Is Your Circle Helping or Hurting You?
Is Your Circle Helping or Hurting You?  
Podcast: Harder Than Life
Published On: Thu Oct 02 2025
Description: Your future isn’t determined by your IQ, your bank account, or even your talent. It’s determined by your squad. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how to build your Power Squad and why cutting out negativity (even from family) is non-negotiable. If you’ve ever felt held back by toxic relationships, energy vampires, or friends who normalize mediocrity, this episode gives you the blueprint for upgrading your circle, protecting your energy, and surrounding yourself with people who demand your greatness. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 💡 The 5 roles every Power Squad must include (mentor, challenger, teammate, cheerleader, student). 💡 How to audit your circle and spot “engines” vs. “anchors.” 💡 Why negativity is contagious and how to protect your energy. 💡 Action steps to ditch toxic people without drama. 💡 How to replace anchors with engines who fuel your growth. 💡 The weekly challenge: audit, cut, and add to your circle. Main Points: 00:00 Introduction 02:13 The Importance of Your Power Squad 05:29 Identifying and Building Your Power Squad 07:52 Ditching Negativity and Protecting Your Future 09:21 Action Steps to Level Up Your Circle 12:54 Final Thoughts and Weekly Challenge 💬 Who in your current circle is an engine and who’s an anchor? Share in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly solo episodes & conversations that help you build a life and circle that pull you higher. 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