Today, we welcome Nick Maggiulli. Nick is the chief operating officer and data scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management where he oversees operations across the firm and provides insight on business intelligence. He is also the author of ofdollarsanddata.com, a blog focused on the intersection of data and personal finance. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and the Los Angeles Times. Nick graduated from Stanford University with a degree in economics. The occasion for today's chat is not only to discuss what's going on with the economy today, but also to chat about his new book, Just Keep Buying, which I thoroughly enjoyed.     We talk about our economy, how our financial decisions affect our long-term savings, the financial investments that we should put our focus on, why early financial education is important, why you shouldn’t wait and start planning your retirement funds, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: 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 01:17 What’s going on with the economy? 05:50 Don’t make these all or nothing financial decisions 09:07 Debunking popular financing myths 13:15 Focus on income as the foundation of wealth 17:11 When should you invest even when you have debt? 21:12 Be diversified in your financial future 23:42 Are you good at stock picking? 28:38 What are you going to do during retirement? 32:20 Why is it important to invest in retirement early? 35:30 Let’s talk about taxes 37:52 How much should you invest in your business? 40:38 “Buy quickly, sell slowly.” 44:21 Crypto currency is a digital gold and a risk asset 47:14 Where do you focus your time? Episode Resources: Nick Maggiulli | Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn Just Keep Buying Of Dollar And Data Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning author Sarah Fay and former NIMH Director Thomas Insel discuss moving away from simplistic mental health diagnoses, prioritizing self-work for healing, and not letting struggles define identity. They highlight the flaws of the diagnostic process, advocate for personalized care, and emphasize support, hope, and societal perception changes.

Today, we welcome Ken Rideout who is co-host of the popular podcast, The Fight with Teddy Atlas. What you may or may not know is that Ken has an incredible story and is one of the most accomplished endurance athletes that exist. He ran a marathon in under two hours and 30 minutes at age 50.  But, things didn't always come easy for Ken as his life has been filled with many forms of adversity including battles with addiction, a difficult upbringing, becoming a prison guard right after graduating high school, and working on Wall Street with no formal experience. The remedy for his transformation has included an unshakable commitment to his health, recovery, and his family.    We talk about his amazing journey from growing up in a not a very child friendly environment, getting exposed to outlaws as a prison guard, getting into drug addiction to finding purpose in life through sports, setting goals to live healthy and mindful of personal growth, and continuously dealing with the challenges of parenting.  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: Go to masszymes.com/DOUGFREE and you will automatically get access to your unique coupon code to claim your free bottle. Special thanks to Mike Blabac for Ken’s official photo. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:01 The rest of your life starts today 06:52 Sports became a connecting point to ‘normal’ people 10:18 From a prison guard to making it to Wall Street 15:26 Money doesn’t make you happy 20:04 Getting addicted to drugs 28:15 What the opiates were for 32:30 On parenting and nurturing kids 37:51 When your child feels like an outsider 42:33 How do you measure yourself? 52:17 How do you gauge success for yourself?  55:49 Your wellness and physical and mental health comes first 01:07:23 What’s next for you? Episode Resources: Ken Rideout | Twitter, Instagram The Fight with Teddy Atlas | YouTube, Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Michelle Segar. Michelle is a PhD and is an award-winning lifestyle coach and sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable, healthy behavior change that are being used to boost patient health, employee wellbeing, and gym membership retention. She's an advisor to leading global organizations and frequently interviewed in major media outlets like the New York Times, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal.   We talk about how to effectively create a positive habit, the strategies to make lasting behavior changes, the odds of forcing physical activities that feel punishing, why health-related motivations don’t work long-term, and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order  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 01:17 Misconceptions about how to form a new habit 03:07 The habit loop 05:29 The importance of mindfulness in stopping behaviors 10:27 What motivates the change? 14:10 Health-related reasons are poor motivators 19:37 Don’t pick physical activities that feel punishing 24:02 We all need a compelling reason to keep going 27:12 Staying in the path of lasting change 33:34 It’s better to bend than to break 37:46 Eating healthy can be very challenging 41:39 Sustainable healthy eating habit 47:45 Is there a timeframe for behavior change? 52:13 There are nuances in behavioral change  Episode Resources: Michelle Segar | Website, Twitter, LinkedIn, Books Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome content creators, Jaci Marie Smith and Chelsey Jade Curtis. And you may also recognize them from their highly popular podcast, What We Said. And I'm super pumped to share this chat with you and there's going to be tons of nuggets with them.   We talk about the reality of being active on social media, the effects of too much screen time on our mental health, how we’re allowing other people’s lives to affect how we see ourselves, finding ourselves and our purpose when we feel off, and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Masszymes: 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 01:20 What does it mean to feel off 04:44 Taking care of your mental health  07:07 Having each others back 11:04 Postpartum struggles  15:23 When should you stop being hard on yourself? 18:04 Detoxing from Instagram 24:27 Mental clarity and inspiration 25:56 The real life of fame 28:53 Social media and parenthood 32:20 What would I tell my younger self 36:24 Love the experience of being yourself 37:58 Rejuvenating your individuality 41:02 Social media exposes everyone 44:43 You’re living others people’s lives 46:53 Future plans    Episode Resources: Jaci Marie Smith | Website, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Chelsey Jade Curtis | Website, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok What We Said Podcast | Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome real estate and media powerhouse, Ryan Serhant. You may recognize him from the hit show Million Dollar Listing New York, or perhaps you have read one of his books, Sell it Like Serhant or Big Money Energy. Ryan's energy, insights, and passion for life is contagious. And I'm super excited to share this chat with you.    We talk about how he stumbled in the real estate business when he first came to New York, keeping a strong will to keep tackling our daily challenges, the balance between being impatient and having a competitive spirit, setting goals for your future self, and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order  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 01:03 Figure out who you are first 08:01 If you can’t make it in New York, be a real estate agent 14:56 Be on ‘attack’ mode every day 18:10 Who has the real power in any negotiation? 21:20 We are creatures of habit 25:52 Getting addicted to the adrenaline 27:44 Learn to create your own system 32:25 The different kinds of people you deal with 36:20 How to sell yourself effectively 42:45 Focus on your goals and stay patient 47:03 Where do you see yourself in future? Episode Resources: Ryan Serhant | Website, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, Books Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Sara Kuburic. Sara is an existential psychotherapist, she's a writer, she's a consultant and a columnist for USA Today. Many of you may know her as Millennial.Therapist on Instagram, and this is her second time on the podcast. And what I love about Sara's content is that she takes complex issues such as mental health and relationships and creates content that's easily digestible, it's simple and easy for people to understand.    We talk about the elements that should coexist to make a relationship work, how our relationships impact our mental health, why we should invest in ourselves more before we date again, why it isn’t necessary to apologize for a failed relationship, and so much more! 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 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 01:11 A lot of people had relationship issues during the pandemic 02:58 Why do our relationships impact our mental health? 06:14 You are always going to be in progress 10:03 What are the right questions to ask? 15:38 We equally stop investing in ourselves 18:24 Every relationship requires work and sacrifice and effort     20:47 How ‘toxic’ is your relationship? 25:30 The less obvious red flags 28:04 Don’t apologize for a relationship that didn’t work 33:35 Enjoy your time with yourself 36:30 The complexity of dating  40:38 Why it’s okay to not be happy all the time 46:16 You’re just having a bad day  Episode Resources: Sara Kuburic | Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter  Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Nick Green. Nick is a guy you might recognize and if you don't recognize him I guarantee you you're going to recognize the box of the company that he is the CEO and co-founder, Thrive Market.    We discuss the challenges the company faced in its earlier years, how they market their brand and the kind of customers they cater to, the continuous push for healthy eating and overall wellness, and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:47 What drove you to start Thrive Market? 04:43 What makes Thrive Market so successful? 08:45 Categories, selections, orders, and processes 14:33 Is it difficult to go fully organic? 19:47 Staying optimistic despite the early challenges 29:11 Dealing with rejections 32:18 Sticking to marketing and brand despite the heavy competition 37:55 Tips on how to start on your own passion project Episode Resources: Nick Green | LinkedIn Thrive Market | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Ellen Vora. She's a board certified psychiatrist and acupuncturist and a yoga teacher. And she is the author of the book, The Anatomy of Anxiety. Ellen takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person, and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her bachelor's of science from Yale University and her MD from Columbia University.   We talk about the two main categories of anxiety and how to deal with it, the long-term effects of childhood trauma, how there is no single diet that will work for everyone, practicing a realistic approach to proper nourishment, and so much more! 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 Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:06 There are two main anxiety categories 03:42 A lot of us are walking around with an unhealthy gut 05:53 When you work with trauma 11:01 What do we do to earn our own self respect? 15:13 Anxiety in childhood 24:15 Choosing how to nourish yourself 29:12 How do we become okay with the uncertainty of our existence? 34:15 Helping patients beyond medication 38:46 How to realistically eat well 42:43 We end up becoming our own source of illness by fear-mongering 47:07 Tips to stop fearing food and eat healthy 51:13 3 things to do to help you relax    Episode Resources: Dr. Ellen Vora | Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube The Anatomy of Anxiety Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Elliott Bisnow. Elliott is co-founder of the highly popular Summit Series, which is a global company that has produced over 250 events over the last decade that has included speakers such as Jeff Bezos, Bill Clinton, John Legend and Brene Brown.  The occasion for today's chat is Elliott's new book, Make No Small Plans: Lessons on Thinking Big, Chasing Dreams, and Building Community that he wrote with the other summit series founders. And I'm so excited to share this conversation with you and I think you're going to get a lot of value out of it. We talk about how to turn problems into solutions, how to effectively take risks, achieving success by making the journey uniquely yours, how to keep people interested and show up in events, making a huge breakthrough in organizing events, and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to www.organifi.com/doug  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 04:29 Taking risks that have very little downside 08:56 How can to make a problem the solution 12:41 Best networking practices 17:26 Make success uniquely your own style 20:23 This is the best way to be authentic 24:58 How it started for Summit 29:47 Dealing with rejection 33:46 The formula to keep people coming to events 37:32 Biggest breakthrough in organizing events 41:55 So many brilliant people are introverts 46:37 Being overly transactional is the biggest turnoff 52:30 Road trips and taking breaks  Episode Resources: Elliott Bisnow | LinkedIn, Twitter, Website Summit Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices