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Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 4min

Dr Gabor Maté On How to Transform Your Pain to Heal From Trauma & Recover From Addiction

Today’s guest is Dr. Gabor Maté. Gabor Maté is a retired physician who spent 20 years in family practice and worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. He is the bestselling author of four books published in thirty languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. The occasion for today’s chat is to discuss his newest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture that was just released a few days ago. This episode is an absolute MASTERCLASS on all things healing, parenting, trauma and addiction!    Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Magic Spoon: Visit https://magicspoon.com/ and use the promo code "DOUG" at checkout to receive $5 off your first order     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:46 Is trauma root cause of addiction? 05:11 How does trauma change our brains? 07:34 Why our brains love opiates 12:11 Can parents prevent their kids from addiction? 14:30 THIS mistake by parents is detrimental to kids emotional development  17:07 Signs of childhood trauma in adults 20:45 How does stress and our emotions impact our health?  25:09 How do we heal from trauma and reduce stress?  28:34 Why we need authenticity AND attachment for survival (& how to have both) 33:30 How does a skeptic embrace spirituality? 37:23 Why is the drug epidemic so bad? 41:02 How does someone recover from addiction? 44:47 Gabor’s thoughts on the 12 step programs 47:40 The “4 A’s” that can help you become “whole” 51:51 His most VALUABLE advice for loving someone with addiction Connect with Gabor:   Website Instagram The Myth of Normal   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 12, 2022 • 52min

Adrian Grenier On The Dark Side of FAME & How He Redisovered Himself To Find REAL Love, Meaning & Purpose

Today’s guest is Adrian Grenier. Many of you will recognize Adrian from playing Vincent Chase on the incredibly popular HBO show Entourage. But, Adrian is much more than “Vinny Chase.” Today he has cemented his place as a change agent who leverages his influence and passion for film to make impactful investments, create meaningful content and help make the world a better place. Adrian is also an entrepreneur and environmentalist and has started companies such as DuContra Ventures, The Lonely Whale Foundation and his newest endeavor, Earth Speed Media. While a lot of you may only know Adrian from his role on Entourage, he has made a radical transformation since that time and I’m looking forward to unpacking his story and all the ins and outs that go with in todays episode.   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:   00:00 Intro 01:42 When did Adrian hit rock bottom? 04:25 What did healing look like? 07:34 Were his addictions fueled by his lifestyle or by trauma? 09:33 Why he dismissed the pain in his life 12:39 Becoming Vincent Chase (and why it was a challenge) 16:03 Did he ever get lost in his role as Vince?  19:51 The dark side of FAME 26:16 How he rediscovered true meaning and purpose in his life 31:35 Redefining success: from fame and money to farm and manure 34:24 What’s parenting going to be like for Adrian? 37:56 Adrian’s fitness routine 39:14 Where’s he at with acting? 42:51 What’s a project that he’s most excited about right now?  Connect with Adrian:   Earth Speed Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 8, 2022 • 55min

How to Become a Better PARTNER & Find TRUE LOVE! w/ John Kim & Vanessa Bennett

Today's guests are husband and wife, John Kim and Vanessa Bennett. John also known as “The Angry Therapist” pioneered the online life coaching movement seven years ago, after going through a divorce, which led to his total rebirth. He quickly built a devoted following of fans who loved the frank and authentic insights that he freely shared on social media. John became known as an unconventional therapist who worked outta the box by seeing clients at coffee shops on hikes or in a CrossFit box. John's wife, Vanessa Bennett is an author, a holistic psychotherapist, a clinical entrepreneur and mental health content creator. She co-hosts the “Cheaper Than Therapy” podcast and leads soul based retreats and workshops. Vanessa also creates and facilitates curriculum for non profits, corporate events and conferences.   This episode is an absolute masterclass on all things healing, relationships and dating. We get into what make can make a relationship better as well as what can make one suffer. John and Vanessa reveal how to find true love, heal from your past relationships and why chemistry in the beginning can be a RED FLAG.  Our discussion also gets into how to properly “fight” in a relationship, how to become a better partner 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.     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:55 What makes relationships successful that often gets overlooked? 04:33 How to properly “fight” with your partner 09:27 Do not do THIS when fighting with your partner 11:50 Signs that your past is holding you back in relationships 16:21 Why great chemistry in the beginning can be a RED FLAG 25:25 What to do when honeymoon phase wears off 28:11 Getting over failed relationships  30:46 Should you get back with your ex? 33:40 How to properly apologize 36:41 Does cheating always end relationships? 41:10 Small things that add A LOT of value to relationships 46:20 Signs your relationships is STALE!    Connect with John: Website Instagram   Connect with Vanessa:   Website Instagram   Buy their book here   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 2min

Pauline Adeleke On What to do When Life Is UNFAIR & How to DESTROY The Victim Mindset

Todays’ guest is 70 year old fitness coach Pauline Adeleke! Pauline has been into fitness all of her life and at the youthful age of 70 years young, she has taken on the task of educating others about the undeniable benefits of exercise and fitness.    She has successfully set out to accomplish this mission by inspiring and motivating people of all ages through her ageless fitness lifestyle channel on YouTube and providing fitness training sessions with clients in person as well as remotely, but things haven't always been easy for her. Pauline met her husband, John, while working as an international flight attendant. John was one of Nigeria's premier entrepreneurs and intellectuals. He had a vision for his country that would supersede any country in Africa or the world for that matter. Mr. Adeleke was a multi-millionaire a hundred times over and provided a jet setting lifestyle for Pauline and their children with their residents in New York and homes all over. But within seven years, the magical ride would cease with the abrupt and sudden death of Mr. Adeleke, leaving Pauline and her two children financially barren . How did she overcome such a tremendous setback raising two children, ages four and five on her own? Well, I guess you're gonna have to listen to the episode to find out.   Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness.     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 02:42 Pauline’s teenager years 05:58 How she met her husband. (wild story) 16:15 Shattered dreams for Pauline  25:02 What happened to all of the money?  27:08 How she overcame such a tremendous setback 30:44 How did she begin to rebuild her life? 32:52 Doing THIS with her kids outside of school helped them become VERY successful  37:49 How did she handle the stress of being a single parent? 40:11 Did she ever lose faith? 44:32 When did she decide she wanted to pursue a fitness career? 47:31 Longevity tips from Pauline! (She’s 70 years young) 48:33 How to escape the victim mindset? 52:26 What’s next for Pauline?!    Connect with Pauline: YouTube Instagram   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 1, 2022 • 52min

Liz Plosser On Diet Culture, Advice for Consuming Content & The Secret To a Great Morning Routine

Todays guest is Liz Plosser. Liz is the Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health, where she oversees the brand across its print and digital platforms and various brand extensions, reaching an audience of 47+ million women monthly.     Liz has been in the wellness industry for more than 18 years, previously overseeing digital strategy as SVP of Content at Well+Good, and prior to that, serving as the Senior Director of Content & Communications at SoulCycle. She is the former Deputy Editor of SELF, and before that she helped earn Cosmopolitan its first-ever national magazine award at the helm of the global brand’s health coverage. Liz was also the Editorial Director of CosmoBody, an on-demand subscription fitness channel.     Her first book, Own Your Morning, was released by Hearst Home in September 2021 was released in paperback a few weeks ago.   We discuss the current diet culture that exists as well as the current media landscape regarding it and how we can do better to improve both. Liz shares how she manages to keep readers engaged while staying to true to the integrity of the Womens Health brand and what specific type of stories really inspire her. She gives some solid advice for readers consuming content and also shares the secret to a great morning routine, how to get back on track after falling off and 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:   00:00 Intro 01:55 Liz’s opinion of the current “women’s health” media landscape 05:49 Headlines vs. integrity 10:51 Liz’s advice for those reading health publications 19:44 How can we improve diet culture and messaging? 29:43 What types of stories inspire Liz? 33:25 Does Liz plan to cover more topics on mental health/addiction? 36:07 Dealing with comparison 38:49 Liz’s morning routine 42:51 Getting back into a routine after falling off track  Connect with Liz: Instagram Buy Liz’s book here   Connect with Women’s Health:   Website Instagram   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 29, 2022 • 60min

From ADDICT to RUNNING MAN to PRISON WARRIOR: The Story of Charlie Engle

Today's guest is Charlie Engle. Charlie is one of the premier adventure athletes in the world today. He’s run across more than 40 countries but by far his most important accomplishment is his 30 years of clean and sober living. His best selling book Running Man, was published by Simon and Schuster in 2016. Charlie’s record setting run across the Sahara Desert led to the creation of H2O Africa, which is known today as Water.org, cofounded by Matt Damon.  Charlie has been a featured speaker at the United Nations, at NATO Headquarters in Belgium and on board the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier. He regularly trains Fortune 500 companies in strategies for resilience and addressing mental health issues.   We discuss Charlies riveting addiction journey from start to finish, how he used running to save his life, why he went to federal prison after years of sobriety, how he improved his life during his incarceration and more!    Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   B3 Sciences: Ride the B3 Band wave today! Checkout https://B3Sciences.com/ to order your own B3 Band. It comes with a 30-day money back guarantee for any B3 Band purchase.     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:55 Where did Charlie’s addiction story begin? 06:59 Was he using to numb pain? 10:02 Why some people can’t handle “college life” 14:36 This is when his addiction took a turn for the worst 19:02 Charlie’s rock bottom moment (police/bullet holes) 22:46 How running saved his life! 28:30 Did his relationship with running become unhealthy? 34:47 Why did he go to prison after years of sobriety? 41:52 How did he improve his self worth in prison & make most of his time?  Connect with Charlie: Website Instagram   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   ***Please note that B3 Sciences is a DSM company. I am not affiliated with B3 Sciences and this advertisement is for the B3 Sciences band only and NOT to join their DSM pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 25, 2022 • 54min

Alison Faulkner On How To Rebuild Your Self Confidence & Your Life After Everything Falls Apart

Today's guest is Allison Faulkner. Allison is a branding and events expert and host of the podcast “Awesome with Allison,” which is a top 100 health and wellness podcast. She's a consultant for fortune 500 companies, a writer, speaker, and self-proclaimed nonsense, dancer and CEO of “Allison's brand school,” where she partners with companies like Microsoft and Alaska airlines among others. She is also obsessed with her kids, husband, family, and friends, and the occasion for today's chat is her new book. “You're already awesome,” which I thoroughly enjoyed and I think you will too.    We discuss what seperates her new book from the rest of the "self help" books that exist and how to take action after reading a book like hers or listening to a podcast like this. We also chat about how to rebuild your self confidence (and your life) after everything falls apart and how to have a healthy relationship with validation and more!     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:57 What makes her “self help” book different? 06:18 How to take action on what you learn from a book or podcast 13:35 Which “shift” in her life was the most challenging to make? 19:51 How to develop confidence when your life falls apart 26:05 Small steps she took rebuild her life and not give up 35:56 How to have a healthy relationship with validation 43:12 How she is dealing with uncertainty    Connect with Alison: Website Instagram Podcast    Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 22, 2022 • 46min

Dr. Megan Rossi On Science Based Tools To Improve Digestion & Gut Health & Reduce Stress

Today's guest is Dr Megan Rossi. Dr. Rossi is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a PhD in gut health from the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Queensland, Australia. Megan’s PhD was recognized for its contribution to science receiving the Dean’s Award for excellence. Megan leads research at King’s College London investigating nutrition-based therapies in gut health, including pre- & probiotics, dietary fibres, the low FODMAP diet and food additives. Megan was the recipient of the 2017 British Medical Journal Open Gastroenterology prize ‘Best clinical science abstract for oral presentation’ and the British Nutrition Foundation ‘Drummond Pump Priming Award’. Megan is also an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Queensland, Australia.   We talk about common myths around gut health and what information is actually true.  Megan reveals what the role(s) of the gut microbiome and dietary fiber are and why they are so important for your health. We discuss simple ways to eat more plants and which foods are the best to start eating right now. Megan shares steps you can take to improve digestion, why she doesn’t recommend going 100% vegan, her thoughts on probiotics and more!    Thanks to this episode's sponsors:   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: 00:00 Intro 02:28 3 Facts and 3 Myths about gut health 05:43 What does our gut microbiome actually do and why is it important? 10:01 A deep dive on all things dietary fiber 13:51 Simple ways to eat more plants 17:41 Eat more of THESE foods 20:47 Steps to improve digestion 28:52 Why she doesn’t recommend eating 100% vegan? 31:02 Getting protein from plants 33:18 Should you take a probiotic? 36:25 Megan’s thoughts on fermented foods/kombucha   Episode Resources: Connect with Megan Instagram How To Eat More Plants   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 18, 2022 • 44min

Daniel Pink On The Power Of Regret: Make Peace with Your Past & Overcome Failure

Today's guest is Daniel Pink. Daniel is the author of five New York Times Best sellers, including his latest, “The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward.”  His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world.    We talk about how regret is actually a GOOD THING and why it is a catalyst for personal growth. Dan reveals his biggest regret in life and the three step process you must take to help use regret to your advantage. We talk about how we’ve been lied to and why we need negative emotions for survival. Our discussion gets into how to prevent future regrets, dealing with failure and so much more!    Thanks to this episode's sponsors:   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: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Powerful decision making technique 03:22 Dan’s biggest regret 07:48 Take THESE 3 Steps to use regret to help you grow  13:10 You’ve been lied to! 15:10 Why we need negative emotions 19:18 How do you deal with YEARS of mistakes? 22:48 How to prevent “future regrets” 28:03 Olympians felt better placing 3rd over 2nd?! 31:13 How to create a “failure resume” (and why it’s so transformative) 33:00 What do most people regret later in life? 35:41 What future regret is Dan currently working to prevent?   Episode Resources: Connect with Dan   Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 25min

Jenna Willis On Why She Ditched Acting For Fitness & How To Survive a Breakup

Today's guest is my good friend, Jenna Willis, and Jenna and I met several years ago working out together at Gabby Reece's house. She's also a colleague and a trainer! Jenna's complete mind-body approach to wellness as well as her results have gained her a reputation as one of the hottest rising celebrity trainers.   Her impressive client roster includes YouTube sensation Liza Koshy, reality Queen Lala Kent, and pop music icon, Camila Cabello to name a few. In an industry obsessed with perfection, Jenna embraces the awkward, allowing those she trains to focus on enjoying working out rather than stressing about it as a former division one volleyball Jenna uses her background in fitness and uplifting teamwork mentality to help both herself and her clients cope with anxiety and gain peace of mind. I think you guys are gonna enjoy this conversation a lot. It's a little different as we engage in a friendly dialogue and talk about the SUPER awkward moment in how we met.    We not only talk about how we met, we unpack Jenna's story and chat about her acting career, her battles with panic attacks and anxiety and how different breakups have made her stronger. She shares why fitness has been a major coping strategy and how that led to her decision to ditch acting and go "all in" on being a trainer. Jenna also reveals the wild story of how she landed a role on Vanderpump Rules and so much more!      Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness.   What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:30 We met working out with Gabby Reece! 04:25 Unpacking a humbling experience (and how I STRUGGLED) 09:52 Has Jenna always embraced challenges? 11:28 Where would she be without fitness? 14:15 Using fitness to cope with anxiety and panic 17:53 Jenna opens up about a traumatic breakup 22:26 Fitness helps - but it can’t be the only coping strategy 24:06 Moving on after multiple bad breakups 27:56 When did she start acting (and why) 31:51 Overlooked challenges in entertainment industry 33:10 Jenna was on Vanderpump! (crazy story) 37:58 Does she compare herself to Lala and Katie (her close friends) 41:56 Ditching acting for fitness (and how she maintained friendships) 44:21 How she thrives in an industry that is competitive (training celebs) 49:25 Finding real friends in LA 54:44 Her current relationship with fear & anxiety 57:29 Healing from a recent relationship  1:08:47 How to stay on track with your health when busy!   Episode Resources: https://www.jennawillisfitness.com/ https://www.dontsweatitalone.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msjennawillis/   Follow me on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-bops... https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst https://twitter.com/dougbopst     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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