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

June 19, 2025 27 mins
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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Multiple streams of income? Or multiple streams of distraction? In this brutally honest episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel takes a sledgehammer to one of the most overhyped business mantras out there. Everyone’s chasing “passive income” and juggling side hustles but most are building castles in the sand. Kelly shares battle-tested wisdom from nearly 30 years of building National Technology Management. He shares the real pa...
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What if the life you’re building isn’t actually yours but one shaped by lies, fear, and silent suffering? Garrett J. White, high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wake Up Warrior movement joins Harder Than Life for an unfiltered, soul-punching conversation about truth, transformation, and what it really means to become a high-value man.  After losing everything in 2008, Garrett rebuilt his life through raw ...
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If you're doing everything yourself, you're not building a business — you're building a prison. In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel lays down the truth about why you're overwhelmed, stuck, and not scaling the way you should be. Spoiler alert: it’s not about working harder, it’s about letting go. Delegation isn't a nice-to-have. It's the leadership move that determines whether you grow or burn out. In this no-...
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What if the real reason you’re stuck isn’t lack of talent, hustle, or even ambition but an unactivated prey drive inside you? Coach Micheal Burt, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, top performance coach, and creator of The Greatness Factory joins Harder Than Life to break down how to awaken your primal drive, reignite your purpose, and dominate every arena you step into. Your success depends on one thing: the ability to ...
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You’re not choosing love… you’re abandoning yourself. In this raw and vulnerable episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel lays it all on the table—from personal heartbreak to powerful healing. This isn't just about relationships, it's about the silent, self-sacrificing patterns we fall into chasing love, approval, or peace... while betraying ourselves in the process. If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, not enough, or stu...
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What if real leadership isn't about being impressive but being impactful? 🤯 Jordan Montgomery, USA Today bestselling author, performance coach, and speaker trusted by top CEOs and elite athletes, joins Harder Than Life to drop one of the most vulnerable, powerful, and heart-centered conversations we’ve ever had.  From losing everything at 27 to rebuilding with faith, family, and fierce intentionality, Jordan proves that your low...
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Is your business costing you the relationships that matter most? In this brutally honest episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel opens up about the personal price of success—how his business nearly cost him his marriage, his friends, and precious time with his daughter. This is a wake-up call for every high achiever who’s ever said, “I’m doing this for them,” while never being fully present with them. Inside this episode: ✅ Wh...
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What if the REAL reason you're not leveling up isn’t lack of motivation but a BROKEN strategy? Scott D. Clary, entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Success Story Podcast, joins Harder Than Life to drop a masterclass in mindset, entrepreneurship, and playing the long game. From battling imposter syndrome to building an empire by reverse-engineering success, Scott pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to win in business...
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