Battle Harder

🔥 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...

💥 EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhat happens when you're left with nothing—no money, no support, and no one to call? In this raw and unapologetically honest episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with ZY, a powerhouse mindset disruptor and success catalyst who turned abandonment and heartbreak into fuel for a global transformation movement.ZY opens up about the night she was kicked out with nowhere to go, crying alone ...

🎙 "Story time. I lost my first business during COVID. Rock bottom wasn’t a moment—it was a season. And just when I thought I was climbing out, life stacked the deck against me again. I entered a $20K pitch competition, put my heart on the table—and didn’t win. No funding. No recognition. And yeah, I’m not a doctor, I don’t have the letters behind my name… but I do have the experience. I’ve lived it. Bled for it. Fought throug...

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I open up like never before. I take you inside the workshop where I shared my journey—from battling through trauma to building a life rooted in strength, purpose, and transformation.

This isn’t just another motivational talk. It’s a deep dive into the real, painful moments that shaped me—and the mindset shifts, tools, and personal development practices that helped me rebuild. I talk about the...

If you think Memorial Day is just a day off, this episode is for you.I’m here to set the record straight—and tell you what it really means to carry the memory of fallen brothers.I served 10 years in the Navy. Ten years of waking up before the sun, moving with precision, and living by a code most people don’t understand. Ten years of structure, sacrifice, and service—on land, at sea, and sometimes in places we weren’t even supposed ...

What happens when the mission ends, but the war inside you doesn’t? In this raw, no-BS episode, Army veteran Adam Peters shares how he spiraled into depression, gained 100 pounds, and nearly lost himself after leaving the military — until a life-altering trip to Peru changed everything. From ayahuasca to discipline, from suicidal thoughts to leading a national movement, Adam reveals how he rebuilt his identity brick by brick. If yo...

In this episode, I sit down with G. Michael Hopf—a USA Today bestselling author, Marine

Corps veteran, and the mind behind The New World series. But today, we're not just talking

about post-apocalyptic fiction—we dive into the personal battles that shaped Michael’s life.

From overcoming obesity as a teen to reframing pain as a powerful teacher, Michael shares how

discipline and consistency have helped him level up and reach new hei...

"What if everything you took for granted—walking, talking, even smiling—was taken from you overnight? Would you crumble... or would you fight like hell to rebuild?
In this episode of Battle Harder, I sit down with Dan MacQueen, a man who faced death, lost it all, and clawed his way back—one painful, defiant step at a time.
This is more than a comeback story. It’s a battle plan for anyone ready to stop surviving and start...

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In this empowering episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with Renée, a

transformational coach, author, and counselor who spent 40 years trapped in the cycle of diet yo-

yoing and self-sabotage. Renée shares her personal battle with comfort eating, how she faced the

emotional triggers behind it, and the steps she took to reclaim her health and happiness.

Together, we dive into what it really means to ...

This week, we sit down with Robert B. Foster, speaker, author, and host of the Shut Up and

GRIND podcast, to explore how life’s toughest moments can shape your greatest strength.

From being told he’d never amount to anything to overcoming the fear of public speaking,

Robert shares how he rewrote his story—from restaurant manager to motivational powerhouse.

We dive into the real pain: watching his father die, donating a kidney to his si...