Harder Than Life

Harder Than Life

I’m Kelly Siegel, and this is Harder than Life. A podcast about self-love, self-awareness, business, and health. We tell outrageous stories and boil everything down to simple, practical advice you can start using today. Let’s get living!

Episodes

November 24, 2025 4 mins
Everyone celebrates the win, the promotion, the after-photo… But nobody celebrates the grind that made it possible. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel pulls back the curtain on the invisible work, the late nights, early mornings, discipline, and consistency that never make it to Instagram but build every success story you’ve ever admired. If you’re putting in work that nobody sees and wondering if it matters… this episode ...
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Most people start their week behind, stressed, and already reacting to chaos. You don’t have a motivation problem; you have a structure problem. In this episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down The Sunday Blueprint, his personal system for winning every single week before it starts. From planning your week to protecting your mornings, setting boundaries, and staying consistent, Kelly reveals the exact six-step process he uses to create ...
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You might know him from Scream, Malibu’s Most Wanted, or The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. But today, Jamie Kennedy isn’t joking. He’s fighting back. In this explosive episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with actor, comedian, and truth-teller Jamie Kennedy for a raw conversation about the government-created crisis that’s about to hit every American home: the HVAC refrigerant mandate. Jamie exposes how new policies are creating a $25 bi...
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November 17, 2025 4 mins
Everyone feels motivated on day one. Everyone feels excited when they start. But week three? That’s where dreams die. The moment when excitement fades, discipline is tested, and most people quit. Whether it’s fitness, business, journaling, meditation, sobriety, or any new habit, The Dip shows up like clockwork. Kelly reveals why this slump is actually proof you’re on the right path, and how to push through it with systems, discip...
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You’re not waiting to be chosen. You’re waiting to decide. In this raw and motivating solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the truth about success, confidence, and visibility: being somebody isn’t a gift you’re given, it’s a decision you make and repeat. Kelly shares his own story of waiting to be “discovered” and what finally shifted everything the day he stopped waiting for permission and started showing up like he belonged. ...
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You can reinvent yourself at any age. You can rebuild, rebrand, and rise again.. In this inspiring episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with Brande Roderick, actress, model, entrepreneur, and mom, to talk about resilience, confidence, and creating a life that’s Harder Than Life... From Baywatch to The Apprentice to building businesses and raising two sons, Brande shares how she turned setbacks into lessons, stayed grounded through f...
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You don’t need a cape, a medal, or a crowd to be courageous. You just need one small moment of bravery. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel. breaks down the power of micro courage, those quiet, unseen acts of bravery that completely change your life. Courage isn’t quitting your job or jumping out of planes. It’s showing up when no one’s watching. It’s saying “I need help.” It’s fixing what’s broken before it breaks you. I...
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November 6, 2025 12 mins
You don’t have a money problem or a people problem, you have a thinking problem. And that thinking started with your trauma. In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how trauma doesn’t just shape your past, it programs your future. From childhood chaos to addiction, Kelly reveals the mindset shifts and daily disciplines that turned his pain into power. You’ll learn how to stop repeating destructive cycles, rewire ...
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November 4, 2025 60 mins
Is what you're seeing even real? This video tackles the rise of AI news and deepfakes in political news, questioning how much of what we consume is manipulated fake news. You can’t silence the truth. You can only expose who’s afraid of it.. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with award-winning journalist and radio host Steve Gruber, a man who’s built his career on truth, grit, and courage.. They dive deep into the ...
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Being busy isn’t a badge of honor. It's a trap. In this short but powerful Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down one of the biggest lies in our culture: that being busy equals being productive. Spoiler alert — it doesn’t. From jam-packed calendars to endless emails and fake progress, Kelly exposes the illusion of progress and gives you a practical reset to focus on what actually moves the needle: impact, not motion. If yo...
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October 30, 2025 18 mins
Are you feeling drained and stuck? You’re not stuck because of your job. You’re not stuck because of your money. You’re stuck because of the people you keep around you. Cutting these ties is crucial to break free from a negative cycle and protect your emotional well-being, allowing you to reclaim your peace and energy. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel dives into the truth about toxic relationships. How they drain your ener...
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Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus. But in today’s world… the planets have changed. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with relationship legend Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, to explore how modern stress, hormones, and shifting gender roles are changing love as we know it. Dr. Gray breaks down how testosterone, estrogen, and communication shape attraction, ...
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It's time for a Hard Reset with Kelly Siegel, where we're discussing the hardest person to forgive: yourself! Using a mirror for self-reflection can be a powerful tool, especially when seeking forgiveness. Embrace personal growth and nurture self-love by shifting your mindset with daily motivation, and remember to practice self-forgiveness. Kelly Siegel breaks down how guilt keeps us stuck, what it really means to forgive yourself...
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October 23, 2025 15 mins
Let's drop the excuses and cut the BS; that voice holding you back is based in what is fear, not wisdom. It's time for unlearning those old patterns and making better decision making, because a fear-driven life isn't enjoyable. Embrace personal growth and ditch the anxiety by challenging those limiting beliefs with motivational speech. You don’t have a money problem. You don’t have a relationship problem. You have a thinking pro...
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October 21, 2025 71 mins
What does it mean to be a legendary father? Discover the profound impact of fatherhood and parenting. The absence of a father can significantly affect a child's mental health, as highlighted by statistics on fatherlessness in America. Remember, dads are important for teaching life lessons and instilling strong family values. In this emotional and raw conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge,...
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October 18, 2025 4 mins
Happy Monday, Harder Life Nation! Let's talk about setting up your day for success. Is it the perfect morning habits or your night routine that truly matters? Rethink your approach and consider how your mindset impacts your productivity and self-improvement journey. You’ve seen the Instagram-perfect morning routines: cold plunges, green smoothies, affirmations, sunrise meditations. But here’s the truth… your morning routine is on...
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When was the last time you truly played or laughed so hard your stomach hurt, felt completely free, and forgot about stress, bills, and responsibilities? In this powerful and uplifting solo episode, Kelly Siegel reminds us that healing doesn’t just happen in therapy, it happens in play, laughter, and freedom. From childhood trauma to adulthood burnout, Kelly shares his own struggle with “growing up too fast” and the lessons that t...
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October 14, 2025 60 mins
She had it all. Degrees from Harvard and Stanford, meetings with President Obama, a check from Beyoncé, and a company that saved over one million babies. But behind the accolades, Jane Chen was crumbling. In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with Jane, cofounder of Embrace Global and author of Like a Wave We Break to uncover the truth about success, trauma, healing, and the brutal but beautiful work o...
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Welcome to The Hard Reset, your Monday mindset upgrade with Kelly Siegel. This week’s message is simple but powerful: stop chasing likes and start earning respect. Whether it's in business, parenting, or personal relationships, the constant need to be liked is destroying your leadership, your confidence, and your growth. Kelly breaks down why people-pleasing is a weakness in disguise and how standing firm in your values is the r...
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The single most important decision you’ll ever make isn’t about your career, money, or house, it’s about who you choose as your partner. In this solo coaching episode, Kelly Siegel gets real about toxic relationships, healthy partnerships, and why the right person can multiply your peace, purpose, and profits. With raw honesty, Kelly shares his own painful experiences with chaos at home and how finding alignment in love completely...
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