Battle Harder
The Battle Harder Podcast is where pain becomes power. Hosted by Coach Rob—a veteran, former cop, actor, and mental health advocate—this show dives deep into stories of resilience, grit, and growth. From overcoming trauma to building discipline and finding purpose, each episode brings raw truth, real conversations, and a warrior mindset to fuel your personal development journey. Turn your pain into progress—one episode at a time.
Episodes
21 episodes
STOP Waiting for Motivation: Build Systems. Get Disciplined.
Most people think they need more motivation. Truth: motivation is a liar—it shows up when it wants and disappears when you need it most. In this Battle Ready solo, Coach Rob breaks down why you feel stuck and how to build simple systems that ma...
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Life Is Crazy: Surviving Divorce, Layoffs & Suicidal Ideation w/ Veteran Brandon Held
You’ve fought battles most people never see. Today’s guest, Brandon Held—Air Force and Army veteran, podcaster, and life coach—opens up about career derailments, multiple divorces, corporate layoffs, and a suicide attempt…and how he rebuilt wit...
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How To Battle Information Overload
Title Suggestion:STOP Learning. START Doing. | Battle Ready Ep. 1Description:🚨 Welcome to the very first episode of the Battle Ready Series on the Battle Harder Podcast. 🚨Too many people are drowning in podcasts, boo...
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From Trauma to TRIUMPH Amanda Bearce Shares Her Story on Battle Harder
What happens when survival mode becomes your normal? For Amanda Bearce, growing up with a father battling addiction and mental illness meant living in constant fear and fight-or-flight. But when she became a mother, Amanda knew the cycle had to...
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Why Success Without Health is Failure
In this powerful episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, we sit down with Brian Parana—a transformative health and lifestyle coach for high performers—to unpack how adversity shaped his mission to help others rise.From growing up without ...
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From Fired to Flourishing: How to Elevate Your Inner Game
When Dr. Ryan Gottfredson was unexpectedly fired from Gallup, it wasn’t just a career shake-up—it was a catalyst for profound personal transformation. In this powerful conversation, Coach Rob and Dr. Gottfredson unpack how adversity can become ...
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Mental Fitness Over Everything: Turning Pain into Power with Colin C. Thompson
What if pain wasn’t your enemy—but your training partner?In this powerful episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Ironman athlete and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach Colin C. Thompson shares the mindset that transformed...
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Beyond the Darkness: Healing Through Pain, Altitude, and Haunted Places
What happens after you've lost it all—your health, your marriage, your purpose? For Dr. Chad Scott, the answer came from facing death head-on and finding meaning in the shadows. In this gripping episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Co...
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"Faith, Fire, and Fighting Back: Mr. Whiskey’s Journey from Hell to Healing"
Mr. Whiskey’s story is not one of victimhood—it’s one of violent beginnings, raw truth, and the relentless pursuit of healing. From surviving a toxic home and joining the Navy at 17, to navigating addiction, faith, and identity, this episode of...
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From Booze to Barbells: How Jacob Hiers Rebuilt His Life Through Fitness
Jacob Hiers is a father, husband, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder who's turned his pain into power. In this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Jacob opens up about unknowingly battling alcoholism while raising a family and running a business—u...
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Lions Don’t Fold: Sean Whalen on Divorce, Fatherhood, and Building Without Apology" (Live Replay)
🔥 Guest: Sean Whalen🦁 CEO – Lions Not Sheep📍 Recorded Live | Salt Lake City🎯 Theme: From Breakdown to Breakthrough — Becoming a Free ManEpisode Summary:In this powerful episode, Coach Rob goes one-on-one with the raw...
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From Combat to Community: Donavin Britt on Being a Man, Leader & Protector
🔥 Host: Coach Rob | Battle Harder PodcastIn this raw and powerful episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Donavin Britt shares what it means to become a dangerous, disciplined, and good man. A father. A protector. A warrior forged t...
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Vulnerability Saved My Life: A Cop’s Journey from Trauma to Transformation
After 30 years of service as a police officer, Mike Morgan didn’t just walk away with a badge—he walked away with trauma, emotional scars, and an identity crisis that nearly broke him. But it wasn’t until he watched a Navy SEAL cry on the Shawn...
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From Combat to Clarity: Cole Grace on Healing the Chaos Within
This week on The Battle Harder Podcast, we go deep with Cole Grace, a combat veteran who faced down IEDs in Iraq, then fought a more dangerous war within himself. ...
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Episode 44
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47:42
Built for the Battle: B-Cide’s Fight with MS, Music & Mental Grit
On this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob welcomes underground hip-hop legend, author, and founder of 55 Strong — Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2011, B-Cide refused to fold. Instead, he weaponiz...
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No Excuses: The Fight Within with Fred Johnson
In this raw and unfiltered episode, I sit down with professional boxer Fred Johnson—a man who knows what it means to fight battles both in and out of the ring.Fred opens up about his journey from street fights to sanctioned bouts,...
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Episode 50
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From Rock Bottom to Global Reach: Kevin Palmieri’s No BS Path to Self-Belief & Success
In this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with Kevin Palmieri—Founder, CSO, and Host of the global Top 100 podcast Next Level University. With over 2,000 episodes heard in 175+ countries, Kevin opens up about his early b...
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48:57
Be Kind to Your Mind: Melodie’s Story of Healing and Higher Consciousness
In this episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with Melodie—a powerhouse of intellect, empathy, and inner transformation. After facing personal trauma that once left her shattered, Melodie chose to fight back—not with bittern...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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"Forged by Fatherhood: Strength, Sacrifice, and Legacy"
🎙 Father’s Day Special: Brotherhood, Battle, and FatherhoodGuest: Steven Lane – Navy Veteran, Father, and Lifelong Brother-in-ArmsIn this powerful Father’s Day episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, I sit down with my best friend and...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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45:20
From Rock Bottom to Relentless: A Woman’s Guide to Reinventing Herself
💥 EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhat happens when you're left with nothing—no money, no support, and no one to call? In this raw and unapologetically honest episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with ZY, a powerhouse mindset disrup...
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