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

July 17, 2025 16 mins
What if your legacy isn’t something you leave behind—but something you build every single day? In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel opens up like never before. From his childhood in the streets of South Warren to surviving trauma, addiction, and self-doubt, Kelly shares the raw truth about what it really takes to rewrite your story and become the hero of your own life. This isn’t just motivation—it’s a call to ACTION. Top...
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What if your heartbreak wasn’t a failure but a wake-up call to finally heal? In this incredibly raw episode of Harder Than Life, Stephan Speaks, relationship coach, bestselling author, and emotional intelligence expert joins Kelly to break down modern dating struggles, self-sabotage, intimacy, and the exact process for finally healing your heart. This isn’t your typical dating talk. It’s a spiritual reset disguised as a relationsh...
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In a world obsessed with overnight success, what if the true secret to transformation lies in the quiet, consistent adjustments you make every single day? Join Kelly Siegel on The Heart and Life Podcast as he dives deep into the profound truth that small changes lead to massive, life-altering results. From building a successful business (NTM) over years of discipline to mastering physical and emotional health through daily habits...
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What if your biggest failures were actually divine setups for the life you really want? Former pro soccer player turned powerhouse mortgage executive and coach, Brian Covey, joins Harder Than Life to break down what it takes to thrive in business, faith, fatherhood, and fitness especially when the world counts you out. From being fired at his peak, to rebuilding as a values-driven leader, Brian’s story is a blueprint for turning p...
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Ready for a true transformation that builds you up, inside and out? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel shares his incredible 5-day ProLon fasting journey. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about embracing discipline, understanding your body's natural power, and pushing through discomfort to achieve lasting results and profound calmness. Whether you're curious about fasting, seeking mental clari...
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July 1, 2025 65 mins
What if your “casual” drinking habit is the invisible ceiling holding back your business, your energy, your relationships and your legacy? James Swanwick, bestselling author of Clear and founder of Project 90, joins Harder Than Life for a raw, science-backed, and empowering conversation about how rethinking your relationship with alcohol can unlock the life you were meant to live. No shame, no preaching, just powerful truth from t...
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You can’t inject your way to self-respect. In this controversial and unfiltered episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel takes on the growing obsession with shortcuts, specifically GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. This isn’t a conversation about shame. It’s about discipline, ownership, and choosing the harder path that actually builds strength. Whether you’re numbing with meds, booze, Netflix, or excuses, this epi...
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What if the hardest-working person isn’t actually the most successful one? In this unfiltered and mindset-shifting episode, we welcome Craig Ballantyne, bestselling author of The Perfect Day Formula, Unstoppable, and The Dark Side of Discipline. Often called “the most disciplined man alive,” Craig tears apart hustle myths, cold plunge fads, and the idea that discipline means doing more. Spoiler: it’s about doing less, but better....
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This is the most vulnerable I’ve ever been. And it might be exactly what you need to hear. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel opens up about the childhood trauma, betrayal, and heartbreak that shaped his life and the exact steps he took to break the cycle, reclaim his power, and become the man he is today. If you’ve ever felt lost, unlovable, or stuck in your past… this episode is your permission sl...
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What if the secret to unlocking your highest potential wasn’t found in doing more, but in doing less with greater intention? In this episode of Harder Than Life, we sit down with Kyle Newell, aka The Panda Man, a fasting pioneer, high-performance coach, and bestselling author of The Panda Diet. From 72-hour fasts to the controversial “Indigo Panda Challenge,” Kyle shares how he uses discomfort, solitude, and discipline to build un...
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Your mindset is either your greatest WEAPON or your biggest LIABILITY. In this no-BS episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel breaks down how to optimize your mindset so you can perform at a level most people never even touch. From mental traps to daily rituals, this episode is packed with the real tools to stop spiraling, start thinking clearly, and operate like a high-performer every single day. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Th...
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What if the hardest things you’ve ever been through could become the exact tools that help you heal others? Ashley Maland, host of This Is Where We Heal, survivor of abuse, and truth-telling healer with over 500k+ followers, joins Harder Than Life to tell her unfiltered story of trauma, survival, healing, and rising into power. From teenage abuse to sexual assault, emotional breakdowns to viral breakthroughs, Ashley’s journey is a...
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Pain isn’t your prison, it’s your POWER. In this raw and revealing episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel unpacks how adversity isn’t something to run from, it’s where your real strength is born. Whether you're battling through personal pain, professional setbacks, or just life’s nonstop punches, this episode gives you the tools to transform suffering into success. If you're tired of pretending you're fine, if you’re ready t...
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What if innovation isn’t about invention but about impact? In this powerhouse episode, former Microsoft innovation director JoAnn Garbin joins Harder Than Life to share behind-the-scenes stories of billion-dollar breakthroughs, including the game-changing regenerative data center. Now the founder of Regenerist Labs, JoAnn’s mission is clear: build the future and the people who will lead it. From rethinking how we design teams, f...
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Overwhelmed by nonstop change? You’re not broken. The game just keeps changing. In this high-energy episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel delivers a masterclass for anyone trying to keep up in today’s fast-moving world especially in tech, cybersecurity, or high-pressure leadership roles. From AI breakthroughs to zero-day cyber threats, the pace is brutal. But with the right mindset, systems, and strategy, you can stop survi...
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What if your chaos isn’t a curse but a calling to HEAL? In this deeply moving episode, Dana Grant, master life & business coach, author of The Truth Within the Lie, and founder of Cauliflower Foods shares her raw, life-altering journey from trauma, betrayal, and illness to empowerment, purpose, and truth. From surviving deep abandonment wounds and ending a 30-year marriage to rebuilding her health and helping thousands reclaim ...
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Overwhelmed by nonstop change? You’re not broken. The game just keeps changing. In this high-energy episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel delivers a masterclass for anyone trying to keep up in today’s fast-moving world especially in tech, cybersecurity, or high-pressure leadership roles. From AI breakthroughs to zero-day cyber threats, the pace is brutal. But with the right mindset, systems, and strategy, you can stop survi...
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What if you could reset your metabolism, protect your muscle, boost energy, and even reverse your biological age in just 5 days? Renee Fitton, Director of Education at ProLon and expert in longevity-focused nutrition, joins Harder Than Life to break down the science behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD)—a revolutionary health protocol that’s changing the way we think about aging, fat loss, gut health, and performance. Whether ...
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Tired of building your dream while feeling completely ALONE? In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel gets real about something every entrepreneur feels but few talk about: the crushing loneliness that comes with chasing greatness. You're grinding, growing, pushing your limits… and yet, no one around you truly understands. This isn't about being weak. It's about being human. And it's time we STOP pretending we can do it ...
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What if your greatest pain could become your ultimate superpower? Devin Johnson, visionary entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Sales AI, sits down with Harder Than Life for a raw, brutally honest conversation about trauma, hustle, legacy, and spiritual alignment. From flipping sneakers to escape poverty to building a 9-figure company, Devin’s story is proof that you can rise from anything if you’re willing to get real, stay dis...
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