The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman

Kaleb Thornhill has over 15 years experience in the National Football League as a front office executive. He is truly a trailblazer in the player engagement & development space and created and coined the term “Business Combine” which is known for its transformational off-field experience for both current & former NFL players. Kaleb Co-Founded the Pro Athlete Community (PAC) to invest, cult...

Rarely does some one tell you all the goals and things they want to do in their life, then actually go do them. Ashwin Mohan is the exception to that. This week's episode of The Burn is a POWERFUL story of what YOUR beliefs can do for you. When I first met Ashwin he was a hopeful, college grad looking to get something started for himself, fast forward 7 years later and he has built one of the...

Get out your notebooks, this episode is going to rock your mindset. Jon Gordon unveils the true power of culture, emphasizing that it becomes a force to be reckoned with when it emanates from within individuals and organizations. At the heart of it all lies the concept of oneness, where unity and collaboration propel us to unimaginable heights. Love takes center stage, reminding us that it is the...

With just under 2 months away from this year’s Mental Toughness Forum, we wanted to take the opportunity to do a special episode highlight a few of the speakers this year that have been guests on the show! These 5 speakers have uniquely POWERFUL stories and messages and we can’t WAIT to hear them bring it with the other 30+ speakers at this years event. Make sure you get registered over at www.men...

What happens when a small-town guy with big dreams enters the competitive world of commercial insurance? Join me as I chat with Quinten Lovejoy about his journey, the values that shaped him, and how he's making a significant impact in the insurance industry. We also discuss the Arte Syndicate, the platform created by Andy Frisella and Ed Mylett, which helped Quinten unlock his entrepreneurial...

In this episode, we dive into the life of Charlie Ruiz, a man whose love for baseball radiates with an unwavering passion. Witness firsthand how his dedication to the sport has transformed his life and become the driving force behind his success. Discover the key to unlocking a sense of ownership and learn how taking control of your life can empower you to achieve greatness beyond your wildest dre...

On this week’s episode of The Burn Podcast we are taking a look into an important question, What is YOUR Standard? Just a little over a month ago Ben was a guest speaker at Jon Gordon’s Positive Summit. (If you don’t know about the Summit, you will after this episode.)  But in Ben’s speech, he presented several stories and principles that he’s never shared before, including the 4 P’s from his upco...

Today we have the pleasure of interviewing the inspiring Ryan Neiswender, a paralympic basketball player, on the topic of perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and resilience. Ryan takes us on his journey of embracing who he is, being introduced to paralympic basketball, and developing the mental toughness necessary to succeed in the sport. He shares his experience in Tokyo and feeling alone, while...

Today we explore the stories of two people who are making an immeasurable impact in the world. In this episode, we sit down with Lacey Book and Shawn Dill, who share their stories from poverty to success and how they discovered where their smiles and passion come from. Shawn and Lacey talk about the insatiable appetite they have to keep going and how they have learned to be more open to the unexpe...

This week on The Burn Podcast we welcome two guests, Tim Lyons and Randy Angsten, who are business owners and gym owners based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conversation delves into the intentionality of building a business, recognizing strengths in others, and creating partnerships that grow together.  @BuiltToGrow This episode is packed with insights on personal growth and business development, wh...

This week is a VERY special week for so many college football players as this is DRAFT WEEK! I can’t help but think about all of the blood, sweat, tears, that all of these young men have shed up until this point. For many, this week has been a dream of theirs since the first time they put on a set of pads… So much leads up to this very special week, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to have a conver...

Nick Santonastasso is a motivational speaker, fitness model, and social media influencer who has achieved extraordinary success despite being born with Hanhart Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that caused him to be born without legs and only one arm. In this episode of The Burn with host Ben Newman, Nick shares his story and insights on how he has overcome adversity and developed the mental resi...

At the age of 9, John was severely burned on 100% of his body. No one expected him to survive the first night. He did. This week we are revisiting one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever had on the show. This episode will BLOW you away. Through his FIGHT, John has developed a gift to share his story to help others overcome their obstacles and to live BOLDLY. @Johnoleary.inspires ***Watch...

Sean Whalen is an entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author, who is known for his no-nonsense approach to life and business. He has helped thousands of people transform their lives through his coaching programs, seminars, and motivational speeches. Sean's story is one of resilience, perseverance, and success. He has overcome multiple obstacles in his life, including bankruptcy, divorce,...

This week on #theburnpodcast we welcome Tom Caravela! Tom has over 30 years of business experience at a very high level in the Pharmaceutical Industry and is the founder and managing parter of the Carolan Group. He has led some INCREDIBLE teams that have set records across the industry. His hit podcast “MSL Talk”  @MSLTalk   has truly made a dent on his industry serving over 250,000 listeners in o...

Jessie Lee Ward   @Imbosslee   a multiple 7-figure annual earner, serial entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host. Jessie is PACKED with passion and is truly living a live full of IMPACT through her business and mentorship. This conversation filled with practical and applicable knowledge, but also a behind the scenes look at the obstacles that Jessie Lee has overcome that I think we can ALL learn...

Gerard Adams is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has made a name for himself in the business world by building and scaling successful companies. He is also known for his role as a mentor and advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing his experiences and knowledge to help others achieve their goals. In this episode, Gerard opens up about his journey from humble beginnings to...

Join us this week on The Burn Podcast as I sit down with my good friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a leading expert in muscle-centric medicine and a functional medicine physician. In this episode, we discuss the science behind protein metabolism and its vital role in muscle growth and overall health. Dr. Lyon and I dive deep into the benefits of protein, including its ability to enhance performance, impr...

One of the most powerful concepts we use within our coaching work is called “Standard Over Feelings.” This concept breaks down the different stages of performance and what we have found to be true when it comes to someone operating at their highest level.  This week’s episode of The Burn Podcast we wanted to pull a section from one of my recent keynotes where I took over 400 attorneys through this...

This week on the Burn Podcast we sit down with Performance Coach, Harvard Graduate, and founder of ReThink Group, Denise Shull! @denisekshull Denise Shull, an expert decision coach at The ReThink Group, leverages her background in neuroscience and modern psychoanalysis to guide professional investors, traders, athletes, and entrepreneurs to maximum performance at times of high risk. Our conversati...

This week on The Burn Podcast we’re bringing you an absolute MASTERCLASS in elite performance mindset. We’re talking the one, the only, the MAYOR, Sean Casey. 12 year MLB vet, 3-Time All Star, who finished with over 1,500 hits and a CAREER batting average of .302. This conversation truly packed full of nuggets and wisdom that helped Sean become the GREAT player he was, but many of these principles...

This week on The Burn Podcast we are chatting with award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Dan Martell. If YOU don’t know who Dan is, you’re going to be a fan quickly. Dan is in the business of helping SAAS company’s scale and scale BIG. His principles on time management and what he calls the “buyback principle” have already infiltrated my life and thinking since this conversation. (It’...

This week on The Burn Podcast we are spending time with my man Luis Manta, founder of Seoul Juice! Luis is the definition of the word entrepreneur, he started formulating his own drink in his dorm room after he had an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in a “regular” sports drink. We crossed paths when I was on @davidmeltzer Two-Minute drill not too long ago, and Luis was a contestant! Ha...

Kicking off Season 5 of The Burn we couldn’t be more excited to be speaking with Julius Thomas today! 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 State before taking his sho...

As 2022 comes to an official end, so does Season 4 of The Burn Podcast! We still can’t believe we’re well over 150 episodes now. It seems like yesterday we were just getting started with the first episode and guest. As we do every year, we wanted to put together a little mashup of some of the best moments from this season. Make sure to stay tuned because we are going to turn it up in Season 5! Hap...