Harder Than Life

139: On Borrowed Time - How a Near-Breakdown Led to a Life of Purpose with Yohance Boulden


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In this raw and powerful episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with former special operations warrior turned mindset coach and author, Yohance Boulden. From storming buildings in Afghanistan to confronting suicidal thoughts at home, Yohance opens up about the battles that don’t make the news—the mental ones.


Together, they unpack what it means to be a whole man: vulnerable, grounded, and emotionally resilient. Yohance shares how journaling, gratitude, and sitting in fear have become tools of survival and growth, and why his mantra is to "earn your regrets."

If you're ready to redefine masculinity, confront your fears, and find healing through presence, connection, and faith—this is the episode you can’t miss.


Key Takeaways:

  • Why watching sunrises became a daily life-saving ritual
  • How physical fitness builds mental resilience
  • The power of getting small when life feels overwhelming
  • The importance of safety, surrender, and spiritual awakening
  • How journaling can help you know yourself and process pain
  • Fatherhood lessons that shaped his leadership
  • What it really means to be a “whole man”
  • How friendships with emotional depth are the real flex

  • Drop a comment: What’s your biggest fear—and how are you facing it?


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