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Harder Than Life

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Mental Health
Personal Growth
Personal Development
Self-Improvement
Self-Love
Mindset
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership
Gratitude
Entrepreneurship
Resilience
Discipline
Accountability
Self-Discipline
Trauma
Relationships
Burnout
Self-Awareness
Addiction
Self-Care

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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Latest Episodes

You’re eating less. Working out harder. Doing everything that used to work. So why won’t the belly fat move?

In this solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel explores why losing belly fat after 40 and 50 can feel completely different—and why t... more

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What do you do when life keeps testing you?

Dr. Patrick McLaughlin joins Kelly Siegel for a deeply personal conversation about grief, resilience, faith, betrayal, and the mindset required to keep moving forward after life's biggest setbacks.

After ... more

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What if one of the strongest predictors of how long you'll live isn't your weight or blood pressure—but your strength?

In this solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel explores the growing research connecting muscle strength, grip strength, an... more

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Why do so many high achievers still struggle to feel fulfilled?

Entrepreneur Jason Watson joins Kelly Siegel for a powerful conversation about growing up in poverty, overcoming childhood trauma, building a successful business, and discovering that e... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Patrick McLaughlin
Chiropractor, author of The Power Of Being Present and The Possibility Mindset
Author/Chiropractor
Episode: Settling for Less Will Destroy You—Here's the Fix | Dr. Patrick McLaughlin
Jason Watson
Founder/CEO discussed in episode
Build A Man program (Build A Man coaching group)
Episode: Why Surrender Is the Hardest Skill for Driven Men, with Jason Watson
Mark Groves
Author of Liberated Love; relationship expert
Self-Help/Relationship Coaching
Episode: Mark Groves Reveals the Hardest Relationship Truth Nobody Says
Paris Hilton
Prominent personality featured in opening promo
Hilton Honors
Episode: Half the Year Is Gone | The Midyear Reset That Saves the Rest
Christmas Abbott
CrossFit Games athlete, author, and former NASCAR pit crew member
Self-hosted guest on the show
Episode: CrossFit Star & Big Brother All-Star Christmas Abbott on How to Find Yourself When Life Breaks You
Adam Woolard
Vice President of Business Development and Health Coach at Joi and Blokes
Joi and Blokes
Episode: Joi+Blokes VP Adam Woolard on Optimizing Your Health & Feeling Your Best
Andy Stumpf
Former Navy SEAL, author, speaker
United States Navy SEAL
Episode: Your Fear Is Making Every Decision For You | Andy Stumpf
Elisabeth Carson
Entrepreneur and nervous-system regulation expert who survived addiction and trauma
Episode: Drugs. Jail. Trauma. Now She's At 8 Figures | Elisabeth Carson
Dre Baldwin
Former professional basketball player; entrepreneur and author of The Third Day and creator of Work On Your Game
Work On Your Game
Episode: Motivation Is a Lie: Dre Baldwin on Real Discipline

Host

Kelly Siegel
Host of Harder Than Life

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Great stuff.

    Love the message! Insightful and inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carlpesta123
    United States2 years ago
  • Kelly is Genuine!

    If there’s one thing that comes through with this podcast, Kelly cares about people. I love the podcast for its light take on real life and sometimes serious topics. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miguelito787
    United States2 years ago
  • Life Changing!!!

    Kelly is such a genuine person, always 100% himself in every episode, which keeps me coming back. The "Harder Than Life" podcast is an amazing and uplifting listen. Kelly blends personal development aspects through his experiences, expert interviews, and actionable advice seamlessly.

    I've watched and put into place Kelly's personal growth techniques and experiences, and they have already had a significant impact on my life, allowing me to grow in ways I never imagined. The podcast tackles toug... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexS Feedback
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Proud to say Kelly is a friend of mine who I have the privilege to watch him elevate even higher in recent years in his Harder Than Life journey. He is a man that walks the walk..he truly embodies and lives each day the way you see him when the cameras are off. He’s an Intelligent, hardworking, entertaining, motivating and HUGE hearted man. If you’re looking for the real deal, come no further.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iliACEili
    United States2 years ago
  • Practical and Tactical

    It’s clear that Kelly puts a lot of time and effort into developing the podcast and searching for guests that provide you with practical and tactical information that you can deploy in real time if you’re ready to take that first step of uncertainty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jms090909
    United States2 years ago

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Guests consistently bring high-quality expertise and relatable experiences.
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Settling for Less Will Destroy You—Here's the Fix | Dr. Patrick McLaughlin
Q: How do you stay present in the face of fear or chaos?
By practicing a set of routines (solitude, memory recall, and facing feelings) and leaning on faith, close partnerships, and practical tools like EOS to align actions with core values.
Settling for Less Will Destroy You—Here's the Fix | Dr. Patrick McLaughlin
Q: What is the core idea behind the Possibility Mindset?
Perception, resistance, abundance, interference, seeing potential in others, and escaping crowd mentality—a framework to transform adversity into growth through deliberate choices.
CrossFit Star & Big Brother All-Star Christmas Abbott on How to Find Yourself When Life Breaks You
Q: What did training give you in Baghdad that you cannot get anywhere else?
Training gave me a sharpened sense of discipline and a way to weaponize my fears, turning extreme adversity into fuel for commitment and progress.
Mark Groves Reveals the Hardest Relationship Truth Nobody Says
Q: What are people getting wrong about relationships?
People are judging themselves for their relationship outcomes and not asking why they do what they do; the path is inward work to understand patterns and values.
Motivation Is a Lie: Dre Baldwin on Real Discipline
Q: What is the core difference between motivation and discipline?
Motivation comes and goes and is unreliable; discipline is a structure-based approach that you can rely on to produce consistent results, regardless of how you feel.

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Harder Than Life focuses on personal development, entrepreneurship, and practical health strategies, often featuring deep-dive conversations with guests who share transformative life stories, mindset shifts, and actionable routines. The show blends candid, vulnerability-forward dialogue with coaching-style guidance, creating a motivational space that appeals to listeners seeking resilience, accountability, and real-world tips for improving work, relationships, and health. A notable strength is its guest mix—ranging from former inmates and recovery coaches to legal and mental-health experts—alongside a consistent emphasis on self-work, discipline, and habit formation that listeners can implement immediately.

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Harder Than Life launched 3 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Harder Than Life include:

1. Dr. Patrick McLaughlin
2. Jason Watson
3. Mark Groves
4. Paris Hilton
5. Christmas Abbott
6. Adam Woolard
7. Andy Stumpf
8. Elisabeth Carson

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