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"I'm telling you, this is how. You have to go through the process of initiation to even have the embodiment inside to meet them in a way that they are going to let you through their 7 gates and actually then give you the glory of what's in there. You don't get through those gates for free. You got to earn it. That's the initiation." says Mike Elliot, men's transformation guide and mentor, who joins The King Within podcast to illuminate what it truly means to become an initiated man—and the real-world rewards that follow, from deep emotional intimacy to revitalized passion in relationships.

In this episode of The King Within, Mike Elliot shares why initiation isn’t a solo journey, but a descent—from head to heart, from isolation to relational healing. Through raw stories from his own evolution, Mike Elliot explains why men freeze, shut down, or resist fatherhood and how these patterns are invitations to break intergenerational cycles and step into leadership. He offers a riveting look at how the masculine and feminine can harmonize—how praise, presence, and attunement unlock new dimensions of connection, not only with a partner but with life itself.

Tune in to discover how initiation, embodied presence, and men's work are redefining leadership, intimacy, and purpose for modern men—and why thriving relationships are never just relationships, but the gym where greatness is forged.

1. Initiation happens in relationship, not isolation. Find a mentor or group where you feel safe and lean in—transformation breeds in connection, not solitude.
2. Attunement is healing. Practice being deeply present and receptive with those around you—let them feel seen, heard, and valued.
3. Embrace discomfort as your path to growth. Shadow and resistance aren’t flaws—they’re invitations to integrate, mature, and lead with authenticity.
4. Prioritize clarity, confidence, and connection in your relationships. Show up with the 3 C’s—mirror your partner’s brilliance and praise their gifts daily.
5. Stop waiting to “feel ready.” Take courageous action—integrate your fears, let go of control, and step into the next chapter of your evolution now.

"Initiation is actually dropping from the head into the heart, doing the descent into this physical body, the journey that it's already experienced that hasn't fully integrated."

"There needs to be an understanding that every relationship that comes to us in life is inviting us to use the medium of that relationship for our own awakening."

"When we learn how to meet them, when we learn how to understand their world and make that more of our mission and take up more space to learn how to do that well, it will soften and open them, and they will want to give you the juicy feminine."

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“There is a mathematical proof for our infinite worth. That’s what allows us to realize that we belong, that we were created by God, universe, source—there was no mistake,” says Ani Manian, founder of Scale with Psychology, who joins The King Within to challenge the very paradigms most men live by. Ani Manian, whose life’s work has helped create more than $2 billion in company exits, unpacks why true freedom and business success are found not by grinding harder but by learning to get paid simply to exist as your authentic self.

On this eye-opening episode of The King Within, discover how Ani Manian guides high-performing men out of self-sacrifice, endless hustle, and old programming into a new reality where subtraction—not addition—is the secret to thriving business and relationships. He delves into how constraint, radical authenticity, and lovingly applied boundaries allow your work—and life—to become a state of flow. The result isn’t just higher revenue, but more peace, energy, and time with those you love.

Tune in and let Ani Manian turn everything you thought you knew about scaling success—and yourself—on its head. If you desire to build smarter, not harder, and to master the art of having it all, this episode is for you.

You have the power to design a life and business that energizes you, not drains you—here’s how to seize it now:

1. Constraint is leverage. Cap your work hours and watch your creativity and effectiveness explode—set clear boundaries this week and see what happens.
2. Optimize for getting paid to exist, not just to work. Align your business and offers with who you authentically are—audit your work for what feels like performance and strip it back.
3. Measure success by raising your floor, not chasing higher ceilings. Improve the consistency and sustainability of your “worst” months—focus on stability before growth.
4. Invest in ruthless self-honesty. Face the truth about where you’re at and what you want—no more hiding from the mirror, ask yourself the tough questions today.
5. Build from subtraction, not addition. Remove what doesn’t light you up—skills, clients, offers—and sculpt your masterpiece by taking away what isn’t truly you.

Challenge yourself to act on just one of these and witness how rapidly your life, energy, and results begin to shift.

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Tuesday, February 10th Downshift Workshop at 4pm PST

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“If you prioritize it and you know what to do with where you’re at in that moment, fuck, is it worth it? And once you get some wins around this, it will be generative. It will be momentum that you can build.” says Mike Salemi, host of The King Within, as he dives deep into the overlooked power of transition—not just from the workplace, but from the restless grind of ‘go mode’ into presence with family, connection, and true rest.

In this solo episode, Mike Salemi unpacks the critical “downshift” ritual that too many high-performing men neglect, and how failing to intentionally shift states sabotages relationships, intimacy, sleep, and one’s sense of self. Sharing both personal stories and insights from years coaching men who “seem to have it all” on paper yet feel emotionally adrift, he challenges the myth that grit and willpower alone make the difference at home. Instead, Mike Salemi reveals a simple, practical framework and offers a taste of the protocols he’s used to help countless men—starting with naming your state (wired, depleted, overloaded, or disconnected), and matching nervous-system responsive strategies to meet it.

Ready to be the man your family runs toward, not from—and finally show up as your calm, grounded self when it matters most? Tune in to The King Within for an eye-opening look at the hidden key to presence, better sleep, and connection that every successful man has been missing.

1. Don’t let your work mode bleed into family time—set a clear transition ritual, even if it’s just two minutes, before entering your home space.
2. Recognize your state: are you depleted, overloaded, wired, or disconnected? Check in with yourself before engaging with loved ones.
3. Drop into your body—slow your breath, feel your feet, breathe into your belly to shift gears from stress to presence.
4. Skip default habits like grabbing a beer or just taking a shower—instead, use intentional protocols that change your nervous system, not just your environment.
5. Prioritize the downshift—make it non-negotiable so your family gets the best, most present version of you each night.

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