The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Dr. Gladys McGarey was a pioneer of the allopathic and holistic medical movements. She was also a founding diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine, the cofounder and past president of the American Holistic Medical Association and the cofounder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine and more. Gladys passed away a few weeks after recording this interview, she was 103 years old. He...

Aurora Culpo is a wellness influencer, a mother of two and a certified yoga instructor and has a passion for providing real, raw, and relatable insights on all things wellness, parenting, mental health, relationships, and more. She is also the host of the barely filtered podcast. Today on the show we discuss: Aurora’s recent battle with nicotine (vaping) addiction and chat about things like why sh...

Nicole Cain, ND, MA, is a pioneer in integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychology, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic. She is the author of Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever (Rod...

Luke Fernandez’s story started like many stories do: while growing up in a single-parent household, he always looked for validation while trying to fit in. From a young age, he found comfort in food and, it didn't take long for the weight to pile on. As the numbers on the scale when up, his confidence and motivation went in the opposite direction. Inspired by his wife, he finally made a decision t...

Adam Schafer is one of the host’s and founders of the highly popular brand and podcast Mind Pump Today on the show we discuss: the golden rules for getting and staying lean, how to lose body fat while retaining muscle, what your diet and workouts should look like to build muscle and melt fat, what you should make sure you do before taking any supplements, the habits and behaviors to focus on to ge...

Andy Ramage is the co-founder of the highly popular sobriety movement and behavior change platform One Year No Beer which is a 28, 90 or 365 day alcohol-free challenge which has inspired over 100,000 people to transform their relationship the alcohol. He is also a master practitioner of NLP and is one of only a few coaches to hold a Masters degree in coaching psychology and positive psychology. To...

Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her passion is empowering people with psychiatric conditions to reduce or eliminate the need for medications by changing how they eat. Today on the show we discuss: how nutrition impacts mental health, types of foods to include to optimize your overall mental and brain health, s...

Mike Feldstein is the founder of Jaspr and an air quality expert. With a background in wildfire restoration, air quality consulting, and home remediation during some of the biggest natural disasters, Mike started Jaspr to innovate in air science and technology. His goal is to protect air quality and improve human health using the latest air quality science. Today on the show we discuss: why you sh...

Dr. James Hollis, Ph. D., a Jungian psychoanalyst, renowned educator and author and an expert in the psychology of relationships, healing from trauma and discovering your life’s purpose. Today on the show we discuss: how to understand the human psyche and improve your relationship with yourself, why understanding your childhood is crucial for changing adult behaviors and patterns, how to discover...

Todd Baratz is a renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist whose innovative approach to mental health and relationships has established him as a leading figure in his field. In addition to his clinical practice, Baratz is a prolific writer and speaker. His insights are regularly featured in various media outlets, where he discusses topics ranging from romantic relationships to individual mental w...

Today’s guest is Sal Di Stefano. You may know Sal as one of the hosts of the Mind Pump Podcast, a show that exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more. Sal picked up his first weight at the age of 14. Fitness was a way for him to apply hard work and effort towards changing and re-inventing himself. He wanted to shift the direction of the fitness industry from an aesthetic inse...

Dr. Paul Conti is a Stanford and Harvard trained psychiatrist. His practice specializes in treating all aspects of both mental illness and the impact of life stressors and trauma. Today on the show we discuss: how to assess the state of your mental health and know if something is off, hidden signs of mental health issues, how trauma changes the brain, the dangers of unhealed trauma, tools for tran...

Emily Abbate is a connector on a mission to empower women to live healthier, happier, and more motivated lives. Now a nine-time marathoner and triathlete, the veteran wellness journalist and former Fitness Editor at SELF Magazine wasn’t always kickstarting her days with runs around Central Park or leading workouts on Good Morning America. Emily went through a dramatic transformation in college, co...

Derrick Hayes is the visionary founder and CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, a culinary success story that began in a humble gas station and has since expanded to multiple locations and franchises across several states. Dubbed the "Colonel Sanders of Cheesesteaks” by Forbes Magazine, Hayes has revolutionized the fast-casual dining landscape with his unique take on the classic Philadelphia sandwich....

Dr. Les Carter is a clinical psychotherapist, YouTuber, best selling author, and narcissism expert helping individuals understand and heal from narcissistic abuse. Today on the show we discuss: the easiest way to detect narcissism, signs you’re dating a narcissist, the truth about things like gaslighting and love bombing, common misconceptions about narcissism, how to outsmart a narcissist and tak...

T.K. Coleman has been an educator and entrepreneur for the past twenty years. After co-founding an apprenticeship program to help aspiring young professionals launch their careers, he now serves as the Education Director at the Foundation for Economic Education. Combining his experience in entrepreneurship, finance, philosophy, and theater, he now delivers compelling workshops on entrepreneurship,...

Louisa Nicola is an Australian-born neurophysiologist and sports scientist. She founded Neuro Athletics in 2016 to help top high performers and athletes optimize their brain health and performance. Louisa's world class methods help improve people improve neurocognitive function, brain performance and overall quality of life. Her mission is to inspire individuals to take action to improve brain fun...

Brittni De La Mora is a former adult film star, wife, mother and a leading advocate for helping others recover from porn addiction. At the pinnacle of her career in the adult entertainment industry, Brittni had acquired fame, money, and success by having landed over 250+ roles in film. However, the prominent memories she recalls during this time were also some of the deepest, darkest days of despa...

Dr. Sean O'Mara works with business executives, professional performers and athletes motivated to optimize through innovative techniques of performance enhancement. Dr. O'Mara was a founder of an innovative medical startup in Minneapolis, MN called Lantu, focusing on health and performance optimization. Dr. O'Mara and his team used cutting-edge data analytics to glean insights to both identify and...

In today’s episode, I share 36 brutally honest lessons that I wish I knew when I was 20. These are all things that have also helped me in my journey as you'll hear. I know there are so many people who are looking for mindset shifts to transform their lives and my hope is that this episode will help provide some guidance, inspiration and direction. I think you are really going to enjoy this one and...

James R. Doty, M.D. is a Stanford neurosurgeon and neuroscientist and the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University. Dr. Doty is also a NYT best selling author and one of the world’s leading experts on the highly popular subject of manifestation.  Today on the show we discuss: how to overcome your biggest limiting beliefs, ...

Bailey Parnell is a world-renowned speaker, pioneer in the field of digital wellbeing, and the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp, a soft skills development company. Her TED talk about social media and mental health has been seen by over 4 million people and she is currently earning a Doctorate of Education exploring generative AI and human skills development. Today on the show we discuss: why social med...

Mark Sisson is a renowned health and fitness expert, NY times best selling author, and entrepreneur. He’s best known for innovating the "Primal" movement. Today on the show we discuss: The top mindset shifts he’s made to help him stay young, what’s actually most important when it comes to diet and exercise, Mark’s thoughts on the biohacking movement, simple tips for burning excess body fat, the bi...

Peter Crone is known as "The Mind Architect" is a life transformation expert and human performance coach who helps people overcome their limiting beliefs and reprogram their subconscious mind so that they can reach their full potential. His clients have included world class entertainers, elite professional athletes and top level business executives. Today on the show we discuss: How to transform t...

Dr. Anthony Youn is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. He is known as America’s holistic plastic surgeon and he’s one of the nation's best-known experts in looking younger with or without surgery. Dr. Youn is also the author of the best-selling books “The Age Fix” and “Playing God”. His latest book, “Younger for Life,” is a complete holistic guide to turning back the clock u...