From Fighter to Sage: Kyle Kingsbury on Fatherhood and Fitness Beyond the Physical

In this conversation, Nathan interviews Kyle Kingsbury, a former UFC combatant, about fatherhood, self-mastery, and personal growth. Kyle shares his transformation from a performance-driven lifestyle to embracing emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, highlighting the importance of addressing past traumas and building self-awareness through practices like meditation and plant medicine. The discussion emphasizes the significance of presence and play in parenting, the evolving roles of men and women in the family, and the need to prioritize relationships over material success. Kyle advocates for building supportive communities and tribes, recognizing the unique challenges modern parents face. He introduces his upcoming online community, retreats, and courses designed to foster connection, movement, and holistic health. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, continuous growth, and the central role of family in a fulfilling life.

* 0:00:23 Introduction, Kyle’s impact as a friend and teacher

* 0:10:54 - Kyle’s personal journey: struggles, mental health, and transformation

* 0:19:00 - Physical fitness, self-experimentation, and the role of fighting in self-awareness

* 0:22:20 - Meditation practices and their impact on self-mastery

* 0:30:55 - Emotional health, vulnerability, and the importance of crying and purging

* 0:36:51 - Coaching clients: integrating physical, mental, and emotional health

* 0:44:04 - Overcoming stereotypes as a coach

* 0:47:43 - Parenting, fatherhood, and the importance of presence and play

* 1:04:06 - Lifelong parenting, imprinting, and reprioritizing after becoming a parent

* 1:13:49 - Redefining masculinity, work-life balance, and the role of fathers

* 1:16:21 - The evolving role of women, matriarchy, and honoring the feminine

* 1:22:17 - Summary: prioritizing family, embracing new archetypes, and advice for parents

* 1:25:17 - Kyle’s new offerings:

* Be among the first to work with Kyle and engage with his new online coaching community (Learn more).

* You can also register for his upcoming Austin retreat: The Rising, which is an all-inclusive, 5-day immersive experience designed to reconnect you with your body, your food, and your purpose.

Connect with Kyle on Instagram, and definitely check out his podcast! It’s one of my favorites…In this show, we also mentioned:

* The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge — by Jeremy Narby

* The Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less — by Greg McKeown

* How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! — by Paul Chek

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