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
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 • 69 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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October 16, 2025 • 16 mins
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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October 13, 2025 • 4 mins
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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October 9, 2025 • 18 mins
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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October 7, 2025 • 50 mins
He’s built a $5B real estate empire, raised $1.6B from investors, and turned the 10X mindset into a global movement. But behind the jets, books, and stages, Grant Cardone is as real as it gets. He shares the wins, the mistakes, the addictions, and the lessons that built his legacy.
In this powerhouse conversation with Kelly Siegel, Grant dives deep into Bitcoin, real estate, money, marriage, fatherhood, AI, and the discipline it t...
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October 6, 2025 • 3 mins
Your circle is either building your future or breaking it.
In today’s episode of The Hard Reset, Kelly Siegel challenges you to take a hard look at your inner circle. Who’s lifting you up… and who’s dragging you down?
Let’s be real… energy vampires, chronic complainers, and drama addicts are destroying your momentum. If you don’t start setting boundaries, you’ll never rise to the level you’re meant to reach.
Kelly shares persona...
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October 2, 2025 • 15 mins
Your future isn’t determined by your IQ, your bank account, or even your talent. It’s determined by your squad.
In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how to build your Power Squad and why cutting out negativity (even from family) is non-negotiable.
If you’ve ever felt held back by toxic relationships, energy vampires, or friends who normalize mediocrity, this episode gives you the blueprint for upgrading your circle, pro...
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September 30, 2025 • 61 mins
He’s one of the fastest men in history. Justin Gatlin is an Olympic gold medalist, 5-time Olympic medalist, World Champion, and the only sprinter to defeat Usain Bolt on the world stage. But his story is about far more than speed. It’s about resilience, reinvention, and mental toughness.
In this inspiring conversation with Kelly Siegel, Justin opens up about his Olympic journey, battling boos from a stadium of 100,000 fans, overco...
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September 29, 2025 • 3 mins
Welcome back to The Hard Reset, your Monday morning mindset shift with Kelly Siegel.
This week, we tackle a universal struggle: rejection. Whether in business, relationships, or life, you will hear “no.” The difference between success and failure? How you respond.
Kelly shares personal stories from the sales floor to heartbreaks, and delivers a no-nonsense reset to help you turn rejection into redirection. If you’ve ever been gh...
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September 25, 2025 • 22 mins
We all get stuck. Fear, comfort, distractions, numbing habits, they keep us spinning on life’s hamster wheel. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel gets real about what’s holding you back and gives you the exact steps to break free.
From numbing emotions with alcohol to rebuilding discipline through a 90-Day Reset Plan, Kelly shares battle-tested strategies for facing the truth, cutting the noise, and creating a daily system that act...
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September 23, 2025 • 58 mins
From being labeled the “slow kid” to becoming a world pro strongman champion, IFBB pro bodybuilder, and pro wrestler in Japan and North Korea, Jon Andersen has lived a life built on grit, discipline, and doing what others won’t.
In this powerhouse conversation, Jon and Kelly Siegel go deep into mental toughness, daily discipline, reprogramming limiting beliefs, and why doing hard things every day is the only way to build the life ...
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September 22, 2025 • 4 mins
Welcome to The Hard Reset, your Monday morning wake-up call with Kelly Siegel.
In this quick-hit solo episode, Kelly drops a simple but powerful truth: the first hour of your day defines the rest of it. Whether you’re stuck in the snooze cycle or just feeling behind in life, this reset will help you take back control starting tomorrow morning.
Kelly shares his personal 3-step morning routine that primes him for success in busine...
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September 18, 2025 • 24 mins
Every single one of us carries scars. Some visible, most invisible. While the world calls them weaknesses, they are proof you survived.
In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares his personal story of childhood trauma, addiction, and chaos and how he transformed pain into purpose. Alongside lessons from icons like Oprah, Eminem, The Rock, and Nelson Mandela, Kelly reveals the daily practices and mindset shifts that turn wo...
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September 16, 2025 • 62 mins
He’s the only leader to serve as CEO of two Fortune 500 giants—Siemens in Germany and Alcoa in the U.S. He’s advised U.S. presidents, mentored leaders worldwide, and now invests in cutting-edge biotech and technology. But what drives Klaus Kleinfeld isn’t just business success, it’s leading to thrive.
In this masterclass conversation, Klaus shares the lessons from nearly 40 years at the top: why emotional intelligence often trumps...
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September 11, 2025 • 20 mins
In a world full of fake filters, highlight reels, and leaders hiding behind spin, people are starving for realness. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel gets raw about why transparency and authenticity aren’t weaknesses. They’re your superpowers.
From leading through lawsuits, addiction, and business crises, Kelly reveals the battle-tested blueprint for building trust, inspiring loyalty, and leading powerfully from the trenches. If ...
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September 9, 2025 • 69 mins
She’s sold over $2.5 billion in products, starred on 197 infomercials, trained over 77,000 students, and built a multimillion-dollar company with her daughter. But behind the success, Forbes Riley’s story is one of grit, resilience, and reinvention.
From being bullied as a lonely kid with braces to winning beauty pageants, surviving near-death experiences, witnessing the Las Vegas shooting, and flipping a bus crash into a bodybuil...
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September 4, 2025 • 21 mins
Life will hit you and it’s not a matter of if, but when. Business failures, personal loss, heartbreak, or unexpected chaos… all of us will face storms. The difference between breaking and breaking through is whether you have a plan.
In this raw and practical solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares the Harder Than Life Plan, a proven 3-step blueprint to rise stronger every time adversity comes your way. These principles helped Kelly over...
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