

The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man
Mike Salemi
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.
Subscribe for weekly conversations on high performance, embodiment, leadership, and holistic wellness.
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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.
Subscribe for weekly conversations on high performance, embodiment, leadership, and holistic wellness.
💪 Join The Grounded King Collective → thegroundedking.com
Mention 'PODCAST' for a special discount
🌐 Learn more → coaching.mikesalemi.io
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Jan 12, 2023 • 57min
19: Facing the Struggles of Modern Day Men with Tyler LeFloch & Justin Brien
Today’s episode recaps the most recent Men of Movement retreat, which helps men strengthen and balance their power. Justin Brien is back on the show to share his experience as a participant and his major takeaways. Tyler LeFloch is one of the incredible facilitators and is here to share really powerful techniques and exercises he led throughout the experience. This episode focuses a lot on story work, a tool to use for reframing the inner critique and self-doubt that so many are faced with every day. This conversation was a blast, and there are so many valuable tools for massive growth.Tyler, Justin, and I discuss:The medicine of accepting helpUsing story work to address the inner criticThe importance of men supporting menBringing play back into daily lifeWhat happens after healing emotional woundsConnect with TylerInstagram: @tylerleflochUnweighted PodcastFollow JustinEmail: naturalmovementsolutions@gmail.comWebsiteInstagram: @justinbrienListen to The Path Podcast Ep. 7 with JustinClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Jan 5, 2023 • 51min
18: Addiction, Community, & Living a Life of Service with Eric Leija The Primal Swoledier
Many people know Eric Leija as the Primal Swoledier on Instagram. He has cultivated a massive following, and with that comes new experiences to navigate. In this episode, Eric talks about the struggles he has faced with substance abuse, imposter syndrome, and navigating emotional challenges in life. Today he shares what has helped him most in overcoming his challenges and living a truly balanced life.Eric and I discuss:Scarcity mindset in the fitness industryImposter syndrome and navigating a large audienceFinding sobriety through faith and communityWhat it means to be a balanced manConnect with EricInstagram: @primal.swoledierLinksClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Dec 29, 2022 • 1h 15min
017: The Root of Health & Powerful Communication with Aleks Rybchinskiy
Today on the show, we’re bringing on Aleks Rybchinskiy. Aleks is a high-level CHEK practitioner working with some of the most challenging cases in the health and wellness space. In this episode, we dive deep into the role of the teeth in overall health and strength, how our communication style affects our relationships, and what it takes to grow and mature as a person.Aleks and I discuss:The connection between teeth and physical strengthHow teeth are crystals, not bonesCatalysts for changing who we areEffectively communicating and bringing awareness to how we make others feelNavigating inner angerTwin flames and growth through partnershipConnect with AleksInstagram: @health.performance.engineerPrimal Pride WebsiteClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Dec 22, 2022 • 56min
16: The Pillars of the Mature Masculine with Chris Marhefka
Today on the show, I have a very unique conversation with Chris Marhefka about the different phases of growth we go through in life and shedding previous identities. Chris has seen a high level of success in his business endeavors and is now going through a transition into stepping into the unknown and following his calling to facilitate personal growth experiences for others. We dive deep into men’s self-development, a new way of leading, resistance to trusting ourselves, and showing up in full integrity.Chris and I discuss:The importance of trusting yourselfBalancing financial success with passionThe challenges of moving beyond past identitiesThe 3 phases of self-masteryThe difference between the burden of responsibility and choice of responsibilityConnect with ChrisInstagram: @chrismarhefkaWebsiteClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 16min
15: Self-Healing, Psychedelics, & Balancing Intention with Surrender with Kyle Kingsbury
Kyle Kingsbury epitomizes the term human optimization. He has an extensive athletic background that ranges from football to fighting professionally in the UFC. Beyond that, he has over a decade of experience with plant medicine ceremonies, rites of passage, and teachings from shamans all over the world. Kyle’s ability to paint pictures with his words through the stories he tells is incredible, and there is so much wisdom to be heard here.Kyle and I discuss: How to know when it’s time for plant medicineThe reality of a traditional vision questEmbodying what you want in a partnerRespecting vs. abusing altered statesThe process of integrating lessons learned through psychedelicsMoving from a place of wanting something to achieving itConnect with KyleInstagram: @livingwiththekingsburysWebsitePodcast: The Kyle Kingsbury PodcastEssentialism by Greg McKeownClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 28min
014: Spiritual Guidance, Power Animals, & Healing Self To Help Others with Paul Chek
Paul Chek is a wise elder in the health and fitness field and has been at the forefront of innovation his entire career. He has been a coach, mentor, and friend of mine for nearly a decade. In today’s episode, we cover so much ground from shamanism, animal symbolism, the responsibilities of our actions in the world, tuning into our soul’s guidance, and a lot more. I always walk away from a conversation with paul with new perspectives and ideas, and I know today, you will too. Let’s go.Paul and I discuss: Navigating the controversy that comes with innovationKarmic responsibilitySeeing the world as you are not as it isBecoming conscious of the food we eat The real role of a therapistThe meaning of Power Animals and how to use themHealing the world by knowing the selfConnect with PaulInstagram: @paul.chekYouTube: Paul Chek LiveCHEK InstitutePodcast: Living 4D with Paul ChekBook: How to Eat Move and Be HealthyClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Dec 1, 2022 • 1h
013: How to Access Your Greatest Strengths with Jason Pickard
From top Wall Street trader to dream therapist, Jason Pickard’s background is incredibly unique. He achieved so much success in the world of business but was suffering on the inside. Through a series of questioning and working with shamans, performance coaches, and top therapists, Jason has become a true teacher and is here today to share what it really means to live a life of fulfillment.Jason and I discuss:The life of working on Wall StreetUncovering the ways we learned to chase validation4 powerful questions to ask when feeling stuck in life What it means to be a modern warriorThe sacredness of a huntWhy we practice rituals in lifeConnect with JasonWebsiteClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 15min
012: Live it and Teach it Your Own Way with Ben White
It’s a challenge to give Ben White a label or title. He teaches yoga in a way that challenges the idea that things need to look and feel a certain way. In his teaching, you’ll experience dance, primal movement, breathwork, and so much more. This conversation focuses on how to foster more freedom and creativity in our lives, letting go of the things that govern our actions and decisions away from the direction that is true for us.Ben and I discuss:Being called to change our choices Addressing energy leaks Style and creativity born out of movement practicesBringing more play and openness to the practice of yoga The challenges of judgment in the yoga spaceA new perspective on victim mentalityConnect with BenInstagram: @og.human_1.0 | @wildfeathermedicinalsWebsiteConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 12min
011: Instinct vs. Intuition with Jator Pierre
Jator Pierre is a thought-provoking gem in the wellness space. He is a mental-emotional expert, avid athlete, and dear friend. In this episode, we break down the dynamics of creating and nurturing relationships and use our friendship as a real-world example. The triggers, projection, pedestalling, expectation, we cover it all!Jator and I discuss:How to attend to personal relationshipsRecognizing our own experiences that we project onto others Breaking down co-dependencyInstinct vs intuitionBecoming friends with old versions of ourselvesHaving the courage to share and work through shameConnect with JatorInstagram: @jatorpierreWebsiteFacebook: Explore with JatorYoutube: Jator PierreJator’s Free Instinct Vs. Intuition Masterclass & 1-on-1 CoachingClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King

Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 36min
010: The Ceremony of Birth & Parenting with Dr. Nathan Riley
Since I will be stepping into fatherhood in the coming months, so much of my time has been devoted to learning about this journey. Today, I am so excited to sit down with Dr. Nathan Riley, The Holistic OBGYN. We talk about the consequences of modern intervention in the birthing process, the responsibilities of a father, what to expect in the birthing process, and so much more. Nathan is incredibly smart but also so heart-centered in all the work that he does and this conversation blew my mind wide open.Nathan and I discuss:Birth as a ceremony, not a medical procedure Getting out of the way of the birthing processChanging the world by changing how we care for birthing womenWitnessing without fixing: The responsibility of being a fatherWhat happens after the baby is hereCelebrating the good, not vilifying the badConnect with NathanInstagram: @nathanrileyobgynWebsite: Podcast: The Holistic OBGYNClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)🔥 Work With Mike=== mention "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Apply for The Grounded King Collective → https://mikesalemi.io/thegroundedkingMen of Movement Retreat → https://mikesalemi.io/retreats1:1 Coaching - https://mikesalemi.io/coaching💪 Programs=== use code "PODCAST" for a special discount) ===Kettlebell Lifestyle - https://www.kettlebelllifestyle.com/Mastering the Kettlebell - https://www.masteringthekettlebell.com/Athleticism for Life (Bulgarian Bag training) - https://mikesalemi.io/athleticism4lifeBulgarian Bag Certifications - https://coaching.mikesalemi.io/bulgarianbagcertifications Connect with MikeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSalemiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalemi111/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mike.salemi.583X/Twitter - https://x.com/mike_salemi 🎙️🎙️🎙️Original episode production by Soulfire ProductionsPodcast Rebrand & Current Production & Marketing by FullCast: https://fullcast.coMentioned in this episode:The Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded KingThe Grounded KingThe Grounded King is a unique blend of an ongoing online men's group and private community with the education and frameworks to go with it.
We meet 1x/week for 90 minutes, and you will get access to all of my online programs, as well as the Curriculum to go with your journey.
If you’re ready to stop carrying it all alone, and start building from a place of truth and vitality, click below and I’ll send you everything you need to know.The Grounded King


