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 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 Burnup Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

    1h 2m

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

    59 min

  7. FEB 11

    (Ep. 56) American Ninja Mindset

    In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Wally Roskelley and they discuss the real mechanics of confidence, manifestation, and identity. Wally shares how defining who you are—not just what you want—creates momentum, courage, and consistency across fitness, business, and life. From building the world's largest Ninja Warrior gym to conquering fear on national television, Wally reveals how purpose, focus, and incremental advancement reshape outcomes. Adam weaves in his own journey through weight loss, addiction, divorce, and self-worth, highlighting how pain becomes fuel when identity shifts. This episode is a masterclass on leaning into fear, choosing growth over avoidance, and becoming the person capable of creating the life you envision.   About the Guest: Wally Roskelley is a successful entrepreneur, a professional keynote speaker, 3-time American Ninja Warrior, the 2024 Masters Ninja Athlete Games World Champion, and a struggling male model.   Key Takeaways: Identity drives behavior more powerfully than motivation. Manifestation begins with deciding who you are, not what you want. Fear is often a calling, not a warning. Confidence is built through action and stacked wins. Anxiety comes from imagining outcomes that haven't happened. Avoidance creates shame; movement creates momentum. Purpose gives discipline staying power when motivation fades. Dopamine shortcuts temporarily numb pain but deepen it long-term. Small daily actions compound into massive life change. Worth is a choice, not something earned through achievement. Growth requires rupture and the release of old identities. Pain becomes productive when you stop resisting it. Self-trust is forged by keeping promises to yourself. Parenting with purpose can radically change a child's trajectory. You become what you repeatedly declare and embody. Advancement—no matter how small—is the source of fulfillment.   Resources: Follow Adam Nugent on Instagram for more motivational content and insights Follow Wally Roskelley 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.

    53 min

  8. JAN 28

    (Ep. 55) How To Eliminate Suffering

    In this episode, host Adam Nugent challenges one of the most ingrained beliefs in personal development: that suffering is unavoidable. While pain is a natural part of being human, Adam explains why suffering is largely self-created through resistance, attachment, and refusal to accept what is. Using powerful personal stories—including addiction, financial collapse, and a flooded basement—he breaks down how acceptance instantly reduces emotional intensity and how avoidance multiplies pain into prolonged suffering. Adam also exposes how numbing behaviors temporarily relieve discomfort while quietly deepening it, and why real confidence is forged by moving through discomfort rather than escaping it.    Key Takeaways: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Most suffering comes from resisting reality. Acceptance immediately reduces emotional intensity. Awareness is the first step to any change. Avoidance multiplies pain into long-term suffering. Addiction is rooted in numbing uncomfortable emotions. Attachment to outcomes fuels frustration and despair. You cannot change the past—only your relationship to it. Everything in life is temporary, including emotions. Growth requires discomfort and rupture. Confidence is built by overcoming resistance. Keeping commitments to yourself builds self-trust. Victimhood prolongs suffering. You are the author of your story. Perspective determines emotional experience. You can choose to see life as happening for you.   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.

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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
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Burn Up

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