Ep. 355 Embracing Growth: The Impact of Gratitude and Connection with Doug Bopst

I am thrilled to have the award-winning personal trainer, Doug Bopst, joining me today.  Doug is also an author and host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast. He is a former convicted felon and drug addict who spent time in jail and is now on a mission to inspire others to conquer adversity and realize their fullest potential. Today, Doug and I engage in a thought-provoking conversation on gratitude, how exercise enables individuals to confront their fears and connect with themselves, the distinction between healthy and unhealthy habits, and the restrictions associated with seeking validation externally. We also discuss the transformative power of resilience, faith, and learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.  Doug’s remarkable journey from adversity to triumph serves as a beacon of inspiration for countless individuals seeking transformation, and I am confident that our conversation will resonate deeply with listeners. Stay tuned for Doug’s profound insights on personal development. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How gratitude reshaped Doug’s life How people use drugs as a coping mechanism to numb emotional pain Doug explains how he realized he had power and was able to control his life despite feeling powerless  How exercise can catalyze self-discovery and growth Why anxiety and stress are normal responses for those raised in troubled environments Why do some individuals constantly seek external validation instead of seeking self-worth internally? How self-awareness can help to conquer the need for external validation The benefits of coaching and therapy for overcoming unhealthy relationships with food Why many women avoid pushing themselves to the limit during workouts How faith helped Doug to transform his pain and become a better person Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Doug Bopst On his website Instagram The Adversity Advantage Podcast 

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Welcome to the Everyday Wellness podcast with Cynthia Thurlow! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45, 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and the host of Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. Her goal with Everyday Wellness is to help her listeners make simple changes to their everyday lives that will result in improved overall wellness and long term health.