Best Mike Salemi Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 156: "The Bridge Between Worlds: Awakening Through Plant Medicine" (feat. Hamilton Souther) 57:31

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Send us a text You guys are in for a treat with this one 🌿 In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with none other than Hamilton Souther, master shaman, founder of Blue Morpho, and one of the most respected figures in the world of plant medicine. Hamilton has spent over two decades guiding tens of thousands of people through deep ceremonial experience…

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140: The Importance of Mentorship and Elders in Guiding Rites of Passage with Tim Corcoran 1:11:55

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📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “If you don't own your life, if you don't create it, if you're not the one that says yes and no, if you're not the one that is willing to take risk, push the edges, make mistakes, take your wins and celebrate, then who's going to do it? Nobody is. And you're going to end up one day waking up and going, what happened t…

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139: Why I Decided to Rebrand the Podcast and What That Means for Men 25:15

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📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify “When we show up as our most authentic self and run the risk of vulnerability, I actually get to know you,” says Mike Salemi, host of The King Within podcast, who returns to center stage for a powerful reflection on masculinity, fatherhood, and reclaiming grounded leadership. In this deeply personal episode, Mike Sale…

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Ep. 155: "If You Get Triggered…That’s Your Work to Do" (feat. Mark England) 1:35:11

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Send us a text What’s up, everyone & welcome back to the show! Today’s guest is someone who’s not just a legend in the self-development world, but also one of my very first mentors, and honestly, one of my best friends on this planet. I met Mark England about six years ago, and from the very beginning, he’s been a massive catalyst in my life. Mark …

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Mindset to Breakthrough Burnout with Wild Bill Robertson 54:04

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What happens when a coach hits rock bottom—and decides to rebuild from the inside out? In this episode of the Get Enlifted Podcast, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Wild Bill Robertson — jeweler, creator, and newly minted Enlifted Level 3 Verified Coach — to talk about what it really looks like to walk through the fire and come out stronger. Bill sh…

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Chronic Restless Mindset with Ulrich Honighausen 57:33

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What if the secret to calming your restless mind wasn’t more hustle, but better tools? In this episode of the Get Enlifted podcast, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Ulrich Honighausen, entrepreneur, world traveler, designer, and Level 3 Verified Enlifted Coach. After decades of chasing peace through business success, global travel, and countless per…

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Ep. 154: "The Age Of Sovereignty" (feat. Rachel Varitimos) 58:49

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Send us a text Welcome to this episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, a powerful conversation with my partner, Rachel, all about what it truly means to step into the Age of Sovereignty. We’re moving out of the old paradigm, the age of top-down structures, corporate hierarchies, and systems that told us who to be and how to live. With Pluto leavin…

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The Mindset of CrossFitting Life with Eric Fasciani 54:07

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What if the key to client retention, team culture, and business growth wasn’t more programming—but better mindset? In this episode of the Get Enlifted podcast, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Eric Fasciani, Level 3 Verified Enlifted Coach and owner of three CrossFit gyms. Together, they explore how Eric has used the Enlifted method to redefine lead…

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Business Mindset with Chase Tolleson 1:09:27

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What if the reason your coaching business isn’t growing… is because of the story you’re still telling yourself? In this episode of the Get Enlifted podcast, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Chase Tolleson, Level 3 Verified Enlifted Coach and business mentor for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. We dive into how story work unlocks aligned offers, authent…

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Ep. 153: “Breaking Down The Systems Behind The Dream” 1:32:45

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Send us a text In today’s solocast, I’m diving deep into some of the systems that have helped me understand reality on a much deeper level. We’re talking about the 7 Hermetic Principles, the wisdom woven through A Course in Miracles, and a handful of other teachings I’ve collected along the way. But here’s the thing, when I first started studying t…

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Burned Out Gym Owner to Mindset Pro with Nafelle Nikita 1:03:33

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What happens when everything falls apart—and you finally find the tools to rebuild from the inside out? In this episode of the Get Enlifted podcast, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Naffelle Nikita, Level 3 Verified Enlifted Coach and high-performance mindset coach with over 20 years of experience in movement and coaching. From coaching figure skati…

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Ep. 152: “Gratitude, Growth & The Power Of Community” 1:03:13

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Send us a text Today’s episode is a little different, just me, opening up, dropping in, and sharing from the heart. I’ve been feeling an incredible amount of gratitude lately for the life I’ve created and the one I now get to live every single day. I want to pull back the curtain and let you into what’s been moving me lately. I’ll be giving you som…

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Women & Mindset with Laken Summerville 59:47

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What if building self-love had nothing to do with your body—and everything to do with your stories? In this episode of the Get Enlifted podcast, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Laken Summerville, Level 3 Verified Enlifted Coach, gym owner, and founder of That Girl Magic. Together, they unpack the emotional weight women carry—from self-doubt and bod…

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Ep. 151: "Escaping the Matrix: Sovereignty, Attention & Reality Shifts" (feat. Brandon Thomas) 1:28:54

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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, where we dive deep into the conversations that expand our perspectives, shift our realities, and reconnect us with the truth of who we really are. In today’s episode, we explore some big themes, how the world stage is a master of distraction, constantly pulling our atte…

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Masculinity, Mindset, and Movement with Mike Salemi 56:28

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What is it like to coach Mark England? In this episode of Get Enlifted, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Mike Salemi, elite performance coach, men’s work coach, and longtime Enlifted practitioner. Together, they dive into the evolution of Mike’s personal and professional journey—from coaching world-class athletes to guiding men through inner mastery…

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Ep. 150: “The Hero’s Journey: From Rock Bottom to Revolutionary Innovation” (feat. Adam Schell) 1:05:56

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Send us a text Today’s guest is the creator of one of my all-time favorite supplement brands, one that has pioneered psilocybin microdoses blended with herbs, adaptogens & nootropics into truly revolutionary formulas you won’t find anywhere else in the world. But his journey to this point has been anything but easy. After finding major success in t…

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Therapy Meets Enlifted Mindset with Nikki Sharp 47:01

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What happens when you blend therapy, fitness, and Enlifted mindset work into one unstoppable transformation tool? In this episode of Get Enlifted, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Nikki Sharp, a 20-year licensed therapist, CrossFit gym owner, and Level 3 Verified Enlifted Coach. Nikki shares how she’s been helping young people and families with by i…

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Ep. 149: “Strength, Surrender & the Courage to Follow Your Calling” (feat. Mike Salemi) 1:06:41

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Send us a text At just 19 years old, today’s guest was already obsessed with powerlifting, squatting an incredible 605 pounds completely naturally. On the outside, it looked like he was destined for greatness. But behind the records and medals, injuries began piling up. He bounced from practitioner to practitioner, each one promising answers, yet l…

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35 Years of Coaching Wisdom with Rod Stewart 51:14

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What if the key to better results in the gym had nothing to do with harder training—and everything to do with the words you use? In this episode of the Get Enlifted, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Rod Stewart, a Fitness Coach with more than 35 years of experience. Rod has seen every trend come and go in the industry, and what he’s discovered might…

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Ep. 148: “From Wall Street to Inner Peace: Rewriting the Meaning of Success” (feat. Cal Callahan) 1:27:50

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Send us a text On the outside, today’s guest looked like he had it all, a thriving career as a financial trader in Chicago, a life that many would envy, and the kind of success that makes people assume you’ve got everything figured out. But behind that polished exterior, he carried a heavy truth: a constant drive to push harder, do more, and prove …

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Leaving Corporate for Coaching with Dana Schmit 1:01:43

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She left the corporate grind behind to step into freedom, coaching, and sound healing. Discover how Dana Schmit uses mindset + tuning forks to transform lives. In this episode of the Get Enlifted Podcast, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Dana Schmit, Enlifted Level 3 Verified Coach and Sound Healer, to explore the mindset shifts that made her bold c…

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Ep. 147: "Turning Pain Into Purpose: Healing the Human Experience" (feat. Julian Bermudez) 1:07:30

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Send us a text Some stories hit you in the heart before they even reach your ears, and today’s conversation is one of them. My guest’s life began in pain, heartache, and a childhood that left him feeling alone, not good enough, and deeply unworthy. To survive, he built walls, thick ones, around his heart. Those walls kept him safe from the chaos an…

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138. How to Work With Pain 26:58

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Most men don’t realize just how much pain they’re carrying, or how that pain silently bleeds into their work, relationships, and sense of self. In this short solo episode, I break down how unaddressed pain shows up in the body and mind, why “powering through” makes it worse, and what it actually looks like to begin healing. You'll learn a 4-step pr…

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CrossFit and Mindset with Jeremy Strawn 58:22

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What happens when you combine the intensity of CrossFit with the breakthrough power of mindset coaching? In this episode of Get Enlifted, Kimberly Kesting sits down with Jeremy Strawn, Gym Owner and CrossFit L4 Coach who just earned his Enlifted Level 3 Verification, and we're discussing how language and story work are changing the way athletes tra…

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Ep. 146: "Unlocking the Gifts You’re Born With" (feat. Mary Buckingham) 1:21:45

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Send us a text Today’s episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with someone who has had a huge impact on my life over the last few years. Out of all the psychics I’ve worked with, this person has helped me more than anyone else, and the wild thing is, it’s so effortless for them. These gifts have been with them since birth. But as is ofte…

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Level Up Your Coaching Skills to Pro with Mark England 59:05

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What separates good coaches from the ones who facilitate transformation on every level? In this episode of the Get Enlifted Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it takes to become an Enlifted Level 3 Verified Coach—the highest standard in the Enlifted Method—and introducing you to the coaches who’ve achived it. Kimberly Kesting and Mark …

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Ep. 145: "Finding the Path That Was Always Yours" (feat. Amethyst Flame) 1:31:43

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Highly Optimized podcast, the show where we explore what it means to live in full alignment, physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually. Today’s episode is a journey. A raw, unfiltered, soul-level transmission about what it really looks like to walk away from the default path…& choose something different. My …

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137. Reactivity vs. Responsiveness: How to Lead Yourself When You Want to Snap 28:28

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Most men think reactivity is the problem, however it’s not always. In this episode, I break down the key difference between clean, protective reactivity and the kind of emotional reactivity that damages trust and connection. I’ll walk you through what’s really underneath those short fuses, how to shift from unconscious reactions to grounded leaders…

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Ep. 144: “How To Become The Main Character In Your Story” 57:44

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Send us a text Today’s episode is a very special one as I am doing my first solocast on this show. Yup, just you, me & about 50 minutes of me riffing on some topics I’ve been stewing on recently. I’ve been putting off doing a solocast until I felt in the energy for it & this week was the week that the stars aligned & I felt the call to hop on & sha…

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Ep. 143: "Success Without Sacrificing Your Soul" (feat. Tyler Drake) 1:05:46

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Send us a text There are certain people you meet in life & instantly feel like you’ve known them forever… That’s exactly what happened when I crossed paths with today’s guest at the High Vibe Festival, which, side note, if you haven’t been yet, do yourself a favor & get there next year. From the jump, we were having deep, soul-expanding convos one …

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136. When You Know Better… But Still Do It with Greg Schmaus 59:56

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a pattern you know isn’t serving you… and no matter how much you try, you keep repeating it? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and returning guest Greg Schmaus to explore why good men so often betray themselves—even when they’re doing everything they can to “fix it.” We go deep into Family Constellatio…

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Ep. 142: “Hearing Your Intuition & Finding Your Unique Path” (feat. Christopher August) 52:38

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Send us a text You know, there’s a certain kind of person who refuses to settle for the script handed to them. Someone who looks at the world, feels that quiet nudge in their soul, & decides to build a life on their own terms, no matter how unconventional or uncertain it may look from the outside. Today’s guest is a living example of what it means …

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Ep. 141: “How To Create A Highly Optimized Relationship” (feat. Rachel Varitimos) 1:12:55

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Send us a text If there’s one thing I hold above all else as the cornerstone of my growth as a human being, it’s my relationship with Rachel. For the past 8 years, we’ve chosen each other, again and again. In the moments of joy, in the messiness, through every high and every heart-stretching low, we’ve returned to love. And not just love for each o…

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Ep. 140: "Unlocking the Mystical Self: The Hero’s Journey of a Spiritual Healer" (feat. Jaya Kaur) 1:13:51

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Send us a text Every once in a while, you come across someone whose very presence seems to ripple with something different. Someone who, from an early age, realized they could access realms & wisdom that others simply couldn’t see. My guest today is just such a soul, a spiritual healer, mystic mentor, & oracle whose work blends constellation therap…

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Ep. 139: "The Healer’s Way: Modern Mastery in Plant Medicine, Ritual & Transformation" (feat. Shelley DeMarco) 1:01:07

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Send us a text Every now & then, I get the absolute privilege of sharing space with someone who not only lives & breathes the work, but redefines what it means to be a guide, a coach, & a true steward of transformation. My guest today is just that, a powerhouse who’s been on the frontlines of the coaching world for over 20 years, & who has spent th…

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Ep. 138: “Leaving the System, Finding the Self: A Journey of Faith, Freedom & Fierceness” (feat. Jen Kalawur) 1:16:51

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Send us a text Some people are born into systems that try to tell them who to be. What to believe. How to behave. And for many, those voices become so loud, they drown out the whispers of the soul. But for today’s guest, those whispers never stopped. She grew up in a world of strict rules, religious dogma, and a strained relationship with God—where…

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Go Pro: What does it take to be a Professional? 1:19:59

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What does it take to be a professional coach? Years of experience? Number of certifications or degrees? Number of paying clients? A big Instagram following? Today we're talking about how to go Pro at any stage of your coaching career and Kimberly & Mark are sharing stories of things they got right and wrong along the path. Download the free trainin…

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Ep. 137: "The Courage to Pause: Remembering What You Love & Trusting the Unknown" (feat. Jason Pickard) 1:24:58

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Send us a text There’s a moment in every seeker’s life where the outer world no longer matches the inner one. Where the path that once felt aligned begins to pull at the seams—not because it was wrong, but because something deeper is ready to emerge. Our guest today knows this moment intimately. He climbed to the heights of success on Wall Street, …

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Mindset isn't Motivation, it's Mechanics 53:11

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Mindset isn't about motivation and inspiration, it's simple mechanics. The tools we use at Enlifted are words and breath. In this podcast, we're breaking down more details on our latest free training for coaches and giving a look behind the curtain. Download the free training here to watch The Enlifted Method in action. Get more from Enlifted: Appl…

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Ep. 136: “The Soul Of Film Making” (feat. Ben Joseph Stewart) 1:29:10

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Send us a text When it comes to being highly optimized, nothing rains truer to this brand than daring to dream, paving your own path & being an example for others to guide there way into the unique magic they can give the world. When I look into people living their lives in this way, something ignited inside of me that even on my worst of days, giv…

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Spiritual Words: Enlightened and Evolved, or Confusing and Disorienting? 1:21:34

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Yes- we're talking about the Aubrey Marcus podcast about Radical Monogamy as an entry point to a much larger conversation... the pitfalls of the language patterns of the "spirituality" subset of the personal development and coaching industry. P.S. the first 30ish minutes of this episode we're catching up with our listeners after a little bit of a b…

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Ep. 135: “A Trip Down Memory Lane & Practical Tips For Paving Your Own Path In Life” (feat. Chase Tolleson) 55:52

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Send us a text Over the past 5 years, I’ve been fortunate to meet some amazing souls who have supported me in giving me the confidence & courage to pave my own path in life regardless of what the mainstream world thinks. That being said, there have been some key people in that time that have become lifelong friends & today’s guest is no different. …

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Ep. 134: The Most Important Things You Can Practice To Live A Highly Fulfilling Life (feat. Christian Van Camp) 1:04:55

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Send us a text A big part of the Highly Optimized brand is focused upon physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well being. Whether we’re talking about holistic health practices, supplements, biohacks, or otherwise, I have found a deep fascination in not only these topics, but also the others in the world who are also passionate about the same subj…

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Ep. 133: The Wild Places Life Will Take You When You Follow Your Heart (feat. Drew Bankey) 1:22:48

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Send us a text One of my favorite aspects of the life we are all living is the mystery woven into it. From an early age, I was fascinated by the idea of aliens, the paranormal, UFO’s, psychic senses, psychedelics & more & as such, I have been a seeker who’s been looking to explore these mysteries for the better part of half my life at this point & …

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Ep. 132: How To Become The Perfect Match For Your Soulmate (feat. Chris Gillis) 1:11:45

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Send us a text As a man, one of the biggest challenges I had in my early years was the courage to put myself out there with potential love interests. I find that many of the men I work with today also share similar challenges. Whether it’s lack of confidence, commitment challenges or otherwise, it’s clear to me that us men have a lot of confusion a…

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135. The Sacred Pause: Hunting, Healing, and Coming Home 49:18

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In this solo episode, I share the transformative experience of my sixth sacred hunt—a trip that reset me from the inside out. From deep rest under an old tree to the intensity of a final morning harvest, this journey was filled with humbling insights on pace, presence, and purpose. I reflect on what it really means to walk with the land, how the hu…

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Ep. 131: “Damn It Feels Good To Be Back” (feat. Adam Chin) 1:05:57

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Send us a text Woooo! Today is a big day ladies & gents! Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Highly Optimized podcast. For some of you, it’s a returning & for others, it’s your first time here & as such, what you can expect each week is for me to interview someone who has truly created a life on their own terms. In these episodes, we’ll dive into how …

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134. Liver & Vital Living: A Deep Dive with Aleks Rybchinskiy 1:00:56

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In this episode of The Path, I’m joined by my longtime friend and brother Aleks Rybchinskiy—a practitioner who’s walked the holistic performance path for decades and played a key role in the creation of BERSKI, a nutrient-dense organ meat snack line co-founded by Richard Blomberg of Eleiko. This conversation is for the man who’s done a lot of thing…

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133. Why High Performers Crash (And Don’t See It Coming) 38:58

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Most high-performing men don’t realize they’re crashing until something breaks. And by the time they feel it in their body, relationships, or clarity—it’s usually been coming for a while. In today’s episode of The Path Podcast, I share the 5 Misfires of the Modern Man—the subtle but powerful signs your system is screaming for a reset. These are the…

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132. Water Like You’ve Never Heard It—A Miracle Healing Story with Scott Estrada 1:23:21

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In this episode of The Path with Mike Salemi, I sit down with Scott Estrada for a deeply personal and powerful conversation on healing, hydration, and the miracle of his father’s recovery. After a traumatic spinal cord injury left Scott’s father with a grim prognosis, Scott devoted himself to creating a healing environment using everything he had l…