Harder Than Life

You don’t need a new job. You don’t start winning fitness goals on January 1st. You start today when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, and real. In this high-energy solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the 5 secrets to absolutely crush your 2026 fitness goals, starting right now. No hype. No shortcuts. No waiting for motivation. Just discipline, identity, and systems that work in real life. With over 500 workouts completed this year, Kelly isn’t teaching theory, he’s showing proof. This episode is about eliminating excuses, stacking daily wins, training your identity, and building a body that upgrades every area of your life. If you want more energy, confidence, discipline, leadership, and mental clarity in 2026, it starts with your body and it starts today. Key Takeaways: 🟥 Motivation is a liar 🟥 Small daily wins beat massive, inconsistent effort 🟥 Fitness is identity-first, not physical-first 🟥 Simple systems eliminate excuses 🟥 Your body is the cornerstone of confidence, leadership, and peace (00:00) Intro (03:02) Start Now and Kill Excuses (07:34) Small Daily Wins Build Momentum (09:42) Train Your Identity (11:27) Create Simple Systems and Structure (14:01) Fitness Changes Everything 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your relationships don’t fail because of bad luck. They fail because of unhealed patterns, poor emotional intelligence, and misaligned expectations. In this Best Of Harder Than Life mashup, Kelly Siegel brings together some of the most powerful voices on love, trauma, communication, healing, masculinity, femininity, and self-worth to expose what’s really breaking modern relationships and how to rebuild them from the inside out. From Dr. John Gray explaining the hormonal and emotional differences between men and women… to Annalie Howling unpacking shame, trauma, and radical self-love… to Stephan Speaks and Cedric breaking down modern dating, breakups, and emotional maturity… to Ashley Maland sharing the raw truth about trauma bonds, abuse, healing, and boundaries… This episode is deep. It’s real. And it’s necessary. If you want healthier love, stronger boundaries, and deeper connection, it starts here. Key Takeaways: 🟥 Emotional intelligence is the foundation of healthy relationships 🟥 Unhealed trauma creates toxic attraction patterns 🟥 Masculine and feminine energy require balance, not competition 🟥 Shame thrives in silence. Healing begins with honesty 🟥 You don’t attract what you want; you entertain who you are (01:45) Beyond Mars and Venus (02:05) The Impact of Masculine and Feminine Hormones (03:14) Stress and Hormonal Balance in Men and Women (04:02) Coping Mechanisms: Men vs. Women (04:56) Communication and Relationship Dynamics (06:40)Modern Relationship Challenges (08:31) The Role of Hormones in Emotional Expression (11:25) The Impact of Porn on Relationships (13:54) Traditional vs. Modern Relationship Roles (17:33) Understanding and Overcoming Shame (23:53) The Impact of Social Media on Dating (24:39) The Illusion of Options and Comparison (25:41) The Blessing in Breakups (27:00) The Importance of Healing After a Breakup (28:24) The Role of Forgiveness in Healing (28:43) Men's Reputation in Modern Dating (29:39) Emotional Intelligence in Relationships (31:11) The Importance of Lifestyle Compatibility (34:05) The Journey of Self-Healing (39:39) Understanding Trauma Bonds (40:47) The Complexity of Abuse 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not deciding is still a decision, and it’s usually the most expensive one. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how indecision quietly destroys momentum, confidence, and opportunity. While you’re waiting for clarity, comfort, or the “perfect time,” someone else is already taking the shot you were afraid to take. Indecision bleeds time. It drains energy. And it keeps you stuck in limbo. Kelly explains why progress beats perfection every time. why fear disguises itself as “being careful,” and how even the wrong decision will teach you more than standing still ever will. If you’ve been stuck on the fence in business, relationships, money, or life, this episode is your wake-up call. Because standing still isn’t safe… it’s costly. Key Takeaways 🟥 Why indecision is the most expensive habit you have 🟥 Progress over perfection every single time 🟥 Why fear waits for “clarity” that never comes 🟥 Action creates feedback, momentum, and confidence 🟥 Standing still is still a choice and it costs you the most (00:00) The Cost of Indecision (00:52) Taking Action Over Perfection (01:39) What's Next on HTL 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t need a new job. You don’t need a raise. You don’t need motivation. You need a reset. The kind that recalibrates your mind, body, systems, identity, and execution. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel lays out a 5-Day Career Reset designed to completely rewrite your 2026. Not a vacation. Not a break. A full recalibration of how you think, work, show up, and lead. Most careers don’t collapse overnight. They erode quietly through drift, distraction, and lack of structure. This episode gives you a simple, disciplined framework to take the wheel back and stop letting life happen to you. Key Takeaways 🟥 Why most career problems are actually clarity problems. 🟥 How energy, not opportunity, determines success. 🟥 Why your calendar reveals your character. 🟥 How identity upgrades create lasting change. 🟥 The execution system that turns hope into momentum. (00:00) Intro (01:07) The Reset Necessity (03:28) Day 1 - The Mind Reset (05:37) Day 2 - The Body Reset (07:39) Day 3 - The Workflow Reset (09:42) Day 4 - The Identity Reset (11:53) Day 5 - The Execution Reset (14:09) Your Future Self Will Thank You 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindset creates the ceiling. Influence determines how far you go. In this powerful Best Of Mindset and Influence mashup, Kelly Siegel brings together elite performers, innovators, and thought leaders to break down what it really takes to master your mind, define your identity, and influence the world around you without losing yourself in the process. From Olympic champion Justin Gatlin on mental warfare and identity after sport… to JoAnn Garbin on innovation, trust, and leadership lessons from Microsoft… to Craig Siegel on consciousness, discomfort, and quantum leaps… to Rene Rodriguez on influence, emotional intelligence, and significance… This episode is a masterclass in mental toughness, purpose, self-awareness, and earned influence. If you want to think clearer, lead stronger, and show up with authority and authenticity, this one’s for you. Key Takeaways: 🟥 Identity is built through discipline, not applause 🟥 Influence is earned through self-awareness, empathy, and consistency 🟥 Discomfort is the gateway to growth and expansion 🟥 Innovation comes from trust, curiosity, and testing, not ego 🟥 Fulfillment is internal; external wins are temporary (01:33) The Journey to Becoming the Best (02:16) The 2017 World Championship (05:00) Redefining Identity After Athletics (06:27) The Power of Meditation and Visualization (09:09) The Importance of Mentorship (12:33) Innovation and Business Strategies (16:42) The Joy of Creativity and Innovation (17:19) Microsoft's Approach to Ideas (18:39) Learning from Failure and Resilience (22:58) The Journey of Personal Growth (24:17) Embracing Discomfort for Growth (25:18) Achieving Quantum Leaps in Performance (26:39) The Power of Commitment and Integrity (28:45) Finding Fulfillment from Within (32:15) The Role of Influence and Self-Awareness (35:42) The Value of Suffering and Significance (38:55) Balancing Aspiration and Reflection 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices