The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man
By Mike Salemi
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Episodes: 149
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The King Within explores what it means to embody true strength, purpose, and presence in every area of a man’s life. Hosted by performance coach Mike Salemi, this show bridges the worlds of movement, mindset, and meaning—helping men reclaim their vitality, master their nervous system, and lead from a grounded center.
From elite athletes to modern-day warriors, every conversation dives deep into the frameworks, tools, and inner work required to live, love, and lead with integrity.
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148: Why Keeping a White Belt Mentality Holds the Key to Lifelong Mastery with Xande Ribeiro
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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147: How JP Sears Discovered the Power of Fatherhood to Awaken His Inner Strength
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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146: Why Slowing Down Holds the Key to True Gratitude in 2026
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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145: How Kyle Kingsbury Tapped into Ancient Wisdom to Overcome Modern Parenting Challenges
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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144: Mike Bledsoe - Why Building Financial Leverage Holds the Key to True Wealth and Freedom
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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143: How Ryan Martin Tapped into Ancient Rites of Passage to Overcome Anxiety and Chaos
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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142: Why Masculine Leadership Holds the Key to Deep Connection at Home with GS Youngblood
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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141: Why Embracing the 5 Types of Strength Holds the Key to Rebuilding Trust at Home
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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140: The Importance of Mentorship and Elders in Guiding Rites of Passage with Tim Corcoran
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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139: Why I Decided to Rebrand the Podcast and What That Means for Men
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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138: How to Work With Pain
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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137: Reactivity vs. Responsiveness: How to Lead Yourself When You Want to Snap
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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136: When You Know Better… But Still Do It with Greg Schmaus
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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135: The Sacred Pause: Hunting, Healing, and Coming Home
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May 03, 2025 |
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134: Liver & Vital Living: A Deep Dive with Aleks Rybchinskiy
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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133: Why High Performers Crash (And Don’t See It Coming)
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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132: Water Like You’ve Never Heard It—A Miracle Healing Story with Scott Estrada
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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131: Why Men Feel Lost—And How to Reclaim Your Fire
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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130: Mastering The Inner Game: From Addiction to Leadership with Michael Chernow
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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129: Kettlebells & Life Lessons with Mark England
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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128: Humor, Equanimity, and Embodiment: Tools for Deeper Connection with Dr. Edmund Knighton
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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127: Sacred Hunting: A Modern Rite of Passage for Men with Mansal Denton
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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126: Parenting, Partnership, and Real Talk on Family Values with Lauren Rose
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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125: Sacred Masculinity: Exploring the Destroyer, Craftsman, and Performer Archetypes with Kaedrich Olsen
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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124: Meditation as a Path to Liberation with Michael Holt
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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123: 5 Ways to Move from Fear to Freedom
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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122: The Pitfalls of the Athlete Family & How to Overcome Them
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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121: Isolation - Men's Biggest Challenge
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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120: The Archetype Wheel: Mapping Out Our Inner Patterns with Greg Schmaus
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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119: The Wealth Game: Why Income Isn’t Enough with Krisstina Wise
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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118: The Path to True Manhood (Part II) with Paul Chek
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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117: From Child to Wiseman: The Path to Embodiment & Personal Mastery (PART I) with Paul Chek
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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116: Overcoming Procrastination using the Enneagram
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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115: Balancing Entrepreneurship and Fatherhood with Dr. Alex Peters
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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114: Mastering the Mind: The Power of Daily Practice
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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113: Harnessing the Power of Sunlight for Optimal Health with Dr. Alexis Cowan
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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112: “Can I get strong just using kettlebells?"
