Everyone feels motivated on day one. Everyone feels excited when they start. But week three? That’s where dreams die. The moment when excitement fades, discipline is tested, and most people quit. Whether it’s fitness, business, journaling, meditation, sobriety, or any new habit, The Dip shows up like clockwork. Kelly reveals why this slump is actually proof you’re on the right path, and how to push through it with systems, discipline, and micro-wins that turn beginners into champions. If you’ve ever wondered why you start strong but struggle to stay consistent, this episode will show you exactly how to break that cycle for good. Key Takeaways 🟥 What “The Dip” is and why it always hits around week three. 🟥 Why motivation fades and why that’s NOT failure. 🟥 How champions push through when everyone else quits. 🟥 3 practical strategies to survive the slump 🟥 Why discipline beats motivation every single time. (00:03) Understanding 'The Dip' (01:00) The Importance of Discipline (01:53) Strategies to Overcome 'The Dip' (02:38) Upcoming Interviews and Content 🔔 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

You’re not waiting to be chosen. You’re waiting to decide. In this raw and motivating solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the truth about success, confidence, and visibility: being somebody isn’t a gift you’re given, it’s a decision you make and repeat. Kelly shares his own story of waiting to be “discovered” and what finally shifted everything the day he stopped waiting for permission and started showing up like he belonged. If you’ve been holding yourself back, doubting your worth, or waiting for the perfect moment, this episode will show you how to make that decision today and keep proving it through daily action. Key Takeaways 🟥Why being “somebody” isn’t luck, it’s repetition. 🟥How fear never disappears, it just rides shotgun. 🟥The 5 pillars of acting like a somebody: clarity, energy, truth, visibility & service. 🟥Why vulnerability is your greatest strength. 🟥How to own your platform, tell your truth, and lead with courage. (00:00) Intro (00:48) The Choice (03:43) The Myth of Icons (05:57) Living with Fear (09:12) Master Your Posture, Energy, and Truth (11:36) Vulnerability Is The Highest Strength (15:03) The Challenge 🔔 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

You can reinvent yourself at any age. You can rebuild, rebrand, and rise again.. In this inspiring episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with Brande Roderick, actress, model, entrepreneur, and mom, to talk about resilience, confidence, and creating a life that’s Harder Than Life... From Baywatch to The Apprentice to building businesses and raising two sons, Brande shares how she turned setbacks into lessons, stayed grounded through fame, and keeps evolving through every season of life. Her story is proof that beauty fades, but gratitude, grit, and growth never go out of style. Key Takeaways 🟥 How to reinvent yourself and thrive through every season. 🟥 The power of gratitude and self-discipline. 🟥 Why confidence comes from knowledge and self-respect. 🟥 How to raise kind, grounded kids in a chaotic world. 🟥 The truth about beauty, boundaries, and authenticity. (00:00) Intro (02:30) The Playmate Origin Story (05:51) The Celebrity Apprentice Lesson (06:42) Knowledge Is Everything (17:48) Why Losing Is Important (25:23) Filters And Confidence (29:33) Kindness Is Underrated (36:19) Reinvention Of A Dream (37:40) Playing Small (40:16) The Baywatch Mistake 🔔Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you live, lead, and speak Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t need a cape, a medal, or a crowd to be courageous. You just need one small moment of bravery. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel. breaks down the power of micro courage, those quiet, unseen acts of bravery that completely change your life. Courage isn’t quitting your job or jumping out of planes. It’s showing up when no one’s watching. It’s saying “I need help.” It’s fixing what’s broken before it breaks you. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to be brave, this is your sign. Start small, start now.. Key Takeaways. 🟥 Why courage isn’t loud 🟥 How small acts of bravery build unstoppable confidence. 🟥 The power of admitting when you need help. 🟥 Why excuses don’t get results, action does. 🟥 How to make courage your daily lifestyle. (00:00) Intro (00:10) What is Micro Courage (01:15) My Story of Micro Courage (02:18) Building Confidence Through Action (02:49) Weekly Challenge: Practice Micro Courage (03:36) What's Next 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Hard Reset episodes that help you cut the noise, crush excuses, 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

You don’t have a money problem or a people problem, you have a thinking problem. And that thinking started with your trauma. In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how trauma doesn’t just shape your past, it programs your future. From childhood chaos to addiction, Kelly reveals the mindset shifts and daily disciplines that turned his pain into power. You’ll learn how to stop repeating destructive cycles, rewire your thinking, and transform your story into your superpower. Because your trauma isn’t your prison. It’s your passport. Key Takeaways 🟥How to turn scars into strength. 🟥Why radical responsibility equals freedom. 🟥The 3 daily habits that rewire your brain: sweat, meditate, journal. 🟥Why adversity is your weapon, not your weakness. (00:00) Intro (02:29) Personal Story of Trauma (04:02) Breaking the Cycle 08:18 Practical Steps for Healing 10:04 Final Thoughts And Challenge 🔔 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

