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The Adversity Advantage is where life’s hardest struggles become your greatest strengths. Each week, host Doug Bopst — a former felon and addict who used fitness to save his life — brings you raw, powerful conversations with world-class experts and thought leaders. From Andrew Huberman to Mel Robbins, Gabby Bernstein, Gabor Maté, Robert Greene, Rich Roll, Kevin O’Leary, and more - you’ll hear the untold stories of how they turned setbacks into comebacks. You’ll also walk away with practical, everyday tools to help you: build resilience in the face of adversity, rewire your brain and body for growth, strengthen relationships and mental health, transform your health, recover from addiction and unlock the discipline to create the life you want.
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- Yesterday1h 7m
Why People Don't Trust You (even when you're honest) | Mark Bowden
Mark Bowden is a world-renowned body language and human behavior expert, bestselling author, and communication coach. He is the founder of TRUTHPLANE, a communication training company that has worked with Fortune 500 executives, world leaders, and organizations including the U.S. Army and NATO. Mark is also a co-host of the popular YouTube channel The Behavior Panel, alongside Chase Hughes, Greg Hartley, and Scott Rouse. He is the author of several books, including Winning Body Language and Truth & Lies: What People Are Really Thinking, and has been featured on CNN, CBS, and Dr. Phil. His work focuses on understanding human behavior, building trust, and using body language to communicate with greater confidence and credibility. Today on the show we discuss: why people don't trust you even when you're honest, the body language mistakes that unintentionally push people away, how to build trust and make a better first impression, why we misjudge people's intentions, how manipulators exploit our deepest desires and vulnerabilities, and practical ways to communicate with more confidence and build stronger relationships and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 days ago1h 25m
The Brutal Truth About Becoming the Person You Want to Be | Michael Smoak
Michael Smoak is a fitness coach, entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of HigherUp Wellness. After losing more than 60 pounds and leaving a career in corporate sales, Michael built a platform dedicated to helping people improve their physical and mental health through simple, sustainable habits. Today on the show we discuss why you keep breaking promises to yourself, how to build confidence and overcome self-doubt, the loneliness that comes with changing your life, why fear of judgment holds you back, building habits that keep you going through life's hardest moments, and how to stop letting fear prevent you from becoming who you want to be. This episode is brought to you by: MOMENTOUS: Try their new Signature Spec Creatine and use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order: https://www.livemomentous.com Connect with Michael: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@higherupwellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higherupwellness Tour: https://laylo.com/laylo-higheruptour/m/wpPOi3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 19m
Why Healthy People Have Heart Attacks & How To Protect Yourself | Dr. Jeremy London
Dr. Jeremy London is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience treating heart disease. He is board-certified in general, vascular, and thoracic surgery and has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. After experiencing a heart attack himself and discovering a 99% blockage in one of his coronary arteries, Dr. London gained a new perspective on the importance of prevention and understanding cardiovascular risk. Today, he uses his social media platforms and podcast to make complex medical information accessible, challenge health misinformation, and empower people to take control of their long-term health. Today on the show we discuss why heart disease can develop silently for decades, the warning signs Dr. Jeremy London ignored before discovering a 99% blockage in his heart, why normal cholesterol levels can hide dangerous cardiovascular risk, the most important lifestyle habits and blood markers for preventing heart attacks, what elevated Lp(a) really means for your long-term health, and whether it's actually possible to reverse heart disease and much more. This episode is brought to you by: MOMENTOUS: Try their new Signature Spec Creatine and use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order: https://www.livemomentous.com ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
How to Break Free From Gambling Addiction & Rebuild Your Life | Dr. Timothy Fong
Dr. Timothy Fong is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA's Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, and Co-Director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. He also serves as President of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. Dr. Fong specializes in gambling disorder, behavioral addictions, and substance use disorders, with a focus on understanding how addiction affects the brain and developing evidence-based strategies for prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery. Through his clinical work and research at UCLA, he helps individuals and families recognize addictive behaviors, overcome their consequences, and rebuild healthier lives. Today on the show we discuss the alarming rise of online gambling addiction among young men, how big wins and near misses fuel the brain's reward system, the warning signs that gambling has crossed into addiction, how shame and financial devastation can destroy families, the four pillars of lasting recovery, and how to rebuild trust and take back control of your life and much more. Today's sponsor: Waking Up Join me on my meditation journey and get your free 14-day trial here: https://wakingup.sjv.io/B5V291 ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago55 min
Psychiatrist: How To Trick Your Brain Into Doing Hard Things | Sasha Hamdani
Dr. Sasha Hamdani is a board-certified psychiatrist, ADHD specialist, bestselling author, and mental health advocate known online as @ThePsychDoctorMD. Drawing on her experience as both a psychiatrist and someone living with ADHD, she helps millions of people better understand their brains, improve focus, manage emotions, and overcome challenges with motivation and executive function. Today on the show we discuss: how to trick your brain into doing hard things even when you lack motivation, the hidden emotional reasons behind procrastination, why ADHD is more than just a focus problem, practical strategies to stop self-sabotage and follow through on your goals, how sleep and phone habits impact your ability to concentrate, and how to break the cycle of shame and self-criticism to build lasting discipline and much more. Today's sponsor: Waking Up Join me on my meditation journey and get your free 14-day trial here: https://wakingup.sjv.io/B5V291 ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago55 min
The Biohacking Industry Is Selling You Problems You Don't Have | Stan Efferding
Stan Efferding is a world-record-holding powerlifter, IFBB professional bodybuilder, nutrition expert, and creator of The Vertical Diet. Known as the “World’s Strongest Bodybuilder,” Stan has spent over 30 years helping elite athletes and everyday individuals improve their strength, body composition, and overall health. He is also the co-author of The Vertical Diet, which emphasizes simple, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits for long-term health and performance. Today on the show we discuss: the biggest biohacking scams and misleading health claims, why fasting and popular diet trends are often overhyped, the dangers of obsessing over health optimization, the simple habits that actually drive sustainable fat loss and better health, why consistency and accountability matter more than motivation, and how to build a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing your happiness and much more. This episode is brought to you by: MOMENTOUS: Try their new Signature Spec Creatine and use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order: https://www.livemomentous.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
The Dating Green Flag That's Actually a Red Flag | Sabrina Zohar
Sabrina Zohar is a dynamic entrepreneur and dating coach renowned for her transformative podcast, The Sabrina Zohar Show. With a clear, no-nonsense approach to relationship advice, Sabrina's podcast has resonated globally, ranking in the top 0.05% of all podcasts. Each episode features practical tips backed by board-certified and licensed psychologists, aimed at helping listeners improve their dating lives by fostering self-worth and personal growth. Today on the show we discuss: how to spot love bombing and hidden red flags in dating, why setting boundaries is essential for healthy relationships, how childhood trauma shapes who we attract and tolerate, the difference between talking about your trauma and actually healing from it, how to stop self-abandonment and break toxic relationship patterns, and the keys to building lasting love through healthy communication and emotional security and much more. Today's sponsor: Waking Up Join me on my meditation journey and get your free 14-day trial here: https://wakingup.sjv.io/B5V291 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 14m
Robert Greene: You're Losing Yourself & Sleepwalking Through Life
Robert Greene is a New York Times bestselling author who’s best known for his books The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. Today on the show we discuss: why so many people are sleepwalking through life and losing themselves, how technology is controlling your thoughts, how to reconnect with your true self, how Robert stroke completely changed his perspective on life, how adversity can unlock your greatest potential, and how to overcome fear and rejection and much more. This episode is brought to you by: MOMENTOUS: Try their new Signature Spec Creatine and use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order: https://www.livemomentous.com Preorder Robert's new book: https://sites.prh.com/lawofthesublime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst
The Adversity Advantage is where life’s hardest struggles become your greatest strengths. Each week, host Doug Bopst — a former felon and addict who used fitness to save his life — brings you raw, powerful conversations with world-class experts and thought leaders. From Andrew Huberman to Mel Robbins, Gabby Bernstein, Gabor Maté, Robert Greene, Rich Roll, Kevin O’Leary, and more - you’ll hear the untold stories of how they turned setbacks into comebacks. You’ll also walk away with practical, everyday tools to help you: build resilience in the face of adversity, rewire your brain and body for growth, strengthen relationships and mental health, transform your health, recover from addiction and unlock the discipline to create the life you want.
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