In this inspiring episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly sits down with Kris Krohn, a remarkable figure in the world of real estate investment and personal finance. Kris, known for his profound influence as an author, entrepreneur, and mentor, shares his journey from facing educational setbacks to achieving financial freedom before hitting the traditional employment landscape. His narrative is not just about wealth creation; it's a testament to leveraging life's adversities for growth and succe...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Kelly sits down with Don Varady, the co-founder of Clean Eatz, Clean Eatz Franchising LLC, and Clean Kitchen, to explore Don's extraordinary journey from personal adversity to entrepreneurial triumph. The conversation leans into the depth of Don's passion for health, wellness, and business, giving an intimate look into the resilience and determination it takes to build a successful brand from the ground up. Check out Clean Eatz: https://cleaneatz.com/ Follow Along: https://www.i...
Mar 12, 2024•53 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Known widely as the Sober Bodybuilder, Brad shares his compelling story of overcoming addiction, his path to sobriety, and how fitness and nutrition have been pivotal in transforming not only his life but also the lives of others. Follow Brad on Instagram @thesoberbodybuilder Take a look at Key Nutrition: https://keynutrition.com/coaches/brad/ Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Shop HTL merch: https://harderthanlifeshop.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Harder-than-L...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast With a following of over 300,000 on Instagram, Caitlin brings practical advice for navigating the internet safely to our listeners. From debunking common cybersecurity myths to providing actionable tips for protecting your identity and assets online, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their digital security. Follow along with Caitlin on Instagram at @cybersecuritygirl Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Shop HTL merch: https://harderthanlifeshop...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Known for his no-nonsense approach to sales and life, Brad shares invaluable insights from his journey and his latest must-read, "Living Life the Hard Way." Join us as we dive into a masterclass on achieving success by learning from the mistakes of ourselves and others. Don't forget your notepad and a cigar for this enlightening conversation. Connect with Brad: https://www.instagram.com/therealbradlea/ Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Shop HTL merch: https://harderthanlif...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast In today's conversation, Jon shares invaluable insights that promise to inspire action and foster a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. Connect with Jon: https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/ Visit his Website: http://www.jongordon.com/ Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Shop HTL merch: https://harderthanlifeshop.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Harder-than-Life-Overcoming-Addiction/dp/1544539126/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V9ID7MLAX3XX&keywords=harder+t...
Feb 13, 2024•57 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Don’t miss this powerful message about the essence of self-love and the journey to personal freedom. Connect with Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/livyoung/ Check out Box and Flow: https://www.boxandflow.com/ Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Shop HTL merch: https://harderthanlifeshop.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Harder-than-Life-Overcoming-Addiction/dp/1544539126/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V9ID7MLAX3XX&keywords=harder+than+life+kelly+siegel&qid=1673314631&sprefix=harde...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jason Smith on Harder Than Life as he shares valuable and practical insights into self-awareness and growth. This conversation will give you the authentic motivation you need to pursue healthy, fulfilling relationships. Connect with Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jbirdfit/ Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Shop HTL merch: https://harderthanlifeshop.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Harder-than-Life-Overcoming-Addiction/dp/1544539126/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V9ID7MLAX...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast He envisions leaving a legacy by helping others achieve financial success. In this conversation, David discusses his desire to shift the tide of the country and create a community of like-minded people who can infiltrate the system and bring about positive change. David shares insights on relationships and the importance of listening. He shines a light on setting boundaries in personal and professional relationships, highlighting the need for open disclosure of financial information. Tune in for...
Jan 23, 2024•59 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly is joined by Dr. Robb Kelly, also known as the addiction doctor, as he discusses the concept of limitless thinking and the power of the mind in achieving success. Together, they dive into the importance of self-reflection and overcoming limiting beliefs. Dr. Robb shares strategies for managing cravings and triggers during the recovery process. He also discusses the connection between personal growth and financial success, as well as the importance of sh...
Jan 16, 2024•58 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast "The most important relationship you can have is with yourself.”Michael Chernow found self-love in the darkest of places. 19 years ago, facing the loss of his job and the continuing spiral of drug addiction, Michael’s development journey began. Today, he is a husband, father, serial entrepreneur, restauranteur, and podcaster. How Michael survived, and the wisdom his experiences have taught him, are the main course in today’s intense episode. This week, Michael gives us an unsparing look into his...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast After his mistakes cost him an important relationship, Stefanos Sifandos found the courage to be authentic... and he hasn't looked back.Welcome, friends! This week's episode offers a male perspective on dating, brought to us by the spectacular relationship coach Stefanos Sifandos. Stef coaches both men and women on how to learn (or re-learn) integrating the principles of self-awareness and self-improvement into their relationships. Nuggets from today's episode include: Narcissistic behavior is a...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Give yourself a raise. You deserve it.Welcome back! This week, Kelly interviews venture capitalist, author, podcaster, and social media personality John Cerasani. John famously sold the insurance company he built at 37, netting himself his titular 2000% raise. Now, eight years later, John shares the details of his rise in business and online, and talks about what we all have to gain by taking power of our own income. John saves his worst for the haters and brings his love and wisdom to this epis...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast According to dating expert Sabrina Zohar, having self-awareness is only the first step in your development journey. This podcast is about what's next.Welcome back! We could not be more excited to feature Sabrina’s wit and wisdom (and f-bombs) with you in this episode! Today, Sabrina joins Kelly to talk about why everyone dates their father or mother, creating boundaries, and how to be a great partner. Before you jump into a relationship, Sabrina has three important questions you NEED to ask your...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast While the title of this week's episode may sound like heresy, trust us, Rob Dube is onto something.Welcome back! This week, the infectious podcaster, coach, entrepreneur, and author Rob Dube joins us to talk about the lost art of doing nothing. Or, as he would put it, trusting the process, delegating work, and realizing where your energy is best spent. Rob has been hustling since high school, and he has the nuggets you need to stay on the path this week: Are your decisions fear-based or love-bas...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast If you find yourself at a plateau in your personal growth, you will be ready to climb again after meeting Markus Kaulius. Markus is an 8-figure serial entrepreneur and the founder of multiple 8 and 9 figure businesses. Over his 25-plus year career, he grew his supplement company from startup to over $170 Million and helped clients worldwide lose over 3 million pounds.Today, he joins Kelly to chart a course to fulfillment, faith, and community, so that we can all start playing a bigger game. Toda...
Dec 05, 2023•54 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Coaching works, and today’s guest is living proof. Welcome back! In this introspective edition of Harder Than Life, Kelly interviews executive, business and career coach Terry Yoffe. Terry has been coaching for over 20 years, but before she became a coach, she had to become Harder Than Life.In this episode, Terry breaks down her journey - growing up in Queens, starting her career in sales, and finding her mission in life - while also finding success in the business world. Highlights include: How...
Nov 30, 2023•51 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Josh Holyfield’s legacy will not be what he DID, but what he TAUGHT. And, in this week’s episode, Josh teaches all of us about his winning habits, his unapologetic approach to life, and the journey that got him to where he is today. This leader, author, father, veteran, father, and all-around BEAST joins Kelly to share his story: Josh Holyfield is an Army Veteran with over 15 years experience deploying and supporting the US Army and Special Operations. He started weightlifting in 2005 and has be...
Nov 28, 2023•55 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Narcissistic Personality Disorder is as severe as it is misunderstood, according to lawyer, author, and slayer of bullies Rebecca Zung. This week, Kelly interviews this expert on negotiation and law on how to handle narcissists in your life. While many people display narcissistic traits, true narcissists are pathologically self-involved, and their manipulative behavior is something you need to be aware of in order to protect yourself. If you don’t believe it, listen as Rebecca shares an absolute...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Steve Kuclo isn’t superhuman, he’s just upgraded.Welcome back! This week, we hit it off with IFBB pro Steve Kuclo, personal and business development Monster , brand influencer, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, and Mr. USA Overall Men’s Bodybuilding Champion. Like Kelly, he grew up in Detroit and embraces personal development, while fostering a competitive spirit that has pushed him to conquer his goals. He has been a firefighter paramedic, a bodybuilder, a businessman, a husband, a father, and so much more...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Jenny Leone is sober and that makes her mighty! This week, the superpowered Jenny from the Jenny’s Sober Lifestyle podcast joins us to talk about life after addiction. Jenny shares her story, and talks about recovering from the abuse and addiction she faced. We get real in this episode, and touch on some painful topics: Feeling normal after an addiction takes time. Do not be discouraged if sobriety is challenging at first. Jenny talks about the dangers of fentanyl. Sober living is not boring! We...
Nov 16, 2023•53 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Get up! Seriously, you may find it hard to sit down while listening to this episode, because Pastor Kimberly Jones knows how to motivate.Welcome back! Today, this wordsmith, pastor, mother, speaker and author, better known as Real Talk Kim, is here to share her story with our listeners. We could further hype up Kim in our own words, but we think her endless supply of quotables is perfect for setting the stage for this podcast: “Thieves don’t rob empty vaults.” - If people are trying to tear you ...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Vulnerability means so much more when you’re really pushing yourself, according to Nick Connor, founder of the Academy of Maximized Potential (AMP). As he puts it, we need to live compassionate lives… but we also need compression to keep pushing ourselves forward; You need to be vulnerable before you allow yourself to really grow. In this podcast, Nick joins Kelly to talk about how to maximize your potential, and what he’s learned from his own journey. Big takeaways include: Nick is humble enoug...
Nov 09, 2023•54 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast When Rob Mallan was incarcerated for 18 months, he came to a strange realization; behind bars, he felt more free than he did in the outside world. After some soul searching, Rob discovered that he had created his own prison in attempt to cope with the bad things in his life. But, he reasoned, if my mindset can get me in here, it can also get me out.Welcome back! This week, Kelly is joined by the relentlessly quotable Rob Mallan, author, speaker, and host of the Talk That Transforms Podcast, to t...
Nov 07, 2023•49 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Katie Wood ran the 2018 Boston Marathon in a monsoon. Rather than bail out, she decided to run straight through in the most difficult of circumstances. It's kind of her thing. In college, she muscled her way off the bench of her Women's Basketball team and became her team captain... and she earned a scholarship. When she met her future husband for the first time, she told him that she knew they would be married. Katie's motivation and decisiveness is matched only by her desire to help others, an...
Nov 02, 2023•55 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Jen Gottlieb lives her life in the pocket. "In the pocket" is how this author and influencer defines being her best, happiest self, and in this episode, we are going to talk about how she does it. Welcome back! With her new book on the horizon, Jen joins Kelly to talk about being seen (also the name of her book, check out the description below to get your copy!) and the joy that can only be found by becoming Harder Than Life. Big takeaways: Jen tells the story of how she thought she'd completely...
Oct 31, 2023•58 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast On the cusp of Impact Effect '23, we are joined by the maestro behind the event, Jim Morris, for a special discussion all about the Art of Gathering. If you haven't bought a ticket yet, there is still time before tomorrow! Register here: https://impacteffect23.com/buy-ticket/Jim started throwing events professionally three years ago and he hasn't looked back. As a businessman, father, speaker and thought leader who just celebrated one year of sobriety, Jim is here to talk about Impact Effect, an...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Tim Storey wants to be a billboard for a better life. After a lifetime of achievement as an author, speaker and coach, and working with celebrities such as Quincy Jones, it's safe to say he makes for a compelling ad. So, this week, Tim joins us to share stories from his long career (Did you know Quincy Jones kicked Tim out of his house?!), talk about growing up as the youngest child in a large family in Compton, and share how he defines Harder Than Life. Nuggets include: Human beings vs human do...
Oct 24, 2023•48 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Dr. Tyler Panzner is our guest and Kelly Siegel is his guinea pig. The question this experiment seeks to answer is: how do we optimize Kelly Siegel? Welcome back! On Harder Than Life, we talk a lot about being a better version of ourselves. According to Tyler, a big part of optimizing ourselves is optimizing our bodies. What we take in and why matters. Tyler has studied pharmacology, cancer, neuroscience, and inflammation, and helps people find actionable answers to the question: How ...
Oct 19, 2023•51 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of abuse, trauma, and more difficult subject matter. Discretion is advised.Amberly Lago has had a lot of practice being resilient. A survivor of abuse, accidents, addiction, and more, Amberly has learned to persevere with grace and gratitude through the worst of times. And today, this resilient podcaster, TEDx Speaker, podcaster, and coach tells her story, and shares the wisdom that she’s used to become Harder Than Life. Major takeaways in...
Oct 17, 2023•49 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 
