Kyle Kingsbury Podcast #434 Navigating Life from Athletics to Parenthood w/ Mike Salemi
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Nov 29, 2025 Mike Salemi, a kettlebell world champion and high-performance coach, shares his transformative journey from athletics to fatherhood. He discusses the profound impact of becoming a parent on his priorities and life choices. The conversation highlights his studies with Paul Chek, which shifted his approach to health and fitness. Mike also reflects on modalities like breathwork and meditation, and a powerful medicine ceremony that deepened his connection with his wife, Lauren, as they prepared for family life.
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Early Father Presence Shapes Life Trajectory
- Father presence in early years massively patterns a child's development and cannot be outsourced.
- Mike and Kyle emphasize prioritizing time over extra income to be present for young children.
Gymnast Roots Under Bulgarian Olympian
- Mike grew up as a gymnast under a two-time Bulgarian Olympian who instilled discipline and nutrition rules early on.
- That coaching culture seeded his lifelong pursuit of strength and conditioning excellence.
From Westside To Kettlebell World Champ
- Mike spent years in powerlifting, Westside Barbell, and Olympic lifting before winning a kettlebell world championship in 2017.
- His athletic crucible included training with Louie Simmons and reaching elite kettlebell 'master of sport' status.
