Burn Up

Episode 71 You have a legal document that says it is over. That does not mean you are actually divorced. Adam Nugent has been divorced nearly eight years. In this solo episode he shares that he felt divorced for the first time just a few weeks ago, and what it took to get there. If your ex still triggers you, if you still feel the pull, if there is still a reaction when her name comes up, the real...

Episode 70 "I only had twenty percent to give." No. You were at one hundred. I'm at one hundred. We are always at one hundred percent capacity. So if you want more in your life, you cannot pile more on top. You have to let something go first. The real reason you are stuck has nothing to do with how hard you work. It is the belief running underneath. The quiet story that you are not enough. That yo...

Episode 69 The formula for losing weight is not complicated. A caloric deficit, adequate protein, and consistent resistance training are the core ingredients, and anyone can find them with a quick Google or ChatGPT search. The fitness industry has no shortage of programs, coaches, and systems that will tell you exactly what to eat and exactly how to move. Yet the obesity rate in America keeps clim...

Episode 68 The Pentagon last week did not recognize the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) as a Christian religion. And the reaction from members, politicians, and leaders across Utah and beyond was immediate and intense. We are Christian. We are Christian. We are Christian. My first question was not about the Pentagon. It was about the reaction. Why does a government institutio...

Episode 67 Most men coming out of divorce do the same thing. They start dating immediately. They chase validation. They fill the void with women, with distraction, with anything that makes them feel seen for five minutes. And they wonder why they still feel empty six months later. Aaron James Yager did something different. He went on a feminine fast. No dating. No flirting. No chasing. Just himsel...

Episode 66 In 1937 Napoleon Hill spent 25 years studying the most successful men alive and wrote an entire chapter about this. He called it transmuting sexual energy. His conclusion was simple. The men who built the most, created the most, and led the most were the ones who knew how to channel this energy rather than leak it. Most men are leaking it everywhere. And they do not even know where it i...

Episode 65 Something interesting is happening right now. Jesus is everywhere. More than ever. Social media feeds full of scriptures. Cross tattoos. Public declarations of faith. Men who built entire brands around hustle and performance have suddenly pivoted to God and Jesus as their new message. And yet the men closest to these same people will tell you a completely different story. That gap is wh...

Episode 64 He has almost died 11 times. Not metaphorically. Eleven times something should have ended him. And he is still here, 68 years old, in the best shape of his life, building something that helps other people survive their own version of impossible.3 Adam first met Bob over 10 years ago. In this episode, Bob walks through two of his eleven close calls, including a head-on collision in Wind...

Episode 63 There is a story running in the background of everything you do. You did not write it. But you have been living it your entire life. Adam was in his late thirties before anyone ever asked him if he felt worthy of love. He had no answer. That silence is where this episode begins. In this episode, Adam goes alone into the one belief that sits underneath almost every ceiling a man hits, ev...

Episode 62 Jared Deveraux had the house, the trucks, the company logos blazed across everything. On paper, he was building something. Inside, he was performing. And the performance was costing him more than he knew. Then the money ran out. The choices caught up. And a man who spent years tying his worth to what others could see went to prison for five years on a 20-year sentence. In this episode,...

In this episode, host Adam Nugent delivers a wake-up call about the uncertainty, chaos, and "reckoning" he believes is unfolding globally—from war and economic instability to misinformation and rapid technological disruption. Rather than focusing on external fear, Adam brings the conversation inward, challenging men to examine their identity, integrity, and daily habits under pressure. He exposes...

In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Bryce Prescott, executive coach, podcast host, and founder of Media Automated and The LAB With Bryce Prescott, and they discuss the realities behind building meaningful work, creating powerful podcasts, and becoming the man you're meant to be. Bryce shares lessons from over a decade in podcasting, why most podcasts fail before ten e...

In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Zac Ross and they discuss a life marked by extreme highs, devastating collapses, ego-driven success, addiction cycles, and spiritual awakening. From gang involvement and drug abuse to touring the world in music, building multimillion-dollar solar organizations, and losing everything, Zac shares the brutal truth behind repeated self-...

In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Sean Kimsey and they discuss Sean's powerful story of survival, identity collapse, and rebuilding life after unimaginable adversity. From devastating motorcycle accidents and near-death experiences to divorce, depression, and moments of suicidal ideation, Sean shares the raw truth behind the physical and emotional battles most peopl...

In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Jeff Richins of Heroes Coaching to explore the brutal realities of addiction, identity collapse, and the freedom that comes through radical honesty. Jeff shares his journey from years of meth addiction, incarceration, and destructive behavior to a life rooted in sobriety, service, and masculine accountability. Together, they unpack...

In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Wally Roskelley and they discuss the real mechanics of confidence, manifestation, and identity. Wally shares how defining who you are —not just what you want—creates momentum, courage, and consistency across fitness, business, and life. From building the world's largest Ninja Warrior gym to conquering fear on national television, Wa...

In this episode, host Adam Nugent challenges one of the most ingrained beliefs in personal development: that suffering is unavoidable. While pain is a natural part of being human, Adam explains why suffering is largely self-created through resistance, attachment, and refusal to accept what is. Using powerful personal stories—including addiction, financial collapse, and a flooded basement—he breaks...

In this episode, host Adam Nugent speaks directly to married men who feel disconnected, unseen, and painfully lonely inside their relationship. Drawing from his own 17-year marriage, divorce, and hard-earned self-awareness, Adam unpacks how avoidance, people-pleasing, numbing behaviors, and misaligned masculine energy quietly destroy intimacy and trust over time. He challenges men to stop blaming...

In this episode, host Adam Nugent breaks down the most misunderstood—and most attractive—human quality: confidence. Stripping away hype and bravado, Adam explains why real confidence is quiet, earned, and rooted in self-trust built through action. Drawing from his own weight-loss journey, business experience, relationships, and coaching conversations, he shows how confidence is forged by keeping p...

In this episode, host Adam Nugent pulls back the curtain on his spiritual journey—from being raised Mormon and immersed in organized religion to forging a belief system rooted in truth, integrity, and radical honesty. Adam challenges rigid religious frameworks, certainty without experience, and the dangers of outsourcing spiritual authority. He argues that real connection with God—or source, or tr...

In this episode, host Adam Nugent discusses why most people stay stuck. As 2026 approaches, most people will do what they always do: set goals, make promises, and hope this year feels different. But hope doesn't change a year. Willingness does. In this episode, Adam Nugent delivers a raw, deeply honest reflection on what actually creates real change—not vision boards, not motivation, and not anoth...

In this episode, the 50th of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes his son, Cole, for a raw and honest conversation about authenticity, fatherhood, and personal transformation. Together, they unpack Cole's evolution—from struggling through school, identity, and societal pressure, to stepping fully into his creative purpose as he launches his first clothing line. The two explore the impact...

In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Brett Chell and they discuss resilience, the emotional toll of success, and the importance of personal growth through adversity. Brett shares his experiences of overcoming challenges, the lessons learned from failures, and the significance of identity beyond professional titles. They highlight the journey of rebuilding your identity...

In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Brandon West to share his inspiring personal journey from grappling with divorce, and overcoming addiction, to finding his authentic self. The conversation centers around the power of authenticity, the process of self-discovery, and how life's challenges can illuminate the path to success. Brandon and Adam discuss the importance of...

In this compelling episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent is joined by Mark McCormack, where they engage in an enriching discussion on business, investment, and personal transformation. Mark shares his journey from working in his father's company as a young boy to acquiring it and implementing innovative strategies that exponentially grew the business. This episode offers an insightful g...