Podcasts about fitness heroes

Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and podcast host. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness. He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness. The three books he has written are a reflection of his personal story: “From Felony to Fitness to Free,” “Faith Family Fitness” and his newest book, “The Heart of Recovery,” where he interviewed roughly 50 of the most inspiring individuals who have beat addiction from of all walks of life with hopes of helping others get into recovery. Doug is also the host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast where he interviews people from all walks of life on how they have turned their trials into triumphs and the exact tips, methods and tactics they used. He has been featured on national media outlets/podcasts such as the Today Show, Men's Health, Forbes, Goalcast, Cheddar, mindbodygreen, The Rich Roll podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey, Mind Pump, The Be Well By Kelly Podcast, Rise Together Podcast with Dave Hollis, The Darin Olien Show and many others… The Baltimore Sun voted him as one of Baltimore's “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. “From Felony to Fitness to Free” a short documentary about his story premiered at The Reel Recovery Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York City in 2018. He has spoken to and worked with many companies, organizations and schools including McCormick and the Clemson football team.   Schedule your free strategy call for the Next Level Experience https://e7i1zgf52lc.typeform.com/to/sAXwlqol   Next Level Waitlist – http://mynextlevelexperience.com/wait-list/   Get a Free Consultation – https://keynutrition.com/free-evaluation/   Podcast Q&A Submissions –> https://bit.ly/3c74i7A   Cured Nutrition Discount code: Brad Order from Cured Nutrition -> https://bit.ly/3z0mkBv   Discount code: keynutrition for 20% off your first Legion order. Order Legion Supplements -> https://bit.ly/3mHRqYV   Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Guest Doug Bopst – @dougbopst Key Nutrition – @keynutrition

From Addiction and Felony to Transforming Life  Through Health and Fitness with Doug Bopst Everyone has a burden to carry. Everyone has pain or trauma. But not everyone handles it the same way — sometimes, the weight is too great for someone, and they look for anything to numb their pain. Chasing numbness leads them down a rabbit hole of slow self-destruction and disregarding the important things in life. But there's a light that you can reach, no matter how deep the pit you're in. The path to transforming life may take some time, but it's never too late. In today's episode, fitness trainer Doug Bopst joins us to share his journey in transforming his life from addiction and a felony conviction. He discusses the negative mentalities stacked up in his mind that made him turn to drugs at a young age. Doug also talks about how addiction affected his life and relationships and the catalyst that sparked his recovery journey. He imparts the lessons he has learned from his life story and how he uses it to help others. If you want to learn what it takes for you to go through the process of transforming your life, this episode is for you!     Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover the importance of establishing an identity for yourself through how you see yourself and show up. Find out the role of having a mentor and people who guide, motivate, and hold you accountable throughout your recovery. Learn the most critical aspects of the addiction recovery journey and transforming life. Resources The Wire (TV Series) The Adversity Advantage Podcast with Doug Bopst Check out these books by Doug Bopst! Faith Family Fitness The Heart of Recovery From Felony to Fitness to Free Connect with Doug: website | Instagram Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies on theRadically Loved website! FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights Doug's Last Name Doug had no confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth growing up. People have been mispronouncing his last name throughout his life, but he couldn't stand up for himself. It wasn't until he gained self-confidence that he dared to correct people. Your name is your identity. You'll be sacrificing your identity in other ways if you can't stay true to that part. Doug's Background Doug was born and raised in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland. He has been a trainer for over ten years. Doug also hosts the Adversity Advantage Podcast, wrote multiple books, and spoke at various events. Growing up, Doug used adversity at his complete disadvantage. He ended up incarcerated on felony drug charges. Turning to drugs and ending up incarcerated was him mismanaging pain, stress, and his identity. Stacking Negative Mentalities Inside Your Head Doug's "What's wrong with me?" mentality is rooted in two things: his parents' divorce and loving sports yet being unathletic. The first thing he used to numb the pain was food. Doug also blamed his genetics for his athletic ability. This mentality stacks limiting beliefs and creates a massive balloon of anxiety, fear, and worry. Doug turned to drugs at 14 and found that he could pop this balloon and numb his pain. Addiction keeps you chasing that same numbing feeling. Because he couldn't afford to buy pot every day, Doug started selling it himself. How Addiction Affected Doug's Relationships If you don't establish an identity for yourself, you will use other people to create it for you. Doing what he needed to do to fit in with a certain crowd created tension at home. Doug's mother kicked him out of the house at 16 and sent him to live with his dad full time. He transferred to another school and ended up meeting different people doing more drugs. Doug barely graduated high school. Despite being a decent student and having dreams, he was only worried about fitting in. The Catalyst Moment He started to sell more drugs for money after graduating high school and met more people doing it. Doug eventually started doing cocaine every day, which affected his anxiety. But ending up in the ER because of his panic attacks didn't change anything for him. He went from taking five milligrams to hundreds of milligrams of Percocet every day to maintain his lifestyle. On May 5, 2008, Doug got arrested for felony drug charges. A cop pulled him over before a drug deal for a busted headlight and searched the car. Doug's Conviction The judge convicted Doug of felony drug charges. He initially got a 5-year sentence in jail but was put under a 90-day suspension. He then received a 5-year probation, 200 hours of community service, and fines. The judge offered to take the felony conviction off his record if he completes the probation without any problem. Doug cried when he walked into the gates of the detention center at 21. He also cried when he left because he didn't want to leave. Transforming Life and Beginning Recovery Doug had to go through detox while in jail. A detox from drugs is like having the worst case of the flu for three weeks straight. Doug's transformation started when his cellmate asked him how he landed in jail. When he told his cellmate his story, his cellmate told him to quit being a victim. It's not what Doug wanted to hear, but it was what he needed to hear. His cellmate told him to own his choices. These words empowered Doug. Starting to Workout After asking his cellmate why he couldn't do push-ups, he replied it's because he was fat. Not wanting to remain fat drove and motivated Doug. During this time, Doug was fat physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. That is, he was carrying a lot of weight with him. His cellmate trained, motivated, and held Doug accountable. As a result, he successfully reached his fitness goal after his sentence. A light bulb went off in his head; he was finally going to change his life. The only repayment his cellmate asked of him was not to mess up and pay it forward. Changing and Paying it Forward Doug stuck to his word. He got to a place where he wanted to help people use fitness to change their lives. He became a personal trainer, wrote several books, and has shared his story on various platforms since then. While changing, he had to earn back the trust of his family. Doug's Recovery Journey He didn't have a clear-cut recovery program. Fitness became his catalyst for getting out of jail. Through that, he decided to change his friends, eat better, go back to school, become a trainer, and pay it forward. His grandparents took him in when he got out of jail. They gave him the sense of love and accountability he needed. When you're in the process of transforming life, you need to take responsibility for yourself. Accepting His Relationship with His Family Part of recovery and life is accepting that some family dynamics will not be perfect. The key is to continue working on yourself. Doug is unsure if there was anything his parents could have done differently to help him with his addiction. But he wished his mother asked him “Why?” instead of “What?” On Addiction and Battling It When we look at the “what,” we come down on the person instead of the underlying trauma. Addiction is an internal battle displayed externally. There's no blueprint in handling this situation. Transforming Life through Faith Doug was at a point in his life wherein he achieved what he previously wanted. Still, there were moments when he felt unhappy. One of Doug's clients, who is a pastor, invited him to church. Though resistant at first, Doug finally tried it out. After praying, he felt the monkey on his back come off — the same monkey that would come off when he was doing drugs. Doug's Final Advice You may be in a place of darkness now, but things will get better. You just need to keep moving forward. If you make choices aligned with your highest self and take one small step every day, you'll get to the light. How Doug Feels Radically Loved Doug experiences radical love when he's making choices aligned to his truest self and who he wants to be in the future. Self-love means that you hold yourself accountable even when life is tough. 5 Powerful Quotes [11:43] “Because I didn't establish who I really was, I didn't stand up for myself. I was just looking to fit in. I always say to people, if you don't establish your identity for yourself, you will end up using other people to create that identity for you.” [28:20] “[My cellmate said,] ‘You can be a man, and own your choices, and know that you got yourself here. And it's up to you to get yourself out.'” [31:34] “What drives me is just being able to share my story, not to, for the notoriety of it, but to help other people get inspired, to help other people get motivated, to not go down the same path that I did, or if they're going down that same path to course correct, if you will.” [35:43] “I believe in having a safety net. But I also believe in doing the work and taking responsibility for yourself. Because no one's coming to save you.” [45:04] “Just know that if you just put one foot in front of the other and make choices that are aligned with your highest self, and in your future, and where you want to go one small step every single day, you'll get to the light. I promise you. There's no guarantee when or how it's gonna happen. But you'll get there; you just got to keep moving forward.” About Doug Doug Bopst is the founder of Doug Bopst Fitness. He is also an award-winning personal trainer, bestselling author, and public speaker who has worked with various companies, organizations, and schools. The books he has written reflect his personal story of transforming his life from addiction. His purpose is to inspire people to get into recovery and improve their overall health and wellness. Doug is also the host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast, where he interviews people about their trial-to-triumph stories. He has been featured on various national media platforms and podcasts. In 2015, The Baltimore Sun voted him as one of the "12 Fitness Heroes" in Baltimore. If you want to connect with Doug, you can his website and follow him on Instagram.   This episode is brought to you by LovEvery   Take the guess work out of child's play!  Play-kits for brain development. 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#217: The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst   Today we are speaking with Podcast Host, Trainer, Author, and Coach, Doug Bopst.  Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and podcast host. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness.   He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness. The three books he has written are a reflection of his personal story: "From Felony to Fitness to Free," "Faith Family Fitness” and his newest book, “The Heart of Recovery," where he interviewed roughly 50 of the most inspiring individuals who have beat addiction from of all walks of life with hopes of helping others get into recovery.    He is also the host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast where he interviews people from all walks of life on how they have turned their trials into triumphs and the exact tips, methods and tactics they used.    He has been featured on national media outlets/podcasts such as the Today Show, Men's Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Rich Roll’s podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mind Pump, Rise Together with Dave Hollis and others…   The Baltimore Sun voted him as one of Baltimore’s “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. "From Felony to Fitness to Free" a short documentary about his story premiered at The Reel Recovery Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York City in 2018.  He has spoken to and worked with many companies, organizations and schools including McCormick and the Clemson football team.   In this episode, we discuss: We can either be a victim or a victor of our life, we cannot be both.  It is up to us to decide which one we choose to be.  The triggers are always there, it is our responsibility to face them and choose how we respond to them.  When we do the work to improve our self-esteem, we increase our self-confidence, this grounds us and we then continue to build our courage to create change in our life. Connect with Doug : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Website: https://www.dougbopst.comThe Adversity Advantage Podcast link: https://apple.co/3j4T42VEmail : dbopstfitness@gmail.com   Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.

#217: The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst   Today we are speaking with Podcast Host, Trainer, Author, and Coach, Doug Bopst.  Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and podcast host. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness.   He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness. The three books he has written are a reflection of his personal story: "From Felony to Fitness to Free," "Faith Family Fitness” and his newest book, “The Heart of Recovery," where he interviewed roughly 50 of the most inspiring individuals who have beat addiction from of all walks of life with hopes of helping others get into recovery.    He is also the host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast where he interviews people from all walks of life on how they have turned their trials into triumphs and the exact tips, methods and tactics they used.    He has been featured on national media outlets/podcasts such as the Today Show, Men's Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Rich Roll’s podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mind Pump, Rise Together with Dave Hollis and others…   The Baltimore Sun voted him as one of Baltimore’s “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. "From Felony to Fitness to Free" a short documentary about his story premiered at The Reel Recovery Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York City in 2018.  He has spoken to and worked with many companies, organizations and schools including McCormick and the Clemson football team.   In this episode, we discuss: We can either be a victim or a victor of our life, we cannot be both.  It is up to us to decide which one we choose to be.  The triggers are always there, it is our responsibility to face them and choose how we respond to them.  When we do the work to improve our self-esteem, we increase our self-confidence, this grounds us and we then continue to build our courage to create change in our life. Connect with Doug : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Website: https://www.dougbopst.comThe Adversity Advantage Podcast link: https://apple.co/3j4T42VEmail : dbopstfitness@gmail.com   Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.

#217: The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst   Today we are speaking with Podcast Host, Trainer, Author, and Coach, Doug Bopst.  Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and podcast host. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness.   He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness. The three books he has written are a reflection of his personal story: "From Felony to Fitness to Free," "Faith Family Fitness” and his newest book, “The Heart of Recovery," where he interviewed roughly 50 of the most inspiring individuals who have beat addiction from of all walks of life with hopes of helping others get into recovery.    He is also the host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast where he interviews people from all walks of life on how they have turned their trials into triumphs and the exact tips, methods and tactics they used.    He has been featured on national media outlets/podcasts such as the Today Show, Men's Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Rich Roll's podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mind Pump, Rise Together with Dave Hollis and others…   The Baltimore Sun voted him as one of Baltimore's “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. "From Felony to Fitness to Free" a short documentary about his story premiered at The Reel Recovery Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York City in 2018.  He has spoken to and worked with many companies, organizations and schools including McCormick and the Clemson football team.   In this episode, we discuss: We can either be a victim or a victor of our life, we cannot be both.  It is up to us to decide which one we choose to be.  The triggers are always there, it is our responsibility to face them and choose how we respond to them.  When we do the work to improve our self-esteem, we increase our self-confidence, this grounds us and we then continue to build our courage to create change in our life. Connect with Doug : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst Website: https://www.dougbopst.comThe Adversity Advantage Podcast link: https://apple.co/3j4T42VEmail : dbopstfitness@gmail.com   Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others.

Did you know that I work in an all-male prison? Yup! During my 9 to 5 or more like 6 to 4, you can find me working as a mental health clinician in an Idaho prison. Working with fellas who are incarcerated has opened my eyes in a way that they had never been opened before. I've become massively aware that trauma is real, substance abuse is, in fact, a common coping skill, and that many families looked like anything but the Brady bunch. Today's episode is me sharing a sliver of what I see at work with you. Granted, Doug was never incarcerated in Idaho. He was once incarcerated. Doug Bopst was a former convicted felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of "possession with intent to sell." With his cellmate's help, Doug was able to find fitness and use his time locked up to beat his demons and reinvent himself.  Doug is now an award-winning personal trainer, author, and host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast. He was voted Baltimore's "12 Fitness Heroes" in 2015 by The Baltimore Sun, and he has been featured on the Today Show and Men's Health. With the drug epidemic at an all-time high, he is on a crusade to share his story with hopes of inspiring others not only on the power of fitness but also to help inspire others to beat addiction.  IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:  How incarceration and fitness saved Doug's life (5:40) Why Doug used substances to cope (8:22) What led to Doug's incarceration (12:04) What Doug would tell a kiddo who's struggling with big emotions (17:36) How time led to change for Doug (20:15) The four things Doug would tell someone who has an addict in their life (26:22) How Doug navigated triggers (32:42) Ways Doug managed cravings (34:54) How anxiety presented itself in Doug's life and how he navigated it (37:50) What Doug's up to now (45:46) What Doug would tell his younger self (49:05) I can't wait to hear your feedback on this episode! Screenshot and tag me—I'm @courageously.u— and my guest—@dougbopst and share your thoughts, feelings, and reactions. __________ ALL THE GOODIES FROM THIS EPISODE: Save 10% on your Four Sigmatic purchase with code: COURAGE10 __________⁣⁣ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/doug-bopst/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Happy Friday Feels, Tribe! I hope that your week has been AMAZING, and if it's been hard, this episode is going to make it better. Today, we're talking all about adversity and how difficult times can shape us for the better. My guest today is probably one of the most inspiring people that I know: Doug Bopst. He's an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, business owner, and an incredible podcast host. He's also someone who has overcome so much adversity in his life and even found himself in a jail cell for a time. His story of transformation has impacted so many lives, and he's the epitome of someone who has built a business from impact and created income as a result. I can't wait for you to learn from him and be inspired by his abundant life! Let's get into it! ________________________________________________________________________ Who is Doug Bopst? Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself, thanks to a combination of faith, family, and fitness. He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness. He is the author of three books: "From Felony to Fitness to Free," about how people can turn a negative into a positive and make the most of their second chance. His second book, "Faith Family Fitness," encourages readers to cultivate their spirituality, believe in themselves and stay mentally, physically, and spiritually fit. In his third and latest book, "The Heart of Recovery," he interviews many of the most inspiring individuals in recovery from of all walks of life to learn what they are doing to thrive in recovery from addiction. He has been featured on national media outlets such as the Today Show, Men's Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Greatist, Thrive Global and others. Doug has also been featured as a guest on various podcasts including Impact Theory, Rise Together Podcast, Rich Roll Podcast, This Life with Dr. Drew and One37pm. He has also been featured on local media outlets in his hometown such as WBAL 11, WJZ 13, and WMAR 2 and in the Baltimore Sun as one of Baltimore's “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. "From Felony to Fitness to Free," a short documentary about his story, premiered at The Reel Recovery Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York City in 2018. He has spoken to and worked with many companies, organizations, and schools including McCormick and the Clemson football team. ________________________________________________________________________ Where to Find Doug: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adversity-advantage/id1496406333 https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/ Where to Find Jenn: https://www.instagram.com/thejennkennedy/?hl=en Apply for the Impact to Income Academy: https://www.yourimpactyourincome.com/ImpacttoIncomeAcademy

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Hey babe! Welcome back to another episode of the Boldly Courageous podcast! I am so excited about this episode, because my guest today is one of the most inspiring individuals I’ve ever met. His name is Doug Bopst, and he’s here to teach you how to own your story and share your authentic self with confidence. Doug and I talk about his journey from being a convicted felon to being the successful coach, podcast host, and storyteller he is today. It’s my honor just to acknowledge Doug’s authenticity and vulnerability. I know his story will inspire you, so let’s dive into this very special episode!___________________________________________________________Who is Doug Bopst?Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation.  He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” Thanks to a combination of faith, family, and fitness, he chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself. He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness. Doug is the author of three books: The first, From Felony to Fitness to Free, is about how people can turn a negative into a positive and make the most of their second chance. His second book, Faith Family Fitness, encourages readers to cultivate their spirituality, believe in themselves, and stay mentally, physically, and spiritually fit. In his third and latest book, The Heart of Recovery, Doug interviews many of the most inspiring individuals in recovery from all walks of life to learn what they are doing to thrive in recovery from addiction. Doug has been featured on national media outlets such as The Today Show, Men's Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Greatist, Thrive Global, and others. He has also been featured as a guest on various podcasts including Impact Theory, Rise Together Podcast, Rich Roll Podcast, This Life with Dr. Drew, and One37pm. He has also been featured on local media outlets in his hometown such as WBAL 11, WJZ 13, and WMAR 2 and in the Baltimore Sun as one of Baltimore’s “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. From Felony to Fitness to Free, a short documentary about his story, premiered at The Reel Recovery Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York City in 2018. He has spoken to and worked with many companies, organizations, and schools including McCormick and the Clemson football team.___________________________________________________________In This Episode You Will Learn...How not to compare yourself to others to the point of self-sabotageThe importance of taking messy action to build self-confidenceThe importance of surrounding yourself with supportive peopleHow to grow without being too negative about yourselfThe importance of self-awarenessWhy you shouldn’t set expectations for your lifeHow to look for like-minded peopleThe importance of authenticity in network marketing___________________________________________________________Connect with Doug Bopst:Instagram | Website | Podcast Be Boldly Courageous with Melissa:Instagram | Community

Episode 9: Turning Adversity Into Your Advantage with Doug Bopst On today's episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, Courtney Andersen chats with Doug Bopst about how to turn Adversity into your advantage! Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family, and fitness. He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness. He is the author of three books: "From Felony to Fitness to Free," about how people can turn a negative into a positive and make the most of their second chance. His second book, "Faith Family Fitness," encourages readers to cultivate their spirituality, believe in themselves and stay mentally, physically and spiritually fit. In his third and latest book, "The Heart of Recovery," he interviews many of the most inspiring individuals in recovery from all walks of life to learn what they are doing to thrive in recovery from addiction. He has been featured on national media outlets such as The Today Show, Men's Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Greatist, Thrive Global and others... Doug has also been featured as a guest on various podcasts including Impact Theory, Rise Together Podcast, Rich Roll Podcast, This Life with Dr. Drew and One37pm. He has also been featured on local media outlets in his hometown such as WBAL 11, WJZ 13 and WMAR 2 and in the Baltimore Sun as one of Baltimore’s “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. "From Felony to Fitness to Free" a short documentary about his story premiered at The Reel Recovery Film Festival in Los Angeles and New York City in 2018. He has spoken to and worked with many companies, organizations, and schools including McCormick and the Clemson football team. Enjoy today's episode and don't forget to leave a rating and review.   Connect with Doug Bopst: Instagram  Website  Heart of Recovery Book   Connect with Courtney Andersen: Instagram 5 Day Alcohol & Me Challenge  Sobriety & Me Course Virtual Meeting Swag!

Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness. He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness.   The three books he has written are a reflection of his personal story: “From Felony to Fitness to Free,” “Faith Family Fitness” and his newest book, “The Heart of Recovery,” where he interviewed roughly 50 of the most inspiring individuals who have beat addiction from of all walks of life with hopes of helping others get into recovery.  He has been featured nationally in media outlets such as the Today Show, Mens Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Greatist, Thrive Global and others… Doug has also been featured as a guest on various podcasts including Impact Theory, Rise Together Podcast,  Rich Roll Podcast, This Life with Dr. Drew and One37pm. He has also been featured on local media outlets in his hometown such as WBAL 11, WJZ 13, WMAR 2  and in the Baltimore Sun as one of Baltimore’s “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. He has spoken to and worked with many companies, organizations and schools including McCormick and the Clemson Football Team.  

Welcome to Episode 207 of the No Quit Living Podcast. NQL is a personal development podcast designed to help you achieve your goals and desires. Whether you found us from Forbes, Inc Magazine, CEO Magazine, CIO, New Theory, or elsewhere, we're thrilled you are listening. Through hearing the inspiring stories and tips from the greats, we will all find it easier to stay motivated. Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness. He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness.   He is the author of two books: “From Felony to Fitness to Free,” written to inspire people that they too can turn a negative into a positive and to make the most of their second chance as well as “Faith Family Fitness,” to encourage readers to cultivate their spirituality, believe in themselves, have a strong inner circle and to stay mentally, physically and spiritually fit. He has been featured nationally in media outlets such as the Today Show, Mens Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Greatist, Dr. Drew, One37pm, Thrive Global and others… He has also been featured on local media outlets in his hometown such as WBAL 11, WJZ 13, WMAR 2  and in the Baltimore Sun as one of Baltimore’s “12 Fitness Heroes” in 2015. He is currently working on his third book showcasing the unique stories, tips, and advice of many of the world’s most-inspiring individuals in recovery due out in March 2019. The book is going to be a collection of interviews from all walks of life reflecting all different views of “sobriety and recovery,” to inspire hope and courage people to get and stay in recovery in whatever way works for them.   Website: http://www.dougbopst.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doug_bopst/

Episode 23: Faith, Family, and Fitness with Doug Bopst In this episode, the ladies chat with the very motivating Doug Bopst! Doug talks with the ladies about overcoming addiction in jail and the lessons he learned and took with him from that shallow point in his life. From rock bottom to now helping others with fitness and being an author! We do Recover. Doug Bopst is a personal trainer and author of “Faith Family Fitness,” “From Felony to Fitness to Free” and "The Heart of Recovery." He is a former felon and drug addict, who chose to use his time locked up to beat his demons and reinvent himself. He is now on a mission to help others integrate the lessons he learned. He has been featured nationally in media outlets such as the Today Show, Men's Health, Goalcast, Cheddar, Dr. Drew, Thrive Global, One37pm, Brobible, and others. He was recognized as one of the 12 Fitness Heroes by the Baltimore Sun in 2015. Bopst currently lives in the Greater Baltimore area. Topics Discussed... What took you to jail? Had you been before? Was this your final rock bottom? How did your transformation take place in jail?? Lessons learned in jail? Do you believe in rehabilitation?? Number one tool you use in your recovery?? We discuss Doug's new book. What does being aligned mean to you?   To connect with Doug and say hello,  Website Instagram Facebook Heart of Recovery is his new book, which you can find on Amazon!   We hope you enjoyed this week's episode, make sure to subscribe to Real Aligned Women podcast!  Have any questions, please email us HERE. To sign up for Sober Sessions, click HERE To connect and follow the ladies on INSTAGRAM! We love you and thank you so much for listening to our podcast!

Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and business owner. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to years in jail due to his poor decisions.. He is the author of two books: "From Felony to Fitness to Free," and "Faith Family Fitness," He has appeared on WBAL, WJZ, ABC and FOX 45, as well as been a recurring guest on National Substance Abuse Expert Mike Gimbels “Straight Talk” show discussing fitness for addiction recovery. He’s also been featured in the Baltimore Sun, PFP Magazine, Towson Times and voted as one of Baltimores 12 Fitness Heroes in 2015. http://www.dougbopst.com/   

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