#29 In this Solocast, I wanted to talk about something that’s been on my heart a lot recently - the change process. Sometimes times of transition can be so challenging for us but there are ways in which we can navigate these times with greater ease and flow. The change process is something that everyone in the world will go through at some point and I want to share the five most powerful tools I’ve learned to navigate the heaviness of life transitions.Today on The Path Podcast:Mike’s life changes since the start of the podcastExperiencing an emotion vs becoming an emotionHow our body represents our belief structuresThe importance of rituals in calming the chaos of lifeThe difference between reflection and ruminationThe different layers of integrityConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleApril 1st: "Heart of Men" Virtual Workshop with Jator PierreApril 29th: "From Inner Critic to Inner Coach" 1 Day Live Workshop with Ben White and Tyler Le FlochApply to the Men of Movement RetreatSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThe Path Feedback SurveyThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#28 Today on the show we are joined by Greg Schmaus. He is a holistic health practitioner, Chek practitioner, shamanic energy healer, and massage therapist who utilizes a fully integrated approach to supporting people in their physical and mental health. In this episode, we talk in-depth about the topic of archetypes. What is an archetype? How do these archetypes play out in our lives and how do we identify all of them? We cover all of this and how can we utilize this information to support us in our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual evolution.Today on The Path Podcast:Archetypes as a way to understand our behavior and how we relate to othersThe four survival archetypesExpressing our shadow in a positive wayWhy some people heal and others don’tSelf-sabotaging by clinging to belief systemsKnowing our value and acting in a more empowering wayHow our relationship with our parents influences how we relate to the worldConnect with GregInstagram: @4d_healingWebsiteSynergy Medicine CommunityHealing The Mind: A Journey to Wholeness 21 Day Program (Use code "Mike20" for 20% off)Connect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleFind Caroline Myss’ work hereThe Path Feedback SurveyApply to the Men of Movement RetreatSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#27 Today on the show we are joined by Dr. Drew Vercellino. He is a chiropractor that specializes in upper cervical care. After struggling with his own chronic pain with seemingly no resolution, he found upper cervical care and it changed his life. In this episode, we go deep into what that looks like, the history of chiropractic, the role of the nervous system in healing, and why it seems like some people heal and others don’t.Today on The Path Podcast:What stands in the way of most people's healing and misconceptions about chiropractic careHow upper cervical care is connected to the nervous systemPhilosophy of chiropractic and how it startedHow to allow the body to heal itselfThe two most important things to focus on for optimal health and wellbeingConnect with Dr. Drew VercellinoInstagram: @resilience_docWebsiteDr. Drew’s Beta Program for MigrainesConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleThe Path Feedback SurveyApply to the Men of Movement RetreatSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#26 Today on the show we have Mike Bledsoe. He is a business coach that focuses a lot on rewriting stories, personal growth, and inner healing. This episode dives into what it’s like to have a business that is in alignment with your values, identifying how we work best based on personality types, and how to engage in the highest leverage activities. We also discuss Mike’s newest endeavor of sharing his passion for providing resources for helping people along their journey of healing through psychedelics.Today on The Path Podcast:Discovering unconventional business modelsLearning how to work less and rest moreDistinguishing between high-leverage and low-leverage opportunitiesHow “work” can become a practiceMike’s passion for providing resources for psychedelic healingWhat to do and what to avoid during psychedelic healing integrationConnect with Mike BledsoeInstagram: @mike_bledsoeThe Strong CoachHow to Eat MushroomsPodcast: The Bledsoe ShowConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleThe Path Feedback SurveyApply to the Men of Movement RetreatSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#25 Today on The Path, we have Dr. Jonny Suarez. He is a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, has an extensive background in functional medicine, and is an upper level Chek Practitioner. In this episode, we dive into how to optimize male health and hormones. We talk a lot about things like when TRT is important and when it’s not needed, the importance of proper breathing while we sleep, and the biggest factors that contribute to low testosterone in men.Today on The Path Podcast:Optimizing testosterone for vitality and performanceSigns of energy imbalancesWhat the research says about intermittent fastingManaging inflammation and blood sugar levelsThe effects of lack of sleep on hormones and how to fix itThe most important markers to check for optimal men’s hormone levelsConnect with Dr. Jonny SuarezInstagram: @unifiedfmaWebsiteMale Health MarkersConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleApply to the Men of Movement RetreatSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#24 Aaron Alexander is an author, and host of the align podcast and utilizes movement as a means to better people’s minds and bodies. This conversation is a special one because Aaron is joining us after spending 5 days in complete darkness. In this episode, he brings his reflection on what it was like to be alone with his thoughts. We also talk about the inner critic, self-compassion, and how we can love ourselves while simultaneously striving to be better.Today on The Path Podcast:What is a darkness retreat and why do it?The many ways we look for rites of passage Different levels of compassion for self Healthy vs. unhealthy comparison and competition Exploring the question of “Who Am I?” Mastery and trying new thingsConnect with AaronInstagram: @alignpodcastPodcastBook: The Align MethodYouTubeConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleCheck out the Illuminate ProgramSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#23 Today on the show, we are joined by the host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, Josh Trent. I’ve had the honor of being a guest on his show, so now the tables have turned and we get to know Josh on a much deeper level. Our conversation goes into topics like conscious fatherhood, reevaluating our ideas around failure, vision quests, and healing generational wounds. This is a great conversation with a very heart-centered and intentional human being.Josh and I discuss:The inner healing that comes with fatherhoodReframing the fear of failureEvolving into new versions of ourselvesNavigating through periods of darknessJournies of plant medicineThe deep meaning of a traditional vision questConnect with JoshInstagram: @joshtrentofficialPodcast: Wellness + WisdomWebsiteYouTubeConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleApply to the Men of Movement RetreatSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#22 Today on the show we have Dr. Michael Ruscio. He is a naturopathic practitioner, doctor of chiropractic clinical researcher, author, and incredibly successful podcaster. Dr. Ruscio has wealth of knowledge about all things related to health and human performance. Today we talk a lot about optimizing men’s health and fitness, managing stress, the importance of having role models, and the why behind striving to be better. For someone as successful as Dr. Ruscio is, it truly amazes me how he still manages to prioritize his health above all.Dr. Michael and I discuss:The importance of role models and mentorsThe most important things to prioritize for optimal healthDr. Michael Ruscio's journey from illness to thriving in lifeWhy reach for our highest potentialPopular health protocols and the over-emphasis on supplementsResources for beginning the journey of health optimization Connect with Dr. MichaelInstagram: @drrusciodcLinksPodcast: Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional HealthcareBook: Healthy Gut Healthy YouConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleApply to the Men of Movement RetreatListen to The Path Podcast episode with Justin Brien and Tyler LeFlochSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#21 Justin Andrews is one of the three co-hosts of the wildly popular fitness podcast, Mind Pump. Justin is really the resident expert on unconventional training at mind pump. In this episode, we break down the benefits of this kind of training for health, as well as how it can transfer to improving other aspects of life. We also dive deep into fatherhood and what it’s like for Justin, being so immersed in fitness and health, wanting to share that with his children while still allowing them to take on their own path.Justin and I discuss:Allowing kids to take their own risks and follow their own pathThe biggest and most surprising lessons of parenthoodThe camaraderie of sportsUnconventional training: What it looks like and how to startMyths in the fitness industryFear of public speaking to speaking for a living & Learning to enjoy being a beginnerFollow JustinInstagram: @mindpumpjustin | @mindpumpmediaWebsite: mindpumpmedia.com YouTube: @mindpumpshowPodcast: Mind PumpConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

#20 Breath is the only mechanism in the body that we do both consciously and unconsciously. It can be the access point to understanding parts of ourselves that we may have disconnected from over the years. I’ve always been interested in breathwork in regards to enhancing performance and now I’m aware of so many other applications like trauma healing and emotional release. This episode is a breathwork masterclass with the founder of somatic breathwork, Steven Jaggers. I know you’re going to learn a ton from this one!Steven and I discuss:Why it’s so hard to relaxGetting in touch with the mind-muscle connectionWhy we do inner emotional workHealing is a process, not a placeFeeling, expressing, and dealing with angerA new perspective on integrationFollow StevenWebsiteInstagram: @jaggersjr | @somaticreleaseConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleUse code “Micheal3463” at somaticbreathwork.com for $175 off of the Somatic Breathwork CertificationSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions