Battle Harder
The Battle Harder Podcast is for high-performing professionals who are carrying more pressure than they can ignore.
Hosted by Coach Rob, the show explores what happens when discipline, responsibility, and ambition go unchecked — and how to regain clarity, structure, and control before burnout, identity loss, or family damage becomes irreversible.
Each episode features real conversations with leaders, veterans, entrepreneurs, and high performers who have been tested by pressure and understand the cost of staying in the fight too long without restructuring their life.
If you’re driven, exhausted, and know something has to change — this podcast is for you.
New episodes weekly.
Battle Harder
The Nightlife That Almost Destroyed Me (Now Six Years Sober)
Most people don’t destroy their lives overnight — they slowly lose control while telling themselves they’re fine.
JR is an Army veteran who survived war, addiction, mental health battles, and a 15-year nightlife spiral. In this episode, we break down the exact habits and systems that helped him get sober, rebuild discipline, and regain control — one day at a time.
Connect with J.R. Hutter: Instagram @jhuttercoaching
Work with J.R. https://www.Warriorawakend.com
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00:00 Cold open: “You slowly lose control”
01:10 JR intro + what forced change
04:10 Nightlife spiral + cheating + cocaine + the “I’m a father…what am I doing?” moment
07:05 Army years: structure, Nashville, first drugs in service
10:05 Recruiter lies + how he ended up 101st Airborne
12:30 PTSD, hospitality, bartending, escalation
15:10 DJ origin story: iPods → obsession → equipment → learning
18:05 Rapid growth: promotions, clubs, money, drugs everywhere
21:10 Opening for major acts + still trapped in chaos
23:40 “Sober but still lost” — dry drunk phase after quitting alcohol
26:10 Kicked out = second rock bottom
28:00 The rebuild: prayer, make bed, gym, nutrition, morning routine
31:30 Stacking wins + identity shift + goals
34:10 Why habits beat motivation + brain fights change
37:00 Chief aim statement + intention-based days
39:10 Overcommitting, time audit, focus (woman in red dress)
42:00 Fitness as the anchor for mental health + longevity
45:10 Cortisol/stress regulation + sleep + tools
48:00 Coaching people in early recovery how it prevents relapse
51:00 Men’s mental health, asking for help, cutting people off
54:00 What’s next for 2026 + becoming the best version
56:30 Where to find JR + closing message