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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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All Episodes

58:12

She Spent 20 Years Decoding Compatibility — Here's...

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2026/03/24

Modern dating often fails not because people are incompatible, but because they never understand compatibility in the first place.In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with relationship strategist and tech founder Haleh Gianni to explore the science behind attraction, compatibility, and why most dating apps are built to keep people swiping instead of building real relationships. Haleh shares how her background in technology and systems analysis led her to build the ALO

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17:57

Starting Late? Here's Why You'll Go Further Than...

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2026/03/19

Feeling behind can feel like failure — but it’s often the opposite.In this solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel explains why the feeling of being behind is actually a sign of ambition and awareness, not a lack of progress. This episode explores why late starters often outperform early ones, how urgency creates momentum, and why most people are stuck chasing timelines that were never theirs to begin with. Kelly introduces a simple but powerful framework to help you reset your

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60:05

The Truth About Intimacy & Masculinity w/ John Wineland

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2026/03/17

You don’t attract depth. You become it. In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with relationship teacher and author John Wineland for a powerful conversation about masculinity, intimacy, emotional mastery, and what it really takes to build a deep, lasting relationship. This episode explores attachment wounds, why men avoid stillness, the danger of emotional avoidance, and how intimacy is the removal of space between you and yourself. John explains why women crave grounded

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23:18

I Achieved Everything But Stayed Stuck (Here's Why)

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2026/03/12

You don’t outgrow trauma. You outgrow the version of you that was built to survive it.In this vulnerable solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares the traumatic story of his eighth birthday—and how decades of fear-based ambition shaped his identity, business success, and emotional ceiling. This episode explores how trauma creates internal protectors, how fear becomes a motivator, and why healing is required to reach the next level of growth. Kelly introduces the TLC Method—Training, Learning, and

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62:16

The Champion Mentality That Built Venus & Serena |...

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2026/03/10

Greatness doesn’t begin with trophies. It begins with burning desire. In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with legendary tennis coach Rick Macci for a masterclass in mindset, hunger, and leadership. Rick shares the story of his first meeting with Richard Williams in Compton, what he saw in young Venus and Serena that others missed, and how elite competitors are built from the inside out. This conversation explores movement as the X factor, why pressure is a privilege, how

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17:42

Your Brain Wants You Small. Here's Why That's Dangerous

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2026/03/05

Playing small feels safe — but it’s costing you more than you realize.In this vulnerable solo episode, Kelly Siegel opens up about hiding in plain sight and the subconscious fear that kept him from fully sharing his truth. Kelly explores how childhood trauma shaped his instinct to protect others while staying partially unseen, and how “not being ready” is often just fear disguised as preparation. This episode breaks down the real cost of hiding, the regret of hesitation, and the three

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53:48

Your School Isn't Safe—Here's Why | Andrew Pollack

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2026/03/03

You think it can’t happen in your community—until it does.In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Andrew Pollack, father of Meadow Pollack, who was murdered in the Parkland school shooting. Andrew speaks candidly about the permanent devastation of losing a child, the policy failures that led to the tragedy, and why parents can no longer afford to remain passive about school safety. This conversation explores accountability, school security measures that actually work,

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26:11

Burnout Hits Different When You're the Strongest One

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2026/02/26

Strong people don’t burn out because they’re weak. They burn out because they carry everything alone for too long.In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down why burnout is not a capacity issue — it’s a permission issue. The strongest people are often the ones who never ask for help, never slow down, and never process what they’re carrying. This episode explores emotional hoarding, warning signs like irritability and sugar cravings, why rest alone doesn’t fix burnout, and how unregulated

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58:13

You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom w/ Amber Hollingsworth

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2026/02/24

Addiction doesn’t start with a substance. It starts with pain.In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with addiction expert Amber Hollingsworth to explore the real roots of addiction, enabling, and family systems. This conversation breaks down why enabling feels like love, how trauma fuels addictive behavior, and why recovery requires boundaries, accountability, and radical honesty. If you’ve ever loved someone struggling with addiction—or struggled yourself—this episode

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4:20

Every Complaint Is Surrender—Here's Why

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2026/02/23

Complaining feels normal. But it costs you power. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how venting without action slowly trains you to see yourself as a victim instead of a creator. This episode explores radical accountability, the mirror principle, and how ownership shifts your energy, confidence, and results. If you’ve been complaining about things you secretly created—this conversation is your wake-up call. Key Takeaways 🟥 Complaining surrenders power 🟥 Relief

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17:40

Breaking the Pattern That's Been Destroying You

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2026/02/19

Failure isn’t an accident. It’s a pattern.In this solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel shares hard-earned lessons about betrayal, self-abandonment, alcohol, boundaries, and why we often repeat the same wounds in different environments. This episode explores shame versus identity, how no boundaries equal no respect, and why sobriety exposes what numbing hides. If you keep meeting the same villain, this episode explains why — and how to break the cycle. Key Takeaways 🟥

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64:25

Fake Entrepreneurs vs Real Ones | Accountability...

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2026/02/17

Winning doesn’t start with talent. It starts with ownership.In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Dan Sachkowski for a real conversation about leadership, discipline, and taking responsibility for your outcomes. Dan shares lessons from navigating adversity, building standards that don’t fluctuate, and why most people stay stuck blaming circumstances instead of owning results. This episode explores pressure, accountability, discipline over motivation, and why

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4:11

That Feeling Of Being Stuck Has A Reason

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2026/02/16

Being good enough is dangerous—because it doesn’t look like a problem. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how comfort can quietly hold you back from greatness. When life feels fine but growth has stopped, stagnation becomes the real threat. This episode explores comfort zones, friction, risk-taking, and why most people miss their potential by avoiding discomfort. Key Takeaways 🟥 Comfort disguises stagnation 🟥 Good can block great 🟥 Friction fuels growth 🟥

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18:32

Discipline Isn't About Pushing Harder—It's About This

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2026/02/12

Most people think self-discipline means doing more. Grinding harder. Pushing longer.In this solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel breaks down why real discipline isn’t intensity—it’s regulation and self-respect. Kelly shares how hustle culture confuses motion with progress, why overcommitment is fear in disguise, and how stillness is one of the most advanced discipline skills you can build. This episode explores saying no, slowing down with intention, building self-trust, and

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62:16

Your Voice Doesn't Disappear | It Gets Silenced

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2026/02/10

Your voice doesn’t disappear overnight. It gets trained to stay quiet.In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Charlotte Dobre for a raw conversation about voice, identity, people-pleasing, and reclaiming authenticity. Charlotte shares how fear of judgment, online criticism, and performance culture can mute self-expression — and how confidence is rebuilt through self-trust. This episode explores authenticity over approval, creativity without shame, and why owning

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4:58

You're Not Ready Yet | Here's Why That's a Lie

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2026/02/09

Learning isn’t the problem. Hiding behind it is.In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how endless learning can become a socially acceptable way to avoid action. Kelly shares personal realizations about using preparation as a hiding place and why most breakthroughs don’t come from new information—they come from finally using what you already know. This episode explores the illusion of progress, the fear behind “not being ready,” and why courage is the missing ingredient.

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19:34

You Already Lost When You Stopped Asking

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2026/02/05

If you don’t ask, you’ve already lost. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how not asking for help isn’t strength—it’s stagnation. Kelly shares personal stories of growing up hyper-independent, surviving alone, and how those same patterns later limited his leadership, growth, and peace. This episode explores why control feels safer than collaboration, how hyper-independence is a trauma response, and why real strength requires support. Key Takeaways 🟥 Not asking delays

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62:02

Your Voice Gets Stolen by Survival, Not Talent |...

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2026/02/03

Your voice isn’t missing. It’s been muted by survival.In this powerful episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Benny Salas for a raw conversation about trauma, voice, identity, and what it really takes to step into your purpose. Benny shares deeply personal stories of childhood abuse, shame, addiction, and silence—and how reclaiming his voice became the foundation for healing, leadership, and legacy. Together, Kelly and Benny break down why most people don’t fear public

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4:35

When You Lose Trust With Yourself, Others Notice

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2026/02/02

The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself.In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down why confidence without self-respect always collapses. Kelly shares personal stories of living misaligned, breaking promises to himself, and confusing performance with integrity and how rebuilding self-trust changed everything. This episode explores why self-respect is built through discipline, kept promises, and small daily wins. Key Takeaways 🟥

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20:26

Doing Everything Right But Still Broken? Here's Why

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2026/01/29

We’ve been sold a lie about “having it all.” More money. More status. More freedom. But before Kelly Siegel ever understood success, he understood damage. And this episode reframes “having it all” from the inside out. In this powerful solo episode, Kelly breaks down the five pillars most people chase without understanding: health, family, money, purpose, peace, and seasons and how each one is completely misunderstood when you grow up in chaos, survival, or scarcity. This isn’t an episode

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