The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today’s guest is Tracy Tutor. Tracy is a luxury real estate agent and the star of the hit TV show, Million Dollar Listing LA. We talk about what is really going on with the real estate market and why she has expanded her business outside of California. Tracy opens up about why she is going back to basics when it comes to being a realtor and how she remains confident during the turbulence of the current market. We also discuss reality TV drama, how her show is different then Selling Sunset and what parenting is like being in the public eye. Our chat goes in depth into Tracy’s wellness routine, her most meaningful fitness accomplishment and more!  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Expanding her business to Texas  04:20 The benefits of a slow real estate market 06:22 Tracy’s thoughts on the current market 09:30 Is it a buyers or sellers market? 11:00 How does she remain optimistic? 14:19 Tracy’s going back to basics  20:25 Scandoval/reality TV drama 25:19 How does she remain authentic? 26:35 Parenting as a celebrity/Mom guilt 31:48 Tracy’s health/fitness routine 35:31 Gwyneth Paltrow 38:29 Why Tracy loves weight lifting  42:28 Do her kids workout? 44:00 Does Tracy sleep well? 46:11 What’s next for her? Episode Resources: Tracy | 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 world-renowned coach, speaker and author Alan Stein Jr. Alan spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Stephan Curry. He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Alan inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity. Alan shares how to build and maintain self-confidence, how to detach from outcomes and embrace the process, why it’s so important to stay focused on your effort and attitude, how to stay present while experiencing stress and use it to your advantage, how to develop discipline and create long lasting changes in your life and more.  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:27 How to build sustainable confidence  04:17 Does failure build confidence? 07:14 You can’t change the past 10:30 How to stay PRESENT 14:19 Control your effort and attitude  18:28 Stack small wins 22:30 Learn to love the process 26:47 Stress, stagnation and burnout 30:45 Using stress to your advantage 35:15 Wants vs. needs 38:00 How to escape the victim mindset 40:50 Overcoming the fear of rejection  44:58 Visualization and manifestation 48:10 How to make a comeback Episode Resources: Alan | 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 Tina Anderson. Tina is the CEO, and co-founder of Just Thrive, a gut health supplement company. In this episode, we'll be diving deep into the topic of gut health and the importance of maintaining a healthy gut. Tina will be sharing her knowledge and expertise on the symptoms of poor gut health, what causes it, and what you can do to improve it. We'll also be discussing the role of probiotics, what to look for when buying probiotics, and why not all probiotics are created equal. We also get into the importance of fiber, fermented foods and chat about  elimination diets and much more!  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Signs that your gut is unhealthy  02:44 What causes poor gut health?  05:14 How to heal your gut 07:42 Can a probiotic fix gut health issues? 11:39 How to shop for a probiotic  14:28 How often should you take a probiotic?  16:15 Why did she start Just Thrive?  18:57 Benefits of probiotics/why they may cause bloating 23:19 Fiber is important! 24:31 Prebiotic vs probiotic   25:47 Poor gut health vs. food intolerances 27:14 Fermented foods    28:48 How to eat a diverse group of foods (while busy) 31:27 Managing stress Episode Resources: Just Thrive | 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 Chase Chewning. Chase is an Army Veteran, he’s a health coach and the host of the wildly popular podcast, Ever Forward Radio. Before going from health coach to podcaster, Chase served in the military and after six years of active duty, he was medically discharged due a string of injuries that ultimately required him to have bilateral reconstructive hip surgeries. After learning how to walk again, exercise as medicine, making healthy lifestyle modifications and helping others do the same became his passion. In today's conversation, we dive deep into Chase’s story and chat about how the loss of his father during his time in the Army led to a path of self-sabotage, causing emotional pain and physical injuries that ultimately forced him to retire from the military. We also discuss how he transformed his mental health and dealt with his suppressed, deep-rooted trauma. Chase also opens up about his struggles with male friendships and the recent discovery of his true self. A major theme of today’s convo revolves around how he's turned his gratitude for his past experiences into a career of helping others transform their bodies and minds, inspiring them to live a life ever forward.  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Prioritizing his mental health 04:44 Chase hits an emotional rock bottom 10:53 The death of his father  15:42 Chase gets medically discharged from military  19:19 Dealing with anger 25:05 Gratitude for the past 28:32 Rebuilding his life & becoming a health coach 33:38 Processing his pain and trauma 38:23 Why does Chase struggle with male friendships?  45:06 You must be able to get vulnerable with YOURSELF  46:50 Chase’s identity crisis   51:05 A deeper level of healing    55:05 Living a life ever forward Episode Resources: Chase | Instagram, Website, 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 Jason Wahler. Jason is a popular reality TV personality and recovery advocate, who is dedicated to raising awareness about substance abuse and mental health. In today’s episode, Jason shares his personal journey with addiction and how his very public relapse a few years ago prompted him to make significant changes to maintain his sobriety. He talks about detoxing from drugs while his wife was giving birth to their first daughter, and offers advice for those with loved ones struggling with addiction. Jason also discusses rebuilding his self-worth, how he has forgiven himself and rebuilt trust with others, and the self-destructive nature of addiction. Jason lives in Nashville and we also discuss how he is managing his mental health following the horrific tragedy that occurred a few weeks ago.   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 01:32 Nashville tragedy (Jason lives there) 04:44 What’s the most difficult situation he has faced?  06:54 Changes he’s made to maintain his sobriety  10:20 What caused his mental health struggles as a kid?  11:35 Going on reality TV while battling addiction  14:35 When did things get bad? 18:00 Why do addicts self-destruct?  20:24 How did his wife help support him/hold him accountable 22:07 Detoxing in the same hospital where his wife was giving birth  24:41 Lying about sobriety   29:19 What was rock bottom?  32:24 Being honest about his relapse on social media  35:05 Rebuilding his self worth  38:37 Forgiveness 41:39 Rebuilding trust with his family 42:57 You’re a product of your environment  Episode Resources: Jason | 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 Homaira Kabir. Homaira holds Master’s degrees in Coaching Psychology and in Positive Psychology—the science of human flourishing and wellbeing—from the University of East London and has over a decade of experience as a life coach. She is the founder and CEO of the Goodbye Perfect Project, which she launched with the mission to bring science-backed, soulful support to help people break free of unhelpful patterns and own their purpose, voice, and impact. In this episode, Homaira shares valuable insights on how to build real confidence that lasts, and how to recognize the signs of being disconnected from our authentic selves. She provides tips on maintaining optimism and confidence during challenging times, and how to transform negative beliefs into positive action. We also discuss the differences between real confidence and fragile confidence and how to avoid becoming addicted to outcomes and so much more!   What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:26 Don’t fall into THIS confidence trap 03:14 Are you disconnected from your authentic self? 05:09 Where does someone’s “fragile confidence” come from?  07:43 How to remain optimistic during difficult times 11:40 How to avoid becoming addicted to the outcome 14:21 Homaira was “hooked” on external validation 18:53 Did she feel pressured to succeed? 20:47 Transforming your relationship with external validation 23:57 Remaining confident during adversity  26:39 Turning self compassion into action 29:05 The science of building confidence  31:18 Letting go of what people think of you 34:14 Receiving criticism in a relationship  38:44 How to build REAL confidence that lasts 44:15 Transforming negative self talk into empowering beliefs 46:50 The perfection trap Episode Resources: Homaira | Instagram, Website, Book     ⚠ 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 Carly Stein Kremer. Carly is the founder of Beekeeper's Naturals. Her company is all about merging natural medicine with modern science to create sustainably sourced bee products and remedies to help people live healthier and longer lives. Today we chat about the incredible benefits bees and their products provide for our health and their crucial role in our food system. Carly discusses the unique benefits of each type of bee product, including how they help improve our immune system, brain health, gut health and focus. She also shares her remarkable story of how bees saved her life, how the bees interact with the hive, and so much more!    What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Why are bees beneficial for our health?  05:19 How did being chronically sick impact her as a child? 08:52 Combining wellness with science  13:43 Her message to skeptics 14:20 Propolis cured her chronic tonsillitis  18:58 Becoming a beekeeper 28:33 Where did she get the bees? 30:54 Beehive/Bee products 101 37:20 Bees produce THIS superfood 39:09 Using bee products to boost your immune system 42:22 How did Carly avoid the “victim trap” despite her health problems? 