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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 start using today. Let’s get living!

Episodes

15: Trust Your Gut w/ Gina Worful

Have you ever wondered why we crave unhealthy food? According to dietician Gina Worful, our fixation on snacks could be related to trauma from our past. In this episode, Kelly is joined by Gina to talk about some of the biggest questions surrounding what we’re eating: how does processed food affect our mentality? Why do we struggle to “trust our gut” when we are trying to choose what to eat? Join us on this journey to pura vida!Topics covered include: The power of the mind-body connection and ho...

May 09, 202359 minEp. 1

14: Reforming ”Nice Guys” w/ Ashley Cox

Time to cut the cord, fellas. This week, Kelly welcomes Nice Guy Reformer Ashley Cox to the podcast! Ashley has built her brand by helping unhappy "nice guys" find the purpose, happiness, and romantic success that they were missing. According to Ashley, too many men are living to be inoffensive, instead of living to find fulfillment. Sound familiar? This conversation will cut deep for many, with important stops at: Ashley's experiences with negative and passive male influences, and what it's tau...

May 02, 202356 minEp. 1

13: Control Your Narrative w/ Ryan Alford

From creating and selling ads on Madison Avenue, to founding his own agency and launching a massive podcast, Ryan Alford has spent his career building brands. And, on this week's episode, he joins Kelly for a killer conversation about how you can start your own powerful online brand. As Ryan explains, being able to "set the table" and make a first impression before you meet someone is critical. We cover all this, plus: How much of Ryan's life is on social media? Learn how a successful influencer...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 1

12: Giving Without Expectation w/ Andrew Stein

Support Andrew and his incredible team at The Children’s Foundation by buying a ticket for the 2023 Derby for Kids on May 6th! Proceeds will support the Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center (AARC) in Troy. Learn more and sign up!Could charity be your missing piece?This week, Kelly welcomes a selfless guest with a heartwarming cause: Andrew Stein, President of The Children’s Foundation. Andrew shares his story and champions the new Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center in Troy, a clinic to help ch...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 1

11: Superhero By Design w/ Ace Hagerty

How long would it take you to completely change your life? According to Matthew “Ace” Hagerty, it takes about a hundred days. This week, podcast host and badass Ace joins Kelly to talk about the 100-Day Challenge that helped him define and live out his purpose: be more to do more. Kelly and Ace also share their thoughts on motivation, overcoming demons, and sharing success, plus: Learn about the 100-Day Challenge that helped Ace unlock his purpose. Kelly and Ace share their winning habits, and t...

Apr 11, 202355 minEp. 1

10: The Sober Bartender w/ Brandi Kelly

At age nine, Brandi Kelly started drinking. Growing up in a chaotic household, Brandi’s struggles with sobriety started early. At one point, she found herself dating a Hell’s Angel biker and living in Las Vegas… and her drinking got so bad he kicked her out. Brandi’s life, from her job as a bartender to her lifestyle as a fitness athlete, suffered.Today, she is the Sober Bartender, happily married, a podcast host, and the subject of this enthralling episode. She and Kelly bond over their experie...

Apr 04, 202351 minEp. 1

9: The Ten Magic Words w/ Sandee Sgarlata

Hard times don’t last, but hard people do.Today, Sandee Sgarlata is America’s Happiness Coach. She dedicates herself to finding happiness every day, and teaches her clients how to do the same. But happiness was not always a constant in Sandee’s life. It was only through intense struggle that Sandee found the strength to seek out happiness. Now, she joins Kelly to for an open discussion on overcoming her demons, prioritizing wellness, and the ten magic words that can move mountains in your life. ...

Mar 28, 202354 minEp. 1

8: The Determined Society w/ Shawn French

The best teachers are always the best students. And author, keynote speaker, and host of The Determined Society podcast Shawn French is a lifelong student. This week, Shawn holds nothing back as he joins Kelly for a discussion about business, life, and self-improvement. Topics covered include: Confidence vs. Arrogance Why the best salespeople never “sell scared.” How to build High Performance Habits into your life. How to incorporate the tenets of personal development into your business. Show Li...

Mar 21, 202347 minEp. 1

7: Feel Your Feelings w/ Megan Gregory

Megan Gregory discovered the art of cooking at her lowest point. After spending five unsuccessful years trying for a baby with her loving husband, Megan was left devastated. She soon picked up the hobby of cooking from scratch, finding comfort in creating delicious meals. That soon turned into a passion for the culinary arts. Today, she is the new Chief Brand Ambassador at Skinny Butcher and dedicates herself to helping others eat healthier. This week, she joins Kelly to share her story. From fi...

Mar 14, 202341 minEp. 1

6: Experiences & Mindset Equal Growth w/ Dan Stowell

In 2015, Dan Stowell was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Mentally and physically, he had hit rock bottom. Dan spent the next several years undergoing surgeries and treatments, fighting against his body to stay alive. During those dark times, Dan developed an unbeatable resolve and found a new purpose: helping others find wellness and resilience.This week, Dan joins Kelly to share his story. The two talk about getting through tough times, surviving difficult childhoods, and the rewards of overcom...

Mar 07, 202343 minEp. 1

5: Let’s Get Giving w/ Anthony Fracchia

The hardest times create the strongest people. And our friend Anthony Fracchia is a shining example. Founder of Altruis Benefit Consulting and the Aspire Detroit nonprofit mentoring program, Anthony dedicates his heart to serving his community. However, his path to success was not an easy one. This week, he joins Kelly to share his story. The two men explore the realities of entrepreneurship, integrity, faith, and much more: -Anthony talks about Aspire Detroit, a program he founded to teach youn...

Feb 28, 202351 minEp. 1

4: The EQ Deficiency w/ Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda

Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda will tell you she used to be a “Karen.” It is hard to believe now, considering Brittney is (apart from being incredibly compassionate) an Emotional Intelligence author, podcast host, and Editor-in-Chief of Emotional Intelligence Magazine. So… how did she grow from being a self-described “Karen” into a lifelong student of emotional intelligence?This week, Brittney shares her story - and her new mission - with Kelly as the two explore the subject of emotional intell...

Feb 21, 202345 minEp. 1

3: Crushing Cancer w/ Michael & Ashlee Cramer

Meet the unbreakable Michael & Ashlee Cramer. In 2020, Michael was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 19. Immediately, his life, and the life of his mother, Ashlee, changed forever. Michael spent most of the next two years undergoing a battery of exhausting treatments. Ashlee quit work to care for her son full-time. Michael’s father had died from lymphoma five years prior, casting a dark shadow over the long road ahead. Through chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, and countless close calls, M...

Feb 14, 202355 minEp. 1

2: Redefining Success w/ Jeremiah Campbell

We’re back with Episode 2! This time, Kelly interviews father, CEO of Brickworks Property Restoration, and host of the Destined to Be Podcast Jeremiah Campbell. In this audio-only episode, Kelly and Jeremiah both share their stories - and struggles - with sobriety, and talk about what it truly means to define your own success. Jeremiah and Kelly both reveal how they found the strength to quit and learned to embrace vulnerability. It may sound counterintuitive, but being vulnerable is really the ...

Feb 07, 202352 minEp. 1

1: Welcome to Harder than Life w/ Special Guest Craig Siegel

Welcome to Harder than Life: a podcast about self-love, self-awareness, business, and health. Hosted by Kelly Siegel - author, CEO, father, and a man on a mission. This show will dive into the lives, hardships, and triumphs of successful people, and provide you with proven advice to become harder than life.Our first episode features Craig Siegel: host of The CLS Experience. Together, the two Siegel's discuss the mentality that has taken them to where they are today. Featured topics include: How ...

Jan 31, 202353 minEp. 1