The Burn Podcast by Ben Newman Resilience Redefined: Mental Toughness in Action
This episode of The Burn Podcast takes YOU inside the Mental Toughness Forum, where six powerhouse leaders share raw and unfiltered truths about resilience, discipline, and overcoming adversity.
Gary Kauffman opens up about success, naysayers, and the inner battles of self-doubt—teaching that real mental toughness means tuning out the noise and locking arms with people who fuel YOUR vision.
Shari Wenk, veteran sports agent and co-author with Tim Grover (Relentless and Winning), breaks down how to dominate rejection, silence the noise, and trust YOURSELF to push through no matter the odds.
Darren Woodson, Dallas Cowboys legend and 3-time Super Bowl Champion, reveals how real toughness begins after defeat—when YOU have to face the person in the mirror and decide to rise again.
Rudi Riekstins, high-performance coach and mentor, shares his personal journey from resentment and anger to rediscovering power, clarity, and peace—reminding us that YOU always have the choice to reclaim YOUR strength.
Kristy Kuhl uncovers the “rise reflex”—the subconscious ways we sabotage success—and how to override the patterns that hold YOU back from leveling up.
Sean O’Brien dives into the pursuit of better—showing how growth and fulfillment don’t come from single achievements, but from consistent focus and daily disciplines that outlast fleeting wins.
Together, these voices deliver a masterclass in what it really means to build grit, push through pain, and unlock YOUR next level. This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience, forged in the fire.
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