The Long Burn
The Long Burn is a strategy-driven podcast for real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and high performers who want to achieve Financial Independence without burning out their health, relationships, or purpose along the way. Hosted by two entrepreneurs within the medical and wellness space, the show sits at the intersection of money, health, performance, and intentional living—breaking down how to build wealth, design leverage, stabilize mental and physical health, and ultimately live life on your own terms. Each episode delivers practical frameworks, candid conversations, and real-world playbooks around investing, healthcare optimization, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. The mission is simple: eliminate blind spots that quietly derail FIRE journeys and give listeners the tools to build sustainable wealth, resilient health, and long-term freedom.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 14 - Rodrick Smith - Quiet Leadership
Quiet Leadership: Pouring Time and Faith Into the Front LinesEpisode OverviewIn this episode, hosts Joel Malin and Dr. Jonathan Wade are joined by a special guest, Mr. Roderick Smith—a barber of 35 years, a local councilman...
Episode 13 - The Fear of Success: Identity Upgrade
he Identity Upgrade: Holding the Life You Are BuildingEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Joel Malin, LPC/LMHC and Dr. Jonathan Wade dive into part two of their series on The Fear of Success. While entrepreneurs often d...
Episode 12 - The Fear of Success
Raising Your Thermostat: Overcoming the Fear of SuccessEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Dr. Jonathan Wade and Joel Malin, LPC/LMHC explore a rarely discussed but highly destructive entrepreneurial obstacle: The Fear of S...
Episode 11 - Fathers and the Legacy Letter
Podcast Episode Summary: Honoring Father’s Day & The Legacy of DadsShow: The Long BurnHosts: Joel Malin (Licensed Professional Counselor) & Dr. Jonathan WadeThemes: Fatherhood, masculinity, self...
Episode 10 - Tunnel Vision and the Curse of the Time Traveler
In this episode, Joel and Jonathan explore the psychological traps of over-focusing on the future or the past. They discuss how professional stress, "destination addiction," and the inability to stay present can create a toxic cycle that robs i...
Episode 9 - The Crossroad of Fortune and Luck
Podcast Summary: The Long Burn (Episode 9)Hosts: Dr. Jonathan Wade & Joel MalinIn this episode, Jonathan and Joel trade their usual banter for a deep dive into how mindset and daily decisions dictate our long-term traje...
Episode 8 - Tim Jester - Financial Entrepreneur
The Long Burn – "Burning the Ships"Guest: Tim Jester, CFP and Founder of ITA Wealth PartnersIn this debut guest episode, hosts Joel Malin and Dr. Jonathan Wade (aka "Dirty Dr. Wade") sit down with Nashville-based financial ...
Episode 7 - You Don't Have a Time Problem, You Have a Priority Problem
Episode Overview: "You Don't Have a Time Problem, You Have a Priority Problem"The core message of this episode is that everyone has the same 24 hours in a day; the difference in outcomes lies in how those hours are prioritized. Th...
Episode 6 - The Family is the First Team
In this episode of The Long Burn, counselor Joel Malin and Dr. Jonathan Wade explore the concept of "the family as the first team," emphasizing that personal and professional success depends on domestic alignment. The hosts open...
Episode 5 - The Cancer of Self Doubt
This episode of The Long Burn marks a major milestone as Joel Malin returns from a brief hiatus following the birth of his son, Gideon Joseph Malin. The hosts use this life-altering event to pivot into a deep discussion on the <...
Episode 4 - Navigating Seasons in Life
This episode of The Long Burn finds Joel Malin in a state of high-alert "baby watch," with his wife’s due date just hours away. Meanwhile, Jonathan Wade reflects on the shifting seasons at his medical practice, Orchard Health. Using Jo...
Episode 3 - Health is the First System That Breaks
In this episode of The Long Burn, Joel Malin and Dr. Jonathan Wade dive into a critical yet often ignored aspect of professional success: Health is the first system to break and the last one people fix.Joel opens the show...
Episode 2 - Realizing Money Isn't the Hard Part
In this episode of The Long Burn, Joel Malin and Dr. Jonathan Wade explore a pivotal realization for any high-performer: The day you realize money isn't the hard part.While the "grind" of entrepreneurship often centers on...