The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today, we welcome Sal Di Stefano. You may know Sal as one of the hosts of the Mind Pump Podcast, a show that exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more. Sal picked up his first weight at the age of 14. Fitness was a way for him to apply hard work and effort towards changing and re-inventing himself. He wanted to shift the direction of the fitness industry from an aesthetic insecurity based industry to a self love and self care health industry. We talk about formulating an effective fat loss strategy, the difference between a group class training and individualized training, how people managed to stick to working out and get to enjoy it, and eating the right food for best results. We also talk about using exercise as a tool to achieve a quality life. 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 01:41 Which one is the better fat loss strategy? 05:53 What happens in your body when you build muscles 11:44 The varying levels of resistance training 24:04 The perfect workout routine for an average person 32:05 Class training versus individualized training 38:01 How can people successfully stick to a workout plan? 47:04 Think of exercise as a tool to improve your quality of life 50:12 Why we shouldn’t disregard our diet 01:02:29 When do you need to eat less or eat more? Episode Resources: Mind Pump Podcast Sal Di Stefano | Facebook, YouTube, Book  Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Maya Shankar. Maya is a cognitive scientist and the creator, Executive Producer, and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, which Apple recently awarded as the Best Show of the Year 2021. Maya was a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. Maya has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale.  We talk about the cognitive science behind how we adapt to changes based on the choices we have and the choices we eventually make, either by staying stagnant in a frustrating situation or finding the will to reintegrate ourselves back into the world. We also discuss all things habit change, decision making, letting go of the past, how to remain optimistic during adversity (using science backed tools) and 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 00:58 Understanding where your weaknesses lie 06:39 What is adaptive choice architecture? 10:33 The Identity Foreclosure 16:53 Either get stuck into a frustrating situation or jump back into the world 21:50 Habits form through taking small steps 25:22 Practice gratitude 32:53 When you only assume the worst in any situation 37:46 Tell your mind what matters to you   Episode Resources: Maya Shankar | Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook A Slight Change of Plans Podcast  Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome former MLB player Darryl Strawberry. Darryl played 17 years in the major leagues, he won four world series, and went to eight all-star games. But today we're gonna have a much different conversation. We're gonna talk about Darryl's incredible redemption story of hope, faith, and recovery.  We discuss the challenges of being a top performing athlete and the pressure that comes with, how the pressure pushed him to a destructive lifestyle and addiction, and how faith ultimately led him to reformation and redemption.  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 00:41 Getting into addiction 05:24 Identity crisis lead to addiction 07:37 When the addiction becomes a problem 10:30 Overcoming addiction is not an overnight process 13:42 Who are you without the ‘uniform’? 17:38 Re-affirming faith with God 23:30 Understanding the map of life 43:13 Don’t leave your work undone  45:21 Bible scriptures to help guide you through Episode Resources: Finding Your Way Darryl Strawberry | Instagram, Facebook  Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Gabrielle Bernstein. Gabby is a #1 New York Times Best Selling author and has written books such as “Super Attractor“ and “The Universe Has Your Back.”  She is also the host of the rapidly growing “Dear Gabby” podcast where she provides real-time coaching advice as well as conversations with inspirational guests.The occasion for today’s convo revolves around her newest book “Happy Days:” The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace which should definitely be on your upcoming reading list. We talk about the different ways we can find healing by breaking down traumatic events in our life, why we disassociate ourselves from past trauma, and how addiction and the other embodiment of self protection and self preservation can become our source of strength.  We also chat about why the universe has your back during hard times and 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 02:47 Are we brave enough to face the cause of our trauma 05:10 The reason why we disassociate from a traumatic memory 08:37 Be transparent about your shortcomings 15:01 There’s so much your faith can give you 19:59 Ways to break down traumatic events 23:28 Embracing the recovering addict in you 25:40 Working around your temper   Episode Resources: Gabby Bernstein | Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Books Buy Gabby’s latest book here Dear Gabby Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. Nicole Beurkens, the only doctoral licensed clinical psychologist with advanced degrees in psychology, education and nutrition. Dr. Beurkens is the world's leading holistic child psychologist. She has dedicated her 22 plus year career to providing parents with simple, effective, and research-based strategies that get to the root of children's attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges, so they can reach their highest potential.  We talk about why yelling at your kids is counterproductive when they aren’t doing what they’re supposed to do, what parents need to focus on to strengthen connection with their children, why what we feed them greatly impacts their physical, mental, and emotional developments, and how to not get our children addicted to mobile devices. 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 00:53 The biggest questions around parenting 02:00 During tough moments, focus on what you can do for your child 06:04 Yelling at your kids is counterproductive 08:59 Kids need us to set and maintain consistent boundaries 14:02 Pause before you respond in difficult moments 17:43 The real job parents need to focus on 23:27 Contributing factors to children’s anxiety 26:10 Why daily physical movement and proper sleep is important 29:29 Simple physical activities are highly beneficial 32:09 How to take control of your child’s diet 35:49 Why kids are getting addicted to the screen 40:04 How to have a healthy relationship with devices 46:01 Regulating children’s screen time 52:31 You need to be open with your kids 58:33 Continuously engage with your children  Episode Resources: Dr. Nicole Beurkens | Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn The Better Behavior Show Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Shawn Johnson. Shawn is an olympic gold medalist, a DWTS champion and a New York Times best selling author. But, she is much more than that. She is also a Mom, a wife and an excellent role model. What inspires me most about her is her continued pursuit to become her best, her commitment to her family and her gift of vulnerability to help others. We chat about that as well as societal pressure, managing perfectionism, shifting the perspective on failure, believing in yourself when no one else will and why it’s OKAY to start over.  Shawn Johnson East is a former artistic gymnast and a 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medalist. She is also the 2007 all-around World Champion, and a five-time Pan American Games gold medalist, winning the team titles in 2007 and 2011, as well as titles in the all-around, uneven bars, and balance beam in 2007. In May 2009, she topped season eight of Dancing with the Stars, and in November 2012 she earned second place on the all-star edition. 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 01:05 Big goal for Shawn in 2022 03:33 Managing stress and pressure as a parent 06:26 Starting over is more exciting than getting stuck in the past 13:29 Know that you’re strong enough to get past the test 16:28 How society views failure 22:31 Changing your relationship with yourself 25:18 Sports entertainment is the opposite of sharing vulnerability 29:06 You become who you’re around with 32:42 Struggles with perfectionism addiction 35:30 Avoiding self sabotage  38:10 What is Mom Guilt? 42:27 Always keep your priorities in order Episode Resources: Shawn Johnson | Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Dr. Drew Ramsey to talk about nutritional psychiatry, from how our food choices affect our mood and how food should be included when talking about mental health to accepting anxiety as part of our response system and why alcohol is awful for anxiety and depression. Dr. Ramsey is a psychiatrist, author, and farmer. He is one of psychiatry’s leading proponents of using dietary change to help balance moods, sharpen brain function and improve mental health. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and in active clinical practice in New York City where his work focuses on the clinical treatment of depression and anxiety.  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 00:42 Myth: The important value in talking about food is around meat 07:45 Different therapeutic uses of food 11:29 What we eat dictates how we feel 15:18 There is no talk about food in mental health 20:30 Anxiety is big part of our intuition 27:41 Exposure to the things that make you anxious 31:16 What is catastrophization? 34:10 Food change takes more than 30 days  39:07 Alcohol is awful for anxiety and depression 46:52 Setting the clocks and getting the early morning light 55:53 Foods to avoid Episode Resources: Drew Ramsey | Website, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Books Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Mallory Ervin to talk about self validation, from being an overachiever and putting too much value on your appearance to a lifestyle change, how not to relapse and revert back to your part self, and what living fully truly means.  Mallory is a Kentucky grown, Nashville living dreamer that had a roundabout way of arriving to today. From her time in Miss America to being a three time contestant on the reality show Amazing Race, it all began by sharing her love of fashion & beauty and quickly transformed into a platform for impact. She hosts the Living Fully podcast where brings the stories and lessons she and her guests have learned to help you awaken to your best life and truly begin LIVING FULLY. 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. 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 01:21 The pitfalls in our lives happen gradually 05:18 When being an achiever becomes your identity 11:45 People looking up to you and expecting you to do something  18:54 Stripping the attachments to your appearance 24:04 What you can do to avoid relapsing 31:29 Kids are different and they need different things 38:53 Adversity is a driver and builder of the greatest people 46:32 Take the time to gain your footing again 52:06 Your fears will make you vulnerable Episode Resources: Mallory Ervin | Website, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Living Fully: Dare to Step into Your Most Vibrant Life Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Nedra Tawwab to talk about self-awareness and setting boundaries, how one can set personal boundaries without offending the other person, upholding them for your mental health, having difficult conversations with people you haven’t been in constant contact with, and why you need to seek help from the right person. Nedra Glover Tawwab is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 14 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others.   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 01:00 The lack of self-awareness when something isn’t right 04:59 We have to accept we can’t do everything  06:51 Many of us are trained to take care of others needs first 08:53 Everything is not about you 11:47 How to set boundaries without sounding offensive 14:01 It’s best not to overthink when having sincere conversations 18:39 Are you talking to the right person? 22:37 How to get help when you’re dealing with a family member’s addiction 29:18 Things you'd rather be doing than using social media   33:06 Why you need to exit a relationship properly 36:50 Preserving relationships while honoring your boundaries 39:43 We don’t have to make the same mistakes twice 42:29 Look at conflict as a learning experience 44:29 The truth about making compromises  Episode Resources: Nedra Tawwab | Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Books Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Johann Hari to talk about focus, from why we are rapidly losing focus and why many are having a hard time concentrating on one task to how technology is playing a major role in this dilemma, the correlation between sleep and diet, and why working too much affects our quality of work.   Johann Hari is a British writer who has authored two New York Times best-selling books. They have been translated into 38 languages, and been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky, from Elton John to Naomi Klein. His TED talks have been viewed more than 80 million times. The first is named ‘Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong’. The second is entitled ‘This Could Be Why You Are Depressed or Anxious’. His latest book, ‘Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention’, was released in January 2022.   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 01:38 Why is focus so important? 05:18 The switching between tasks damages our focus 15:00 Changing to a healthy diet is difficult but necessary 21:26 Correlation between sleep and poor nutrition 28:19 The technology we use is designed to hack and invade our attention 39:44 Pre-commitments to effectively lessen your screen time 41:42 Consider mastering the flow state 45:19 How do you actually focus on one task at a time? 50:27 Working too much is exhausting us and our quality of work 54:36 The truth about addiction Episode Resources: Johann Hari | Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices