Bullied, Addicted, Incarcerated — Then Rebuilt: Doug Bopst’s Story

Bullied, Addicted, Incarcerated — Then Rebuilt: Doug Bopst’s Story

Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, and host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast. A former felon who struggled with substances, he was incarcerated for possession with intent to sell.  Doug used his time in jail to rebuild his life through faith, family, and fitness. He is the author of From Felony to Fitness to Free, Faith Family Fitness, and The Heart of Recovery, and has helped hundreds of people transform their physical and mental health. Doug has been featured on the Today Show, Men’s Health, Forbes, and major podcasts including Rich Roll and Impact Theory. His story was the subject of a documentary that premiered at the Reel Recovery Film Festival. Follow Thriving with Addiction: www.thrivingwithaddiction.com www.instagram.com/jonathanaverymd x.com/jonathanaverymd www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-avery-md

July 4th Alcohol Series: Moderation with Medication with Jonathan Hunt-Glassman

Jonathan Hunt-Glassman is the co-founder and CEO of Oar Health. Oar Health is a telehealth platform that helps people get started with medication to drink less or quit and provides ongoing support as they work toward their goals. Jonathan started the business after benefitting himself from treatment with medication for alcohol use disorder. Before founding Oar, Jonathan worked in healthcare as a product and strategy leader at Humana, Optum, and Bain & Company. Follow Thriving with Addiction: www.thrivingwithaddiction.com www.instagram.com/jonathanaverymd x.com/jonathanaverymd www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-avery-md

July 4th Alcohol Series: The Latest Science and Changing Attitudes with Dr. Mashal Khan

Mashal Khan, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Associate Program Director for the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship. As the psychiatrist on the Liver Transplant Team, he evaluates organ recipients and donors and provides them with transitionary care. He utilizes his expertise and understanding of addictions to improve outcomes for individuals with Alcohol Liver Disease. His area of interest and clinical focus include technology-assisted interventions for substance use disorders and management of alcohol use disorder in patients with alcohol liver disease. Follow Thriving with Addiction: www.thrivingwithaddiction.com www.instagram.com/jonathanaverymd x.com/jonathanaverymd www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-avery-md

July 4th Alcohol Series: Reclaiming Joy Through Alcohol-Free Living with Maxine Linehan

Maxine Linehan is an internationally acclaimed Irish singer, writer, and theatrical performer whose deeply personal work reimagines beloved songbooks to explore identity, healing, and emotional truth. Her recordings have earned praise from The New York Times, Billboard, and USA Today, and she has performed sold-out shows around the world.  Now, Maxine is the co-host of the new podcast Happy AF: Joyfully Living Alcohol-Free, where she brings her signature honesty, humor, and storytelling to conversations about reclaiming joy and freedom without alcohol. https://maxinelinehan.com/ [https://maxinelinehan.com/] https://www.happyafpodcast.com/ [https://www.happyafpodcast.com/] Follow Thriving with Addiction: www.thrivingwithaddiction.com www.instagram.com/jonathanaverymd x.com/jonathanaverymd www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-avery-md

Carrying the Story Forward: Tom Farley on Addiction, Family, and Healing

Tom Farley grew up in Madison, WI, and graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Marketing. He began his career in banking and finance before running The Chris Farley Foundation (1999–2012), a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on substance abuse prevention. Through humor-based programs, he helped young people build communication skills and create supportive environments. In 2008, Tom co-authored The Chris Farley Show, a New York Times bestseller about his late brother, comedian Chris Farley. He has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Larry King Live to discuss addiction and recovery. Now in recovery himself, Tom is a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction treatment. He works at Recovery.com [http://recovery.com/], connecting people with the resources they need to heal. As a speaker, he shares his journey to break stigma, inspire hope, and foster connection. Tom lives in Madison, WI. Follow Thriving with Addiction: www.thrivingwithaddiction.com www.instagram.com/jonathanaverymd x.com/jonathanaverymd www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-avery-md