The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

By 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, pow... more

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Number 1: Rosebud Baker: Divorce, Sobriety, Grief & Starting Over
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 to rebuild your life by stacking small wins, and what losing her sister taught her about grief, guilt, and becoming someone new 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
September 07, 20261h 15min
Number 2: Why Heat May Be One of the Best Tools for Longevity | Bill Gifford
Bill Gifford is a veteran magazine writer and editor who writes about extraordinary athletes and cutting-edge health science. He is coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Outlive, which has sold more than two million copies, as well as the New York Times bestseller Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying). He is a longtime contributing editor at Outside, and his work has appeared in Wired, Bloomberg Businessweek, Men’s Health, Bicycling, The Washington Post, and others, as well as in Best American Sportswriting. Today on the show we discuss why sauna may improve cardiovascular health and longevity, the surprising connection between heat exposure and cognitive decline, how heat can reduce stress and improve mental well-being, the biggest mistakes people make with sauna temperature and hydration, why cold plunging after strength training may hurt your gains, and the ideal sauna protocol for maximizing benefits without overdoing it and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 22, 202656min
Number 3: The Everyday Habits That Are Aging Your Brain | Dr. David Perlmutter
Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on the intersection of neurology, nutrition, and brain health. A Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, he serves on its Board of Directors and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. His books, including the #1 bestseller Grain Brain, have been published in 32 languages and sold over a million copies. Dr. Perlmutter lectures globally at leading institutions and has been featured on major media outlets including 20/20, CNN, The Today Show, and Oprah. His contributions have earned him numerous national and international awards for clinical innovation and leadership. Today on the show, we discuss why Alzheimer’s may be driven more by lifestyle than genetics, how insulin resistance and blood sugar can quietly damage the brain, the foods and eating habits that may protect cognitive health, why sleep, exercise, and social connection are critical for preventing decline, what caffeine, nicotine, marijuana, and alcohol actually do to the brain, and the simple changes you can start making today to protect your memory for decades to come. Thank you to today's sponsor: Momentous Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: https://www.livemomentous.com Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13, 20261h 13min
Number 4: Rehab Made Her Addiction WORSE… Here’s What Finally Saved Her | Maddi Reese
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 more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 14, 20261h 9min
Number 5: The Real Reason You Keep Failing At Weight Loss (Fix This To Burn Fat) | Dr. Joey Munoz
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 composition matters more than chasing a number on the scale, how to lose fat without sacrificing muscle, why calorie tracking and moderation can create more freedom around food, when health optimization crosses the line into health anxiety, how to build muscle with a simple training plan that actually fits into a busy life 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
September 12, 20261h 28min