The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today’s guest is Sahil Bloom. Sahil is one of the most popular creators on twitter and the content he provides on wellness, mindset, money, life and mental health is nothing short of world class. What he has been able to accomplish by the age of 30 is absolutely insane. While at Stanford University, Sahil was a 4 year member of the Baseball team where he helped lead the team to two NCAA Super regional appearances. Sahil also won multiple awards for his academics and even was advised by former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice. After leaving Stanford he entered the world of finance where he worked his way up to vice president of a firm that managed billions of dollars in capital. However, things took an unexpected turn for Sahil a few years ago and he found himself disconnected, overwhelmed with anxiety and faced with a self induced ultimatum that led him to the world of twitter and media. We get into his comeback story today as well as his thoughts on success, failure, addiction, things that overrated, timelines, mental errors, life transitions, identity and much more.    Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Ned/Mello Magnesium: www.helloned.com/doug Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order.   ***DISCLAIMER: Ned also offers other products such as their full spectrum CBD. Please be sure to do your due diligence and make sure that consumption of any products Ned offers are safe for you or the individual consuming it and that it won’t conflict with any extenuating circumstances that you or the person consuming it may have for work, school, probation, athletic commissions, etc.   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:28 What to eliminate to become healthy, wealthy and happy 4:29 The pleasure/pain trap (Sahil’s thoughts on addiction) 7:51 What prompted Sahil to change his career? 11:13 Sahil hits rock bottom 13:59 His thoughts on money 16:35 How does he manage his relationship with dopamine? 19:43 Measuring success 22:00 How to use failure to your advantage 26:01 Dealing with life transitions 27:44 Overcoming imposter syndrome 29:58 How to become a “sponge” for information 32:02 THESE things are often pursued by many but are way OVERRATED 35:55 The best NON financial investments he’s made 39:33 How to become more PRESENT 41:35 Don’t worry about timelines! 45:05 Dealing with regret 46:21 Has your mental health improved? 49:04 The power of boredom 50:57 THESE mental errors will cost you 52:44 Read THESE 3 books! 54:09 Lessons he has taught his Dad   Episode resources:   Connect with Sahil:   Website Instagram Twitter Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Jeannine Coulter - co-host of the popular recovery podcast, “Chasing Heroine.” Jeannine has an incredible story of recovery and has nearly 8 years of sobriety. Like many, this seemed like an impossible accomplishment in the previous years. Jeannine's life started off great and was raised in a Christian home with loving parents. But, things changed drastically for her when her parents divorced unexpectedly and it completely wrecked her soul. The years that followed would be filled with debauchery, addiction, legal trouble and more. She even spent some of her final days of mayhem living in an actual doghouse. Today, she comes on the podcast to share her story of how she went from her darkest moments to finding sobriety, love and buying the fitness studio that helped save her life. We dive deep into her story from start to finish and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   InsideTracker: Created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics, InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking datato identify where you’re optimized—and where you’re not. You’ll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body. For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/doug     What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 2:01 Why did Jeannine sell the studio that saved her life? 8:37 The event that crushed her soul 12:12 How did it lead her down the path of addiction? 18:55 Jeannine moves to LA to pursue acting 20:41 When did she start doing “hard drugs”? 25:31 Does she consider herself an addict? 29:02 How relationships with men fueled her addiction 38:23 The drug that nearly destroyed her life 40:54 Did her family know? 43:45 Jeannine is homeless/arrested multiple times 52:02 She lived in a DOGHOUSE before finally getting sober 57:48 How did she rebuilt her life? 1:00:29 Getting hired at the fitness studio that helped save her life (she bought it too) 1:07:09 Emotional conversations with her Dad 1:12:17 Can anyone save an addict? 1:14:33 Healing from her parents divorce Connect with Jeannine:   Podcast Instagram TikTok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Jaspreet “The Minority Mindset” Singh. Jaspreet is a serial entrepreneur and licensed attorney on a mission to spread financial education. His YouTube channel has over 1 million subscribers. Jaspreet is self-taught and the information that he shares is relatable, applicable, and achievable. His brand has helped countless people get out of debt, start investing, and create a plan for building wealth. Today, we discuss the current state of the economy and what you can do right now to make sure you're well prepared. We also chat about common money misconceptions, how to spend your income properly, as well as different ways to invest. Jaspreet reveals a simple step-by-step process for building wealth and mindset shifts that must happen to have financial success 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.     0:00 Intro 2:26 What’s going on with the economy? 7:14 The importance of financial education 11:23 What steps can someone take today to survive a recession?  16:21 Biggest lies about money 24:53 Mindset shifts needed to build wealth 28:08 Focus on THESE pillars to improve your financial fitness 32:43 How do you build wealth? 38:11 Unlearning poor spending habits  41:00 How to invest your money 47:21 Current potential investment opportunities  50:13 How much do you need to retire? 