"Jail Was My Wake Up Call" Going from Felon to Fitness Mentor w. Doug Bopst

This week Victoria is sitting down with Doug Bopst the award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast. Becoming known for transforming his life as a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to years in jail due to his poor decisions to be a successful mentor, and public speaker, today Doug shares parts of his story like never before.    Diving into the toll striving for external validation can take on your mental health, the reality of navigating complicated family dynamics, and how creating true self esteem is about showing up for yourself first. You don't want to miss this powerful conversation!    More from Doug: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/?hl=en   Sponsored by LMNT: My fav! The headache-buster. Visit www.drinkLMNT.com/realpod BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/realpod Vionic: MUST HAVE. Use code REALPOD at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com Cozy Earth: THESE SHEETS! Hit cozyearth.com and use code REALPOD for 35% off sitewide! Best bedding + PJs EVER. Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.