The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today’s guest is Dr. Tracey Marks. Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of over 20 years whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being, and self-improvement. As a forensic psychiatrist, she has formulated over 1000 opinions through Independent Medical Evaluations, criminal assessments, or civil litigation consultations. She has been qualified as an expert in multiple federal and state courts and military court-martial. She also maintains a general psychiatry clinical practice focusing on mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and burnout.    Today we discuss: why so many people are feeling anxious right now, how your gut health impacts your mental health and how to utilize diet and exercise to optimize your mood, the difference between anxiety and worry and how to reduce anxiety in the short term and long term, how to know if you truly have ADHD and how to effectively manage it personally and professionally, the signs and symptoms of depression and how to transform negative thoughts and feelings into positive action, what you can do if you struggle with procrastination 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 What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Why are so many people feeling anxious right now? 03:00 Overlooked symptoms of anxiety 04:22 Gut health and anxiety 10:35 When is anxiety a problem? 15:28 How to reduce anxiety in the short and long term 19:05 How to deal with worry 22:24 Do you have ADHD? 28:16 Can you reverse the symptoms of ADHD? 31:18 Dealing with ADHD at home 34:33 Being in a relationship with someone that has ADHD 37:52 Symptoms of depression 40:32 How to get out of a depressive state 43:04 Transform negative thoughts into positive action 46:30 Using diet and exercise to optimize your mood  52:27 How to stop procrastinating  Episode Resources: Tracey | Website, YouTube     ⚠ 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Stefan Falk. Stefan is an internationally recognized executive coach and the author of Intrinsic Motivation: Learn to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before. Stefan is also a human performance expert for top business executives, special ops in the armed forces, and elite athletes, Falk has spent more than thirty years helping thousands of individuals, teams, and organizations become intrinsically motivated. He has held C-suite roles at several global companies, and has been responsible for driving corporate transformations valued in excess of two billion dollars. His leadership and human performance techniques have been developed in continuous cooperation with leading scientists in fields including neuroscience, behavioral science, and psychology.    Today we discuss: what intrinsic motivation is and why it’s so important, how to get excited about a goal you want to pursue, why you must love what you do professionally, how to avoid the pain of failure, how to effectively navigate uncertainty and negativity, why achieving daily goals is so valuable, how to know when it’s time to quit a job and much more. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:30 What is intrinsic motivation? 01:38 How to get a excited about a goal you are pursuing 06:45 Use time to your advantage  08:20 Staying intrinsically motivated while working out 10:41 Master the baby steps 14:30 Losing motivation is normal 19:04 Navigating uncertainty 22:55 Regulating your nervous system 25:06 Can helping others become problematic? 27:41 Dealing with failure  32:26 Should you love your job? 36:31 Is it time to quit your job? 39:10 The only time failure is truly painful 41:44 Use a calendar for negativity  46:33 Three things you should achieve daily  Episode Resources: Stefan | Website     ⚠ 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is David Manheim from the Dopey Podcast. Dopey podcast is the most popular addiction/recovery podcast that exists and has featured guests like Marc Maron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Margaret Cho, Danny Trejo, Jason Biggs and many others. Dopey was created by Dave and his cohost Chris in 2016, they met in rehab in Connecticut in 2011. Chris tragically died in July of 2018, relapsing and overdosing on cocaine and fentanyl. Dave never stopped making the show and continues on to push the Dopey message as far as it possibly can go.    Today we discuss: Dave’s very entertaining and inspiring story, how addiction destroyed his career in show business before finding sobriety and starting Dopey, how loneliness and discomfort led to his addiction to drugs, what kept Dave going after the tragic death of his cohost Chris, how Dave finally found recovery after battling addiction for two decades, what he believes you must do to recover from addiction 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: Dopey | Podcast, Instagram     ⚠ 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest and returning to the podcast is Nedra Glover Tawwab. Nedra is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Drama Free and Set Boundaries, Find Peace. A licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for more than fifteen years.   Today we discuss: the biggest mistakes parents make when raising their kids, how to effectively support yourself and your child if they're battling addiction, how to enforce healthy boundaries with someone that's in the thick of their addiction, what you can do to prevent yourself from being manipulated by others, how to determine when it's time to cut someone out of your life, how not to become a prisoner of your past, why you can still spend time with family members who don't want to change and much more. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Biggest mistake parents make 02:07 How to make your kids feel supported 05:54 Parents need to recognize that they are imperfect 07:48 What do to do if your child is battling addiction 10:14 Setting boundaries  12:30 When is it time to cut someone out of your life? 15:02 How to prevent someone from manipulating you 19:28 Is there anything parents can do to help their kids beat addiction? 21:58 Putting your kids first when you get divorced 24:36 Is your childhood holding you back? 27:19 The nuance of personal responsibility  29:10 Learn new healthy patterns 34:12 Become a hero of your journey 37:39 How to coexist with family members 40:11 Stop trying to change other people 45:09 Are you overreacting? 47:54 Talking to your parents that neglected you Episode Resources: Nedra | Website, Instagram     ⚠ 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dr. William Li. Dr. Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the books "Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself."  And "Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer.” His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, "Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?" has garnered more than 11 million views.   Today Dr. Li and I discuss how to develop long-term healthy eating patterns, why you must be deeply connected to your goals, how to understand the 4 stages of your metabolism and use it to burn body fat, why time restricted eating can be so valuable, how to deal with stress induced eating, how overcome the all or nothing health approach 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 What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:49 Why do most diets fail? 03:27 Don’t fall for diet traps 08:18 Get deeply connected to your goals 12:03 How to overcome stress induced eating 14:42 Understanding how your metabolism works 18:08 How to avoid destroying your metabolism 24:37 The benefits of fasting  31:25 How to eat to melt body fat 36:35 How to improve your sleep 43:03 How does food impact your mood? 48:22 Overcoming the “all or nothing” mentality  Episode Resources: Dr. Li | Website, Instagram     ⚠ 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Gina Poe. Dr. Poe is a renowned neuroscientist and professor of integrative biology and physiology at the University of California Los Angeles. Her lab and research focuses on how sleep impacts the brain, memory, learning, cognitive function, emotional health and more.    Today we discuss: How to improve the quality of your sleep, the different stages of sleep and why they are each uniquely important, why getting on a sleep schedule is a must for a good night’s rest, what you can do if you have trouble falling or staying asleep, how things like caffeine and alcohol impact your sleep, how to reset your circadian rhythm to optimize sleep, what it means if you wake up exhausted and much more.    What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:28 How to know if you slept well 05:17 The 4 stages of sleep and why they are each important  10:48 How much sleep do you actually need? 12:51 Is waking up in the middle of the night unhealthy? 14:42 Can we adapt to new sleep schedules? 15:58 Are naps healthy? 17:19 What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night 20:39 How caffeine and alcohol impact sleep 23:05 Screen time and sleep 24:31 What to do if you’re having trouble falling asleep 25:38 What disrupts sleep the most? 27:43 Reducing anxiety to improve sleep 31:05 How to reset your circadian rhythm  33:04 Do sleep trackers work? 37:16 Alarm clock or wake up on your own? 38:56 Why do people wake up exhausted? 41:56 The dangers of sleep deprivation  44:36 Can you reverse the impacts of sleep deprivation? 46:26 Supplements for sleep 48:47 Sleep’s role in healing trauma 55:25 The importance of exercise for improving sleep 56:43 Why do we dream about things that we think about? Episode Resources: Gina | Website, 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Thomas DeLauer. Thomas reaches more than 15 million viewers monthly (on average) through his Youtube channel, where he translates experience and learning from his own health transformation utilizing intermittent fasting and other forms of nutrition into actionable steps for his dedicated community of nearly 3.4 million subscribers.   Today on the podcast, we discuss: how Thomas's challenging childhood inspired him to become the person and Father he is today, why intermittent fasting transformed his life and tips for fasting properly, Thomas's incredible weight loss journey (he weighed nearly 300 lb) and how he has overcome various obstacles in his life, the habits you should focus on for optimal health, how to break free from unhealthy patterns and much more.  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Where would Thomas be without fitness” 03:37 Experimenting with drugs as a kid 05:25 Thomas’s dysfunctional childhood 09:24 Being results oriented is tricky 11;40 What was school like? 15:24 Thomas becomes clinically diabetic 20:56 THIS moment inspired Thomas to lose 100 lb.  22:50 Intermittent fasting transformed his life 25:22 Dealing with self doubt  27:23 The relationship with his wife 31:43 The rest of his weight loss journey and becoming a content creator 36:21 Seeking validation through social media 38:12 Healing from his childhood 40:41 Being a Dad 43:25 The benefits of fasting and how to do it right 51:29 Ending the dogma in the online nutrition space 54:40 What people should pay attention to regarding their health Episode Resources: Thomas | Instagram, YouTube     ⚠ 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 and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Tommy Wood. Tommy is a neuroscientist who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports.  He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge and his medical degree from the University of Oxford, and he also has his PhD in physiology and neuroscience. Tommy is currently a Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, where his research interests include identifying modifiable factors that contribute to brain health and cognitive function across the lifespan and more. Today we discuss: what causes cognitive decline and what you can do to reduce your risk of Dementia/Alzheimer’s, which physical activities and dietary patterns are best for improving cognitive function and limiting cognitive decline, why dancing and certain activities are so powerful for stimulating the brain, how to reverse chronic stress and cognitive impairment, the controllable risk factors for Dementia/Alzheimer’s 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 What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 1:34 What is cognitive decline? 6:41 How to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s 9:48 How to use nutrition to improve cognitive function  12:42 Nutrients that are necessary for brain health 15:00 Muscle mass mitigates cognitive decline 18:47 Why is strength training beneficial for the brain? 22:37 What types of physical activities improve cognitive function the most? 27:13 Why is dancing so beneficial for the brain? 29:22 When does learning a new skill become a habit? 31:12 Why retiring early might be a bad idea 36:32 How does blood sugar impact cognitive function? 40:09 How to reverse chronic stress 44:47 Preventing Alzheimer’s (after you experience cognitive impairment) 47:22 Why screen time can be good for your brain  Episode Resources: Tommy | 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's guest is Lauren Hubert MS, RD. Lauren is the Registered Dietitian and weight loss expert behind the brand The Sorority Nutritionist (TSN) where she helps women learn how to eat for sustainable fat loss. In a world where fad diets and contradicting information on the Internet is always making us believe we need to be restrictive and miserable to lose weight, TSN is disrupting the weight loss space by teaching women how to eat and approach weight loss with a simple, flexible and actually enjoyable approach. In this episode we talk about why you don’t need to go “low carb” to lose weight, why most people underestimate how much they actually eat, how to build healthy eating habits that last, how to prevent self-sabotage after messing up on your diet, how to effectively track your progress, non negotiables for weight loss and more. Thanks to today’s sponsor:   Paleovalley:   https://paleovalley.com/   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:15 The “low carb” myth 04:58 Tracking calories properly 09:07 Developing healthy habits that last 11:27 What to do when you don’t see results 13:15 Does she refer people to therapy? 16:09 How to prevent self sabotage when dieting  18:49 Remaining optimistic on the journey  23:54 Eggless breakfast ideas 25:43 How to eat foods that you don’t like 27:29 Being too obsessive with food 29:59 Healing an unhealthy relationship with food  32:09 Reducing stress while dieting 34:01 The problems with the nutrition education system 38:57 Eating for weight loss AND longevity  45:16 Snack ideas 47:57 Organic vs non-organic  49:09 Incorporating “unhealthy” foods 51:20 Estimating how many calories you should be eating Episode Resources: Lauren | Instagram, Website     ⚠ 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 Khalil Rafati, the founder of the renowned smoothie bar and juice chain Sunlife Organics. He possesses one of the most insane and inspiring recovery stories I have ever encountered. In Khalil's darkest moments, he found himself hopeless and homeless on Skid Row in LA. Miraculously, he managed to crawl his way out of that difficult situation, seek treatment, and ultimately find sobriety. Through the relentless pursuit of personal growth, finding purpose, and self-discovery, Khalil has attained nearly two decades of sobriety and is living the life of his dreams. However, his recovery journey has not always been easy, marked by numerous ups and downs that we delve into deeply today. We explore Khalil's gripping story, tracing his path from homelessness on Skid Row to achieving long-term sobriety. We also dive into the challenges of early sobriety and how Khalil's responsibility of caring for his dying mother provided the necessary focus for his recovery. Khalil shares why he believes being an addict is a superpower and credits it for his ability to build the empire of Sunlife Organics without any formal education or experience. Furthermore, we discuss his healing journey, including how he transformed his relationship with external validation and fame 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 What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Becoming Khalil 3.0  06:36 Addiction is a superpower 12:55 Fame and external validation 17:17 Khalili gets humbled 23:33 Morning routine 27:32 Homeless on skid row 34:53 Early sobriety 39:09 How did success impact his recovery? 42:31 Becoming Khalil 4.0 47:55 Advice for addicts who are newly sober Episode Resources: Khalil | Instagram, Website     ⚠ 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