The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today, we welcome Max Lugavere. Max is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast, The Genius Life. We talk about how the quality of food we eat affects our health, the different diet approaches and how effective they can be, activities we can learn and engage in to stay fit, 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 00:50 Look at the quality of food you’re eating 05:36 Our foods have become nutrient depleted   11:26 Take the precautionary principle approach 15:55 “People think that I'm some big carnivore or something…”  23:41 Varied conversations about different diet programs 26:49 There’s no one size fits all diet 28:58 Different activities to keep you fit 37:08 How to take care of yourself while traveling 41:00 Surround yourself with people who share your values 43:13 “She’s absolutely my WHY.”  Episode Resources: Max Lugavere | Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Books The Genius Life Podcast Genius Kitchen Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is digital creator and TikTok star, Ellie Zeiler, who has over 10 million followers on TikTok. And we also have her mom, Sarah Zeiler (who also has a platform of her own) on the podcast, and today is going to be a deep dive behind the scenes. And it's not going to be about creating content, so to speak, but we're going to get deep. We're going to get real. We're going to talk about mental health. We're going to talk about how it impacts family dynamics. We're going to talk about how it impacts parenting. We're going to talk about how to deal with bullying. We're going to talk about addiction. We're going to talk about boundaries. We're going to talk about what it's like getting famous as a teenager and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. 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 01:47 Biggest misconception about the digital creative space 06:45 Treating TikTok fame as a full time job 10:58 Best practices in handling online hate 17:19 Sticking to your passion on the creative side 26:53 A mix of random videos and dance trends 29:46 Has there been a mentor? 31:42 Getting addicted to the hustle of social media 38:38 Boundaries set around gadget use 42:27 Handling fame in a way that’s healthy 46:06 Taking care of your mental health 52:19 Familial support 57:52 Going down other paths but staying consistent with what you do 58:53 Be vulnerable with your kids    Episode Resources: Ellie Zeiler | TikTok, YouTube, Instagram  Sarah Zeiler | Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. Aliza Pressman. She is a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with families. Aliza co-founded SeedlingsGroup and the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and hosts the highly popular, Raising Good Humans Podcast, to empower and educate parents on the latest research and evidence-based practices regarding child development and parenting.   We talk about the challenges of parenting, why adults and children alike can’t be happy all the time, how to gradually but skillfully build connections with our children, why being curious about what your child does can help deepen relationships, the incredible power of physical activity for our mental health, 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 01:19 Recent mistake made as a parent 04:14 Humas and children can’t always be happy 10:25 Kids want to talk but it isn’t natural for them 14:19 Difference between temperament and struggle 18:34 There’s nothing more powerful than curiosity 24:15 Building connection with family through little rituals 27:33 The power of physical movement for mental health 31:19 The three established parenting style 34:59 Encouraging your child to change a bad habit 39:37 Divorce is a stressor for kids   Episode Resources: Aliza Pressman | Website, Facebook, LinkedIn Raising Good Humans Podcast | Twitter, Instagram Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is internet sensation and comedian, Anjelah Johnson Reyes. Anjelah is widely known for her viral Nail Salon bit and her role as Bon Qui Qui, as well as her three hit comedy specials. She recently also starred in The Real Dirty Dancing on Fox and penned her first book, Who Do I Think I Am.  We talk about why holding on to so much anger destroys relationships, sticking to your faith especially in the most difficult times, relentlessly pursuing your dreams even when it seems unreachable, why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others, and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. 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 00:30 Doing things that terrifies the average person 01:32 Setting faith as the foundation for everything 04:58 Growing up with so much anger 09:26 Harnessing negative emotions in a productive way 14:58 Becoming an actress was a huge dream 21:08 Associating Christianity with things 27:38 It is a vulnerable place to be 31:09 Should you compare yourself to others? 34:26 Be the most supportive and encouraging friend 37:01 How can I make somebody laugh? 40:22 Future plans and goals Episode Resources: Anjelah Johnson | Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok Who Do I Think I Am?  Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Doug Evans. Doug is an early pioneer in the natural food industry in 2012. He co-founded Organic Avenue, one of the first exclusively raw organic and plant-based retail chains in the country. He then created and founded Juicero, the first fresh farm-to-glass automatic cold press juicer with the mission of bringing more fresh produce to the home. Doug has become quite popular recently as he wrote The Sprout Book in efforts to teach people about the power of sprouts and has written a transformative plan for sprouting. He's revolutionizing  gardening and growing your own food right in your kitchen in an affordable and accessible way.  His mission in life is to help people learn how to grow and eat the most nutritious food on the planet, sprouts.  We talk about healthy eating, the nutrients and health benefits of regular consumption of sprouts, tips on how to get started on sprouting, the value of making connections and how to strengthen them 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 01:39 The power of edible sprouts 03:57 Shift in lifestyle to raw vegan 11:34 The easiest sprouts to grow 17:11 How to start growing broccoli sprouts 20:22 The healthiest sprouts to grow 23:39 Is it expensive to eat sprouts daily? 28:18 Mindset change to walk away from unhealthy eating 30:37 Life is all about the present moment 39:10 Connection is worth more than gold 49:32 Sprouting can be started with things at home 54:02 Start sprouting now… Episode Resources: Doug Evans | Twitter, Instagram The Sprout Book Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Heisz. Dr. Jennifer Heisz is an expert on brain health. She's an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University and directs a neuro fit lab which has attracted nearly one million dollars to support her research program on the effects of exercise for brain health. Dr. Heisz received her PhD in cognitive neuroscience and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in brain health and aging at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto. Her research examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition in young adults, older adults, and individuals with Alzheimer's disease. We talk about what happens in your brain when you exercise, the mental and physical benefits of working out, the immediate versus long-term goals of exercising regularly, and so much more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. 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 01:14 Why is it hard to exercise regularly? 03:51 The neurological activity during exercise 06:14 Abusive drugs versus exercise on dopamine affect 11:01 Do something challenging when you’re having cravings 15:55 Some abusive drugs take more time to recover from 22:18 Exercises to lower your stress level 26:21 At what time of the day should you exercise? 31:04 Finding your sweet spot when exercising 34:16 The value of short burst of movement 38:01 When working out, don’t focus too much on the goal 42:39 Our moodiness breaks down our body   Episode Resources: Jennifer Heisz | LinkedIn, Instagram Neuro Fit lab Move The Body, Heal The Mind Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Melissa Ambrosini. Melissa is a best-selling author of multiple books including Mastering Your Mean Girl and her latest release, Comparisonitis: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Be Genuinely Happy. She's a TEDx speaker and host of the wildly popular podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show.   We talk about the burden of feeling guilty for not doing enough for our children, finding within yourself the voice that is focused on your true self, learning how to take control over your inner critic, the difference between healthy and unhealthy comparison 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 01:02 Things to learn in the early stages of motherhood 04:17 When you used to not believe in marriage 06:10 Your soulmate eliminates that fear of having a relationship 10:36 Let’s talk about parent guilt  18:46 Your true self and your inner critic 22:10 The 4-step process to deal with your inner critic 36:57 The unhealthy comparison 46:59 Once you become healthy and happy again  Episode Resources: Melissa Ambrosini | Website, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Shop The Melissa Ambrosini Show Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Josh Peck. Josh has established himself as one of Hollywood's rising talents, making the seamless transition between child actor to leading man. He is best known for his role on the Nickelodeon phenomenon, Drake and Josh, for which he received a kid's choice nomination. The series premiere was watched by 3.2 million viewers, Nickelodeon's highest rated series premiere in nearly 10 years. Josh is also 14 years sober and has such an amazing and inspiring story, which I think y'all are going to get a lot out of. Josh is also the author of the memoir, Happy People Are Annoying, which is the occasion for today's chat.  We talk about his weight loss journey, how it started, the motivation that kept him going, and how the need to lose weight led to addiction. Josh also shares his views on parenthood, the stories of people he got acquainted with during his recovery, the emotional disconnection with his family that he managed to patch up, and so many more!  Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. 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 01:17 Staying sober for 14 years 04:59 Be the model you want your kids to be 08:01 Becoming a first-time father 11:15 Ways our body weight can manifest 14:11 The inspiration and motivation to lose weight 18:27 Getting introduced into drugs 23:11 Living a normal life despite starring in a TV series 25:23 A good life is a result of a good living 28:21 Giving your time in a charitable way 32:17 You can only relate to someone who shares similar experiences 34:39 Prioritizing first the things that truly matter 38:39 Taking a break from acting 45:34 Dealing with rejection never gets easier 48:57 When you give love, you receive love   Episode Resources: Josh Peck | Twitter, Instagram Happy People are Annoying Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. John Delony, a national best-selling author, 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. Now as a Ramsey personality, he teaches people how to reclaim their lives from the madness of the modern world. This is actually Dr. Delony's second appearance on the pod. We talk about the issues most people of us are dealing with, how to realign your thoughts when it's full of negativity, what’s keeping us anxious and how to manage anxiety, the truth behind most relational disconnection, simple but solid tips for struggling parents 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 01:35 The most common issues our society face 06:25 How can we reconnect to ourselves and the people around us 10:25 Changing your thoughts is a practice 17:09 Why we’re constantly anxious 23:24 When you stop sleeping well 29:57 The truth about loneliness and relational disconnection 34:43 Parenting tip: Stop putting your career first 40:32 When we’re acting like a child instead of being a parent  46:15 Make kids know they have a role in the family  Episode Resources: Dr. John Delony | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Books The Dr. John Delony Show  Ramsey Solutions Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Alexis Haines. Alexis hosts the raw and resonant podcast Recovering from Reality, a platform for people who would rather wake the fuck up rather than have more “fun problems”. Inspired by her public journey from reality TV sensation and heroin addiction to sobriety, motherhood, and wellness, Alexis is living proof that you can heal yourself, recover from addiction and inspire others along the way. Her first hand experience of substance abuse, combined with the explosive effects of social media storytelling turned her rock bottom into a reinvention tour, igniting a movement to eradicate shame around the stories that inevitably save us if we are brave enough to share them with others.   We talk about the different forms of addiction and how different people break free from them, the fear of relapsing and having a hard time staying sober, this deeply rooted belief system that limits us to remain rooted in the past instead of evolving, turning a difficult relationship with family into healing and reconciliation and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. 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 01:36 We are all empaths 09:03 The fear of relapsing 12:52 Solid daily routine and practice 15:12 Our deeply engraved belief system 20:26 It’s okay to not be okay 28:02 Setting boundaries to function properly 40:15 When did real healing happen? 45:35 The victim, the perpetrator, and the rescuer Episode Resources: Alexis Haines | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Book   Recovering From Reality Oro House Recovery Centers Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices