Harder Than Life

You don't need a new job. You don't need a raise. You don't need motivation. You need a reset. The kind that recalibrates your mind, body, systems, identity, and execution. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel lays out a 5-Day Career Reset designed to completely rewrite your 2026. Not a vacation. Not a break. A full recalibration of how you think, work, show up, and lead. Most careers don't collapse overnight. They erode quietly through drift, distraction, and lack of structure. This episode gives you a simple, disciplined framework to take the wheel back and stop letting life happen to you. Key Takeaways

Mindset creates the ceiling. Influence determines how far you go. In this powerful Best Of Mindset and Influence mashup, Kelly Siegel brings together elite performers, innovators, and thought leaders to break down what it really takes to master your mind, define your identity, and influence the world around you without losing yourself in the process. From Olympic champion Justin Gatlin on mental warfare and identity after sport… to JoAnn Garbin on innovation, trust, and leadership lessons from Microsoft… to Craig Siegel on consciousness, discomfort, and quantum leaps… to Rene Rodriguez on influence, emotional intelligence, and significance… This episode is a masterclass in mental toughness, purpose, self-awareness, and earned influence. If you want to think clearer, lead stronger, and show up with authority and authenticity, this one's for you. Key Takeaways:

If your confidence rises and falls with praise, paychecks, or likes, you're outsourcing your worth. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel calls out one of the most dangerous traps in modern life: letting jobs, bosses, numbers, relationships, and social media decide how valuable you feel. Kelly gets personal about growing up chasing approval, tying self-worth to performance, and riding the emotional rollercoaster of external validation. Then he breaks down the truth: Your worth is not rented. It's owned. When your value comes from discipline, integrity, and promises you keep to yourself, no one can take it from you. The job can change. The numbers can dip. The applause can disappear. But internal worth makes you untouchable. Key Takeaways

F.O.C.U.S. = Follow One Course Until Success. It's the simplest habit you'll ever learn and the most life-changing one you'll ever master. In this episode, Kelly Siegel delivers the single business habit that will transform your results in 2026: relentless, disciplined focus. Not chasing shiny objects. Not trying 10 strategies at once. Not quitting when it gets hard. Kelly breaks down why people fail (it's NOT laziness), why your brain sabotages new goals, how to choose the one thing that actually moves the needle, and how measurement becomes your greatest superpower. If you're tired of starting over, overwhelmed by distractions, or jumping from idea to idea… this episode is your reset. 2026 will not reward the most talented person. It will reward the most focused one. Key Takeaways

Every one of us has lived through something that could've broken us. This episode is about the people who refused to stay broken. In this Harder Than Life Best Of mashup, you'll hear powerful moments from Darren McCarty, Ezra Frech, Forbes Riley, and Dana Grant — four humans who took their pain, their trauma, their disabilities, their failures, their rock bottoms, and turned them into fuel. These stories prove one thing: Pain doesn't define you. It refines you. If you're healing, rebuilding, or climbing out of something heavy, this episode will remind you what you're made of. Key Takeaways:

Nobody warns you about the crash that comes after the big win. You grind for months, hit the goal… and instead of fulfillment, you feel flat, empty, or even depressed. That's the Success Hangover and it's way more common than people admit. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel explains why achievement often leads to an emotional dip, why the high disappears so fast, and how to avoid getting stuck in the “Now what?” spiral. From smashing his 500-workout goal to hitting revenue wins that didn't deliver the joy he expected, Kelly breaks down how to celebrate success without letting it stall your momentum. If you're growing, leveling up, or chasing big goals, this episode will help you stay grounded, stay hungry, and keep climbing. Key Takeaways

Your phone isn't the problem, your dependence on it is. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the truth about digital addiction, dopamine hijacking, and why your attention is the most valuable currency you have heading into 2026. You'll learn how constant scrolling destroys your focus, sleep, clarity, and emotional health and the simple Digital Warrior Protocol that helps you reclaim your mind, your peace, and your power. This isn't about quitting technology. It's about quitting dependence and rebuilding presence, purpose, and discipline. If you want more clarity, creativity, calm, and energy… your detox starts now. Key Takeaways

Discipline is the foundation of everything. You don't get transformation without it. In this powerful Best Of Harder Than Life episode, we break down the truth about what real change actually takes. Not hacks, not shortcuts, not motivation quotes… but self-mastery, consistency, and the willingness to keep going when it stops being exciting. Featuring hard-hitting moments from Grant Cardone, Coach Micheal Burt, Craig Ballantyne, and Molly Smith, this episode gives you the blueprint to activate your drive, escape destructive cycles, build unshakable discipline, and create the identity required for massive transformation. This is the mindset. This is the muscle. This is the work behind every breakthrough. Key Takeaways

Happiness is a feeling. It comes and goes like the weather. You can't build a meaningful life on something that changes by the hour. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the truth most people never hear: Chasing happiness is a trap. Happiness is momentary. Fulfillment is earned. Kelly reveals why fulfillment, not happiness, is the real metric of a powerful life. He dives into purpose, discipline, integrity, service, and the quiet pride that comes from keeping promises to yourself. This episode will shift how you decide, how you act, and how you measure your life. Because you don't need more “feel good” moments. You need alignment, purpose, and fulfillment. Key Takeaways

Alignment creates transformation. Discipline sustains it. If you want to dominate 2026 with strength, clarity, peace, and purpose, it starts with four daily rituals that rewire your mind, your habits, and your identity. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the exact four habits that took him from burnout and chaos to clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom. These aren't hacks or shortcuts, they're the foundation of a life built on discipline, peace, and purpose. You'll learn how physical training, meditation, reading, and gratitude work together to transform your body, your mind, and your spirit… and why doing them daily will make you unstoppable in 2026. Because transformation isn't magic. It's repetition. It's identity. And alignment that is done every single day. Key Takeaways

Brands aren't selling to your brain, they're selling to your biases. In this eye-opening episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with behavioral science strategist and author MichaelAaron Flicker to break down how billion-dollar brands influence your choices without you even realizing it. From why expensive products “feel” better… to why Spotify Wrapped is viral crack… to how Red Bull, Starbucks, Apple, and Kraft hack your psychology, this conversation exposes the real science behind persuasion, pricing, attention, and loyalty. MichaelAaron also reveals how small businesses can use these same tools ethically to grow without massive budgets. If you're a founder, leader, marketer, or creator, this is a must-listen masterclass on human behavior and the hidden forces shaping your decisions. Key Takeaways

Identity lag is real and it's one of the hardest parts of growth. It's that uncomfortable space where you've outgrown who you were, but the world still treats you like your old self. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down why identity lag happens, why it feels so damn frustrating, and how to keep leveling up even when people don't believe in (or understand) the new you yet. If you're evolving, healing, getting disciplined, or changing your life but others can't see it, this episode will help you stay the course and stop shrinking back into the person you've already outgrown. Your new identity is built through repetition, discipline, and proof, not external validation. Key Takeaways

You don't have a money problem. You have a mindset problem. Your bank account isn't criticizing you… it's mirroring you. In this episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how your relationship with money is shaped by discipline, identity, self-worth, and the emotional patterns you've carried since childhood. This isn't about investing tips or get-rich hacks; it's about the mindset and habits that create real financial freedom. Kelly shares the moment everything changed for him, and the 5 mindset shifts plus the 7-day reset that will help you rebuild your financial foundation from the inside out. If you want 2026 to look different than 2025, it starts here. Money follows discipline, not emotion. Key Takeaways

Thanksgiving isn't about the perfect meal, the perfect family, or the perfect year. It's about perspective. In this special Harder Than Life Thanksgiving episode, Kelly Siegel brings together some of the most powerful moments from past conversations. Stories of resilience, forgiveness, faith, healing, love, loss, and choosing gratitude even when life gets heavy. These clips remind us that gratitude isn't about what's easy. It's about being thankful for what grew you. Because being Harder Than Life doesn't mean being unbreakable. It means being thankful through it all. Key Takeaways

Everyone celebrates the win, the promotion, the after-photo… But nobody celebrates the grind that made it possible. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel pulls back the curtain on the invisible work, the late nights, early mornings, discipline, and consistency that never make it to Instagram but build every success story you've ever admired. If you're putting in work that nobody sees and wondering if it matters… this episode will remind you that invisible effort creates visible results. Key Takeaways

