Best Brandon Held Podcasts (2025)

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Life Is Crazy: Surviving Divorce, Layoffs & Suicidal Ideation w/ Veteran Brandon Held 50:59

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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 with gratitude, discipline, and a mission to help others (especially veterans) step back from the ledge. We g…

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Episode 65: From Rock Bottom to Next Level with Alan Lazaros 40:19

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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Ohio State Texas Post Game analysis. Who are the clowns of college football? Pre-view next weeks top games. 53:29

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Welcome to THE Buckeye Battle Cry Show. My name is Brandon Held, also the host of the Brandon Held - Life Is Crazy podcast. Here to bring you all things Big Ten, Ohio State and college football predictions all season long! On this episode I discuss: - Week 1 overreactions - Buckeyes take down Texas again! - Post Game discussion and analysis OSU vs …

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#36 Shroud - Full Review 52:02

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Sam and Dan review Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening. In this episode, Dan and Sam delve into the world of sci-fi with a discussion on Adrian Tchaikovsky's 2025 novel, Shroud. They explore the novel's themes of human experience through a sci-fi lens,…

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How To Battle Information Overload 18:16

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Title Suggestion: STOP Learning. START Doing. | Battle Ready Ep. 1 Description: 🚨 Welcome to the very first episode of the Battle Ready Series on the Battle Harder Podcast. 🚨 Too many people are drowning in podcasts, books, YouTube videos, motivational quotes, and endless social media clips… yet they still feel stuck. Here’s the truth: you don’t ha…

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#23 Steve McCready - The Myths Keeping you STUCK in Mid-Life! A Psychotherapist Sets the Record Straight 1:06:17

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Send us a text What happens when a former therapy skeptic sits down with a licensed psychotherapist? Prepare for an eye-opening conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about mental health support. Steve McCready, a licensed psychotherapist with a refreshingly practical approach, joins us to unpack why so many of us—particularly…

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Buckeye Battle Cry Show Episode 2: Week 1 Predictions. All-Time starting Buckeye squad. 43:38

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Welcome to THE Buckeye Battle Cry Show. My name is Brandon Held, also the host of the Brandon Held - Life Is Crazy podcast. Here to bring you all things Big Ten, Ohio State and college football predictions all season long! On this episode I discuss: - The "Penalties" assessed to scUM and the worthless NCAA - 28 Team Playoff proposal? WHY? - Block O…

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Episode 64: From Battlefield to Civilian Life: A Ranger's Journey with Chris Brewer 41:29

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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Buckeye Battle Cry Show Episode 1: Big Ten and Playoff Predictions 38:28

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Welcome to THE Buckeye Battle Cry Show. My name is Brandon Held, also the host of the Brandon Held - Life Is Crazy podcast. Here to bring you all things Big Ten, Ohio State and college football predictions all season long! On today's show I discuss: - The Ohio State QB battle and Julian Sayin winning the job - My predictions for the Big Ten this se…

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#35 The Blacktongue Thief - Full Review 46:13

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Sam and Dan review The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening. We explore Christopher Buehlman's Dungeons and Dragons inspired world through this first-person retrospective epic adventure containing, thieves, assassins, giants and goblins. We…

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From Trauma to TRIUMPH Amanda Bearce Shares Her Story on Battle Harder 46:32

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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 end. In this raw and empowering episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Amanda opens up about: The trauma-f…

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Episode 63: Forging Resilience: From Roughneck to Health Tech Innovator with Luke Hartlust 40:11

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Send us a text Welcome my sponsor Luke Hartlust shares his journey from working in Australian mines to founding MNLY, a men's precision health company that uses at-home diagnostics and AI to create personalized health solutions for men. • From troublemaker to diamond driller - Luke's early years in Australia working one of the "worst jobs in the wo…

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#22 Chris Wilkens - How to Start Building Wealth No Matter Your Age 51:59