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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111: The Food Dilemma: Our Relationship to Food with Lauren Rose Salemi
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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110: Embodiment & Prioritizing What Truly Matters
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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109: Top 5 Life-Changing Courses Fit for Anyone
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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108: "The Medicine" for Enhancing Male Vitality
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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107: Overcoming Porn Addiction and Improving Sexual Health in Men
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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106: Men's Well-being: The Need for a Reset
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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105. Earn the Day: A Strong Coffee Story
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May 30, 2024 |
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104: Eliminating Adult Acne
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May 23, 2024 |
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103: A Return to Performance with the Bulgarian Bag
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May 16, 2024 |
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102: High Achievers' Dilemma: The Shadow of Success
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May 09, 2024 |
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101: Breaking Through: Limiting Beliefs
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May 02, 2024 |
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100: Bone Broth: Deep Nutrition
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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99: Masculine Work: Freedom and Embodiment
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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98: Awakening to Purpose: Rites of Passage, Vision Quests & Nature Connection
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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97: Embracing Sound: Harmonizing & Clearing Energy with Sound Therapy
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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96: Honoring the Hunt: Reflections of Respect & Ritual in Sacred Hunting
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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95: How To Generate Qualified Leads as a Coach
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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94: Forging Fathers: The Crucible of the Modern World with Robert Bill Jr.
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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93: The Power of Detoxification: Steps Towards Inner Cleansing with Ryan Martin
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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92: Navigating the Interplay of Business and Personal Development with Adam Chin
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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91: 10 Wellness Strategies for Travelers
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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90: Helping Coaches Bring Ideas To Life In The Digital Era with Mike Gonzalez
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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89: Common Fitness Challenges: Overcoming Energy Slumps, Time Crunches, and Program Puzzles
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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88: Real Tools For Shaping Young Boys Into Responsible Men with Dennis Morolda
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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87: Breathing Life into Parenting: The Impact of Language on Your Child with Mark England
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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86: Training from Within: The Powerful Connection Between Physical and Emotional Fitness
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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85: Creating Your Dream Team Through Collaboration and Core Values
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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84: Unpacking "The Perfectionist" Dilemma with The Enneagram
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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83: Signs of Burn Out, Qigong and Energy Cultivation with Dr. Jonny Suarez
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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82: The Sacred Process of Creating: Integrity For Your Imagination
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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81: A Business Deep Dive: Crafting Profitable Online Programs
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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80: Hope For The Holidays: Navigating the Season with Grace with Lauren Salemi
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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79: Leveling Up: Sharpening Men for Life's Challenges
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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78: Guided Journeys For Loving Relationships with Ted Riter
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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77: Awakening Masculinity: Navigating Men's Work & Plant Medicine with John Hazim
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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76: Trauma, Triumph, & Transformation: A Mission To Help Others Heal
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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75: The Power of Down Regulating the Nervous System for Growth
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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74: Your Roadmap to Impactful Leadership Using the Enneagram with Jason Olivea
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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73: Achieving Lifelong Performance with the 20% Principle
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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72: The Motivation Factor: Catalyst for a Healthier World
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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71: The Path to Increased Size and Strength with German Volume Training
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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70: Shattering the Stigma of HPV with Mimi Lindquist
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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69: The Bamboo Principle: Nurturing Your Evolution Towards Growth
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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68: Revolutionizing Oral Care For Improved Health with Trina Felber
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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67: Nourishing The Soul Through Vertical Depth of Connection with Tyler Le Floch
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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66: Fighting for Positive Change in Today's Youth with Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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65: Gaining Clarity Through Effective Masculine Leadership with Tyler Le Floch
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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64: Connecting with Cannabis To Better Health & Healing with Ryan Sprague
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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63: Optimizing the Kettlebell to Benefit Your Lifestyle
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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62: Embracing Your 5 Sacred Purposes with White Eagle Medicine Woman
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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61: Designing A Legacy That Lasts
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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60: Harnessing Peak Performance In Future Generations with Arash Soofiani
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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59: Empowering Boundaries for a Fulfilling Life
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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58: Rising Above the Victim Triangle with Greg Schmaus
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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57: Breaking Free From Living on Auto Pilot with Tyler Le Floch
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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56: The Benefits of Animal Fats For Your Skincare Routine with Charles Mayfield
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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55: Validate From Within and Elevate Your Self-Worth
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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54: The Art of Change For A Vibrant Life with Warren Williams
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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53: Revitalize Well-Being One Breathe At A Time
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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52: Get Moving Toward Better Performance & Recovery with Dr. Joey Salgado
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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51: Transforming Discomfort into Strength with Tyler Le Floch
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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50: Staying in the Fight with Boxing Cutman Mike 'The Mechanic' Bazzel
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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49: Unleashing Your Performance: The Power of Integrated & Rotational Training
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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48: Deepening Intimacy: Embodiment & Healing for Lasting Connection with Ted Riter
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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47: Integration of Peak Experiences: Round Table Discussion
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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46: Awakening the Path to Peace and Purpose with Hawk and Lili
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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45: Honoring Food and Family Through Ceremony with Lauren Salemi
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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44: Parenting with Purpose: Fatherhood Talk with Conner Moore
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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43: From Struggle to Strength: The Power of Men's Work
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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42: Unlocking Limitless Learning with Justin Noppé
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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41: The Creativity of Coaching with Founder of Suples Training Systems Ivan Ivanov
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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40: The Fitness Industry's Biggest Lie with Gary Reinl
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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39: It’s Not Who You Are, It’s What You Learned with Anat Peri
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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38: Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage & Illuminating Personal Freedom with Jator Pierre
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May 25, 2023 |
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37: The Warrior Mentality: Reformulating the Perception of Failure with Tj Curry
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May 18, 2023 |
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36: Decoding the Food System: Making Informed Choices with Eugene Trufkin
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May 11, 2023 |
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35: 5 Strategies for Managing Overwhelm
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May 04, 2023 |
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34: The Enneagram Explained: Alleviating Emotional Suffering with Jason Olivea
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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33: 8 Steps to Living the Life of Your Dreams with Jason Pickard
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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32: Breaking the Stigma: Men and Therapy with Lindsey Locke
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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31: Practical Steps to Real Manifestation with Allison Pelot
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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30: From Ashes to Inspiration: Nature's Way with Jared Pickard
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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29: 5 Strategies for Navigating Life's Toughest Transitions
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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28: Decoding the Language of Archetypes with Greg Schmaus
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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27: Healing Chronic Illness Through the Nervous System with Dr. Drew Vercellino
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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26: Changing Our Perception of Wealth, Work, & Wellness with Mike Bledsoe
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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25: The Complete Guide to Men’s Vitality with Dr. Jonny Suarez
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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24: Meeting the Darkness within Ourselves with Aaron Alexander
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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23: Reframing & Resolving our Greatest Fears with Josh Trent
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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22: Key Components to Men’s Health and Optimization with Dr. Michael Ruscio
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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21: Unconventional Fitness, Fatherhood, & Fear with Justin Andrews
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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20: Stop the Chase for Healing with Steven Jaggers
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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19: Facing the Struggles of Modern Day Men with Tyler LeFloch & Justin Brien
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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18: Addiction, Community, & Living a Life of Service with Eric Leija The Primal Swoledier
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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017: The Root of Health & Powerful Communication with Aleks Rybchinskiy
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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16: The Pillars of the Mature Masculine with Chris Marhefka
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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15: Self-Healing, Psychedelics, & Balancing Intention with Surrender with Kyle Kingsbury
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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014: Spiritual Guidance, Power Animals, & Healing Self To Help Others with Paul Chek
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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013: How to Access Your Greatest Strengths with Jason Pickard
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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012: Live it and Teach it Your Own Way with Ben White
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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011: Instinct vs. Intuition with Jator Pierre
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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010: The Ceremony of Birth & Parenting with Dr. Nathan Riley
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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009: Pain to Purpose with Chervin Jafarieh
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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008: Honoring Traditions, Family Values, and Intentional Parenting with Sal Di Stefano
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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007: The Secrets of Spinal Health with Justin Brien
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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006: The Pillars of a Life Partnership with Lauren Rose
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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005: Readying Your Life & Business for the Unpredictable with Scott Howell
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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004: Creating Humble Leadership & Relationships That Last with Adam Schafer
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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003: Rigging Life in Your Favor With Anthony Trucks
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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002: Uncover What’s Missing in Your Physical Training
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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001: A Journey into Movement Medicine With Ya'acov Darling Khan
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Welcome to The King Within
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Sep 06, 2022 |