Battle Harder

Coach Rob
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The Battle Harder Podcast explores what it actually takes to endure pressure, loss, responsibility, and prolonged adversity—without losing yourself in the process. Hosted by Coach Rob, the show features honest conversations with veterans, leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts who have been tested by life and forced to rebuild clarity, discipline, and purpose after setbacks most people never see. This is not surface-level motivation. It’s real stories, lived experience, and practical insight into resilience, identity, leadership, and personal responsibility.

  1. 16H AGO

    Leading Your Home in Chaotic Times

    The world feels loud right now. Anger spreads fast. Division spreads faster. You can scroll for five minutes and feel like everything is broken. But outrage doesn’t build strong families. In this Battle Ready solo episode, I talk about what we actually control — our homes, our discipline, our presence, and our leadership. You don’t fix chaos by yelling louder. You fix it by becoming steadier. If you’ve felt the weight of the world lately and wondered how to respond without spiraling, this conversation is for you. 00:00 – The World Feels Heavy01:30 – The Trap of Outrage03:15 – Addiction to Noise05:00 – Your House Needs Leadership06:45 – What You Actually Control08:30 – Fear vs Responsibility09:45 – Practical Reset10:45 – Get Stronger, Not Louder

    12 min

  2. 2D AGO

    The Brain Behind Addiction, Trauma, and Self-Sabotage (Dr. Robb Kelly)

    Most people think addiction is about weak willpower — bad choices and lack of discipline.Dr. Robb Kelly says that’s wrong. After spending 14 months homeless on the streets of Manchester battling alcohol dependence, Dr. Kelly rebuilt his life and now teaches that addiction isn’t the substance — it’s the brain behind it. In this episode, we break down why “just stop” doesn’t work, how patterns get locked into the brain, why childhood trauma and shame fuel relapse cycles, and how recovery becomes possible when you treat root causes instead of symptoms. We also get into food, methylation, oxygen, breathwork, identity, and the internal dialogue that quietly sabotages people long before they ever relapse.If you’re struggling — or someone you love is — this conversation can shift how you see recovery. Guest: Dr. Robb Kelly, PhDWebsite: robbkelly.com Book (free copies offered): Daddy, Daddy, Please Stop Drinking (see episode for details) Battle Harder: battleharder.com New episodes weekly. Stay sharp, stay grounded, and always be fit for battle. 00:00 Most People Get Addiction Wrong01:12 The Liquor Store Moment — “It’s Not the Alcohol”03:48 14 Months Homeless in Manchester07:30 Suicide Attempts & Hitting Absolute Bottom11:05 Treating the Brain, Not the Substance14:40 Alcoholics vs Drug Addiction (Born vs Made)17:05 Depression, PTSD & Self-Numbing20:18 Behavior vs Brain — The Addiction Loop23:42 “Show Me Your Friends…” & Environment26:10 First Step If You’re Stuck29:15 Food, Chemicals & Brain Chemistry33:05 Words Change Your Biology (The Smith Story)37:12 Subconscious Sabotage & Limiting Beliefs41:00 Rewiring the Brain: 4 Daily Wins44:35 When His Patients Changed Him48:10 Approval-Seeking & Ego in Recovery51:22 Turning Pain Into Progress55:05 Shame, Trauma & Relapse Cycles58:30 The “Box” Story — Why People Stay Stuck1:01:40 Breathwork, Oxygen & Repatterning1:04:45 Getting Sober vs Staying Sober1:06:55 Daughter Reunion After 30+ Years1:09:20 Final Message: You Still Have a Chance1:10:10 Outro — Always Be Fit for Battle

    1h 12m

  3. FEB 12

    Managing Everyday Frustration

    A crowded gym. Traffic that won’t move. A short text message. None of these are catastrophic — but they can ruin your entire day if you let them. The problem isn’t the situation. It’s how quickly you hand over control.What Makes This Episode DifferentIn this episode of Battle Ready, I break down why small inconveniences trigger outsized emotional reactions, how ego and insecurity amplify minor stressors, and how discipline — especially physical training — builds emotional regulation. Who This Is ForIf you’ve ever felt your mood shift over something small and wondered why it hit so hard, this conversation will help you respond instead of react.00:00 – Why Small Things Derail You01:30 – The Crowded Gym Trigger04:45 – Control vs. Adaptation06:20 – Traffic & Time Pressure08:40 – The Story You Tell Yourself10:15 – Text Messages & Projection12:20 – Divorce, Triggers & Growth14:10 – Fragile Regulation15:00 – The 3-Second Reset Rule15:40 – Stay GroundedWant to work with Coach Rob go to Https://www.battleharder.com

    16 min

  4. TRAILER

    Battle Harder Trailer

    The Battle Harder Podcast explores what it actually takes to endure pressure, loss, responsibility, and prolonged adversity—without losing yourself in the process.Hosted by Coach Rob, the show features honest conversations with veterans, leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts who have been tested by life and forced to rebuild clarity, discipline, and purpose after setbacks most people never see.This is not surface-level motivation.It’s real stories, lived experience, and practical insight into resilience, identity, leadership, and personal responsibility—shared by people who’ve been in the fight and learned how to adapt without folding.If you value growth, truth, and long-term resilience—this podcast is for you.New Episodes Weekly.

    1 min

  5. FEB 10

    Suspend Doubt: The Science of Empowerment

    Empowerment isn’t hype — it’s who you become when doubt, conditioning, and old patterns try to pull you back. Laura Brennan Ballet breaks down a simple framework that helps you stop spiraling and make a clean mental shift when life hits hard. This conversation goes past “think positive” and gets practical: how to neutralize emotional reactivity, suspend doubt in real time, and use thought energy to change how you respond to pressure, relationships, and self-sabotage. If you’ve been stuck in familiar patterns that feel “safe” but keep you small — or you’re high-achieving on the outside while battling heaviness on the inside — this episode gives you tools you can actually use. Get in touch with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brennan-ballet-bb426751/ https://www.instagram.com/thescienceofempowerment/ https://www.facebook.com/laura.brennan.56614/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBfQy8Sp78NZIZ9Q-OqrMg https://thescienceofempowerment.com Want to work with Coach Rob, Check out https://www.battleharder.com

    1h 6m

  6. FEB 5

    Real Stress vs. Self-Inflicted Stress

    Most people say they’re stressed — but what they really mean is everything feels heavy and out of control. The problem isn’t stress itself. It’s the kind of stress you’re unknowingly creating and stacking on top of an already hard life. What Makes This Episode DifferentThis episode breaks down the difference between real stress and self-inflicted stress — why one is unavoidable, why the other is draining you, and how discipline and fitness help regulate chaos instead of adding more pressure.Who This Is ForIf you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like life is harder than it should be — especially during a tough season — this episode will help you identify what you can’t control and eliminate what you don’t need to be carrying.00:00 – When Everything Feels Heavy01:05 – What Real Stress Actually Is02:45 – Why Stress Isn’t a Personal Failure04:10 – How We Stack Stress on Top of Stress05:25 – What Self-Inflicted Stress Looks Like07:05 – Why This Kind of Stress Drains You08:20 – How Fitness Regulates Chaos09:40 – The Three Questions That Reduce Stress10:20 – Handle What’s Real. Remove What’s Not.Learn more here:https://www.battleharder.comCONNECT / FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlefitted

    11 min

  7. FEB 3

    Surviving Prison as an Outsider

    He walked into prison and immediately knew something was wrong — not in his head, but in his body. Shaking. Fear. Survival mode. And within days, Matt realized he wasn’t just serving time… he was becoming a target.Matt Melvin shares what it’s like to enter prison as someone who doesn’t fit the prison hierarchy — and how labels, rumors, and being “different” can turn into isolation, solitary confinement, and life-threatening violence.This isn’t a political conversation. It’s a human one. About faith under pressure, discipline in isolation, and what it takes to survive when the system decides you don’t belong.Chapters / Timestamps00:00 — The First Step Inside Prison01:40 — Fear You Feel in Your Body04:00 — “I Was a Target Immediately”06:30 — How Prison Labels Spread Fast09:10 — Falsely Marked as a Sex Offender12:00 — Why Guards Didn’t Protect Him14:45 — Solitary Confinement as “Safety”18:10 — The Decision That Led to Prison21:30 — Denied Mental Health Court24:40 — “Punished for Being Different”27:10 — The Night He Thought He’d Die30:00 — Faith Turning Into Survival33:10 — Discipline in Isolation36:10 — Hope, End Dates, and Staying Alive39:20 — Turning Pain Into Progress42:20 — Judgment, Empathy, and Humanity45:10 — Final Message: Compassion Over LabelsConnect With Matt:IG- BulliedbehindbarsX-BarsbulliedFacebook- Matthew.Melvin.5621Website- www.bulliedbehindbars.comLink to book- https://www.amazon.com/Bullied-Behind-Bars-Christian-Supporter-ebook/dp/B09SFKYFCDIf this episode hit, you don’t need more content — you need structure.👉 Operation RelentlessA coaching system for people who are done drifting and ready to rebuild fitness, discipline, and direction. Learn more here:https://www.battleharder.comCONNECT / FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlefitted

    47 min

  8. JAN 29

    Why Being Easy to Be Around Is Costing You Your Voice

    Most people think being easy to be around is a strength. Agreeable. Reliable. Low drama. But what rarely gets talked about is the cost. Over time, always going along to get along doesn’t build confidence. It slowly erodes your voice, your energy, and your identity. In this Battle Ready Series solo episode, Coach Rob breaks down why so many high-functioning adults lose their voice without realizing it, how resentment is actually information, and why harmony without honesty always collapses. This episode is about boundaries, clarity, self-respect, and learning to choose honesty over comfort before burnout, resentment, and anxiety take over.If you’ve been the person who keeps the peace at your own expense, absorbs pressure quietly, and feels invisible in your own life, this conversation will hit home. This episode covers: Why being agreeable is often a learned survival pattern How resentment signals unspoken boundaries Why silence creates exhaustion, not peace The difference between clarity and confrontation How to reclaim your energy without becoming aggressive Why honesty builds self-respect and silence drains it 👉 Operation RelentlessA coaching system for people who are done drifting and ready to rebuild fitness, discipline, and direction. Learn more here: https://www.battleharder.com

    17 min
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The Battle Harder Podcast explores what it actually takes to endure pressure, loss, responsibility, and prolonged adversity—without losing yourself in the process. Hosted by Coach Rob, the show features honest conversations with veterans, leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts who have been tested by life and forced to rebuild clarity, discipline, and purpose after setbacks most people never see. This is not surface-level motivation. It’s real stories, lived experience, and practical insight into resilience, identity, leadership, and personal responsibility.

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  • Creator
    Coach Rob
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Coach Rob
  • Show Website
    Battle Harder