Today’s guest is Olivia Amitrano (Organic Olivia). Olivia is an herbalist, an entrepreneur, a blogger, and most notably an educator. You may recognize her as the founder and formulator behind Organic Olivia the brand or perhaps you’ve heard her voice as the host of the chart-topping podcast, "What’s the Juice." Organic Olivia started as a blog and quickly morphed into a fierce community of like minds on a divine path of learning, growing, and healing. We believe our greatest tools are traditional wisdom, herbal medicine and a brave willingness to explore our own behavior and psychology. Olivia is on a mission to understand the human condition while sharing both the present chapter of her life as well as the lessons she’s learned getting here. Peeling back the layers isn’t always pretty, but life is juicy and it’s worth the squeeze.    In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into Olivia’s story. We discuss how her parents getting sick and a spiritual experience transformed her relationship with herself, her fiancé and her family. We also discuss how constructive criticism has been instrumental in her healing journey, why changing your identity is so powerful when it comes to change, why she turned her back on wellness trends, how she changed her relationship with dopamine, overcame multiple addictions, and much more.     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 02:10 Olivia’s parents are hospitalized (this changed her life) 05:45 The year of personal responsibility  08:20 Understanding her childhood trauma 09:29 Studying psychology in college 11:20 Letting go of anger 13:25 How taking psilocybin transformed her life 17:25 The power of intentional “alone time”  20:30 How to receive constructive criticism 23:50 Olivia’s relationship with dopamine and addiction 29:55 Quitting cannabis, caffeine and hyperpalatable foods 36:15 How does she regulate her nervous system? 40:30 Understanding addiction 44:05 Why identity shifts are so powerful 50:10 Turning her back on wellness trends Episode Resources: Connect with Olivia | Website, Instagram, Podcast ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome Dr. Gabor Maté back to the podcast. Dr. Maté is a retired physician who spent 20 years in family practice and worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. He is the bestselling author of five books published in thirty languages, including his latest book The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture. Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. Let’s face it a lot of people are struggling right now with their mental health so I wanted to bring Dr. Gabor Maté back on the show to talk about what we can do about all of this and more.  What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:36 People are struggling  03:58 Major triggers for stress 07:20 What can be done? 09:19 How to stop stressing yourself out 14:07 Men’s mental health 17:07 You must focus on the present   19:50 How did Gabor heal the relationship with his past?  22:20 Conquering the victim mentality 28:00 Finding a trauma informed therapist 31:00 Dealing with triggers 35:09 Making friends with the voice in your head 37:28 Parenting 41:43 Should kids experience stress?  44:18 What to do if you’re afraid of being your “authentic self” Thanks to today’s sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order     Episode Resources: Connect with Gabor | Website, Instagram, Books ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Claire Bays. Claire is an online movement, nutrition and mindset coach at Wellness with Claire. She hosts the sensational podcast “Conversations with Claire”. She is a personal trainer at The Kollective in Austin, TX. sober alcoholic, and competitive athlete in Hyrox Racing and CrossFit. Claire believes that wellness is a mental, physical and spiritual experience… and that you are beyond capable of growing, learning AND changing. Today Claire comes on the show to share her incredible story of overcoming addiction and finding recovery. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you will too.    What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:55 Claire’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol 08:12 Why was alcohol so appealing? 09:42 Did she think she had a problem? 12:41 Claire’s traumatic rock bottom moment 21:00 3 tips for someone that feels lost in life 25:00 Early sobriety   28:50 The importance of accountability  32:35 Dealing with uncertainty 37:15 Developing structure in early sobriety  39:45 How did she become a competitive CrossFit athlete? 42:33 Living a double life 45:50 How did Claire transform her life so quickly? 52:12 Rebuilding her self confidence 55:34 How does she cope now? 59:20 Has Claire had any setbacks?    Episode Resources: Connect with Claire | Podcast, Instagram,   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Russell Kennedy, aka “The Anxiety MD.” Dr. Kennedy specializes in the art and neuroscience of helping people recover from anxiety disorders. He knows anxiety from the inside out, as he developed his own anxiety disorder as a result of growing up with a dad with severe schizophrenia. Dr. Kennedy has degrees and advanced training in medicine, neuroscience and developmental psychology —but it’s not all science, as he is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and was a professional stand-up comedian for over a decade (no joke!) In his award-winning book and audiobook, ANXIETY RX, he shows a practical, actionable program for anxiety relief that incorporates a combination of the latest in neuroscience with the grounding wisdom of the body with the ultimate goal of relieving the anxious thoughts of the mind.    Today we discuss how to understand and heal your relationship with anxiety, how to discover where your anxiety comes from, common mistakes people make when trying to reduce their anxiety, the difference between stress and anxiety, how to regulate your nervous system in the moment as well as ways to reduce your anxiety long term and much more.   Thanks to today’s sponsor: Paleovalley: Visit www.paleovalley.com and when you enter in the code “Doug” at checkout you will get 15% off.  What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 02:00 What to do if you are feeling anxious RIGHT NOW 03:52 Why he thinks focusing on your anxious thoughts can be problematic 10:42 What’s causing your anxiety? 14:40 Tips for coping with anxiety  19:25 How to know if you struggle with anxiety 24:50 The difference between stress and anxiety  28:15 How does childhood impact your ability to self regulate as an adult 32:55 Healing your relationship with anxiety 42:50 Why you should practice strategies for reducing anxiety 45:40 The difference between anxiety and fear  50:50 What you can do during moments of panic Episode Resources: Connect with Dr. Russ | Website, Instagram,   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Rachel Scheer. Rachel is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist who received her degree from Baylor University in Nutrition Science and Dietetics and became certified in functional medicine through the Kalish Institute. Rachel’s journey as a nutritionist began in bodybuilding and athletic performance, however, a couple years into her practice she began to suffer from severe gastrointestinal dysfunction (IBS.) After many false diagnoses, spending thousands of dollars on doctor visits and tests, and one doctor even suggesting the removal of her entire large intestine, Rachel decided to take her health into her own hands by taking a gut-centric approach to her healing. By learning how to "heal, instead of just deal" Rachel was able to avoid having her entire large intestine removed, come off the dozens of medications she was put on over the years and regain full-function of her gut.   Prior to transforming her health, Rachel was addicted to fitness, external validation, and achievement and struggled with her self-worth. This led to her developing an unhealthy relationship with working out, food, and body image. In today's episode, we unpack Rachel's incredible story from start to finish and she reveals how she completely transformed her life and her relationship with health and fitness. We also chat about Rachel's childhood, how that led to some of her struggles, how she has healed from that, and more!  some of her struggles, how she has healed from that, and more!       What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:00 How to transform your relationship with your body (3 tips) 08:21 When (& why) did her relationship with fitness become unhealthy? 14:29 Which was more addictive: external validation or getting leaner?  16:41 Rachel’s unhealthy relationship with food 20:20 Hitting rock bottom 24:50 What was the root cause of her struggles? 27:45 Rachel’s healing journey 32:28 How did being neglected as a child impact her? 34:50 Transforming the relationship with herself 42:14 Her current relationship with fitness/external validation/food   Episode Resources: Connect with Rachel | Website, Instagram, Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Shaun Galanos. Shaun is a love coach, host of The Love Drive podcast, and an online course creator. He teaches intimacy and communication tools for better relationships and more love. In this episode we discuss how to know if someone is actually a solid potential partner for you, why you shouldn’t start to date if you are in a negative headspace, how to know if you are falling in love too quickly, why shouldn’t overshare when you first start dating someone, how to know if it’s time to breakup with someone, what to do if your view of love and romance is jaded, how to know if you or someone is emotionally unavailable, common themes of long term healthy relationships and much more.    What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Two most important things to remember when you begin dating 05:47 How to avoid falling in love with the wrong person 08:42 Are you falling in love too quickly? (& what to do if you are) 11:36 Should you begin dating if you are in a negative headspace? 14:20 How to communicate effectively 17:29 Should you breakup? 20:57 How do you find out what your needs are? 24:09 Shaun gets diagnosed with an STD 29:33 When should you bring up your past? 34:28 Do relationships help you heal? 37:01 Signs of someone who is emotionally unavailable 39:48 Blaming others is a red flag 40:45 Common limiting beliefs when it comes to dating 42:52 What to do if your view on love/romance is jaded 44:47 How to deal with heartbreak 48:34 Common themes of healthy relationships 49:37 Dealing with conflict in a relationship 50:57 What to do once the honeymoon phase is over Episode Resources: Connect with Shaun | Website, Instagram, Podcast   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Ashlie Molstad. Ashlie is one of the most successful Beachbody coaches of all time, having earned the prestigious top coach award two years in a row. This achievement was no small feat, given that there are hundreds of thousands of coaches. Ashlie is also a life coach and host of the "Insource" podcast. In this episode, we discuss Ashlie's rise to success in a competitive industry and how that same rise to success also led to addictions to things like achievement and external validation. We discuss how these addictions led to her swimming in a river of "misery" and how she bounced back. We also chat about her struggles with her mental health and not liking herself, how to overcome the opinions of others, why she is reevaluating her relationship with alcohol and so much more.      What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Addiction to achievement 07:00 Has Ashlie always been into personal development? 09:30 What made her expand her business? 14:00 Helping others pulled her out of a dark place 18:35 Why did Ashlie hate herself? 22:20 External validation doesn’t build confidence 26:15 Reevalutating her relationship with alcohol 30:00 Dealing with online criticism 39:00 You don’t need a morning routine to be successful 44:30 Overcoming the opinions of others 49:50 Does she still make money from Beachbody? 52:20 Change your thoughts not your circumstances 56:30 Dealing with her “inner bully” Episode Resources: Connect with Ashlie | Website, Instagram, Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.   If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.   If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:   Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.    SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guests are Vanessa and Xander Marin. Vanessa is a licensed psychotherapist and has spent over 20 years as a sex therapist. She has bachelor’s degrees in human sexuality and sociology from Brown University and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Xander is a regular dude who left a cushy career in tech once he realized it was more fun to talk about sex with his wife all day. He’s here to show you that you don’t need a graduate degree or a license to have extraordinary communication skills. Vanessa and Xander also host the highly popular Pillow Talks podcast where they share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. In this episode we discuss how to maintain emotional connection during your relationship, how to get the “spark back” if you are feeling disconnected from your partner, the relationship between physical and emotional intimacy, how to improve your sex life with your partner, why gratitude is so effective for rebuilding relationships, how to know if you’re relationship is stale and much more. While this episode covers some mature content, it’s intended for educational purposes and to help you improve the relationship with yourself and/or your partner. Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   MANSCAPED:  Check out the new Beard Hedger™ Pro Kit. It also makes a great Valentine’s Day gift for your partner. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BOPST at www.manscaped.com. .    What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Maintaining emotional connection during a relationship 04:32 How to get the “spark” back in a relationship 07:35 Why is diving back into memories effective for rebuilding emotional connection 09:17 Does sex lead to emotional connection? 11:35 How long should you wait before getting intimate in a relationship? 14:36 Does chemistry in the bedroom matter? 17:05 Your sex life shouldn’t be a fairytale 18:36 Why is it weird to talk about sex? 20:54 Has Vanessa and Xander ever lost attraction for each other? 26:02 Is your relationship stale? 29:16 How do you know if your relationship is healthy?  31:18 Discovering your interests in the bedroom 32:38 Initiating sex with your partner 36:28 Communicating your needs to your partner 43:22 Biggest “turnoffs” in a relationship 46:31 What to do if your partner doesn’t want to work on the relationship 49:42 Dealing with resentment in a relationship 50:19 How to flirt with your partner 52:22 Exploring new things with your partner     Episode Resources: Vanessa and Xander | Website, Instagram, Podcast, Get their book, TikTok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   ***WELLNESS DISCLAIMER***       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Britt Frank. Britt is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma expert. She received her bachelor's from Duke and her Master's of Social Work from the University of Kansas. Britt is also the author of the book, The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward This is her second time on the podcast and today we are going to discuss many of the themes of her work but we are also going to chat about Britt’s incredible story. She struggled for more than two decades with relationships, chemical/behavioral addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and complex PTSD.  After finding her way out of that mess (with a lot of help and a brief stint in a religious cult), Britt changed careers, went back to graduate school, and became a therapist.   In this episode, she shares her incredible journey and how she completely transformed all aspects of her life. We also chat about why taking micro-steps leads to big changes if you’re trying to become unstuck, how to effectively reduce anxiety when you’re feeling overwhelmed, why external validation cannot save you, how to transform the way you speak to yourself, why trying to heal your past and forgive others keeps you stuck, how to improve the way you set and achieve goals and so much more.     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 02:06 How to become “unstuck” 03:44 The power of taking “small steps” 05:19 The origin of Britt’s addiction journey  11:06 Did joining a religious cult save her? 14:27 What was her rock bottom moment? 17:14 No one is coming to save you 20:48 Being honest with yourself 24:21 How to ask for help 27:30 What helped Britt transform her life? 29:56 Making peace with your past 33:28 Coregulating with family members that hurt you 35:55 The opposite of trauma is “choice” 38:25 Britt’s contrarian view on laziness 41:04 Don’t fall into THIS trap 43:15 How to successfully change your life 45:15 Transforming negative thoughts 47:37 The problem with optimism 50:58 Reducing anxiety when you’re feeling overwhelmed Episode Resources:   Connect with Britt   Instagram Website Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Robert Greene. Robert is an absolute icon and is the author of the NY Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, & The Laws of Human Nature. In this episode, Robert and I chat about  why it’s important to understand your emotions, why success is more dangerous than failure, how to read nonverbal communication cues and body language to determine if someone actually likes you, the dark side of human nature, the importance of protecting your reputation, how to overcome adversity and much more.      What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:28 3 Most important principles from Robert’s books 07:00 Understanding your emotions 11:44 Robert’s near death experience 18:30 How to overcome adversity   23:22 Why the 48th law of power is so important  27:55 Why does Robert struggle with feeling inferior? 32:05 Success is more dangerous than failure 36:56 Protect your reputation at all costs (5th law of power) 41:07 Nonverbal communication and body language 46:46 How to tell if someone actually likes you  51:53 What does Robert think of me? 55:42 What types of people should you stay away from? 1:00:46 How to tell if someone is lying to you 1:04:37 Master your dark side 1:11:11 Robert’s live event with Ryan Holiday Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BTR trucks and service: the leading commercial truck company in the Baltimore Washington region. BTR does everything a commercial truck user would ever need including repairs, routine maintenance, body work and inspections. If you are in the Baltimore Washington area and you or a loved one needs help with your truck, reach out to BTR at 410-691-9882 or check out their website at www.btrtrucks.com. Episode Resources:   Connect with Robert   Instagram Website Books Attend Robert Greene & Ryan Holiday's LIVE event Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices