The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Lindsey Metselaar, a native New Yorker and host of the hit We Met At Acme podcast, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a decade-long marijuana addiction. She reveals how quitting transformed her life, enhancing her emotional management and self-awareness. Lindsey discusses the importance of community support in recovery and how she rebuilt her identity, finding joy beyond substance use. The conversation also touches on navigating relationships during recovery and the daily practices that promote mental wellness.

Today's guest is Dr. William Li. Dr. Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller "Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself." 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. His newest book, "Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer" will be released tomorrow. Today we  discuss how to improve your diet quality, how to optimize your diet for longevity, why foods that contain polyphenols are so beneficial for your health, why it's so important to eat a high-fiber diet, why you may want to avoid the carnivore diet, why excess body fat is harmful for your health, how to improve your metabolism and much more!      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 01:41 How to improve your diet quality (5 tips) 06:41 Foods you should eat for longevity 13:03 Healthy dietary patterns 15:44 The benefits of polyphenols 21:06 The importance of fiber 25:55 Meat dominant diets 29:07 Is fasting worth the hype? 34:09 Weight loss 40:53 Foods that can improve your metabolism 45:45 Eat slower 48:24 Does body size determine health outcomes? 52:03 Get your annual physical  53:57 When should food be used as medicine? Episode Resources: Dr. William Li | Website, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram,  Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer           ⚠ 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 and making her second appearance on the podcast, is my friend, Mallory Ervin. Mallory is a Kentucky-grown Nashville living dreamer who had a roundabout way of arriving at where she is today. From her time in the Miss America pageant to being a three-time contestant on the Amazing Race, Mallory turned her passion for sharing her love of fashion, beauty, and life into a platform for impact. Today, she runs a global lifestyle brand that she founded in 2016, hosts the Living fully podcast and is a best-selling author of books "Living Fully Dare to Step Into Your Most Vibrant Life," and "All In: A Vision for Living Fully Every Day." She encourages and inspires her dedicated following to seek joy and live fully. Today we discuss being attached to achievement and how to remain optimistic when you fall short of your goals. Mallory and I also chat about common misconceptions about manifestation, how to manifest what you want in life, and what you can do if you're feeling overwhelmed. We also get into how to survive the rollercoaster ride of parenting, navigating difficult times as a couple, and much more.       What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:46 Attachment to achievement 04:50 Remember where “falling short” brought you 07:30 Manifestation misconceptions 10;12 How to manifest a better future for yourself 14:10 Eliminate the noise in your life 17:00 Mallory’s battle with “wanting more” 19:40 Her husband is super supportive 23:14 Gentle communication is really powerful 27:48 Learning how to communicate with your partner 29:58 Measuring success as a parent 34:50 Does she think her perfectionist traits will impact her kids? 37:20 Learning to “go with the flow” as a parent 38:45 Your kids can “feel” your emotions 40:10 Choose your own happiness 42:22 Focusing on the “bigger picture” alleviates anxiety/overwhelm     Episode Resources: Mallory Ervin | Website, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   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 I am flying solo! Many of you have requested that I do more solo episodes, so today I will be discussing all things ADVERSITY. Overcoming adversity is always one of the most highly requested topics for the podcast. In today's episode, I share with you nine things you must do when facing adversity so that you can use adversity to your advantage and become a better version of yourself after the challenging situation is behind you. These nine things will also become a valuable toolbox for the next time you face a hardship or obstacle in life. Remember, adversity is a muscle, and the more you work it healthily, the stronger it makes you!  What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:26 How to develop self awareness 11:26 Your habits will make or break you 17:00 Acceptance is so important 20:34 Change your perspective 22:02 Accountability and responsibility  24:26 The conversation that changed my life 28:59 Accountability builds trust 32:29 3 types of people to avoid 36:23 Who should you spend time with? 40:44 Optimize your mental and physical health 45:22 The non-physical benefits of going to the gym 50:00 Pay attention to what you consume 52:47 Spend time learning 56:11 Spirituality  58:26 I was addicted to external validation 1:00:47 Healing from my past 1:04:30 Believing in the unseen 1:08:50 Being of service 1:10:26 One day at a time 1:14:35 Focus on how far you have come Thanks to today’s sponsors:   BTR trucks: The leading commercial truck company in the Baltimore Washington region. BTR does everything a commercial truck user would ever need including repairs, routine maintenance, body work and inspections. If you are in the Baltimore Washington area and you or a loved one needs help with your truck, reach out to BTR at 410-691-9882 or check out their website at www.btrtrucks.com. ⚠ 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 Autumn Smith. Autumn is the co-founder of Paleovalley and Wild Pastures. She holds a Masters in Holistic Nutrition, she’s a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, and a Certified FDN Practitioner. Autumn’s passion for health began with her own struggles with IBS and anxiety: despite a career as a professional dancer and celebrity fitness trainer, her own health was in shambles. Desperate for a cure, Autumn and her husband Chas stumbled upon the paleo diet in 2011 and within a month of beginning it, her health was completely transformed. In today’s episode, Autumn shares her personal story and reveals how being bullied during her childhood and having unhealthy eating habits fueled her struggles with IBS, addiction, and anxiety, leading to her being kicked out of her house when she was eighteen. She shares the steps she took to completely transform her life, heal from her past and unlearn toxic patterns. Autumn shares how working for Tracy Anderson as a celebrity trainer and touring with Jennifer Lopez inspired her to start Paleovalley. We also discuss the highly debated topic of regenerative farming and which animal products you should try to buy grass-fed. We also chat about how to realistically make healthier food choices, parenting tips for kids to do the same, and much more! What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 02:00 Autumn’s traumatic childhood  06:46 How did being bullied impact her? 08:18 Getting kicked out of her house 11:33 What caused Autumn’s gut issues? 13:06 Tips for getting kids to eat healthy 18:10 How did she become a celebrity trainer? 20:59 Drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes 22:53 Autumn’s breaking point 24:23 How did she heal? 26:56 How to eat less processed foods 30:41 One of the fastest ways to stop craving processed foods 32:05 How touring with J Lo inspired her to start Paleovalley 34:54 Regenerative agriculture  38:11 You can still eat conventional meat  40:15 What meats should you buy grass fed? 45:21 Improving your gut health 46:30 Paleovalley product that i have been loving 48:52 Is turmeric worth the hype? Thanks to today’s sponsors:   Paleovalley: https://paleovalley.com/ Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order   Wild Pastures: Sign Up Today and Get 20% Off For Life Plus $15 Off Your First Box https://wildpastures.com Episode Resources:   Connect with Autumn | Paleovalley, Wild Pastures, ⚠ 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 Olivia Amitrano (Organic Olivia). Olivia is an herbalist, an entrepreneur, a blogger, and most notably an educator. You may recognize her as the founder and formulator behind Organic Olivia the brand or perhaps you’ve heard her voice as the host of the chart-topping podcast, "What’s the Juice." Organic Olivia started as a blog and quickly morphed into a fierce community of like minds on a divine path of learning, growing, and healing. We believe our greatest tools are traditional wisdom, herbal medicine and a brave willingness to explore our own behavior and psychology. Olivia is on a mission to understand the human condition while sharing both the present chapter of her life as well as the lessons she’s learned getting here. Peeling back the layers isn’t always pretty, but life is juicy and it’s worth the squeeze.    In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into Olivia’s story. We discuss how her parents getting sick and a spiritual experience transformed her relationship with herself, her fiancé and her family. We also discuss how constructive criticism has been instrumental in her healing journey, why changing your identity is so powerful when it comes to change, why she turned her back on wellness trends, how she changed her relationship with dopamine, overcame multiple addictions, and much more.     What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 02:10 Olivia’s parents are hospitalized (this changed her life) 05:45 The year of personal responsibility  08:20 Understanding her childhood trauma 09:29 Studying psychology in college 11:20 Letting go of anger 13:25 How taking psilocybin transformed her life 17:25 The power of intentional “alone time”  20:30 How to receive constructive criticism 23:50 Olivia’s relationship with dopamine and addiction 29:55 Quitting cannabis, caffeine and hyperpalatable foods 36:15 How does she regulate her nervous system? 40:30 Understanding addiction 44:05 Why identity shifts are so powerful 50:10 Turning her back on wellness trends Episode Resources: Connect with Olivia | Website, 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 we welcome Dr. Gabor Maté back to the podcast. Dr. 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 five books published in thirty languages, including his latest book The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture. Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. Let’s face it a lot of people are struggling right now with their mental health so I wanted to bring Dr. Gabor Maté back on the show to talk about what we can do about all of this and more.  What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:36 People are struggling  03:58 Major triggers for stress 07:20 What can be done? 09:19 How to stop stressing yourself out 14:07 Men’s mental health 17:07 You must focus on the present   19:50 How did Gabor heal the relationship with his past?  22:20 Conquering the victim mentality 28:00 Finding a trauma informed therapist 31:00 Dealing with triggers 35:09 Making friends with the voice in your head 37:28 Parenting 41:43 Should kids experience stress?  44:18 What to do if you’re afraid of being your “authentic self” 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: Connect with Gabor | Website, Instagram, Books ⚠ 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 Claire Bays. Claire is an online movement, nutrition and mindset coach at Wellness with Claire. She hosts the sensational podcast “Conversations with Claire”. She is a personal trainer at The Kollective in Austin, TX. sober alcoholic, and competitive athlete in Hyrox Racing and CrossFit. Claire believes that wellness is a mental, physical and spiritual experience… and that you are beyond capable of growing, learning AND changing. Today Claire comes on the show to share her incredible story of overcoming addiction and finding recovery. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you will too.    What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 01:55 Claire’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol 08:12 Why was alcohol so appealing? 09:42 Did she think she had a problem? 12:41 Claire’s traumatic rock bottom moment 21:00 3 tips for someone that feels lost in life 25:00 Early sobriety   28:50 The importance of accountability  32:35 Dealing with uncertainty 37:15 Developing structure in early sobriety  39:45 How did she become a competitive CrossFit athlete? 42:33 Living a double life 45:50 How did Claire transform her life so quickly? 52:12 Rebuilding her self confidence 55:34 How does she cope now? 59:20 Has Claire had any setbacks?    Episode Resources: Connect with Claire | Podcast, Instagram,   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 Dr. Russell Kennedy, aka “The Anxiety MD.” Dr. Kennedy specializes in the art and neuroscience of helping people recover from anxiety disorders. He knows anxiety from the inside out, as he developed his own anxiety disorder as a result of growing up with a dad with severe schizophrenia. Dr. Kennedy has degrees and advanced training in medicine, neuroscience and developmental psychology —but it’s not all science, as he is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and was a professional stand-up comedian for over a decade (no joke!) In his award-winning book and audiobook, ANXIETY RX, he shows a practical, actionable program for anxiety relief that incorporates a combination of the latest in neuroscience with the grounding wisdom of the body with the ultimate goal of relieving the anxious thoughts of the mind.    Today we discuss how to understand and heal your relationship with anxiety, how to discover where your anxiety comes from, common mistakes people make when trying to reduce their anxiety, the difference between stress and anxiety, how to regulate your nervous system in the moment as well as ways to reduce your anxiety long term and much more.   Thanks to today’s sponsor: Paleovalley: Visit www.paleovalley.com and when you enter in the code “Doug” at checkout you will get 15% off.  What to Listen For:   00:00 Intro 02:00 What to do if you are feeling anxious RIGHT NOW 03:52 Why he thinks focusing on your anxious thoughts can be problematic 10:42 What’s causing your anxiety? 14:40 Tips for coping with anxiety  19:25 How to know if you struggle with anxiety 24:50 The difference between stress and anxiety  28:15 How does childhood impact your ability to self regulate as an adult 32:55 Healing your relationship with anxiety 42:50 Why you should practice strategies for reducing anxiety 45:40 The difference between anxiety and fear  50:50 What you can do during moments of panic Episode Resources: Connect with Dr. Russ | Website, Instagram,   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 Rachel Scheer. Rachel is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist who received her degree from Baylor University in Nutrition Science and Dietetics and became certified in functional medicine through the Kalish Institute. Rachel’s journey as a nutritionist began in bodybuilding and athletic performance, however, a couple years into her practice she began to suffer from severe gastrointestinal dysfunction (IBS.) After many false diagnoses, spending thousands of dollars on doctor visits and tests, and one doctor even suggesting the removal of her entire large intestine, Rachel decided to take her health into her own hands by taking a gut-centric approach to her healing. By learning how to "heal, instead of just deal" Rachel was able to avoid having her entire large intestine removed, come off the dozens of medications she was put on over the years and regain full-function of her gut.   Prior to transforming her health, Rachel was addicted to fitness, external validation, and achievement and struggled with her self-worth. This led to her developing an unhealthy relationship with working out, food, and body image. In today's episode, we unpack Rachel's incredible story from start to finish and she reveals how she completely transformed her life and her relationship with health and fitness. We also chat about Rachel's childhood, how that led to some of her struggles, how she has healed from that, and more!  some of her struggles, how she has healed from that, and more!       What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:00 How to transform your relationship with your body (3 tips) 08:21 When (& why) did her relationship with fitness become unhealthy? 14:29 Which was more addictive: external validation or getting leaner?  16:41 Rachel’s unhealthy relationship with food 20:20 Hitting rock bottom 24:50 What was the root cause of her struggles? 27:45 Rachel’s healing journey 32:28 How did being neglected as a child impact her? 34:50 Transforming the relationship with herself 42:14 Her current relationship with fitness/external validation/food   Episode Resources: Connect with Rachel | Website, Instagram, Podcast 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