Battle Harder

You’ve fought battles most people never see. Today’s guest, Brandon Held—Air Force and Army veteran, podcaster, and life coach—opens up about career derailments, multiple divorces, corporate layoffs, and a suicide attempt…and how he rebuilt with gratitude, discipline, and a mission to help others (especially veterans) step back from the ledge.We get real about broken systems, fatherhood, co-parenting, mental health, and why stackin...

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🚨 Welcome to the very first episode of the Battle Ready Series on the Battle Harder Podcast. 🚨
Too many people are drowning in podcasts, books, YouTube videos, motivational quotes, and endless social media clips… yet they still feel stuck.
Here’s the truth: you don’t have an information problem — you have an action problem.
In this s...

On this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with a guest whose life story shatters stigma and flips pain into power. Once surviving as an escort, she found herself cracked open by what she calls a “quadruple heartbreak.” Instead of staying broken, she turned curiosity into her compass—studying biochemistry, self-awareness, and emotional excavation without a formal degree.

Her journey is proof that you don’t nee...

What happens when survival mode becomes your normal? For Amanda Bearce, growing up with a father battling addiction and mental illness meant living in constant fear and fight-or-flight. But when she became a mother, Amanda knew the cycle had to end.In this raw and empowering episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Amanda opens up about:The trauma-filled childhood that shaped her outlook on lifeThe turning point that forced her to cho...

In this powerful episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, we sit down with Brian Parana—a transformative health and lifestyle coach for high performers—to unpack how adversity shaped his mission to help others rise.From growing up without parental involvement to building two businesses while raising four kids, Brian’s story is a testament to what happens when pain becomes your catalyst

.We dig into what it really means to turn pain int...

When Dr. Ryan Gottfredson was unexpectedly fired from Gallup, it wasn’t just a career shake-up—it was a catalyst for profound personal transformation. In this powerful conversation, Coach Rob and Dr. Gottfredson unpack how adversity can become a “heat experience” that ignites growth from the inside out.Discover the four core mindsets that silently shape your success, why leadership starts with being before doing, and how healing pa...

What if pain wasn’t your enemy—but your training partner?

In this powerful episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Ironman athlete and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach Colin C. Thompson shares the mindset that transformed his 50th birthday into a full-on life reset. From endurance races in Taiwan to the mental battles we all face daily, Colin teaches us how to build mental fitness—the ability to stay grounded, resilient, and focu...

What happens after you've lost it all—your health, your marriage, your purpose? For Dr. Chad Scott, the answer came from facing death head-on and finding meaning in the shadows. In this gripping episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob dives deep with the therapist-turned-pilot-turned-author who survived a liver transplant and emerged with a mission: explore the darkest places on earth to reclaim the light within.

From st...

Mr. Whiskey’s story is not one of victimhood—it’s one of violent beginnings, raw truth, and the relentless pursuit of healing. From surviving a toxic home and joining the Navy at 17, to navigating addiction, faith, and identity, this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast digs deep into the cost of childhood trauma—and the power of discipline to transform it.Now a veteran, speaker, comedian, and host of the Couple O’ Nukes podcast, M...

acob Hiers is a father, husband, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder who's turned his pain into power. In this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Jacob opens up about unknowingly battling alcoholism while raising a family and running a business—until the birth of his second child forced a moment of truth.
We talk about the exact mindset shifts that pulled him out of the darkness, how fitness became the foundation of his transfo...

🔥 Guest: Sean Whalen🦁 CEO – Lions Not Sheep📍 Recorded Live | Salt Lake City🎯 Theme: From Breakdown to Breakthrough — Becoming a Free ManEpisode Summary:In this powerful episode, Coach Rob goes one-on-one with the raw, real, and relentlessly unapologetic Sean Whalen, founder of Lions Not Sheep. They dive deep into the battles men fight silently—divorce, fatherhood, building businesses while bleeding inside—and what it takes to c...

🔥 Host: Coach Rob | Battle Harder PodcastIn this raw and powerful episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Donavin Britt shares what it means to become a dangerous, disciplined, and good man. A father. A protector. A warrior forged through trials.We dive deep into:⚔️ How to lead as a man in a broken society🛡️ Why self-defense isn’t a sport—it’s survival👊 Training women to fight back after trauma🧠 Developing the mindset of a ...

After 30 years of service as a police officer, Mike Morgan didn’t just walk away with a badge—he walked away with trauma, emotional scars, and an identity crisis that nearly broke him. But it wasn’t until he watched a Navy SEAL cry on the Shawn Ryan Show that he finally gave himself permission to feel.In this raw and powerful episode, Mike shares how growing up under verbal abuse and surviving the trauma of the job led him to a bre...

This week on The Battle Harder Podcast, we go deep with Cole Grace, a combat veteran who faced down IEDs in Iraq, then fought a more dangerous war within himself. Cole opens up about the invisible wounds left by childhood trauma, war, addiction, and suicidal ideation. But this isn’t a story of staying broken—it’s one of rebuilding from the inside out.You’ll hear how a 6-figure career and tropical reloca...

On this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob welcomes underground hip-hop legend, author, and founder of 55 Strong — Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2011, B-Cide refused to fold. Instead, he weaponized his pain and turned it into purpose.From the unforgiving grind of the music industry to the daily war with a chronic illness, B-Cide shares how he built mental toughness, created a brand r...

In this raw and unfiltered episode, I sit down with professional boxer Fred Johnson—a man who knows what it means to fight battles both in and out of the ring.

Fred opens up about his journey from street fights to sanctioned bouts, and how boxing became more than a sport—it became survival, discipline, and redemption. We dig into the mindset it takes to prepare for war, the pressure of performing when the world’s watching, and the r...

In this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with Kevin Palmieri—Founder, CSO, and Host of the global Top 100 podcast Next Level University. With over 2,000 episodes heard in 175+ countries, Kevin opens up about his early battles with imposter syndrome, suicidal thoughts, and the brutal journey to becoming a full-time podcaster and entrepreneur.This isn’t just another success story—it’s a raw, heart-driven conv...

In this episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with Melodie—a powerhouse of intellect, empathy, and inner transformation. After facing personal trauma that once left her shattered, Melodie chose to fight back—not with bitterness, but with curiosity, science, and soul.Now a podcast host, thought leader, and mental health advocate, Melodie blends neuroscience, spirituality, and lived experience to help others recon...

🎙 Father’s Day Special: Brotherhood, Battle, and FatherhoodGuest: Steven Lane – Navy Veteran, Father, and Lifelong Brother-in-ArmsIn this powerful Father’s Day episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, I sit down with my best friend and fellow veteran, Steven Lane. We go deep into what it means to lead as fathers—especially in the wake of our military experience—and how that shapes the way we show up for our children today.From deploy...