The King Within:  Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man

The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man

Mike Salemi

Episodes 160
Avg. Duration 58m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (59)
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

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. 💪 Join The Grounded King Collective → thegroundedking.com Mention 'PODCAST' for a special discount 🌐 Learn more → coaching.mikesalemi.io

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159: The Truth About Health Habits for CEOs: Why Generic Advice Fails

Mar 26, 2026 35m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“If you go down, I mean, the ship goes down. Even if you've built an infrastructure in your business to thrive without you... But even if that's true, what about your…

158. How Jason Olivea Discovered the Influence of Childhood Patterns to Deepen Connection

Mar 19, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“We cannot become that which we already are, and therefore we cannot be that which we're not,” says Jason Olivea, relationship coach and co-creator of the Inner Compass…

157: The Importance of Naming Your Real Needs in Breaking Free from Resentment

Mar 12, 2026 26m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“If I’m a good partner, you should want to have sex with me. Super fucking common for guys. So what’s the hidden need underneath that?” says Mike Salemi, host of The…

156: How Preston Woody Discovered the Core 9 Framework to Achieve Life Balance

Mar 05, 2026 49m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“If we're operating in guilt, what do we spill around people? Guilt. If we're operating in shame, we emit frequencies of shame... However, when there's someone that…

155: The Importance of Modeling Repair in Transforming Family Dynamics with Stefanos Sifandos

Feb 26, 2026 46m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“So when a child sees an adult behave in a way that is big and is a little jarring, and then experiences the adult come back and soften and apologize and take ownership,…

154: Why Reconnecting With Physicality Holds the Key to Deeper Self-Trust with Marco Dinh

Feb 19, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“Because the moment you see another man pulling through hard shit, you will trust him more whether you want it or not, right? This is going to be true for every person…

153: Why Integrating Childhood Wounds Is a Must For Becoming a Present Partner

Feb 12, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify"I'm telling you, this is how. You have to go through the process of initiation to even have the embodiment inside to meet them in a way that they are going to let you…

152: How Ani Manian Tapped into the Mathematics of the Universe to Overcome Burnout

Feb 05, 2026 1h 39m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“There is a mathematical proof for our infinite worth. That’s what allows us to realize that we belong, that we were created by God, universe, source—there was no…

151: The Importance of Downshifting Out of Work Mode in Creating Intimacy and Calm at Home

Jan 29, 2026 27m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyTuesday, February 10th Downshift Workshop at 4pm PSTThe Grounded King - Downshift Workshop Captivate“If you prioritize it and you know what to do with where you’re at in…

150: Why Embracing Masculine Nutrients Holds the Key to Deep Family Connection with Lauren Salemi

Jan 22, 2026 1h 30m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify"I could tell that you needed that so bad. And, like, part of me...it was a gift to be able to give that to you as opposed to, like, you, like, demanding it, you know,…

149: The Importance of Nervous System Regulation in Breaking the Cycle of Family Conflict

Jan 15, 2026 23m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“Patience isn’t something you do—it’s what’s left over when your system isn’t defending itself,” says Mike Salemi, host of The King Within podcast, who returns for a…

148: Why Keeping a White Belt Mentality Holds the Key to Lifelong Mastery with Xande Ribeiro

Jan 08, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“Humbleness is understanding that there's always something to learn from anybody,” says Xande Ribeiro, legendary multi-time Jiu Jitsu world and ADCC champion, who joins…

147: How JP Sears Discovered the Power of Fatherhood to Awaken His Inner Strength

Jan 01, 2026 1h 29m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“A real man should be able to slit a throat and hold a baby in the same day,” says JP Sears, comedian, father, and embodied teacher who joins The King Within podcast to…

146: Why Slowing Down Holds the Key to True Gratitude in 2026

Dec 25, 2025 19m

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify"Gratitude is not something of the mind, it's more something of the body," says Mike Salemi, host of The King Within, as he unpacks why so many men struggle to genuinely…

145: How Kyle Kingsbury Tapped into Ancient Wisdom to Overcome Modern Parenting Challenges

Dec 18, 2025 1h 8m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify"I'm always a thought away from being with spirit," says Kyle Kingsbury, former UFC fighter, Director of Human Optimization at Onnit, and father, who joins The King…

144: Mike Bledsoe - Why Building Financial Leverage Holds the Key to True Wealth and Freedom

Dec 11, 2025 57m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify"The barrier to entry to building a business has never been lower. The barrier to entry to making a million dollars has never been lower. And the amount of distraction…

143: How Ryan Martin Tapped into Ancient Rites of Passage to Overcome Anxiety and Chaos

Dec 04, 2025 1h 26m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“If your nervous system is always set up for chaos rather than peace, it will seek out chaos.” These are the words of Ryan Martin, high performance health and vitality…

142: Why Masculine Leadership Holds the Key to Deep Connection at Home with GS Youngblood

Nov 27, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and Spotify“It sucks walking around not feeling powerful. Sucks walking around having your wife be chronically upset with you. You can fix these things and live a very different…

141: Why Embracing the 5 Types of Strength Holds the Key to Rebuilding Trust at Home

Nov 20, 2025 57m Transcript

📺 Watch on YouTube and SpotifyFREE PDF: The 5 Types of StrengthClick Here for our Black Friday Specials!(expires by Midnight PST December 1, 2025)“There’s arguably few things less attractive to a…

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

Nov 13, 2025 1h 11m Transcript

📺 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…

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How many episodes does The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man have?

The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man has published 160 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Fitness, Health & Fitness.

Is The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man still active?

The King Within: Modern Masculinity and the Sovereign Man is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 58m.

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