entire nervous system. What you will learn is that the biggest trick to coping with all of these things is optimizing how you sleep. She shares some shocking information on the negative impacts of poor sleep including how it affects your memory, emotions, immune system, and genetics. It can even alter your brain. But don’t worry, she also shares practical tips that you can do to improve your sleep as well as some innovative ways to train your mind, thrive under pressure and much more! Topics discussed: Louisa's incredible backstory and how she survived a near death accident How she recovered and was able to compete at triathlon world championship Managing stress, emotions and nervous system Embracing fear Why sleep is so important for physical, mental and emotional health What qualifies as good sleep? The dangers of poor sleep How to optimize and improve sleep Innovative ways to train the mind Connect with Louisa: Website: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/founder-bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediamondboss_/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louisanicola/ Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 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

So many aspects of our daily lives depend on our outlook and mindset. How do you respond to challenges, mistakes and negative situations? Do you view them as problems or opportunities? Do you let your adversities define your life? Do you pass up opportunities out of fear of failing? My guest on today's episode Glenn Stearns believes you should use failure and adversity as a catalyst for change and not a reason to quit. Glenn was born to alcoholic parents, diagnosed dyslexic, and failed 4th grade. He became a father at age 14 and graduated high school in the bottom ten-percent of his class. A major turning point of his life came after finishing college when he decided to take his destiny in his own hands following another night of partying. Ironically, he made this choice at a local bar that I used to frequent back in the day in Towson, MD. He then moved to California in search of opportunities to rise above his humble beginnings. At 25, after working as a loan officer for 10 months, Glenn formed his own mortgage company, Stearns Lending LLC. By 2010, Stearns Lending LLC reached nearly $1 billion in monthly funded loan volume while experiencing record growth. Stearns not only survived the 2008 mortgage-lending crisis, it emerged as one of the top lenders in the country. Since 2010, Stearns Lending LLC has funded over 30-billion dollars in loans. In 2015, Glenn sold a majority of Stearns Lending to Blackstone and embarked on a hiatus with his family on his yacht. You would think that things would be “smooth sailing” from this point on. However, the tides turned and Glenn faced another major storm, cancer, which he beat twice. This coupled with an innate hunger to reinvent himself again was the inspiration for the show “Undercover Billionaire” in 2019. In the subsequent seasons that followed, Glenn has remained on board as an advisor and executive producer and now has started yet another mortgage company with his wife Mindy which we talk about. Glenn shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he built one of the most successful mortgage companies in an industry that is highly competitive. He reveals some secrets that can apply to anyone who’s interested in becoming resilient in the thick of uncertainty. We also talk about his story of cancer survival, why you shouldn’t solely chase money, and why he wasn’t happy when he sold his company. Topics Discussed Glenn's life before California How Glenn was inspired to start his own company and how he did it Weathering the stormy '2008' financial crisis and how it applies to today's struggles Glenn's advice to those on the verge of despair and how to build resilience How Glenn fought cancer twice and the lessons learned from it How the hit show "Undercover Billionaire" got started What keeps Glenn inspired and "hungry" Why you shouldn't solely chase money Glenn's hacks to building a sustainable business GLENN'S HACK TO BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS Success is not overnight. Quit chasing after materialism and focus on building a strong organization and quality leadership. Figure out what your goal is and never be in a haste to get to your destination or put a deadline on your success. Enjoy every moment you have to build and grow. It's not about having your game plan all mapped and then freaking out when it doesn't go as planned because it won't. It's about being a problem solver. That's what you are as an entrepreneur. Takeaways When faced with life's challenges, understand that 'This too shall pass.' Nothing stays constant, not even crisis. If you must build a sustainable business, surround yourself with great people of like interest and passion. Learn to communicate at the verge of despair. Prioritize family. Make sure they're happy because there's a lot more currency than money. There's happiness currency, health currency and there's joy currency. Connect with Glenn: Website: http://www.glennstearns.