In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin have an honest and heartfelt conversation with Doug Bopst. Incarcerated at 20, Doug has since been able to overcome self-destructive behavior and self-doubt by taking ownership of his life.

How Doug reached out to Mind Pump. (2:42)
“How I used drugs to escape my own life.” (4:25)
What was his relationship like with his parents and siblings growing up? (8:54)
The moment he knew he was going to be dead or rot in jail. (11:06)
The first time he felt someone gave him unconditional love. His journey from ‘victim to victor’ while in jail. (18:45)
What is the ‘workout culture’ like in prison? (24:33)
How he used his pain and turned it into motivation. (26:28)
The moment he decided to use fitness to change other people’s lives. (28:52)
His transition from bitterness to spirituality. (34:07)
His relationship with fitness and how he found his current significant other. (39:24)
What was his craziest drug story? (43:12)
“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” (45:17)
The role of having a spiritual practice and the impact it had on his purpose in life. (48:34)
What are his current business ventures? (53:54)
What has been the scariest experience of public speaking so far? (55:17)
Why you MUST never forgot where you came from. (56:32)
Why exercise and nutrition of two of the most important tools we have to battle drug addiction. (58:28)
His biggest insecurities surrounding relationships. (1:00:58)

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