***YOUR STORY IS YOUR POWER*** Larry Hughes is a 14-Year NBA Veteran. He has played with and against some of the greatest in the world. Jordan… Lebron… Iverson… Not many players in the WORLD can say the things that Larry Hughes can say… BUT His LEGACY is even bigger than what he’s done on the court. He’s made an immeasurable impact in his hometown of St. Louis and even my children are products of his work in the city through his basketball academy. Make sure you go check out this full episode on...
Jun 24, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 24
“I just knew that when I stepped up to that line, I was going to give them 9 seconds of hell…” -Justin Gatlin @justingatlin Justin Gatlin is a five-time Olympic medalist, a record five-time 100-meter World Championships medalist, and one of the few people on Earth who can say they’ve beaten Usain Bolt in a sprint. On this episode of #theburnpodcast Ben and Justin dive into the BURN that helped propel him to not just getting to the pinnacle of his sport, but battling adversity leaving that sport ...
Jun 17, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 23
“Whatever you’re going after, you HAVE to have confidence in your journey. You have to know that you will find a way!” - Jen Cohen This week on The Burn Podcast we wanted to take a special opportunity to revisit a POWERFUL conversation way back from Season 1 with best selling author, fitness expert, and host of the Habits and Hustle Podcast, Jen Cohen! Jen has powered through SO much adversity in her life- and how she has handled that adversity is nothing short of remarkable. She embodies the de...
Jun 10, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 22
“I only knew one way to play the game, all in or not at all.” - Chris Pronger This week on #theburnpodcast we were lucky enough sit down with NHL Hall of Fame, Chris Pronger in his home to record this episode but to also talk about his upcoming involvement in our Mental Toughness Forum! Chris is legendary defenseman who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, and recognized as one of the 100 greatest players in NHL history. In 2000, he was the first defenseman since Bobby Orr to be na...
Jun 03, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 21
“I think everyone has a little bit of imposter syndrome. What you do in spite of that when you’re uncomfortable is what really matters.” This week on The Burn Podcast we are bringing you a special Team BNC episode with our Creative Director and President of BNC Media, Tyler Kirk. @tylerkirkmedia Tyler is the eyes and ears behind everything we do creatively. From things like The Mental Toughness Forum, The Burn Podcast, social media, online courses, he has a hand in it all. How Tyler and I met is...
May 27, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 20
We often talk about capacity and what it truly means to give life YOUR best. On this week’s episode of #theburnpodcast I sit down with serial entrepreneur Blaise Ffrench. @blaiseffrench Blaise has his hands in just about everything. From playing basketball at Saint Peter’s, to being a part of the historic exit of BodyArmor sports drink, and now working with Uptime and some of the largest businesses in the world… Blaise gets AFTER it at a VERY high level. We connected on a special level that i’ll...
May 20, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 19
“You can have the balance, you can have the self care… and STILL go after your biggest goals and dreams!” – Jaime Villalovos This week on The Burn Podcast we’re chatting with Jamie Villalovos! Jaime Villalovos grew up in rural Montana, the oldest of six kids. She became a successful entrepreneur and seven-figure earner before the age of thirty. She is an active philanthropist, serving on the board of the All for One foundation, as well as anti-bullying and children’s wellness organizations. Jaim...
May 13, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 18
This week on #theburnpodcast We sit down with Jessie Ladson @jessieladson. Jessie is a fierce and humble entrepreneur in the commercial construction space with a tenacity that we can ALL learn from. He has grown his commercial construction company, Ladson Construction , to over $30 Million in revenue and they aren’t slowing down anytime soon. In this episode we talk about: -His personal health crisis at only 20 years old -What makes him get up and keep pushing every day -His one of a kind event ...
May 06, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 17
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 conversation with 9 Year NFL Veteran and 1st Round Draft pick, Eric Wood @ewood70, about HIS experience be...
Apr 29, 2022•23 min•Season 4Ep. 16
A bold, courageous, voice of truth and reality living to serve others at his highest capacity. Ed carries a story that I think many of us can relate to on a deep level. Make sure to tune in to this week's episode of #TheBurnPodcast as we revisit Ben's conversation with Ed Mylett! Ed is on the verge of releasing his new book "The Power of One More" and is giving some INCREDIBLE bonsues when you Pre-order the book! Take advantage of it before pre-orders close! www.thepowerofonemore.com The Burn Po...
Apr 22, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 15
“The key to true growth is we have to have those tough conversations with ourselves and ask, “where am I falling short?” - Trevor Anderson, CSCS Just as #themasters wraps up at Augusta National, we’re talking performance this week with Trevor Anderson, creator of @GOLFleticism, TRX Master trainer, @GolfDigest top 50 golf trainer, and fellow member of the@Punchdenergy family! Trevor has a LONG background in trainings some of the worlds BEST in just about every sport. This conversation with Trevor...
Apr 15, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 14
If you were to lookup the definition of POWERHOUSE in the dictionary, YOU would most definitely see Amy Ledin’s name @amy_ledin Amy Ledin is the Co-Owner and Operator at Lean Bodies Consulting. has been in the online wellness space for over a decade. Her coaching in this space has led to her passion in helping women build strong personal integrity. She’s a walking, talking example, having defeated stage 4 lung cancer, been a single mom, and gone through losing 90+ lbs. herself (and keeping it of...
Apr 08, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Craig Siegel @Craig Siegel had it “figured out”. He had a stable, lucrative job on Wall Street. His life appeared to be “perfect”… except he was miserable. When the Pandemic hit, Craig took a leap of faith and left that career to pursue his passion. He combined his love for personal growth with his experience on Wall Street into a movement that has impacted people all across the globe. This episode will be one you’ll have to listen to multiple times to catch everything impactful that Craig says....
Apr 01, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Sometimes you come across people in life that you just KNOW have battled through adversity and come out STRONGER because of it… This week’s guest on #theburnpodcast is the walking and breathing example of that kind of person. Mike Claudio @winrateconsulting, has seen the ups the downs and all the obstacles in between. Mike is the founder of WinRate Consulting, author of #TooStrong, and the host of The Big Stud Podcast. Buckle your seatbelts this episode is INTENSE! Full episode live on Youtube a...
Mar 25, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 12
This week on the show we are bringing YOU some HEAT! Our guest on #theburnpodcast is Tom Reber @realtomreber, HGTV Host, Speaker, Coach, Author, Host of @Contractorfight Podcast. I can’t say enough about Tom and how he shows up in HIS life. The amount of things he juggles at a VERY high level is nothing short of remarkable. We get into business, mental health, daily routines, and SO much more… Thank YOU for the incredible conversation Tom! @Contractor Fight TV The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’...
Mar 18, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 11
What is the BURN? This week on the #theburnpodcast the team and I wanted to address a question that we’ve been getting asked a lot lately. “What is the Burn and how can I find mine?” The great thing about uncovering YOUR Burn is that often times people don’t take the time to slow down and evaluate the things that are truly important to them in their life. Inside our coaching work we often see people setting goals and shooting for milestones without creating a deeper connection to why those goals...
Mar 11, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Josh Pauls was born without tibia bones and had both legs amputated at just 10 months old. Through the support of his parents and friends, he found sled hockey. And he went ALL-IN. His Professional Sled Hockey resume is STACKED. I recently talked with Josh as he is right around the corner from competing in the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. I couldn’t help but want to revisit our incredible conversation we had back on Season 1 of The Burn. We talk about gold medals, leadership, discipl...
Mar 04, 2022•13 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week on #theburnpodcast we’re sitting down with Alec Ingold,(@ai_xlv) Fullback from the Las Vegas Raiders. This young man is as tough as nails and has one INCREDIBLE story. He shares a little bit into the mindset that took him from being undrafted to Raiders Team Captain. I think many of YOU will be inspired by the mentality and poise that he carries into all areas of his life. I’d like to challenge each of you to think about how YOU would have handled the adversity that Alec has faced. The...
Feb 25, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 8
This week on the podcast we are going THERE with Steve Weatherford. @Steve Weatherford Steve is a Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur, business owner, podcast host, and all-around fitness GURU. He played in the NFL as a punter who was one of the strongest pound-for-pound players in the NFL. This conversation took an incredible turn before we even hit RECORD and quickly became one of the deepest RAW interviews we’ve ever had on the show. We talk mental health, standard over feelings, dealing with A...
Feb 18, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This week’s guest on #theburnpodcast Bennie Fowler! He is a Super Bowl Champion, the last player to catch a pass from Peyton Manning, and one of the only players to ever catch a pass from both Peyton and Eli Manning! And he shares some INCREDIBLE stories about playing with them. His extraordinary career in the NFL has crafted a truly UNCOMMON mindset and way of thinking. He has taken those lesson from the field and turned them into powerful lessons for executives and leaders. This conversation w...
