The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today, we welcome Kenzie Elizabeth. Kenzie is a lifestyle and wellness content creator, podcaster, YouTuber, and entrepreneur. She hosts the podcast I Love You So Much which I was so grateful to be a guest on and I love the conversation so much that I definitely want to bring her on here to get into her story and have her share her insights. We talk about growing up as an influencer, the challenges of being a content creator while valuing alone time with yourself, staying focused on what you want to do, building and maintaining confidence to share your daily life to others, 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 01:09 The biggest advice when you’re in your 20’s 03:18 Embracing uncertainties 05:56 Keeping focused on yourself and what you want 08:47 Valuing alone time 11:04 Embracing change and knowing your worth 16:27 Growing up in a tumultuous environment 19:07 Being more anxious when in a relationship 22:15 How to maintain your level of confidence 25:03 Creating boundaries while sharing on social media 27:49 Dealing with personal connections off of social media 30:06 Creating content as a coping mechanism 33:20 Creating Breadwinning Housewife brand  35:31 Common misconceptions about influencers 38:24 Surviving therapy sessions 41:19 Things that can improve your mental health 44:00 What’s next for you?  Episode Resources: Kenzie Elizabeth | Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok I Love You So Much Podcast Breadwinning Housewife Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guests are Layne Norton and Simon Hill. Layne Norton (aka Biolayne) is an entrepreneur, physique coach, bodybuilder, and powerlifter from Tampa, Florida.  Alongside his success as a competitor, Layne is also an esteemed scientist and doctor; having a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science.  Simon Hill is a nutritionist and physiotherapist with a bachelor degree in science and a master degree in nutrition science on a mission to help people make informed lifestyle choices. With a love for science and the qualifications to translate it properly, he makes health and nutritional information simple and accessible. His podcast, The Proof with Simon Hill, extends beyond nutrition to other crucial lifestyle factors that impact our well-being. We cover the biggest diet myths that are making people unhealthy, the science behind how some diet plans work and why some don’t, the impact of choosing a diet pattern that one can practice for years, how fad diets offer immediate outcomes but don’t necessarily result in better health, 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 01:25 Let’s get to know Simon and Layne 07:06 The biggest diet myth that’s making people unhealthy 15:40 Dietary patterns that aren’t too restrictive 24:45 Go for quality or calories first?   34:51 Why are many people finding success in the keto diet? 46:45 Risk factors when it comes to developing disease 01:05:53 Which is better, animal protein or plant protein? 01:13:36 Balanced essential amino acids  Episode Resources: Simon Hill | Instagram, Twitter, Website The Proof Podcast Layne Norton | Website, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome the other half of the East family, former NFL athlete, Andrew East. I know many of you enjoyed the episode with his wife, Shawn Johnson and I think you will love this episode too. Andrew gained visibility through the YouTube channel that he and Shawn created together which now has over 215 million views. His Top 90 podcast that focuses on those like him have had interesting career pivots. The experience he has gained through his time in the digital space has led to coaching and consulting on behalf of Google for Fortune 500 Companies for how to create engaging content. We talk about why it’s okay not to excel in something you want to do, how important it is to adapt to changes and career shifts, finding new passion and thriving in it, the importance of being a support pillar to your partner in difficult moments, 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 00:42 Meeting Shawn for the first time 03:15 Achieving my goals with a different timeline 07:48 Having the right perspective 11:13 Realizing that it wasn’t just about you 14:57 Non-negotiable traits of being a supportive partner 19:17 Understanding that you have a purpose 23:32 Staying connected to the inner circle of your life 30:39 Was there any level of comparison? 35:02 The things we can and can’t control 38:58 An indicator that you’re closer to your purpose 42:42 Managing the family business 46:34 Figuring out what to prioritize 50:08 It’s hard to shift to a new focus right away 54:33 Write down your core values Episode Resources: Andrew East | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Website The East Family  Couple Things Podcast Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr. Becca Levy. Dr. Levy, the leading authority on how beliefs about aging influence aging health, is Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health and Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her path finding studies have changed the way we think about aging and have received awards from the American Psychological Association, the Gerontological Society of America, and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. She serves as a scientific advisor to the World Health Organization’s Campaign to Combat Ageism.  We talk about the most common perception on aging and the limitations that come with it, the misconception around age related depression, the importance of continuous mind stimulation, the benefits of developing an age belief portfolio, 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 00:32 Is age really just a number? 02:20 The misconception around ‘senior moment’ 04:14 How do we enjoy “getting old”? 11:09 Age beliefs and longevity 16:50 Getting comfortable about death 17:42 The big misconception about depression  20:30 Do older people have better mental health? 25:28 Digital divide is strong in older people 29:26 Is staying in the same routine positive or negative? 31:37 The importance of continuous mind stimulation  35:10 On discounts and different pricing structures for seniors 38:48 Develop an age belief portfolio 40:50 Find a community that is free of ageism 43:18 Psychological vs biological age  Episode Resources: Becca Levy | Website Breaking the Age Code Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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