Harder Than Life

Sep 19 2023 39 ep. 4

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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 start using today. Let’s get living!

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39: Every Day Means EVERY DAY w/ Brandon Burns

Sep 19 2023 75 mins

When Brandon Burns says he works out every day, he does not mean "most days" or "sometimes." He just gets up and DOES THE WORK every single day. That's the discipline it takes to make it as a keynote speaker, coach, and influencer at 26. Today, he joins Kelly to talk about the mentality behind his success. Highlights include:Brandon is the right hand man of Eric Thomas. Hear how Br

38: Life Without Secrets w/ Jillian Riddell

Sep 12 2023 54 mins

This may be the best episode of Harder Than Life yet. This week, we explore the fascinating life of Jillian Riddell, an ER nurse and podcaster with a crazy story. At age 17, she started college while 9 months pregnant. As a child, her dad hid her from her family. Through all that, Jillian has kept her promise to "be the light" to those around her. We are so excited to share this co

37: Living with Integrity w/ Matt Williams

Sep 05 2023 60 mins

Matt Williams once heard his wife tell him: “I can’t tell if you’re playing or working.” THAT is the kind of infectious energy that podcaster and badass Matt Williams is bringing to this episode of Harder Than Life. Matt, who has used his positive mindset to successfully launch the Fro Pro Snacks line, is 13 years sober. He and Kelly dive into how Matt overcame addiction an

36: Simple is Really, Really Hard w/ Greg Scheinman

Aug 29 2023 59 mins

If you ask Greg Scheinman, the there is no EASY way to do anything well. Living a better, healthier life is SIMPLE, but 'simple' ain't easy. Through his books, podcasting, and coaching, Greg is trying to teach people how to maximize middle age. Instead of dreading mid-life, Greg is changing the narrative to help people live their best life as they grow older. Today, Greg jams with

35: The Lotsaholic w/ Adam Jablin

Aug 22 2023 64 mins

Adam was once described as a “lotsaholic.” Everything in his life - from his best habits to his worst decisions - is cranked up to 11. For the longest time, Adam thought of his struggles as a fight against himself. It wasn’t until he learned to surrender that be became Harder Than Life.This week features a team-up worthy of its own crossover comic. Adam, a Best-selling author

34: The Gift w/ McKenna Reitz

Aug 15 2023 57 mins

If you ask McKenna Reitz what it is like to live with alopecia, she will tell you she never has a bad hair day.This week, Kelly welcomes the bold and beautiful McKenna Reitz to the Harder Than Life podcast! Despite losing every hair on her body in 2015, McKenna’s attitude and confidence are better than ever. What she went through, and how she grew through it all, is a story that

33: The Ferocious Buddha w/ David Meltzer

Aug 08 2023 25 mins

David Meltzer has won and lost (and won again) more money than most of us will see. If you listen to this podcast, you almost certainly know him as the Kevin Bacon of the personal development space. As an author, businessman, podcaster, and philanthropist, David is never more than six degrees away from your favorite motivator. Today, he joins Kelly for a ferocious conversation abou

32: A True Partnership w/ Aaron Opalewski

Aug 01 2023 70 mins

99% of what makes a good business partner happens outside the office. If their goals, attitude, and lifestyle are aligned with your own, chances are their work will mesh with yours too. Kelly met Aaron Opalewski by chance on a flight to Nashville, kicking off a friendship and business partnership, and the two have been winning together ever since.Being the humble son of a pastor tu

31: Enjoy the Ride w/ Pastor Julian Hayes

Jul 27 2023 48 mins

If you ask him, Julian Hayes will tell you that being a pastor was always his calling. Today, he’s known as “Pastor Ju,” a man of God whose passion for his community is infectious. However, the road Julian had to walk was not an easy one. The improbable story of how it all happened, and how Julian learned to live into his purpose, is at the heart of this week’s episode. Tun

30: Heroes Wear CAPEs - w/ Renee Vardouniotis & Angie Leitnaker

Jul 25 2023 63 mins

Renee Vardouniotis & Angie Leitnaker want to change the way we think about education. After several years of working within the traditional school system, they came together to develop the CAPE (Compassionate, Aware, Purpose-driven, and Effective) Movement. CAPE teaches children both practical skills and emotional intelligence, which Angie and Renee both found to be lacking in