Is what you're seeing even real? This video tackles the rise of AI news and deepfakes in political news, questioning how much of what we consume is manipulated fake news. You can’t silence the truth. You can only expose who’s afraid of it.. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with award-winning journalist and radio host Steve Gruber, a man who’s built his career on truth, grit, and courage.. They dive deep into the collapse of corporate journalism, the rise of censorship, and how to stay grounded in faith and integrity when the world demands silence. Steve opens up about decades in the media, the dangers of AI, and why emotional intelligence, not outrage, is the real power play in today’s world.. This isn’t about politics. It’s about truth, freedom, and standing firm when it counts.. Key Takeaways 🟥 How to protect free speech in an age of censorship. 🟥 The collapse of corporate journalism and what’s replacing it. 🟥 Why emotional intelligence is the new superpower. 🟥 How faith, truth, and integrity keep you grounded in chaos. 🟥 The future of media, AI, and the battle for your mind. (0:00) Introduction (02:22) Biggest Lie in Mainstream Media (04:05) Creating Chaos In The Nation (07:24) Election and Media Bias (08:03) Charlie Kirk Assassination Discussion (13:19) Condoning Violence (16:12 ) Steve Gruber's Journey (25:13) AI in Gun Control And School Safety (34:15) Integrity And Truth In Journalism (37:09) Overcoming Controversy (40:36) Non-negotiables In Journalism (45:34) Most Powerful Interview Done By Steve (48:06) Staying Grounded & Married Life (51:56) Another Career In Mind (54:12) The Future of Free Press 🔔Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you live, lead, and speak Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being busy isn’t a badge of honor. It's a trap. In this short but powerful Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down one of the biggest lies in our culture: that being busy equals being productive. Spoiler alert — it doesn’t. From jam-packed calendars to endless emails and fake progress, Kelly exposes the illusion of progress and gives you a practical reset to focus on what actually moves the needle: impact, not motion. If your to-do list is full but your results are empty, this episode will help you ditch the busywork, reclaim your time, and measure success by results, not activity. Key Takeaways 🟥 The difference between being busy and being productive. 🟥 Why email, multitasking, and fake hustle destroy your focus. 🟥 How to identify “needle-moving tasks” that actually create results. 🟥 The illusion of progress and why it’s dangerous. 🟥 A 3-step reset to replace motion with meaningful progress. 00:00 Intro 00:34 The Addiction to Being Busy 00:59 Busy vs. Productive 02:31 The Illusion of Progress 02:50 Reset Your Productivity Mindset 03:58 Upcoming Episodes 🔔 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

Are you feeling drained and stuck? You’re not stuck because of your job. You’re not stuck because of your money. You’re stuck because of the people you keep around you. Cutting these ties is crucial to break free from a negative cycle and protect your emotional well-being, allowing you to reclaim your peace and energy. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel dives into the truth about toxic relationships. How they drain your energy, block your growth, and steal your peace. From toxic parents and friends to energy vampires and fake supporters, Kelly shares how he finally cut the chaos, set boundaries, and built a drama-free life rooted in love and clarity. If you’re tired of cycles of drama, guilt, or chaos, this episode will help you break free, build boundaries, and protect your peace. Key Takeaways 🟥 How toxic ties quietly destroy your energy, focus, and peace. 🟥 The 5 types of toxic people: drama magnets, dream killers, energy vampires, manipulators, and fake supporters. 🟥 Why familiar doesn’t mean healthy. 🟥 How to cut ties and create distance with grace. 🟥 5 steps to reclaim your energy and peace. (0:00) Intro (01:54) Identifying Toxic Ties (02:14) The Impact of Toxic People (02:51) Types of Toxic People (07:59) Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships (09:51) Steps to Cut Toxic Ties (14:46) Weekly Challenge and Conclusion 🔔 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

Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus. But in today’s world… the planets have changed. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with relationship legend Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, to explore how modern stress, hormones, and shifting gender roles are changing love as we know it. Dr. Gray breaks down how testosterone, estrogen, and communication shape attraction, intimacy, and trust, and reveals why understanding biology is the secret to lasting connections in relationships today. This conversation goes way beyond “Mars and Venus.” It’s a masterclass in modern love, masculine and feminine energy, and the science behind genuine partnership. Key Takeaways 🟥 Why women’s rising testosterone leads to burnout and how to balance it. 🟥 How men can create emotional safety and deeper intimacy. 🟥 The link between hormones, sex, and communication. 🟥 Why porn, dopamine, and addiction are destroying relationships. 🟥 How to rebuild passion, peace, and partnership that lasts. (00:00) Intro (02:49) The Evolution of Gender Roles (09:46) Communication and Emotional Connection (11:48) Modern Relationship Dynamics (14:30) Testosterone vs Estrogen (20:46) Feeling Safe To Talk (24:53) Transactional vs Supportive (37:01) Soulmate or Role Mate? (43:19) Supplements To Boost Intimacy (57:15) Effective Communication in Relationships (1:05:50) Final Thoughts and Takeaways 🔔 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

It's time for a Hard Reset with Kelly Siegel, where we're discussing the hardest person to forgive: yourself! Using a mirror for self-reflection can be a powerful tool, especially when seeking forgiveness. Embrace personal growth and nurture self-love by shifting your mindset with daily motivation, and remember to practice self-forgiveness. Kelly Siegel breaks down how guilt keeps us stuck, what it really means to forgive yourself, and why you have to stop carrying weight that no longer belongs to you. Key Takeaways 🟥 Guilt is only useful when it leads to growth, not self-punishment 🟥 You can’t move forward while dragging the weight of your past 🟥 Forgiveness isn’t forgetting, it’s releasing emotional control 🟥 Accountability means owning it, not reliving it (00:00) Intro (00:20) The Challenge of Self-Forgiveness (01:23) The Path to Forgiveness (02:09) The Hard Reset: Moving Forward (03:08) Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts 🔔 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

Let's drop the excuses and cut the BS; that voice holding you back is based in what is fear, not wisdom. It's time for unlearning those old patterns and making better decision making, because a fear-driven life isn't enjoyable. Embrace personal growth and ditch the anxiety by challenging those limiting beliefs with motivational speech. You don’t have a money problem. You don’t have a relationship problem. You have a thinking problem. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how to escape the mental prison that’s holding you back. From childhood trauma to negative thought loops, Kelly explains how “stinking thinking” becomes our default programming and how to smash it with truth, discipline, and gratitude. If you’ve been stuck in self-sabotage, fear, or excuses, this episode gives you the practical tools to retrain your brain, reclaim your power, and rewire your mindset for unstoppable results. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 What “stinking thinking” really is and how to recognize it in yourself. 💡 How negative programming from childhood keeps you stuck. 💡 The difference between survival and thriving. 💡 3 steps to break toxic thought loops and create lasting change. 💡 Why gratitude, self-love, and discipline are the antidotes to excuses. Main Points: 00:00 Intro 1:22 Smash Stinking Thinking Once and For All 2:35 Origin of the "Corrupt Mind" 5:20 Self-Sabotage: The Trap of High Achievers 9:03 Create Non-Negotiable Winning Habits Now 10:20 The 3-Step Process to Break Negative Loops 💬 What negative loop are you smashing this week? Fear, self-doubt, or excuses? Drop it in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly solo episodes & interviews that help you think bigger, act bolder, and live Harder Than Life. → → → SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ← ← ←  👉 Apple  👉 Spotify 👉 YouTube → → → CONNECT WITH KELLY SIEGEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ←  ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️TIKTOK⁠   ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a legendary father? Discover the profound impact of fatherhood and parenting. The absence of a father can significantly affect a child's mental health, as highlighted by statistics on fatherlessness in America. Remember, dads are important for teaching life lessons and instilling strong family values. In this emotional and raw conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, to explore how men can heal from childhood trauma, forgive their past, and lead their families with strength, love, and vulnerability. Larry shares how breaking the cycle of abuse transformed how every man can learn to connect deeper, parent better, and finally forgive. This one hits home for every dad, son, or man trying to become one. Main Points: 00:00 Intro 03:04 Larry's Journey to Legendary Fatherhood 08:01 Breaking the Cycle of Abuse 17:31 Reconnecting with His Dad 21:21 The Birth of The Good Dad Project 28:49 The Importance of Forgiveness 36:00 Why Men Hide Their Struggles 38:31 The Importance of Family Support 42:47 Emotional Validation & Psychological Safety 56:25 The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood 59:16 What Makes