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... more

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November 03, 2025 Why Your Full Schedule Isn’t Helping You!
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

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October 30, 2025 Are Toxic Friends Keeping You Broke?
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
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October 28, 2025 How Men & Women Are Wired Differently with Dr. John Gray
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
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October 27, 2025 Find INNER Peace Now and Stop Fighting Yourself
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
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October 23, 2025 Why Playing It Safe Can Hurt You
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
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October 21, 2025 Why Dads Matter More Than You Think
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

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1h 12min
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
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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
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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
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1h 1min
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
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