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Madison Prewett On How to Find Courage & Become Fearless When Life Gets Hard (& Lessons Learned from The Bachelor) Nov 08, 2021

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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…

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Simon Hill On New Revolutionary Nutrition Research & Why Not All Science Is Created Equal Nov 04, 2021

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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...

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Buy Simon's new book here

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Dirty John’s Terra Newell On the REAL Dirty John story, Her Healing Journey & How To Take Precaution While Dating Nov 01, 2021

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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!

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Dave Hollis On How To TRANSFORM Your WORST Year Into Your BEST Year Oct 28, 2021

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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...

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Buy Dave's book here

Connect with Doug here

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Almost 30’s Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik On Finding Your “Why,” Spirituality & Becoming The Best Version of Yourself Oct 25, 2021

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Today I am joined by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik. They are the co-hosts of the highly popular podcast, Almost 30. Almost 30 is the go-to podcast for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and real, raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. The show has been downloaded over 30 million times and has been hailed as “The Best Wellness Podcast to Listen To Right Now” by Covetuer and nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeart Radio.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into:

The Importance of finding your “why” and how that will help you trust the process and overcome challenges (how this relates to purpose as well).
Different forms of spirituality and how they can be used as a catalyst for personal growth.
The reasons why we fall into “the comparison trap” (and how to avoid it) and how it differentiates between men and women.
Why “wellness” isn’t just what you see in the mirror and what else you should measure.
How moving thousands of miles apart actually improved their brand and brought Krista and Lindsey closer together (and how they did it).
The do’s and don’t’s of starting a podcast (and how this can be applied to anything).
And much more…

Connect with Almost 30: https://almost30.com/

Connect with Doug: www.dougbopst.com

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Simple Ways to Help Your Dog Live Longer w/ Dr. Karen Becker & Rodney Habib Oct 18, 2021

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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is the most followed veterinarian on social media. Her deliberate and common-sense approach to creating vibrant health for companion animals has been embraced by millions of pet lovers around the world. Dr. Becker also writes and lectures extensively and serves as a wellness consultant for a variety of health-oriented organizations. Rodney Habib is one of the most influential pet health thought leaders in the world. He’s a filmmaker, multiple award-winning content creator and founder of Planet Paws - the world’s largest pet health page on Facebook. His first TEDx talk on pet health stands as the highest viewed TED talk in history pertaining to dogs. Together they have penned a new book called “The Forever Dog” which is a masterclass start to finish on how to maximize the health, longevity, and quality of life of your dog. In this episode, we cover it all and you will be prepared after listening to take the steps needed to help your dog live longer.

Topics covered:

The 4 factors you must pay attention to in order for your dog to live longer

Simple adjustments you can make right now to improve the health of your dog

The most overlooked area of a dog’s health that will impact its lifespan

What toys are most dangerous and which ones are recommended?

Why your dog’s diet is so important and how to feed it for optimal health

How much daily exercise is actually enough?

and more...

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Connect with Dr. Karen Becker here

Connect with Rodney Habib here

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Tayler Harber on How Going to Prison For Armed Robbery Saved Her Life Oct 14, 2021

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TikTok star Tayler Harber on How Going to Prison For Armed Robbery Saved Her Life!!!

Just 4 years ago 19 year old Tayler Harber thought her life was over when she went to prison for armed robbery. But, today she has gained over a million followers on Tiktok where she uses her platform to turn her pain into purpose. Tayler was a 3 sport athlete and a model student in grade school. But, after a fight in high school became quite public, Tayler was banned from playing sports her senior year and it devastated her. She went on to barely graduate and her life started to fall apart. Tayler ended up getting caught up in the wrong crowd and began using hard drugs to numb the pain. Things went downhill fast and one year after graduating high school, Tayler would be arrested on armed robbery charges. This came after a botched attempt to rob a drug dealer with a few friends of hers at the time. She was taken to jail, charged and a $250,000 bond was set for her release. Despite a heartwarming plea to the judge for some mercy for being a first-time offender, she was sentenced to prison. Shortly after her incarceration, she entered a prison boot camp program that would end up saving her life. Today she is here to walk you through exactly how she went from that prison cell to using her 1M+ social media platform to share her story, break the stigma and inspire others.

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Scott Evans on What It Takes To Make Your Dreams a Reality Oct 11, 2021

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Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans joins me on the pod today. You may also recognize this highly passionate Emmy-nominated Entertainment journalist from hosting other shows like The World of Dance or OWN tonight on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The newest show he is MCing “America’s Big Deal” premieres on Thursday on the USA network. This show is the first-ever live, shoppable competition series that will help celebrate entrepreneurs from all backgrounds with a life-changing deal to help make their dreams come true. While you may think this convo will focus on celebrities given Evans's background, that is far from the truth. Scott’s “come up” story that he shares is quite inspiring and the wisdom he dishes out from his experience and failures is something that I think you will greatly appreciate and relate to. We also chat in-depth about practical steps you must take to achieve any goal or dream and his advice for those who feel they are so far behind. Scott will give you a behind-the-scenes look at his latest show and why he’s so excited about this new passion project. We also get into how Oprah helped change his life financially and the biggest thing we misunderstand about celebrities and more!

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How Discomfort Helps You Improve Your Mental Health, Build Confidence & Live Happier w/ Michael Easter Oct 07, 2021

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Michael Easter is a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom for improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. He travels the globe to embed himself with brilliant thinkers and people living at the extremes.

He is the author of best selling book, "The Comfort Crisis" which has been adopted by Major League Baseball teams, top-ranked NCAA D1 football programs, top-tier universities and law programs, major corporations, tier-one military units, and more. Michael’s work has appeared in over 60 countries. It’s been endorsed by directors of the CIA and Navy SEALs, gold medal-winning Olympians, leading physicians, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Buddhist and environmental leaders, and more.

While Michael has taken a variety of intense life-changing trips including a 30-day adventure to the arctic of Alaska, he states that out of all the extreme endeavors he has done, getting sober was the hardest.

Michael is a contributing editor at Men’s Health, a columnist at Outside Magazine, and is a journalism professor at UNLV.

In this episode, Michael shares his sobriety journey including what led him down the path of addiction, why he got sober, and how he learned to deal with the discomforts of early recovery. We chat about why people today are scared to get uncomfortable as well as certain stressors that are actually beneficial for us that we have done away with. Michael reveals daily things that ANYONE can do to push themselves out of their comfort zone and why you don’t need a sauna or a cold tub to practice discomfort. Our convo gets into the dangers of certain current parenting styles and how they can be detrimental to the health of their children. We also get into his experience surviving 30 days in the arctic and what inspired him to keep going when things got hard and more.

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