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Send us a text Are your financial dreams feeling out of reach? What if I told you the secret isn't working harder or sacrificing more, but simply starting now and letting time do the heavy lifting? In this eye-opening conversation with Chris Wilkens, Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management, we uncover practical strategies that…

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Episode 62: Turning Grief into Limitless Growth: Bethany Shelton's Journey After Loss 45:18

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Send us a text Bethany Shelton shares her extraordinary journey from childhood medication to profound spiritual awakening after the tragic loss of her only son, Cavan, in a car accident. Her experience reveals how grief can transform into growth when we remain open to receiving signs and messages from beyond the physical realm. • Diagnosed with ADD…

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Brandon and Blair's Pre-Season Playoff Predictions and National Championship winner! 34:35

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Welcome to the Buckeye Battle Cry Ohio State Football Podcast with your hosts Brandon Held and Blair Imbody - The highly anticipated QB Battle between Sayin and Kienholz - Our predictions for the 2025 - 26 starting squad - Our Pre-Season Playoff predictions. We have different takes on rankings, final, and who wins the National Championship! - The w…

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Why Success Without Health is Failure 40:30

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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 parental involvement to building two businesses while raising four kids, Brian’s story is a testament to what hap…

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Episode 61: When Your Teen Has Autism: A Conversation That Matters with Dr. Kristen Williamson 51:22

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Send us a text Dr. Kristen Williamson shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic professional and offers insights for parents raising neurodivergent children. Her personal experiences reveal how understanding neurodiversity can transform shame into self-acceptance and help families navigate the challenges of raising teens on the spectrum. • Di…

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From Fired to Flourishing: How to Elevate Your Inner Game 52:10

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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 a “heat experience” that ignites growth from the inside out. Discover the four core mindsets that silently…

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Episode 60: Why do we try to conform when being ourselves feels so much better? with Eric Gee 48:02

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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New Gameday Atmosphere; QB Battle Controversy; 15 Toughest All-Time Buckeyes; Important Team Positions for success. 43:39

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Welcome to the Buckeye Battle Cry Ohio State Football Podcast with your hosts Brandon Held and Blair Imbody - Begin the show with new Game Day Atmosphere and Traditions - The highly anticipated QB battle. What is taking so long?! - Our weekly Legends In Scarlet and Gray with the Top 15 Toughest Buckeyes of ALL-TIME. Can you guess who is number 1? -…

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Big Ten Predictions. NIL Craziness. SEC Scheduling and are they overrated?! 47:27

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Welcome to the Buckeye Battle Cry Ohio State Football Podcast with your hosts Brandon Held and Blair Imbody - Begin the show with NIL talk and Texas - Each of our Big Ten Predictions for the season. Every team! - Our weekly Legends In Scarlet and Gray of highlighting a past Buckeye great - Discussion on the SEC, Cignetti, Paul Finebaum, and is the …

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#34 Faithbreaker - Full Review 57:12

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Sam and Dan review Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner, the final instalment in The Fallen Gods Trilogy. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening. Having felt a bit let down by book 2 in this trilogy, Sunbringer, we are tempted back to Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner's amazing world-building and …

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Mental Fitness Over Everything: Turning Pain into Power with Colin C. Thompson 1:02:04

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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 his 50th birthday into a full-on life reset. From endurance races in Taiwan to the mental battles we all face daily, Colin te…

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Episode 59: Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck with Kevin Palmieri 46:36

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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#21 Brandon Held - From Childhood Trauma, Poverty, and Divorce to a Life of Fulfillment 1:04:10

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Send us a text What happens when childhood trauma becomes your greatest teacher? Brandon Held's life story reads like a manual on resilience -- growing up in poverty, living with an abusive, alcoholic stepfather, losing his infant daughter, multiple failed marriages, surviving a suicide attempt, and emerging not just intact but mentally resilient a…

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Beyond the Darkness: Healing Through Pain, Altitude, and Haunted Places 43:48

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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, Coach Rob dives deep with the therapist-turned-pilot-turned-author who survived a liver transplant and emerged with a…

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Episode 58: Life after learning the truth about your birth with Noah May 44:05

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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"Faith, Fire, and Fighting Back: Mr. Whiskey’s Journey from Hell to Healing" 1:26:21

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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 The Battle Harder Podcast digs deep into the cost of childhood trauma—and the power of discipline to tran…

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Episode 57: Psychology, Talent Agency, and Finding Self-Worth After Years of Depression Dr. Bramante 50:20

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Send us a text Developed by a team of Practitioners, men's health scientists, neuroscientists and peak performers. MNLY harnesses the power of blood analysis, machine learning, and AI to evaluate data from four essential components: Biological, Environmental, Nutritional, and Clinical analysis. By leveraging this advanced technology, we develop pre…

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Episode 56: What Connects Olympic Ski Jumping, Wall Street, and Healing War Veterans with Lyubim Kogan 53:46

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Send us a text Lyubim Kogan shares his remarkable journey from Soviet-era Ukraine to becoming an Olympic ski jumper, financial executive, and founder of Wings for Heroes, a non-profit that helps amputee veterans through paragliding experiences. His story reveals how personal challenges—including immigration with just the clothes on his back, homele…

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#33 The Book That Held Her Heart - Full Review 43:56

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Sam and Dan review The Book That Held Her Heart by Mark Lawrence, the final instalment in The Library Trilogy. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening. Having enjoyed the first two books in the series, we have high hopes for the finale. We discuss our feelings on some of the decisions …

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From Booze to Barbells: How Jacob Hiers Rebuilt His Life Through Fitness 45:52

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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—until the birth of his second child forced a moment of truth. We talk about the exact mindset shifts that p…

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Lions Don’t Fold: Sean Whalen on Divorce, Fatherhood, and Building Without Apology" (Live Replay) 56:21

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🔥 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…

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Episode 55: Bombs, Books, and Brain Rewiring with Cole Grace 47:47

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Send us a text Cole Grace shares his journey from combat veteran struggling with PTSD to mental wellness advocate, offering practical tools for managing mental health and improving quality of life through his book "Internal is Greater than External: Calming the Chaos Within." • Combat veteran who performed route clearance and IED disposal in Iraq •…

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From Combat to Community: Donavin Britt on Being a Man, Leader & Protector 1:14:59

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🔥 Host: Coach Rob | Battle Harder Podcast In 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 through trials. We dive deep into: ⚔️ How to lead as a man in a broken society 🛡️ Why self-defense isn’t a sport—i…

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Intro to Brandon and Blair. Thoughts on Ryan Day. 15 Greatest Buckeye Teams of ALL TIME! 34:58

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Welcome to the Buckeye Battle Cry Ohio State Football Podcast with your hosts Brandon Held and Blair Imbody - Introduction to who we are and why we are doing an Ohio State Podcast - This week we discuss our thoughts on Head Coach Ryan Day - We go through the 15 greatest Ohio State Football teams of all time in our segment "Legends In Scarlet and Gr…

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Episode 54: We all have a second act waiting to be discovered. Ron Kinschert 40:27

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Send us a text Ron Kinsherf's unexpected journey from a 30-year career in IT sales to becoming a children's book author at 63 proves it's never too late to discover your true calling. After reaching a breaking point with corporate stress, a simple conversation with his wife and an observation of his grandson playing led to a completely new creative…

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Vulnerability Saved My Life: A Cop’s Journey from Trauma to Transformation 47:27

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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 Ryan Show that he finally gave himself permission to feel. In this raw and powerful episode, Mike shares …

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Episode 53: Therapy, ADHD, and To-Do Lists: One Woman's Path to Flow with Emily Guerra 37:26

