Align Podcast

Do you know what species of grass you have in your backyard? Chances are, you don’t. In this episode of The Align podcast, David Vitalis and I chat about our loss of connection with nature. Many of us live a life where we can’t identify the animals in our backyard or the herbs that grow in our local forests, which are things hunters and gatherers used to be able to do. We unravel the implication such a change may have on our evolution as a species. We also chat about how our ancestors created communities and tribes that are different from the ones we create today. David Vitalis is a Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker, interviewer, and lifestyle pioneer who’s especially interested in helping people reconnect with wildness, both inside and outside of themselves. After learning to hunt, fish, and forage as an adult, Daniel created WildFed to inspire others to start a wild-food journey of their own. What we discuss: 02:19: Why is the overall health of our population in constant decline despite medical and scientific advancements in health care? 05:10: Is it really possible to feed the masses without industrialized farms? 23:53: Did we make technology or did technology make us? 42:00: Is the hunter-gather theory over-romanticized? 47:53: The truth about communities and tribes 01:04:00: What does the Bible really say about God? To learn more about Daniel: Website: https://www.danielvitalis.com/ and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you wish you could experience the same effects of alcohol, but without the hangover? In this episode of the Align podcast, Cameron George and I chat about what Kava is exactly, its main benefits, and how it impacts your nervous system. We also explore what senescent cells are and how they relate to the psychedelic experience of psychotropic medicines. Lastly, we cover how Kava can help reset your sympathetic system. Cameron is a researcher, writer, entrepreneur and the founder of TRU KAVA, a company that is striving to set the industry standard for quality, safety and education around kava within the mass market. TRU KAVA is focused on developing scalable user-friendly products that deliver the full therapeutic action of the traditional kava drink, which is the only form has been highly prized in south pacific islands for over 3000 years. What we discuss: 03:16: What does the psychedelic experience like from a neuro-chemical perspective? 09:27: What does it mean to experience a re-sensitization to reality? 14:23: What is a senescent cell? 31:07: What is Kava? 52:02: How does Kava impact the nervous system? 01:02:48: How does being in a constant sympathetic state affect your libido? 01:13:42: What other substances can restore the GABA system? 01:30:45: How did Cameron beat his addiction 01:51:40: What is a tonic? 01:53:35: What is the recommended dosage of Kava? 02:02:52: What “stacks” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you make time for play in your day? In this episode of the Align podcast, Jason Nemer and I chat about the benefits of acroyoga, playing, and connection for our health. While we tend to forget it, humans do need to experience play to feel their optimal selves. We also chat about the concept of the “perfect fit” when it comes to AcroYoga. Jason Nemer is a world-champion acrobat and the Co-Founder of AcroYoga. Jason’s work was featured in New York Times Bestselling author Tim Ferriss’ book, Tools of Titans. What we discuss: 03:20: What does it mean to have space in the body? 08:35: What are meridian lines? 18:04: What is AcroYoga? 21:19: What can people learn about their bodies in this process? 31:13: Does the concept of “perfect fit” exist? 43:13: What are the benefits of “play”? 48:50: Where does DougChiang fit in? 01:10:19: What does it mean to be extreme? To learn more about Jason: Website: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that someone’s genetics may explain why some people prefer chaos over order? In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr. Doug Brackmann and I chat about what it really means to be Driven. Essentially, our Driven characteristics are related to a certain genetic makeup, meaning our ways of being are not simply personality traits but are ingrained in our DNA. We also debate over why love and social acceptance are not the same thing, the differences between intuition and feelings, and why not all feelings are bullshit. Dr. Doug Brackmann is one of the leading psychologists to some of the most successful and Driven entrepreneurs, pro athletes, executives, and other top performers. By combining the components of meditation, long-range shooting, and therapy, Dr. Doug helps those with Driven characteristics (often wrongfully diagnosed as ADD, ADHD, OCD, or other) to harness their hunter abilities. What we discuss: 02:43: What about one’s genetics makes them more scientific or spiritual? 08:32: Can trauma affect your characteristics? 13:33: What does it mean to be driven? 25:00: Are hunters really superior to farmers? 39:40: Are all feelings bullshit?! 45:31: What is the ego and how does it relate to the narratives we create? 53:41: What exercises can you perform to explore the shadow? 1:01:00: Is social acceptance and love the same thing? To learn more about Dr. Brackmann: Website: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that our jaw structure could be an indicator of evolutionary decline? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Steven Lin and I chat about what our tongue posture and jaw structure can tell us about our health. We also chat about the health risks associated with over-disinfecting everything and how oral antibacterials can surprisingly increase your risk of diabetes. Dr. Steven Lin is a world-leading functional dentist, TEDx speaker, and author of the International #1 Amazon Best Selling Book, The Dental Diet. As a passionate preventative, whole health advocate, Dr. Lin focuses on the understanding of dental disease through nutritional principles. What we discuss: 02:24: Overlays of eastern and western mechanics 04:12: Why does tongue posture matter? 10:12: What can we do with our trauma? 13:40: Is there a link between how we’re using the jaw and nutrition? 20:34: Is there a direct correlation between the structure of our jaw and nutrition? 34:00: Why are humans heading towards an evolutionary decline? 36:50: Has there ever been any proof of malocclusion in the past? 43:20: Is sugar infused in culture? 53:45: What do oral antibacterials do to your mouth’s health? 56:56: Can alcohol-based mouthwash increase the risk of diabetes? 58:00: Are there any health risks associated with disinfecting everything 1:00:11: Are sweeteners better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know our suppressed emotions could be ruining our sex lives? In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr. Lorin Krenn and I chat about the inner work men can do to have better sex and more intimacy in their relationships. We also chat about how one can know if they’re meant for monogamy or polygamy and how they can determine which partner is perfect for them. Dr. Lorin Krenn is an internationally sought after teacher in the field of relationships, who helps people to experience deep intimacy through the power of masculine & feminine polarity. As well, he is the author of the highly-rated book‘Understand Women Better’. What we discuss: 02:02: How can a man cultivate himself in order to have the best sex? 06:23: What is sex? 08:06: What does the process of knowing yourself better look like? 13:46: What is the shadow? 26:00: What is the optimal playing board for modern relationships? 30:19: Why do we experience fear of commitment? 37:00: How does someone know which partner is perfect for them? 47:32: The biggest gift of the feminine energy 50:05: Why are stress-tests so difficult for men? 54:34: How can you stop resisting commitment to “the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that pain is experienced differently by everyone? In this episode of the Align podcast, Garrett and I chat about why an MRI scan may not show physicians and therapists everything they need to know about the source of chronic pain many patients experience. In fact, the psychological stressors we have within us could be just as much the culprit as something being physically and structurally wrong in the body. Garrett also explains how pain is something that is subjective and is tolerated differently by everyone, as we all separate psychological pain from physical pain differently. Garrett Salpeter combined training in neuroscience and engineering to start NeuFit, a company at the nexus of neurology and fitness, dedicated to treating athletes and patients in the realization of fitness goals, effective rehabilitation, and improved overall health. What we discuss: 02:18: What is electrical stimulation therapy? 10:10: What is pain? 19:07: Why does the pain feel different for everyone? 25:50: Is it possible to separate psychological pain from physical pain in the brain? 30:39: How do psychological stressors induce physical pain? 37:31: What methods does Garrett use and what are the starting points in the analysis? 40:09: What can the Neubie do that other tools can’t? 51:53: What are some stumble blocks that Garrett has learned along this journey? 57:42: What are the differences between each device? To learn more about Garrett: Website: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know what your meaning in life is? What about your meaning OF life? In this episode of the Align podcast, John Vervaeke, Ph.D. and I share a profoundly striking dialogue on our collective starvation for meaning. Plus, we tackle why we experience a gnawing disconnection from ourselves, from each other, and from nature. As he sheds light on the difference between meaning “in” life vs. meaning “of” life, we also touch on cancel culture, addiction, the power of a flow state of mind in meaning-making, and how to cultivate wisdom in the Age of Disinformation. John Vervaeke, Ph.D., is an author of several books, and he’s been a professor of cognitive science at the University of Toronto since 1994. His award-winning 50-part lecture series on Youtube titled "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis” has garnered 500k+ views worlwide. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to John Vervaeke 3:00 - Culture, Grammar, and the Creation of Meaning 6:00 - What is the Meaning Crisis? 9:00 - The roots of our alienation + how to harness our power to self-correct 16:00 - Cancel culture as a symptom of the meaning crisis 23:30 - What exactly is cognition? 27:00 - Love, psychedelics, and the flow state of mind 36:00 - The definition of meaning-making & the different kinds of knowing 41:30 - Addiction: A learned behavior or a disease? 