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The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Doug Bopst 706 episodes Nov 9, 2026

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, 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.

Episodes

The New Rules of Fitness, Fat Loss & Menopause After 40 | Dr. Stacy Sims
The New Rules of Fitness, Fat Loss & Menopause After 40 | Dr. Stacy Sims Nov 9, 2026 1:19:40 Dr. Stacy Sims is an internationally recognized exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and bestselling author specializing in women's health, fitness, and performance.  Today on the show we discuss why women's bodies change after 40 and what to do about it, the biggest diet and exercise mistakes that can make menopause symptoms worse, how to lose belly fat while building muscle and stre
Why Understanding Your Past Isn't Enough to Heal | Yung Pueblo
Why Understanding Your Past Isn't Enough to Heal | Yung Pueblo Nov 7, 2026 55:56 Diego Perez, widely known as Yung Pueblo, is a New York Times bestselling author, poet, and meditation practitioner whose work focuses on self-awareness, emotional healing, personal growth, and building healthier relationships. Today on the show we discuss: why overthinking your past can keep you stuck, how to stop letting negative thoughts control your life, the difference between understanding
Why People Don't Trust You (even when you're honest) | Mark Bowden
Why People Don't Trust You (even when you're honest) | Mark Bowden Nov 5, 2026 1:10:03 Mark Bowden is a world-renowned body language and human behavior expert, bestselling author, and communication coach. He is the founder of TRUTHPLANE, a communication training company that has worked with Fortune 500 executives, world leaders, and organizations including the U.S. Army and NATO. Mark is also a co-host of the popular YouTube channel The Behavior Panel, alongside Chase Hughes, Greg H
The Brutal Truth About Becoming the Person You Want to Be | Michael Smoak
The Brutal Truth About Becoming the Person You Want to Be | Michael Smoak Nov 2, 2026 1:28:17 Michael Smoak is a fitness coach, entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of HigherUp Wellness. After losing more than 60 pounds and leaving a career in corporate sales, Michael built a platform dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental health through simple, sustainable habits. Today on the show we discuss why you keep breaking promises to yourself, how to build confidenc
Why Healthy People Have Heart Attacks & How To Protect Yourself | Dr. Jeremy London
Why Healthy People Have Heart Attacks & How To Protect Yourself | Dr. Jeremy London Oct 29, 2026 1:22:19 Dr. Jeremy London is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience treating heart disease. He is board-certified in general, vascular, and thoracic surgery and has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. After experiencing a heart attack himself and discovering a 99% blockage in one of his coronary arteries, Dr. London g
How to Break Free From Gambling Addiction & Rebuild Your Life | Dr. Timothy Fong
How to Break Free From Gambling Addiction & Rebuild Your Life | Dr. Timothy Fong Oct 26, 2026 1:07:14 Dr. Timothy Fong is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA's Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and Co-Director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. He also serves as President of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. Dr. Fong specializes in gambling disorder, behavioral addictions, and substance use disorders, w
Psychiatrist: How To Trick Your Brain Into Doing Hard Things | Sasha Hamdani
Psychiatrist: How To Trick Your Brain Into Doing Hard Things | Sasha Hamdani Oct 22, 2026 57:01 Dr. Sasha Hamdani is a board-certified psychiatrist, ADHD specialist, bestselling author, and mental health advocate known online as @ThePsychDoctorMD. Drawing on her experience as both a psychiatrist and someone living with ADHD, she helps millions of people better understand their brains, improve focus, manage emotions, and overcome challenges with motivation and executive function. Today on t
The Biohacking Industry Is Selling You Problems You Don't Have | Stan Efferding
The Biohacking Industry Is Selling You Problems You Don't Have | Stan Efferding Oct 19, 2026 57:28 Stan Efferding is a world-record-holding powerlifter, IFBB professional bodybuilder, nutrition expert, and creator of The Vertical Diet. Known as the “World’s Strongest Bodybuilder,” Stan has spent over 30 years helping elite athletes and everyday individuals improve their strength, body composition, and overall health. He is also the co-author of The Vertical Diet, which emphasizes simple, sustai
The Dating Green Flag That's Actually a Red Flag | Sabrina Zohar
The Dating Green Flag That's Actually a Red Flag | Sabrina Zohar Oct 15, 2026 1:04:08 Sabrina Zohar is a dynamic entrepreneur and dating coach renowned for her transformative podcast, The Sabrina Zohar Show. With a clear, no-nonsense approach to relationship advice, Sabrina's podcast has resonated globally, ranking in the top 0.05% of all podcasts. Each episode features practical tips backed by board-certified and licensed psychologists, aimed at helping listeners improve their dat
Robert Greene: You're Losing Yourself & Sleepwalking Through Life
Robert Greene: You're Losing Yourself & Sleepwalking Through Life Oct 12, 2026 1:14:14 Robert Greene is a New York Times bestselling author who’s best known for his books The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. Today on the show we discuss: why so many people are sleepwalking through life and losing themselves, how technology is controlling your thoughts, how to reconnect with your true self, how Robert stroke completely changed his perspe
The Psychology of Trust, Deception & Human Behavior | Greg Hartley
The Psychology of Trust, Deception & Human Behavior | Greg Hartley Oct 8, 2026 1:06:44 Greg Hartley is a former U.S. Army interrogator, interrogation instructor, and internationally recognized expert in body language and human behavior. He is the co-founder and host of The Behavior Panel and has co-authored 10 books on deception, communication, and behavioral analysis. Greg has spent decades applying his expertise everywhere from military interrogation rooms to corporate boardrooms
The Science of Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Metabolism | Layne Norton
The Science of Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Metabolism | Layne Norton Oct 5, 2026 1:23:55 Layne Norton, PhD, is a nutrition scientist, natural pro bodybuilder, champion powerlifter, founder of BioLayne, and co-founder of Carbon Diet Coach. He is known for translating complex research on fat loss, muscle building, metabolism, and nutrition into practical, evidence-based strategies. Today on the show we discuss: how to lose fat while building muscle, the best ways to preserve muscle dur

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