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.
Battle Harder
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 Man
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Coach Rob goes one-on-one with the raw, real, and relentlessly unapologetic Sean Whalen, founder of Lions Not Sheep. They dive deep into the battles men fight silently—divorce, fatherhood, building businesses while bleeding inside—and what it takes to come out the other side stronger, freer, and more focused than ever.
This isn’t surface-level talk. It’s real war stories and real wins.
🔥 In This Episode:
Burning it down to build it right: How Sean became a multimillionaire, lost it all, and rebuilt with clarity and conviction
Fatherhood after divorce: Why being present is more than just showing up—and how men can lead even when the home breaks
What it means to be a "Free Man": Ditching the mask, owning your truth, and leading without permission
Balancing empire and home: The hard-earned mindset shift that helped Sean master business and family life
No more sheep: Why Sean built a global brand around the idea of taking full responsibility for your life
The reality of modern masculinity: Pressure, perception, and punching back with purpose
💥 Who This Episode Is For:
Divorced dads trying to lead with honor
Entrepreneurs burning out behind closed doors
Men tired of playing it safe and living small
Anyone ready to Battle Harder and live on their own terms