RISING KINGS
by RISING KINGS
Helping Men Level Up in Fitness, Family & Discipline. The RISING KINGS® Podcast is for men who refuse to settle. It’s for those who push themselves daily and want more from life - as a father, husband and high performance man. Hosted by Ben Salkeld - father, husband, and men’s performance leader - each episode delivers simple, direct strategies to help you reclaim your edge and lead with confidence.
Episodes
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Business Owner Burnout & Identity Drift: Rebuilding Without Losing Your Edge - Ep #223
You built the business for freedom… but now it runs your life. It struck a chord with business owners who’ve achieved success, but deep down know they’ve drifted from the man they used to be. Most business owners think they’re winning because revenue is up and the team’s growing. But beneath the...
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[RE-RUN] - What to Do When Motivation Fades: The Power of Consistency
This week's episode is a re-run of one of the most downloaded episodes from this year. When Ben sat down with long-time friend and RK brother Todd McCann to unpack what truly holds high-performing men back once they hit their 40s… and how to reignite the edge. When you've built a successful life....
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Why Your Team Keeps Failing You (And How To Fix It) - Ep # 221
Most 7-figure business owners think their team is the problem. Slow. Reactive. Needing constant hand-holding. But here’s the truth: the issue isn’t your staff. It’s your capacity as a leader. In this episode, Ben Salkeld - founder of RISING KINGS - breaks down the silent trap that keeps...
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The Silent Trap Keeping 7-Figure Business Owners Stuck (After 40) - Ep #220
Most 7-figure business owners believe it’s their team, systems, or strategy holding them back. The truth is sharper: those aren’t the real ceiling. It’s your capacity — and it’s bleeding into every decision you make. In this episode, Ben Salkeld reveals the Silent Trap keeping men over 40 stuck...
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How to Build Unbreakable Discipline After 40 (Without Burning Out) - Ep #219
Most men hit their 40s with money in the bank, a business to run, and a family to provide for. But deep down? They’re exhausted. Drifting. Living at 60% of who they know they could be. That was me at 40. On paper, I looked successful: business, family, money. Behind closed doors? 3am anxiety...
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7 Goals Men Over 40 Must Stop Chasing (And What to Do Instead) - Ep #218
You’re in your 40s. The business is steady, the house looks good from the outside… but inside? Something’s missing. It’s not that you’re not successful -it’s that you’re still chasing the wrong goals. The same ones that drove you in your 20s and 30s are now keeping you stuck, drained, and...
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How to Build Discipline After 40 (Even If Habits Don’t Work Anymore) - Ep #217
Most men over 40 are stuck chasing random habits - ice baths, 5am alarms, the latest “hack” from LinkedIn - only to burn out and quit by Friday. The truth? Habits don’t stick after 40. Discipline does. In this episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld (Founder of RISING KINGS) reveals the...
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From Boy to Man: The 5 Laws That Rebuild Leadership, Marriage & Legacy - Ep #216
You’ve ticked the boxes: career, family, success. But if you’re honest… you’re still asking: Is this it? You’re not broken. You’re not alone. You’re just playing a man’s game with a boy’s rulebook and no one ever gave you the real one. In this episode, Ben reveals the 5 laws that separate...
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The 7 Lies You Must Unlearn to Reach Your Peak After 40 - Ep #215
You’re smart. Driven. Respected. But still stuck at 70%. You’ve built a life most men envy — the business, the house, the family. So why do you feel like you’re still falling short? In this episode, RISING KINGS founder Ben reveals the 7 lies that high-performing men over 40 must unlearn in order...
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The Real Reason Your Team and Family Don’t Listen Anymore - Ep #214
You lead. You speak clearly. You provide. Yet no one truly listens anymore. Your team misses deadlines. Your kids test your boundaries. Your wife feels distant. It’s not a lack of authority, charisma, or clarity. It’s something far more dangerous: Ghost Standards - the invisible gap between the...
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Why Strong Men Struggle to Lead at Home (and What to Do Instead) - Ep #213
Why do strong men struggle to lead at home, feel disconnected from their kids, and stay stuck in surface-level growth even when they’ve read all the books and done the work? In this episode Dino from the We Evolve Together podcast and Ben from RISING KINGS collaborate again, diving deep into the...
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Why Men Over 40 Should Think About Death (And How It Improves Life) - Ep #212
What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan? In this powerful episode, Ben is joined by long time guest Dino as they dive deep into how to stay grounded, resilient, and aligned—even when you’re forced off the path you thought you were meant to walk. They unpack how stillness, personal...
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The Silent Crisis Destroying High Performers (And How to Stop It) - Ep #211
Most high-performing men don’t crash because they’re lazy — they crash because they’re operating from an identity that no longer fits the life they’ve built. In this episode, Ben reveals the hidden force silently sabotaging men over 40 — a force more dangerous than burnout, and more common than…
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The Controversial Method That's Making Men Over 40 Dangerous Again - Ep #210
Why are high-performing men hitting a wall in their 40s? Why are so many silently struggling—with marriage, fatherhood, leadership, identity—and still pretending everything’s "fine"? In this powerful conversation between Dino from WeEvolv3 and RISING KINGS Founder Ben Salkeld, they unpack the...
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What No One Tells You About Fatherhood Over 40 - Ep #209
“Your kids don’t follow your words. They follow your energy.” If you’ve ever walked into your house and felt like a stranger to your own kids… If conversations feel forced, and deep down, you feel like you’re failing at the one job that truly matters… This is the episode you didn’t know you…
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[RE-RUN] The Episode That Woke Fathers Up Across the Country - Ep #208
This one hit hard for a reason… Back by demand, this is the episode that had fathers messaging us weeks later saying, “This changed how I show up as a man.” In this powerful conversation, RISING KINGS Founder Ben Salkeld sits down with long-time RK brother Ryan Baddock ("Bads") — a father…
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Stuck in Life? You're Asking the Wrong Questions - Ask This 1 Instead - Ep # 207
Overwhelmed. Burnt out. Distracted. Most high-performing men think they have a productivity problem. But what if the real issue is identity? In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down why every productivity system fails the ambitious man who's lost sight of who he is — and the 1 question that cuts...
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3 Hidden Habits That Destroy Marriages (And What to Do Instead) - Ep #206
The real reason your marriage feels stuck has nothing to do with communication, date nights, or intimacy. It runs deeper - into your identity as a man. In this episode, Ben reveals the three unconscious habits that quietly destroy marriages from the inside out - and what to do instead if you want...
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EMPTY DISCIPLINE - Why Your Hard Work Isn't Paying Off – Ep #205
You're disciplined. You're productive. You're hitting every goal. So why do you still feel exhausted and empty? Here's the uncomfortable truth: Most high-performing men don't suffer from a lack of discipline—they suffer from Empty Discipline. It's productivity without purpose, hustle without...
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Identity Drift: Why Your Success Feels Empty - Ep #204
You built the business. You built the family. You ticked every box. But why does success still feel empty? What you're feeling isn't burnout or stress—it's Identity Drift. In this episode, Ben Salkeld exposes the hidden force silently pulling successful men away from fulfillment, connection, and...
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The Hidden Habit Keeping Successful Men Stuck - Ep #203
You built the life: The business. The family. The home. But somewhere along the way… you lost yourself. In this episode, Ben Salkeld reveals the unseen force quietly taking high-performing men off track: Identity Drift — and what you can do to stop it before it costs you what matters most. If...
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Why Successful Men Get Stuck (And How the Top 1% Escape) - Ep #202
Most high-performing men don’t burn out from weakness —they stall because the same self-reliance that built their early success silently becomes their ceiling. In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down why the lone wolf mentality — glorified by business culture and Hollywood — eventually traps…
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How to Build Real Confidence (Without Mindset Hacks or Motivation) - Ep #201
Most high-achieving men don’t crash because they’re weak... They crash because no one taught them how to align identity with action — especially in business, fitness, and relationships. In this episode, Ben Salkeld breaks down the hard truth behind why success can still feel empty — even when…
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Why 92% of Men Fail at Discipline – And the 3-Step Fix That Actually Works - Ep #200
92% of men fail at discipline — not because they’re lazy, but because they’re battling the wrong enemy. Willpower fades. Motivation dies. If you’re still trying to force consistency, you’re playing a losing game. The men who win? They design environments where success becomes automatic. What…
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3 Proven Steps to Recover from Burnout (And Actually Stay Energised) - Ep #199
Most high-performing men don’t crash because they’re weak… They crash because no one ever taught them how to slow down, reflect, and actually understand themselves or how to lead with emotional clarity — especially in marriage. In this episode, Ben sits down with RK brother, entrepreneur and…
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How to Stay Consistent When the Motivation Dies Off - Ep #198
You’ve built a successful life. Business is solid. Family’s good. Fitness is decent. But something’s off. You’re not losing — you’re just not winning like you used to. Ben sits down with long-time friend and RK brother Todd McCann to unpack what truly holds high-performing men back once they hit...
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Fix Yourself First: Rob Tadros on Quitting Alcohol, Building a Beast, and Unlocking True Success - Ep #197
Most high-performing men think they’re crushing it because business is booming. But what if that success is masking a deeper problem? In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur Rob Tadros shares the raw truth of how he built an incredibly successful company while quietly self-destructing behind...
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Why Top Performers Are Quitting Alcohol (And Why You Should To) - Ep #196
Most guys think one drink doesn’t matter. But what if it’s the reason you're waking up tired, losing focus, and stuck at 60%? In this episode, Ben sits down with James Swanwick to uncover the real cost of alcohol on performance, purpose, and masculinity. After 15+ years off alcohol, James breaks...
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Healing Your Inner Child: The Hidden Key to Unstoppable Growth - Ep #195
Most men think they’ve outgrown their past… but what if your childhood is still running the show? You’re a high performer. You’re crushing it in business, hitting your fitness goals, and showing up for your family. But deep down, something still feels off. You push harder, chase more success, and...
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The Shortcut to Success - How to Get Ahead So Fast It Feels Like Cheating - Ep #194
Most men believe that if they’re not seeing results, they just need to do more. More systems. More habits. More routines. More complexity. But here’s the truth: High performers don’t add—they eliminate. What if the very things you're stacking are what’s keeping you stuck? In today’s episode, Ben...
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How to Be So Successful That Goals No Longer Matter - EP #193
You’ve been told that setting goals is the key to success—but what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck? Most men set goals, get motivated, hit a wall, lose steam, and fall back into old patterns. They don’t need more motivation - they need a new identity. In this episode, we break down: ✔️...
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The Fastest Way to Get Ahead Of 99% Of Others - Ep #192
Most men believe success is about doing more—grinding harder, working longer hours, and pushing through fatigue. But that mindset keeps you stuck in an endless cycle of exhaustion with little to show for it. The men who are truly winning operate differently. They are not working harder; they are...
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Why Winning Feels Meaningless (And How Driven Men Over 40 Rediscover Purpose) - Ep #191
Most men convince themselves they’re winning - business is growing, fitness is solid, life looks good. But deep down? They know something’s missing. They feel stuck. The hard truth? Success without alignment is a slow death. If you don’t make the tough decisions now, life will force them on you...
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The Control Myth Keeping High Performers Stressed (And What They Do Instead) - Ep #190
Most men think control is power. They grip tighter, push harder, and force outcomes - believing that’s the path to success. But what if everything you’ve been taught about control is wrong? What if the key to winning in business, family, and fitness isn’t fighting harder - but learning when to…
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Breaking Free from the 40-Year Prison: My Rawest Interview Yet - Ep #189
Most men chase success for decades - only to wake up one day and realize they’re trapped inside the life they built. In this special episode, I sat down with Dino Biordi on the We Evolve Together Podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the hard truths most high-achieving men avoid. We…
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The Power of Sacrifice - Unlocking Clarity, Discipline & Success - Ep #188
Unlock Your Highest Potential Through Self-Discipline and Sacrifice In this powerful episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben sits down with Dino Biordi - a leader in personal growth and spiritual transformation—to explore how intentional sacrifice (tapas) can unlock clarity, power, and purpose…
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Unleash Your Ultimate Success with Preston Smiles - Ep #187
What’s holding you back from the life you know you’re capable of? In this powerful episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld sits down with Preston Smiles - author, speaker, and transformational coach - to explore what it really takes to win the game of life. Together, they break down why...
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2,555 Days Porn-Free: The Life-Changing Lesson to Transform 2025 – Ep #186
In this “Best of 2024” episode, RISING KINGS founder Ben reveals his deeply personal journey of breaking free from pornography after 2,555 days—and the transformative impact it’s had on his marriage, mindset, and energy. Ben uncovers the hidden truths about pornography addiction, exploring why…
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Strengthen Your Marriage in 2025: 15 Years of Growth and Connection – Ep #185
Marriage is a challenge, especially for driven men balancing business, family, and self-improvement. In this "Best of 2024" episode, RISING KINGS founder Ben invites his wife - his "Chosen One" - to share their candid journey through 15 years of marriage, growth, and connection. Ben opens up…
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How To Be a Better Dad in 2025 - Ep #184
Are you an ambitious father striving to set a powerful example for your kids while balancing the demands of business and family life? This "Best of 2024" episode of the RISING KINGS podcast is your blueprint to fatherhood success. RISING KINGS founder Ben reveals the 5 daily habits that every...
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How to Crush it in 2025 - Best of 2024 - Ep #183
In this Best of 2024 episode, RISING KINGS Founder Ben Salkeld sits down with RK brother Adam Gillies to uncover the strategies behind mastering intentional living - a practice that can transform your career, relationships, and personal growth. Discover: ✅ How to cut out distractions and focus on...
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From Pain to Power: How to Unlock Your Ultimate Potential with Jim Kaveney – Ep #182
Episode #182 of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben Salkeld sits down with Jim Kaveney, author of Unlimited Heart: How to Transform Your Pain Into Purpose. Jim’s story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of intentional living. From overcoming severe health challenges, including a...
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Becoming the Man Your Family Deserves: Insights from RK Brother 'Bads' - Ep #181
Your son will become you. Your daughter will marry you. That truth hit hard for many of us - and it’s why we’re here to raise our standards and become the men we’re proud to be. In this powerful episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, Ben sits down with one of the RISING KINGS brothers, Ryan Baddock...
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Why You’re Stuck Making Excuses (And How to Stop) - Ep #180
Too many men are living small and don’t even know it. They’ve convinced themselves they’re stuck because they don’t have the time, money, or opportunity. The truth? Those excuses are just fear in disguise, keeping you from the life you say you want. In this episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast…
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Why Your Inner Circle Matters - Ep #179
Who you spend your time with matters more than you think. The people around you can either elevate you to new heights or keep you stuck in the same old patterns. In this episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, we dive deep into the importance of finding your tribe—a group of men who inspire,...
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How to play like a Pro in Life, Business, and Family - Ep #178
If today was your version of an Olympic final, would you show up like a PRO or just hope for the best? Here’s the truth: Life is the big event. Every single day is your shot to make an impact in your business, your marriage, and your family. Yet, too many of us are treating it like a warm-up…
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The Subtle Art of Celebrating Wins For Men - Ep #177
In this episode of the RISING KINGS Podcast, host Ben Salkeld dives deep into a powerful but often overlooked tool for growth - celebration. Joined by Holistic Lifestyle Coach Nick Perry, they explore why so many high-performing men skip this crucial step and instead rush to the next goal…
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Here’s Why Your Goals Keep Failing You ...and What to Do Instead - Ep #176
How many times have you set big goals, only to lose steam a few weeks in? You start with all the motivation in the world, but when progress doesn’t come fast enough, it feels like a setback. Sound familiar? In today’s episode, we’re flipping this on its head and tackling one of the biggest…
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Lessons from a 55 Hour Ultra - Ep #175
Join Ben Salkeld from RISING KINGS and Dino Biordi for this weeks RISING KINGS Podcast where they unpack the mental strength, strategy, and resilience of Sydney’s Backyard Ultra winner. Ross shares his secrets to endurance — not just in races, but in life. Learn how a focused mindset, incremental...
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How To Avoid Burnout and Unlock Sustainable Success - Ep #174
Feeling overwhelmed by trying to do it all - running a business, being a present father, and maintaining your health? In this episode, Ben Salkeld from RISING KINGS reveals how busy business owners and fathers can avoid burnout by embracing the power of small, consistent steps instead of striving...
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Helping Men Level Up in Fitness, Family & Discipline. The RISING KINGS® Podcast is for men who refuse to settle. It’s for those who push themselves daily and want more from life - as a father, husband and high performance man. Hosted by Ben Salkeld - father, husband, and men’s performance leader - each episode delivers simple, direct strategies to help you reclaim your edge and lead with confidence.
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