44:03 When did she find purpose in the pain?   46:43 How to effectively start a passion project  49:16 Dealing with rejection 50:45 Managing anxiety Episode Resources: Beekeepers Natural | Instagram, Website Carly | 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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guests are Dr. John Delony and Layne Norton. Dr. John Delony is a renowned mental health and wellness expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He holds two PhDs, one in counselor education and supervision and another in higher education administration. Before joining Ramsey Solutions, John spent two decades working as a senior leader at multiple universities, a professor and researcher, and crisis responder. Layne Norton, aka Biolayne, is an entrepreneur, physique coach, bodybuilder, and powerlifter. Alongside his success as a competitor, Layne has his Ph.D in nutrition science and is one of the most respected voices in the health and nutrition space. On the show today, the three of us have an open, organic and honest conversation about something that often gets overlooked, "Men's Mental Health." You will hear us share our own experiences with it as well as the tools, tactics, and wisdom that have helped us improve our mental health and inspire you or a loved one to do the same.   Thanks to today’s sponsors: Paleovalley: https://paleovalley.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order     What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Why are so many men struggling right now?  05:27 Identity as a man 07:35 Actions aligning with values 10:58 This is a cultural problem 13:30 External validation doesn’t lead to self validation  18:42 The pain/pleasure trap 21:51 Do hard things and play the long game 26:49 Motivation is overrated 30:16 Small steps build confidence  31:35 Why you must create a new identity if you want to make changes 34:49 You need friends that will “call you out”  41:12 You’re judged based on your actions   43:04 The way you respond is on YOU 44:47 You have to take action 47:26 The ONLY way to heal anxiety 50:47 In every season of your life, you will be unbalanced 53:31 Remember that you’re human!  55:28 The issue with “self-help” 59:25 Processing your emotions 1:03:18 John puts me on the spot!  1:06:45 Stop spending time with negative people  1:11:11 Dealing with the uncertainty of the world  Episode Resources: Layne | Instagram, Website John | 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 the highly successful and dynamic social media star, Shannon Ford! You may remember Shannon as one of the personalities on the hit TV show, 'Very Cavallari,' where she worked as the social media manager for fashion company Uncommon James. Despite appearing on the show for roughly one season, Shannon was able to leverage her time on camera into a thriving career and prove that a massive setback can lead to an even better comeback. In this episode, we discuss the power of public setbacks, the hustler's mentality Shannon developed from living in a trailer as a kid, how to break free from people pleasing, why people will know if you're being "fake", and how she stays consistent, motivated and focused while building her business and much more!      What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:36 Getting fired on national television 03:58 Handling failure   08:18 Living in a trailer  10:58 Developing a “hustler's mentality” 12:30 The dark side of fame 15:30 Paying attention to what others think 17:15 People pleasing and boundaries  20:49 Recent big area of growth for Shannon 22:43 Staying focused/avoiding distractions 26:27 Has she always been secure with herself? 28:57 Being fake is exhausting 35:36 Does Shannon have trust issues? 40:47 What to do if your family doesn’t agree with your career decision 45:06 Navigating a long distance relationship 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: Shannon | TikTok, 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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Andrea Rogers. Andrea is a Beachbody super trainer and the creator of Xtend barre, the largest global barre franchise business. In today’s episode, we discuss how to master the “pivot” during life transitions, why Andrea doesn’t struggle with “Mom guilt,” how she empowers her kids to make healthy choices, what to do if you don’t see quick results while chasing a goal, how she is learning to practice more patience, what the process was like for starting and growing xtend barre and more!   What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:17 How to MASTER a life transition 04:33 Creating Xtend Barre 08:50 What to do if you aren’t seeing quick results  12:25 Balancing her schedule as a parent and entrepreneur 16:34 Empowering kids to make healthy choices 22:29 Making the most of her divorce 27:25 Does she feel pressure to look a certain way? 30:32 Trust your gut/intuition 33:35 Practicing patience 36:44 Partnering with Beachbody Episode Resources: Connect with Andrea | 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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices