Today's guest is Mimi Bouchard. Mimi is a thought leader in the self-improvement and wellness space. She has helped thousands transform their lives through her actionable and pragmatic approach to personal development. Mimi's guided meditation platform Superhuman has amassed thousands of subscribers that swear by the practice daily. Her top 100 Apple Podcast, Mimi, has almost 4 million unique downloads.    Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Ned/Mello Magnesium: www.helloned.com/doug Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order.   ***DISCLAIMER: Ned also offers other products such as their full spectrum CBD. Please be sure to do your due diligence and make sure that consumption of any products Ned offers are safe for you or the individual consuming it and that it won’t conflict with any extenuating circumstances that you or the person consuming it may have for work, school, probation, athletic commissions, etc.   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:14 Who was Mimi without personal development? 4:43 Why was her childhood difficult? 10:37 Being alone was hard for Mimi 12:35 Mimi discovers personal development as a teenager 17:03 Booking herself in reality tv to keep her visa 24:42 Reality tv wasn’t what she thought it would be 28:37 Transforming her self image  34:58 Did she use personal development to “escape” dealing with pain? 37:59 Everyone’s healing journey is different 41:28 Advice for people that are feeling lost 45:24 Clarity helps you stay focused  48:22 Embracing failure 52:23 Not your typical meditation app Episode resources:   Follow Mimi:   Instagram, Website Superhuman App 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

I know I don’t normally release episodes three times a week. But, today is a special occasion because actor Frank Grillo of the newly released movie “Lamborghini: The Main Behind The Legend” joins me on the podcast. You may recognize Frank from “Warrior,” “The Grey” or from some of the Marvel  movies or shows like “Billions” or “Kingdom.” In this episode we are going to get real and you are going to hear a side of Frank that you may not be as familiar with. Frank lost two people very close to him in the last year to suicide and it impacted him deeply. He is on a mission to prioritize his mental health, help his family, and help others do the same which is a big focus of today’s discussion. Frank also gets candid about parenting, divorce, healing trauma, his career and more.   Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order       What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:28 What motivates Frank to continue to push himself physically? 3:05 Learning to embrace the journey 5:04 Frank’s role got cut from a major movie 8:07 Is he still waiting for his “big break”? 9:59 Dealing with multiple tragedies  16:03 How Frank manages his mental health  18:11 Empowering his kids & helping them with their mental health  25:51 Why you need to cut people out of your life 28:18 Becoming famous later in life 29:46 How Frank’s childhood impacted him 32:23 Reflecting on his divorce 34:34 Healing toxic patterns (& learning healthy ones) 36:35 Why money won’t solve all of your problems 39:36 How does Frank calm himself down? 42:42 Does he struggle with comparison? 43:45 How Frank’s latest role challenged him (& changed him) 48:27 Dealing with criticism 51:06 What’s his new movie about? Episode resources:   Connect with Frank:   Instagram Watch Lamborghini 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 Mind Pump's Adam Schafer. Adam had a lot of adversity to overcome as a child. He lost his father to suicide at the age of seven and bounced around to nine different homes by the time he was seventeen. Adam was bullied in school which ultimately led to him being home-schooled. In the midst of his childhood turmoil one constant in Adam’s life was his love for sports Adam’s love for sports led him down the path of learning about fitness and nutrition and the rest is history. Adam went on to start the highly popular fitness brand and podcast Mind Pump along with his partners Sal, Justin and Doug. Many of you I am sure are wondering how he transformed his painful childhood into something incredibly meaningful. I guess you are going to have to listen to the full episode to find out how.   Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: Masszymes can help ensure that all the protein that you consume breaks down into absorbable amino acids. Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle.   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:50 Tragedy strikes when he was in elementary school 6:01 What was life like after his father’s death? 10:10 The impact of witnessing so much chaos as a kid 15:06 Adam packs his bags and leaves his Mom’s house  23:00 What kept Adam out of trouble? 31:07 How to escape the victim mindset 36:20 Unexpected blessings that came from being a personal trainer 42:33 His clients were early mentors of his 47:11 Adam’s big epiphany 54:06 Healing the relationship with his Mom 1:02:29 Does Adam have trust issues? 1:11:02 Being a Dad has changed Adam’s life   Episode resources:   Connect with Adam:   Website Instagram Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest and returning to the podcast for her second appearance is Dr. Nicole LePera or many of you know her as “The Holistic Psychologist.” Dr. Nicole was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research, and the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She's the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book "How To Do The Work" and the podcast host of SelfHealers Soundboard. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy.  Wanting more for her patients— and for self— she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. Dr. Nicole is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands. In 2019, she founded SelfHealers Circle, the first virtual self-guided global healing membership. Selfhealers Circle has members in over 60 countries who heal as a collective. Her latest workbook "How To Meet Your Self" will release on December 6th. We chat about how to deepen the connection with yourself and break free from unhealthy patterns so that you can learn how to calm your nervous system, overcome negative thought patterns, make peace with your past and more!    Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   InsideTracker: Created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics, InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking datato identify where you’re optimized—and where you’re not. You’ll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body. For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/doug   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:50 Signs your nervous system is dysregulated 7:20 How to know what’s causing daily stress? 11:09 How to regulate your nervous system 15:54 What to do when healing gets hard 21:00 How to overcome fear 25:27 Common struggles of people in Nicole’s Selfhealers community 29:16 How to know if you are being “obsessive” with healing 31:57 Does Nicole ever feel “inauthentic”? 35:08 How to become aware of your choices, habits & behaviors (unhealthy patterns) 39:08 How to overcome negative thinking 43:41 Making peace with your past 47:16 How to know if you are living authentically 51:55 Best practices for journaling 55:12 Signs that you’ve experienced personal growth   Episode resources:   Connect with Nicole:   Website Instagram Twitter   Pre order Nicole’s new book here:   How to Meet Yourself Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Sahil Bloom. Sahil is one of the most popular creators on twitter and the content he provides on wellness, mindset, money, life and mental health is nothing short of world class. What he has been able to accomplish by the age of 30 is absolutely insane. While at Stanford University, Sahil was a 4 year member of the Baseball team where he helped lead the team to two NCAA Super regional appearances. Sahil also won multiple awards for his academics and even was advised by former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice. After leaving Stanford he entered the world of finance where he worked his way up to vice president of a firm that managed billions of dollars in capital. However, things took an unexpected turn for Sahil a few years ago and he found himself disconnected, overwhelmed with anxiety and faced with a self induced ultimatum that led him to the world of twitter and media. We get into his comeback story today as well as his thoughts on success, failure, addiction, things that overrated, timelines, mental errors, life transitions, identity and much more.    Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Ned/Mello Magnesium: www.helloned.com/doug Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order.   ***DISCLAIMER: Ned also offers other products such as their full spectrum CBD. Please be sure to do your due diligence and make sure that consumption of any products Ned offers are safe for you or the individual consuming it and that it won’t conflict with any extenuating circumstances that you or the person consuming it may have for work, school, probation, athletic commissions, etc.   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:28 What to eliminate to become healthy, wealthy and happy 4:29 The pleasure/pain trap (Sahil’s thoughts on addiction) 7:51 What prompted Sahil to change his career? 11:13 Sahil hits rock bottom 13:59 His thoughts on money 16:35 How does he manage his relationship with dopamine? 19:43 Measuring success 22:00 How to use failure to your advantage 26:01 Dealing with life transitions 27:44 Overcoming imposter syndrome 29:58 How to become a “sponge” for information 32:02 THESE things are often pursued by many but are way OVERRATED 35:55 The best NON financial investments he’s made 39:33 How to become more PRESENT 41:35 Don’t worry about timelines! 45:05 Dealing with regret 46:21 Has your mental health improved? 49:04 The power of boredom 50:57 THESE mental errors will cost you 52:44 Read THESE 3 books! 54:09 Lessons he has taught his Dad   Episode resources:   Connect with Sahil:   Website Instagram Twitter Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Jeannine Coulter - co-host of the popular recovery podcast, “Chasing Heroine.” Jeannine has an incredible story of recovery and has nearly 8 years of sobriety. Like many, this seemed like an impossible accomplishment in the previous years. Jeannine's life started off great and was raised in a Christian home with loving parents. But, things changed drastically for her when her parents divorced unexpectedly and it completely wrecked her soul. The years that followed would be filled with debauchery, addiction, legal trouble and more. She even spent some of her final days of mayhem living in an actual doghouse. Today, she comes on the podcast to share her story of how she went from her darkest moments to finding sobriety, love and buying the fitness studio that helped save her life. We dive deep into her story from start to finish and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   InsideTracker: Created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics, InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking datato identify where you’re optimized—and where you’re not. You’ll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body. For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/doug     What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 2:01 Why did Jeannine sell the studio that saved her life? 8:37 The event that crushed her soul 12:12 How did it lead her down the path of addiction? 18:55 Jeannine moves to LA to pursue acting 20:41 When did she start doing “hard drugs”? 25:31 Does she consider herself an addict? 29:02 How relationships with men fueled her addiction 38:23 The drug that nearly destroyed her life 40:54 Did her family know? 43:45 Jeannine is homeless/arrested multiple times 52:02 She lived in a DOGHOUSE before finally getting sober 57:48 How did she rebuilt her life? 1:00:29 Getting hired at the fitness studio that helped save her life (she bought it too) 1:07:09 Emotional conversations with her Dad 1:12:17 Can anyone save an addict? 1:14:33 Healing from her parents divorce Connect with Jeannine:   Podcast Instagram TikTok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Jaspreet “The Minority Mindset” Singh. Jaspreet is a serial entrepreneur and licensed attorney on a mission to spread financial education. His YouTube channel has over 1 million subscribers. Jaspreet is self-taught and the information that he shares is relatable, applicable, and achievable. His brand has helped countless people get out of debt, start investing, and create a plan for building wealth. Today, we discuss the current state of the economy and what you can do right now to make sure you're well prepared. We also chat about common money misconceptions, how to spend your income properly, as well as different ways to invest. Jaspreet reveals a simple step-by-step process for building wealth and mindset shifts that must happen to have financial success and so much more.   Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Masszymes: Masszymes can help ensure that all the protein that you consume breaks down into absorbable amino acids. Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle.     0:00 Intro 2:26 What’s going on with the economy? 7:14 The importance of financial education 11:23 What steps can someone take today to survive a recession?  16:21 Biggest lies about money 24:53 Mindset shifts needed to build wealth 28:08 Focus on THESE pillars to improve your financial fitness 32:43 How do you build wealth? 38:11 Unlearning poor spending habits  41:00 How to invest your money 47:21 Current potential investment opportunities  50:13 How much do you need to retire? 55:56 Expenses that get overlooked   Episode resources:   Connect with Jaspreet:   Website Instagram YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Rebecca Zung. Rebecca is a Narcissism Negotiation Expert, founder of the SLAY negotiation method, popular YouTuber (more than 25 MILLION VIEWS in less than 2 years) and one of the Top 1% of attorneys in the nation, having been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Lawyer in America”, as “Legal Elite” by Trend Magazine, and recognized by her peers and the judiciary as AV preeminent rated in family law, the highest possible rating for an attorney by Martindale Hubbell. She is the author of TWO bestselling books, Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win (foreword by Robert Shapiro) and Breaking Free: A Step-by-Step Divorce Guide for Achieving Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Freedom, and is a sought after major media contributor. Her perspectives are in high demand by television and print outlets, as she has been featured in or on Extra, Forbes, Huffington Post, Newsweek, Time, Dr. Drew, NPR Talk Radio among others.   Today we're gonna talk about what a narcissist is, as well as what a narcissist is not. We're gonna chat about the dynamics of a narcissistic relationship so that you can know if you're in a relationship with one. Rebecca reveals steps you can take to "handle" and "defeat" a narcissist as well as how to communicate with one. Our discussion also gets into how to know when it's time to cut somebody off, and so much more.   What to Listen For: 0:00 Intro 1:06 What is narcissism? 4:33 Difference between a narcissist and someone who’s just “insecure” 10:57 Can you change a narcissist? 13:47 When is it time to cut someone out of your life? 19:52 How to deal with a narcissist in your life 26:11 What is “gaslighting”? 31:39 How can a narcissist change your brain? 36:01 Long-term risks of being in a relationship with a narcissist 40:12 When is it worth it to keep a narcissist in your life? 42:30 Being selfish vs being a narcissist 44:48 How to be less “narcissistic”   Episode resources:   Connect with Rebecca:   Website Instagram YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Matthew West. Matthew is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a 2018 Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. Today we talk in depth about how to have faith when you’re going through hard times, the life changing power of forgiveness, navigating uncertainty, overcoming busyness and why kindness will help unite our society and more.  Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Ned/Mello Magnesium: www.helloned.com/doug Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order    ***DISCLAIMER: Ned also offers other products such as their full spectrum CBD. Please be sure to do your due diligence and make sure that consumption of any products Ned offers are safe for you or the individual consuming it and that it won’t conflict with any extenuating circumstances that you or the person consuming it may have for work, school, probation, athletic commissions, etc.   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:17 When was the last time Matthew questioned God? 6:08 What to do when the “encourager” becomes discouraged  8:04 Motivational quotes won’t help you through times of darkness 12:04 His advice for someone who is feeling hopeless 14:50 Forgiving the unforgivable (this song changed my life) 20:36 His biggest challenge while writing that song 22:35 Having vocal surgery affirmed his belief in God 25:48 His struggle with “busyness” 29:17 Lessons he is teaching his daughters 31:36 How can Christians and non-Christians unite? 34:58 How does he deal with uncertainty? Episode resources:   Connect with Matthew:   Website Instagram   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dr. Marisa G Franco. Dr. Franco is a New York Times bestselling author, a professor and a psychologist. She communicates the science of connection and digestible ways and is passionate about sharing research with the people it could help the most. We discuss why social connection and friendships are so important for longevity and how to become a better friend. We also talk about attachment styles, relationships, how to know if you have good friends, how to leave old friends behind, and so much more. Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Organifi: Try the new Green Juice Crisp Apple to hydrate, energize, and support cortisol balance. Visit ORGANIFI.COM/DOUG  and use code DOUG for 20% off any item.     What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:36 Are friendships overrated? 4:27 Why is social connection more important than diet and exercise? 7:24 How to avoid the trap of becoming codependent  10:06 Why it’s important to have friends outside of your romantic relationship 13:13 THESE are the signs that you are in the right “friend group” 16:04 How to break up with old friends 19:37 Steps to take to become securely attached 27:55 How to deal with anger 33:06 Do you have an avoidant attachment? 36:11 How to rebuild trust with yourself and others 39:20 Are you a good friend? 43:28 How to become a better friend 45:43 Can you build a friendship online?   Connect with Dr. Franco:   Website Instagram Buy Platonic here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices