Burn Up

Adam Nugent
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I'm not here to sugarcoat anything—I'm a single father who survived divorce, extreme heartache, limiting beliefs, and the collapse of my successful company. I've battled my weight, peaking at nearly 350 pounds, and faced such darkness that I nearly ended my own life. But today, I'm a transformed man with purpose. This podcast is your wake-up call. Join me to get inspired and hear tales from warriors who've faced their fears and failures and overcame the impossible. If I can do it, you can do it. Freedom is in the fire. Welcome - to the Burn Up Podcast!

  1. APR 29

    He Cheated Death 11 Times

    Episode 64 He has almost died 11 times. Not metaphorically. Eleven times something should have ended him. And he is still here, 68 years old, in the best shape of his life, building something that helps other people survive their own version of impossible.3 Adam first met Bob over 10 years ago. In this episode, Bob walks through two of his eleven close calls, including a head-on collision in Wind River Canyon where he was ejected from the car, flew horizontally through the air, and stood up on the road while a highway patrolman said he had never seen anything like it in 26 years. Bob now hosts, A Close Call with Death, a podcast where he interviews people who survived the unsurvivable. In this conversation, he shares what he has found runs through every single one of those people. No regrets. A gratitude for life that was not there before. And a deep desire to serve others that the experience created. Adam and Bob also go deep on what it takes to stay in the fight long enough for the miracle to arrive. Why surrender is sometimes the only move. How to stop living in resistance to what already happened. What earning a physical transformation actually takes. And why the people who have lost limbs consistently say they would not trade the experience for anything. Bob is 68, has logged 1,600 Orange Theory workouts, and wakes up every day grateful he is alive. That gratitude is not accidental. This episode is about how you build it, and what it costs. The best version of your life is waiting on the other side of what you are still avoiding.   Resources: Follow Adam Nugent on Instagram for more motivational content and insights Follow Bob Howard's Podcast, A Close Call with Death, here. Learn about Adam Nugent's work and podcast at Burn Up Podcast. For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burn Up Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

    1 hr

  2. APR 15

    What's The Story You're Telling Yourself?

    Episode 63 There is a story running in the background of everything you do. You did not write it. But you have been living it your entire life. Adam was in his late thirties before anyone ever asked him if he felt worthy of love. He had no answer. That silence is where this episode begins. In this episode, Adam goes alone into the one belief that sits underneath almost every ceiling a man hits, every marriage that goes cold, every addiction that takes hold. He talks about where the story of not enough comes from, how it gets passed down without anyone realizing it, and what it actually takes to rewrite it. He also talks about his 18-year-old son Kingston, who this week said out loud that he lacks self-worth and what that moment meant. The formula is simple. The work is not. But Adam has done it, and he has watched men do it at 18 and at 50, and he will tell you exactly what it costs and what it returns. The freedom you are searching for is in what you are avoiding. The Burn Up Podcast is built for men who have lived something real or are living it right now. Every conversation pulls back the curtain on what it actually costs to build something, lose it, and come back stronger. No highlight reel. No performance. Just the truth. CONNECT WITH ADAM:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/adamnugent Website: https://burnup.com Substack: https://substack.com/@adamenugent

    43 min

  3. APR 1

    Prison Set Him Free. Success Was the Real Sentence.

    Episode 62 Jared Deveraux had the house, the trucks, the company logos blazed across everything. On paper, he was building something. Inside, he was performing. And the performance was costing him more than he knew. Then the money ran out. The choices caught up. And a man who spent years tying his worth to what others could see went to prison for five years on a 20-year sentence. In this episode, Jared doesn't sanitize it. He talks about what actually drove the fraud — not greed, but people pleasing. The chameleon. The inability to say no. A lifetime of micro-decisions that add up to a moment you can't walk back from. He also talks about what came after. A private prison in Eagle Pass, Texas. A chain of coincidences so unlikely they can only be called something else. Walking out the gate with nothing — and two people standing there ready to give him a life back. His closing advice? Be Evel Knievel. The man didn't become a legend because he always landed. He became a legend because he always got back up. This conversation will find you exactly when you need it. The Burn Up Podcast is built for men who have lived something real — or are living it right now. Every conversation pulls back the curtain on what it actually costs to build something, lose it, and come back stronger. No highlight reel. No performance. Just the truth.   Resources: Follow Adam Nugent on Instagram for more motivational content and insights Follow Jared Devereaux on Instagram  Learn about Adam Nugent's work and podcast at Burn Up Podcast. For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burn Up Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

    1h 2m

  4. MAR 25

    (Ep. 61) The Reckoning Is Coming

    In this episode, host Adam Nugent delivers a wake-up call about the uncertainty, chaos, and "reckoning" he believes is unfolding globally—from war and economic instability to misinformation and rapid technological disruption. Rather than focusing on external fear, Adam brings the conversation inward, challenging men to examine their identity, integrity, and daily habits under pressure. He exposes how most people cope through numbing behaviors—food, porn, substances, distraction—and why those patterns will only intensify in uncertain times. He introduces a practical framework for breaking addictive cycles through awareness, non-judgment, and emotional regulation, while emphasizing radical honesty as the foundation for navigating chaos. This episode is a call to become disciplined, adaptable, and grounded—because in a world you can't control, who you are is everything.   Key Takeaways: You cannot control the world—only how you show up. Chaos creates opportunity for those who are prepared. Most people cope with stress through numbing behaviors. Addiction is often emotional avoidance in disguise. Awareness is the first step to breaking destructive patterns. You must recognize when you're using something to avoid feeling. Radical honesty is the foundation of personal freedom. The truth will always catch up—delay only increases pain. Your business problems often reflect internal misalignment. Discipline matters most during uncertain and stressful seasons. Physical health directly impacts emotional resilience. Identity tied to external systems creates instability. Adaptability is required in a rapidly changing world. AI and disruption will reward those willing to evolve. You must create new emotional baselines without dopamine crutches. Growth requires facing discomfort instead of escaping it.   Resources: Follow Adam Nugent on Instagram for more motivational content and insights  Learn about Adam Nugent's work at the Burn Up Website. For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burnup Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

    44 min

  5. MAR 11

    (Ep. 60) The Long Game of Greatness

    In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Bryce Prescott, executive coach, podcast host, and founder of Media Automated and The LAB With Bryce Prescott, and they discuss the realities behind building meaningful work, creating powerful podcasts, and becoming the man you're meant to be. Bryce shares lessons from over a decade in podcasting, why most podcasts fail before ten episodes, and how persistence separates professionals from amateurs. The conversation also dives into personal growth, identity, relationships, and the internal work required to build purpose-driven success. This episode pulls back the curtain on resilience, self-awareness, and playing the long game in life and business.   Key Takeaways: Most people quit long before success becomes possible. Podcasting—and success in general—is a long game. The market isn't as saturated as people think; quality stands out. Experience trumps certifications in meaningful coaching work. Authentic conversations create deeper connection and impact. Meaning isn't discovered; it's created and tested through living. Personal growth often comes through relationship struggles and self-reflection. Empathy without boundaries becomes poison disguised as compassion and care. Identity and purpose evolve through experience, not overnight. Confidence is forged by repeatedly walking through your own hell. The best creators focus on improving their craft rather than chasing trends. Resources: Follow Adam Nugent on Instagram for more motivational content and insights Follow Bryce Prescott on Instagram  Join The LAB With Bryce Prescott on Instagram  Learn about Adam Nugent's work and podcast at Burn Up Podcast. For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burnup Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

    1h 2m

  6. MAR 4

    (Ep. 59) Rebuilding After Burning It All Down

    In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Zac Ross and they discuss a life marked by extreme highs, devastating collapses, ego-driven success, addiction cycles, and spiritual awakening. From gang involvement and drug abuse to touring the world in music, building multimillion-dollar solar organizations, and losing everything, Zac shares the brutal truth behind repeated self-sabotage and the core wound of "not enough." The conversation explores worthiness, fatherhood, ego death, and what it really means to rebuild from the ground up. This episode isn't about overnight success — it's about transformation through humility, ownership, and choosing growth when comfort is no longer an option.   Key Takeaways: Success without self-worth eventually collapses. Ego can build empires — and destroy them. The "not enough" wound drives more behavior than most men realize. Addiction isn't always substances — it can be money, status, or applause. You can reinvent yourself — but you can't outrun yourself. Pride keeps you stuck; humility creates momentum. True transformation requires letting part of you die. Fatherhood can shift purpose more than any paycheck. Comfort zones quietly sabotage growth. Identity tied to achievement is fragile. Isolation amplifies shame and stagnation. Men often disappear when they're hurting. Divine intervention often looks like disruption. Serving others is the fastest path back to alignment. Hard seasons expose unfinished business. You cannot build sustainably on ego-driven motives.   Resources: Follow Adam Nugent on Instagram for more motivational content and insights Follow Zac Ross on Instagram  Learn about Adam Nugent's work and podcast at Burn Up Podcast. For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burnup Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