44:50 - Why we should never stop looking for meaning & seeking wisdom 56:00 - Actionable Tips to cultivate wisdom & live a fulfilled life 1:01:00 - How religion contributes to solving the meaning crisis Learn more from John Vervaeke: Website: johnvervaeke.com Twitter: @vervaeke_john Youtube: johnvervaeke Book: Zombies in Western Culture: A Twenty-First Century Crisis Related Links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount alignpodcast.com/community to join our community www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know your beliefs about aging can have a direct impact on how long of a life you will live? In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr. Becca Levy and I chat about how our positive and negative beliefs about aging impact our health. We also chat about what western cultures can learn from other cultures that celebrate growing old and living until old age, such as the famous blue zones. Dr. Becca Levy, Ph.D., is an award-winning Yale Professor of Psychology and Global Health. She received her Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University. She has been invited to testify before the United States Senate on the effects of ageism, contributed to briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court in age-discrimination cases, and participated in United Nations discussions of ageism. What we discuss: 04:00: Why did Dr. Levy get involved with the field of aging? 06:04: What is the connection... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think you have stiff ankles? Chances are, you just lack mobility. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Gray Cook and I chat about the fundamentals of movement and how our current culture is out of touch with them. In Gray’s experience, a simple practice of self-awareness can help us identify a lot of our movement patterns that are broken and allow us to bring it back to their performing state. We also talk about how we can integrate the basic fundamentals of movement in today’s sedentary modern world where sofas, desks, and cars all have an impact on our mobility. Gray Cook is a physical therapist, orthopedic certified specialist, and certified strength and conditioning coach. His developments in movement pattern screening and assessment are at the forefront of fitness, physical conditioning, injury prevention, and physical rehabilitation. What we discuss: 02:36: What are some of the low-hanging fruit in terms of mobility in today’s world? 05:45:Which movement fundamentals should be thought in our education system? 10:52: What are Gray’s observations on physical independence? 27:22: Have we really conquered nature? 31:02: How do we integrate modern life into the natural and seamless self? 34:48: Can we seamlessly integrate more than one movement practice into our daily lives? 42:30: What does it mean to walk “well”? 51:13: How has Gray’s perspective on breathe shift over the years? 01:11:59: How can we get to a point where we’re effortlessly inhabiting our physical body? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I'm privileged to host Dr. Kelly Starrett, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, world-leading Mobility expert, and NYT best-selling author who never fails to astound me. Prepare to learn why an obsession with diet and exercise may not solve your complex health issues, why you shouldn't fear aging, how your thoughts could literally reshape your bones, what it means to restore your “full range of motion,” the relationship of quality movement and lasting joy, plus the major differences between stretching and mobilizing (and why you should be focusing on the latter!). As a seasoned Movement and Mobility Coach, Dr. Kelly Starrett guides players in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA, Olympic gold medalists, and other world-class athletes. He and his wife Julia Starrett co-founded The Ready State, a fitness firm whose unique programs have amassed over 1.3 million practitioners worldwide. What we discuss: 5:00 - A bottom-up approach to transforming our health 9:40 - Addressing your false sense of fragility 16:00 - How isolation contributes to poor health 25:00 - Dr. Kelly’s definition of rest & Aaron’s mantra for success 37:50 - Stretching Vs. Mobility: Restoring your full range of motion 43:00 - What is effective movement? 46:50 - How your mindset can transform your bones, muscles, & joints 49:00 - A top-down approach to pain: How to rework your self-image & practice better self-talk 57:00 - Movement tips for longevity 1:08:00 - The necessity of pain 1:15:00 - 3 Easy Practices for Pain Relief & Management Learn more from Dr. Kelly Starrett: Website: https://thereadystate.com/ Instagram: @thereadystate Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheReadyState Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Starrett/e/B00DJEBOUO Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount alignpodcast.com/community to join our community www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. getkion.com/align and save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It only takes 3 minutes a day to be mindful of your posture - and that could take away decades of pain that's been keeping you from performing at your best. The exercises involved in making this happen come from Dr. Eric Goodman's life work called Foundation Training, a movement revolution practiced by thousands globally. In this episode, we look back on his journey to creating this world-class program and why it has become extremely important now that our modern habits are throwing our bodies into serious imbalance and misalignment, causing us to live in constant pain. We share top movement techniques you can easily follow - whether you're sitting in front of a computer, commuting to work, or even standing still. Dr. Eric Goodman, DC, is an author, chiropractor, international speaker, and the founder and creator of Foundation Training. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Eric Goodman 3:00 - Strength training Vs. Foundation Training 6:20 - Guide to Decompression Breathing 10:00 - Horizontal Vs. Vertical Breathing: How to breathe well for a more focused mind 23:30 - The core definition of pain 30:00 - What it means to "be with what is" & "surrender to pain" 36:00 - Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS): Why masking your pain only makes it worse 53:00 - 3 Tips to Improving Your Sensation of Pain 1:05:00 - Thoughts on God & the Meaning of Life 1:13:30 - Why the only way out of pain is through it 1:18:00 - Views on Stimulants, Cannabis, Psychedelics, & Pain Pills 1:34:30 - 3 Daily Movement Techniques for A Pain-Free Life Learn more from Dr. Eric Goodman: Website: https://www.foundationtraining.com/ Instagram: @foundationtraining Dr. Eric Goodman’s recent book:Foundations of Health Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount alignpodcast.com/community to join our community www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. neurohacker.com/qualia-mind and use ALIGN during checkout to save 15% higherdose.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to save 15% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consider your physical performance – when's the last time you crawled your way through a workout or practiced handstands? Probably never. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Mike Fitch explains the evolutionary benefits of training our bodies as animals do: using all four limbs and working with them in a sequence. We talk about relearning archetypal postures and tips for finding more flow in your life when you feel stuck in an unhealthy place or mindset. Mike Fitch is an innovative fitness educator and movement coach with 20 years experience in the fitness industry. Mike has also developed multiple other skills-based bodyweight training programs including the Bodyweight Athlete and is a highly sought after presenter and content contributor. What we discuss: 00:00 - Introduction to Mike Fitch 6:00 - Going beyond traditional sports training & back to Primal Movements 8:30 - What & where is tension in the body? 14:00 - Why you should relearn quadrupedal movements 17:00 - The Primal Play Method 20:00 - Structure is Freedom: Mike's daily routine 23:30 - Important movement lessons from babies 26:30 - Animal Flow’s impact on health & brain function 30:00 - Why comfort could be a prison, and the making of "We Invite You To Move" 35:00 - Keys to finding more flow in your life Learn more from Mike Fitch: Website: https://animalflow.com/ Instagram: @mikefitch.af ; @animalflowofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalFlow Watch our Animal Flow workout here: Align Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlignPodcast Related Links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. getkion.com/align and save 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newsflash! You can be eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly yet still be deficient in what science calls the "building blocks of life" – proteins and amino acids. Today, Angelo Keely joins me for an illuminating episode where we talk about the most important macronutrient of all and why your current diet could be providing you with incomplete blocks of it. Backed with science and an overwhelming passion for educating people, Angelo debunks popular myths about protein and lays out the best sources for life-enhancing amino acids. He also managed to simplify the complicated science behind muscle-protein synthesis and branched-chained amino acids (BCCA) while sharing protein-intake recommendations you probably haven’t heard from anywhere else! Angelo Keely is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live long, active, joyful lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Angelo Keely 2:00 - Protein Myths: Are plant-based diets giving you enough protein? 5:30 - Explained: Proteins, Essential & Non-Essential Amino Acids, 5-HTP, Tryptophan 11:00 - Simplifying Muscle-Protein Synthesis & Branch-Chained Amino Acids (BCAA) 16:00 - Thoughts & Tips on Fasting & Protein Supplements 24:00 - How proteins boost brain function 27:30 - Recalling his "weird" childhood, ego death, substance abuse, and spiritual rebirth 45:30 - How much protein do we need daily? 51:00 - Best sources for amino acids: Whole foods Vs. Supplements 1:02:00 - Amino acids, mitochondria, longevity 1:08:00 - More food sources for essential amino acids 1:14:00 - All about Kion Learn more from Angelo Keely: Websites: Angelo Keely - https://www.angelokeely.com/ Kion - https://getkion.com/ Instagram: @angelokeely ; @kion Research on this topic: Branched-chain amino acids and muscle protein synthesis in humans: myth or reality? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5568273/ Nonessential amino acids are not necessary to stimulate net muscle protein synthesis in healthy volunteers https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15539275/ Essential amino acid and carbohydrate supplementation ameliorates muscle protein loss during 28 days bedrest. https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/89/9/4351/2844393?login=false Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the best and most affordable ways to supercharge your brain health, prevent Alzheimer's Disease, overcome depression through nutrition, and resist a sedentary lifestyle even when you're too lazy to move. With a relatable tone, Max breaks down the connection between cognitive health and cardiovascular health, how critical sunlight exposure is to our circadian biology, what technology is doing to our IQ, and why it's necessary to see food as medicine if you want to build and maintain a healthier eating habit. Max Lugavere is the author of the New York Times best-seller "Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life," published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. His newest book "Genius Kitchen" is available for pre-order now. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Max Lugavere 2:00 - How his mom’s diagnosis changed his entire life 7:00 - Is dementia a genetic destiny? 12:40 - Is technology destroying our IQ? 18:00 - #1 Tip to optimize your cognitive function 22:00 - The power of diet & exercise in treating depression & hypertension 28:00 - How to prevent social media from damaging your brain health 31:00 - Strategies to keep your brain sharper every day 45:00 - Does being physically frail make you more at risk of dementia? 48:00 - All about "Genius Kitchen" 53:00 - Foods for dementia prevention + healthiest sources of protein Learn more from Max Lugavere: Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/ Instagram: @maxlugavere Books: https://www.maxlugavere.com/book Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. icebarrel.com/align to get 125$ OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our near-dystopian society, progress is measured by power. Dominance over nature, animals, and fellow humans has become synonymous with development. But is humanity's desire to ascend necessarily evil? In this episode, the great philosopher Charles Eisenstein joins me for a paradigm-shifting conversation. We immerse into the most daunting social and spiritual crises we face today and discuss why acquiring more power, money, wealth, and control isn't the way out. Also, we go into the power of narratives in influencing culture, how to redefine progress to honor our oneness with nature, the true purpose of wealth, and what it means to live a genuinely good life. Charles Eisenstein is an intellectual, teacher, public speaker, and author of numerous essays and books, including "Sacred Economics," "Climate—A New Story," and "The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible." What we discuss: 00:00 - Introduction to Charles Eisenstein 2:30 - Why global problems aren't a matter of good vs. evil 8:00 - Using narrative as a form of power 13:00 - Sacred Economics, Capitalism, & Collective Miseries 17:30 - On COVID vaccine mandates & lockdowns 24:30 - Apathy & our quest for meaning in COVID times 35:00 - Transcending the Story of Separation 40:00 - What's the true purpose of wealth? 49:20 - Redefining human progress, and the secret to living a good life 53:00 - The ultimate key to advancing humanity Learn more from Charles Eisenstein: Website: https://charleseisenstein.org/ Instagram: @charles_eisenstein Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlesEisenstein-org Books: https://charleseisenstein.org/books/ Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. icebarrel.com/align to get 125$ OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you measure success? Is it through the high, thundering reputation you build for yourself or the lasting inner peace nobody can steal from you? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Budokon Founder Cameron Shayne and I share a high-level discussion on what it means to be a well-balanced human being in our materialistic culture. He offers a refreshing view on success and explains why you shouldn't aim for superiority over fellow beings and instead strive for unity, harmony, peace, and compassion. As we also discuss gender identity crisis, overpopulation, the "fractionalizing" popular culture, racism, and same-sex marriage, we highlight how movement carves our path toward collective progress and why we need more of it. Considered the father of the mixed movement arts culture, Cameron Shayne pioneered the phrase and concept of Budokon Mixed Movement Arts. He has spent 25+ years studying and teaching yoga and movement to hundreds of people worldwide. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Cameron Shayne 5:00 - Materialistic Vs. Spiritual Martial Art 7:55 - How do you define success? 15:00 - The connection between movement & thinking & the case of Stephen Hawking 27:05 - How to move more consciously & with less contradiction in your body 35:00 - The ultimate measure of success 41:00 - Compelling views on gender identity crisis, sexuality, popular culture, & overpopulation 58:00 - Why we need to practice the great Morihei Ueshiba's teachings today 1:16:00 - How movement & martial arts can keep us from destroying ourselves & the planet 1:22:50 - The danger of having too much self-importance 1:31:00 - When can we consider ourselves a racist & how to be more aware of it 1:37:00 - Cameron's advice: Develop your intuition. Move intuitively, eat intuitively, think intuitively. Learn more from Cameron Shayne: Website: http://budokon.com/ Instagram: @cameronshayne Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you can reap the real benefits of the ketogenic diet without putting up with its traditional restrictions? Top heart surgeon and best-selling author of “The Plant Paradox” Dr. Steven Gundry joins me in this very insightful conversation and reveals the shocking truth about traditional keto diets, why most people fail at it, and how to do keto the right way. As the episode ends, Dr. Steven and I reflect on intermittent fasting, the carnivore dogma, humanity’s quest to longevity and why optimistic pessimism largely helps with that. Dr. Steven Gundry spent over 40 years as a cardiothoracic and heart surgeon before he shifted his focus on finding solutions to reversing disease through nutrition. He is the Director and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Steven Gundry 3:00 - Which staple foods are actually toxic for you? 6:00 - Debunking the keto diet: Where we get keto wrong 9:00 - What's Mitochondrial Uncoupling? 13:30 - The Gundry philosophy explained: “Disease begins and ends in the gut” 24:00 - 2 Tips to reversing the damage from harmful food sources 28:00 - Is gut dysbiosis connected to mental illnesses? 35:00 - Shocking benefits of intermittent fasting + Foods for a healthy gut 37:00 - What "Unlocking the Keto Code" means + Tips to get started 42:30 - Foods that help "uncouple" the mitochondria & boost ketosis 46:00 - Why optimistic pessimism can prolong your life 55:20 - Thoughts on the carnivore dogma Learn more from Dr. Steven Gundry: Website: https://drgundry.com/ Instagram: @drstevengundry Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrGundry ; https://www.youtube.com/c/GundryMDYT/about Book: “Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary New Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation” Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. www.seed.com/Align and use Align during checkout to get 15% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you transform pain into power, heal from a traumatic past, and live happier than ever? #1 New York Times best-selling author Gabby Bernstein joins me in this eye-opening episode to tell us the way. Life is a journey of unlearning fear and remembering love, but fear often ruins our ability to love and be happy. Gabby says we can still reverse that if we're willing to do the work. Here, she lays out the transformational practices that will guide you through your journey to recovery and freedom, from whatever it is that steals your joy. She talks about the therapy that changed her life, why you need to "move through" all the sensations you feel instead of only "getting past" them, and how to handle your psychological triggers masterfully. We also touch on topics like shame, attachment theories, and the scariest of them all...falling in love. Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual teacher, self-help guru, sought-after motivational speaker, and best-selling author of 9 books. What we discuss: 00:00 - Introduction to Gabby Bernstein 2:00 - Recovering from childhood trauma at age 36 5:00 - The therapy that transformed her life 10:30 - Methods to understanding & handling your triggers 14:00 - What your hurtful past might be telling you 29:00 - How falling in love reveals the existence of a higher power 35:00 - Are your parents to blame for who you’ve become? 39:00 - The most impermissible emotion & how to deal with it 43:00 - What does “seeking freedom” really mean? Learn more from Gabby Bernstein: Website: https://gabbybernstein.com/ Instagram: @gabbybernstein Books: https://gabbybernstein.com/shop/books/ Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount neurohacker.com/qualia-mind and use ALIGN during checkout to save 15% www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% icebarrel.com/align to get 125$ OFF magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the best exercise for sedentary beings who want to live longer, stronger, and happier? Today’s guest firmly believes that resistance training is the answer. In this episode, Sal Di Stefano takes us through the unbelievable benefits of resistance training on growth hormones, insulin sensitivity, muscle building, and overall well-being. This discussion will help open your eyes to the dangers of modern-day sedentarism and teach you how to save yourself, one small habit changes at a time. Sal is the designer of the Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS) and co-founder of Mind Pump Media. He also co-hosts Mind Pump. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Sal Di Stefano 1:20 - Morning erection: Is it a sign of serious health issues? 3:15 - Myths about resistance training 6:50 - Why resistance training is the best form of exercise, even for non-fitness fanatics 10:00 - Does muscle building help with insulin-sensitivity, obesity, and Alzheimer’s? 13:00 - Winning the testosterone epidemic with resistance training 24:20 - How resistance training protects us against the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle 28:10 - Why couch potatoes burn more calories than hunter-gatherer tribesmen 32:00 - What really is resistance training? 34:50 - The problem of consistency & how to fix it 38:30 - 2 Tips to get fit without worrying about your macros and calorie intake 44:30 - Does working out as a form of self-punishment ever work? 50:00 - Motivation Vs. Discipline: Which do you need more? Learn more from Sal Di Stefano: Website: www.mindpumpmedia.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia Book: The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body - in Only 60 Minutes a Week Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount www.raoptics.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 15% www.seed.com/Align and use Align during checkout to get 15% www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that elevated uric acid causes more than just gout? It also exacerbates chronic diseases like hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and more. That's why controlling uric acid is central to achieving optimal metabolic and overall health. But how can we consciously do that? Dr. David Perlmutter graces the Align Podcast to discuss everything you need to know about uric acid - the "metabolic waste product”. Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Dr. David Perlmutter 1:00 - What "Drop Acid" talks about 3:40 - What is uric acid? 7:00 - The fructose (sugar) consumption & uric acid connection 10:30 - How body fat acts as our resource to make freshwater 13:00 - Does lack of sleep elevate uric acid levels? 16:30 – What/Who inspires him to stay humble & keep learning? 19:00 - Are we victims to our genomes & physiology? 24:00 - How to tap into your pre-frontal cortex & make better life decisions 27:00 - The dangers of the Standard American Diet (SAD) 37:00 - Foods that increase uric acid levels + how to offset them 41:20 - Why everyone should monitor their uric acid & read “Drop Acid” Learn more from Dr. David Perlmutter: Website: www.drperlmutter.com Instagram: @davidperlmutter Books: www.drperlmutter.com/learn/books/ Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can a cadaver reveal about the living? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Gil Hedley, Ph.D. shares his mind-boggling insights from a lifetime of navigating what he calls the "inner space." We discuss how the body of the deceased leaves tracks that lead us to a deeper understanding of life and how the living should exist. We also talk about body shaming and ways to overcome it, why you should deromanticize pain, how external pressures can distort your tissue organization, and how to finally release yourself from that feeling of being a victim of your surroundings and emotions. Besides being a prominent expert in human dissection, Gil Hedley, Ph.D., is also an author, teacher, and a nationally certified Rolfer and massage therapist. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Gil Hedley 4:20 - Developing a non-emotional relationship to pain 9:50 - Why Movement means Mobility & Motility 16:40 - Cultural & religious roots of body shaming + ways to overcome it 23:00 - Should you feel guilty about seeking rest & pleasure? 34:30 - Life lessons from cadavers 41:20 - What's the "fuzz" & why do we need more differential movement? 50:30 - How tissues bind together & cause inflammation 54:00 - Piezoelectricity & how external pressures disrupt our inner space 57:50 - "You can't expect to get a different result from the same thoughts, emotions, or behaviors." 1:00:05 - How to detach yourself from a victim identity 1:05:30 - Break these thought patterns to rise above victim mentality Learn more from Gil Hedley: Website: www.gilhedley.com/ Instagram: @gilhedleysomanaut Youtube: Somanaut Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you letting your shadows rule your life? Where do these shadows come from? How can plant medicine ceremonies lead to spiritual awakening? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Aaron Doughty shares how our shadows can destroy our self-image and what we can do to stop them. He then proceeds to explain the healing promise of plant medicine ceremonies like Ayahuasca and how these helped him get in touch with the deepest parts of his consciousness. Aaron Doughty is a life coach, spiritual leader, and YouTuber. He regularly produces content on science, philosophy, psychology, and spirituality to educate people and guide them to a life of purpose. What we discuss: 0:00 - Introduction to Aaron Doughty 2:00 - Exposing your shadows & overcoming them 6:00 - Coca & Cocaine: When sacred plant medicines become a criminal's tool 13:00 - What are the benefits of plant medicines & ceremonies? 21:00 - What does "spiritual awakening" truly mean? 28:00 - Why do some people feel like they don't deserve good things? 38:00 - How to break free from toxic relationships & limiting beliefs 47:30 - Questions to ask yourself if you're feeling trapped in life 51:35 - Powerful Tips to regain your self-worth 56:00 - Why you need to seek discomfort to expand your sense of safety 1:02:00 - Advice for people who find it hard to accept love & find joy Learn more from Aaron Doughty: Website: https://aarondoughty.com/ Instagram: @aarondoughty44 Related Links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. neurohacker.com/qualia-mind and use AARON during checkout to save 15% www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the difference between a fighter and a true martial artist? How does an MMA champion deal with a career-ending diagnosis? In this episode, I'm joined by International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Champion and Professional MMA Fighter Rafael Lovato Jr. We talk about the events leading to his brain disorder diagnosis and how it propelled him to power through what he calls the "pinnacle challenge" of his martial arts journey. Here, he reveals more details on his disorder, his secrets to defeating his opponents, what separates a martial artist from a fighter, and why we shouldn't train only to win but to continuously learn. Also, we reflect on the meaning of success and death and how martial arts teaches us the art of letting go – a skill that will save us from life’s most difficult moments. What we discuss: 00:00 - Introduction to Rafael Lovato Jr. 1:00 - His childhood, first losses, first wins, & what success means 4:00 - The life-changing diagnosis 10:40 - How he used his diagnosis to fuel his drive to win 16:00 - What martial arts can teach us about the power of letting go 21:30 - What retirement taught him about life & relationships 26:00 - How to win a fight by detaching yourself from your emotions 30:00 - The marks of a true martial artist 35:00 - Rafael reacts to Morihei Ueshiba quotes 48:00 - Secrets to becoming a world champion & a better human being 53:00 - Why you should practice martial arts Learn more from Rafael Lovato Jr.: Website: https://okbjj.com/ Instagram: @lovatojrbjj Related Links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. neurohacker.com/qualia-mind and use AARON during checkout to save 15% www.organifi.com/align and use ALIGN during checkout to receive 20% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the solution to your chronic knee pain lies in how you exercise the often-neglected body parts, like your toes, feet, and ankles Whatever pain you're going through, there's always someone who can offer the tools for your own breakthrough. Ben Patrick (known online as "Knees Over Toes Guy"), the founder and CEO of Athletic Truth Group (ATG), worshipped basketball since he was a kid, but at 9 years old, chronic knee problems started crushing his dreams…or so he thought. By 18, he had 3 surgical knee alterations and decided to quit basketball. Driven to heal himself naturally, Ben experimented with unorthodox methods and was introduced to Charles Poliquin's "knees over toes" training techniques - something prohibited in college sports. Despite criticisms, Ben kept doing his training and regained his athleticism. At 21, he was offered a full-ride basketball scholarship and transformed his basketball career. Not long after, Ben needed to let go of a full-ride D1 scholarship because of NCAA eligibility rules. Not to mention his strength coach then was against his knees over toes training, too. Now in his 30s, Ben has a record-breaking 42-inch vertical jump even elite NBA players find hard to top. On a mission to educate people and alleviate the epidemic of knee surgeries, he spends countless hours producing free content and designing programs based on the knees over toes approach. Ben's methods focus on transforming one's athleticism by strengthening the body from the ground up, which means re-integrating the toes, feet, ankles, and the anterior tibialis. He explains why we need to practice walking backward and reveals the secrets to pain-free knees by doing backward sled drags and split squats. Our conversation gets more personal as Ben reveals the driving force behind his epic wins and how he deals with pain and failures. He also looks back on his battle with depression and painkiller addiction and shares the most important lesson he learned from it. What we discuss: 00:00 - Introduction to Ben Patrick 4:00 - What does "knees over toes" training mean? 8:50 - Reversing pain through manual therapy 13:00 - Exercises to banish your knee pain & reveal your weak spots 16:20 - What split squats are for & why you need to work on your anterior tibialis 18:15 - How to drastically improve your vertical leap & dunk like the world's top jumpers 20:00 - How to relieve tight hip flexors + Glute workout that’s perfect for the elderly 22:20 - No-nonsense tips to staying driven & motivated 27:00 - The "Sled" Metaphor: How to find light in your life's darkest moments 31:00 - Debunking popular myths about movement & sports training 33:50 - Why you need both strength & flexibility in sports & life 36:20 - Training advice for athletes & sports enthusiasts Learn more from Ben Patrick: Website: www.atgonlinecoaching.com/ Youtube: TheKneesovertoesguy Instagram: @kneesovertoesguy Book: “ATG For Life” by Ben Patrick Related Links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook .alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that you're exposed to over a hundred harmful chemicals daily? Ironically, some of these potentially toxic chemicals lurk in your "self-care" products. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Katie Wells and I go deep into the endocrine-disrupting effects of plastic chemical exposure from some of your everyday essentials, specifically oral and hair care products and deodorizers. "What goes on your skin goes into your body," Katie says as she explains how you can nourish your body by from the outside in by being extra conscious of what you put on your skin and hair. There are always better options than the overmarketed products you’re manipulated to buy, and she shares where and how you can naturally source them. Our conversation gets vulnerable as Katie opens up about her issues with weight and body image that stem from a deep emotional trauma. She claims that successfully losing 100lbs in 6 months isn't just about sticking to a workout routine; it's about revisiting her past wounds and choosing to heal from them, no matter what it takes. Katie Wells is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and a mom of six. She’s the host of the podcast “Wellness Mama” and the founder and CEO of Wellnesse. With her background in research, journalism, and nutrition, she teams up with medical advisors to find answers to essential health problems and help women and moms live a healthier life. If want to live a more eco-conscious and purposeful life for you and your family but can’t commit to it, this episode will make you realize it’s easier than you think. What we discuss: 0:00 – Introduction to Katie Wells 3:00 – On learning comedy: "It's like playing a mental chess" 5:00 – The endocrine-disruptors lurking everywhere in your home 12:05 – Simple tips for minimizing plastic use and toxin exposure 17:00 – How your skin and hair products affect your overall health 24:00 – Why keeping your microbiome healthy isn’t as expensive as you expect 30:00 – Why weight loss involves trauma work 35:00 – The root of her body and weight issues + how she overcame them 44:00 – Practical tips for becoming a healthier human 53:00 – Katie’s advice: Be your own primary healthcare provider; take responsibility for your own health. Learn more from Katie Wells: Websites: wellnessmama.com wellnesse.com Instagram: @wellnessmama Katie Wells’ books: wellnessmama.com/books Related Links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: alignpodcast.com/alignbook .alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10%. neurohacker.com/qualia-mind and use AARON during checkout to save 15% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to train like a woman? How does women’s menstrual cycle affect athletic training and performance? In this episode of the Align Podcast, I’m honored to host one of the world’s leading experts in female physiology and sports nutrition, Dr. Stacy Sims. We have an awakening conversation on the power of tracking women’s menstrual cycles not only for optimal sports training and performance, but also for a deeper understanding of what women have to consistently go through. Arguing that sports and fitness science is designed from a cis-male’s perspective, Dr. Stacy lays out the complexities of female physiology and why it merits a whole different approach. She explains how to track menstrual cycles so women can plan their own training based on their cycle metrics. Knowing these patterns allows women and coaches to leverage hormonal changes and identify the best days for steady-state work, high-intensity session, and recovery period. Plus, Dr. Stacy shares what trainings can be done during high-hormone and low-hormone phases, the best food to eat during each phase, and essential training advice for young girls. She also debunks popular myths around menstrual cycles: Does ovulation predispose women to ACL injuries? Is having sex really a no-no during red days? Dr. Stacy Sims is an Environmental Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist specializing in gender differences. She’s also an innovator, entrepreneur, and author. What we discuss: 0:00 – Introduction to Dr. Stacy Sims 6:00 – Gender bias in sports training & other reasons she studied female physiology 10:00 – What causes menstrual cycles? 18:00 – Low-hormone phase + why women need more protein than men 23:10 – Ovulation + why women crave carbohydrates on their period 30:00 – Most important lessons from her years of research & experience 32:30 – Debunking myths: Are women more likely to tear their ACL on their period? 44:30 – Training recommendation during the luteal phase 47:30 – Debunking myths: can women have sex on their period? 50:00 – How sexual contraception affects athletic training & performance 58:00 – Dealing with irregular cycles & amenorrhea among athletes Learn more from Dr. Stacy Sims: Website: www.drstacysims.com Instagram: @drstacysims Books: www.drstacysims.com/booksandmore Related links: The revised version of the Align Method book is now available with 22 brand-new exercises! Pre-order here: https://www.alignpodcast.com/alignbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special solo episode of the Align Podcast, something that is few and far between! I dive into a chapter from my newly revised and expand book: The Align Method, speaking about why our bodies our so compressed and what we can do to fix it. A key distinction between human beings and other mammals is our capacity to walk upright on two feet. The story becomes extra interesting when you ask, “What the heck were we doing before that?” It's a great question and one I explore in this episode. Essentially, we have gotten so far from our ancestral way of life and it has trigger misalignment throughout our entire body. In this episode, you can find solutions on how to successfully decompress your body, ease your pain and discomfort, feel more confident and live a more aligned life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the new year unfolds, do you feel more pressure to fully live your purpose? But what if your purpose remains unclear to you? In this episode of the Align Podcast, I'm joined by Youtuber, Podcaster, and polymath Chris Williamson. He's the creator and host of "Modern Wisdom" where he interviews some of the brightest minds on the planet to explore different topics on human nature, philosophy, health, fitness, and many more. Chris admits feeling like an outsider his whole life, which helped forge his exceptional perceptive qualities that led to his huge commercial success as a club promoter. But, for Chris, we're more than what we do. He goes on to discuss the key to finding your purpose, how to make sense of your suffering, and one of the most bewildering topics of all…modern dating. He explains why more men and women struggle to find a partner nowadays and how balancing the feminine and masculine energies can solve it. What we discuss: 0:00 – Introduction to Chris Williamson 2:30 – How dogs can help you live longer 7:09 – Intrinsic focus Vs. Extrinsic focus 13:30 – Is there a cheat code to finding love? 17:30 – How to reframe your negative experiences 21:40 – Why curiosity is also a desire to be understood 32:00 – How to transcend your suffering 38:40 – Finding and questioning your purpose 42:00 – The most attractive quality in a person 46:00 – Is a high-agency partner good for you? 55:00 – On modern dating: Problematic relationship advice you need to rethink 1:02:00 – Balancing the feminine and masculine energies to solve the chaos of modern dating Learn more from Chris Williamson: Website: https://chriswillx.com/ Instagram: @chriswillx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that your body needs movement as much as you need food? In this episode of the Align Podcast, biomechanist and movement guru Katy Bowman explains what human movement truly means, why it affects your quality of life, and how to get yourself to move more often and effectively in a sedentary world that offers limitless reasons to sit on hours. What's really interesting to know is that it's not enough that you exercise or move your body once in a while; Katy says you should be moving in ways that optimize ALL parts of your body. Yes, there's actually a "dosage" of movement required for different body parts. It seems complex, but it's totally achievable if you introduce even small changes in your routine. Whether you're working in front of the computer or glued to the TV screen, there are easy ways you can secure that daily dose of healthy movement. Learn more as Katy and I delve deep into that in this educational talk. Aside from writing the best-selling "Move Your DNA" along with 7 other books, multi-awarded leader Katy Bowman teaches movement globally through her movement education company, Nutritious Movement. Her work has been featured in diverse media including The Today Show, CBC Radio One, The Seattle Times, and Good Housekeeping. She’s one of the most influential thinkers whose work continues to amaze and inspire me. What we discuss: 2:50 – What is movement, and how to know if you're "under moved" 8:00 – Pelvic Floor biomechanics, and the “movement dosage” your body parts need 13:40 – How to incorporate movement even if you’re just sitting 16:50 – Why you need to go out more often and look at things from a distance 24:00 – Katy’s book reco: The Wizard and the Prophet 36:15 – “The body is a renewable resource through movement.” 41:00 – Tensegrity beyond the skeletal system: How your perception of the world shapes your body and life 46:11 – How to be more active individuals in a sedentary world 49:00 – Movement as Nutrition: Why "Move Your DNA" is worth the read Learn more from Katy Bowman: Website: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/ Instagram: @nutritiousmovement Related Link: Katy Bownman’s books: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/product-category/bookstore/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to pursue greater things but can't find the courage to leave your comfort zone? In this episode of the Align Podcast, top ultra marathoner and world-record holder Michele Graglia shares empowering insights that will get you off the couch and start running towards your highest dreams. His unimaginable wins are plastered in various websites but, in this rare interview, Michele reveals why competition ruins the essence of ultra running, what sets his mindset apart from other ultramarathoners, and how to overcome your ego-centric tendencies that keep you from growing into a better version of yourself. From getting high on the addictive supermodel lifestyle at age 24 to feeling the unbearable existential void at 27, Michele found an escape in the world's most inhospitable places: ice mountains and torrid deserts. His pivot from the limelight set him off to epic adventures that test the limits of human potential. Giving his all to run extreme distances in extreme conditions, he has conquered both the scalding canyons of Death Valley and the sub-zero Yukon region. Amid the COVID pandemic, he won the 2020 Moab 240 Endurance Run, a death-defying 240-mile foot race through some of Utah’s most challenging terrains. It seems insane to give up fame, fortune, and comfort for intense mental and physical pain, suffering, and despair, but Michele believes it’s necessary. “We can all transcend our perceived limitations to grow as a person,” he remarks. If you feel trapped in your current situation and struggling to break free from your comfort zone, this episode is perfect for you. What we discuss: 3:15 - What made him leave the luxurious modeling world for ultra running? 6:00 - Why ultra running is about self-exploration, not competition 8:30 - On beating world-renowned ultramarathoner David Goggins in a race 13:50 - What mind and body transcendence is, and why running a race is an spiritual pursuit 20:08 - How your ego keeps you from achieving greatness 22:35 - Michele's realizations after his confrontation with David Goggins 38:04 - How your ego makes you do stupid things 45:00 - Why life is an endless pursuit of self-discovery 51:50 - Tips to preparing for a big race 57:15 – Ultra Running Diet: Optimized Fat Metabolism (OFM) diet, ketosis, or veganism? Learn more from Michele Graglia: Website: https://michelegraglia.com/ Instagram: @mickeygraglia Related Link: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Leave a review of the podcast and get a chance to win exciting prizes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there such a thing as breathing too much? Yes! And if you’re doing it through your mouth, that’s much worse. In this latest episode of the Align Podcast, world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown explains why you should stop breathing through your mouth and start taking slow, light breaths through your nose. One huge reason for this is that nasal breathing will drastically improve your sleep, attention and memory, calm your mind, and reduce your stress almost instantly. Do you notice how anxiety makes your breathing fast and shallow, which only reinforces your suffering? That's mostly because of dysfunctional breathing patterns you’re not even aware of. Here, Patrick gives tips on how to stay calm and collected in stressful situations by controlling our breath. His focus is not in deep breaths but in the gaps between those breaths. Also, we cover the healing effects of nasal breathing on COVID and asthma patients, the dangers of mouth breathing in kids, and how tongue posture affects your gait and appearance. Patrick McKeown is a best-selling author and leading expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health and fitness. He has written 8 books, including top sellers "Close Your Mouth" and "Asthma Free Naturally". His latest book, "Atomic Focus,” is packed with science-proven breathing techniques that help people achieve the highest level of focus they need to succeed. What we discuss: 6:00 - The secret to staying calm in stressful situations lies in your breath 12:30 - The harmful effects of mouth breathing in children 23:00 - Why solving the mental health crisis starts with addressing sleep disordered breathing 30:00 - Stimulate your vagus nerve through this breathing technique 35:30 - 6 Tongue Exercises to boost brain function 44:15 - Why you should start breathing less and slow, not fast and shallow 50:43 - How nasal breathing improves your focus and memory 53:40 - Self-actualization begins with deep sleep and correct breathing patterns 56:00 - Microcosmic Orbit: Harnessing strength and energy from your tongue 59:00 - How are your tongue position, gait, and posture related? Learn more from Patrick McKeown: Websites: https://oxygenadvantage.com/ https://buteykoclinic.com/ Instagram: @oxygenadvantage, @buteykoclinic Related Link: Patrick Mckeown’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-McKeown/e/B006X1OD3U%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder how you can show up better in your relationships? Your dog has the answers! On this episode of the Align Podcast, Tamar Geller shares how she believes that our dogs are in our life to teach us how to show up for a relationship. In other words, she considers them to be our training wheels as we learn how to develop better relationships in our lives with ourselves and others. Tamar Geller is a New York Times bestselling author and as OPRAH says “A Life Coach for Dogs and their People”. Known for her mindful, fun, innovative and effective methods, her enthusiasm revolutionized the way dog training is done. She doesn’t believe in giving commands to a dog, instead she prefers to teach them the life skills that allow them to self-regulate and make better decisions. To learn more about Tamar: Website: theloveddog.com Instagram: @theloveddog Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Leave a review of the podcast and get a chance to win exciting prizes from Eaton Hemp and BiOptimizers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having trouble connecting with your partner sexually and emotionally? Sex expert Jaiya Ma says it can be because of your unprocessed traumas and lack of self-love. In this wildly vulnerable episode of the Align Podcast, world-renowned sexologist Jaiya Ma and her partner Ian Ferguson reveal the top secrets to having the best sex of your life. Hint: Great sex isn't about what you do; it's about who you are. Jaiya and Ian talk about the importance of taking on "masks" or personas to fully express your erotic self without the conditioned feeling of shame. In this rare instance, Jaiya also openly shares her struggle with an incurable Complex Post-traumatic Disorder (CPTSD) and how it interfered with her relationship with Ian and herself, leading her to test the healing wonders of Psychedelics. Highlighting the naked truth that humans are wired for pleasure, this power couple aims to put an end to the institutionalized shame around sexuality. If you want to get over that shame and optimize your sexual life, this episode is for you. Jaiya is an award-winning author and Somatic Sexologist with over two decades of clinical research and client observation under her belt. She is the creator of The Erotic Blueprints and writer of best-selling books “Red Hot Touch” and “Cuffed, Tied & Satisfied.” She and Ian are contributors to the hit Netflix show, “Love, Sex, and Goop.” What we discuss: 3:30 - How self-love affects your sex life 4:36 - The Attachment Theory: Why you feel unsafe in a relationship 6:40 - Coping with Complex Post-traumatic Disorder (CTPSD) 17:30 - Jaiya's experience of MDMA/Ecstasy as treatment for CTPSD 25:00 - What taking on erotic personas really mean 28:26 - Empowered Erotic Persona Work: Identities you can try with your partner 35:20 - How to deal with sexual shame 38:20 - How to activate your pleasure hormones through paradoxical breathing 1:00:00 - Sex, death, and orgasm 1:06:00 - The secret to falling in love with yourself and your partner again Learn more from their website: https://missjaiya.com/ Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s science & technology allows us to cross planets and modify genes, yet chronic diseases still shoot us down. If our systems are so advanced, why are we still the sickest nation in history? That’s a question addressed by Shawn Stevenson in this eye-opening episode. Here, Shawn unveils the faults in our healthcare system and the role of the government and media in perpetuating fear among us. He explains that the fear that helps us spot a threat is the same fear that makes us commit bad decisions for ourselves and others. While fear serves as our mechanism for survival, Shawn argues it has also been a tool that corporations, politicians, and capitalists use as a form of control…and a source of billon-dollar profits! As long as we’re afraid to take charge of our own lives, they will continue to feed on us, and we will continue to grapple with the crisis of fear. From the hyperbolic COVID-19 media coverage to flawed FDA processes and the opioid crisis brought by pharmaceutical giants, Shawn fearlessly points out how we're being manipulated by the very systems we created. And then he shares 3 things we can do to make a change now. Shawn Stevenson is a nutritionist, keynote speaker, and the author of best-selling books "Eat Smarter" and "Sleep Smarter". He is the creator and host of “The Model Health Show” where he convenes with the world’s brightest experts to discuss topics on health, fitness, nutrition, personal development, and more. What we discuss: 7:05 - Why we're still a lost world despite our advances in science & technology 17:20 - You are the product of the little moments in your life 22:00 - Can we hack our brain to change our feelings and thoughts? 34:30 - How fear affects our immune system 46:00 - The darkest secrets of our healthcare system 53:50 - What happens when you compromise your ethics for the greater good 57:25 - Why do people have a thirst for power? 1:04:00 - How big pharmaceutical companies contribute to the opioid crisis 1:14:00 - "Be awake, not woke" 1:17:20 - How can we help fix a broken healthcare, political, and education system? 1:25:00 - "Be so good that you're undeniable" Learn more from Shawn Stevenson: Website: https://themodelhealthshow.com/ Instagram: @shawnmodel Related Links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Leave a review of the podcast and get a chance to win exciting prizes from Eaton Hemp and BiOptimizers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All health starts in your mouth because it’s the gateway to your entire body. How can you guard it better? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Biological Dentist Dr. Dominik Nischwitz delves into the profound connection of oral health to our overall health and well-being. With scientific studies proving the origins of chronic diseases in the mouth, Dr. Dome challenges the claims of conventional dentistry that the teeth are separate from the body and explains why the traditional "drill, fill, and bill" dental practice can make things worse. For him, today's world requires a new approach to oral healthcare that fuses advanced technology and natural medicine. If you want to know what causes tooth decay and how to avoid it, how your mouth is connected to the rest of your body, why root canals and amalgam fillings are deadly, and when you should see a biological dentist, this episode is for you! Dr. Dominik Nischwitz is a dentist and naturopath, a world specialist in biological dentistry and ceramic implants, and the president of the International Society of Metal Free Implantology (ISMI). In 2015, he co-founded DNA Health and Aesthetics, Center for Biological Dentistry with his father in Tubingen, Germany. His book, “It All Starts in Your Mouth,” explores the impact of oral health on whole body wellness. What we discuss: 6:00 - What causes cavitation? 11:35 - How the mouth serves as the window into the microbiome 12:58 - What does "chew your water" mean? 17:25 - How are the teeth connected to the central nervous system? 21:20 - What your teeth reveals about your health 23:16 - Why flossing can do more harm than good, and what prevents tooth decay 30:00 - What causes bad breath? 39:20 - How breastfeeding helps the baby's jaw development 43:30 - The relationship of your bite to your spinal posture 1:06:20 - The key to optimal oral health requires a return to nature and ancient strategies 1:09:00 - Why all dentists should be biological dentists Learn more from Dr. Dominik: Instagram: @drdome1 Book: It’s All in Your Mouth: Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness Related Links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you in search of the Divine? Do you struggle to lead a spiritual life in our secular world? If yes, this episode is for you! "People who live without a deep connection to spirit, to soul, to consciousness, to love, to truth are not living happy lives," said this week's guest, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati. Sadhvi is a world-renowned spiritual leader and best-selling author based in India. Twenty-five years ago, she left America carrying loads of childhood trauma and wounds to seek freedom. In a weird but magical way, she found it on the banks of Ganga River. Here, she shares how a leisure trip to India became a story of coming home not only to herself but to God. For her, spiritual awakening doesn't mean that we stop being fallible humans. It means experiencing the fullness of our humanity with freedom and power over things that enslave us: technology, hobbies, relationships, beliefs, and even our own thoughts. With that beautiful philosophy, she gives tips and practices to tap into our inner voice and regain trust in the perfect universe. Ultimately, she explains why finding God isn’t an external quest but an inward journey we can choose to embark on right now. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati is a multi-awarded changemaker with a Ph.D in Psychology. She teaches meditation, provides spiritual counseling, and leads humanitarian projects while also serving on United Nations Faith Advisory Council on Religion, among others. Her book, "Hollywood to the Himalayas," recounts her journey toward divine enlightenment and offers guidance to our own spiritual rebirth. What we discuss: 2:20 - Dealing with childhood trauma and eating disorder 8:00 - The trip that changed her life forever 11:42 - How moments of enlightenment become a way of life 18:00 - If we are not our body, who and what are we? 23:00 - Why spirituality doesn't require transcendence from our human experience 34:00 - Are people born as empty slates? Do we have a set destiny? 39:08 - Why we CAN'T be anything we want to be 48:20 - Follow these practices and techniques to get through pain and anger 56:00 - Tips to breaking toxic attachment with technology 1:04:00 - What's the cost of living a happy life, and how do we prepare for it? Learn more from Sadhvi: Website: https://www.sadhviji.org/ Instagram: @sadhviji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget about New Year's Resolutions! Let's talk about the small habits we do every single day that define our entire year...or even our whole life! This episode of the Align Podcast is a rerun of my interview with James Clear about his New York Times bestseller, “Atomic Habits,” which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. While explaining how habits are formed, James argues that we can transform our lives just by committing to small, consistent behavioral changes. Simply put, set a GOAL and build HABITS that align with it! Good habits don't even need to be grand; they can be as simple as placing your phone away from you for a certain period to avoid checking it 200x a day and make space for things that matter. Need help in breaking bad habits? Listen to the entire episode to understand why we repeat an action (good or bad) over and over again and how to make true changes that last longer than any of your New Year's Resolutions! Besides being a successful author, James Clear is a weightlifter and travel photographer. His presence is sought by big companies worldwide for his insightful speeches on habit improvement and personal development. What we discuss: 2:30 - Get 1% better each day instead of having no improvement at all 4:02 - How to avoid addiction to modern technology by adding friction to your actions 7:30 - 2 Tips to improve bad habits 10:48 - Most of us are drug addicts; we just don’t realize it 13:00 - The 4 Stages of Habit Formation 16:00 - Why we get addicted to social media & video games + how to control it 20:40 - Outcome-based habit Vs. Identity-based habit: Which is better? 29:29 - How to be the architect of your environment rather than a victim of it 33:50 - Why success isn't about grinding & hustling but about decision-making & habit-forming 37:20 - Explore Vs. Exploit Trade-Off: When to know when it's time to give up Learn more about James: Website: jamesclear.com Instagram: @jamesclear Related Links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20-50% of people quit their jobs without knowing what to do next. Are you one of them? In a world of uncertainties, finding the thing that lights us up gets more difficult each day. Most of us are burnt out, dragging ourselves to work for the paycheck, status, benefits, and prestige until we wake up 10 or 20 years later wondering what it was all for. How do we show up better in life and keep our sense of purpose? Jonathan Fields offers the tools and strategies we're looking for! Here, he talks about what defines a good life, where to find meaning despite uncertainties, and how to cultivate a still mindset to embody a more peaceful and productive inner state. Jonathan is the host of the top-rated podcast, Good Life Project. After years of researching what sparks people's motivation, he came up with a system that identifies people into 10 different Sparketypes. Among his greatest discovery is this: aligning our work with our Sparketype leads to a higher sense of fulfillment and renewed quality of life. Find out more about the Sparketypes in Jonathan’s new book, "SPARKED, Discover Your Unique Imprint For Work That Makes You Come Alive." What we discuss: 3:13 - Realizations on Good Life Project's transition into remote production 11:55 - Navigating uncertainties in a changing world 14:15 - How do we find our passion? 16:49 - What it means to live a good life, and Jonathan's inspiration for Good Life Project 19:53 - What are Sparketypes? 25:00 - Why swapping jobs or relationships isn't always the best first step toward a better life 31:00 - The importance of infusing play into our adult life 38:03 - How do we show up better in life, relationships, and at work? 46:28 - How to cultivate a healthy and peaceful mindset to avoid burnout 54:30 - What do we consider as "work,” and how do we find fulfillment from it? 1:02:14 - The algorithim behind the Sparketype Assessment Learn more from Jonathan’s website: https://www.jonathanfields.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling to keep your focus and be present in the here and now? You're not alone! There are simple, little changes you can do to tap into the power of your conscious mind and live in full measure. In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr. Amishi Jha explains how our brain's attention system works while highlighting our ability to train our mind to function better. Yes, we can pay attention like we never did before and change habits we thought we couldn't live without. Also, we discuss neural plasticity, how to orient ourselves to pain and difficult emotions, why positivity hurts in certain high-stress situations, and how practicing mindfulness is the key to a fulfilled existence. Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD is a neuroscientist and a professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Dr. Jha’s work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in the The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes and more. Her recent book, PEAK MiND, offers a guide to thriving in a distracted world. It breaks down science-proven mind-training practices to manage our attention more effectively and be 100% present in life’s crucial moments. What we discuss: 2:41 - What is the definition of the 'mind' and how does it differ from the 'brain'? 8:17 - Explaining the brain to a 5-year-old 12:00 - Where does memory exist in the body? 17:07 - How to connect to the pain and reorient yourself to difficult emotions 21:58 - Why positivity can be problematic in high-stress situations 29:03 - Why do we consciously make bad decisions, and how do we change that? 33:20 - Defining the Default Mode Network and what happens in our brain when we're told to rest? 38:00 - Demystifying neural plasticity and why committing mistakes don't always result in better brain function 43:54 - What her book, PEAK MiND, offers to everyone struggling with attention 49:39 - "Kindness and compassion begin by paying attention." - Dr. Jha Learn more from Dr. Amishi Jha: Website: amishi.com Instagram: @amishijha Related Links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Mind-Attention-Invest-Minutes-ebook/dp/B08THNJ978 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I'm joined by two phenomenal musicians, East Forest and Jon Hopkins. I was first turned on to East Forest by his album collaboration with Ram Dass, who many of you know is one of my biggest idles. He has a natural talent for creating soundscapes that speak to the heart. Jon Hopkins is an English musician and producer who began his career playing keyboards for Imogen Heap, and has produced and contributed to albums by Brian Eno, Coldplay, David Holmes and others. Both now specialize in music for psychedelic therapy and are working together on creating a transformative album. These two humans together are an amazing combination and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation on how music is a part of human nature, the ultimate human experience, and how it can take our psychedelic explorations to the next level. To learn more about Jon and East: Instagram: @eastforest and @mrjonhopkins Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a connection between your gut and your overall health? In this week’s episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum joins in to discuss all things gut microbiome and its effect on our physical and mental health. As one of the world’s leading fungal community scientists, Dr. Ghannoum enlightens listeners with a wealth of knowledge and research on this very important topic. Dr Mahmoud Ghannoum is the Director of the Integrated Microbiome Core and the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He has been called the leading microbiome researcher in the world; by The Washington Post, and has published over 450 papers on his research on how bacteria and fungi impact our health. What we discuss… 2:27- Gut-brain axis 3:42- Your body communicates to you 5:51- The connection between the gut biome and depression 8:33- What should we be doing? 17:28- Fungus and bacteria within us 19:45- Is over-sanitization better? 21:43- Do things in moderation 25:07- Toxins in our soil 28:11- Building friendly gut biomes 30:34- The gut, brain, skin connection 35:38- Sexual organs and our microbiome 40:25- Listen to your body & be a critical thinker 45:19- Gut connection and autism 53:55- Stress and the microbiome 55:44- Fungus plays a role in our environment 58:29- Mushroom supplements To learn more about Dr. Ghannoum… Website: BIOHM Health | Gut Health & Probiotic Supplements Instagram: @dr.microbiom Facebook: BIOHM Health - Home | Facebook Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/exercisevault for a special discount eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Align Podcast, Dr. Zach Bush joins in to discuss the science behind healing the body physically, mentally, and spiritually even in the face of today’s health crisis and sometimes toxic environments we live in. Dr. Zach enlightens listeners with alternative healing modalities and ways to ascend physically and spiritually in order to live an optimal and abundant way of life. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Zach Bush MD is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. Dr Zach founded *Seraphic Group and the nonprofit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health. What we discuss… 3:54-4:13- Deconstruct harder & digging deeper 4:50-5:04- You are writing this story 6:03-6:15- Opportunities that the universe brings 7:00- Complexity vs. simplicity: Be willing to be shifted 8:10- Health comes from within 11:48- Why Dr. Bush chose to study endocrinology 14:20- Chemicals in our food and our environment 17:46- Genetics of fear and guilt 19:09- What are viruses? 26:39-The purpose of a fever 30:57- Life needs more life 32:30- Let go of judgements, fear, and guilt & embrace abundance 37:11- Technology is an accelerator 39:54-Is everything around us a hologram? 41:28- We are all God energy 49:28- Let go of judgement 54:19- The draining of our life force 1:00:24- Another dimension we’re missing in allopathic medicine 1:02:12- The intersection between human health & food systems 1:04:36- Life is regenerative and there is a generative force on this planet 1:05:30- Stories from hospice work and lessons for life 1:14:17- Hormone therapy and its effect on health and the endocrine system 1:17:37- Connecting with indigenous wisdom To learn more about Zach Bush… Website: zachbushmd.com Facebook: facebook.com/ZachBushMD/ Instagram:@zachbushmd Twitter: @DrZachBush Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/exercisevault and use... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are sexual pleasure and aging both forbidden topics of discussion? Why are people so hesitant to discuss these pertinent topics when it brings about so much enjoyment and gratification in life? In this week’s episode of Align Podcast, Dr. Amy Killen joins in with a fun and educational approach to sexual health, anti-aging, and discusses taboo topics related to sexual pleasure and sexual optimization. Dr. Amy Killen is a Board Certified Physician and leading expert in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Killen also speaks internationally and trains physicians about PRP and stem cells, sexual longevity, and skin health. What we discuss… 4:14- Why do people see Dr. Amy? 5:58- There’s more going on! 7:17-Stem cells...what do they do? 9:24- Injecting stem cells into genitals 10:13- Root causes of erectile dysfunction 12:39- Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy, & Sexual Healing 13:56- What does working with Dr. Amy look like? 15:22- Nitric oxide, blood flow, and erectile dysfunction 20:51- Stress states and aging 21:50- Allopathic vs. holistic medicine 28:56- Shame and genitalia 31:17- Normalizing talking about sexual health 33:09- Emotional connection to sexual health 44:31- Prostate massages...should men do it? 46:14- Testosterone levels and ejaculation 46:48- Clitoral injections and its’ association with increased sexual pleasure 48:52- The “G Spot” 50:09- How does one get to know their vagina? 53:38-Decreasing the likelihood of prostate cancer To learn more about Dr. Amy Killen… Website: https://dramykillen.com/ Instagram:@dr.amybkillen Related links: alignpodcast.com/emf and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 10 percent off eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Storey is a writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher, lifestyle design expert who shares transformative principles of health, addiction recovery, and spirituality, and the host of the top-rated The Life Stylist Podcast. Luke’s spent the past two decades refining the ultimate wellness lifestyle. His teachings combine primal health, and ancient spiritual practices with the most cutting-edge natural healing, and consciousness-expanding technologies. He has tenaciously applied the results of his field research and used them to not only completely transform his own life but also the lives of thousands of fans and followers through his various media channels, and speaking engagements. One of the things that he has uncovered over the past two decades is the harmful effects EMFs have on our overall health and wellness. He has made it priority, and has gone to the extremes, to minimize his exposure to EMFs and has even created a course educating us on how to do the same. In this episode, we are going to dive deep into EMFs, educating you on what they are, where we are being exposed to EMFs in our day-to-day lives AND what you can do to reduce your exposure. NEXT STEPS: Get access to Luke’s EMF course now: www.alignpodcast.com/emf Use code ALIGN for 10% OFF. LINKS MENTIONED: Try LMNT’s electrolytes out for FREE: www. drinkLMNT.com/align. Get 10% off BiOptimizers Mag Breakthrough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been going to the gym for years, working out with trainers or taking gym classes, but not seeing the results you want? This week, Dr.John Jaquish and I talk about controversial ideas that go against the grain of what many people are doing inside gyms and dispel myths of the traditional fitness methodologies. Dr. John discusses ways to improve your fitness outcomes by utilizing his unique, scientific-based approaches and his proven methodologies in order to get the fitness results you want! Dr. Jaquish has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. He is a notable scientist, inventor, and author. He is the founder of the X3 System, best selling author of the book, Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time, So is Cardio, and There’s a Better Way to Have the Body You Want. Dr. John is also the founder of OsteoStrong- the most effective bone density building medical technology, which is now partnered with Tony Robbins. What we discuss… 6:56- The inefficiencies in standard human fitness and focusing on a different approach 8:46- What is variable resistance training and why does it matter? 13:41- Who is using the OsteoStrong methods and why are they using it? 22:41- More about OsteoStrong scientific 26:10- How much training is too much training? How much training is not enough training? Tying Dr. John’s methodology of OsteoStrong and X3 into this equation. 33:31- Training with greater force to trigger greater gains 37:47-Why rest is important in building muscle 44:57- Does visualization in strength training work to produce results in your body? 52:51- Setting goals, standard education, and lessons learned in goal setting 54:51- Success at a deeper level: Material success vs. deep internal success 58:05- Decluttering your life by purging unnecessary material items around your space 59:05- Everchanging version of self and growing throughout life 1:03:37- Stepping into the empowered version of yourself 1:08:36- Thoughts on love and fear 1:15:02- Community and connection and its correlation to health To learn more about Dr. John… Website: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/ Instagram: @drjaquish Related links: eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/ali... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost two hours in a cylinder filled with 700 kilograms of ice cubes seems like an impossible feat. To climb the highest and coldest mountains in the world, in only shorts, you have to be almost superhuman. And a half marathon barefoot running through snow and ice?! Yep, it might sound unbelievable, but it’s nothing but true. You know what else? You can do this too! Wim Hof has several breathing exercises and cold-water training that made him able to deliver this performance. It begins with proper breathing. Wim is able to hold his breath with ease for over six minutes while his entire body is submerged underwater. Coldwater, obviously. It’s possible for everyone. The base lies in proper breathing. Through proper breathing and training, you can train to hold your breath longer and make conscious contact with your heart, autonomic nervous system, and immune system. It also has a positive influence on your blood circulation. Next step: Confrontation with the cold. After the breathing and meditation exercises, your body and mind will be prepared for the next challenge: the confrontation with cold. Through certain exposures to the cold, you can make your body stronger. You can start now by practicing this at home! For example, take a cold shower after a hot one. This will train the tiny muscles in your veins to become more flexible. As you progress you can even sit, walk, or run through the snow and ice. More importantly, this helps your body prevent future diseases To learn more about Wim… Website: wimhofmethod.com Instagram: @iceman_hof Related links: insidetracker.com/align for 25% OFF the entire Insider Tracker store drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought there was "good" anxiety? This week, Dr. Wendy Suzuki and I talk all about the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of anxiety. She explains how to approach anxiety, the thoughts behind it, the tools to use to take control of your anxiety and take back your life! We discuss her research while writing her new book, Good Anxiety, and how important mindset is and the effect of physical activity on the brain. Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. Her major research interest continues to be brain plasticity. Wendy is passionate about teaching, exercise, and supporting and mentoring up-and-coming scientists. What we discuss… 2:32- What was the reason for writing your book? 4:04- What is the difference between good and bad anxiety? 6:56- What is stress inoculation? 10:54- How to think about stress and stress responses 15:42- Did anything surprise you during your research on stress 19:24- The effects of physical activity on the brain 23:10- The effects of meditation on the brain 25:44- What happens to one’s physiology during the stress state? 33:14- Is there truth in the research of the smile effect? 40:51- Tools to use for fixing anxiety and joy conditioning 48:04- How to change your mindset to a joy bias 51:48- How does one begin to engage more into implicit memories? 54:40- What was the root of your social anxiety? To learn more about Dr. Wendy… Website: wendysuzuki.com Instagram: @wendy.suzuki Related links: insidetracker.com/align for 25% OFF the entire Insider Tracker store drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about running 100 miles? Zach Bitter has, multiple times. In this weeks episode of ‘Align Podcast’, I interview running extraordinaire, Zach Bitter. He has broken multiple World and American running records, and has ran hundreds of races. We discuss all things running, injuries, foot strikes, stamina, motivation, mindset, and experiences. Zach and I discuss the mechanical aspects of running, how training and diet works while getting ready for an ultra marathon, and what started his career and passion for running! Zach has competed professionally in ultramarathons since 2010. Zach has broken both World and American Records, as well as won three national championships. Zach has competed for Team USA’s World 100km Team on three occasions. Zach is the current 100 Mile World Record Holder (11 hours 19 minutes 13 seconds), the current 12 Hour World Record Holder (104.88 miles), the 9th Fastest Time Recorded on the historic JFK 50 Mile Course and the three time National Champion (50 mile ‘12 & ‘15 100km ’14). With his many achievements, he is the expert on running long distances and coaching runners all of the world. What we discuss… 1:14- Are you a freak of nature? 3:30- Running as the most injury prone exercise 5:29- What are the foundational bullet points for a person to go out and run a marathon? 10:17- Different runner’s foot strikes 15:03- What is your opinion on minimalist shoes & barefoot running? 20:53- How does relaxation take part in your marathons? 31:27- Have you had perceived pain or injuries during your races? 36:07- Do you have any advice for those struggling with mental limitation? 38:55- How do you explain pain disappearing while running? 43:20- Do you have anything else you master & put a lot of time into? 45:00- What did the beginning of your career look like? 50:08- Did you use running to fill some type of void? 56:43- How do you coach someone who is unmotivated? 1:01:17- What thoughts come up in your head while running 100 miles? 1:06:24- What does a typical week of training look like 1:09:48- Other runners breaking Ben’s records 1:14:40- What makes your training different than others? To Learn More about Zach Bitter Website: https://zachbitter.com Instagram: @zachbitter Related links: insidetracker.com/align for 25% OFF the entire Insider Tracker store drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about the intricacies of the water you drink? This week’s episode of ‘Align Podcast’ we discuss everything water. We get into all of the intricacies of water filtration devices, the origins and sources of different water, spring water, filtered water, distilled water, it is a highly nuanced subject and can make a massive difference in your athletic performance, your recovery. Robert gets into some very interesting research on the various impact on different illnesses as well. This conversation gets into topics that are happening in the world presently in various ways, we get into deuterium depleted water and what exactly that is, which water filtration system is best for you, and so much more. Robert Slovak is the primary pioneer in the production of reverse osmosis water and is the expert on deuterium depleted water. He is an international water scientist and is regarded as one of the world’s foremost water experts. He devoted himself to the science of water after life-altering experiences. He took his astronautical and mechanical engineering degrees and decided to pursue the research of reverse osmosis with his brother Jack. The dynamic duo were considered the early developers of Reverse Osmosis technology. What we discuss… 5:06- Finding the Passion for Water Science 9:04- Growing Up Enthralled with Science 12:42- Control and Censorship 19:04- 9/11 as a Inside Job 23:50- Tesla Technology 26:01- Who is forbidding the advance of hydrogen cars? 26:41- Contacts with Extra Terrestrial 31:24- Best Science at this Time 33:37- Where did the water come from on Earth? 34:50- Creation v. Evolution 45:20- Human Regulation 46:47- Magic of Sea Water 50:02- Isotonic Water Solutions & Blood Transfusions 53:48- What is Ketone? 57:08- What is structured water? 1:06:03- Benefits of Exclusion Zone Water & Radiation 1:11:10- Water Vortexing 1:14:14- What fixes radiation? 1:22:24- Aging and Keeping Energy 1:26:04- Deuterium Depleted Water 1:36:20- How to get & consume Deuterium Depleted Water? To Learn More about Robert Slovak Website & Company: Water & Wellness Instagram: @robtslovak Related links: insidetracker.com/align for 25% OFF the entire Insider Tracker store drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices