EP 311 — Mike Salemi: Manhood: A Path To Spiritual Awakening

Did you know to be a healthy adult male requires a lot of structure, accountability, feedback and quality play time? Mike Salemi makes his long-awaited return to the podcast to share what’s he’s learned about being a good man, husband and a father, a path made so much easier by the lessons he learned from his own father, this week on Spirit Gym. Learn more about Mike’s work at his website where you can find out about his Kettlebell and Bulgarian Bag programs and his eight-week Path to Inspired Action coaching program for men. Find out more about Mike’s upcoming Men of Movement Mount Shasta retreat in October here . Listen to Mike’s podcast, The Path , on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to them. Check out Mike on social media via Instagram , TikTok and YouTube . Sign up for our Spirit Gym podcast membership , so you can access members-only extended versions of the podcast along with exclusive Q&A opportunities with Paul. Timestamps 7:45 The initiation to adulthood and exploring unknown territory. 10:39 How Mike learned to be a man through the actions of his father, an immigrant from Sicily. 14:50 Critical qualities in the development of boys into men. 20:06 Working with barbells at age 14 with a team of men transformed Mike’s life. 31:11 Men crave structure, accountability and feedback. 55:37 “I’m realizing in fatherhood that presence is currency.” 1:00:50 Ruthless responsibility and accountability. 1:05:52 What Mike’s wife, Lauren, has taught him the value of play. 1:14:07 Get in the pool! Resources Paul’s previous Living 4D conversations with Mike Salemi in Episodes 32 and 118 The work of Leonard Sax , Krasimir Dunev and Sir Robert McCarrison , The Hierophant The Soul of Discipline by Kim John Payne Find more resources for this episode on our website . Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as Bears All Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024 Thanks to our awesome sponsors : Paleovalley BIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15 Organifi CHEK20 Wild Pastures Korrect SPIRITGYM Pique Life CHEK Institute We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.