What happens after you've lost it all—your health, your marriage, your purpose? For Dr. Chad Scott, the answer came from facing death head-on and finding meaning in the shadows. In this gripping episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Coach Rob dives deep with the therapist-turned-pilot-turned-author who survived a liver transplant and emerged with a mission: explore the darkest places on earth to reclaim the light within.

From standing alone in Auschwitz to flying above the clouds for clarity, Dr. Scott reveals how philosophy, movement, and confronting pain can rebuild the human spirit. This is not just about surviving—it’s about rebuilding a life with purpose and power.

Whether you're in the storm or climbing out of it, this episode will remind you: the darkness doesn’t get the final word—you do.

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Mr. Whiskey’s story is not one of victimhood—it’s one of violent beginnings, raw truth, and the relentless pursuit of healing. From surviving a toxic home and joining the Navy at 17, to navigating addiction, faith, and identity, this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast digs deep into the cost of childhood trauma—and the power of discipline to transform it.

Now a veteran, speaker, comedian, and host of the Couple O’ Nukes podcast, Mr. Whiskey doesn’t hold back. This is an unfiltered look at how to use pain as fuel, why physical discipline became his salvation, and how faith and community pulled him out of the darkest places.

🎧 You’ll Hear:
The hidden weight of early trauma—and how it shaped his identity

Why he believes discipline is the highest form of self-love

His method of “intentional punishment” and how it creates freedom

The real work of healing through faith, not fluff

What it means to battle harder when no one’s coming to save you

Connect with Mr. Whiskey: https://www.coupleonukes.com/
http://www.instagram.com/coupleonukes

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Jacob Hiers is a father, husband, entrepreneur, and bodybuilder who's turned his pain into power. In this episode of The Battle Harder Podcast, Jacob opens up about unknowingly battling alcoholism while raising a family and running a business—until the birth of his second child forced a moment of truth.

We talk about the exact mindset shifts that pulled him out of the darkness, how fitness became the foundation of his transformation, and how he's now using social media to inspire others to take control of their lives. This episode is a raw, real look at what it means to evolve, lead your family, and show up with purpose—even when life hits hard.

🛡️ Topics Covered:

Fatherhood and personal accountability

How bodybuilding saved his mental health

Building discipline through pain

Alcohol recovery and self-awareness

Creating a mission-driven life after struggle

If you’ve ever felt stuck or like your past defines you, this is your wake-up call

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