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 out.

You’ll hear how a 6-figure career and tropical relocation couldn’t mask the pain, and how Cole finally found peace—not in escaping life, but in doing the hard internal work. From rehab to redemption, he now empowers others through his book Internal and External and a message rooted in humility, purpose, and healing.

If you're battling your own inner war, this conversation is your call to arms.

🔥 In This Episode:
The silent trauma veterans bring home—and what civilians don't see

How Cole reprogrammed his mindset using gratitude, affirmations, and spiritual work

The power of creating a personal mission when life feels aimless

Real steps to stop outsourcing your healing and start turning pain into progress

Connect with Cole Grace:
Podcasts I've been a guest on:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBLgGQVQuggaMoXQyQuzTk0IcEPZN8Aty&si=sOWljt26-rC-EtK2

External Calming the Chaos Within:
https://a.co/d/7to1MGX

YouTube: @Cgrace21

Instagram: @Cgrace2180_

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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 with a chronic illness, B-Cide shares how he built mental toughness, created a brand rooted in resilience, and found healing through self-expression.

This isn’t just a story about music or MS — it’s about what happens when the mind becomes stronger than the body. If you're fighting battles most people can’t see, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen in to hear:
What the underground rap game taught him about loyalty, ego, and staying power

The exact moment he reclaimed control from pain

Why writing Myelin My Shoes changed his life

How mindset is the ultimate weapon when the body wants to give up

The truth about building something that lasts — even when the odds don’t

🛡️ Tap in. Take notes. Turn your pain into progress.
🎧 Available now on all platforms.

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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 and entrepreneur.

This isn’t just another success story—it’s a raw, heart-driven conversation about rebuilding from the bottom, owning your truth, and turning pain into progress.

💥 What You’ll Learn:

How Kevin used habit tracking to create lasting mindset change

The moment someone else's belief in him changed everything

The difference between self-worth and self-belief (and why it matters)

Why working on yourself is the real path to freedom

🔥 Whether you're battling doubt or trying to level up, this episode will remind you: your story isn't over—it's just getting started.

Connect With Kevin:
http://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid

Next Level University Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/7a2995

https://www.nextleveluniversity.com