    1h 9m

  7. FEB 25

    (Ep. 58) From Near Death To New Identity

    In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Sean Kimsey and they discuss Sean's powerful story of survival, identity collapse, and rebuilding life after unimaginable adversity. From devastating motorcycle accidents and near-death experiences to divorce, depression, and moments of suicidal ideation, Sean shares the raw truth behind the physical and emotional battles most people never see. They unpack how identity, worthiness, and self-talk shape recovery—and why healing requires facing darkness instead of avoiding it. They also dive into tools for navigating mental health, reframing pain, and separating who you are from what you've been through.    Key Takeaways: Most people only see success—not the suffering behind it. Identity can collapse after divorce, trauma, or major life changes. Near-death experiences can create both physical and emotional rebuilding. Recovery is layered—physical healing does not equal emotional healing. Pain becomes transformational when reframed with purpose. Mental health struggles often begin long before major life events. Suicidal ideation comes from disconnection—not selfishness. Healing starts when you separate who you are from what happened to you. Self-worth cannot be tied to status, marriage, or achievement. Tools like breathwork, movement, and self-dialogue can shift emotional states quickly. Avoidance prolongs suffering; presence reduces it. Authenticity attracts the right people and releases the wrong ones. True masculinity includes vulnerability and emotional honesty. Growth often begins when resistance finally breaks. Support matters—but personal responsibility drives transformation. Showing up daily, even imperfectly, builds resilience over time.   Resources: Follow Adam Nugent on Instagram for more motivational content and insights Follow Sean Kimsey on Instagram  Learn about Adam Nugent's work and podcast at Burn Up Podcast. For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burnup Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

    1h 1m

  8. FEB 18

    (Ep. 57) Truth Is The Only Way Out

    In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Jeff Richins of Heroes Coaching to explore the brutal realities of addiction, identity collapse, and the freedom that comes through radical honesty. Jeff shares his journey from years of meth addiction, incarceration, and destructive behavior to a life rooted in sobriety, service, and masculine accountability. Together, they unpack how secrets, shame, and avoidance create cracks in a man's foundation—and why true healing begins the moment truth is spoken out loud. The conversation dives into awareness, nervous-system regulation, addiction patterns beyond substances, and the difference between sobriety and true recovery.    Key Takeaways: Every addiction is rooted in avoidance and emotional numbing. Radical accountability is the gateway to spiritual awakening. Secrets create cracks that eventually collapse your foundation. Sobriety alone is not recovery—growth requires identity work. Truth spoken out loud removes shame faster than silence ever will. Awareness is the first step toward changing destructive patterns. Many men don't know who they are beyond roles or addictions. Confidence is built through integrity and kept commitments. Emotional reactions reveal unresolved inner conflicts. The "comfortable hell" keeps people stuck longer than pain itself. Recovery is defined by how you respond—not what happens to you. Masculine healing requires facing darkness, not avoiding it. Self-worth must come from within, not external validation. Small actions compound into massive identity shifts. Fitness and physical health accelerate emotional recovery. Freedom comes when identity separates from past mistakes.   Resources: Follow Adam Nugent on Instagram for more motivational content and insights Follow Jeff Richins on Instagram  Learn about Adam Nugent's work and podcast at Burn Up Podcast. For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burnup Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

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I'm not here to sugarcoat anything—I'm a single father who survived divorce, extreme heartache, limiting beliefs, and the collapse of my successful company. I've battled my weight, peaking at nearly 350 pounds, and faced such darkness that I nearly ended my own life. But today, I'm a transformed man with purpose. This podcast is your wake-up call. Join me to get inspired and hear tales from warriors who've faced their fears and failures and overcame the impossible. If I can do it, you can do it. Freedom is in the fire. Welcome - to the Burn Up Podcast!

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  • Creator
    Adam Nugent
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Burn Up