The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

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...

Ali Gilbert, is a leading expert in fitness, nutrition, and known as the “Queen Of Men’s Health.” She’s also the the creator of Silverback Coaching and the Silverback Summit, she helps high-level performers maximize strength, health, and longevity. Today on the show we discuss: the real impact of testosterone on men’s health, what lifestyle factors are destroying your testosterone, why quitting al...

Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Today on the show we discuss: what an unhealthy relationship actually looks like, how to navigate conflict without it destroying your relationship, why relationships will never be 50/50, how to deal with rejection withou...

Ethan Kross is a Professor in the University of Michigan’s Psychology Department and Ross School of Business. He is the director of the Emotion & Self-Control Lab. His research examines how people can control their thoughts, feelings and behaviors to improve their lives. Today on the show we discuss: how to effectively manage negative self talk and emotions, how to harness and control your inner v...

Ben Carpenter is a personal trainer, researcher and nutrition expert.  Today on the show we discuss: whether or not a “best diet” for fat loss actually exists, the top mistakes people make when trying to lose body fat, how to make sure you stick to your plan long term, whether or not counting calories actually matter, the most important things you should focus on for fat loss, why exercise isn’t a...

JB Copeland is a social media personality and content creator.  Today on the show we discuss: why desperation can be a great catalyst for change, how JB overcame inadequacy and self-worth issues to transform his life, his battle with addiction and the role his childhood played in that, how to jumpstart momentum with small wins and rebuild your life, the importance of taking extreme responsibility ...

Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments—eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. As the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, Diviney spearheaded the creation of a directorate that fused physical, mental, and emotional disciplines. He led his small team to create the fir...

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...

TX2 (Evan Thomas) is a recording artist known for his powerful raw lyrics and explosive performances. After struggling for so many years as an artist, he used his pain as fuel and finally found his sound. As a result, his music went viral on Tik Tok and he now has 500K+ followers on the platform. TX2 has since begun a movement known among his fans that helps raise awareness around mental health an...

Cory Allen is a podcaster, author and content creator. Today on the show we discuss: how to stop living on autopilot and take back control of your life, what you can to develop self awareness without hitting rock bottom, how to defeat negative thoughts and escape the victim mindset, why focusing on manifesting can be problematic, what Cory would do if he were faced with adversity, the secret hack...

Stan Efferding is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and has his bachelor of science in psychology and exercise science from the University of Oregon. Stan is a multiple all -time world record holding powerlifter and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. He has conducted over 200 seminars in 14 countries and in all 50 states. Today on the show we discuss: the...

Cory Richards is a professional athlete, former National Geographic photographer and most notably known for his legendary avalanche selfie which made the magazine’s cover. Today on the show we discuss: how he survived an avalanche while climbing the 13th highest mountain in the world, how Cory’s childhood went from marvelous to traumatic, what it’s actually like living with bipolar, how Cory bounc...

Raffi Grinberg is a business leader, author, and educator. He co-founded The Constructive Dialogue Institute (with Jonathan Haidt) and runs Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman’s invite-only society, Dialog, curating conversations for global leaders and thinkers including Fortune 500 CEOs, U.S. elected officials, members of parliament and ambassadors from dozens of countries, bestselling authors, major i...

JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutritionist, personal trainer, fitness hall of famer, NYT best-selling author and a leading voice in the health and fitness space. Today on the show we discuss: how to actually lose body fat without losing muscle, JJ’s favorite workout program and diet tips, how to stick to your fitness plan long term, why she thinks you should focus on aging “powerfully,” why lifting wei...

Dr. Dave Rabin MD, PhD is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and inventor who has studied resilience and the impact of chronic stress on our lives for over 15 years. Today on the show we discuss: Why its so hard to treat addiction, Why addiction is heavily related to instant gratification, How people develop addictive behaviors, How to know if you are at risk for becomin...

David Ghiyam is the Co-Founder of MaryRuth’s, one of the largest and leading health and wellness brands in the world. David helped scale MaryRuth Organics to over 500,000 points of distribution in over 180 countries while achieving unicorn status with no outside funding. David is also one of the leading speakers in the world on spirituality and business consciousness. Utilizing his knowledge of th...

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 ultimate blueprint for going from skinny to muscular as quickly as possible. We chat about what your workout routine should look like, diet and nutrition tips for building muscle, mistakes you must avoid in the gym, why following popular bodybuilding programs won't wor...

David Manheim is the host of the highly popular Dopey podcast. Dopey podcast is the most popular addiction/recovery podcast that exists and has featured guests like Marc Maron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Margaret Cho, Danny Trejo, Jason Biggs and many others. Dopey was created by Dave and his cohost Chris in 2016, they met in rehab in Connecticut in 2011. Chris tragically died in July of 2018, relapsing an...

Sahil Bloom is an entrepreneur, author and popular content creator. Today on the show we discuss: how to achieve your goals when they feel so far away, small things that really move the needle when it comes to transformation, why most of your friends aren’t actually your friends, how to convince yourself that everything will be okay during adversity, how to discover what truly makes you happy, wha...

Mark Young is an entrepreneur, educator, author and the CEO of ZONA health. Mark also has his Master’s in Clinical Psychology so Mark's expertise extends far beyond traditional business acumen Today on the show we discuss: how to overcome common health transformation limiting beliefs, why you must master the basics before biohacking, lifestyle practices you should consider for longevity, why isome...

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a board certified gastroenterologist and New York Times best selling author.  Today on the show we discuss: why your stool reveals so much about your health, how sugar and artificial sweeteners actually affect gut health, the surprising link between gut health and mental health, the hidden dangers of alcohol and weed for your gut, the truth about gut health supplements and m...

Frank Pucher is a business coach and entrepreneur. He’s also been a long time personal and professional mentor of mine. Today’s conversation will provide the frame work and action steps that you need to make 2025 your best year yet.  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. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please b...

Dr. Christopher M. Palmer is a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the Founder and Director of the Metabolic and Mental Health Program and the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For almost 30 years, he has held admin...

Ben Azadi is a podcaster, YouTuber and founder of Keto Kamp.  Today on the show we dicuss: Ben’s incredible life transformation story, the 5 golden rules for fat loss, the first step someone should take if they want to transform their health, tips for losing stubborn belly fat, small tweaks Ben has made recently that have improved his life, why he has changed his mind on counting calories and much...

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 rela...