Best Fathers 01:02:38 Dad Myth 01:03:53 Secret Weapon Of Dads 01:05:01 Rapid Fire Questions 01:07:24 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 💬 What part of Larry’s story hit you hardest? His healing, forgiveness, or fatherhood journey? Share your truth in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with powerful guests who help you live, love, and lead Harder Than Life. → → → SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ← ← ←  👉 Apple  👉 Spotify 👉 YouTube → → → CONNECT WITH KELLY SIEGEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ←  ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️TIKTOK⁠   ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday, Harder Life Nation! Let's talk about setting up your day for success. Is it the perfect morning habits or your night routine that truly matters? Rethink your approach and consider how your mindset impacts your productivity and self-improvement journey. You’ve seen the Instagram-perfect morning routines: cold plunges, green smoothies, affirmations, sunrise meditations. But here’s the truth… your morning routine is only as strong as the night before. In this episode, Kelly dismantles the myth of the “perfect” morning and shifts the focus to the evening routine that actually sets you up to win. If you’re tired of failing your mornings before the day even starts, this reset is for you.Key Takeaways:* Why your 5 AM morning routine keeps falling apart* The real reason your mornings feel chaotic* Kelly’s simple evening routine that guarantees momentum* How to make mornings effortless, not forced* Why preparation is greater than motivation every timeMain Points:00:00 The Myth of The Perfect Morning Routine00:46 The Importance of an Evening Routine01:29 Steps for a Successful Evening Routine02:01 Making Mornings Effortless02:51 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts💬 What’s one change you’ll make to your evening routine this week? Drop it in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. → → → SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ← ← ←  👉 Apple  👉 Spotify 👉 YouTube → → → CONNECT WITH KELLY SIEGEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ←  ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️TIKTOK⁠   ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you truly played or laughed so hard your stomach hurt, felt completely free, and forgot about stress, bills, and responsibilities? In this powerful and uplifting solo episode, Kelly Siegel reminds us that healing doesn’t just happen in therapy, it happens in play, laughter, and freedom. From childhood trauma to adulthood burnout, Kelly shares his own struggle with “growing up too fast” and the lessons that taught him why play is medicine, laughter is therapy, and joy is power. If life’s gotten too serious, this episode will help you reawaken your inner kid and rediscover the fun, light, and creativity you’ve buried under the chaos of adulthood. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 Why healing requires fun, laughter, and freedom. 💡 How to reconnect with your inner child through play. 💡 The emotional and physical benefits of laughter. 💡 Why adults must unlearn “being serious” to find peace. 💡 A step-by-step challenge to bring joy back into your daily life. Main Points: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Reawaken Your Inner Kid 03:20 Why Seriousness Kills Your Spirit 06:23 Play's Power: Healing and Relationships 08:42 Simple, Powerful Ways to Play Again 11:42 Play is Not a Luxury; It's a Lifeline 💬 What’s one playful thing you’ll do this week to reconnect with your inner kid? Drop it in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly solo episodes & conversations that help you live, love, and laugh Harder Than Life. → → → SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ← ← ←  👉 Apple  👉 Spotify 👉 YouTube → → → CONNECT WITH KELLY SIEGEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ←  ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️TIKTOK⁠   ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She had it all. Degrees from Harvard and Stanford, meetings with President Obama, a check from Beyoncé, and a company that saved over one million babies. But behind the accolades, Jane Chen was crumbling. In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with Jane, cofounder of Embrace Global and author of Like a Wave We Break to uncover the truth about success, trauma, healing, and the brutal but beautiful work of learning to love yourself. From surviving childhood abuse to finding peace through therapy, psychedelics, and silence, Jane opens up about her real-life journey from breakdown to breakthrough. This isn’t a story about breaking, it’s about breaking open. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 Why success without healing will destroy you. 💡 How childhood trauma shapes adult relationships. 💡 The power of psychedelics, meditation & internal family systems therapy. 💡 Why self-love is the foundation of all healing. 💡 The hard truth: you can’t heal if you won’t face your past. 