The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Kelly LeVeque joins me today for round two on the pod! Things get a bit emotional as she shares about a traumatic experience that changed her life forever and what the healing process has looked like. We also talk about avoiding the comparison trap, top nutrition tips for individuals and families and more! Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and celebrity health coach, and - most importantly - a mom of two little boys based in Southern  California. Guided by a practical and always optimistic approach, Kelly helps clients improve their health, achieve their goals and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life.    What I discuss with Kelly: 0:00 Intro 1:51 Kelly moved out of LA?! 3:49 How she stayed focused saving for her first house (this applies to ANY long term goal) 6:39 What helps her manage stress… 8:09 Avoiding the comparison trap (and why people do it) 11:07 Her BEST advice for accomplishing ANYTHING 12:08 Kelly’s best tips for boundaries with social media  13:39 How she helps her clients feel empowered to make the proper food choices 18:15 What’s the number one question clients have asked Kelly recently? 22:03 Top tips for eating healthy on the run 26:05 Kelly’s smoothie recipe 29:04 A traumatic pregnancy that changed her life forever 39:12 Her healing journey 43:04 Conquering fear in order to have another baby 46:54 Kelly recaps her second pregnancy (and how it was different)  49:12 How nearly losing Sebastian changed her parenting style 52:10 You must DO THIS to get your kids to eat healthy 56:54 How Kelly stays energized and productive 1:00:01 Tips for navigating body image    Did you enjoy this episode? Check out past episodes for more information-packed conversations that can help improve your lifestyle, or leave us a review! Episode resources: Visit Kelly's website here Kelly is on Facebook and Instagram   Sponsors for Today’s show: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough.   Organifi: Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a healthy holiday and thankful for y'all and your support! There has been a lot of requests for more "solo episodes," so I thought today would be a great time to do one on GRATITUDE. This episode is short and sweet and jam packed with practical steps you can take to experience more gratitude AND be more optimistic when things get difficult.    What I cover today: 0:00 Intro 1:37 How gratitude can help you get through hard times 2:09 Easy steps to take Your gratitude list to the next level  5:31 How to REALLY show someone you’re grateful (with 3 SIMPLE examples) 10:00 How to Shift Your Perspective and be grateful for the moment & learn how to turn negatives into positives 14:34: Recap/Conclusion   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

Molly Bloom faced 90 years in prison and this is her story!  Today she comes on the pod to share her journey of what it was like running the world’s largest underground poker game and why that led to being arrested by 17 FBI agents and facing decades in prison. She reveals how she beat the odds, escaped the jail time and got sober.  Molly also talks about preparing for motherhood, what’s next for her and more! Molly Bloom is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game which was adapted into an award-winning film by Aaron Sorkin. Her book chronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world, where she made as much as $4 million per year. Her games featured hundreds of millions of dollars and included players like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck A-Rod and Tobey Maguire. She has appeared on media outlets such as Ellen, Vice, The Los Angeles Times, NPR and many others. What I Discuss with Molly: 00:00 Intro 02:04 How Molly started running one of the biggest poker games ever 06:10 Why the game became like a “drug” for her (and how) 12:24 When (and why) things took a turn for the worst 17:13 Molly’s assets are seized (-$9M in bank account) & 17 FBI agents arrest her 20:38 How she remained optimistic before her trial (she was facing 90 years in prison) 22:06 Did Molly end up going to prison? 25:16 Molly explains her addiction journey 28:44 What inspired her to get sober? 34:40 How Molly is preparing for motherhood 38:33 Life after Molly’s Game: What’s next for her?  41:50 How she cultivates power from within to transform her life  46:16 Simple tips for you to build something meaningful Did you enjoy this episode? Check out past episodes for more information-packed conversations that can help improve your lifestyle, or leave us a review!   Episode Resources:   •Molly Bloom | Instagram   More on Organifi:   Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your gut slowly killing you? Find out why! Dr. B's episode was the MOST downloaded in 2020 and he comes back today for round two!  In this episode, Dr. B digs deep into how integral our gut microbiome is. Our gut health, as backed by science, affects our mood, our health, our energy, and how we connect with the people around us. Also, exercise and proper food intake is not enough to sustain a healthy lifestyle, you need to put your bowels in the right rhythm too! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (@theguthealthmd), MD MSCI, (a.k.a. Dr. B) is a board certified gastroenterologist and gut health expert. Every day, he helps patients and members of his #plantfed community bounce back from restrictive and over-hyped diets, and into a whole new way of living and eating that produces the results they really want… permanently. What I Discuss with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: 00:00 Intro 01:31 Welcome back, Dr. B! 03:06 Is the hype on gut health justified? 06:32 Have you heard of The White Lotus show? 09:38 Time spent on social media takes away your self-time 13:38 What is Dysbiosis? 17:43 A supportive community helps us perform and persevere  23:56 We share our microbiome with people that we cohabitate with 27:19 What’s really happening on the inside? 28:59 Exercise without proper diet is just horrible 33:31 Signs that tell you have gut issues 37:14 Understand the root of the problem 39:11 The big three of food sensitivity 46:40 It’s not gluten sensitivity, it’s damaged gut microbiome 49:55 Dietary choices that reduce health risks 52:20 We need our bowels to be in a good rhythm 55:58 Dietary approach that is plant predominant    Did you enjoy this episode? Check out past episodes for more information-packed conversations that can help improve your lifestyle, or leave us a review!   Episode Resources: The Plant Fed Gut Dr. B is on Instagram and Facebook   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 Tiffany Jenkins. Tiffany is the hilarious genius behind “Juggling the Jenkins”. She has over 6 million social media followers and counting! Tiffany is a wife, mother, best-selling author, content creator and recovering addict. While she is best known for her funny viral Facebook and YouTube videos, Tiffany is incredibly passionate about bringing awareness to mental illness. She speaks shamelessly, openly, and honestly about her past and addiction, as well as her struggles with depression and anxiety and has been featured on national television shows like The Today Show and The Doctors.   Some things that Tiffany and I discuss: How she navigated early recovery after incarceration and how she currently manages her emotions and stress (& what's the hardest thing she is still grieving) How she DEVELOPED faith in God during the most chaotic time of her life and what was the turning point was for her transformation (it involves her Dad) What was the root cause of her addictive behavior and when did her addiction begin to spiral out of control (& how this involved her ex-boyfriend who was a police officer).  Advice for someone who has a loved one that is struggling with addiction and how to know the difference between “showing love” and “enabling” (As well as words of wisdom for someone listening that’s struggling with addiction) How creating content and starting "Juggling the Jenkins" helped Tiffany overcome postpartum depression and we talk about her most popular video and why it's so relatable. Tiffany reveals her top parenting tips and we also talk about different tools to get out of a rut And Much More….    Connect with Tiffany here Connect with Doug here   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

Mark Wolynn joins me on the show today. Mark is the director of the Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco and is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma. His book It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle was the winner of the 2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award in psychology and has been translated into 22 languages. His articles have appeared in Psychology Today, Mind Body Green, MariaShriver.com, and others.    Some things Mark and I discuss: How the cycle of generational trauma actually works (and an in depth look at how it’s different from other forms of trauma) Examples of how inherited trauma can impact your adult attachment style(s) and relationships  Signs and symptoms that you may have generational trauma and common triggers that you might experience Tools to heal and break the cycle of inherited trauma and how to know if present-day anxiety/stress is caused by current life events versus generational trauma Practical steps to improve the relationship with your parents (& how to deal with parents that are problematic/have passed away) AND 3 ways unhealed parent relationships will impact your adult relationships Why you should pay attention to how much time you are looking at the past  And much more... Connect with Mark here Connect with Doug here   Special thanks to this episodes sponsor: BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Madison Prewett. Madi is most notably known for being a finalist on Season 24 on ABC’s The Bachelor in 2020. But, what is most compelling about her is what she did before to prepare for that experience and how she has responded after. She now uses her social media platform of nearly 4 million to encourage and inspire others to stay true to themselves and become courageous regardless of the peer pressure or challenge that they are facing.  Madi takes this same message to the next level in her new book “Made For This Moment: Standing Firm With Strength, Grace and Courage.” This book provides a behind the scenes look at how she navigated personal hardships in her life along with powerful insight on how to develop unshakable confidence, break free from labels and become the most authentic version of yourself.    Some things we discuss: The moment when Madi knew that her faith was REAL (and not just something she did because of her parents) How she avoided easily accessible things like drugs, alcohol etc. in college after growing up in such a disciplined home  Why it’s so important to prepare for hard times & challenges (and how to do it & also how to handle unexpected moments of challenge) How to become fearless and be more accepting of what life throws at you  Lessons learned from being on “The Bachelor” (and how it helped her conquer biggest fears) The 3 keys that help Madi remain confident during moments of adversity (and how Madi turned her pain into purpose) What to do on the days you are feeling unmotivated… And much more…    Connect with Madi here Buy her book here Connect with Doug here   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

My guest today is my friend Simon Hill. Simon is a top nutritionist, working with folks like Chris Hemsworth, and hosts the Plant Proof podcast which is one of the top health & fitness podcasts in Australia. Simon is a true expert on all things nutrition—he has a Master's in nutrition science and has other nutrition degrees from places like Cornell. His new book, “The Proof Is In The Plants”, made its global debut earlier this week and is already a bestseller and sold out nearly everywhere. The good news is that you can still get his book on Audible and the link to buy it is in the show notes. The book provides a deep dive into all things nutrition, highlighting the benefits of a whole-food, mostly plant-based diet. While Simon practices a vegan diet himself, he is not dogmatic about no meat, and even believes that meat, dairy, and eggs can all be part of a very healthy diet. (He thinks the diet wars between the various groups are counterproductive.)   Some of the things I discuss with Simon: Why controversial foods like Soy and Dairy CAN be HEALTHY Why all SCIENCE isn’t created EQUAL (and what the hierarchy of science is) How eating processed foods leads to overconsumption of calories Foods that increase/decrease your lifespan What to look for when choosing health accounts to follow on social media How to be plant-based AND eat animal products Simple wins to move towards eating an optimal diet (and what the science says about this) Cutting edge research on dairy, fermented foods, dark leafy greens and berries. And much more...   Connect with Simon here Buy Simon's new book here Connect with Doug here   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

Terra Newell is a real life hero, survivor and lucky to be alive. Terra was attacked on August 20, 2016 in her apartment complex by John Meehan, her mother’s estranged husband. Terra fought him off and ended up fatally wounding him while doing so. Her story is at the center of the highly popular series and podcast, Dirty John. She joins me on the podcast today to talk in-depth about what REALLY went down with the Dirty John story.    Some things we discuss:   How John Meehan presented himself initially and conned Terra’s family. How did the situation begin to unravel and when did things start to take a turn for the worst Terra's prior self-defense training and how she knew the attack was coming. Terra narrates in detail what happened when she was attacked and what transpired afterward with her mother and law enforcement.  How Terra healed from such a traumatic event and what her current relationships are like. Why toxic relationships are so hard to leave and how to exit one safely. And much more!    Connect with Terra here Connect with Doug here   Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Organifi Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Dave Hollis. He Is the New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Own Way, host of the Rise Together podcast, health & fitness enthusiast and online coach works to inspire others to take control of their lives and create a future of fulfillment and purpose. Dave’s history includes CEO of a media start-up, former president of sales & distribution for the film studio at The Walt Disney Company, a talent manager across film, tv & music, and work in the publicity, research, and technology fields across the entertainment sector.    In today’s episode we will cover: Exact steps he took to heal and rediscover his identity after his divorce  Why you MUST become self-aware before you change (and how to do so) How he turned his anger towards God into hope Practical tools to overcome fear and make changes How he escaped the victim mindset in order to stop drinking  How he created something magical out of the worst year of his life When did he realize how disconnected he was?  and much more... Connect with Dave here Buy Dave's book here Connect with Doug here   Special thanks to this episodes sponsors: Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order   BiOptimizers/Magnesium Breakthrough: Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/doug and use the code DOUG10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices