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The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst


Nov 21, 2022

Today's guest is Mimi Bouchard. Mimi is a thought leader in the self-improvement and wellness space. She has helped thousands transform their lives through her actionable and pragmatic approach to personal development. Mimi's guided meditation platform Superhuman has amassed thousands of subscribers that swear by the practice daily. Her top 100 Apple Podcast, Mimi, has almost 4 million unique downloads. 

 

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What to Listen For:

 

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 1:14 Who was Mimi without personal development?
  • 4:43 Why was her childhood difficult?
  • 10:37 Being alone was hard for Mimi
  • 12:35 Mimi discovers personal development as a teenager
  • 17:03 Booking herself in reality tv to keep her visa
  • 24:42 Reality tv wasn’t what she thought it would be
  • 28:37 Transforming her self image 
  • 34:58 Did she use personal development to “escape” dealing with pain?
  • 37:59 Everyone’s healing journey is different
  • 41:28 Advice for people that are feeling lost
  • 45:24 Clarity helps you stay focused 
  • 48:22 Embracing failure
  • 52:23 Not your typical meditation app



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⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠

Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed.

 

If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

 

If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help:

 

Emergency Medical Services—911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. 

 

SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov