Today’s guest is Light Watkins. Light is an author, thought leader, speaker and podcast host. But he is perhaps most recognized for being one of the world’s leading meditation experts.    I initially heard of his work from one of my best friends, Billy Delorbe. Billy knew that I struggled to stay consistent with meditation and recommended Light’s book “Bliss More.” I instantly felt connected to him.  The book is undoubtedly a game-changer for those looking to start or enhance their meditation practice.    Throughout the years, Light has continued to challenge himself with endeavors such as embracing minimalism as well as nomadic living. He launched a podcast called “At The End Of The Tunnel” and penned yet another book “Knowing Where to Look,” which was released a little over a month ago.    Today’s chat essentially covers it all. Light and I discuss what inspired his meditation journey as well as his advice for those looking to start. We get into how to connect to and trust your intuition.  Light shares the ins and outs of nomadic living and simple tips for someone who is looking to try it out. We also talk about how to adopt a simple and effective gratitude routine and the importance of embracing discomfort. Light talks about what he does to manage fear and what he’s been doing lately to challenge himself.    Connect with Light:   Website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/LightWatkins   Connect with Doug:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/   Website: https://www.dougbopst.com   More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss:   www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Josh Clemente. Josh is the co-founder of Levels, which is the first consumer program that lets an individual know how food and lifestyle choices are directly affecting blood sugar and metabolic health, in real-time. They pair glucose monitoring with intelligent software to support healthy blood sugar levels. Some early users have included professional athletes, biohackers, the weight loss community and other health enthusiasts.   This chat serves as a great follow-up to the convo I had with Cyrus Khambatta on the pod not too long ago where we dove deep into the topics of insulin resistance and diabetes. I definitely invite you to check that episode out if you missed it.   The dialogue today with Josh certainly will touch on these subjects, but we spend quite a bit of time chatting about the incredible technology he has helped to create and the data that has come from it.    Josh is also a mechanical engineer and CrossFit-L2 trainer. At SpaceX, he led a team to develop life support systems that in May of 2020 began sustaining astronauts on trips to and from the International Space Station aboard Crew Dragon: the first human-rated commercial spacecraft in history.   In our conversation, Josh walks you through his “adversity advantage” story and share why he decided to leave working for SpaceX after experiencing a health scare of his own that led him down a path of self-discovery that changed his life and inspired him to co-found Levels. Josh shares the benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor and how it can help shift the way we treat metabolic health issues. We talk about how certain foods affect insulin and how some widely promoted health foods can actually negatively impact blood sugar levels. Josh talks about how exercise impacts your metabolic health and flexibility and how certain types of exercise impact blood glucose levels. Our discussion also dovetails into sleep and stress and how they all play into this equation and what you can do to use them to your advantage. Levels is currently in “beta” and not available to the public.   But, Josh has created a special page for y’all if you want to bypass the 115k + waitlist and purchase one now.  The link to purchase is below...   Click the link here to purchase Levels:   levels.link/r/ADVERSITYADVANTAGE    Connect with Levels:   Website: https://www.levelshealth.com/   Blog: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levels/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/levels   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LevelsHealth/   Connect with Josh:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.f.clemente   Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuasforrest   Connect with Doug:   Website: www.dougbopst.com/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst   Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst   Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw   Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188   More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks:   www.paleovalley.com   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order             Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Create Connection and Rebuild relationships in an Age of Loneliness and Isolation!!!!   One of the hardest things about these last 15 months or so has been the inability for many to see loved ones, friends and co-workers in person. Things like loss of connection and feelings of loneliness and isolation have caused so much havoc on the health of so many people and social media and technology have quickly risen to take the place of these interpersonal connections which isn’t the greatest alternative.   While the pandemic could be the easy thing to blame for these issues, I am afraid they started long before. It has been reported that the average American hasn’t made a new friend in 5 years which is disheartening. I think by now we all know the benefits of deep personal connections and relationships. Studies show that they help us live longer, feel better and improve our health. With that said, I couldn’t think of a better time to talk about this topic.    Meet today’s guest and connection guru Adam Smiley Poswolsky. Smiley is a millennial workplace expert, motivational speaker, and author. He helps companies attract, retain, and empower millennial talent, and has inspired thousands of professionals to be more engaged at work. He has a Ted talk that has been viewed more than 1.5 million times, and has spoken in 20 countries about millennials, multigenerational engagement, and fostering connection and belonging in the workplace. His latest book FRIENDSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS: AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO CONNECTION essentially gives the readers simple and effective habits for starting new relationships and strengthening existing ones which will be the focus of our discussion in this episode.   And today’s conversation is going to educate you on what’s at the root cause of these feelings of loneliness and isolation while ultimately giving you the blueprint and the tools needed to create connections and rebuild relationships so that you can live a happier, healthier, and longer life.    Connect with Smiley Poswolsky;   Website: https://smileyposwolsky.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsupsmiley/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatsupsmiley   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Smiley-Poswolsky/e/B00JAZQT2O%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   Connect with Doug:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/   Website: https://www.dougbopst.com   More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss:   www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD. Dr. Rabin is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and health tech entrepreneur who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is also the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain.   Dr. Dave has always been fascinated by consciousness and our inherent ability to heal ourselves from injury and illness. With that said, he has specifically focused his research on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders.   Dr. Rabin is the co-founder and executive director of the Board of Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical guidelines for the production and safe use of currently unregulated alternative medicines, including plant medicines. The Board of Medicine trains and certifies healthcare providers, and provides quality control standards for complementary and alternative medicines to support high-quality clinical research, best practices, and risk-reduction.   In Today’s conversation, we talk all things stress including the different types and which is one actually good for you. Dr. Rabin shares exactly what happens on a biological and physiological level when we are experiencing stress and the different tools you can use to better manage it. We also get into the recurring theme of anxiety and a few specific coping skills that will instantly reduce it. Dr. Rabin explains what he believes is the root cause of addiction and what he feels is the biggest flaw in addiction treatment. Dr. Rabin also discusses the benefits of plant medicine and other alternative treatments, how to do it, and most importantly how to know it's appropriate for you.   Connect with Dr. Dave:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin   Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveRabin   Personal Website: https://www.drdave.io/   Apollo Neuro Website: https://apolloneuro.com/   Connect with Doug:   Website: www.dougbopst.com/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst   Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst   Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw   Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188   Support today's sponsors:   More on Legion Athletics:   buylegion.com/doug and use code "Doug" at checkout for 20% off   Athletic Greens:    www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation is going to hit home with so many because we are talking about kids. We are going to discuss mental health issues among children and adolescents.  According to a recent CDC report, ER visits for suspected suicide attempts were up 50% among teenage girls in the winter months of 2021 as compared to the same time frame in 2019. The CDC also reported that suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death in 2019 for people between the ages 10-34.  It’s absolutely frightening. Rates of depression, anxiety, addiction, and prescription medications have also soared. What’s the answer? What needs to change? What can be done?   While we all wish we could just wave a magic wand and cure this horrific epidemic, it’s clearly not that simple. With that said, a great first step is raising awareness which is what my two guests today are doing.   Meet Kate Cohen and Alexander Vesely-Frankl. Kate is a producer and co-founder of Straight Up Films which she started with Marisa Polvino in 2008. Kate has worked with many A-List celebrities including Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, and Morgan Freeman. Their latest endeavor, Straight Up Impact which Kate and Marisa started along with Pam Roy is on a mission to create commercial films that inspire audiences to enact social change. This includes “Man’s Search for Meaning,” a film adaptation of the highly popular memoir by Viktor Frankl. Tony Robbins and screenwriter Angela Workman are involved in the making of the film as is Alexander Vesely-Frankl a licensed psychotherapist and the grandson of the late Viktor Frankl. Alexander has also collaborated with Straight Up Impact to help create a compelling short film series entitled “Meaning in Madness” addressing the root causes of the current mental health crisis among our youth.   We will be discussing two of these films today, one of which is called “Mackenzie” chronicling the real-life experiences of a 17-year-old high school student as she struggles to perform well in a demanding school while privately coping with depression.  We also chat about their other film “Luna,” follows a 15-year-old girl who shares her experience growing up on prescribed psychiatric medication since she was 8 years old.   Today we cover it all. We talk about what brought Alexander and Kate together to do this and discuss the premise and mission of their current projects. We have an in-depth discussion about what is causing the massive spike of the mental health issues of kids and the role that the school system, expectations, environment and performance-based metrics are playing. We get into what the school system could do differently, why it needs an overhaul, and how parents can know if their child is struggling. They share how Viktor Frankl’s pioneering therapeutic approach could help and why having “meaning” and “purpose” is crucial for thriving at any point in life. Our convo also gets into prescription medication and how it’s affecting the health of the youth.   Topics discussed:   What brought Kate and Alexander together to do these projects?    What's the main mission behind their films?    What are the issues that are causing the spike of kids struggling with their mental health?   How can people give the message to kids in a way that they can relate to and understand, so that it's on their level, and they're inspired to change their perspective and take some action for the positive?   If given a chance, what’s something that Kate and Alexander would add to the school system   How meaningful is stress?   What would Kate or Alex tell people about their film, the premise of it, what it's about, and what they can expect to get from it   What advice can Kate give to parents so they could see the signs if a kid is struggling   The importance of acceptance   What could the school system do differently?   The impact of technology and social media on kids     Connect with Kate and Alex (Straight Up Impact)   Website: https://straight-up-impact.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/straightupimpact/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/straightupimpact   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFBD06p9tPa6I-7HTmj2Lg   Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katecohendavis/   Alexander's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_d_vesely/   Connect with Doug:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/   Website: https://www.dougbopst.com   More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss:   www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farrah Brittany joins me on the show today. Farrah is one of the top realtors in Los Angeles and as well one of the founding members of The Agency,  a luxury real estate firm. Farrah is also the daughter of reality TV star Kyle Richards so you may recognize her from her appearances on the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”   Since the start of her career, Farrah has impressively helped close more than $386 million in overall sales. Her early success earned her the 2014 Outstanding Rookie Award from LuxuryRealEstate.com as well as Rookie Salesperson of the Year by The National Sales and Marketing Council in 2016. Farrah has also been named #66 on the L.A. Business Journal’s 500 Most Influential people of 2018.    In today’s conversation, we dive into parts of Farrah’s journey that you may not be as familiar with. We talk about what inspired her to make the move from psychology into real estate. Farrah gets vulnerable as we cover intimate subjects such as body image, family dynamics, nepotism, and carving out her own identity. We talk about confidence and the steps she takes to build it as well as her routines to support it.  Our discussion also touches on the truths and trends of the real estate market and why it’s so hot right now.   Connect with Farrah:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahbritt/?hl=en   Website: https://www.theagencyre.com/agent/farrah-brittany   Connect with Doug:   Website: www.dougbopst.com/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst   Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst   Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw   Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188   More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks:   www.paleovalley.com   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Storey is the host of the highly popular The Life Stylist Podcast. He is also a writer and meditation/metaphysics teacher whose passion revolves around the topics of health, addiction, recovery and spirituality.    Today Luke is a thought leader in the health and wellness space. But this wasn’t always the case. His history involves not only healing and recovery but  also tremendous pain,  trauma and addiction. His crippling addictions to multiple drugs including heroin and crack led him to living in a transient apartment building in Los Angeles self medicating with alcohol to handle the opiate withdrawal. It was also here that he decided to ask for help and change his life. Even though this moment was over 24 years ago and his life is dramatically different today, he still remembers those dark times vividly.    Luke began using drugs when he was 8 or 9 years old as a way to escape from an unstable and abusive childhood. With hopes of being a famous rockstar, Luke found himself in Hollywood in the drug fueled music scene. His addictions and the progression of his self hatred eventually caught up with him leading him to the rock bottom moment I described earlier.    One phone call led to Luke going to treatment and turning his life around. His redemption story has been driven by health, wellness, spirituality and courage. This along with Luke’s desire for self discovery and hunger for learning has led him to where he is today. Our conversation today unpacks Luke’s healing journey. We talk about why he used, how he made it out and the things he has struggled with in his recovery. He opens up about his experience with plant medicine and why it has been so helpful for him despite its controversial status in the recovery community.   Connect with Luke:    Website: https://www.lukestorey.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukestorey/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrlukestorey   Podcast: https://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast     Connect with Doug:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/   Website: https://www.dougbopst.com   More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss:   www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation is going to challenge you. It’s going to push you and hopefully open your eyes to different perspectives on subjects like divorce, healing, boundaries, parenting and relationships. My guest is not only a New York Times best selling author, she is also a clinical psychologist whose work focusing on parenting, family dynamics and mindful living is flat-out revolutionary. I am so excited to interview Dr. Shefali. You may be familiar with her paradigm-shifting books including “The Conscious Parent”. Her newest book “A Radical Awakening” will be the focus of our chat today. Dr. Shefali’s unique ability to blend clinical psychology with eastern mindfulness is quite inspiring and changing lives.   Our conversation today touches on becoming aware of toxic patterns and taking the steps to heal from them. Dr. Shefali and I discuss the tricky subject of divorce. This includes her sharing her own recent experience with it and how she embraced her divorce and it led to massive personal growth. Dr. Shefali shares her thoughts on marriage and what she believes makes it work. We talk about the trendy topic of “boundaries” and how to set and uphold healthy ones specifically with family. We also cover conscious parenting, what Dr. Shefali does to be her best self and how to know if you are actually “healing.” and so much more!   Topics discussed:   We why live a "pattern" and not a "life"   How to recognize and heal toxic patterns   The tricky topic of divorce Dr. Shefali's recent experience with it   How she embraced her divorce and it led to massive personal growth   What makes a marriage work?   How to set/uphold healthy boundaries (especially with family)   How to tell if you are healing?   Conscious parenting    What Dr. Shefali does to be her best self   Connect with Dr. Shefali   Website: https://www.drshefali.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShefaliTsabary   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShefali     Buy Dr. Shefali's latest book "A Radical Awakening:"   https://www.aradicalawakening.com/   Connect with Doug:   Website: www.dougbopst.com/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst   Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst   Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw   Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188   More on PaleoValley Beef Sticks:   www.paleovalley.com   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order                   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Practicing Yoga to Improve Self Awareness, Increase Confidence, Reduce Stress, Relieve Tension and Optimize Your Health (Without Attending a Single Class)!!!   Today’s conversation is going to be relaxing, soothing and empowering because we are talking about yoga with global wellness expert and founder of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles. Tara brings a revolutionary approach to being, moving and healing to inspire millions around the world with her relatable perspective with regards to yoga, meditation and movement.    Now before you press pause or exit because you aren’t interested in yoga, I invite you to continue to listen to the “Yoga Rebel.”   The New York Times recognizes Tara as such because of her unconventional approach to this sometimes intimidating subject. She isn’t into the dogma of yoga or forcing you to do a bunch of poses or making you chant. Again, if that’s your jam, no judgment from either one of us. I would say that for most people their resistance to yoga is because of the time commitment, inflexibility, feeling insecure, not feeling aligned with the spirituality aspect, etc.   After hearing today’s episode, I can promise you that these challenges will be diminished as Tara’s approach is efficient, relatable, empowering and practical for anyone looking to reap the incredible benefits of yoga. Yoga can reduce stress, relieve tension, improve your confidence, help you sleep better, gain flexibility and so much more.    The focus of our discussion today centers around what the average person can do if they want to get started with yoga and incorporate it into their daily routine or regular workout program. We break down the many walls or barriers that I mentioned previously and why spending just a few minutes a day practicing yoga or even taking one breath can be beneficial. Tara shares why “the better you move” within the poses matters more than how far you stretch. We discuss what you can do to reduce tension and stiffness and Tara shares what she does to help manage her stress. We go "all in" on the topic of hot yoga including the dangers and why Tara thinks most people should stay away from it.   Topics discussed:    Tara's backstory and how she got into Yoga   Why "dogma" in yoga turns people away    How to get started with yoga easily and efficiently   Can yoga help heal trauma?   How to relieve daily stiffness and tension   Is it better to stretch more or move better?   All things hot yoga   The dangers of hot yoga   Why Tara thinks people should stay away from hot yoga   What Tara does to manage her stress   How to find a yoga class that's right for you (if you want to attend one)   Incorporating yoga into a daily routine or regular workout program   Connect with Tara:   Website: https://www.tarastiles.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarastiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraStilesOfficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraStilesStralaYoga   Strala Yoga: https://stralayoga.com/   Connect with Doug:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/   Website: https://www.dougbopst.com   More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss:   www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Steven Kotler. Steven is a New York Times Best Selling Author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. 10 of his 13 books have become best sellers and his work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes.   Today’s conversation is going to dive into his latest book “The Art of Impossible” where Kotler unveils the secret recipe to help you achieve your goals, overcome obstacles and become your best self. As you will learn from today’s episode achieving the impossible isn’t just about climbing Mount Everest or winning a Super Bowl. Those are more or less what he considers "big I’s” and can’t be accomplished without achieving many "little i’s” along the way. Little i’s in my own words can best be described as “smaller goals” or challenges such as transforming your health, building a relationship, passing a big test, or starting a podcast but Steven will explain this in more detail.   Our conversation goes into the popular and enticing topic of “flow.” We talk about what flow is and what flow isn’t. Steven shares why getting into flow is one of the most important things you can possibly do to learn faster, improve performance and live to your fullest potential. He talks about a recent obstacle that he has overcome in recent times and how it has impacted his life for the positive. We also discuss the science of motivation and what actually gets you motivated and much more!   Topic discussed:    Little "i" vs big "I" when it come to achieving the impossible   A recent obstacle that Steven recently overcame   A masterclass on flow    What flow is and what flow isn't    What are the benefits of flow?   The science of motivation   What is the recipe for getting motivated?    Steven's thoughts on the mental health epidemic that we are facing (what he feels the cause/solution is)   Connect with Steven:    Website : https://www.stevenkotler.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/?hl=en   Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler?lang=en   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/   Books : https://www.stevenkotler.com/books   Steven's gift to you:   www.passionrecipe.com   Connect with Doug:   Website: www.dougbopst.com/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst   Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst   Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xly1FdiIE2s8c5wUr2dgw     Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188   Support today's sponsor:   Athletic Greens:    www.athleticgreens.com/doug to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices