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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!

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3:49

Rejected? Good. You’re Closer Than You Think

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/29

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 ghosted, overlooked, or flat-out rejected, this one’s for you. Key

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21:37

Why Numbing Your Pain Is Costing You

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/25

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 actually works. If you’re tired of excuses and ready for change, this

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56:25

The Secret Formula to Getting Shredded Over 40

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/23

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 you want. Jon also breaks down his Deep Water Method, the nutrition

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4:40

3 Steps to Own Your Morning

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/22

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 business, relationships, and mental clarity. No fluff. No 12-step

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22:31

How to Break Free From the Prison of Your Past

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/18

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 wounds into wisdom and trauma into triumph. This isn’t about ignoring

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60:29

The 4 Energy Zones Every Leader Must Master

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/16

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 IQ, how to manage energy (not just time), the four energy quadrants

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19:27

Why Most Leaders Fail in the Messy Middle

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/11

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 you’ve ever felt pressure to “fake it till you make it,” this episode

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66:31

Why Your Story Is the Most Powerful Currency You Have

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/09

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 bodybuilding victory at age 64, Forbes has lived it all. In this episode,

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20:01

What If Life's Tough Moments Are Your Secret Weapon?

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/04

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 overcome addiction, business collapse, custody battles, and near

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49:17

They Thought I Would Fail But I Proved Them Wrong...

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/02

From being told he wouldn’t graduate high school to starring in Tulsa King, producing 21 films, and directing 10, James Quattrochi is living proof that relentless discipline, faith, and self-belief can turn any obstacle into an opportunity. In this powerful conversation, James shares his incredible journey, which includes overcoming severe dyslexia, breaking into acting with Goodfellas, discovering spirituality through loneliness, and carving out a career as an actor, producer, and director. Along

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16:07

What I Learned When Everything Went Wrong

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/28

What do you do when your big plan crashes and burns? In this raw and fired-up solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares his most personal stories of failure and the exact blueprint he uses to turn setbacks into massive comebacks.From losing a $2M client to battling alcohol addiction, Kelly shows why failure isn’t the end. It’s feedback. You’ll discover the 4-step process to pause, pivot, and power your way into a stronger, more aligned Plan B. Whether you’re facing a business collapse, a personal

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58:11

Stress Relief Secrets: How Breath Work & Mindfulness...

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/26

Ever feel like you’re running full throttle but still not in sync with yourself? In this deeply calming and inspiring conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Rubina CDA, a mindfulness leader, trauma-informed educator, and CEO of Inner Design.Rubina fuses breathwork, human design, and artistic expression to help high performers, artists, and students reset stress, reconnect with their inner rhythm, and unlock their full creative potential. From practical breath techniques to redefining

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24:07

The Hard Truth About Leadership and Burnout

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/21

Are you giving everything to your business, team, or family and feeling like you’ve got nothing left for yourself? In this raw and powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares the exact blueprint for leading with impact while staying true to who you are.From his own burnout as a CEO to his wake-up call in 2020, Kelly takes you through the habits, mindset shifts, and leadership practices that transformed his life and will transform yours. This isn’t about surviving leadership…it’s about thriving in

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56:24

The Truth About Power, Control, and Your Rights

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/19

What if your freedom doesn’t come from Washington but from your own community?In this unfiltered and thought-provoking episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Spike Cohen, an entrepreneur, founder and president of You Are The Power, and former Vice Presidential candidate, to talk about liberty, government overreach, local solutions, and what it really means to live free. Spike doesn’t just talk theory. He’s working on the ground across America to reduce government dependency,

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19:24

Why Your Backup Plan Might Be Your True Calling

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/14

What if your backup plan was actually your breakthrough plan?In this empowering solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel dismantles the myth that “Plan B” means failure. Instead, he makes the case that pivoting when done with intention and purpose can lead to your greatest breakthroughs in business, relationships, and personal growth. Kelly shares vulnerable stories from his own life, including his path to becoming alcohol-free, stepping out of sales, and building the Harder Than Life

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58:24

Trauma, Truth & Taking Back His Life with Jeff Leach

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/12

What if comedy isn’t just about laughs but a path to healing, sobriety, and radical self-awareness?In this raw and hilarious episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with award-winning actor, comedian, and voiceover artist Jeff Leach for a no-holds-barred conversation about addiction, psilocybin, personal trauma, and the power of transformation through laughter. Jeff opens up about the moment that changed everything when a night of self-destruction turned into a new beginning. From near-death experiences

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20:52

Why Intentional Living Will Change EVERYTHING For You

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/07

What if the life you’re living isn’t broken… is it just unintentional?In this soul-stirring solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel flips the script on success and breaks down the truth behind burnout, unhappiness, and what it really takes to feel fulfilled. Through raw personal stories from staring in the mirror during lockdown to building the Harder Than Life brand, Kelly reveals how intentional living became the secret weapon that transformed his life from disconnected hustler to a man

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53:11

Defying Limits: Ezra Frech’s Journey to Redefine...

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/05

At just 20 years old, Paralympian and world medalist Ezra Frech is shattering barriers in adaptive sports and inspiring millions. In this powerful conversation, Ezra opens up about his childhood surgeries, his mindset on pressure and goal-setting, the launch of his NBC/Peacock docuseries Adaptive, and how he’s changing the narrative around disability.Ezra is the founder of Angel City Sports, a nonprofit giving kids and adults with physical disabilities access to life-changing adaptive sports

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20:42

Become Unrecognizable In 12 Months

Harder Than Life ·

2025/07/31

What if the smallest decision you make today could change your life forever? In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down one of the most overlooked truths of transformation: success doesn’t come from massive leaps. It comes from small, consistent changes repeated daily. From morning routines to eliminating toxic habits, Kelly shares personal stories, real-life strategies, and the mindset shifts that took him from rock bottom to running a multi-million dollar company. Whether you're

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64:37

Rewriting the Rules: A Story of Radical Reinvention

Harder Than Life ·

2025/07/29

What if the life you thought you lost was the key to finding your true self?In this soul-stirring episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel is joined in-studio by Brittany Bacinski, bestselling author, filmmaker, and unapologetic rule breaker for an unfiltered journey through divorce, grief, rebirth, and radical authenticity. From surviving emotional chaos to building creative empires, Brittany opens up about motherhood, heartbreak, spirituality, and why meeting your true life partner starts

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