Harder Than Life

By VYVECASTHealth & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement How To

Harder Than Life episodes

October 18, 2025 Evening Habits That Change Everything!
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 time
Main Points:
00:00 The Myth of The Perfect Morning Routine
00:46 The Importance of an Evening Routine
01:29 Steps for a Successful Evening Routine
02:01 Making Mornings Effortless
02:51 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
4 min
October 16, 2025 Grow Younger: The Transformative Power of Play
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
16 min
October 14, 2025 What’s Left When You Lose Everything?
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
1 hr
October 14, 2025 What’s Left When You Lose Everything?
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
58 min
October 13, 2025 Why Being Liked Will Never Earn You Respect
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
4 min
October 09, 2025 Why a Healthy Partner Is the Ultimate Life Hack
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
18 min
October 07, 2025 You’re Not Broke, You’re Just Playing the Wrong Game
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
49 min
October 06, 2025 The Hard Reset: Boundaries That Save Your Energy
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
4 min
October 02, 2025 Is Your Circle Helping or Hurting You?
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
16 min
October 02, 2025 Is Your Circle Helping or Hurting You?
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
15 min

About Harder Than Life

From the publisher's feed

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…