How to Break Free From the Prison of Your Past
How to Break Free From the Prison of Your Past  
Podcast: Harder Than Life
Published On: Thu Sep 18 2025
Description: Every single one of us carries scars. Some visible, most invisible. While the world calls them weaknesses, they are proof you survived. In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares his personal story of childhood trauma, addiction, and chaos and how he transformed pain into purpose. Alongside lessons from icons like Oprah, Eminem, The Rock, and Nelson Mandela, Kelly reveals the daily practices and mindset shifts that turn wounds into wisdom and trauma into triumph. This isn’t about ignoring pain. It’s about using it as fuel to live harder, stronger, and freer than ever before. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 Why scars are not weakness but proof of survival. 💡 The turning point that comes from taking radical responsibility. 💡 How to break destructive cycles and set boundaries. 💡 Daily practices (sweat, meditate, journal) that rewire your brain and body. 💡 Stories of leaders who turned pain into unstoppable power. Main Points: 00:00 Intro 04:34 Overcoming Childhood Trauma 07:21 Realizing The Need For Change 10:03 Embracing Personal Responsibility 14:16 Breaking Negative Patterns 18:33 Actionable Steps For Healing 💬 Which step will you commit to first? Sweating daily, meditating, or journaling? Drop your answer in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Connect With Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71 Website: https://www.trustntm.com Subscribe To The Podcast Here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-than-life/id1725989697 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29NOnhItmCLkZ9sLswABKS?si=d81915ddabc0420a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices