Using Your Rock Bottom Story & Struggles to Heal Others & Grow as a Father ft. Doug Bopst

<p class="p1">In this episode of the <em>Dad Edge Podcast</em>, I sit down with <span class="s1"><strong>Doug Bopst</strong></span>—former felon, now personal trainer, author, and transformational speaker—to unpack how adversity, addiction, and rock-bottom moments can become the fuel for growth, purpose, and fatherhood. Doug opens up about his journey from incarceration and drug addiction to becoming a man of impact and integrity.</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p1">We explore how pain can become power when ownership is embraced, how faith and fitness became Doug's lifeline, and why men must choose responsibility over blame to rewrite their story. This episode is a raw and redemptive look at what happens when a man stops running and starts leading—with heart, humility, and grit.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <hr /> <p> </p> <p class="p3"><strong>TIMELINE SUMMARY</strong></p> <p class="p1">[0:00] - Welcome and Doug's powerful backstory: from pills to prison</p> <p class="p1">[3:48] - The mo...