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Harder Than Life

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Mental Health
Personal Growth
Carmen Bucci
Resilience
Self-Improvement
Alcoholism
Mindfulness
Self-Love
Authenticity
Vulnerability
Anxiety
Gratitude
Sobriety
Fitness
Personal Development
Self-Care
Positive Thinking
Drinking Habits
Relationships
Imposter Syndrome

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 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, busine... more

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 ... more

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 child... more

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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... more

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Host

Kelly Siegel
Host of Harder Than Life, guiding conversations on self-love, self-awareness, business, and health with a practical, authentic approach.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Great stuff.

    Love the message! Insightful and inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carlpesta123
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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The show is described as inspirational, actionable, and genuinely helpful for personal growth.

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Q: What do you believe about recovery that most professionals won't say out loud?
I don't believe you're powerless; empathy helps people more than tough love.
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Q: How do you help them?
It's about redirecting the superpower that addiction represents.
You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom w/ Amber Hollingsworth
Q: What is recovery?
Recovery includes dealing with any chemical dependencies, including alcohol.
Your Voice Doesn't Disappear | It Gets Silenced
Q: How do you protect your nervous system in today's world that's built for burnout and built to tear you down?
I'm feeling very at peace right now, but like a couple of months ago, I was not, I was very much at this like stage where I was just like, I don't know if I can do this, you know, and I go through that like, like a once or twice a year, like I get, you know, the criticism gets to be like too much for me.
Your Voice Doesn't Disappear | It Gets Silenced
Q: What would your advice be to the listener?
I would just say, like I don't plan anything. I plan the stories, like the titles, and like I craft the video so that like it's interesting to watch, but like I don't plan the commentary.

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Recent guests on Harder Than Life include:

1. Amber Hollingsworth
2. Dan Sikowski
3. Charlotte Dobre
4. Benny Salas
5. Andrew Sassen
6. Esin Pinarli
7. Esen Pernarly
8. Molly Smith

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