The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman

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Join Ben Newman, highly regarded Performance Coach, International Keynote Speaker and 2x WSJ Best-Seller, as he takes you into the minds of some of the highest performers in sports and business to tell their full story. The "Burn" is something we all have, but rarely do people uncover and connect to it. Ben helps people from all walks of life reach their true maximum potential. Ben has worked with coaches and players from the last 6 Super Bowl Champion teams and currently serves as the Performance Coach for the Big 12 Champion Kansas State football team in his 9th season (3 National Championships at North Dakota State) with Head Coach Chris Klieman. Ben served 5 years as the Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18x National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Lastly, Ben also has served at his alma mater as a Performance Coach for Michigan State University’s football and basketball programs. For the last two decades, Ben has been serving as the Peak Performance Coach for the top 1% of financial advisors globally and for Fortune 500 business executives. Ben’s clients have included: Microsoft, United States Army, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Quicken Loans, MARS Snackfoods, AstraZeneca, Northwestern Mutual, AFA Singapore, Mass Financial Group, Frontier Companies, Wells Fargo Advisors, Great West Life Canada, Boston Medical Center, Boys & Girls Club of America, New York Life as well as thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, athletes and sales teams from around the globe. Millions of people and some of the top performers in the world have been empowered by Ben through his books, educational content, coaching programs, podcast, and live events.

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October 26, 2026Episode 4026 min

One Life-Changing Decision Can Rewrite Your Entire Future | Jenn Drummond

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 dreams on hold, and telling herself that someday she would finally pursue the things that mattered most. But what if someday never came? That wake-up call changed everything. Jenn stopped waiting for permission to live differently, challenged herself to climb Mount Everest, and eventually became the first woman to summit the second-highest peak on each of the seven continents, earning a Guinness World Record. Throughout the conversation, Ben and Jenn explore the discipline, mental toughness, and intentional decisions that make extraordinary achievements possible. Jenn shares how she turned her personal transformation into an example for her seven children, why she refuses to take shortcuts, and how the smallest daily commitments build the confidence to accomplish what once seemed impossible. They also dive into Jenn's powerful "No Zeros" philosophy, the importance of taking action even when motivation is missing, and why success without significance will never bring lasting fulfillment. This conversation is about more than conquering mountains. It's about conquering the excuses, fears, and limiting beliefs that keep YOU from becoming the person YOU were meant to be. Because the greatest mountain YOU will ever climb might be the one standing between who YOU are today and the life YOU keep telling yourself you'll live someday. Someday isn't guaranteed. Stop waiting. Start living. ************************************ Connect with Jenn Drummond: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenndrummondutah Website: https://jenndrummond.com/ ************************************ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0FnbhfCd324 Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/ben https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

October 19, 2026Episode 3922 min

The Burn That Ignites GREATNESS | Inky Johnson on Turning Adversity into Fuel

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—he lives it. He explains how he reframed suffering into meaning, why behavior always precedes action, and how his faith anchors his family, leadership, and mission. Ben and Inky open up about their shared belief that adversity, when given meaning, can become the greatest strength a person will ever carry. Together, they explore the role of humility in winning, the discipline required to keep showing up, and the choice every person faces when life delivers setbacks: waste the experience, or use it to grow stronger. This conversation is raw, passionate, and unapologetically real. It’s about more than football, more than speaking—it’s about life, faith, and the relentless fire that drives YOU to compete with who YOU were yesterday. If YOU need a reminder to keep showing up, to anchor YOURSELF in faith, and to lead with conviction when life gets heavy, this is an episode you cannot miss. ************************************ Connect with Inky Johnson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkyjohnsonmotivate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkyjohnson Website: https://www.inkyjohnson.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InkyDJohnson ************************************ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CobfywLhBmI Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

October 12, 2026Episode 3820 min

How Champions Turn Failure Into Fuel

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 mindset of Kobe Bryant and the resilience of Jalen Hurts following a Super Bowl loss, Ben explores what separates champions from those who allow setbacks to define them. For the greatest competitors, failure isn't a permanent label. It's an opportunity to learn, sharpen their approach, and return with an even greater commitment to the work. But this conversation goes far beyond sports. Ben challenges YOU to take an honest look at the standards YOU live by, the habits YOU repeat, and the energy YOU bring into each day. Through his **Prizefighter Day** framework, he explains why lasting success isn't built by obsessing over yesterday's mistakes or worrying about tomorrow's outcomes. It's built through intentional decisions, personal accountability, and the discipline to execute TODAY. Whether YOU'RE carrying the weight of a past failure, struggling to regain momentum, or pursuing a level of success YOU have yet to achieve, this episode is a reminder that YOUR next chapter will not be determined by what happened to YOU. It will be determined by what YOU choose to do next. The past has already happened. The future hasn't been written. But TODAY is still YOURS to win. ************************************ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MBxrTHIfgwo Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

October 5, 2026Episode 3727 min

Master Your Mind, Control the Conversation | Chris Voss on Negotiation, Discipline & Mental Strength

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 emotional discipline required to perform in the highest-pressure situations imaginable. From international hostage negotiations to coaching elite leaders, entrepreneurs, and performers, Chris explains why success under pressure always comes back to preparation, emotional control, and mastering your internal dialogue. Ben and Chris dive deep into the importance of process over emotion, why most people mentally defeat themselves before the moment even begins, and how gratitude can instantly shift your mindset when pressure hits. Chris also shares why the greatest performers rehearse success before the moment arrives—and why elite performers never stop refining their process after they win. This episode is packed with practical lessons for leaders, athletes, coaches, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to become mentally stronger in high-stakes moments. -------------------------------------------- Chris Voss is a former FBI lead kidnapping negotiator, bestselling author of Never Split The Difference, and founder and CEO of The Black Swan Group; a negotiation, training, coaching, and consulting organization that teaches people how to achieve better outcomes in high-stakes conversations. Recognized globally as a leading authority on negotiation, Chris developed his approach through decades of experience in crisis negotiation. Today, he and The Black Swan Group apply those principles to business, sales, leadership, difficult conversations, and high-stakes communication through The Black Swan Method® and Tactical Empathy®. Never Split The Difference has introduced millions of readers around the world to Chris's negotiation methodology. Through The Black Swan Group, Chris and his team help people go beyond understanding the concepts in the book and develop negotiation as a practical, repeatable performance skill through training, coaching, practice, and live experiences. The Black Swan Group offers in-person negotiation training, live and self-paced online negotiation training, coaching, keynote speaking, and advanced negotiation experiences for business owners, leaders, sales professionals, and other professionals who want to become more effective dealmakers. Learn from Chris Voss and The Black Swan Group: Negotiation training and resources: https://www.blackswanltd.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=theburnpodcastwithbennewman In-person and live training: https://www.blackswanltd.com/live-events?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=theburnpodcastwithbennewman Online negotiation training: https://www.blackswanltd.com/online-negotiation-classes?utm_source=youtube&utm=social&utm_campaign=theburnpodcastwithbennewman Connect with Chris Voss: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisVossNegotiation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefbinegotiator Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/ The Black Swan Negotiation Community: https://join.blackswanltd.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/0aANNows ************************************ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AK9dwyvESUI Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

September 28, 2026Episode 3627 min

The Unseen Work Behind Elite Performance | Charles Stull on What Makes Champions Great

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 Thai to becoming a sports dietitian and eventually joining the UFC Performance Institute. What began as a two-dietitian operation has grown into a global performance nutrition team supporting UFC athletes throughout their preparation, fight week, recovery, and everything in between. Ben and Charles dive deep into the details most fans never see. Charles breaks down the science behind weight cutting, dehydration, rehydration, nutrition, recovery, and how fighters can strategically rebuild their bodies between stepping on the scale and stepping into the Octagon. It’s an incredible look at how much precision goes into the moments before the bright lights ever turn on. But the lessons go far beyond fighting. Charles explains that the highest performers don't simply have goals and purpose—they build a “moat” around themselves. They protect their energy, create the right environment, surround themselves with people who support their pursuit, pay attention to what they consume, and eliminate the distractions that slowly pull them away from their STANDARD. Those seemingly small decisions are what allow great performers not only to reach the top, but to stay there. Charles also opens up about his own BURN and the influence of his mother, who challenged him from an early age to discover his limits. That mindset led him toward difficult pursuits throughout his life—from swimming to Muay Thai to one of the most demanding areas of performance nutrition—because he continually chose the harder path as a way to strengthen his mind, body, and spirit. This conversation is a reminder that elite performance isn't built only in the moments everyone sees. It’s built through preparation, discipline, recovery, environment, and an obsession with the little things. Whatever YOUR arena is, ask YOURSELF: Are YOU paying enough attention to the details that could take YOUR performance to another level? ************************************ Connect with Charles Stull: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_angry_dietitian/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.h.stull ************************************ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fcrOAPfiH98 Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/ben https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

September 21, 2026Episode 3538 min

Your Legacy Is Being Built Today | Bryan “Juice” Edwards

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’s a deeper story behind the way he chooses to live. From the example set by his parents and the foundation of his faith to surviving a plane crash that changed his perspective on life, Bryan has learned that today is far too valuable to waste. That mindset has pushed him to keep challenging himself long after he found success. Ben and Bryan unpack what happened when Bryan became more coachable, started intentionally putting himself in uncomfortable situations, and committed to raising the standard in his health, marriage, business, and leadership. His transformation is a reminder that growth doesn't happen because YOU know what needs to change. It happens when YOU finally decide to do something about it. And that decision doesn't have to wait until tomorrow. Legacy isn't only about what people remember when you're gone. It's being created through the way YOU love, serve, lead, encourage, and show up for the people around YOU today. **YOU don't get today back. Make sure the way YOU live it reflects what matters most.** ************************************ Connect with Bryan Edwards: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hughesedwards/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HughesEdwardsBuilders/ Website: https://hughesedwards.com/ ************************************ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/th8Cg0T8DNM Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/ben https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

September 14, 2026Episode 3451 min

You Have to Earn the Life You Want | Sal Frisella & Will Compton

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 building Bussin' With The Boys—from taking a chance on an idea and a broken-down bus to creating one of the biggest platforms in sports media. Sal opens up about facing adversity, losing things he once allowed to define him, and rebuilding his life around a deeper sense of purpose. Different journeys. Same lesson. The life YOU want isn't earned when everything finally works out. It's earned during the seasons when nobody can see what YOU see—when the results aren't there, the recognition hasn't arrived, and YOU still choose to show up. Ben, Sal, and Will dive into the power of acting as if, why action often has to come before belief, and how discipline, relationships, mentorship, and service become more important as success grows. Because eventually, success becomes about more than what YOU can accomplish. It's about who YOU become. It's about who YOU bring with you. And it's about the impact YOU leave behind. This conversation is a reminder that sometimes YOU have to jump when you can afford to drown, trust the work, and become the person capable of carrying the opportunity you're asking for. Don't wait for the results to give YOU permission to believe. Do the work until the results have no choice but to follow. --------------------------------- Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KWQ0pZa7QDA Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/ben https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

September 7, 2026Episode 3352 min

The Details That Create Champions | Coach Chris Klieman on Culture, Discipline & Leadership

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, and an obsession with the details most people are willing to overlook. Coach Klieman shares lessons from leading championship programs and explains why the strongest teams eventually become player-led. Ben and Coach also unpack what leadership looks like when adversity hits, why integrity can never be sacrificed for results, and the importance of showing up with the same standard whether you're winning or losing. Because eventually, pressure reveals what YOUR culture is really made of. This conversation goes far beyond football. Whether you're leading athletes, employees, a business, or YOUR family, the challenge is the same: Are YOU willing to consistently live the standard you're asking others to follow? The smallest details might not feel important today—but stacked over time, they can become YOUR greatest competitive advantage. Winning isn't created in the biggest moments. It's built in the details long before those moments ever arrive. --------------------------------- Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AyA07yiYmOo Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/ben https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

August 31, 2026Episode 3232 min

The Standard Behind Greatness | Dr. Lorenzo Guess on Developing Champions

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 developing the PERSON behind the athlete—building discipline, demanding accountability, paying attention to the details, and creating standards that prepare young men for far more than what happens on the court or field. He also shares the experiences that built his own Burn—from growing up in a single-parent home with a desire to create a different future, to completing his doctorate after his daughter challenged him to finish what he started. Ben and Dr. Guess dive into championship culture at Michigan State, lessons from working alongside Tom Izzo, the responsibility coaches have to the people they lead, and why even the most talented individuals still need to be held accountable to the standard. Years after this conversation was originally recorded, the message remains the same: Talent can open the door. But discipline, accountability, consistency, and character determine what YOU do once you're there. ************************************ Connect with Dr. Lorenzo Guess: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lorenzo-guess-mba-mscc-cscs-ab61a016/ Book: https://a.co/d/0gyuyKqY ************************************ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LR91sFBPu2g Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/ben https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

August 24, 2026Episode 3138 min

Health Is the Foundation of Greatness — Travin & Britni Gray on Elite Performance

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 for their health. They share how discipline, preventative care, understanding YOUR body, and making intentional lifestyle choices can completely change the way you feel, perform, and live. Ben also opens up about why health has become such an important part of his own pursuit of elite performance. The conversation challenges us to stop waiting until something goes wrong and start paying attention to the details today—because success in business means very little if you sacrifice YOUR health along the way. This episode is a reminder that elite performance isn't just about how hard you work. It's about having the discipline to take care of yourself, build habits that last, and make decisions today that give you the opportunity to be there for the people who matter most tomorrow. YOUR health is part of YOUR legacy. Don't wait until it's too late to start treating it that way. ************************************ Connect with Guests: Travin Gray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travin_revvhealth/ Britni Gray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britni_revvhealth/ REVV Website: https://revv.health/ ************************************ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sKX5ktQKngE Listen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com ************************************ Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.com Get Ben’s latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Work directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Connect with Ben Newman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693 Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/ben https://www.bennewmancoaching.com ************************************ Learn about our Upcoming events and programs: https://www.workwithbnc.com Let’s work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.com Let's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC Publishing Send us a message Order my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition 1stPhorm.com/bnewman Connect with me everywhere else: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFight Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693

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