The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Michael Oher is a former American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League for eight seasons, primarily with the Baltimore Ravens. He is perhaps best known as the subject of Michael Lewis’s bestselling book The Blind Side. He is the founder of the Oher Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering kids to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their dreams through opportunities in education. Today on the show we discuss: Michael’s story and his thoughts on the movie “The Blind Side,” how he conquered the victim mindset and remained optimistic during adversity, how he avoided temptation as a kid and stayed out of trouble, why cutting ties with bad friends is so important, the biggest lessons Michael has learned from everything he’s overcome and much more.  Thanks to today’s sponsor:   Caldera Lab: https://www.calderalab.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order     Episode Resources: Michael | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, audiologist, and clinical and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in psychneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. Her passion is to help people see the power of the mind to change the brain, control chaotic thinking, and find mental peace.   Today on the show we discuss: how to rewire toxic thoughts and how parents can support their kids when they’re trying to do the same. We also get into how parents can help their kids: become mentally resilient, feel more confident, build sustainable habits, develop effective problem solving skills and so much more.   Thanks to today’s sponsor:   Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order   Episode Resources: Dr. Leaf | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is personal trainer and wellness advisor. Eric Rakofsy. Eric is a partner and trainer at the prestigious Kollective gym in Austin Texas and also an advisor to Super Coffee, Ladder and others. Some of Eric’s influential clients include Strauss Zelnick, who’s CEO and chairman of the board of the billion dollar company behind Grand Theft Auto, Millard Drexler, chairman and CEO of J.Crew; Victor Cruz, model Nina Agdal, Shay Mitchel and many others.    Today on the show we discuss: How Eric escaped his ultra traumatic childhood and built a very successful personal training career, the invaluable lessons he’s learned from training some of the most influential people in the world, how Eric faced and dealt with his recent thyroid cancer diagnosis, why being kinder to yourself will help you lose body fat, Eric’s tips for busy people to optimize their health and much more.   Thanks to today’s sponsor:   Caldera Lab: https://www.calderalab.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order   Episode Resources: Eric | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is relationship coach Stephanie Rigg. Stephanie is also the host of the popular relationship podcast “On Attachment”, where she delves deep into all things attachment theory, love, relationships & intimacy - sharing her wisdom and experience to help you start making real changes in your life & relationships.   Today on the show we discuss: the four different types of attachments in relationships (including which are most common), why improving your self worth is more important than knowing your attachment style, the signs that you have an anxious or avoidant attachment style, what you can do early in a relationship if have an anxious or avoidant attachment style , how to develop a secure attachment in relationships and much more.  Thanks to today’s sponsor: Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order       Episode Resources: Stephanie | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Taylor Calmus. Taylor also known as 'Dude Dad,' is a Colorado-based video creator who has become a viral sensation through his comedic, family-focused content and expert, DIY creativity. He is a father of four and a husband to his wife Heidi. Taylor taps into the relatability of parenthood in an effort to help other parents laugh at their own struggles.   Today on the show we discuss: The biggest lesson he’s learned from being a dad, how his childhood influenced his unique parenting style, what inspired him to start his “dude dad” YouTube channel, how he monitors screen time with his kids, budget friendly DIY projects you can do to make things fun for your kids, how he deals with the ups and downs of parenting and much more.   Thanks to today’s sponsor:   Caldera Lab:   https://www.calderalab.com/   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order     What to listen for:   00:00 Intro 00:37 Biggest lesson he’s learned as a parent 02:26 What’s helped him practice more patience? 03:49 How did his childhood shape his parenting style? 06:27 Why did he pursue acting? 07:51 Creating Dude Dad 10:52 Helping other parents 12:34 Taylor’s “make or break” moment 16:46 Leading by example 18:31 Building a roller coaster in his backyard 21:16 Life changing lesson from his dad 24:28 Connecting with each of his four kids  29:10 The most interesting mom in the world  31:53 What does he do if one of his kids is having a bad day? 32:54 Most meaningful message he’s received from a fan 35:00 Tips for someone who’s struggling as a parent  36:04 What does Taylor do for self care? 37:25 Easy DIY project for your kids 39:29 Measuring success as a parent 43:29 Managing screen time with kids 48:28 What’s next for him? 50:34 Best parenting advice he’s received   Episode Resources: Taylor| YouTube, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Tara Swart. Tara is a neuroscientist, a former psychiatrist, and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan. She is also a leadership advisor and works with leaders all over the world to help them achieve mental resilience and peak brain performance while also helping them improve their ability to manage stress, regulate emotions and retain information. Tara has become wildly popular for her work in bridging the gap between science and spirituality and teaching others how to use science based tools to leverage the law of attraction and utilize the power of manifestation.    Today on the show we discuss: the power of manifestation and how to correctly manifest what you want in life, how to cultivate an abundance mindset, the science of gratitude and what steps you can take to remain grateful, practical tools for rewiring negative thought patterns, how to use the law of attraction to their advantage, how to remain optimistic during challenging times and more.  Thanks to today’s sponsors: House of Macadamias: Get 20% off your order & free box of sea salted macadamia nuts at: houseofmacadamias.com/doug (use code DOUG20) Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order     What to listen for:   00:00 Intro 00:14 How to bring abundance into your life 01:33 The science of gratitude 03:35 Developing a gratitude practice  05:57 What manifestation actually means  07:28 Why is manifesting misunderstood? 09:25 Steps you can take to manifest what you want in life 12:27 The proper way to use a “vision board” 15:50 How long does it take for things to change? 19:33 How to rewire negative thought patterns 27:07 The law of attraction 32:03 How to become more “magnetic” 32:40 Why did Tara start to study spirituality? 39:30 What is the “universe”? 43:49 How long does it take to change a habit? 45:53 Developing an optimistic mindset during adversity    Episode Resources: Tara | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest and returning to the podcast is wellness influencer and host of the Blonde Files podcast, Arielle Lorre. In our first discussion, Arielle and I dove deep into her incredible story of recovery and I invite y’all to check that one out in case you haven’t already.    Today we discuss: the 3 biggest lessons Arielle’s learned from her podcast, the areas in her life that she’s seen the most personal growth, what Arielle’s current wellness routine looks like, the most overrated beauty treatments, 3 inexpensive ways to improve the health of your skin, why walking has been so transformational for her and more.  Thanks to today’s sponsor: Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order     What to listen for:   00:00 Intro 00:17 3 biggest lessons from the podcast  04:03 How has the podcast evolved? 06:35 Areas of personal growth 10:37 The surprising benefits of walking 15:18 Plastic surgery addiction 18:35 Questions to ask yourself before getting plastic surgery 23:04 The most overrated beauty treatments 27:00 Why are cosmetic surgeries stigmatized? 28:53 3 best things you can do for your skin 30:50 Arielle rates my skincare routine 36:34 Current wellness routine 38:00 Joe Dispenza 41:02 How does she deal with anxiety? 43:27 Arielle’s current diet 46:28 Her favorite recipes right now 49:53 Gwyneth Paltrow 53:59 Advice for her followers  56:27 What’s next for her?     Episode Resources: Arielle | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is guest is Sam Parr. Sam is cohost of the highly popular business podcast My First Million. He also founded the media company “the Hustle” back in 2016 which was acquired by HubSpot in 2021.   Today we discuss: Why being an alcoholic can be your greatest superpower, Sam’s inspiring story and how he went from jail to selling his company to HubSpot, the top six lessons he’s learned from giving up alcohol and why that led to tremendous personal growth, how to instantly upgrade your approach when contacting someone via DM or email, his contrarian views on money and happiness, a simple and effective approach to taking calculated risks and managing uncertainty in life and much more.   Thanks to today’s sponsor: Caldera Lab: https://www.calderalab.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order   Episode Resources: Sam | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of Mindvalley, the world’s most powerful life transformation platform with 20 million+ followers. She is also the author of the recently released book, “Becoming Flawesome: The Key to Living an Imperfectly Authentic Life” Today we discuss: the dark side of the self help industry, how to identify, accept, and improve your flaws and imperfections, how to avoid the “indecision trap” and get over the fear of failure , what self love actually means and how to make it last, the pros and cons of perfectionism and much more.     Thanks to today’s sponsor:   Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 20% off your order       Episode Resources: Kristina | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Stacy Sims. Stacy is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford and others focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers, several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those by USOC and USA Cycling.   Today on the show we discuss: why women are not “small men,” how to know if your hormones are causing health issues, the signs of early menopause, how to optimize your health and hormones during the pre, peri and post menopausal stages, why women need more carbohydrates, how to customize your diet and exercise choices based on your age and hormonal needs, why you may want to think twice about intermittent fasting and much more.      Thanks to today’s sponsor:   House of Macadamias:   Get 20% off your order & free box of sea salted macadamia nuts at: houseofmacadamias.com/doug (use code DOUG20)       What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:23 “women are not small men” 02:26 Female hormones (estrogen and testosterone) 04:34 Signs of low levels of estrogen 07:55 Mental health vs. hormones  09:44 What a healthy menstrual cycle looks like  12:27 Diet & exercise tips for women in their 20’s and 30’s 19:38 Doing exercise classes everyday won’t help you burn fat    22:29 Why does chronic stress lead to weight gain? 23:59 Why you’re likely not losing body fat 26:30 The dangers of fasting   29:59 How much protein? 32:28 Women need more carbs  36:15 Healthy body fat percentage 40:29 When can excess body fat cause health issues?  41:57 How women should program their interval training 46:59 Optimizing your health during peri/post menopause  51:53 Injury prevention  54:36 Nutrition tips for peri/post menopause  56:28 Hormone therapy doesn’t change body composition  58:29 Supplements to consider  Episode Resources: Stacy | Website, Instagram       ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices