The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Doug Bopst

The Adversity Advantage is where life’s hardest struggles become your greatest strengths. Each week, host Doug Bopst — a former felon and addict who used fitness to save his life — brings you raw, powerful conversations with world-class experts and thought leaders. From Andrew Huberman to Mel Robbins, Gabby Bernstein, Gabor Maté, Robert Greene, Rich Roll, Kevin O’Leary, and more - you’ll hear the untold stories of how they turned setbacks into comebacks. You’ll also walk away with practical, everyday tools to help you: build resilience in the face of adversity, rewire your brain and body for growth, strengthen relationships and mental health, transform your health, recover from addiction and unlock the discipline to create the life you want.

  1. 15 HR AGO

    Neuroscientist: How To Rewire Your Brain To Feel Alive, Connected & Happy Again | Dr. Ben Rein

    Ben Rein, PhD, is an award-winning neuroscientist, chief science officer of the Mind Science Foundation, adjunct lecturer at Stanford University, clinical assistant professor at SUNY Buffalo, and renowned science educator. Dr. Rein’s research focuses on the neuroscience of social interactions, and he also teaches neuroscience to an audience of more than one million social media followers. Today on the show we discuss: why loneliness is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, how chronic isolation silently destroys your brain and body, the neuroscience behind why your brain treats being alone like a life-threatening event, why digital connection isn’t real connection and how social media is rewiring your empathy, practical ways to rebuild real relationships in a disconnected world, the hidden science of rejection and forgiveness and why strong bonds can literally help you live longer, and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    How To Defeat Self-Sabotage, Stop Negative Thoughts & End Cycles Of Chaos | Bizzie Gold

    Bizzie Gold is a tech founder, human behavior expert, and industry disruptor who invented Brain Pattern Mapping—a behavior and thought prediction technology proven to be 98.3% accurate. Her proprietary system decodes the subconscious patterns that drive human perception and decision-making, providing a revolutionary alternative to traditional mental health models. Today on the show we discuss: the hidden root cause of mental health struggles and why traditional therapy often misses it, how self-deception quietly keeps you stuck in cycles of chaos, the proven neuroscience method that can rewire your mind and end destructive habits in weeks, why comfort and complacency are the real enemies of growth, how to break free from toxic relationship patterns and why every confidence issue is actually a commitment issue, how to finally build unbreakable trust in yourself and much more.  ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Insane Transformation That Comes From Water-Only Fasting (And How To Do It Properly) | Dr. Alan Goldhamer

    Dr. Alan Goldhamer is one of the world’s preeminent experts on water-only fasting. He is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a groundbreaking residential health education program that serves to educate the public, researchers, and physicians worldwide about the benefits of water-only fasting and a whole-plant-food diet free of added salt, oil, and sugar. Over the past four decades, Dr. Goldhamer has supervised the fasts of over 25,000 patients at TrueNorth Health Center. Under his guidance, the Center has become renowned as one of the premier training facilities for doctors wishing to gain certification in the supervision of therapeutic fasting.  Today on the show we discuss: the biggest fasting mistakes that can actually cause weight gain and destroy your progress, why most people are doing fasting completely wrong, how to know if you’re a good candidate for water-only fasting, the truth about refeeding and your metabolism, lifestyle habits for longevity, the right way to fast safely to transform your life and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  4. 6 OCT

    CIA Spy: How To Control Conversations, Charm Anyone & Instantly Spot Liars | Andrew Bustamante

    Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer, decorated military combat veteran, successful Fortune 10 corporate advisor, proud husband and father. After 20 years running human and technical intelligence operations for private and government clients worldwide, Andrew founded EverydaySpy.com -- the first-ever digital spy training platform. Today on the show we discuss: the scariest CIA mission that taught Andrew how to master fear, the fastest way to erase anxiety and calm your mind in seconds, the secret CIA skill that lets you outsmart anyone anywhere, why failure inside the agency shaped Andrew’s greatest success, how to build discipline through stress inoculation and training, the survival toolkit you’ll need if society collapses, and much more. Want to learn more from Andrew? Find your SpySuperpower: ⁠https://yt.everydayspy.com/47a26Xa⁠ Read Andrew’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: ⁠https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook⁠  Follow Andy on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Explore Spy School: ⁠https://everydayspy.com/⁠  ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  5. 4 OCT