💡 How to stop performing and start living authentically. Main Points: 00:00 – Intro 04:31 – Jane's Childhood and Coping Mechanisms 06:15 – The Birth of Embrace Global 10:25 – The Journey of Self-love and Healing 13:01 – What the Wave Meant in the Book 15:13 – Relationships in the Lens of Trauma 19:38 – The Path to Healing 27:23 – Finally Saying "Enough." 28:26 – The Method That Helped With Healing 30:22 – Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 31:59 – Exploring Psychodrama & Finding the Ideal Father 35:02 – Reparenting and Personal Growth 41:40 – What It Takes to Truly Heal 42:19 – Silent Meditation Retreats 46:34 – Signs of Healing 48:25 – Confronting Parental Trauma 53:19 – Message to Younger Self 53:55 – Starting Your Healing Journey 55:51 – Final Reflections and Book Promotion 💬 What part of Jane’s story hit you hardest? The trauma, the healing, or the surrender? Share your truth in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with powerful guests who help you live, heal, and lead Harder Than Life. → → → SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ← ← ←  👉 Apple  👉 Spotify 👉 YouTube → → → CONNECT WITH KELLY SIEGEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ←  ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️TIKTOK⁠   ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hard Reset, your Monday mindset upgrade with Kelly Siegel. This week’s message is simple but powerful: stop chasing likes and start earning respect. Whether it's in business, parenting, or personal relationships, the constant need to be liked is destroying your leadership, your confidence, and your growth. Kelly breaks down why people-pleasing is a weakness in disguise and how standing firm in your values is the real path to power. If you’ve ever struggled with saying “no” or feared rocking the boat, this episode is your wake-up call. Key Takeaways: 💥Why chasing approval makes you weaker, not stronger 💥How respect is built through truth, consistency, and boundaries 💥Why being liked is fleeting but respect is forever 💥How this applies in leadership, parenting, and everyday life Main Points: 00:06 The Problem with Chasing Likes 00:46 The Importance of Respect 01:02 Business & Parenting Examples 01:49 The Hard Reset: Stop Chasing Likes 02:10 Upcoming Guest Announcement 💬 Are you chasing likes or earning respect? Drop your answer in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. → → → SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ← ← ←  👉 Apple 👉 Spotify  👉 YouTube → → → CONNECT WITH KELLY SIEGEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ←  ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️TIKTOK⁠   ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The single most important decision you’ll ever make isn’t about your career, money, or house, it’s about who you choose as your partner. In this solo coaching episode, Kelly Siegel gets real about toxic relationships, healthy partnerships, and why the right person can multiply your peace, purpose, and profits. With raw honesty, Kelly shares his own painful experiences with chaos at home and how finding alignment in love completely transformed his life and business. If you’re tired of settling for dysfunction, this episode will give you the steps, red flags, and daily habits to build a partnership that fuels your mission instead of draining it. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 The consequences of staying in toxic relationships. 💡 5 characteristics of a healthy partner 💡 Why peace at home equals profits at work. 💡 Red flags to watch for: belittling, conditional love, refusal to grow. 💡 5 steps to building a thriving relationship 💡 Weekly challenge: audit your relationship, set boundaries, and create new growth habits. Main Points: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Introduction and Listener Questions 02:38 The Importance of Choosing the Right Partner 04:19 The Consequences of a Toxic Relationship 06:59 Characteristics of a Healthy Partner 09:42 Steps to Building a Healthy Partnership 12:42 Red Flags in Relationships 15:26 Final Thoughts and Weekly Challenge 💬 Is your current relationship fueling your growth or draining your energy? Be honest and drop your answer in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly solo episodes & conversations to help you live, love, and lead Harder Than Life. → → → SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ← ← ←  👉 Apple 👉 Spotify  👉 YouTube → → → CONNECT WITH KELLY SIEGEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ←  ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ➡️TIKTOK⁠   ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He’s built a $5B real estate empire, raised $1.6B from investors, and turned the 10X mindset into a global movement. But behind the jets, books, and stages, Grant Cardone is as real as it gets. He shares the wins, the mistakes, the addictions, and the lessons that built his legacy. In this powerhouse conversation with Kelly Siegel, Grant dives deep into Bitcoin, real estate, money, marriage, fatherhood, AI, and the discipline it takes to create a life worth living. From hitting rock bottom with drugs to creating world-changing wealth vehicles, Grant lays it all out with honesty and fire. This is more than business. It's a masterclass in mindset, money, and massive action. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 Why Bitcoin + real estate is the investment combo of the future. 💡 The truth about home ownership (and why it’s not an investment). 💡 Why investing in yourself first is the only real shortcut. 💡 How to pick the right partner and why it’s the ultimate cheat code. 💡 Raising $1.6B without banks or Wall Street. 💡 The role of AI in business & why it kills all excuses. Main Points: 00:00 Intro 02:49 Grant's Bitcoin Journey Begins 08:38 Bitcoin Vs Stock Market 11:04 Where To Invest Your Money 13:15 Home Ownership Debate 18:28 The Boca Raton Deal 20:54 Which Deal Is Worth It 22:33 Raising $1.6 Billion 23:26 Your First 10x Begins With You 25:41 Hitting Rock Bottom and Overcoming Addiction 28:03 The Challenges of Scaling Marriage and Business 31:04 The Importance of Choosing the Right Partner 32:45 Teaching Kids About Money & Love 34:05 Navigating Doubt and New Ventures 35:32 Non-negotiables 37:31 The Role of AI in Business 40:12 Lightning Round 44:35 Grant Cardone's Investment Opportunities 46:06 Upcoming Cruise For Cardone Foundation 💬 What hit you hardest from Grant’s story—Bitcoin, real estate, or his battle with addiction? Drop your answer in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with world-class guests who help you build wealth, resilience, and a 10X life. Connect With Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71 Connect with Grant: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantcardone/ Website: https://cardonecapital.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast Here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-than-life/id1725989697 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29NOnhItmCLkZ9sLswABKS?si=d81915ddabc0420a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your circle is either building your future or breaking it. In today’s episode of The Hard Reset, Kelly Siegel challenges you to take a hard look at your inner circle. Who’s lifting you up… and who’s dragging you down? Let’s be real… energy vampires, chronic complainers, and drama addicts are destroying your momentum. If you don’t start setting boundaries, you’ll never rise to the level you’re meant to reach. Kelly shares personal insight (including a conversation with his daughter this morning!) and gives you the exact mindset shift you need to protect your energy and reclaim your power. Key Takeaways: 🎯 How to spot the “energy vampires” in your life 🎯 Why your environment influences your success more than you think 🎯 How to audit your circle and set boundaries without guilt 🎯 The mindset shift that separates leaders from victims 🎯 Why survival sometimes means saying no Main Points: 00:00 Intro 00:12 Identifying The Energy Vampires 00:57 The Importance of Your Circle 01:27 Action Steps for a Hard Reset 01:59 Upcoming Episodes and Conclusion 💬 What hit you hardest from Grant’s story—Bitcoin, real estate, or his battle with addiction? Drop your answer in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with world-class guests who help you build wealth, resilience, and a 10X life. Connect With Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71 Connect with Grant: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantcardone/ Website: https://cardonecapital.com/ Subscribe To The Podcast Here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-than-life/id1725989697 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29NOnhItmCLkZ9sLswABKS?si=d81915ddabc0420a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your future isn’t determined by your IQ, your bank account, or even your talent. It’s determined by your squad. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how to build your Power Squad and why cutting out negativity (even from family) is non-negotiable. If you’ve ever felt held back by toxic relationships, energy vampires, or friends who normalize mediocrity, this episode gives you the blueprint for upgrading your circle, protecting your energy, and surrounding yourself with people who demand your greatness. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 The 5 roles every Power Squad must include (mentor, challenger, teammate, cheerleader, student). 💡 How to audit your circle and spot “engines” vs. “anchors.” 💡 Why negativity is contagious and how to protect your energy. 💡 Action steps to ditch toxic people without drama. 💡 How to replace anchors with engines who fuel your growth. 💡 The weekly challenge: audit, cut, and add to your circle. Main Points: 00:00 Introduction 02:13 The Importance of Your Power Squad 05:29 Identifying and Building Your Power Squad 07:52 Ditching Negativity and Protecting Your Future 09:21 Action Steps to Level Up Your Circle 12:54 Final Thoughts and Weekly Challenge 💬 Who in your current circle is an engine and who’s an anchor? Share in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly solo episodes & conversations that help you build a life and circle that pull you higher. Connect With Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71 Website: https://www.trustntm.com Subscribe To The Podcast Here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-than-life/id1725989697 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29NOnhItmCLkZ9sLswABKS?si=d81915ddabc0420a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices