#385 Embodied Wisdom: Navigating Fear, Martial Arts, and Meditation w/ Michael Holt

Kyle Kingsbury Podcast

Kyle Kingsbury

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🗓️ 18 December 2024

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I welcome Michael Holt, a multifaceted being known for his expertise in men's groups, meditation, and martial arts. The talk covers Michael's journey from a troubled youth in Philadelphia to becoming a meditation and martial arts expert based in Los Angeles. We discuss the profound impacts of art therapy, personal struggles with emotional stability, and transformative experiences with meditation and spiritual practices. Michael shares insights on his unique men's work organization, Savage and Saint Collective, which combines the intensity of martial arts (the Savage) with the peaceful depth of meditation (the Saint). Additionally, the episode touches on the significance of cultivating both a savage and saintly aspect of oneself for balanced self-governance. Michael's experiences with unique spiritual practices such as grave and darkness retreats offer a glimpse into his journey of deep emotional healing and self-discovery. The conversation highlights the importance of meditation and the pursuit of personal growth, especially for men dealing with fear and emotional trauma. Connect with Micheal here:Savage and Saint Instagram Our Sponsors: - Organifi.com/kkp and grab a Sunrise to Sunset kit to be covered with Red, Green and Gold, with 20% off using code KKP - Kratom does wonders, and Happy Hippo is the best source.... Go to happyhippo.com/kkp and use Code KKP for 15% off the entire store - Let’s level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/KKP and use promo code (KKP) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy offers FREE SHIPPING and has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. Connect with Kyle: I'm back on Instagram, come say hey @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu Fit For Service Academy App: Fit For Service App Our Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: Kyle Kingbury Podcast Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com - Gardeners of Eden site If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe & leave a 5-star review with your thoughts! We always love to hear feedback and are interested in what you want to learn. Reach out to us on social media!

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0:00.0	Welcome to today's podcast, everybody. We've got guest Michael Holt in the house, got to record this one live at my home. I had heard about Michael Holt through a number of people back in the day working in particular with men's groups and doing some really cool novel stuff. I was fascinated by him. I heard him on Paul Checks maybe four years ago. And then our good friend Jason Jason Picard shout out to Jason who's been
0:22.4	on this podcast introed us and I was just super thrilled to get to have him come out of
0:28.0	the podcast was exceptional Michael's background is absolutely phenomenal I mean he has worked
0:34.1	with some of the greatest teachers in any specific art, whether that be meditation,
0:38.7	martial arts, you name it. And it's such a wealth of knowledge and a wealth of experience.
0:42.9	And really, that's where the rubber meets the road for me. I want to know that people don't just
0:47.3	know the stuff but live it. And Michael is a living embodiment of the stuff that he teaches.
0:52.0	This was an excellent, excellent podcast. I learned a ton. I'm excited to try some of the stuff that he teaches. This was an excellent, excellent podcast.
0:55.2	I learned a ton.
0:57.5	I'm excited to try some of the things that he's doing.
1:01.0	There's definitely some stuff that he mentions that I'm not sure I'll ever do.
1:03.1	It's that, it's that hardcore.
1:04.9	But it was fantastic.
1:07.5	He's a true brother, and I hope you guys enjoy this episode.
1:08.7	Welcome to the podcast, brother.
1:11.2	It's awesome having you. Being here in your home, which is pulsating with life, everywhere you turn, children, animals, art. You're doing it,
1:17.7	bro. We're trying. We've had many, many great influences. You know, Paul Check being one of our
1:22.5	mutual friends and influences who got me into painting. My wife always in art but i think for especially myself
1:29.0	maybe i'm just speaking with a broad brush here but i think a lot of dudes who have partners
1:33.4	that are good at art think well that's her thing you know of course she's a natural at it well
1:38.5	she loves that thing how could i fucking paint and anytime we do a journey with paul he'd make us
1:44.1	start a mandala, bring it, and
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