    How To Overcome Anxiety & Take Back Control of Your Life | Dr. Ali Mattu

    Dr. Ali Mattu is a clinical psychologist, YouTuber, and leading voice in mental health education. Today on the show we discuss: why this is the best and worst time for mental health, the dark side of social media and why it leaves us feeling lonelier than ever, the dangers of self-diagnosis and over-identifying with labels, the real root causes of anxiety and depression that most people overlook, why therapy often fails men and what actually works instead, the practical tools to break free from cycles of anxiety and loneliness, how to reframe awkwardness as the price of connection, and so much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m
  6. 2 OCT

    The Unexpected Gifts That Came From Quitting Alcohol | Suzanne Warye

    Suzanne Warye is a sobriety influencer (@suzannewarye and @thesobermomlife) and the host of the popular podcast The Sober Mom Life. As the founder of The Sober Mom Life Cafe, she has created a supportive digital community for women to explore their relationships with alcohol and find freedom in sobriety. Today on the show we discuss: the unexpected gifts that came from quitting alcohol, how shame, guilt, and anxiety kept Suzanne trapped for decades, why moderation is always a losing game, the myth of not being “addicted enough” to stop, the role of community and true friendships in building lasting change, the daily habits that fueled her transformation, how sobriety helped her heal deep wounds of self-worth and become the mom she always wanted to be, and so much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  7. 29 SEPT

    The Golden Rules For Building Muscle & Losing Fat Over Age 40 | Stan Efferding

    Stan Efferding is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and has his bachelor of science in psychology and exercise science from the University of Oregon. Stan is a multiple all -time world record holding powerlifter and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. He has conducted over 200 seminars in 14 countries and in all 50 states. Today on the show we discuss: why building muscle is possible well into your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, the overlooked longevity benefits of strength training, why consistency and enjoyment matter more than crushing yourself with intensity, why machines can be just as effective (and safer) than free weights, the three training principles that matter most for growth after 40, the key nutrition strategies you need to know for building muscle and losing fat, why metabolism doesn’t actually slow down with age and much more. Today's sponsor: ⁠⁠Timeline Nutrition⁠⁠ Upgrade your mitochondrial health with Mitopure. Timeline is offering 20% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to ⁠https://www.timeline.com/doug⁠⁠ and use code DOUG to get 20% off your order. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  8. 27 SEPT

    How To Get Ahead of 99% of People & Unlock Your Full Potential | John Amaechi

    John Amaechi OBE is a world-renowned organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and Professor of Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School. As the founder of APS Intelligence Ltd., John leads a global team that transforms leaders and cultures by combining cutting-edge behavioral science with psychological insight. His bespoke programs aren’t about quick fixes- they drive sustainable growth, ethical leadership, and organizational well-being. Today on the show we discuss: why embracing mundanity is the hidden key to success, how to focus only on what you can control and influence, how to master your mind during hard times, how failure can become your greatest teacher, how to master you inner dialogue, what prevents people from reaching their full potential, why creating friction in your life is crucial for unlocking personal growth and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and 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 health or 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

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The Adversity Advantage is where life’s hardest struggles become your greatest strengths. Each week, host Doug Bopst — a former felon and addict who used fitness to save his life — brings you raw, powerful conversations with world-class experts and thought leaders. From Andrew Huberman to Mel Robbins, Gabby Bernstein, Gabor Maté, Robert Greene, Rich Roll, Kevin O’Leary, and more - you’ll hear the untold stories of how they turned setbacks into comebacks. You’ll also walk away with practical, everyday tools to help you: build resilience in the face of adversity, rewire your brain and body for growth, strengthen relationships and mental health, transform your health, recover from addiction and unlock the discipline to create the life you want.

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