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
42 episodes
Blind by 18 — How Laura Bratton Rebuilt Her Life Through Grit & Gratitude
Born with full sight and diagnosed at nine years old with a rare degenerative eye disease, Laura Bratton lost nearly all her vision by the end of high school. Panic attacks. Depression. Identity collapse.But she refused to let blindness def...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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From Marine to Navy SEAL: Fighting Depression, Finding Purpose & Becoming Unbreakable ft. Tommy Richardson
You’ve faced battles most men will never understand. But here, we don’t run from adversity — we weaponize it.Welcome to the Battle Harder Podcast: where warriors, veterans, survivors, and leaders learn the tools to turn pain into progress.
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1:31:15
From One More Day to a New Life: Max Dutton’s Story of Survival, Faith & Purpose
Marine Corps veteran and speaker Max Dutton was minutes away from ending his life. Gun in hand. Empty. Done. But one quiet whisper—“Give it one more day”—changed everything.In this raw, unf...
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1:11:47
The Identity Shift: Why Your Life Isn’t Changing (And How to Fix It)
Most men don’t fail because their goals are too big — they fail because their identity is too small.In this Battle Ready Series episode, Coach Rob breaks down the one shift that changes everything:Stop trying to “change your life” and s...
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Emotional Healing Starts With Truth: From Abuse, Loss & Darkness to Becoming Whole w/ Malisa Hepner
You've faced battles most never fought. Pain. Trauma. Chaos.But here—on The Battle Harder Podcast—we turn pain into progress.Today, Coach Rob sits down with Melissa Hepner, LCSW, author, creator of The Emotionally Unavailable Podcas...
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1:03:08
Vietnam Vet Rand Timmerman: From Combat to Sobriety & Purpose
Veterans Day Special 🇺🇸Today, Coach Rob sits down with Rand Timmerman, a Vietnam veteran, retired Marine JAG officer, attorney, and author of A Spiritual Passage. This is one of the most powerful and honest conversations to ever hit the Bat...
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1:10:05
Gratitude Under Fire: How to Stay Thankful When Life’s Falling Apart
You’ve faced battles most never fought — pain, struggle, adversity — but here, we use that as fuel.In this Battle Ready episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob shares how gratitude under fire became the mindset shift that saved his ...
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They Tried to Silence Him — Mitch Aguiar’s Fight for Freedom, Fitness, and Truth
In this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with Navy SEAL veteran, professional fighter, and entrepreneur Mitch Aguiar — founder of Massive Supplements, Violent Hippie, and Adopt a Cop BJJ — for one of the most real conve...
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The Algorithm vs. Your Teen: Guardrails, Dopamine, and Real Help
Social media isn’t just entertainment—it’s shaping attention, identity, and resilience.Today, Coach Rob sits down with Dr. Stephen Mateka, a board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrist working in inpatient care, to break down wh...
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The Failure Pill: Why You Needed to Fall Before You Could Rise
Failure hurts — but it’s also your greatest feedback. In this solo Battle Ready session, Coach Rob talks about divorce, losing his gym, walking away from law enforcement, and hitting rock bottom more than once… only to rebuild stronger every ti...
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11:57
The Power of Words: Reframing, Faith & Freedom w/ Nina Perez
What’s up warriors — Coach Rob here. Today I sit down with Nina Perez (author, speaker, and host of Straight Talk No Sugar Added) to unpack a raw, faith-fueled comeback story: surviving abuse and homelessness, escaping a near-death domestic vio...
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Crayons, Combat & Kids’ Books: The Real Story of a Modern Marine Leader
He’s active-duty Marine Corps. He’s a husband and father. He’s also the award-winning author behind Crow From the Shadow, Billy Dipper’s Time to Shine, and Horse the Horsefly. Major Olalu “Lou” Ogunyemi sits down with Coach Rob to talk Marine C...
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46:40
Low Confidence – How to Rebuild Trust With Yourself
Confidence isn’t built in the mirror — it’s built in the trenches of consistency. In this Battle Ready Series episode, Coach Rob breaks down how to rebuild trust with yourself when your confidence has hit rock bottom.From broken promises...
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Trapped in 2020, Free in 2025: Emily’s Journey from Abuse to Influence
Calm in the chaos. That’s how hospice executive and author Emily describes leadership—and life—after escaping a toxic relationship during COVID. In this conversation, Coach Rob and Emily go deep on emotional intelligence, faith used as control,...
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51:15
From Vision Loss to Visionary: Michael Leung Fight to Change Hearing Forever
What do you do when life blindsides you—literally? For Michael Lang, it meant turning pain, loss, and setbacks into a global mission. After nearly losing his sight, battling ADHD, and spiraling through rebellion, depression, and financial ruin,...
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WARNING Don't Let Perfectionism KILL Your Dreams!
How many times have you said: “I’ll start when I’m ready… I’ll launch when it’s perfect… I’ll wait until I feel more confident”?Here’s the truth: you’ll never feel ready. And waiting for the “perfect” time is the fastest way to kill you...
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12:34
From Asshole to Awesome
From Asshole to Awesome: The Power of Fundamentals with Ernest Wood | Battle Harder PodcastWhat happens when you finally get sick of your own excuses? In this episode, Coach Rob sits down with Ernest Wood—Navy Submarine Veteran, men’s c...
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Fear of Failure: Turning Setbacks Into Data and Fuel Instead of Shame
Most people let the fear of failure control their lives. They avoid risks, quit too early, or never even start — not because they failed, but because of the shame and judgment they attach to failure.Here’s the truth: failure is not the ...
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9:59
Deadlifts, Downriver & Discipline: Crafting a Life That Heals
you’ve faced battles most never fought. Today, Army veteran, air-assault qualified medic, and former competitive powerlifter Antoinette Lee sits down with Coach Rob to unpack a lifetime of resilience: rappelling into danger, carrying soldiers t...
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1:02:28
Poor Health Habits – Sleep, diet, alcohol, and the downward spiral.
You can’t out-train a poor lifestyle. In this episode of the Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob dives into one of the biggest reasons men stay stuck: poor health habits.From late nights scrolling, fast food on the go, relying on caffeine ...
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Why I Feel Like a Warrior Every Day
In this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob sits down with Cole DeRosa — a 29-year U.S. Army veteran, Ranger, endurance athlete, and four-time Spartan World Champion.At 53 years old, Cole is still competing (a...
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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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50:59
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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