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.

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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.

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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.

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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.

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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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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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.