Most people start their week behind, stressed, and already reacting to chaos. You don't have a motivation problem; you have a structure problem. In this episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down The Sunday Blueprint, his personal system for winning every single week before it starts. From planning your week to protecting your mornings, setting boundaries, and staying consistent, Kelly reveals the exact six-step process he uses to create focus, freedom, and peace every single week. If you wake up overwhelmed on Mondays, this episode will give you the structure, mindset, and blueprint to finally get ahead. Key Takeaways

You might know him from Scream, Malibu's Most Wanted, or The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. But today, Jamie Kennedy isn't joking. He's fighting back. In this explosive episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with actor, comedian, and truth-teller Jamie Kennedy for a raw conversation about the government-created crisis that's about to hit every American home: the HVAC refrigerant mandate. Jamie exposes how new policies are creating a $25 billion disaster that could leave millions without air conditioning and why only two global corporations are profiting from it. This conversation dives deep into censorship, politics, corruption, and courage and why standing up for truth is the new rebellion. Key Takeaways

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

He's one of the fastest men in history. Justin Gatlin is an Olympic gold medalist, 5-time Olympic medalist, World Champion, and the only sprinter to defeat Usain Bolt on the world stage. But his story is about far more than speed. It's about resilience, reinvention, and mental toughness. In this inspiring conversation with Kelly Siegel, Justin opens up about his Olympic journey, battling boos from a stadium of 100,000 fans, overcoming scandals, redefining his identity after retirement, and why mental health is the next frontier in sports. Justin also shares powerful insights on visualization, meditation, mentorship, and fatherhood. Lessons that go far beyond the track and apply to business, life, and leadership. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Welcome back to The Hard Reset, your Monday morning mindset shift with Kelly Siegel This week, we tackle a universal struggle: rejection. Whether in business, relationships, or life, you will hear “no.” The difference between success and failure? How you respond. Kelly shares personal stories from the sales floor to heartbreaks, and delivers a no-nonsense reset to help you turn rejection into redirection. If you've ever been ghosted, overlooked, or flat-out rejected, this one's for you. Key Takeaways

Welcome back to The Hard Reset, your Monday morning mindset shift with Kelly Siegel. This week, we tackle a universal struggle: rejection. Whether in business, relationships, or life, you will hear “no.” The difference between success and failure? How you respond. Kelly shares personal stories from the sales floor to heartbreaks, and delivers a no-nonsense reset to help you turn rejection into redirection. If you've ever been ghosted, overlooked, or flat-out rejected, this one's for you. Key Takeaways:

We all get stuck. Fear, comfort, distractions, numbing habits, they keep us spinning on life's hamster wheel. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel gets real about what's holding you back and gives you the exact steps to break free. From numbing emotions with alcohol to rebuilding discipline through a 90-Day Reset Plan, Kelly shares battle-tested strategies for facing the truth, cutting the noise, and creating a daily system that actually works. If you're tired of excuses and ready for change, this episode is your wake-up call. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

From being labeled the “slow kid” to becoming a world pro strongman champion, IFBB pro bodybuilder, and pro wrestler in Japan and North Korea, Jon Andersen has lived a life built on grit, discipline, and doing what others won't. In this powerhouse conversation, Jon and Kelly Siegel go deep into mental toughness, daily discipline, reprogramming limiting beliefs, and why doing hard things every day is the only way to build the life you want. Jon also breaks down his Deep Water Method, the nutrition rules that keep his clients ripped without starving, and how to rewire your mindset through simple but powerful daily exercises. If you're looking for real strategies to get mentally tough, physically unstoppable, and spiritually grounded, this episode is your blueprint. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Welcome to The Hard Reset, your Monday morning wake-up call with Kelly Siegel. In this quick-hit solo episode, Kelly drops a simple but powerful truth: the first hour of your day defines the rest of it. Whether you're stuck in the snooze cycle or just feeling behind in life, this reset will help you take back control starting tomorrow morning. Kelly shares his personal 3-step morning routine that primes him for success in business, relationships, and mental clarity. No fluff. No 12-step checklists. Just real, actionable habits to OWN your day. Key Takeaways:

Every single one of us carries scars. Some visible, most invisible. While the world calls them weaknesses, they are proof you survived. In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares his personal story of childhood trauma, addiction, and chaos and how he transformed pain into purpose. Alongside lessons from icons like Oprah, Eminem, The Rock, and Nelson Mandela, Kelly reveals the daily practices and mindset shifts that turn wounds into wisdom and trauma into triumph. This isn't about ignoring pain. It's about using it as fuel to live harder, stronger, and freer than ever before. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

He's the only leader to serve as CEO of two Fortune 500 giants—Siemens in Germany and Alcoa in the U.S. He's advised U.S. presidents, mentored leaders worldwide, and now invests in cutting-edge biotech and technology. But what drives Klaus Kleinfeld isn't just business success, it's leading to thrive. In this masterclass conversation, Klaus shares the lessons from nearly 40 years at the top: why emotional intelligence often trumps IQ, how to manage energy (not just time), the four energy quadrants every leader must master, and the importance of purpose in business and life. His insights on leadership, resilience, and balance will leave you rethinking how you lead and how you live. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

In a world full of fake filters, highlight reels, and leaders hiding behind spin, people are starving for realness. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel gets raw about why transparency and authenticity aren't weaknesses. They're your superpowers. From leading through lawsuits, addiction, and business crises, Kelly reveals the battle-tested blueprint for building trust, inspiring loyalty, and leading powerfully from the trenches. If you've ever felt pressure to “fake it till you make it,” this episode will show you a better way: lead with truth, scars and all. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

She's sold over $2.5 billion in products, starred on 197 infomercials, trained over 77,000 students, and built a multimillion-dollar company with her daughter. But behind the success, Forbes Riley's story is one of grit, resilience, and reinvention. From being bullied as a lonely kid with braces to winning beauty pageants, surviving near-death experiences, witnessing the Las Vegas shooting, and flipping a bus crash into a bodybuilding victory at age 64, Forbes has lived it all. In this episode, the Queen of the Pitch shares her secrets on turning rejection into redirection, pitching yourself in under 60 seconds, raising empowered kids, building an unstoppable brand, and living with passion at any age. This conversation will inspire you to reframe adversity, master your message, and step fully into the life you were meant to create. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Life will hit you and it's not a matter of if, but when. Business failures, personal loss, heartbreak, or unexpected chaos… all of us will face storms. The difference between breaking and breaking through is whether you have a plan. In this raw and practical solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares the Harder Than Life Plan, a proven 3-step blueprint to rise stronger every time adversity comes your way. These principles helped Kelly overcome addiction, business collapse, custody battles, and near rock-bottom moments. They'll help you too. This isn't motivation. It's real-life resilience. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

From being told he wouldn't graduate high school to starring in Tulsa King, producing 21 films, and directing 10, James Quattrochi is living proof that relentless discipline, faith, and self-belief can turn any obstacle into an opportunity. In this powerful conversation, James shares his incredible journey, which includes overcoming severe dyslexia, breaking into acting with Goodfellas, discovering spirituality through loneliness, and carving out a career as an actor, producer, and director. Along the way, he opens up about personal struggles, near-death experiences, betrayal in Hollywood, and the love that has fueled his staying power for 33 years in the industry. Whether you're chasing dreams in Hollywood or simply trying to rise above life's setbacks, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom, wild stories, and spiritual insight you won't forget. What You'll Learn:

What do you do when your big plan crashes and burns? In this raw and fired-up solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares his most personal stories of failure and the exact blueprint he uses to turn setbacks into massive comebacks. From losing a $2M client to battling alcohol addiction, Kelly shows why failure isn't the end. It's feedback. You'll discover the 4-step process to pause, pivot, and power your way into a stronger, more aligned Plan B. Whether you're facing a business collapse, a personal breakdown, or a dream gone sideways, this episode will help you find the lesson, own the pivot, and rise stronger than ever. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Ever feel like you're running full throttle but still not in sync with yourself? In this deeply calming and inspiring conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Rubina CDA, a mindfulness leader, trauma-informed educator, and CEO of Inner Design. Rubina fuses breathwork, human design, and artistic expression to help high performers, artists, and students reset stress, reconnect with their inner rhythm, and unlock their full creative potential. From practical breath techniques to redefining creativity, Rubina shows how slowing down, practicing mindfulness, and aligning with your natural rhythm can actually enhance peak performance. Whether you're a CEO, artist, or just someone looking for peace in the chaos, this episode will leave you with tools and a whole lot of calm energy you can use right away. Key Takeaways: