The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Leon Howard, also known as the Wallstreet Trapper, is a New Orleans native who has become a renowned wealth-building expert. Having grown up on the streets, he knows firsthand the challenges and pitfalls that come with it. During his 10-year prison sentence for involvement in criminal activities, Leon discovered the power of the stock market and was able to change the entire trajectory of his life...

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. She is an international speaker, clinical educator, medical advisor with...

Dr. K is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health for the digital generation. He is the President and Cofounder of Healthy Gamer, a mental health platform that provides content, expert wellness coaching, and community to young people. He has inspired millions of people with online content while overseeing the mental health coaching of thousands of young people. He is wid...

Brent Underwood is the owner of Cerro Gordo, an original boomtown silver mine, established in 1865. He is also the creator of "GhostTownLiving" where he chronicles his adventures on YouTube. Brent currently lives on the mountain above Death Valley with no running water, seven cats, six goats, and at least one ghost. Cerro Gordo is a desolate ghost town perched high above Death Valley and has seduc...

Mark Groves is an author, speaker, coach, podcast host and human connection specialist.  Today on the show we discuss: how to avoid making the most common dating mistakes, how to stop feeling like you’re “broken,” why the amount of time you’re together with someone doesn’t matter as much as you think, simple things you can do to make sure your relationship doesn’t fall apart, how to handle when yo...

Nolan Williams, M.D. is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and is a triple board-certified psychiatrist and neurologist. He is also the Director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab. Today on the show we discuss: the true root cause of depression, How Nolan’s work with TMS is helping people with treatment resistant depression, why reversing depression...

Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and co-founder and host of Impact Theory.  Today on the show we discuss: the blueprint you need to completely change your life, the only belief that matters when it comes to life transformation, how to embrace failure and use it to your advantage, the harsh truth on why most people won’t succeed, the most valuable skill Tom has learned in his life, h...

JT Barnett is a former professional athlete turned founder, content creator, and social media expert. He is the founder of Barnett, a marketing agency centered about social strategy and execution for both Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. He also creates his own content on all social platforms around the topics of business, marketing, and lifestyle to an audience of over 1M+ people Today...

Dr. Mike Israetel is a renowned expert in the field of sports and exercise science. Dr. Mike holds a PhD in Sports Physiology and serves as a graduate professor at Lehman College. He’s also the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. Today on the show we discuss: the most common mistakes even the most experienced lifters make, what good lifting technique actually looks like, how to know if you’re...

Jefferson Fisher is a board-certified Texas trial lawyer and founder of Fisher Firm. With his extensive experience as a trial lawyer, Jefferson understands the art of persuading and communicating effectively in high-conflict situations, and is one of the most sought after names in functional thinking for modern day communication. Known for his practical videos and authentic presence, Jefferson has...

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 design your...

Dr. Trevor Kashey is a leading expert in the fields of nutrition, fitness, and human performance. Dr. Kashey has a unique background as he has expertise in biochemistry, physiology, and behavior change, Dr. Kashey has dedicated his career to helping people from all walks of life optimize their health and performance. Today on the show we discuss: the top reason why most people aren’t losing body f...

Lisa Ann is a podcast host, author and former adult film star. Today on the show we discuss: How Lisa’s childhood influenced her to get into the adult film industry, why she often talks people out of becoming an adult entertainer, how she reinvented herself after leaving porn, how her previous career impacts things like dating and intimacy, Lisa’s thoughts on porn addiction, how she went into the...

Dr. Russell Kennedy, aka “The Anxiety MD.” Dr. Kennedy specializes in the art and neuroscience of helping people recover from anxiety disorders. He knows anxiety from the inside out, as he developed his own anxiety disorder due to growing up with a dad with severe schizophrenia. Dr. Kennedy has degrees and advanced training in medicine, neuroscience and developmental psychology —but it’s not all s...

Dr. Najwa Zebian is an activist, educator, speaker, author and relationship expert. Dr. Zebian began to write in an effort to connect with and heal her first students, a group of young refugees, but found that she was also writing to heal herself. In her first book, Welcome Home, she presented a guide for people to become a safe space for themselves, to see themselves through their own eyes, and t...

Danielle Gronich is a Licensed Clinical Esthetician, owner of San Diego Acne Clinic, and the co-founder, formulator & CEO of CLEARSTEM Skincare—the first clean skincare line that targets acne and aging at the same time. Known as The Acne Guru®, Danielle is creating a paradigm shift in skincare with her inside-out, information-first approach to acne and aging and helping thousands of people discove...

Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, with expertise in obesity, diabetes, metabolism, and nutrition. Today on the show we discuss: the warning signs you’ve been eating too much sugar, what sugar addiction actually is and how to recover from i...

Rob Henderson is a psychologist, writer, U.S. Air Force veteran and author of the newly released book “Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class” Rob Henderson was born to a drug-addicted mother and a father he never met, ultimately shuttling between ten different foster homes in California. When he was adopted into a loving family, he hoped that life would finally be stable and...

Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at California State University in Los Angeles. The focus of Dr. Ramani’s clinical, academic and consultative work is the cause and impact of narcissism and high-conflict, entitled, antagonistic personality styles on human relationships, mental health, and societal expectations. Today on the show we discuss: How to...

David Perell is a writer, teacher, and podcaster. He believes writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. David seeks to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. More than 1,500 people from over 70 countries have participated in David’s Write of Passage programs.  Today on the show we discuss: the true meaning of friendship, what holds people back fr...

Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is a multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated, entrepreneur and artist. Jeezy also became a New York Times Best Selling Author following the release of his debut memoir “Adversity For Sale.” How Jeezy’s rock bottom was actually while he was on top, how his traumatic childhood has shaped him, how he learned him trust himself even when it didn’t make sense, what made him walk awa...

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose...

Savannah Chrisley is a reality TV star, social media influencer and host of the “Unlocked With Savannah Chrisley” podcast. Today on the show we discuss: How her childhood and reality TV impacted her mental health, what life is like for her after her parents incarceration, the surprising truth about fame, why Savannah is so passionate about prison reform, how Savannah maintains her faith and practi...

RC Blakes is a husband, a father of four, a grandfather of three and an empowerment speaker. Though he is a pastor, preacher and teacher his approach is conversational. He believes that transformation happens in conversation. He tackles issues and subjects that are sometimes uncomfortable for many leaders to address and maybe even difficult for some people to understand. He is the author of severa...

Travis Mills is a Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and advocate for veterans and amputees. On April 10, 2012, Mills was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He became one...