Harder Than Life

Are you too busy for personal growth? Think again. If you're always exhausted, unfocused, and running on fumes, you're not just busy—you’re out of alignment. And if you don’t fix it now, you’re headed straight for burnout. Kelly Siegel is cutting through the excuses and giving you battle-tested systems to make self-care and personal development non-negotiable—even if you have zero free time. Forge...

Four-time Stanley Cup champion Darren McCarty sits down with Kelly Siegel for a raw and unfiltered conversation about hockey, fighting, addiction, and redemption. From his legendary brawl with Claude Lemieux to overcoming alcoholism and rebuilding his life through cannabis advocacy, McCarty shares his incredible journey. He opens up about the brutal reality of NHL enforcers, his battles with addic...

Most people set big goals but never follow through because their daily habits don’t align with their ambitions. That changes today. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares five powerful habits (plus a bonus) that can transform your mindset, health, and success. These habits are simple but not easy—and if you commit to them, they will change your life. Key Takeaways: Why lifting weights 3-5 times...

Ready to break free from limiting beliefs and create a life of massive success? This episode is for YOU! In this powerful conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Craig Siegel, a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author, elite coach, and host of The CLS Experience Podcast, to dive deep into the mindset, energy, and strategies needed to reinvent yourself and level up your life. Craig wal...

What if your greatest failure became the foundation of your ultimate success? In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel speaks with Michael E. Jordan, the visionary founder and CEO of UNRL, a premium lifestyle and performance apparel brand. Michael’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and the power of bouncing back after devastating setbacks. At just 19, Michael experienced the...

🌟 Ready to break free from burnout and live a life of alignment and purpose?  In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with a transformational coach, speaker, and author, Molly Smith. Molly shares her inspiring journey from corporate burnout and self-doubt to health transformation and mindset mastery. Through her book What the Funk?!: A Practical Guide to Getting Out of the Fun...

How do you truly amplify your influence? Whether you’re a business leader, an entrepreneur, or someone looking to make a greater impact, this episode is for YOU. Today, Kelly Siegel sits down with René Rodriguez—bestselling author, keynote speaker, and transformational leadership coach—to break down the science behind influence, communication, and personal growth. With over 27 years of experience...

Are You Ready to Break Through to the Next Level? In this powerful episode of Harder Than Life, I sit down with my good friend and legendary entrepreneur Chris Patterson, CEO and founder of Live Large Coaching and Interchanges. With over 20 years of experience helping businesses grow by billions, Chris reveals the mindset, mastery, and strategies that have propelled NFL stars, top CEOs, and high a...

In this transformational episode of the Harder Than Life Podcast, host Kelly sits down with Anniston Blair Riekstins, a high-performance coach, spiritual teacher, motivational speaker, and the brilliant author of the new book The Universe is Hiring. This conversation dives deep into the themes of purpose, alignment, overcoming fear, and how to co-create with the universe to manifest your most fulf...

In this heartfelt and transformative episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel welcomes two extraordinary guests: Shawn Finnegan, a serial entrepreneur known as a “super connector,” and Debbie Hart, founder of Ignition Point, a platform empowering entrepreneurs across all stages. Together, they unpack stories of triumph, failure, and growth, demonstrating how challenges shape us into our best selv...

In this transformative episode of the Harder Than Life podcast, host Kelly sits down with Justin Roethlingshoefer, co-founder of the groundbreaking Own It Coaching and a trailblazer in the health and wellness space. With a background as a performance coach for NCAA and NHL athletes, a USA Today bestselling author, and host of The Own It Show, Justin has dedicated his life to helping leaders and hi...

In this episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel welcomes Matt Reynolds, founder of Barbell Logic and author of the upcoming book, Undoing Urgency. With over 25 years of experience in strength and fitness coaching, Matt dives into his philosophy of voluntary hardship, balancing urgency and importance, and redefining personal training with simplicity, effectiveness, and cutting-edge technolog...

In this insightful episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel sits down with Rabbi Josh Bennett, spiritual leader at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and host of the Waking Up to Life podcast. Rabbi Josh shares his journey from a Midwest upbringing to becoming a rabbi and social action advocate. Together, Kelly and Rabbi Josh explore deep topics ranging from authenticity and spiritu...

In this vibrant episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel sits down with the multifaceted Nikki Jacobs—a natural connector, actress, singer, dancer, and cannabis industry broker. Nikki shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the art of building meaningful relationships. Whether navigating the cannabis business, her creative pursuits, or life’s challenges, Nikki's story is packed...

In this episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel sits down with Emily Rivera Andrews, known as The Angel Coach. Emily has dedicated her life to guiding people toward clarity and purpose by connecting them with their higher selves and spiritual intuition. The conversation dives deep into personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and using one's gifts for greater impact. Emily shares power...

In this episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel sits down with Coach Kavita to explore the complexities of love, dating, and self-awareness in the modern world. With over 13 years of experience coaching men to find authentic love, Kavita shares her deeply personal journey, profound insights, and practical advice for navigating the dating world. The conversation covers everything from breaki...

In this episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel welcomes Lee Benson, an accomplished entrepreneur and founder of Execute2Win. Lee shares powerful insights from his MIND methodology, a framework designed to help organizations focus on their "most important number" to drive impactful results. Known for his success in scaling his first company from three to 500 employees and achieving an impre...

In this riveting episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with the trailblazer of functional and regenerative medicine, Dr. James Lewerenz. With over 27 years of experience, Dr. Lewerenz has dedicated his career to helping people thrive through innovative health approaches. As the founder of the Longevity Health Institute and fellow podcast host of The Deep Six Podcast, he blends tradit...

In this episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel sits down with Clifford Stephan, founder of Booze Vacation, a wellness company that helps high-performing individuals take a break from alcohol to unlock their true potential. Clifford shares his personal journey of going alcohol-free, how it transformed his life, and why he’s passionate about helping others take "booze vacations" to improve t...

In this episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel interviews Rachel Scheer, a functional medicine practitioner specializing in gut health. Rachel shares her personal health journey, overcoming severe gut issues and turning to functional medicine when traditional approaches failed. She delves into the emotional and mental aspects of healing, offering practical advice on addressing root causes...

In this riveting episode of the Harder Than Life podcast, host Kelly Siegel sits down with Erik Rock—an entrepreneur who built one of the largest consignment furniture and jewelry stores in the country after starting from rock bottom. Erik opens up about his journey from sleeping on a blow-up mattress to scaling his business empire, navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and making a d...

In this episode of the Harder Than Life podcast, host Kelly Siegel is joined by Mallory Campbell, a certified trauma-informed master coach and the host of the Permission to Activate podcast. Mallory's mission is to help women reclaim their identities, embrace their authentic selves, and step into their full power. Through her work as a coach, she transforms lives with retreats, workshops, and coac...

*If you or someone you love needs help with a drug or alcohol addiction, call the Hope Not Handcuffs’ Hope Line! Call toll-free at 833-202-HOPE* In this heartfelt episode of the Harder Than Life podcast, host Kelly Siegel welcomes Judge Linda Davis, a pioneering advocate in the fight against addiction. Appointed to the Michigan bench in 2000, Judge Davis now serves as the Executive Director of Fac...

In this powerful episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel sits down with Bryce Henson, the globally recognized leader and CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp. Together, they dive deep into Bryce's incredible journey from humble beginnings, growing up in a broken home in Michigan, to becoming a leader in fitness and business. Bryce shares how he overcame adversity, including addiction and family challen...

In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel dives deep into the journey of elective sobriety and self-improvement with Amanda Kuda. Amanda, a holistic life coach, speaker, and author, shares her experience of breaking up with alcohol and how it transformed her life in ways she could never have imagined. The conversation explores not only the rise of elective sobriety but also how choosing to...