55:56 Expenses that get overlooked   Episode resources:   Connect with Jaspreet:   Website Instagram YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Rebecca Zung. Rebecca is a Narcissism Negotiation Expert, founder of the SLAY negotiation method, popular YouTuber (more than 25 MILLION VIEWS in less than 2 years) and one of the Top 1% of attorneys in the nation, having been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Lawyer in America”, as “Legal Elite” by Trend Magazine, and recognized by her peers and the judiciary as AV preeminent rated in family law, the highest possible rating for an attorney by Martindale Hubbell. She is the author of TWO bestselling books, Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win (foreword by Robert Shapiro) and Breaking Free: A Step-by-Step Divorce Guide for Achieving Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Freedom, and is a sought after major media contributor. Her perspectives are in high demand by television and print outlets, as she has been featured in or on Extra, Forbes, Huffington Post, Newsweek, Time, Dr. Drew, NPR Talk Radio among others.   Today we're gonna talk about what a narcissist is, as well as what a narcissist is not. We're gonna chat about the dynamics of a narcissistic relationship so that you can know if you're in a relationship with one. Rebecca reveals steps you can take to "handle" and "defeat" a narcissist as well as how to communicate with one. Our discussion also gets into how to know when it's time to cut somebody off, and so much more.   What to Listen For: 0:00 Intro 1:06 What is narcissism? 4:33 Difference between a narcissist and someone who’s just “insecure” 10:57 Can you change a narcissist? 13:47 When is it time to cut someone out of your life? 19:52 How to deal with a narcissist in your life 26:11 What is “gaslighting”? 31:39 How can a narcissist change your brain? 36:01 Long-term risks of being in a relationship with a narcissist 40:12 When is it worth it to keep a narcissist in your life? 42:30 Being selfish vs being a narcissist 44:48 How to be less “narcissistic”   Episode resources:   Connect with Rebecca:   Website Instagram YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Matthew West. Matthew is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a 2018 Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. Today we talk in depth about how to have faith when you’re going through hard times, the life changing power of forgiveness, navigating uncertainty, overcoming busyness and why kindness will help unite our society and more.  Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Ned/Mello Magnesium: www.helloned.com/doug Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order    ***DISCLAIMER: Ned also offers other products such as their full spectrum CBD. Please be sure to do your due diligence and make sure that consumption of any products Ned offers are safe for you or the individual consuming it and that it won’t conflict with any extenuating circumstances that you or the person consuming it may have for work, school, probation, athletic commissions, etc.   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:17 When was the last time Matthew questioned God? 6:08 What to do when the “encourager” becomes discouraged  8:04 Motivational quotes won’t help you through times of darkness 12:04 His advice for someone who is feeling hopeless 14:50 Forgiving the unforgivable (this song changed my life) 20:36 His biggest challenge while writing that song 22:35 Having vocal surgery affirmed his belief in God 25:48 His struggle with “busyness” 29:17 Lessons he is teaching his daughters 31:36 How can Christians and non-Christians unite? 34:58 How does he deal with uncertainty? Episode resources:   Connect with Matthew:   Website Instagram   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dr. Marisa G Franco. Dr. Franco is a New York Times bestselling author, a professor and a psychologist. She communicates the science of connection and digestible ways and is passionate about sharing research with the people it could help the most. We discuss why social connection and friendships are so important for longevity and how to become a better friend. We also talk about attachment styles, relationships, how to know if you have good friends, how to leave old friends behind, and so much 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:   0:00 Intro 1:36 Are friendships overrated? 4:27 Why is social connection more important than diet and exercise? 7:24 How to avoid the trap of becoming codependent  10:06 Why it’s important to have friends outside of your romantic relationship 13:13 THESE are the signs that you are in the right “friend group” 16:04 How to break up with old friends 19:37 Steps to take to become securely attached 27:55 How to deal with anger 33:06 Do you have an avoidant attachment? 36:11 How to rebuild trust with yourself and others 39:20 Are you a good friend? 43:28 How to become a better friend 45:43 Can you build a friendship online?   Connect with Dr. Franco:   Website Instagram Buy Platonic here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dr. Kyle Gillett. Dr. Gillett is a dual board certified physician in obesity medicine and family medicine. His specialties include preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, integrative medicine, and more. Today is an absolute masterclass on all things hormones, and we dive deep into simple steps you can take to optimize your hormones for longevity, stress management, body composition, overall health, and more.  Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   InsideTracker: Created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics, InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking datato identify where you’re optimized—and where you’re not. You’ll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.   For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/doug   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:41 What process does Dr. Gillett use to make recommendations for his patients? 4:07 Hormone health misconceptions 6:30 Most important hormones for health and longevity 9:56 How do various forms of exercise impact your hormones? 12:06 The importance of fiber and sleep 14:40 How to tell if your hormones are causing health issues? 15:39 Steps to take before getting hormone replacement therapy 18:36 What is cortisol? 23:00 How to lose body fat effectively 25:12 How to know if your metabolism is “messed up” 27:27 Male vs female growth hormones 32:19 Dr. Gillett’s supplement recommendations 35:27 Caffeine’s impact on hormones 36:10 Does adrenal fatigue exist? 39:14 How to reduce your stress hormones  40:39 How does your diet impact your hormones?  42:10 The importance of sunlight & how to effectively build habits 46:03 Dr. Gillett’s thoughts on sleep & eating/drinking caffeine before bed 50:23 Why is being “social” important for your health? Episode resources:   Connect with Dr. Gillett:   Website Instagram   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Courtney Swan. Courtney is an integrative nutritionist, founder of Realfoodology, and the host of the Realfoodology podcast. Today we chat about Courtney's health transformation, what led to her unhealthy relationship with food, simple nutrition swaps people can make, her advice for parents to help their kids make healthy food choices, and 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:   0:00 Intro 1:23 What led to her unhealthy relationship with food? 8:34 What sparked her transformation? 11:22 Advice for parents to help their kids eat healthier (what could hers have done differently) 14:16 How has her relationship with food evolved? (vegan) 19:60 Does she only feel lovable if she eats healthy and looks a certain way? 26:42 How can the wellness community do better? 29:24 Courtney’s nutrition rules to live by 30:24 Simple nutrition swaps 37:35 Courtney shares a contrarian view on exercise  44:01 How does her healthy lifestyle impact her relationships? 46:17 Does Courtney ever crave processed foods? Episode resources:   Connect with Courtney:   Website Podcast Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays guest is Ben Rein, PhD. Ben is a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University, and a science communicator on social media. In his current research, Ben is exploring the neural basis of empathy and mechanisms by which empathic behaviors can be enhanced. In 2021, he received his PhD in neuroscience from SUNY Buffalo, earning the Dean's Award for Outstanding Dissertation Research. Ben's PhD thesis research focused on autism spectrum disorder and identified key systems in the brain that regulate social behavior. Ben also creates educational science videos for an audience of more than 850,000 followers on social media. In his videos, he summarizes recent research papers, teaches fundamental science principles, and debunks "viral" videos containing scientific misinformation. Ben has been recognized for his science communication with awards from Stanford University, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Mind Science Foundation.   Today Ben reveals 3 things that can make or break your BRAIN HEALTH and we also chat about the importance of sleep, how to know if you are sleep deprived and what you can do to improve your sleep. We also get into the neuroscience of empathy and social interaction, the ins and outs of burnout and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   Ned/Mello Magnesium: www.helloned.com/doug Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order    ***DISCLAIMER: Ned also offers other products such as their full spectrum CBD. Please be sure to do your due diligence and make sure that consumption of any products Ned offers are safe for you or the individual consuming it and that it won’t conflict with any extenuating circumstances that you or the person consuming it may have for work, school, probation, athletic commissions, etc.   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:40 These 3 things will make or break your brain health  6:03 The dangers of sleep deprivation & signs that you are sleep deprived 10:49 How to improve the quality of your sleep 14:05 Burnout explained (impact on brain, signs of burnout/how to fix it)  19:60 The neurobiology of social interactions 22:23 How to improve your social skills 24:56 The neuroscience of empathy  30:24 Train your brain to better cope with stress 33:51 Can we change our genes? 40:19 How does sugar impact our brains? 44:52 Detecting signs of depression before it becomes problematic   Episode resources:   Connect with Ben:   Website TikTok Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todays guest is Annie Duke, Annie is an author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space, as well as Special Partner focused on Decision Science at First Round Capital Partners, a seed stage venture fund. The occasion for todays chat is Annie’s latest book, Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away which was released last week. As a former professional poker player, she has won more than $4 million in tournament poker. During her career, Annie won a World Series of Poker bracelet and is the only woman to have won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions and the NBC National Poker Heads-Up Championship. She retired from the game in 2012. Prior to becoming a professional poker player, Annie was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship to study Cognitive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Thanks to this episode's sponsor:   InsideTracker: Created by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics, InsideTracker analyzes your blood, DNA, and fitness tracking datato identify where you’re optimized—and where you’re not. You’ll get a daily Action Plan with personalized guidance on the right exercise, nutrition, and supplementation for your body.   For a limited time, you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/doug   What to Listen For:   0:00 Intro 1:40 Annie’s most memorable moment of “quitting”  7:17 How did that moment impact her long term? 9:46 Why did she quit playing poker? 18:23 How to know if you should quit something & why quitting makes you happier 24:47 What to do when you’re having a hard time quitting or leaving something 33:40 When quitting is a bad thing/How to make better decisions 38:26 Why sticking to something that’s “hard” isn't a good thing 44:08 Misconceptions about goal setting (and what to do instead) Episode resources:   Connect with Annie:    Website  Twitter   Buy “Quit” here Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices