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
The One Thing You Should Be Doing Weekly To Avoid Overwhelm
In this short episode, I talk about a way I found to avoid overwhelm and four big considerations to find and outlet for your stress.
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Not your Average Financial Planner with Mark Willis
Not your Average Financial Planner with Mark Willis
Affluence and Wealth Creation is one of the Do H.A.R.D. Things Nation's lines of effort and in this episode, Jay has a great conversa…
Weekly Wake Up: How to Create Confidence
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs and Tom Kiat. This week's topic is "Create Confidence." Today we are talking about how to cultivate confidence. Declare it Now: I am a BADDASS!!!
Tom K…
Runner Self Defense with Lorenzo Valdivia
In this episode, I have a great conversation with Lorenzo Valdivia, about tips and tactics runners can use to defend themselves.
Lorenzo Valdivia is a former Sergeant in the United Stat…
Weekly Wake Up: Everyday is a Victory
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs and Tom Kiat. This week's topic is "Everyday is a Victory." Today we are talking about gratitude. Gratitude enables us to be happy and fulfilled. Jay a…
Running Safety with Taryn Scheidenmantel
In this episode, I have a great conversation with Taryn Scheidenmantel about a few scary experiences as a runner and why she has become an advocate for running safety.
Taryn is an avid …
Weekly Wake Up: Burn the Ships
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs and Tom Kiat. This week's topic is "Burn the Ships!" In order to achieve our goals we are required to walk a difficult path. So many people surrender th…
Helping Millennial Veterans Overcome Challenges with Jenna Carlton
In this episode, I have an excellent conversation with Jenna Carlton about the Millenial Veterans and the challenges they face in the transition from military service to civilian life. …
Weekly Wake Up: Embrace the Suck!
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs and Tom Kiat. This week's topic is "Embrace the Suck." In order to achieve our goals we are required to walk a difficult path. So many people surrender …
Setting Boundaries: How to say No.
In this episode, I talk about setting boundaries. Boundaries start with saying no. Why is it hard to say no? What does this cost us? How can you say no politely and without guilt?
I…
Weekly Wake Up: Grit
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs and Tom Kiat. This week's topic is Grit! So many people surrender themselves and their goals. Jay and Tom provide some ideas to help you crush your goal…
Life After Loss: Adjusting To A New Reality with Luge Hardman
In this episode, Luge Hardman shares candidly and openly, life after the loss of her beloved husband Paul. Luge wrote a book titled Life After Loss: Adjusting To A New Reality which is…
Weekly Wake Up: Nobody Cares: Work Harder!
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs and Tom Kiat. This week's topic is Nobody Cares: Work Harder! Take Massive Action in your life! So many people surrender themselves and their goals. J…
Do Hard Things Downunder with Dr. Craig Hansen
In this episode, Dr. Craig Hansen from the University of Applied Research and Development announced an amazing opportunity for Veterans who want to pursue their studies and travel abroa…
Weekly Wake Up with Jay and Lacy: Our Skydiving Engagement
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs with special guest Lacy Priesmeyer This week, Jay and Lacy talk about their recent skydive engagement! Face your fear and live life to the max with expe…
How to Teach Your Kids Safety, Resilience, and Survival with Adam Mitchell: The Close Quarter Dad
In this episode, we talk about How to Teach Your Kids Safety, Resilience, and Survival with Adam Mitchell: The Close Quarter Dad.
Adam Mitchel is the host of the Close Quarter Dad Podc…
Weekly Wake Up: Do Epic Sh*t and Take Massive Action!
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs and Tom Kiat. This week's topic is "Do Epic Sh*t!" Take Massive Action in your life! So many people surrender themselves and their goals. Jay and Tom p…
Relationship: Ideas to Improve Communication
In this episode, we talk about the greatest human desire which is to feel loved and appreciated. I outline some strategies to help you improve your communication with your partner.
If …
Weekly Wake Up: How to Stay Focused
Weekly Wake Up with Jay Tiegs and Tom Kiat. This week's topic is "Stay Focused!" So many people surrender themselves and their goals. Jay and Tom provide some ideas to help you crush…
How to Get Into Real Estate Investing with Jay Helms
Jay Helms is an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, has been featured twice on BusinessInsider.com, and is the Founder of The W2 Capitalist, a mastermind community for aspiring and experienc…