The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman

In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with Jenn Drummond, a two-time world record-setting mountaineer, entrepreneur, and mother of seven, whose extraordinary journey began with a moment that nearly ended her life. After surviving a near-fatal car crash in 2018, Jenn came face-to-face with a difficult realization. She had spent years doing what was expected of her, putting her d...

In this episode of The Burn Podcast, host Ben Newman finally sits down with the one and only Inky Johnson—a conversation that has been years in the making. From a career-ending injury to a life-altering calling, Inky shares how humility, discipline, and unwavering faith transformed pain into purpose, and why true greatness comes from action, not just words. Inky doesn’t just talk about resilience—...

What if the biggest thing holding YOU back isn't what happened in YOUR past, but the fact that YOU keep allowing it to control YOUR present? In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman delivers a powerful message about accountability, mental toughness, and the decision to stop letting yesterday determine what YOU are capable of achieving tomorrow. Drawing lessons from the legendary mindse...

In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with legendary former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss for a powerful conversation about pressure, mental toughness, leadership, and the negotiation that impacts your life more than any other—the negotiation with yourself. Known worldwide for his bestselling book Never Split the Difference, Chris shares the mindset, preparation, and emotio...

In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with Charles Stull, Senior Director of Performance Nutrition at the UFC Performance Institute, for a fascinating look behind the scenes at what it actually takes to help some of the world’s highest-performing combat athletes prepare, recover, and compete at their best. Charles shares his journey from Division I swimming and competitive Muay...

What would change if YOU stopped treating tomorrow like it was guaranteed? In this throwback episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with Bryan “Juice” Edwards, co-founder of Hughes-Edwards Builders, for a conversation about faith, adversity, personal growth, and learning to appreciate the opportunity hidden inside every single day. Bryan’s energy and positivity are contagious, but there...

What are YOU willing to build before anyone else believes it's going to work? In this throwback episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with Sal Frisella and Will Compton for a raw conversation about betting on yourself, doing the work before the results arrive, and having the courage to pursue something when there are absolutely no guarantees. Will shares the journey behind buildin...

In this throwback episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with Coach Chris Klieman for a powerful conversation about what separates teams that simply have talent from teams that consistently WIN. For Coach Klieman, championship culture isn't created by one speech, one game, or one great season. It's built every single day through preparation, discipline, belief, accountability,...

Some conversations deserve to be heard again. In this throwback episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with longtime friend and fellow Spartan Dr. Lorenzo Guess for a conversation about what it REALLY takes to develop greatness. Dr. Guess has spent his career around high-level athletes and championship programs, but his approach has never been about talent alone. It's about develop...

In this throwback episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with Travin and Britni Gray of REVV Health for a powerful conversation about why YOUR health can’t be something you plan to deal with later. After experiencing their own frustrating health challenges and struggling to find answers, Travin and Britni turned those experiences into a mission to help others become stronger advocates f...

In Week 6, the final episode of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings every lesson together and challenges you to do the one thing that separates champions from everyone else: take action. Over the last six weeks, you've discovered your Burn, strengthened your belief, learned to reframe adversity, built your Prize Fighter Day, established...

In Week 5 of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings everything together by introducing two of the most impactful tools for creating lasting success: The Prizefighter Day Morning and Your Legacy Statement. After discovering your Burn, strengthening your belief, learning to reframe adversity, and building your Prize Fighter Day, it's time to...

In Week 4 of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman introduces the most impactful performance tool he's taught for more than 16 years: The Prizefighter Day. Elite performance isn't built on motivation—it's built on intentional daily disciplines. In this session, Ben reveals the same proven system used with championship teams, Fortune 50...

In Week 3 of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman introduces two of the most powerful mental training tools for developing lasting mental toughness: The Power to Reframe and I Am Statements. Mental toughness isn't about avoiding adversity—it's about conditioning your mind to respond differently when adversity inevitably comes. Drawing from...

In Week 2 of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman introduces the first mental training tool that has helped championship teams, Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 organizations, and elite performers unlock their highest level of performance: Attaining Belief in Yourself. Building on the foundation of discovering your Burn, Ben explains why knowing your p...

In Week 1 of this special six-part Mental Toughness Academy series on The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman lays the foundation for everything that follows by introducing the one concept he believes separates elite performers from everyone else: The Burn. Drawing from nearly two decades of coaching championship teams, Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 organizations, and leaders across the world—including his w...

In this special compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two conversations with leaders who have built successful businesses the same way they live their lives—with discipline, intentionality, and an unwavering commitment to doing the work that others avoid. First, JD Crowell shares how focusing on the fundamentals, building a values-driven culture, and committing to exc...

In this inspiring compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two incredible stories of drive, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of growth — one from the world of wellness, the other from the hardwood. First, Lexi Johnson, founder of Lexi J Wellness, shares how she turned a global shutdown into an opportunity to serve others. What started as workouts in her unfinished basement du...

In this special compilation episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with three powerhouse leaders who have taken lessons from the field and turned them into lasting impact—proving that true leadership extends far beyond the game. First, we hear from Kaleb Thornhill, a trailblazer in the NFL’s player engagement and development space. With over 15 years of front office experience, Kaleb cr...

In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerhouse conversations that define what it means to live with purpose, resilience, and unrelenting drive. First, Bruce Cardenas takes us through his extraordinary path — from the Marines and LAPD to becoming the Chief Communications Officer at Quest Nutrition, and now a driving force behind brands like Legendary Food...

In this special episode of The Burn Podcast, we bring you three incredible conversations that dive deep into leadership, discipline, and growth—on and off the field. We begin with Alexander Martin, whose journey in student-athlete development and player engagement at the University of Miami is built on transitions, relationships, and a commitment to serving others. Alexander shares how unexpected...

In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with two guests who embody transformation in very different ways. First, Jimmy Rex shares how he walked away from a thriving real estate empire to build a life centered on purpose. After selling Utah’s most expensive home and reaching every professional milestone, Jimmy realized success without meaning felt empty. What began as...

In this episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman sits down with legendary former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss for a powerful conversation about pressure, mental toughness, leadership, and the negotiation that impacts your life more than any other—the negotiation with yourself. Known worldwide for his bestselling book Never Split the Difference, Chris shares the mindset, preparation, and emotio...

In this special two-part episode of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman revisits two raw, unfiltered conversations that prove champions aren’t built in comfort. Alex Donnolo shares how a wrongful conviction, solitary confinement, and the loss of his best friend became the spark for relentless growth—fueling an eight-figure real estate portfolio, a redeemed name, and a mission to turn darkness into light....

In this special episode of The Burn Podcast, we bring YOU three powerful conversations from champions who’ve thrived at the highest levels of professional sports—and continue to lead with impact beyond the game. We start with Bennie Fowler, Super Bowl Champion and the last player ever to catch a pass from Peyton Manning. Bennie shares unforgettable stories from playing with both Peyton and Eli Man...