Harder Than Life

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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!

  1. 1D AGO

    Breaking the Pattern That's Been Destroying You

    Failure isn’t an accident. It’s a pattern. In this solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel shares hard-earned lessons about betrayal, self-abandonment, alcohol, boundaries, and why we often repeat the same wounds in different environments. This episode explores shame versus identity, how no boundaries equal no respect, and why sobriety exposes what numbing hides. If you keep meeting the same villain, this episode explains why — and how to break the cycle. Key Takeaways 🟥 Failure is often repeated behavior 🟥 Self-abandonment creates resentment 🟥 Sobriety exposes the root 🟥 Boundaries protect self-respect (00:53) Understanding Failure: Choices vs. Mistakes (02:13) The Importance of Self-Love and Boundaries (04:10) Self-Abandonment Looks Like Peace (07:29) Staying Is A Choice (10:55) Numbing Hid The Truth (13:15) Putting Yourself First (16:22) Conclusion and Call to Action 🔔 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

    18 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Fake Entrepreneurs vs Real Ones | Accountability Separates Them

    Winning doesn’t start with talent. It starts with ownership. In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Dan Sachkowski for a real conversation about leadership, discipline, and taking responsibility for your outcomes. Dan shares lessons from navigating adversity, building standards that don’t fluctuate, and why most people stay stuck blaming circumstances instead of owning results. This episode explores pressure, accountability, discipline over motivation, and why leadership always starts with leading yourself first. Key Takeaways 🟥 Ownership eliminates excuses 🟥 Discipline creates freedom 🟥 Standards must outlast emotion 🟥 Responsibility builds confidence (00:00) Introduction (01:21) The First Fall: Bankruptcy at 24 (02:41) Early Ambitions and Mentorship (04:06) Betrayal and Business Challenges (09:00) Advice for Young Entrepreneurs (11:42) Mindset and Overcoming Adversity (17:49) Business Growth and Systems (24:09) Childhood and Personal Reflections (29:39) The Power of Tenacity and Confidence (31:34) Fake It Till You Make It (33:40) Critique of Fake Entrepreneurs (36:01) Defining True Entrepreneurship (42:09) Getting Over The First Million (48:48) Balancing Parenthood and Business (56:26) Legacy and Impactful Coaching (1:00:23) Rapid Fire 🔔 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

    1h 4m

  3. 4D AGO

    That Feeling Of Being Stuck Has A Reason

    Being good enough is dangerous—because it doesn’t look like a problem. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how comfort can quietly hold you back from greatness. When life feels fine but growth has stopped, stagnation becomes the real threat. This episode explores comfort zones, friction, risk-taking, and why most people miss their potential by avoiding discomfort. Key Takeaways 🟥 Comfort disguises stagnation 🟥 Good can block great 🟥 Friction fuels growth 🟥 Restlessness signals your next level (00:00) The Problem With Being Good Enough (00:56) Comfort Zone Trap (01:34) Stretching and Taking Risks (02:15) The Hard Reset (02:34) What's Next On HTL 🔔 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

    4 min

  4. FEB 12

    Discipline Isn't About Pushing Harder—It's About This

    Most people think self-discipline means doing more. Grinding harder. Pushing longer. In this solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel breaks down why real discipline isn’t intensity—it’s regulation and self-respect. Kelly shares how hustle culture confuses motion with progress, why overcommitment is fear in disguise, and how stillness is one of the most advanced discipline skills you can build. This episode explores saying no, slowing down with intention, building self-trust, and leading with presence instead of force. Key Takeaways 🟥 Discipline is regulation, not punishment 🟥 Doing less on purpose creates clarity 🟥 Stillness is strength 🟥 Discipline builds self-trust (00:00) Intro (02:37) Regulation Over Intensity (03:56) The Power of No (06:22) Stillness as a Weapon (08:17) Leading with Presence (11:19) The Trust Contract (14:58) Do Less to Get More 🔔 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

    19 min

  5. FEB 10

    Your Voice Doesn't Disappear | It Gets Silenced

    Your voice doesn’t disappear overnight. It gets trained to stay quiet. In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Charlotte Dobre for a raw conversation about voice, identity, people-pleasing, and reclaiming authenticity. Charlotte shares how fear of judgment, online criticism, and performance culture can mute self-expression — and how confidence is rebuilt through self-trust. This episode explores authenticity over approval, creativity without shame, and why owning your voice changes how you lead, create, and live. Key Takeaways 🟥 Fear, not talent, silences voices 🟥 People-pleasing is learned survival 🟥 Authenticity builds confidence 🟥 Self-trust disarms judgment (00:00) - Introduction (01:11) - Early Life and Struggles (02:11) - Journey to YouTube Stardom (05:11) - The Rise of The Bridezilla Videos (06:39) - The Importance of Social Media for Businesses (08:21) - Authenticity and Humor in Content Creation (10:48) - Navigating Dating and Relationships (12:33) - Meeting Mike (15:16) - Dating Icks (21:46) - Importance of Communication (24:50) - Challenges of Being a Female Creator (28:30) - Protecting Your Peace (30:43) - Handling Online Criticism (36:09) - Finding Joy in Acting (38:29) - Creating 'The Swipe Life' (40:21) - Challenges in the Entertainment Industry (44:19) - Building a Supportive Community (49:07) - Advice To Younger Self (51:22) - Rapid Fire Questions 🔔 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

    1h 2m

  6. FEB 9

    You're Not Ready Yet | Here's Why That's a Lie

    Learning isn’t the problem. Hiding behind it is. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how endless learning can become a socially acceptable way to avoid action. Kelly shares personal realizations about using preparation as a hiding place and why most breakthroughs don’t come from new information—they come from finally using what you already know. This episode explores the illusion of progress, the fear behind “not being ready,” and why courage is the missing ingredient. Key Takeaways 🟥 Endless learning can be avoidance 🟥 Knowledge without action doesn’t create change 🟥 Courage moves the needle 🟥 Action builds confidence (00:00) Intro and Personal Reflection (00:39) The Trap of Endless Learning (01:28) The Power of Taking Action (02:00) Realizations and Breakthroughs (02:33) Practical Steps to Move Forward (03:04) The Hard Reset (03:22) Upcoming Guest 🔔 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

    5 min

  7. FEB 5

    You Already Lost When You Stopped Asking

    If you don’t ask, you’ve already lost. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how not asking for help isn’t strength—it’s stagnation. Kelly shares personal stories of growing up hyper-independent, surviving alone, and how those same patterns later limited his leadership, growth, and peace. This episode explores why control feels safer than collaboration, how hyper-independence is a trauma response, and why real strength requires support. Key Takeaways 🟥 Not asking delays growth 🟥 Hyper-independence is learned survival 🟥 Control is an illusion 🟥 Strong leaders inquire (00:00) Intro   (00:54) The Cost of Silence   (07:53) Law of Multiplicity in Business   (11:53) The "What Would It Take" Reframe   (14:59) Practice the Skill of Asking   🔔 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

    20 min

  8. FEB 3

    Your Voice Gets Stolen by Survival, Not Talent | Benny Salas

    Your voice isn’t missing. It’s been muted by survival. In this powerful episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with Benny Salas for a raw conversation about trauma, voice, identity, and what it really takes to step into your purpose. Benny shares deeply personal stories of childhood abuse, shame, addiction, and silence—and how reclaiming his voice became the foundation for healing, leadership, and legacy. Together, Kelly and Benny break down why most people don’t fear public speaking—they fear judgment, rejection, and being fully seen. This episode explores authenticity over performance, confidence built through clarity, and why your story isn’t your weakness—it’s your assignment. Key Takeaways 🟥 Trauma silences voices long before talent ever fails 🟥 Fear of judgment is the real blocker, not fear of speaking 🟥 Authenticity creates transformation, not performance 🟥 Confidence is built through truth, not perfection 🟥 Legacy begins when someone else finds their voice (00:00) - Introduction (02:54) - The Power of Vulnerability (06:09) - Therapy and Personal Growth (07:53) - Embodying Other People (10:18) - Imposter Syndrome (13:45) - Benny's Childhood (16:13) - Coaching and Legacy (22:01) - Public Speaking and Overcoming Fear (28:02) - 3 Ps of Public Speaking (34:18) - Three Core Essentials for Confidence (37:56) - The Art of Storytelling (42:58) - Leadership and Team Dynamics (45:53) - Giving Yourself and People Grace (48:35) - The Importance of Pausing (54:00) - Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Shame (56:04) - Online Resources (58:13) - Staying Curious (59:34) - How To Listen Better 🔔 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

    1h 2m
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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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  • Creator
    VYVECAST
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Harder Than Life

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