The Wellness Lab with Nick Palladino-King

The untold story of how the world’s most famous fitness coach gave up everything, and found himself.In this episode of The Wellness Lab, Nick Palladino-King sits down with Mike Chang, the legendary fitness entrepreneur turned spiritual teacher and founder of Flow 60.Once known worldwide for his fitness empire, Mike opens up about the awakening experience that transformed his life, from chasing physical perfection to embodying inner peace and purpose. He reveals how movement, mindfulness, and breathwork became tools for releasing stress, unlocking energy, and living with deeper authenticity.Together, Nick and Mike explore:-How to balance inner and outer presence-Why the body is a gateway to consciousness-The power of daily rituals that restore energy and flow-How to find happiness beyond achievement and successThis conversation will shift the way you think about health, fitness, and fulfillment. Discover how to reconnect with your body, reprogram your mind, and access your most authentic self.👉 Watch / Listen if you’re ready to:Break free from burnout and overachievementAlign physical training with spiritual growthLive with clarity, flow, and genuine peaceTimestamps: 0:00 — Intro: Mike Chang’s journey from fame to flow 4:12 — The burnout behind success10:45 — Awakening and ego death 22:30 — Breathwork and energy practices 36:10 — Flow 60: The new way to train 51:00 — Redefining success and purposeFollow & Connect: 🌐 Nick Palladino-King - https://nickpalladino.co/ 🌐 Tribe Fitness SF - https://www.tribefitsf.com 🌐 Flow 60 by Mike Chang - https://www.flow60.com @MikeChangTraining  #MikeChang #Flow60 #TheWellnessLab #NickPalladinoKing #Mindfulness #Breathwork #SpiritualAwakening #PersonalGrowth #FitnessTransformation #ConsciousLiving

Unlock the art of yielding to win with executive coach and author Jeff Patterson. In this episode of The Wellness Lab, host Nick Palladino-King explores how athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday high performers can step into flow state, surrender to the moment, and reach new levels of success without burning out. In this episode, you’ll discover:How physical yielding helps you move efficiently and powerfully.How mental yielding improves focus and guides interactions positively.How emotional yielding resolves inner conflicts and builds resilience.Simple daily practices: breathwork, Tai Chi, Yoga, Qigong, and meditation that strengthen awareness and presence.The Five Regulations of Meditation (body, breath, mind, energy, spirit) to ground you in stillness amidst chaos.Imagine meeting stress, conflict, or pressure not with force, but with clarity, flow, and unshakable calm. That’s the promise of yielding.Follow for more great episodes like this!Also available to watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/lBVyFA0Iwqc

Discover how to move from outer chaos to inner calm with Anthony Abbagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of Out of Chaos, Inner Calm.In this episode of The Wellness Lab, Anthony shares his powerful journey through breathwork, overcoming self-hatred, and accessing higher states of consciousness.Learn how the breath can transform your life, heal trauma, and reconnect you to your authentic self.Tune in for a conversation on emotional intelligence, spiritual integration, and practical tools to raise your vibration.#spiritualgrowth #alchemyofbreath #meditation #personaldevelopment

Marcus Filly, a former CrossFit Games athlete and founder of Functional Bodybuilding, shares his journey toward sustainable fitness. He discusses the drawbacks of high-intensity training and the importance of recovery for long-term health. Marcus introduces his 3-step framework for personalized wellness and highlights the benefits of mindful eating and daily movement. He emphasizes the mind-body connection, tackling emotional well-being as a key component of physical results. This conversation offers practical strategies for busy lifestyles, transforming how you approach health.

In this episode, I open up about how psychedelics like MDMA, psilocybin, DMT, and ayahuasca completely changed my life. From frat parties and fear to deep spiritual awakening and purpose, I share my honest, unfiltered journey with these powerful medicines—and the lessons they’ve given me.I’ve experienced moments that broke me open, showed me who I really am, and reconnected me to why I’m here. This isn’t about getting high—it’s about doing the work. I talk about ego death, shadow integration, emotional release, physical healing, and what it’s like to truly see yourself.Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or already deep in your journey, I hope this episode helps you reflect, explore, and elevate.In this episode, I dive into:• My first MDMA experience and how it cracked me open• Camping with psilocybin and discovering self-love• Facing fear and surrendering with 5-MeO-DMT• My 10-day ayahuasca ceremony in the Amazon• How psychedelics helped me find my life’s purpose• The importance of set, setting, and integrationThis is not advice—it’s just my story. Always work with people you trust, and approach this work with love and respect.#psychedelics #spiritualawakening #plantmedicine #ayahuasca #psilocybin #mdma #dmt #shadowwork #egodeath #healingjourney #consciousliving #mentalhealthpodcast #thewellnesslab #nickpalladinoking #transformation #spiritualgrowth #integration #setandsetting

I used to think success meant a six-figure salary, suits, and status. But underneath all of that? I was anxious, lost, and completely burned out. In this episode of The Wellness Lab, I’m opening up about how I walked away from my corporate job, hit rock bottom, and rebuilt my life into a 7-figure wellness business rooted in purpose, peace, and passion.I’ll take you through the real story—no fluff, no filters. From a life-threatening mugging that changed everything… to teaching English in Thailand… to living on my dad’s couch, completely broke… to finally hearing my heart and creating a business that serves others and fulfills me.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is this all there is?” or felt the nudge to leave your job but don’t know what’s next—this is the episode for you.Here’s what I share:The exact moment I knew I had to walk away from corporate lifeWhy following my heart was the hardest and best thing I’ve ever doneHow I combined yoga, coaching, and mindset work into a thriving businessTips for taking the first step toward your own life transformationI hope this story inspires you to look inward, trust your gut, and start building the life you’re truly meant to live.👉 If it resonates, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and reach out if you’re feeling ready for your own next step. Let’s do the work together.--Work with me: nickpalladino.co--Follow me on instagram: @consciouscoachnickMuch love,Nick#QuitYourJob #WellnessBusiness #FollowYourPurpose#CorporateDropout #BuildYourDreamLife #SpiritualAwakening#TheWellnessLab #NickPalladinoKing #BurnoutToBreakthrough#MindfulnessJourney #LifeRedesign #PurposeOverPaycheck #podcast

In this eye-opening episode of The Wellness Lab, Dr. Erik Peper, health psychology pioneer and professor at San Francisco State University, reveals how small shifts in breathing, posture, language, and breakfast habits can radically transform your physical and mental health.From overcoming chronic stress, anxiety, and pain to rewiring thought patterns and boosting decision-making, Dr. Peper shares real-world tools backed by decades of research — used by thousands of students, patients, and now YOU.You’ll learn:Why skipping breakfast destroys your brain's decision-making powerHow your posture shapes your emotions (and how to hack it)The breathing pattern linked to IBS, anxiety & fatigueWhy your thoughts make you physically weak — and how to reverse itWhat happens when we say “don’t” and how language shapes behaviorHow to train your nervous system to feel calm, strong, and resilient💥 BONUS: A simple posture + memory test that reveals how your body stores emotion — in real time.🧘‍♂️ Whether you’re a parent, student, leader, or just human — this is a masterclass in self-regulation.📚 Mentioned in the episode: • Make Health Happen by Dr. Erik Peper • Tech Stress by Erik Peper, Rick Harvey & Nancy Faass🔗 Learn more: https://peperperspective.com📌 Subscribe for more science-based wellness tools: https://youtube.com/@consciouscoachnick#DrErikPeper #TheWellnessLab #HealthHacks #Breathwork #Biofeedback #NervousSystemReset #PostureMatters #BreakfastMatters #MindBodyConnection #AnxietyRelief #PodcastClips #MentalHealthPodcast #HealthWithoutPills #SelfRegulation #HealingNaturally#DrErikPeper #TheWellnessLab #HealthHacks #Breathwork #Biofeedback #NervousSystemReset #PostureMatters #BreakfastMatters #MindBodyConnection #AnxietyRelief #PodcastClips #MentalHealthPodcast #HealthWithoutPills #SelfRegulation #HealingNaturally#DrErikPeper #TheWellnessLab #HealthHacks #Breathwork #Biofeedback #NervousSystemReset #PostureMatters #BreakfastMatters #MindBodyConnection #AnxietyRelief #PodcastClips #MentalHealthPodcast #HealthWithoutPills #SelfRegulation #HealingNaturally#DrErikPeper #TheWellnessLab #HealthHacks #Breathwork #Biofeedback #NervousSystemReset #PostureMatters #BreakfastMatters #MindBodyConnection #AnxietyRelief #PodcastClips #MentalHealthPodcast #HealthWithoutPills #SelfRegu

What does it truly mean to thrive as a man—not just survive or strive?In this talk from the No More Heroes Summit, I share my personal journey of what it means to be a spiritual warrior in today’s world. This isn’t about outdated ideas of masculinity. It’s about integrating presence, purpose, compassion, and the courage to face what’s within.I walk through practices and philosophies that have helped me—and the men I work with—heal emotional wounds, embody our deeper purpose, and lead with love. I’ll help you:Build true inner confidenceBalance strength with stillnessLet go of limiting stories and egoic patternsStep into your unique mission as a manWatch the full summit replay here: https://nomoreheroes.ca/summitHosted by my brother in this work, Oak Mountain: @mythicmystic_ on IGConnect with me on Instagram: 👉 @consciouscoachnickLet’s keep this conversation going—DM me or share what resonates.If this lands for you, hit subscribe, leave a review, or share this with a man who’s ready to evolve.Let’s be men who lead with love, live with purpose, and thrive from the inside out.#MensWork #MasculineHealing #SpiritualWarrior #ModernManhood #MenWithPurpose #NoMoreHeroes #OakMountain #MythicMystic #InnerWorkForMen #ConsciousMasculinity

In this episode, I break down the first part of what I call the Wellness Equation: Health.Over the years—both personally and professionally—I’ve learned that real wellness doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a conscious process that requires intention and consistency. In this episode, I share the four health pillars that form the foundation of my approach:ExerciseNutritionSleep and RecoveryStress ManagementI’ll explain why walking and yoga aren’t enough if you want real change, how to strength train with purpose, what protein targets I use, and how to reset your nervous system with simple breathwork. I’ll also walk you through tools like the 3-2-1 sleep rule and why most people are eating more and moving less than they realize.This episode is about making wellness simple, sustainable, and personal. Let’s build your wellness equation—together.If this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit from it.Listen now to reconnect with your power, your presence, and your purpose.Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/consciouscoachnick More at: https://www.nickpalladino.co—#mywellnessjourney #nickpalladinoking #thewellnesslab #healthin2025 #strengthoverstress #fitnesssimplified #sleephacks #nutritiontips #consciousliving #breathtoheal #holistichealth #mindbodybalance #wellnesswisdom

Have you ever wondered how to actually start developing mindfulness in a busy world that makes it harder and harder to do?The key to transforming your life starts with awareness, and that's exactly what I'll teach you in this short and potent episode.I share a practical, powerful framework to move from unconscious habits into conscious, empowered living. The same one I've been teaching private clients for over a decade actually.I reveal some teaching from my secret vault that have helped me become healthy, wealthy, peaceful and happy.,,You’ll learn:Why awareness is the first step to real changeThe 4 choices you can make in any momentHow to act from alignment, not fear.Listen now to reconnect with your power, your presence, and your purpose. Follow me on IG or checkout my website for more teachings, blogs and even how to work together. HERE#TheWellnessLab #NickPalladinoKing #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #ConsciousLiving #RightAction