The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman

Ed Mylett is one of the world’s leading authorities on Leadership and Mental Toughness and I am honored to call him a good friend and mentor. With the 3rd annual Mental Toughness Forum right around the corner I have been diving deep into my notes and thoughts around the topic and we wanted to to something special this week on the show and revisit one of the most impactful conversations I’ve ever h...

This week on The Burn Podcast, I’m thrilled to sit down with, Alexander Martin, in a great conversation that dives into transitions, relationships, and player engagement. Alexander shares his journey of unexpected opportunities that led him to impact student athlete development at the University of Miami and his role in player engagement. We discuss our mutual relationship with Kaleb Thornhill and...

Mark has DEEP roots in basketball as an elite D1 player, coach for Bruce Pearl and Cuonzo Martin, and Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee. Mark has transitioned his disciplines to build a very successful financial services practice in Knoxville, TN and has three daughters with his wife Brooke. This guy is a perfect example of what it looks like when someone applies their work ethic to ALL ar...

What have YOU done for 5 years straight? Too many people are looking for a shortcut or fast results and quit too soon. Give up to easily. Talk a big talk until things get tough. I don't want YOU to be that person. This week on the podcast we're talking about YOU. This episode will could inspire you, piss you off, or cause you to take action... I hope it's all 3. JOIN THE ACADEMY HER...

We started the Mental Toughness Forum with a MISSION…To help someone like YOU… -get off the sidelines in life -understand YOUR strength comes from your struggle -realize that YOUR greatest life lies on the other side of your ability to push THROUGH the tough times -connect with individual stories that YOU might connect with more than my own -build belief that they ARE worthy of everything good thi...

This week on The Burn Podcast, I'm fired up to be chatting with Bryce Henson, the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp. Bryce has an incredible story of turning personal challenges into fuel for success. From growing up in a tough environment to leading a major fitness franchise, Bryce really lays it all out. In this episode, we talk about how fitness changed Bryce's life, his leadership principles...

This week on The Burn Podcast we wanted to revisit an important and powerful conversation with my dear friend, Julius Thomas. Julius is a former tight end for the Broncos, Jaguars, and Miami Dolphins. During his time in the league he was a monster on the field, putting up 40 touchdowns in his 7 year career.  JT has always been a man of many talents, he actually was a basketball star at Portland St...

This week on The show we’re sharing a message from my talk at Jon Gordon’s Power of Positive Summit from Last week. I’m so grateful Jon continues to include me in one of the most IMPACTFUL events on spreading positivity. If you’re reading this I’d like to ask YOU to listen to this week’s episode and share it with a friend that NEEDS to hear the message I share.  We all have struggles and obstacles...

Ever wondered what it takes to succeed under the legendary Coach Nick Saban? Hear it firsthand from former Michigan State quarterback Bill Burke as he recounts his college football journey and the transformative leadership style of Saban. Burke's insights provide a rare glimpse into the rigor, discipline, and CEO-like approach that revitalized Michigan State's program. From Burke's...

This week on The Burn Podcast we had to go back and revisit a conversation with my guy Michael Porter Jr. from the Denver Nuggets. Amid their 24' season playoff run there are so many things coming to fruition that we talked about in this conversation from Season 4 of the show. I first met Michael when he was at the University of Missouri when I was working with the basketball team. We hit it...

Do you consider yourself "detail oriented?" Over the years we've had many clients who either claim to be or claim NOT to be... I will tell you that over the last 20+ years the highest achieving humans I've had the blessing to know and work with live in one of those camps... (I talk about which one in the podcast) Having mentors and building systems for accountability in your li...

On this episode of The Burn Podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming Dawn Harper-Nelson, an elite track athlete and Olympic gold and silver medalist. In our conversation today, we're diving into the realms of competitive mindset, personal growth, and the power of discipline. Dawn shares her journey from overcoming significant injuries to standing atop Olympic podiums, highlighting the inner...

On this episode of The Burn Podcast, I have the honor of having Jason Redman, a decorated Navy SEAL who's faced down some of the most intense challenges a person can go through. We're unpacking the principles of resilience, the power of the "overcome mindset," and how preparation, awareness, and action can determine how we navigate through life's most INTENSE ambushes. I b...

It's time for round 3 with Colton Paulhus. He's not just the CEO of Anchored Tiny Homes, but also the mind behind The Visionaries Table Podcast, and a guy who's been crushing it both in dropping pounds and growing his business. We're keeping it REAL in this episode, digging into what it takes to build mental toughness, stick to those high-performance habits, and why dialing in...

In this episode we give you a special conversation I had with Ryan Pineda on his podcast. I made a joke about turning it into a special episode of The Burn, so we did just that. If you haven't heard of him, you might be living under a rock. He's everywhere! Ryan has founded 7 different companies. In addition to that he owns 500+ rental properties, has received 1B+ views on social media,...

Join us as we sit down with Phil Heath, a man whose response was to become a seven-time Mr. Olympia champion, earning him the name "The Gift." Our conversation traverses from his basketball beginnings to the meticulous preparation that carved his place in bodybuilding history. Phil's candor about his high school coach's challenge that sparked his competitive fire serves as a re...

This week on the show we are breaking down the Mental Framework of CHAMPIONS... I call it the 4 P's of the Standard. No matter what your industry, career, or discipline these 4 P's are a framework that will take YOU to continual peak performance if you implement them into your lilfe. When researching for my latest book The Standard, I crafted this framework from looking at my coaching wo...

Join us on The Burn Podcast as host Ben Newman engages in a riveting dialogue with the incredibly inspiring Jen Gottlieb. Former co-host of VH1's "That Metal Show" and co-founder of Superconnector Media, Jen has forged her path from TV personality to one of the most sought-after motivational speakers and business coaches in the industry. Her drive and passion are a testament to what...

Have you ever wondered how a chance meeting could pivot your life's direction towards unimagined success? Bruce Cardenas's extraordinary journey from the Marines and LAPD to becoming the strategic mastermind behind Quest Nutrition's billion-dollar valuation is a tale that resonates with the power of seizing the day. In our latest episode, Bruce sits down with us to recount the twist...

In this episode of The Burn, join host Ben Newman as he interviews special guest Jimmy Rex, bestselling author and coach, about his journey from real estate success to coaching and personal development. In this episode, we cover: - Jimmy's transition from real estate success to coaching and the underlying motivation behind it. - The powerful lesson Jimmy learned from a conversation with Ed My...

When Jamie Kern Lima, the Denny's waitress turned CEO of a billion-dollar beauty empire, sits across from you, you know you're about to hear a story FUELD by a very strong BURN. Our conversation, saturated with strands of self-worth and confidence, presents new paradigms for personal fulfillment. Jamie's candidness about her rise through the ranks of L'Oréal, and her own battle...

The Burn Podcast X The Visionaries Table Collab Ep.1 Join Ben Newman and Colton Paulhus in this motivational episode, where they dissect the pillars of peak performance and the grit needed to achieve ambitious goals. Tune in for insights into the transformative power of discipline, legacy, and mental toughness. - Delve into the significance of maintaining consistent daily habits with the inventive...

This week on the show we are getting SERIOUS about discipline. Don Saladino has trained some of the highest profile people on the PLANET. Now we talk about that, but the the life lessons from our conversation goes well beyond the gym and goes far deeper than status. We became fast friends at Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's Forever Strong Summit and I knew we had to talk about his BURN.  Don has coached...

In this episode of The Burn, host Ben Newman talks with Mel Abraham, author, coach, and financial expert. Mel Abraham discusses the lessons he learnt from his father about doing the right thing and his experience of battling cancer. He shines a light on the importance of being present for family above pursuing profit and the necessity of achieving harmony in life. He also shares his perspective on...

In this dual episode of 'The Burn' and 'Negotiate Your Best Life', hosts Ben Newman and Rebecca Zung engage in an in-depth conversation exploring their respective fields of performance coaching and narcissism. Ben Newman relays his own challenging experiences growing up with a demanding father and losing his mother at a young age. He discusses how these experiences drove him to...