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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 Mate, Robert Greene, Laurie Santos, Rich Roll, Rachel Hollis 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.

The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst Doug Bopst

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 331 Ratings

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 Mate, Robert Greene, Laurie Santos, Rich Roll, Rachel Hollis 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.

    Former CIA Spy Reveals How To Detect Lying, Manipulation & Mind Games | Andrew Bustamante

    Former CIA Spy Reveals How To Detect Lying, Manipulation & Mind Games | Andrew Bustamante

    Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer, decorated military combat veteran, successful Fortune 10 corporate advisor, proud husband and father. After 20 years running human and technical intelligence operations for private and government clients worldwide, Andrew founded EverydaySpy.com -- the first-ever digital spy training platform. Headlining both US and International media, Andrew’s training events have been praised for their innovative, authentic, and life-changing impact.
    Today on the show we discuss: the most accurate way to tell if someone is lying to you or playing mind games, techniques for improving communication skills, how to “fake it until you make it’ and appear more confident, why you shouldn’t trust your gut instinct and what to do instead, how to control a conversation and ask better questions, why motivation and manipulation are actually very similar, how to instantly reduce stress and fear and much more.
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    If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Why So Many Men Are Struggling Right Now & How To Become A High Value Man | Jimmy Rex

    Why So Many Men Are Struggling Right Now & How To Become A High Value Man | Jimmy Rex

    Jimmy Rex is a renowned figure in the personal development and real estate space. He’s also a men’s coach, podcast host and author. However, Jimmy’s biggest passion is his global coaching program and social movement “We Are The They," aimed at helping men lead exceptional lives. 
    Today on the show we discuss: what a "high value man" actually is, why so many men are struggling right now, how men can become more vulnerable, what the internet gets wrong about masculinity, how to know if you're jeopardizing your integrity, daily habits men should focus on to improve their lives, 5 things every man must have dialed in to be successful and much more.






    ⚠ 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

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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Top Fat Loss Lies You’ve Been Told & How To Build Muscle and Burn Fat Effectively | Dr. Joey Munoz

    Top Fat Loss Lies You’ve Been Told & How To Build Muscle and Burn Fat Effectively | Dr. Joey Munoz

    Dr. Joey Munoz is a Ph.D. in Nutritional Science and the founder of Fit4Life Academy. With a passion for evidence-based fitness and nutrition, Dr. Joey has dedicated his career to helping individuals transform their body composition through sustainable practices. He combines his academic expertise and personal experience to debunk fitness myths and promote healthy habits. Dr. Joey has successfully guided hundreds of clients to achieve their health and fitness goals with a balanced and holistic approach.
    Today on the show we discuss: the biggest fat loss lies that exist on the internet, the top foods to include in your diet to improve overall body composition, what it takes to actually burn body fat, the best way to build muscle in the gym, things people waste their time focusing on when it comes to health and nutrition and much more.

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    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
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    • 1 hr 21 min
    Why Stress Is So Addictive & How To Quickly Reduce Your Anxiety and Become Unstressable | Mo Gawdat & Alice Law

    Why Stress Is So Addictive & How To Quickly Reduce Your Anxiety and Become Unstressable | Mo Gawdat & Alice Law

    Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X]; host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat; author of the international bestselling books Solve for Happy; Scary Smart; That Little Voice in Your Head; and Unstressable. He’s also the founder of One Billion Happy; and Chief AI Officer of Flight Story. After a 30 year career in tech and serving as Chief Business Officer at Google [X], Google's 'moonshot factory' of innovation, Mo has made happiness his primary topic of research, diving deeply into literature and conversing on the topic with some of the wisest people in the world. In recent years, he has focused on the dangerous implications of rapid AI development.
    Alice Law is a Stress & Wellness Expert, Speaker and Host of the Podcast Unstressable with Alice Law. She has worked internationally with a multitude of private clients and large organizations, to help them to both manage and prevent stress, so that they can reach their greatest potential. Together with Mo Gawdat she co-founded Unstressable LLP which aims to take a million people a year out of stress through their online wellness membership, speaking engagements and book.
    Today on the show we discuss: advice for people who are super stressed, how to prevent stress from getting worse, why so many people are surprisingly addicted to stress, how stress impacts your physical health, hidden signs that you’re overstressed, what you can do first thing in the morning to reduce stress and much more.

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    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
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    • 1 hr 11 min
    7 Gifts That Came From Quitting Alcohol | Michaela Horvathova

    7 Gifts That Came From Quitting Alcohol | Michaela Horvathova

    Michaela Horvathova is a mom, a health coach, business mentor, and the host of "2 Sober Girls Podcast" and "Health with Michaela Podcast". In 2022, after ten years of being sober curious, Michaela spontaneously embraced sobriety. She's a firm believer that you don't need to hit rock bottom to live alcohol-free; removing alcohol can lead to healing and living your best life.
    Today on the show Michaela shares the 7 gifts that she's received from quitting alcohol. Be sure to listen to the full episode because each gift is equally important and valuable.
    Special thanks to this episodes sponsor:
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    ⚠ 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
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    • 37 min
    Dating Hacks, How To Love Being Single & The Fastest Way Give Her “The Ick” | Jared Freid & Jordana Abraham

    Dating Hacks, How To Love Being Single & The Fastest Way Give Her “The Ick” | Jared Freid & Jordana Abraham

    Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian and podcast host. Jordana Abraham is a podcast host and the Co-Founder and Chief Comedy Officer of Betches Media. Together Jared and Jordana host the highly popular “U Up?” dating podcast. 
    Today on the show we discuss: how to make the most of the modern dating world, how to navigate online dating effectively, things that give women “the ick,” the #1 question to ask yourself if you’re single, how to overcome “dating anxiety,” why being alone can have its benefits, how to improve your online dating profile and more. 











    ⚠ 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

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    • 53 min

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331 Ratings

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Inspiring and informative

I'm thrilled to have been introduced to Doug and learned about his story. He's incredibly inspiring, and I admire the remarkable individuals he's been interviewing.

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Concise and Interesting!

This is a no nonsense, super informative and fun podcast. I began with the Arielle Lorre interview and have jumped into others now and love this series. Thank you!

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