The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Updated: 11 Aug 2025 • 603 episodes
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Turn your trials into triumphs! Hear the stories of experts from around the world and get inspired by how they used failures, obstacles and ADVERSITY to their advantage. Each week you’ll get practical everyday tips to help you grow and become your best self in every theme of your life. Learn from guests such as Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Gabby Bernstein, Gabor Maté, Robert Greene, Rich Roll, Kevin O'Leary, Rachel Hollis, Jefferson Fisher and more. Doug Bopst used fitness to save his life from the depths of despair while incarcerated on felony drug charges and now has made it his life mission to help others overcome hardship.

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Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a board-certified psychiatrist and a leading expert in psychiatric drug side effects and withdrawal. Today on the show we discuss: why you have far more control over your mental health than you think, Dr. Josef’s bold and contrarian take on the true root causes of depression and anxiety, the

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Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, is the fitness director for Men’s Health and a veteran trainer who has worked with everyone from pro athletes to first responders to parents and CEOs. Today on the show we discuss: the best plan for burning fat without losing muscle, the most sustainable diet strategy, mindset shifts for long ter

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Ryan Soave is a licensed mental health counselor and certified trauma therapist specializing in helping individuals and organizations achieve personal and professional growth. With a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and certifications in EMDR, somatic experiencing, yoga, and breath work, Ryan empowers audien

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Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist, a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. She is also a best-selling author of many books and a podcast host. Today on the show we discuss: the subtle differences between the brain and the mind, how to quickly rewire your br

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Dr. Allan Bacon holds a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland. He is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a certified physique & bodybuilding coach, a certified nutritionist (x2), a certified coach for USA Powerlifting, and has formulated professionally for

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Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist and scientist that studies mating behavior. He is an Oxford gradate and a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne Today on the show we discuss: why people cheat in relationships, what actually motivates infidelity, the biggest red flags that someone is about to cheat, the

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