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlennBStearns/ Watch "Undercover Billionaire" on Discovery: https://www.discovery.com/shows/undercover-billionaire Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on Legion Athletics: buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've Been Brain Washed, Here's How to Fix It!!! Today you will finally find out why you continue to make choices that aren’t aligned with your goals and the person you want to become in the future. What I believe you will discover after listening to this is that you’ve been “brain washed.” I don’t mean this necessary in a manipulative way. It’s more or less referring to the pivotal role your environment plays in all areas of your health. It also is closely related to our ability to make decisions, fight inflammation, build meaningful relationships, and manage stress. Father and son duo, Dr.’s David and Austin Perlmutter join me on the show today. Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. Austin Perlmutter, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times bestselling author. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Austin’s focus is on helping others to improve decision-making and quality of life. He is also interested in methods of understanding and reducing burnout in the medical field. Ultimately, they are both here to help you understand where this massive disconnect between our goals and our decisions stems from and how your brain is being trained to behave impulsively based on environmental patterns, habits, and the daily choices that we make. The good news is that we talk about the path forward so that you can begin to rewire your brain to make better decisions, achieve your goals, optimize your health and become the best version of yourself. Topics discussed: Environmental factors that impact decision making The role of neuroplasticity and how it influences our choices How social media and technology affect brain health, cognitive function, relationships and stress Can we use technology in a healthy way? Implementing the acronym "T.I.M.E." when it comes to assessing social media and technology use How empathy improves our health and brain function Why do we make impulsive decisions? How things like inflammation and nutrition influence all areas of our health The path forward so that you can rewire your brain to strengthen relationships, reduce stress, improve your health and become the best version of yourself (including a 10 day bootcamp). Connect with Dr. David Perlmutter: Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidperlmutter Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADavid+Perlmutter+MD&s=relevancerank&text=David+Perlmutter+MD&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Connect with Dr. Austin Perlmutter: Website: https://www.drperlmutter.com/austin-perlmutter-bio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinperlmutter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinperlmuttermd/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Wash-Thinking-Relationships-Happiness/dp/0316453323/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1618453199&refinements=p_27%3AAustin+Perlmutter+MD&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Austin+Perlmutter+MD Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take These Steps To Develop a Miracle Mentality, Believe in Yourself, and Make a Comeback!!! More often than not, what holds you back isn’t the obstacle or setback itself, it’s the lack of belief in yourself to overcome it. With that said, this podcast is going to give you the exact steps needed to get you through hard times, develop belief and confidence in yourself and create the ultimate comeback. My guest today is Tim Storey. Tim is an author, pastor, speaker, and renowned life coach and is known for inspiring and motivating people from all walks of life. In the course of his 30 years as “The Comeback Coach”, Tim has helped countless people including well known creators like Robert Downey Jr., Kanye West, Quincy Jones and so many more. Today we discuss things like how to develop a “miracle mentality” so that you can get through the toughest of times and achieve anything you want in life. We talk about what you can do to help yourself when you are spiraling downward and not exacerbate the situation. Tim shares the importance of having well defined principles and a purpose as well as the role they play in helping you get through life’s challenges. Our conversation also takes a deep dive into the topic of one’s inner circle and what to do with those people that no longer add value to your life. Essentially, this episode contains a wonderful combination of motivation, inspiration and game changing advice to help you use adversity to your advantage and become your best self. Topics discussed: Staying grounded in Faith during the good and bad times Tim's insights on Purpose and Principles Why it's not the problem that breaks us, it's our response to it What you can do to help yourself when you are spiraling downward and not exacerbate the situation Tim's thoughts on the "miracle mentality" and where it comes from What disrupts the "miracle mentality" Different states of life that we can end up living in: mundane, messy and madness Steps that you can take to embrace the "miracle mentality" during times of struggle A deep dive into the topic of one’s inner circle and what to do with those people that no longer add value to your life Connect with Tim: Website: www.timstorey.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial Buy Tim's new book "The Miracle Mentality" here: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mentality-Source-Magical-Transformation/dp/0785236724 Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Our sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Legion Athletics: buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! My Go To Electrolyte Drink Drink LMNT replaces essential electrolytes with no sugar, no coloring, no artificial ingredients, or any other junk. As a member of our community, you can a free LMNT Sample Pack to try all of their flavors through this link: DrinkLMNT.com/DougBopst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blueprint to an Effective and Sustainable Workout Program!!! There is a lot of noise in the fitness industry about what works best with regard to weight loss, muscle building, and transformation. There are so many different workout programs, cleanses, and information that it can be challenging to decipher between what actually works long term and what doesn’t With that said, I wanted to have a conversation with someone that is one of the most knowledgable, respected, and successful experts in this space. Today’s guest is Mike Matthews. Mike is the best selling author of books like “Bigger Leaner Stronger” and "Thinner Leaner Stronger." He is also the host of the "Muscle for Life Podcast" and founder of the #1 best-selling all-natural sports supplement brand, Legion athletics. More importantly, Mike is a “go to” for all things muscle building, fat loss, and body transformation having helped tens of thousands of people change their lives via health and fitness. Check out his IG page for some of these before and after photos. It’s quite inspirational. Believe it or not, most of his clientele is the normal everyday person who is “unfit” and looking to become “fit” that doesn’t have hours upon hours to spend at the gym everyday. So if you are that person who is struggling to get started, keep “starting and stopping,” have hit a plateau, or just looking to up your fitness game then this episode is for you. This episode is going to provide you the blueprint for a workout program that is effective, sustainable and help you create the ultimate health transformation. We chat about the staples that are necessary for a successful fitness program that includes what to eat, what to do in the gym and the importance of protein. Mike and I discuss other things like how to not fall into the trap of making your body an idol or your identity, how to break through a plateau and how much time is REALLY necessary to spend in the gym to get results and how to maximize it. We chat about the staples that are necessary for a successful fitness program that includes what to eat, what to do in the gym and the importance of protein. Mike and I discuss other things like how to not fall into the trap of making your body an idol or your identity, how to break through a plateau and how much time is REALLY necessary to spend in the gym to get results and how to maximize it. We also talk about why he thinks so many people quit on themselves and more! Topics discussed: The common themes of successful health transformations What to eat to optimize your health and body How to allocate time in the gym and what to do How much cardio is necessary? How to get started if you "start and stop" often Why is protein is so important? Why starting small leads to big changes How to not create an identity around your body Why people quit on themselves so soon The importance of results Connect with Mike: Website: https://legionathletics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muscleforlifefitness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muscleforlifefitness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muscle-for-life-with-mike-matthews/id671863400 Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 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

A Nation That's Being Held Hostage By Addiction!!! Today’s episode is not only timely but truly one of the most impactful and informative conversations that I’ve ever had. The topic is one that is near and dear to my heart and the hearts of many. Why you may ask? Because we are talking about addiction and why and how our nation being held hostage by it. Do you think I am kidding? A recent CDC study stated that between May 2019 and May 2020 there were over 81,000 drug overdose deaths. My fear is that these numbers will continue to climb in the next coming year. It is also estimated that 1500 kids per day will try taking prescription drugs for the first time to get high. If you are the parent, relative, friend or spouse of somebody that could be struggling with addiction, you’re probably asking yourself a lot of questions. What do I do? How will I know? How do I find a good rehab? What if they don’t listen to me? What about pot? Do I just kick them out? How do I get them to be honest with me? Here is some good news. Today we are going to answer these questions. On the show today, I have Heather Hayes, one of the most highly respected and prominent authorities in the addiction field. She has over 30 years of experience as an interventionist and has completed over 3000 interventions. 95% of these have ended with the subject agreeing to go to treatment. You may recognize her from A&E’s hit show “Intervention” where she was a featured interventionist in 2018 and 2019 or from her appearances on Dr. Oz, CNN and other media. Did I forget to mention that she’s also a trained hostage negotiator? During our in depth discussion, Hayes provides step by step instructions on how to know if someone is suffering from addiction and how to ask the right questions. We cover how to support someone in recovery, how to deal with the trauma, shame and guilt of being a parent of an addicted child and how to have conversations about drugs. We talk about boundaries, tough love and enabling. She’ll reveal what she is seeing on the front lines regarding what types of drugs are most popular as well as the staggering statistics the country is facing. We also take a deep dive into cannabis and whether kids should be smoking it. Does it help with anxiety and is it a successful form of harm reduction? Finally, Hayes explains how to find the right treatment center and what she thinks is the solution to this massive problem we are facing. Topics discussed: Why addiction is very similar to a hostage situation and also potentially more complicated. Heather's background and what sets her apart How to know if someone is struggling with addiction and how to ask the right questions How do you support someone in recovery? How do you deal with the trauma, shame and guilt of being a parent of an addicted child and how to have conversations about drugs? Boundaries, tough love and enabling What she is seeing on the front lines The staggering statistics that the country is facing We take a deep dive into cannabis Should kids be smoking cannabis? Does it help with anxiety and is it a successful form of harm reduction? How to find the right treatment center What does Heather think the solution is? Connect with Heather: Website : https://www.heatherhayes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherrhayes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRHayesInc Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Our sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Legion Athletics: buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! My Go To Electrolyte Drink Drink LMNT replaces essential electrolytes with no sugar, no coloring, no artificial ingredients, or any other junk. As a member of our community, you can a free LMNT Sample Pack to try all of their flavors through this link: DrinkLMNT.com/DougBopst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Easter! I am wishing everyone a healthy and happy holiday and hope you are spending it with those that you love either in person or virtually. For those that aren’t celebrating, I am wishing you a day full of peace, love, and happiness as well. We have a “special episode” today. Traditionally, I don’t release three episodes per week. But, given the context of this particular conversation and how it relates to Easter, I thought it would only be fitting to release it today. Many of you will recognize my guest because he is one of the most accomplished college football coaches of our lifetime. Today we dive into parts of his journey that you may not be as familiar with, specifically his childhood and what led him to become a Christian. Clemson Football Head Coach Dabo Swinney joins me today on the show. For those of you who aren’t sports fans, since taking over as head coach in 2008, he has won 5 conference titles and two national championships. His team is consistently in the running for winning the national championship every year. What I believe sets him apart is his commitment to making his players not just better athletes, but better humans as well. We discuss his upbringing, his faith, and of course his coaching career. He explains how his positivity and motivational nature was something that he created in reaction to adverse circumstances. He shares the secret recipe he gives his players to get out of a rut and which players have impacted him. I hope you find my conversation with Coach Swinney as inspiring, encouraging and surprising as I did. Happy Easter! Topics discussed: Coach Swinney's upbringing and what inspired his motivational and positive nature How his childhood helped shape him Why age 16 was pivotal for him What led him to become a Christian and what that has done for him The major role faith plays in his life How staying positive and focusing on what he could control helped him get through hard times How to get through challenging times His coaching career How he is able to relate to his players Which players have had the most impact on him Advice he gives to players that are in a "rut" Connect with Doug Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Topics discussed: Arielle's childhood and early stages of addiction How drinking socially led to a downward spiral that included abusing other drugs, getting a DUI, multiple rehab visits, and grand mal seizures The role of shame in trying to get sober Arielle's "rock bottom" moment that came after blacking out for a few months prior What helped Arielle in recovery? The role of community The power of meditation (and which she prefers) Arielle's fitness journey and how it helped her build confidence How does Arielle manage anxiety in a healthy way? The advice she would give to her younger self Connect with Arielle: Website : https://theblondefiles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellelorre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariellelorre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariellelorre Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blonde-files-podcast/id1458992375 Connect with Doug Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simple Tips to Improve Your Health, Feel Great and Lose Weight!!! Today is going to be an in depth conversation covering topics like mental health, weight loss, healthcare and COVID 19. We will be talking about managing these and more importantly you will learn simple steps to achieve optimal health. So with that said I am excited that Dr. Rangan Chatterjee joins me today. Dr. Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced for years to come. His mission is to help 100 million people around the globe live better lives. He hosts the most popular health podcast in the UK and Europe called “Feel Better, Live More.” He has written 4 books that have been Sunday Times Bestsellers including his latest “Feel Great, Lose Weight” which is set to be released tomorrow in the US & Canada. We talk about what led Dr. Chatterjee down the path of focusing on a more proactive approach to healthcare, the chronic consequences of the pandemic that aren’t being measured and his advice for surviving isolation. He explains why you must focus on managing your stress, developing self-awareness and knowing “why you eat” in order to lose weight. He also shares simple tools to improve your health in just a few minutes and of course, we chat about his new book “Feel Great, Lose Weight” which is a must-read. Topics discussed: How Dr. Chatterjee manages his schedule and sanity What led Dr. Chatterjee down the path of having a proactive approach to healthcare What's going on in the UK with the pandemic and the chronic consequences of the pandemic that aren’t being measured Dr. Chatterjee’s advice for people on how to make the most of the isolation so that they can be healthy in the best way possible Why it's so important for people to address that they're who they are at the core when it comes to being able to lose weight. Dr. Chatterjee’s freedom exercise: Feel, Feed, and Find The importance of changing the rest of your lifestyle when it comes to achieving optimal health Dr. Chatterjee talks about the “toolbox” and how people can apply that to how they're living today Get Dr. Chattterjee's new book "Feel Great, Lose Weight" here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953295053/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=drchatterjee-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1953295053&linkId=935ffcaf0ab876e4c36fb485eacd54c3 Connect with Dr. Chatterjee: Podcast: https://drchatterjee.com/blog/category/podcast/ Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDnwlb3IQDPJtFysPUJbDFQ/videos Connect with Doug Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ More on Legion Athletics: buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest on the show is relationship expert AJ Harbinger and co-host of the highly popular podcast, The Art of Charm which has over 200 million downloads and has featured guests such as myself, Tim Ferriss, Jay Shetty, and Kobe Bryant, and many others. AJ has helped thousands of men and women from all around the world to overcome social anxiety, master conversation, develop social capital and build genuine relationships of the highest quality, as well as breakthrough large personal and professional mental blocks. Like many, success did not come easy for AJ. Identifying as an introvert and Growing up without a Mother, this all quickly ignited some insecurities, pain, and anxiety, and struggled socially in school. As you can imagine, he felt a bit lost as a young adult and took a sabbatical after his undergrad for some self-discovery. Encouraged by his father to get a job to stay motivated, he decided to take a job at a research lab and after having a research project go sideways unexpectedly, he was forced to make a decision. He could either continue down this path of consistent disappointment or take a chance on himself to do something that would help him and others find fulfillment long term. On a mission to develop and cultivate true social skills and confidence, he co-founded the Art of Charm almost 15 years ago. This of course didn’t come without challenges as his Father passed away shortly after, whom he was incredibly close to and his Father also doubted his ability to make it in the podcast world. He shares his incredible story of overcoming all of these hardships that came along before and after starting the podcast and of course chat about social skills. Let's face it...developing confidence, emotional intelligence, and relationships are tough and take hard work. But, it can be done and there is an art in doing this. Today, you are going to learn tactical skills that you can apply right now to ensure that you are doing everything you can to improve your self-worth, build deep connections, and of course charm. Topics discussed: AJ’s upbringing growing up with a single parent How AJ’s childhood affected his mental health How AJ pivoted that adversity into something positive to help so many people AJ’s insight about being authentic, being real, and being yourself AJ’s advice for somebody who's thinking about doing something for the wrong reason Struggles AJ faced without having his mom around The types of things AJ started doing to cultivate confidence within himself when he started the show, The Art of Charm What are the things that AJ does every single day that are non-negotiable for him to get himself feeling good What AJ and his co-host do when the ratings of their program is not as high as they expected What are a couple of non-negotiable things that people can do to be able to cultivate a deep, meaningful, in-person relationship with someone in 2000, as we're entering 2021? AJ’s advice for people when approaching someone at an event, at a seminar, or asking a guy or a girl out What are some things people should say or not say, to get the other person to be more engaged with them The top lessons AJ learned from someone: Who was it and what was the lesson? Takeaways: “Look at any venture that you start and ask yourself, “How am I going to feel about this 10 days from now? How am I gonna feel about this 10 months from now? How am I gonna feel about this 10 years from now?” And if the answer is yes, excited, pumped. 10 months or 10 years later, then you've hit a goldmine. You've hit something that you're gonna have the passion, the motivation, and the drive to fulfill.” - AJ Harbinger “We really made it a focal point to celebrate all the small victories along the way.” - AJ Harbinger Your confidence is like a skyscraper. Start out with a positive view of the day, and end your day with gratitude. The difference between success and lack of success is between your ears. You are constantly training your mind to focus on things whether you like them or not. “If you’re feeling like, ‘Wow. You know, I've had so many setbacks.’ I would challenge you to pick up the phone and reach out to the people in your life that you care about.” - AJ Harbinger Appreciation is actually telling people what you love about them, why you love having them in your life, why you really enjoy that relationship that person has brought to your life. And acceptance is actually inviting them to participate in your life. The key ingredient in this formula is curiosity -- genuine curiosity. The simplest way is to approach with gratitude and appreciation, and share with them. “Who you surround yourself with, and the intentionality of your habits, your lifestyle, is what unlocks these extraordinary levels of success that we look up to.” - AJ Harbinger Connect with AJ Harbinger: Website: https://theartofcharm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theartofcharm YouTube: https://www.youtu

Today on the show we are talking about self-sabotage. This is something that clearly can destroy our own life as well as others if not handled properly. Self-sabotage can be as simple as not making the choices that we know will help us or that are not aligned with who we want to become. Other examples of self-sabotage include: giving up on a fitness journey too soon, not asking someone you like out on a date, or being too afraid to start that side hustle, project, or new career that you’ve dreamt about. Obvious forms of self-sabotage include making decisions you know can make your life worse like doing drugs, drinking excessively, staying in toxic relationships, not showing up for work or school or repetitive negative self-talk. Watching someone you love and care about “self-sabotage” can be heartbreaking. And we’ve all seen ourselves doing self-sabotaging behavior as well. You might be asking yourself why do we do this and how can we stop. After today’s episode, you will certainly have these questions answered. Dr. Judy Ho joins me on the show today. She is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, an author most recently penning “Stop Self-Sabotage,” a book detailing a scientifically-driven six-step program to stop self-sabotage. We will take a deep dive into all things self-sabotage including the 4 reasons that you do it and the exact steps you must take to understand, unwind and stop it in its tracks. We will also discuss the close relationship between self-sabotage and procrastination. Topics discussed: What inspired Dr. Judy to write an entire book about self sabotage? Why self sabotage does touch every single human being at some point in their live Judy’s advice for people who want to move through the next phase and continue along the journey of achieving what they want The LIFE acronym: L - low or shaky self-esteem I - internalized beliefs F - fear of change or the unknown E - excessive need for control Real life examples Dr. Judy has seen that a lot of people can relate to The importance of embracing fear and embracing change The scientific way to unwind the self sabotage knot in people’s lives Dr. Judy shares some of her teaching techniques The importance of understanding your pattern The 6 steps to stop self-sabotage explained Takeaways: People think, “Well, if I'm feeling this or I'm thinking this and it must be true,” and a lot of times it's not, and we don't have to beat ourselves up about it. In fact, it's sort of like your brain trying to do its best to protect you. You have to find some way to ride through that anxiety. “When people procrastinate, it's not usually because you're lazy. You're procrastinating because you have all of these ideas about how you want to do it right. And you don't want to start the process until you can do it right. But then before you know it, you run out of time, and that's where the self-sabotage happens.” Dr. Judy Ho Rewiring our brain is always something possible no matter what age you are People don't realize that they're self-sabotaging sometimes, because they're just not aware, and they're not having enough mindfulness to their internal dialogue. Self-compassion is much more of a motivational factor than beating yourself up. Once you understand what your triggers are, you understand why you have these barriers to completing a specific goal. The more you rehearse in your mind, it's actually making connections as if you were doing it in real-time. Connect with Judy: Website: https://www.drjudyho.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjudyho YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTNfTTZFoAscM1CKoWKJkbQ Connect with Doug Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices