The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Latest Episodes:

Anthony Scaramucci: Ego, Public Failure & Rebuilding His Life Sep 28, 2026

Show notes

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, what wealth and status can never give you, how America became so divided and what he believes needs to change, and why adversity can ultimately make you more self-aware, grateful and resilient 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

From the NFL to Building One of the World’s Most Trusted Supplement Brands | Jeff Byers Sep 26, 2026

Show notes

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 for his growth, how he turned the lessons from football into building Momentous, the biggest problems with trust and misleading claims in the supplement industry, why fundamentals like creatine and fiber matter more than trendy products, and why protecting quality and long-term trust matters more than short-term profit 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

How to Prevent Heart Disease Before It's Too Late | Michelle Routhenstein Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

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 conditions including heart disease, heart failure, atherosclerosis and atrial fibrillation while translating complex science into practical, sustainable strategies.

Michelle earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and previously worked in New York City hospitals managing complex medical cases. She serves on the Forbes Health Advisory Board and the Medical Advisory Committee for the National Menopause Foundation and is the author of The Truly Easy Heart-Healthy Cookbook and Simple Meal Solutions for High Blood Pressure. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes Health, Fox News, Women’s Health, Prevention, GLAMOUR, Good Housekeeping and other major outlets.

Today on the show, we discuss why the ketogenic diet may accelerate plaque formation, why ApoB and other overlooked blood markers matter for heart disease risk, how blood pressure and sodium can affect your arteries, the truth about fiber caffeine alcohol and energy drinks, why exercise alone cannot fully protect your heart and how genetics supplements medications and nutrition all play a role in preventing cardiovascular disease and much more.

Visit www.entirelynourished.com to learn more.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Staying Sober Is Harder Than Getting Sober | Chris Herren Sep 21, 2026

Show notes

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 the show we discuss: why learning to live sober can be harder than getting sober, the alarming rise of marijuana psychosis in young adults, why community and longer treatment can change recovery outcomes, how Chris came dangerously close to relapse after 15 years sober, the therapy and family work that helped him heal years of shame, and why slowing down and surrounding yourself with the right people may be the key to lasting recovery 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

How To Build Muscle Without Gaining Body Fat | Dan Churchill Sep 19, 2026

Show notes

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 build muscle without gaining unnecessary body fat, why chasing performance may build a better physique than obsessing over aesthetics, whether cardio actually kills your gains and how to balance strength with endurance, how to eat for muscle, fat loss, performance, and longevity without living on a restrictive diet, why training harder isn’t always better and how poor recovery can sabotage your progress, and how consistency, realistic goals, and finding your deeper motivation can transform your health for 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

Narcissists, Sociopaths & the Psychology of Manipulation | Aishia Grevenberg Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

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 praise and attention to hook you, the key differences between narcissists psychopaths and sociopaths, how toxic relationships can become an emotional addiction, the subtle ways controlling people isolate you and break down your boundaries, and how to break free rebuild trust in yourself and recognize healthier love 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

Rehab Made Her Addiction WORSE… Here’s What Finally Saved Her | Maddi Reese Sep 14, 2026

Show notes

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

The Real Reason You Keep Failing At Weight Loss (Fix This To Burn Fat) | Dr. Joey Munoz Sep 12, 2026

Show notes

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

Losing My Dad on 9/11, 25 Years of Grief & Learning How to Live | David Ferrugio Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

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 on the show we discuss David’s experience losing his father in the Twin Towers on 9/11, why grief can still feel fresh 25 years later, how vulnerability and emotional expression helped him heal, what near-death experiences have taught him about death and the possibility of an afterlife, why letting go of control and staying present can change how we live, and how turning pain into purpose can honor the people we’ve lost and much more.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosebud Baker: Divorce, Sobriety, Grief & Starting Over Sep 07, 2026

Show notes

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

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected