What’s the real secret to living a meaningful life? In this powerful conversation, Kevin Palmieri—founder and host of Next Level University—joins Anthony Craiker to unpack the number one key to achieving health, wealth, and love in every area of life.

Kevin shares his journey from career burnout and deep mental health struggles to discovering true fulfillment through self-improvement, awareness, and redefining success on his own terms. Together, they explore how to shift away from chasing traditional markers of success and toward creating holistic success rooted in aligned values, purpose-driven work, and meaningful relationships.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career, disconnected from your goals, or unsure of what truly matters—this episode will help you reconnect with what’s possible and inspire you to take the next step forward.

00:00 Taking the First Step
00:23 Introducing Kevin Palmieri
01:58 Kevin's Journey to Fulfillment
03:20 Defining Holistic Success
05:57 The Importance of Vulnerability
08:09 Mental Health and Personal Development
11:09 Finding Fulfillment in Your Career
16:01 The Role of Self-Awareness
19:35 Emotional Reunion with Estranged Father
22:28 Understanding Fear of Success and Failure
25:13 Balancing Personal Growth in Partnerships
26:55 Handling Setbacks and Learning from Failure
31:42 Insights on Personal Development and Growth
34:19 Connecting with Kevin and Final Thoughts

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About Kevin Palmieri

Kevin Palmieri is the CSO, Founder, and Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 2,000 episodes reaching over 1 Million people in more than 175 countries. After nearly taking his own life, Kevin decided to go all-in on his dreams of being a full-time podcaster and entrepreneur. Kevin believes in a heart driven, but no BS approach to holistic self-improvement and teaching others how to get to the next level of their lives!

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CHECK OUT Next Level University's website for information on the podcast, coaching, courses, and other content: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/

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