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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,

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80:55

The Science of Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Metabolism |...

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2026/10/05

Layne Norton, PhD, is a nutrition scientist, natural pro bodybuilder, champion powerlifter, founder of BioLayne, and co-founder of Carbon Diet Coach. He is known for translating complex research on fat loss, muscle building, metabolism, and nutrition into practical, evidence-based strategies.Today on the show we discuss: how to lose fat while building muscle, the best ways to preserve muscle during weight loss, why calories still matter even when food quality is high, how fiber and saturated fat

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59:35

Former Addict: How To Rebuild Your Life After...

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2026/10/01

Dane Spealman is a business owner, father, and recovering addict with more than 23 years clean. After nearly losing his life to addiction in his early 20s, he rebuilt himself through accountability, community, discipline, and relentless consistency. He later built successful careers in the automotive and insurance industries and now shares lessons on recovery, resilience, business, and personal growth.Today on the show we discuss: Dane’s descent into addiction, the conversation that saved his

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75:58

Anthony Scaramucci: Ego, Public Failure & Rebuilding...

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2026/09/28

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and the founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He also co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is Politics: US.Today on the show we discuss how Anthony rebuilt his life after public failure and nearly losing his marriage, why ego can quietly destroy your biggest decisions, the mindset shift that helped him regain confidence and stop living in regret,

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62:49

From the NFL to Building One of the World’s Most...

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2026/09/26

Jeff Byers is a former NFL player and the co-founder and CEO of Momentous, one of the most trusted performance nutrition and supplement brands in the world. Before building Momentous, Jeff played college football at USC and spent four seasons in the NFL. Today, he is focused on raising the standard of the supplement industry through science, quality, and transparency.Today on the show we discuss how Jeff’s NFL career ending forced him to redefine his identity, why adversity became the foundation

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88:17

How to Prevent Heart Disease Before It's Too Late |...

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2026/09/24

Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, is a preventive cardiology dietitian and founder of Entirely Nourished, a virtual nutrition practice focused on helping people improve their heart health through personalized, evidence-based nutrition.With more than 14 years of experience in cardiovascular nutrition, Michelle helps clients address cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, blood sugar, insulin resistance and other cardiometabolic risk factors. Her work focuses on preventing and managing

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64:34

Why Staying Sober Is Harder Than Getting Sober |...

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2026/09/21

Chris Herren is a former NBA player, recovery advocate, speaker, and founder of Herren Project and Herren Wellness. After a highly public battle with addiction, Chris rebuilt his life through recovery and has now been sober for 18 years. Today, he works with individuals and families struggling with substance use, leads prevention and recovery initiatives, and speaks across the country about addiction, healing, mental health, and what it really takes to build a sustainable life in recovery.Today on

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61:00

How To Build Muscle Without Gaining Body Fat | Dan...

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2026/09/19

Dan Churchill is a chef, athlete, and content creator known for blending food, fitness, and performance. A longtime advocate for making healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable, Dan combines his culinary background with his passion for endurance and hybrid training, including Ironman and HYROX competition. Through his recipes, content, and coaching philosophy, he helps people fuel their bodies, perform at a higher level, and build healthier habits for life.Today on the show, we discuss how to

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70:59

Narcissists, Sociopaths & the Psychology of...

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2026/09/17

Aishia Grevenberg, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, professor, and mental health educator with more than 20 years of experience. Her work focuses on relationships, manipulation, narcissism, sociopathy, emotional regulation, trauma, and helping people better understand unhealthy behavioral patterns so they can protect their mental health and build healthier relationships.Today on the show we discuss the #1 sign you may already be getting manipulated, why manipulators use

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65:05

Rehab Made Her Addiction WORSE… Here’s What Finally...

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2026/09/14

Maddi Reese is a reality TV personality, DJ, and cast member of Southern Hospitality. After first drinking at 12, she entered treatment at 16 and ultimately got sober as a teenager after multiple attempts at rehab.Today on the show: Maddi shares how drinking started at 12, rehab at 16 made her addiction worse, and why her real rock bottom didn’t come until 90 days sober. She also opens up about the reality TV drama that destroyed her mental health and what finally helped her rebuild and much

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87:29

The Real Reason You Keep Failing At Weight Loss (Fix...

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2026/09/12

Dr. Joey Munoz is a nutrition and fitness expert with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Florida State University and the founder and CEO of Strong Standard Coaching. He specializes in helping everyday people lose fat, build muscle, and improve their health through practical, evidence-based nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle strategies designed to create lasting results.Today on the show we discuss: why most people can lose weight but struggle to keep it off, why improving body

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56:49

Losing My Dad on 9/11, 25 Years of Grief & Learning...

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2026/09/10

David Ferrugio is the host of the DEAD Talks podcast and author of You’re Not Dead Yet. After losing his father in the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11 at just 12 years old, David turned his experience with grief into a mission to help others navigate loss, death, healing, and what it means to truly live. Through hundreds of conversations with guests ranging from near-death experiencers to grief experts, he explores the lessons adversity can teach us about presence, purpose, love, and life.Today

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74:32

Rosebud Baker: Divorce, Sobriety, Grief & Starting Over

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2026/09/07

Rosebud Baker is a comedian, writer, and author known for her dark, deeply personal style of comedy. Nearly 20 years sober, she often draws from her experiences with addiction, grief, motherhood, relationships, and rebuilding her life through adversity.Today on the show, we discuss: navigating divorce while your life is still unraveling, the conflict between motherhood and career, why community is essential for long-term sobriety, Rosebud’s rock-bottom moment and nearly 20 years in recovery, how

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36:04

Creatine Expert: What Everyone Gets Wrong About...

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2026/09/05

Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, FISSN is a Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory, Director of Research for the Athlete Health and Performance Initiative and past Associate Dean-Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. Today on the show, we discuss whether creatine has become overhyped, how much creatine you actually need for muscle and brain health, when higher doses may help with stress

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58:15

Steve-O: I Thought I’d Be Dead By 30… Then Everything...

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2026/09/03

Steve-O (Stephen Glover) is a stunt performer, comedian, and entertainer best known for his iconic role in Jackass. After years of addiction and self-destructive behavior, he got sober in 2008 and completely rebuilt his life.Today, he’s focused on comedy, health and fitness, his career, and caring for animals at his Tennessee sanctuary.Today on the show we discuss: why Steve-O never thought he’d live past 30, how getting sober completely changed the trajectory of his life, the surprising origins

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109:49

Why You Still Feel Empty Even When Everything Is...

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2026/08/31

Patrick Teahan is a childhood trauma therapist, educator, and content creator known for helping people understand how dysfunctional family systems shape mental health, relationships, addiction, and emotional patterns in adulthood. Drawing from both his professional experience and his own recovery from childhood trauma and addiction, Patrick makes complex psychological concepts accessible through practical, relatable language. His work focuses on childhood trauma recovery, inner child work,

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57:15

The Self-Help Tools That Actually Work | Spencer...

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2026/08/29

Spencer Greenberg is an entrepreneur and mathematician with a PhD in applied math from NYU. He’s the founder and CEO of ClearerThinking.org, a psychology education and research organization that designs and conducts novel studies in psychology and offers more than 80 interactive educational tools to the general public, used by hundreds of thousands of people. His work has been featured by numerous major media outlets, such as Forbes, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Independent,

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66:47

How to Read People, Spot Manipulation & Protect...

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2026/08/27

Chase Hughes is the founder and CEO of Applied Behavior Research, a leading expert in the field of human behavioral science, and a neuroscientist.After serving in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, Chase developed world-class behavior science tools, such as rapid behavior profiling and enhanced persuasion techniques, which he teaches to the United States military, law enforcement, Fortune-500 CEOs, doctors, attorneys, executives, and intelligence organizations.Today on the show we discuss: the early red

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49:35

Why So Many Women Feel Terrible Despite Doing...

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2026/08/24

Tamsen Fadal is an award-winning journalist, author, filmmaker, and host of The Tamsen Show. After three decades in television news, she became one of the leading voices on menopause and women’s health, building a global community focused on helping women navigate midlife, reinvention, and what comes next.Today on the show we discuss: why so many women feel like they’re doing everything right but still feel terrible, the hidden signs of perimenopause and menopause, how hormonal changes can impact

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55:13

Why Heat May Be One of the Best Tools for Longevity |...

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2026/08/22

Bill Giffordis a veteran magazine writer and editor who writes about extraordinary athletes and cutting-edge health science. He is coauthor of the #1New York Timesbestseller,Outlive,which has sold more than two million copies,as well as theNew York TimesbestsellerSpring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying).He is a longtime contributing editor atOutside, and his work has appeared inWired,Bloomberg Businessweek,Men’s Health, Bicycling, The Washington Post,and others, as well as inBest American

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72:31

The Brutal Truth About Fitness Optimization | Dr....

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2026/08/20

Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and human performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. For over 20 years, he has worked with elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, Olympics, boxing, military special forces, and more, and he also hosts Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin.Today on the show we discuss why over-optimizing your health can actually backfire, which wearable metrics matter and why deep sleep scores can mislead you,

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