The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Today’s guest is Josh Clemente. Josh is the co-founder of Levels, which is the first consumer program that lets an individual know how food and lifestyle choices are directly affecting blood sugar and metabolic health, in real-time. They pair glucose monitoring with intelligent software to support healthy blood sugar levels. Some early users have included professional athletes, biohackers, the wei...

How to Create Connection and Rebuild relationships in an Age of Loneliness and Isolation!!!!   One of the hardest things about these last 15 months or so has been the inability for many to see loved ones, friends and co-workers in person. Things like loss of connection and feelings of loneliness and isolation have caused so much havoc on the health of so many people and social media and technology...

Today's guest is Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD. Dr. Rabin is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and health tech entrepreneur who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is also the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus & relaxat...

Today’s conversation is going to hit home with so many because we are talking about kids. We are going to discuss mental health issues among children and adolescents.  According to a recent CDC report, ER visits for suspected suicide attempts were up 50% among teenage girls in the winter months of 2021 as compared to the same time frame in 2019. The CDC also reported that suicide was the 2nd leadi...

Farrah Brittany joins me on the show today. Farrah is one of the top realtors in Los Angeles and as well one of the founding members of The Agency,  a luxury real estate firm. Farrah is also the daughter of reality TV star Kyle Richards so you may recognize her from her appearances on the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”   Since the start of her career, Farrah has impressively helped close more...

Luke Storey is the host of the highly popular The Life Stylist Podcast. He is also a writer and meditation/metaphysics teacher whose passion revolves around the topics of health, addiction, recovery and spirituality.    Today Luke is a thought leader in the health and wellness space. But this wasn’t always the case. His history involves not only healing and recovery but  also tremendous pain,  tra...

Today’s conversation is going to challenge you. It’s going to push you and hopefully open your eyes to different perspectives on subjects like divorce, healing, boundaries, parenting and relationships. My guest is not only a New York Times best selling author, she is also a clinical psychologist whose work focusing on parenting, family dynamics and mindful living is flat-out revolutionary. I am so...

Practicing Yoga to Improve Self Awareness, Increase Confidence, Reduce Stress, Relieve Tension and Optimize Your Health (Without Attending a Single Class)!!!   Today’s conversation is going to be relaxing, soothing and empowering because we are talking about yoga with global wellness expert and founder of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles. Tara brings a revolutionary approach to being, moving and healing t...

Today’s guest is Steven Kotler. Steven is a New York Times Best Selling Author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. 10 of his 13 books have become best sellers and his work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes.   Today’s conversation is going to dive into his latest book “The A...

Today’s conversation is one that I think will hit home with many as we are talking all things relationships. Listen relationships are hard enough as is and when you throw in a pandemic, online dating, social media and other challenges it certainly can complicate things.  But, after listening to this episode you are going to feel hopeful despite these challenges.   Today’s guest is relationship coa...

88 million Americans are pre-diabetic and of those 88 million, 84% have NO IDEA that they are pre-diabetic!   So I couldn't of a better time to release this episode!!!   Today I had the pleasure of talking to Cyrus Khambatta Ph. D, internationally recognized nutrition fitness coach and co-founder of Mastering diabetes. Which is also the name of his New York Times bestseller book.    Cyprus takes u...

Amy Purdy is one of the top motivational speakers on the planet sharing her story of resilience to people all over the world. At the age of 19 she lost both of her legs below the knees and went on to become a New York Times Best-Selling Author of her book, ‘On My Own Two Feet – From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life’. She’s a 3-Time Paralympic Medalist, in fact, she is actually the most...

How to Stop Negative Self Talk and Harness Your Inner Voice   I think we all have a basic understanding that many of the issues that arise in our lives are a result of our inability to control and manage the voice in our head. Not only does this create problems, our ability to solve these problems strongly relies on how we use our thoughts and inner voice in those moments. They can either be used...

A Deep Dive on Intuitive Fasting, Metabolic Flexibility and How to Boost Your Immune System Right Now!!!   Dr. Will Cole is our first repeat guest on the show and undoubtedly one of the most experienced and educated individuals in the field of Nutrition and Functional Medicine.   He is a leading functional-medicine expert, who specializes in clinically investigating the underlying factors of chron...

Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential and thought-provoking experts on the subjects of happiness and human nature who has written multiple New York Times best selling books and hosts the highly popular Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. To add to her list of impressive accolades, Gretchen started her career as a lawyer and eventually worked her way up to become a clerk for a Supreme Cour...

Alex Warren is a popular YouTuber, TikTok star and internet celebrity who co-founded the famed content house, “The Hype House” The crazy part is just a few years ago Alex was homeless. On today's podcast,  Alex shares how he went from homeless and dead broke to one of the most famous Internet personalities in the world all before his twenty- first birthday.  Listen in to hear how he turned tragedy...

Train Your Brain to Master Focus, Learn Faster, Achieve Goals and Become Limitless!   One of the world’s leading experts in brain performance, mental fitness and memory improvement joins me on the show today. But, these credentials would have seemed downright impossible years ago. I say this because Jim Kwik experienced a severe childhood brain injury that left him with massive learning challenges...

The Real Reasons You Are Always Anxious (And What to Do About It)   It’s no secret that the pandemic and COVID-19 have exacerbated things like our stress levels, anxiety, worry and uncertainty. As a result, there has been a rise in suicide, drug overdose, alcohol sales and prescription medication to treat mental illness. What’s the path forward? What do we do? What is the real reason we experience...

Mike Majlak is a popular Youtuber, Internet Celebrity and Co Host of one of the world's most popular shows, Impaulsive with Logan Paul.   But, much of this seemed nearly impossible a little over a decade ago.   On today's podcast, Mike takes us through his riveting addiction and post addiction story which he also reflects on in his highly popular debut book, 'The Fifth Vital'. Mike grew up as a “n...

Today’s guest is Louisa Nicola. She is a trained clinical neuroscientist, the founder of Neuro Athletics and works one on one with professional NBA, MLS and NFL players to enhance peak brain performance.    I am not sure which is more inspiring: her wealth of knowledge and expertise or her incredible story. Louisa grew up training competitively as a triathlete in Australia.  One day while she was...

So many aspects of our daily lives depend on our outlook and mindset. How do you respond to challenges, mistakes and negative situations? Do you view them as problems or opportunities? Do you let your adversities define your life? Do you pass up opportunities out of fear of failing?   My guest on today's episode Glenn Stearns believes you should use failure and adversity as a catalyst for change a...

You've Been Brain Washed, Here's How to Fix It!!!   Today you will finally find out why you continue to make choices that aren’t aligned with your goals and the person you want to become in the future. What I believe you will discover after listening to this is that you’ve been “brain washed.” I don’t mean this necessary in a manipulative way. It’s more or less referring to the pivotal role your e...

Take These Steps To Develop a Miracle Mentality, Believe in Yourself, and Make a Comeback!!!   More often than not, what holds you back isn’t the obstacle or setback itself, it’s the lack of belief in yourself to overcome it.   With that said, this podcast is going to give you the exact steps needed to get you through hard times, develop belief and confidence in yourself and create the ultimate co...

The Blueprint to an Effective and Sustainable Workout Program!!!   There is a lot of noise in the fitness industry about what works best with regard to weight loss, muscle building, and transformation. There are so many different workout programs, cleanses, and information that it can be challenging to decipher between what actually works long term and what doesn’t    With that said, I wanted to h...

A Nation That's Being Held Hostage By Addiction!!!   Today’s episode is not only timely but truly one of the most impactful and informative conversations that I’ve ever had. The topic is one that is near and dear to my heart and the hearts of many.    Why you may ask?   Because we are talking about addiction and why and how our nation being held hostage by it.    Do you think I am kidding?    A re...