The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Doug Bopst
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The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Turn your trials into triumphs! Hear the stories of experts from around the world and get inspired by how they used failures, obstacles and ADVERSITY to their advantage. Each week you’ll get practical everyday tips to help you grow and become your best self in every theme of your life. Learn from guests such as Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Gabby Bernstein, Gabor Mate, Robert Greene, Laurie Santos, Rich Roll, Rachel Hollis and more. Doug Bopst used fitness to save his life from the depths of despair while incarcerated on felony drug charges and now has made it his life mission to help others overcome hardship.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Hidden Dangers Of Swiping Right! - How To Date In The Modern World & Build Lasting Love | Jillian Turecki

    Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves. She is also the host of the popular podcast, “Jillian on Love.” Today on the show we discuss: why being on dating apps can actually keep you single, what women actually find attractive in men, how to define what you are looking for in a relationship, common relationship myths that you need to stop believing, how to handle conflict and prevent resentment from ruining a healthy relationship, how to keep the connection going, when is it time to break upend much more. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: MitoLux Head to www.mitolux.com and enter promo code DOUG at checkout for 10% off your first order. Grab Jillian's new book here ⚠ 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

    50 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Why Stress Isn't The Enemy - How To Embrace Discomfort & Regain Control Of Your Life | Jeff Krasno

    Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of luminaries from Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. Jeff pens a personal weekly essay titled “Commusings” that explores spirituality, wellness and culture and is distributed to over one million subscribers every Sunday. Jeff is the creator of Good Stress, a collection of wellness protocols that he developed to reverse his diabetes, lose 60 pounds and reclaim his health at age 50. Good Stress is available as on-line course and is being developed into a book and TV series. Jeff is also the co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events. In 2016, he was selected by Oprah Winfrey to be part of the SuperSoul100 as one of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs.  Today on the show we discuss: why stress is actually good for you and how to use it to your advantage, the power of learning how to delay gratification, how to have difficult conversations that can lead to personal growth, why your social health is just as important as your physical and mental health, cost effective habits you can do to maximize your health and longevity, an exciting supplement that we both love for supporting our health and much more.  Today's sponsor: LivOn Labs Get a FREE carton of Lypo-Spheric® B Complex Plus ($56 value) with any full-price purchase from LivOnLabs.com. This supplement has the B vitamins and minerals you need to turn food into sustained, natural energy throughout the day. Just add B Complex Plus and any other full-priced supplement to your cart and enter code BOPST24 at checkout or click this link. ⚠ 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 4m

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Surgeon General Is Right! – Alcohol Can Harm Your Health & Cause Cancer | Dr. Joe Zundell

    Today's guest is Dr. Joe Zundell. Dr. Zundell is an educator and a well published cancer biologist. His research focuses on the metabolic and epigenetic mechanisms which promote cancers with the intent to provide better treatments in the clinic. Through his expertise in cancer biology, he is highly respected and sought after as an educator and experimentalist. Through his influential presence on social media, Dr. Zundell challenges others to use sufficient evidence and critical thinking skills to separate fact from fiction in modern society. He empowers others to embrace a healthy level of skepticism in asking thoughtful questions on the path to developing lifestyle habits that lead to all around better well-being. Last week, the Surgeon General gave a warning about the link between alcohol and the risk for developing cancer. This topic has sparked a lot of discussion and people are wondering what it means for them. With that said, I wanted to bring on a cancer expert to tell you everything that you need to know about alcohol and cancer risk. Today on the show we discuss in depth what the Surgeon General said and everything you need to know about alcohol and cancer risk and much more. ⚠ 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. The Adversity Advantage podcast does not endorse or support the claims or opinions of any guests and strongly encourages all viewers and listeners to do their own due diligence before buying products or supporting brands discussed by guests on the show.  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

    31 min

  4. JAN 6

    Diet & Health Tips to Help You Prevent Disease, Lose Fat & Increase Longevity | Simon Hill

    Simon Hill is a nutritionist and physiotherapist with a bachelor degree in science and a master degree in nutrition science on a mission to help people make informed lifestyle choices. Today on the show we discuss: The best dietary pattern to follow for longevity, the habits you should focus on to live longer, the truth about seed oils and sugar, why you may regret following a meat based diet long term, science based fat loss hacks and tips, why focusing on just diet and exercise isn’t enough for a healthy and fulfilling life, the link between ultra processed foods and long term health and much more. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Timeline Nutrition Upgrade your mitochondrial health with Mitopure. Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/doug and use code DOUG to get 10% off your order. Join Simon's longevity challenge: Living Proof Challenge ⚠ 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 15m

  5. JAN 2

    25 Uncomfortable Truths About Life That You Need To Learn Now | Mark Manson

    Mark Manson is a best selling author, podcaster and YouTuber.  Today on the show Mark shares 25 harsh and uncomfortable truths about life that you need to learn so that this year can be your best year yet. Thanks to today's sponsor: CAROL Bike Purchase your CAROL Bike here: https://carolbike.com/store Use the discount code DOUG to get a really nice discount off your bike. ⚠ 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

    58 min

  6. 12/30/2024

    "Dr. Phil Saved My Life!" - A Powerful Story Of Sobriety, Hope & Redemption | Amanda Crossley

    Today's guest is Amanda Crossley. In 2010, Amanda’s life was a complete mess. She and her sisters were heavily addicted to heroin and found themselves stealing from family and doing whatever was needed to maintain their addiction. Eventually, Amanda hit rock bottom and out of desperation wrote a letter to Dr. Phil asking for help. A few years later, she got her chance and told her story in front of millions on the show that thankfully got her sober and saved her life. Today, Amanda is a recovery advocate and uses her platform and story to help give others hope for their transformation. Today on the show we discuss: how Dr. Phil saved her life from the depths of addiction, the moment Amanda realized she was the problem, how public accountability can be a powerful catalyst for change, the critical role family plays in addiction and recovery, why self-doubt lingers long after sobriety, how Amanda uses her experience to guide others toward healing and hope. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: MitoLux Head to www.mitolux.com and enter promo code XMAS20DOUG at checkout for 20% off your first 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

    43 min

  7. 12/26/2024

    How To Overcome Adversity & Win At Life In 2025

    Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and Christmas! Today you get a special treat as I am sharing an interview I did on my friend Erica Lippy's Passion Love Pursuit podcast. Hope you enjoy! Summary from Erica: Returning to the show, Doug Bopst shares his transformative journey from incarceration to personal growth. He discusses how adversity can be an advantage, emphasizing the importance of accountability and radical responsibility in overcoming challenges. Doug highlights the significance of building aligned relationships and maintaining a strong work ethic, particularly through fitness, as essential components of his success. His story serves as an inspiration for anyone facing difficulties, illustrating that change is possible with the right mindset and determination. In this conversation, Doug Bopst and Erica Lippy delve into the complexities of mental health, the importance of acceptance, and the transformative power of faith. Doug shares his insights on overcoming adversity, the role of relationships in success, and the necessity of self-compassion in the face of failure. ⚠ 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 8m

  8. 12/23/2024

    "I Quit Instagram With Over 1M Followers!" - This Is What I Learned... | Mark Groves

    Mark Groves is an author, speaker, coach, podcast host and human connection specialist. Earlier this year Mark made a bold move and walked away from his very popular @createthelove instagram account. He did this to better understand himself and confront his unhealthy relationship with social media. Today, we dive deep into Mark's decision and the lessons that he's learned along the way. Today on the show we discuss: Why Mark walked away from over 1M followers on social media to find himself again, how and when he learned that he had an unhealthy relationship with social media, the impact of social media on mental health and relationships, the physical and emotional cost of overstimulation, the subtle signs that you are addicted to your phone, how social media can distract and disconnect you from yourself, how to use social media constructively and much more. Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Timeline Nutrition Upgrade your mitochondrial health with Mitopure. Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timelinenutrition.com/doug and use code DOUG to get 10% 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

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Turn your trials into triumphs! Hear the stories of experts from around the world and get inspired by how they used failures, obstacles and ADVERSITY to their advantage. Each week you’ll get practical everyday tips to help you grow and become your best self in every theme of your life. Learn from guests such as Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Gabby Bernstein, Gabor Mate, Robert Greene, Laurie Santos, Rich Roll, Rachel Hollis and more. Doug Bopst used fitness to save his life from the depths of despair while incarcerated on felony drug charges and now has made it his life mission to help others overcome hardship.

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