Feb 11, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 6
“I just think we need to be more like the spartans. Be that person. Charge ahead. Believe in your mission 1000%.” - John Pinelli, CEO Punch’d Energy This week on #theburnpodcast we’re cranking up the ENERGY. We’re sitting down with CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of @Punchdenergy, John Pinelli! Since joining the Punch’d Energy last year, I’ve come to know and respect the journey that John has endured as a businessman, father, husband, and friend. This episode will have a little bit of something for e...
Feb 04, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 5
“The #1 way to empower ourselves and other people is through knowledge, so that’s what I did!” -Sarah Dandashy, @AskAConcierge This week on #theburnpodcast I’m fired up to be sitting down with concierge, travel expert, and fellow Punch’d Energy family, Sarah Dandashy! Sarah doubled down on providing value and knowledge to the world during the pandemic and has become one of the worlds leading experts on travel and everything related to the hospitality industry. She’s been featured in the New York...
Jan 28, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 4
“I want to make an impact on this world like my mother did. That’s why I strive to be a person of character with or without a football in my hand.” - Skylar Thompson, K-State Fb Quarterback I couldn’t illustrate a better living example of RESILIENCE if I tried. This week on #theburnpodcast we sit down with K-State Quarterback, Skylar Thompson. @skylarjthompson I’ve been blessed to watch this young man develop and overcome more adversity than most could even fathom. This interview truly is a mast...
Jan 21, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 3
“If you have a person in your life who doesn’t treat you nicely, fire that villain! You cannot allow for that. You’re better than that”. – Heather Monahan @heathermonahan At some point in life each of us have to confront a villain of some sort. Whether it be a toxic boss, bullying co-worker, or the villain between our own two ears, Heather Monahan is joining us on the podcast this week to talk about how to handle those Villains. Heather is a FORCE for empowerment and confidence. Her mission is t...
Jan 14, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to 2022 and the kickoff four Season 4 of The Burn Podcast. Season 3 was absolutely incredible. I can’t thank each of YOU enough for listening and sharing these episodes. This season we are turning up the HEAT. To kick off this season I wanted to come to YOU 1-on-1 with a few things to help YOU set yourself up to win in 2022. Full episode now live on all podcast platforms and Youtube! The Burn Podcast, ignited by Punch’d Energy. https://www.puchdenergy.com ********************************...
Jan 07, 2022•13 min•Season 4Ep. 1
And just like that we’re coming into the last week of 2021. I want to take a moment to thank every single person involved with making #TheBurnPodcast possible. We had an INCREDIBLE lineup of guests this year and more people than ever listening to our show. We wanted to run a little recap episode this week as we highlight some of the most powerful moments from this past season. Thank each and every one of YOU for YOUR support and love. Here’s to BIG things coming in Season 4 🔥🔥🔥 Full recap of ...
Dec 31, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 52
We often talk about writing YOUR story, but have YOU actually taken the time to sit down and think about YOURS? This week on the show we wanted to jump all the way back to season 1 to revisit a conversation I think many of us need to hear. Sal Frisella is the President of @1stphorm, a devoted husband, and incredible father, but him and I go way back over 12 years now. This conversation is one of my favorites on the show and you’ll see why in the full episode. This one is about as RAW and REAL as...
Dec 24, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 51
If you’ve ever went though one of our “Standard Over Feelings” trainings, you will recognize this weeks guest on the show. I’ve used Claudio’s story inside of our trainings for years now as the incredible example of what it looks like to live to a standard. Claudio is a child of two immigrant parents who moved to the US to provide a better opportunity for their future generations. Today the founder of Gambin Financial Group, Claudio is one of the top Financial Advisors in the WORLD. This episode...
Dec 17, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 50
This week on The Burn Podcast we’re sitting down with my man Collin Henderson @collinhenderson He is the founder and CEO of Master Your Mindset, a speaker, author, and host of the Master Your Mindset podcast. This conversation dives DEEP into the growth and training process inside of a high performers mind. Collin takes us through his Burn but also how he’s been able to help so many people make transformations for themselves at a very high level. This is one you’ll definitely want to take notes ...
Dec 10, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 49
WHY ME? Typically this statement is used in pity or when we ask why something has come AGAINST us. John spins this question challenges YOU to do the same. Don’t use this question as a victim of the day, but as a VICTOR of the day. JohnOleary.inspires has lived through worse than most can imagine. 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. Through his FIGHT, John has developed a gift to share his story to help others over...
Dec 03, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 48
