Do Hard Things Podcast: Forge Your Mind & Body
Welcome to Do Hard Things with Siegfried Jay Tiegs & Brian Larson — the podcast for people who refuse to settle for “good enough.”
A raw and tactical podcast for runners, CrossFitters, veterans, and everyday high performers who want to strengthen mind and body through mindset, movement, breathwork, and community.
Siegfried is a 27-year U.S. Army veteran, endurance athlete, running coach, and high-performance mindset coach. Brian is a CrossFit coach, nutrition specialist, and movement expert. Together, they share raw conversations, real stories, and practical strategies to help you push your limits, recover smarter, and live with resilience and purpose.
Expect episodes on:
- Running, endurance, and multisport training
- CrossFit and functional fitness
- Rucking and veteran grit
- Breathwork and recovery strategies
- Personal development, mindset, and wellness
This isn’t just motivation and theory, it’s a blueprint for action.
Join a tribe of like-minded people committed to growth and grit.
Learn more and join the Do Hard Things Nation Wellness Academy at www.dohardthingsnation.com.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 234
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Running Over 16,000 Miles in Honor of the Fallen with Sid Busch
77 year old Sid Busch has run 205 FULL marathons and 836 HALF marathons! That is OVER 16,000 miles, enough to run across the United States mainland MORE THAN FIVE TIMES!
Senior Chief Si…
Reasons and Seasons for Change.
Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place. On this podcast we have unfiltered conv…
Reflections from 27 Years of Service in the U.S. Army: What I wish I would have known
In this episode, Jay reflects on his 27 years of service in the U.S. Army and discusses points he wishes he had known earlier in his career.
Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with y…
See It Through- What Quitting Does To Your Confidence
When you quit something early, it can have a detrimental effect on your confidence and mindset. It can lead to feelings of inadequacy, disappointment, and frustration. It can also make …
Be Better: How to Navigate The VA Medical Exams with Lorenzo Valdiva
Lorenzo is the founder and CEO of Be Better Services, a company dedicated to assisting America's Veterans in working through the VA system to receive the rating they deserve. Lorenzo se…
Weekly Wake Up: The Greatest Human Desire and & 5 Love Languages
In this episode we talk about the greatest human desire and the 5 Love Languages:
- Love language #1: Words of affirmation
- Love language #2: Acts of service
- Love language #3: Gifts
- Love lang…
TTP Episode: How to Defeat Procrastination
Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities. It can lead to missed opportunities and deadlines, poor performance, and wasted time. Additionally, procrastina…
Do Hard Things Weekly Wake Up: Iron Sharpens Iron - Do You Have the Right People Around You?
Having good people around you is an essential component of personal growth. Not only do they provide you with a supportive and encouraging environment, but they can also help you realiz…
Make Veterans Great Again with Josh Mach host of the MVGA Podcast
Joshua Mach, is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and owner and host of MVGA Podcast. The mission of Make Veterans Great Again (MVGA) is to reach out to fellow Brothers and Sisters…
Do Hard Things: E3 Challenge Phase 2 & When You Are Not on your A-Game
Join Jay and Angi for some motivation to jump-start the day.
In this episode, we talk about the next phase of the E3 challenge-Phase 2.
Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your…
Ending Mental Health Stigma 1 KM at a Time with Michael Terry of Dispatches Adventure Rides
In this episode, Jay has a great conversation with Michael Terry of Dispatches Adventure Rides on the topic of PTSD and military service.
Michael Terry is a 23-year veteran of the Canad…
Do Hard Things Weekly Wake Up: The Drive for Challenge
In this episode, Jay and Angie talk about the human drive for challenge and why pursuing challenges is so important for our growth and happiness.
Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast …
Improve your Relationship: The 4 Horseman of the Apocalypse with Stephanie Costello
In this episode, Jay has a great conversation with Stephanie Costello about the 4 Horsemen of the Apocolypse in regard to relationships. Stephanie provides some excellent tips on how t…
Do Hard Things Weekly Wake Up: When You Want to Quit- How to Push Through The Valley of Despair
In this episode, Jay and Angi talk about the 5 emotional stages of change when taking on a project, challenge, or new endeavor and why we quit. We provide some tactical tips to help y…
Trauma Recovery with Mark Meincke - Assisted Suicide to Solve PTSD?
In this episode, Jay has a great conversation with Mark Meincke about PTSD. Mark is a veteran and expert on PTSD trauma recovery. We talk about various treatment modalities to treat P…
Do Hard Things Weekly Wake Up: Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Acts of Service
In this episode, Jay and Angi talk about the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Acts of Service. Angi provides ideas for random acts of kindness and why they are important fro…
Alternatives to the Survivor Benefit Program & Veterans Group Life Insurance with Craig Horstman
In this episode, Craig Horstman talks about the various options veterans have beyond SBP & VGLI.
Craig Horstman is a retired Army veteran with 23 years of experience as a Combat Enginee…
Weekly Wake Up: E3 Challenge Kick Off: How to Generate Energy!
Join Jay and Angi for some motivation and inspiration to jump-start your week. In this episode, Jay and Angi talk about the Do Hard Things E3 Challenges sponsored by Lions Guide and pro…
Do Hard Things E3 Challenge- 28 Day's to Enhance Your Life
In this episode, Jay Tiegs and Dale Walls talk about he Do Hard Things E3 Challenge sponsored by the Lions Guide.
High Performance is demanding. Achieving your highest potential require…
Everyday Leadership with Keith "Flip" Griffin
In this episode, Jay has a conversation with Keith "Flip" Griffin about his course and the principles of "Everyday Leadership", his role as the Leadership Development Director at Lions …