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Send us a text Emily Guerra, productivity life coach and founder of The Productivity Flow, shares her journey from struggling with undiagnosed ADHD to building a thriving coaching business that helps women, solopreneurs, and hybrid workers achieve work-life balance. • Growing up with divorced parents who prioritized her mental health by sending her…

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Episode 52: Liquid Courage to Real Courage: A Sobriety Success Story with Ron Reich and my Special Co-Host Lannette West 40:22

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Send us a text Ronald Reich shares his powerful 32-year sobriety journey, revealing how admitting he needed help transformed his life from rock bottom to becoming a successful keynote speaker with a fulfilling family life. • Growing up as the youngest sibling with low self-esteem and severe acne made social situations uncomfortable • Discovered alc…

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#32 The Familiar - Full Review 51:56

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Sam and Dan review The Familiar, by Leigh Bardugo. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening. Leigh Bardugo is hugely successful in the Young Adult Fantast world, but how will her work in the adult fiction sphere hold up. We discuss the price of being a woman with ambition, and magical p…

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From Combat to Clarity: Cole Grace on Healing the Chaos Within 47:42

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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. Cole opens up about the invisible wounds left by childhood trauma, war, addiction, and suicidal ideation. But this isn’t a story of staying broken—it’s one of rebuilding from the inside o…

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Episode 51: Daddy Issues and Dating: Men and Women Relationships with MagsMindset! 1:25:15

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Send us a text Maggie Sandnes joins Brandon to share her journey from growing up in Norway to navigating the complexities of relationships and self-discovery. They explore how childhood trauma shapes adult decisions and discuss the fundamental differences in how men and women approach commitment. • Growing up in Norway with privilege but also exper…

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Episode 50: Len May Discusses The Science of Personalized Wellness is Transforming How We Approach Health 47:51

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Send us a text Len May shares his remarkable journey from being a homeless teenager to becoming a healthcare innovator focused on personalized wellness through genetic testing. His accidental discovery of cannabis as effective medicine for his ADD led to a lifelong exploration of the science behind personalized healthcare. • Born in Lithuania and d…

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Built for the Battle: B-Cide’s Fight with MS, Music & Mental Grit 43:06

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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 weaponized his pain and turned it into purpose. From the unforgiving grind of the music industry to the daily war …

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Episode 49: From Stutterer to CEO. Jim Tracy 10x Author and Going. 37:49

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Send us a text Jim Tracy shares his remarkable journey from being labeled "retarded" by nuns to becoming a successful CEO and influential workplace culture speaker, proving the American Dream is still achievable through resilience and determination. • Born in South Dakota, struggled with stuttering and "math dyslexia" as a child • Learned welding i…

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#20 Boomer Reboot: Phil's Journey from Teacher to YouTube Creator 53:03

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Send us a text In this eye-opening conversation, we meet Phil, the creator behind the YouTube channel "What's Up Boomer," who shares his journey of reinvention after reaching retirement age with less-than-ideal financial circumstances. At 66, Phil works at Home Depot while building a YouTube following that exploded from 400 to over 8,000 subscriber…

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Episode 48: From NFL Player to Life Mentor: John Diggs Shows Us How to Love Life 42:39

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Send us a text John Diggs shares his journey from NFL player to successful mortgage broker to rock bottom, and how mind mapping became the tool that transformed his life and led to his current role as a "Mappineer" helping others find clarity and purpose. • Former NFL player who lost everything in the 2007 mortgage industry collapse • Used mind map…

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#31 The Book of Doors - Full Review 52:42

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Sam and Dan review The Book of Doors, by Gareth Brown. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening. We've heard lots of good things about this 2024 release and so we're excited to review yet another fantasy book about books. We discuss some things we like, and several elements that we stru…

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From Rock Bottom to Global Reach: Kevin Palmieri’s No BS Path to Self-Belief & Success 48:57

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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 battles with imposter syndrome, suicidal thoughts, and the brutal journey to becoming a full-time podcaster…