Align Podcast

Should cannabis be illegal? Is cannabis simply an escape? Does smoking it frequently makes us a “dud”? Should there be guilt and shame around using it? Or is cannabis a healing mechanism that allows you the opportunity to go deeper within yourself and become more in tune with the world around you? In this episode, gust Eben Britton shares the history of cannabis, the truth behind cannabis, and how we can use it with the right intentions to seek a higher perspective and return to our true self. Eben is a former American football offensive tackle who played six seasons in the NFL. His football career provided him with an in-depth, firsthand experience of dealing with immense pain and trauma which led him to learn and cultivate practices that allowed him to heal and restore. This is what led him to cannabis and since then he has become an expert on the topic. Cannabis has allowed him to seek hidden truths and bring him back to himself. What we discuss: 4:30 - How Eben became a cannabis advocate 9:00 - Why cannabis is one of the most misunderstood plants 10:00 - Cannabis history, war on drugs, it's useful effects. 20:00 - The endocannabinoid system in our bodies 23:45 - The history of weed 27:00 - Propaganda and demonizing cannabis, why hemp farming was shut down, and the underworld that was created. 35:00 - Cannabis mythology 41:00 - My experience with cannabis vs. alcohol 43:00 - How cannabis is a mirror showing you a reflection of yourself 46:00 - Why cannabis isn’t always an escape 48:00 - How cannabis associates you with what’s truly real 55:00 - The Bible as a psychedelic experience 57:00 - Cannabis as the first step into plant medicine 1:01:00 - How and why Eben started with cannabis Find more from Eben: Instagram: @edsbritton Website: ebenbritton.com Podcast: The Eben Flow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are less in touch with their bodies―and especially their breathing―than ever before. And ironically, people who take pride in taking care of their bodies actually put themselves at greater risk. Why? Because they’re asking their body to take on next-level demands, but failing at life’s most essential skill: efficient breathing. Proper breathing is the world’s most powerful biohack. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Belisa Vranich shares how we can master our breath to unlock more strength, greater endurance, sharper precision, faster recovery, and ultimately optimize our lives. Belisa is a clinical psychologist, author of Breathing for Warriors, founder of The Breathing Class, and is here to give you a step-by-step guide on how to biohack your breath. Find more from Belisa: Instagram: @drbelisa Book: Breathing for Warriors Website: thebreathingclass.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disclaimer: This isn’t your typical Paul Saladino podcast episode on the Carnivore Diet. I’ve had him on the podcast before where I challenged him on the topic. This conversation is more focused on how food has effected human evolution, why our brains are shrinking, the actual cause of visceral fat, what it would take to actually get the nutrients you need through plant-based foods. Plus, during the episode, he pulls up an assortment of different graphs and charts to validate his points which I found beyond fascinating. Be sure to watch the episode on YouTube as well to view. One thing I respect about Dr. Saladino is the extensive research he does before putting his viewpoints into the world. I know for many people, believing we should only be eating animal-based foods sounds like the unhealthiest thing we could do for ourselves. Although, Paul has extensive studies to back up his claims and also does not believe you need to eat 100% animal-based to reap the benefits. And another disclaimer, he does not believe only eating conventional animal foods and muscle meat attributes to a healthy diet. And in the episode, he explains why. I believe Dr. Saladino to be an important figure in the wellness community as he challenges the general narrative of nutritional dogma. He is completely going against the grain of most accepted modern concepts of having a balanced nutritional diet and goes more towards an ancestral approach utilizing animal-based foods for our nutrition. What we discuss: Dr. Saladino's thoughts on wearing masks Human evolution and the impact of consuming animal foods The evolution of human brain size and what contributes to the change Nutrients for developing a bigger brain The B12 myth The nutrients found in animal foods that we can't find in plant foods Evolutionary inconsistencies Issue with plant oils How fats act as hormones What happens when we eat Linoleic acid. Carbs don't cause diabetes or metabolic disfunction How to avoid visceral fat 3 steps to get rid of it The worst mistake in human history Goal with the carnivore code Best and worst vegetables you could eat (you'll be surprised!) Be sure to checkout the newest version of his, The Carnivore Code, here. Listen to our other conversation on the Carnivore Diet here where I give him a good challenge on his beliefs behind consuming an animal-based diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us run on an endless string of vague goals and should-haves, with true, empowering change always just out of reach. Many of us feel stuck in our day-to-day routine, without the proper tools to break the mold and live our best lives every single day. David Nurse, a renowned life optimization coach of more than 150 NBA players and CEOs, knows it doesn't have to be that way. His key is to make mindful mindset pivots that allow you to shift your perspective by incremental yet powerful degrees, which is what we discuss in this episode. But, we also dive into a deep conversation on Christianity. What is God? Is there a Heaven and a Hell? What about Adam and Eve? David and I have two opposing viewpoints and challenging each other brings about an interesting conversation. What we discuss: 08:55 - What is an NBA Optimization Coach? 11:30 - The Enneagram Personality Test. 14:40 - We have 50,000 self-talk thoughts, 80% are negative. How to flip! 15:50 - Redefining what words actually mean. 17:25 - Where do negative thoughts come from? 18:00 - How to get out of the slump. 24:00 - How comparison can be good. 26:20 - Where does the drive come from? 27:45 - The recipe for a driven individuall. 29:45 - What is God? 30:30 - Thoughts on different religious cultures? 32:15 - Heaven and Hell? 33:55 - Where do they exist? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are you the way that you are? Were you born this way or have you conditioned yourself to be this way? Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D is here to answer this pressing question. Dr. Lipton is a stem cell biologist, author of The Biology of Belief, and an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. H has spent decades examining the mechanisms by which cells receive and process information and his findings have radically changed our understanding of life–showing that genes and DNA do not control our biology. What does control our biology? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Lipton explains how our consciousness, not our DNA, ultimately determines our biology and how our bodies can be changed by retraining our conscious thoughts. What we discuss: 08:05 - Three different culture-mediums 09:50 - Why our brain is the chemist of our lives 12:45 - Your consciousness is creating your biology 14:40 - Concept of manipulation. 15:00 - The brain is a computer, everything is programmable 18:15 - Delta consciousness 21:00 - Epi-genetics. 22:45 - We are in charge of the genetics. We are not victims. 23:15 - Consciousness is creating your experiences. 25:20 - Concious mind manifests wishes and desires. 28:30 - Programming in the sub-concious mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our food is getting cheaper and cheaper, but at what cost? Not only are our current farming and food processing practices and systems deteriorating our health, but it's causing even more harm to our ecosystem. The question at play in this episode is how can we create food for ourselves in such a way that actually restores the health and vitality of the soil of which we are producing our food? In this episode, I am joined by Anya Fernald who has the asnwer. She is the founder and CEO of Belcampo Inc., a family of companies that encompasses Belcampo farms where they humanely raise organic meat (which I believe produces the highest quality meat I have ever come across in my life). Belcampo focuses exclusively on regenerative farming practices, which means it restores the land it uses rather than deteriorate it. Anya is a brilliant woman and I was in complete awe throughout the entire interview learning from her about our food, where it comes from, and the impact it has on our environment. What we discuss: How we have “perfected” nature 5:00 The interconnectedness of nature (How we solve one problem but create another): 13:00 The different roles of animals: 18:30 How animal digestive systems work and how it’s integral to our ecosystem: 21:30 Eating non-socially acceptable parts of animals 23:30 Shocking foods fed to animals: 29:00 Animals in Confinement vs. Pasture-raised: 30:00 Why cow farts are harmful to the environment: 32:00 What is regenerative farming: 33:00 What happens when you farm on marginal land: 40:00 Is regenerative farming scalable?: 41:00 The shift in mentally that needs to happen in the value we place on meat in our diet: 47:00 Anya’s tips for what our first steps should be 53:00 Check out Belcampo here. Follow Anya on IG here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with Jamie Kilstein who is the host of the Fuckups Guide to Self-Help, as well as a well-known stand-up comic and Jai Jitsu fighter. Jamie shares the root of his humor, why weirdness is something you should accept and love about yourself, and his journey towards building more self-awareness. Plus, we dive into the divide in our country when it comes to social movements and political stances and how harsh each side can be towards each other. What We Discuss: Jai Jitsu Controversial comedy Accepting your weirdness Meditation Why the US is so divided right now Being a political flipflopper Online fighting Find more from Jamie: Podcast: A Fuckups Guide to Self-Help Instagram: @thejamiekilstein Twitter: @jaimiekilstein Joe Rogan: #1031 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are a species that–whether we want to face it or not–is on it’s way to becoming extinct and this earth will carry on with or without us. So the great question Michael and I explore in this conversation is how can we pull ourselves back from all the noise so that we are able to hear the signal? Michael believes the answer to this question is shifting the way we live by reverting back to ancient ways, techniques, and worldly views. What does that mean? Download now to find out more. Michael is a social entrepreneur focused on building movements for social impact. As a Fulbright Scholar, he studied community-building strategies in Sri Lanka, where he lived and researched for two years. As a member of the Board of Directors of Sarvodaya USA Michael worked intimately with Sri Lanka's largest social movement and NGO, Sarvodaya, serving 11 million people across 15,000 villages. Since that time he has traveled and worked to build global movements. What we discuss: The collective vs. Individual way of living: 6:00 Shifting the way we live to preserve humanity: 20:00 Michaels shamanic experience: 34:00 Using psychedelics 37:00 RIghts of passage: 42:00 Find more from Michael: Instagram: @michaeltrainer Podcast: Peak Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I am joined by Harry Grammer, who is by far one of the most important figures I have had on the podcast and one of the most important conversations I have ever shared. Harry discusses the primary roots of oppression, injustice, and racism that exists in the United States. There are a lot of layers. It’s not as simple as putting one blanket statement on a cardboard box and going out and yelling about it. There is a deep injustice happening among our fellow human beings and it is our duty to uncover it. Harry is an activist, scholar, and poet and founder of New Earth, an organization playing an integral part in reforming the juvenile justice nationwide system. In 2017, Harry was honored as a CNN Hero and in 2018 selected as an inaugural Obama Foundation Fellow. Harry is an invaluable character with invaluable information to share. I hope my conversation with Harry will help you begin to peel back the layers. What we discuss: African American, people of color, or black? 4:30 The appropriate response for white people during this movement: 6:30 The difference between the BLM Movement and BLM organization: 13:30 How oppression and prejudice are highly adaptable: 16:00 The issues of our prison system: 18:30 Defunding the police: 24:00 Is posting on Instagram enough action? 28:30 Must-read books and must-see movies: 30:30 The history of Jim Crow: 35:30 The progress made between 1865 and now: 40:30 Our justice system is a scary beast: 49:30 How do we stop “othering” each other?: 53:30 The Pygmalion Effect: 55:00 My experience with being arrested 1:01:00 Henry’s perspective on the system and how it needs to change: 1:04:00 How to can we support the movement? 1:20:00 Find more from Harry: newearthlife.org Harry's TedTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you think you’ve heard everything Max Lugavere has to say about the Genius Life, I’m guessing you haven’t heard this. We go deeper than his brand-new book and take a look into how Max lives his personal Genius Life. We not only discuss his brand-new book, The Genius Life, but also dive into how he has navigated through the events of 2020, the music he creates (did you know he’s a musician?), and all things mind and body because that’s what this podcast is all about. Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, as well as The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary, which is his newest book. He is also the host of the #1 Apple Podcasts Health podcast, The Genius Life. What we discuss: How posting only your “best side” can be a form of violence to others 4:30 Max’s experience navigating through the coronavirus: 8:00 Statistics on obesity: 18:00 What inflammation does to your body: 20:30 The three H’s that define good health: 28:00 Common nutrient deficiencies: 29:45 Max’s personal journey as a musician: 34:00 Dealing with trauma: 49:00 Mastering your voice: 55:00 Find more from Max: Website: www.maxlugavere.com Instagram: @maxlugavere Book: The Genius Life Podcast: The Genius Life Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about Black Lives Matter. Some people believe protesting and posting on social media is the most effective way to bring about change in our country, although I believe the most effective way is to become better educated on exactly what is happening, as well as have open dialog and honest conversations to help better understand. In this episode of the Align Podcast, I'm joined by Robert Fergusson who shares his experience growing up as an African American with the racism and injustice in our country. He also shares his approach to supporting the movement and his best advice for how we can make an actual change. I cannot thank Robert enough for providing me with a new perspective on the movement. I hope you enjoy the conversation and find it as beneficial as much as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with fitness influencer, Nimai Delgado, who shares his interesting journey through life from being an American raised in a Hindu community to becoming one of the most prominent vegan bodybuilders in the industry. We begin our conversation discussing the foundations of Hinduism and Niami’s view on God. Niami explains what it was like growing up in Southern America as a Hindu and how he made a personal shift from, “sharing less to fit in more” to embracing his full self. We also dive into his journey from being a vegetarian, to actively deciding to never eat animal products again. Niami explains common mistakes vegan’s make, as well as his best advice for thriving on a plant-based diet. After listening, you will not only be left with greater knowledge on a vegan diet, but you will also be left with a new perspective on embracing your difference in a world where you feel pressure to follow the norm. Find more from Nimai: Instagram: @nimaidelgado Youtube: Nimai Delgado Podcast: Generation V Website: veganfitness.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation with Lindsey Simcik, we dive into the simple practices Lindsey incorporates into her life for connecting deeper with her higher self. She gives a beautiful explanation for each practice and provides you with a clear guide on how to implement these practices into your daily life. We touch on the topics of overwhelm, releasing feelings, finding tranquility, and being authentic. As well as discusses the practices of shadow work, channeled writing, gratitude, and vision boards. If you’re looking to develop a new daily routine for connecting with your higher self, you will leave this conversation with countless ideas as to how to do so. What we discuss: Overwhelm: 0:30 Shadow Work: 8:30 Releasing feelings and finding tranquility 12:00 Channeled writing: 16:00 Finding a daily habit that connects you to your higher self: 19:30 Gratitude practice: 22:00 Vision boards: 27:00 Embodying how expansive you are 30:30 Communicating authentically: 37:00 Being 100% yourself in relationships 40:30 Find more from Lindsey: Podcast: almost30.com | @almost30podcast Instagram: @lindseysimcik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, special guest Mike Wasilisin talks about the power of embracing pain. We chat about how everyone has the ability within them to achieve whatever it is they want to achieve and how everyone can live an unbelievable life that is free from pain. But in order to get there, we need to endure the pain, as it's a necessary part of growth, both physically and mentally. So instead of avoiding the pain, we need to steer towards it to live the life we want for ourselves. Mike is the founder of MoveU, a step by step method for helping you develop positional presence, a state of whole-body symmetry where you’re constantly observing, and correcting your body’s position with your muscles to achieve balance and strength. Prior to MoveU, Mike had a clinical practice that led him to work around the clock, with no room for a personal life. Realizing this isn’t the life he wanted for himself, he dedicated every free moment to building the life he truly wanted that allowed him to commit to his higher purpose: inspiring the world to transform pain into a powerful mind and body. Find more from Mike: @moveU moveu.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, I chat with returning guest Dr. Christian Gonzalez on the happenings in the world right now. We discuss: Are the numbers screwed? And why are they screwed? Are face masks actually effective? Is quarantining the best solution flattening the curve? Is a vaccine the ultimate solution? Is over-sanitizing helping or hurting our immunity? What are alternative measures we can be taking to strengthen our immunity? Why is our free speech being taken away? It’s important to note this is a conversation and not to be taken as hard facts. Now more than ever it is important for you to question everything you hear, do your own research, and take everything with a grain of salt. Although, I hope this conversation provides you with a new perspective and challenges you to rethink and question what is happening in the world today. Dr. Gonzalez is a naturopathic doctor who earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Rutgers University and his Medical Doctorate at the University of Bridgeport's College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez's previous episode on the podcast: Dr. Christian Gonzalez: Gut Biome, Meaning of Cancer, Fecal Transplants | Ep. 242 Find more from Dr. Gonzalez: Instagram: @doctor.g_ Podcast: Heal Thy Self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I am joined by a good friend, Luke Storey, who shares his wisdom cultivated through overcoming his personal addiction and trauma and developing his higher self. We begin the conversation discussing the topics of the current situation with tech senatorship, Luke’s outlook on pollution and why we pollute the earth, and the effects 5G and radiation have on our bodies. We then dive into a deep and meaningful conversation on why we become addicts, how to break our cycles of addiction, the karmic effect of how we live our lives, and how it ties into our spiritual evolution. Luke Storey is a motivational speaker, kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, world-class biohacker, host of The Life Stylist Podcast, and founder of the world's premier online fashion school for stylists, School of Style which he founded in 2008. Luke’s spent the past twenty-three years developing and refining the ultimate wellness lifestyle, based on the most transformative principles of primal health and ancient spiritual practices, while at the same time embracing 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. What we discuss: Tech censorship 2:00 Polluting the earth 6:00 5G and radiation 11:00 Addiction and trauma 23:00 Karma and our spiritual evolution 55:00 Find more from Luke: @lukestorey lukestorey.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, Jim Kwik and I have a conversation on the three senses: sound, touch, and sight. We discuss how you are born with these powerful tools but the majority of us never get trained on how to use and develop them effectively. We also discuss how these powers relate not only to our overall wellbeing but also to our cognitive performance and physiology. This episode will give you a clear guide on how to tap into the power of sound, sight, and touch, to change the way you interact in the world and more importantly, the way you interact with yourself. Check out Jim's new book: Limitless Follow Jim on Instagram: @jimkwik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with my dear friend, Byron Katie, who shares invaluable insight into living in the present moment. Through this conversation, you will have a deeper understanding of how our unhappiness, stress, and anxiety all stem from our lack of living in our now. And through simply shifting our perspective to the moment we are living in, we are able to experience our life to the fullest. We also dive into how to come to terms with our death, un-trapping ourselves from the story we are living in, and many more mindfulness nuggets you don’t want to miss. About Byron Katie: In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing, Byron Katie woke up one morning to a state of constant joy that has never left her. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts, she suffered, but that when she questioned them, she didn’t suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Her simple yet powerful process of inquiry is called The Work. The Work consists of four questions and the turnarounds, which are a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. When you question a thought, you see around it to the choices beyond suffering. Katie has been bringing The Work to millions of people for more than thirty years. Her public events, weekend workshops, five-day intensives, nine-day School for The Work, and 28-day residential Turnaround House have brought freedom to people all over the world. Byron Katie’s books include the bestselling Loving What Is, I Need Your Love—Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy, and A Mind at Home with Itself. For more information, visit thework.com. What we discuss: Why we are so serious. 1:30 Duality vs. Unicity 2:30 Katie’s 10-year depression 5:00 Having a timeless state of mind 8:30 Being trapped in our story 14:00 Steps for coming to terms with our own death 25:00 Addiction 38:00 Trauma 42:45 Find more from Byron Katie: thework.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you think about why you do what you do, why you see the world a certain way, and why you’re unable to create change within yourself? In this episode of the Align podcast, Kyle Thiermann and I have a deep conversation that will change your viewpoint on how you approach multiple aspects of your life. We answer the questions... Why do we hold ourselves back from success? And why do others of us go after success at any cost? How can we meet our enemy where they are? And why is it important to befriend your enemy? How can we have more empathy for others? And why don’t we have empathy in the first place? What is the best way to create change in the world and in other people? Kyle is a Patagonia Surf Ambassador, producer, freelance journalist, and host of the podcast, The Kyle Thiermann Show. Kyle is also the co-creator and producer of The Motherf*cker Awards, a satirical awards show that aims to create corporate accountability through comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know up until the age of five, the interaction between our movement and gravity is subconscious? After the age of five, we begin to "learn" how to use our muscles, which is an incredible disruption to our relationship with nature. In this episode of the Align podcast, I chat with well-known movement expert, Dr. Nicholas Romanov, on the biomechanics of movement and why it's essential we realign with gravity to prevent injury and move optimally. We go further than just movement, and also dive into how our emotions, perception, and vibrations all correlate to the way we move. Dr. Nicholas Romanov is a two-time Olympic coach and creator of the Pose Method, an essential guide for all runners seeking to go faster and farther without injury. What we discuss: The General Movement Theory (00:00) How we disrupt our natural movement (4:00) How to unlearn how we have been taught to move (8:00) Actionable steps to come into relationship with gravity (9:00) The POSE method (12:15) The benefits of learning to run on ice (13:00) Heal striking (15:45) Why cushioning your heals when running increases injury (18:00) What natural actually means (19:00) How to align with gravity (20:00) The definition of emotion (25:00) How postural patterns affect how a person thinks and feels (29:00) Dr. Romanov upbringing in the Soviet Union (32:00) How Dr. Romanov became an elite athlete (36:00) The evolution of fitness (38:30) The dangers of micromanaging your nutrition and health (40:00) The Central Governor Theory (46:30) Perception in relation to your body (50:00) Our emotional vibrations (55:00) Find more from Dr. Nicholas Romanov: posemethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, world-renown poet, In-Q, shares his deepest thoughts on universal issues of love, loss, forgiveness, transformation, and belief, based on his new book Inquire Within. Through our conversation, he provides us with a unique perspective in which we can see and think about ourselves and the world. The new light In-Q shines on our lives will help us learn to stop getting in our own way and tap into our authentic selves. Find more from In-Q: Book: Inquire Within Website: in-q.com Instagram: @inqlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Yoga has never been about the stretch, it’s always been about your reaction to the stretch.” In this episode of the Align podcast, guest Seane Corn, celebrated yoga teacher and activist , shares a deep, gut-level understanding of our highest self through yoga philosophy. She shows that spirituality and yoga have nothing to do with a mat, or stretching, or sweating, but everything to do with changing our perspective and waking up. Her thoughts and lessons shared in this episode will encourage you to heal, evolve, and change the world. What we discuss: Karma Reaching enlightenment Boredom Living out the true definition of yoga Experiencing trauma Repressing emotions Accessing your inner child The benefits of therapy Speaking with your “unconscious” self Psychedelics Feeling “whole” and split at the same time Find more from Seane: Book: Revolution of the Soul Website: seanecorn.com Instagram: @seanecorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a fascinating time we are living in. We can’t control what’s happening in the world around us, but we can control the perspective in which we view what’s happening. We can choose to look at it through the perspective of anxiousness and fear, or we can choose to look at it through the perspective of opportunity. In this episode, I walk through multiple different ways in which we can shine light on this commonly perceived dark time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The foods you choose to consume and the lifestyle practices you live out daily determine the quality of your relationships, the happiness you experience, and ultimately your fate. In this episode of the Align podcast, I chat with Dr. Terry Wahls, who is more than a doctor specializing in autoimmune conditions, but also a patient with a chronic, progressive disease. Dr. Terry was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in 2000, and by 2003 she had transitioned to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. It was clear that eventually she would become bedridden by her disease, and she made it her mission to forestall her fate as long as possible. From Dr. Terry’s direct experience, she shares her expertise on the connection between our diet and lifestyle and the quality of our lives. We chat about everything from the amount of love and loneliness we feel, to the amount of energy and vitality we experience, and the deep relationships we have in our lives. Dr. Terry Wahls is also a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College, the creator the Wahls Protocol diet, and the author of the Wahls Protocol book. What you’ll learn: How to mentally face and deal with chronic conditions/diseases The affects chronic conditions/diseases have on relationships The connection between love/loneliness and nutrition The affect a healthier diet has on the mentality of children Lifestyle factors that lessen the symptoms of chronic diseases A new approach to the Paleo diet A breakdown of the Walhs Protocol diet for autoimmune conditions Find more from Dr. Terry: The Wahl's Protocol @drterrywhals drterrywahls.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold showers and cold plunges are widely spoken about in the world of wellness, but are they really worth the pain and discomfort theyput you through? In this episode of the Align podcast, I dive into cold- exposure therapy–why it’s essential for optimizing your life, and how to do it properly to ensure you are reaping the full benefits. I also give you a deep explanation on brown adipose tissue, what it is and where it comes from, and the science-backed benefits of Wim Hof-style breathing techniques. What you’ll learn: Wim Hof breathing techniques The science behind holding your exhales The benefits of cold-exposure therapy Why you want more brown adipose tissue Why you need to place good stress on your body regularly How to easily set up a cold plunge at home How to perform a cold plunge for the greatest results Links discussed in this episode: Wim Hof: Inner Fire, Reversing Disease, Breathing 7-Minute Guided Breath-Work and Meditation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, Abel James and I have a deep conversation on a wide array of topics that all drive back to letting go your ego and becoming deeper in-tune with yourself–from toxic masculinity and our obsession with validation, to breaking through the materialistic world and Abel’s new book, Designer Babies Don't Get Scabies. Abel is a New York Times best-selling, creator of #TheWildDiet, host of the Fat Burning Man podcast, and an all-around quality person. This conversation highlights his wealth of knowledge and unique outlook on life that will help you optimize your mind, body, movement. What we discuss: Comparing the way different cultures eat Toxic Masculinity Burning out for validation Able’s new poetry book How poetry is within all of us Breaking through materialistic society Why you need to flip reality on it’s head The power of visualization Find more from Abel: @fatburningman fatburningman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, I talk you through a seven-minute breathwork and meditation practice that is perfect for helping you tune your nervous system and give yourself the rest you need. At the beginning of the episode, I first talk through how to sit properly while mediating, as well as explain how to properly perform the breathwork practice. This breathwork and mediation practice is great for helping you tune your nervous system and give you a reset any time throughout your day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Animal foods are clearly superior to plant foods in every way, shape, and form.” Do you agree with this statement? My guess is no. But if we all agreed on the same things, the world would be a very boring place. Regardless of your beliefs, it’s extremely important to explore all the different perspectives to gain a clearer understanding and deepen our beliefs. In this episode of the Align podcast, I'm joined by guest Dr. Paul Saladino, MD, who dives into the topic of the Carnivore Diet based off his new book, The Carnivore Code. If you have listened to a podcast on the Carnivore Diet before, trust me when I say this episode is unique. I asked Dr. Saladino challenging questions that provides you with information you have never heard on a podcast before. He gives an in-depth explanation as to why he believes eating animal foods, from animal meat, animal organs, and animal fats, are the richest source of nutrition. Most likely, you’ve been led to believe plant-based diets is the healthiest diet to live by. He demystifies this myth and gives you a step-by-step guide on beginning the carnivore diet. It’s very important to note, I don’t have a firm stance in what I believe is the best diet for optimal living. Please keep in mind that this episode is not a reflection of my personal perspective on nutrition. I enjoy standing on the side lines and watching the world leading health experts tee off on what they think is best. Find More From Dr. Saladino: Book: The Carnivore Code Website: https://carnivoremd.com/about/ Instagram: @carnivoremd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrity dog trainer and guest of this episode of the Align podcast, Tamar Gellar, discusses the wisdom and knowledge she has cultivated through dog training and shares how it can be applied to the lives of humans. We discuss a range of topics, including how our ability to accept and embrace pain increases the quality of our lives, how we are forced out of living our truth in today’s society, and the importance of connecting and aligning with our feelings. Tamar Geller is a New York Times bestselling author and as OPRAH says “A Life Coach for Dogs and their People”. “The Loved Dog” method that she created almost 30 years ago is based on the knowledge she acquired as an intelligence officer in the Israeli Special Forces, from the respect that she gained for the wisdom of nature during the time she spent observing wolves in the wild, and her devotion to personal growth. Tamar has transformed lives and impacted relationships not only for dogs but also of people, who gained insight into themselves and their loved ones while learning Tamar’s unique and mindfulness-based dog training method. Tamar has helped celebrity clients like Ben Affleck, Jon Stewart, Larry King, Ryan Seacrest, Julianne Hough, Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Anniston, Ellen DeGeneres & Portia DeRossi & of course Oprah, and many non-famous dog lovers, to have the most awesome dogs. What we discuss: The positive effects of “faking it until you make it” How we filter what we allow into our brains The power of noticing what we like and what we don’t like Connecting and aligning with our feelings How we are forced out of living our truth in today’s society How our ability to accept pain increases the quality of our lives The six needs of humans vs. the five needs of dogs Plant medicine Shifting your negative thoughts Feeling unworthy of love The process of coming back to ourselves The right way to communicate with our dogs and how the translates to communicating with people Best tips for training your dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hanging? That’s right, hanging! Allow yourself to hang from a pull-up bar, tree branch, playground, or anything that will support your weight, for 90-seconds every single day. I promise you, it will change your life! This episode of the Align podcast educates you on the power of hanging and decompressing your spine. I dive into the anatomy of your spine and how hanging helps to successfully bring it back into alignment, and what happens when you don’t. I also dive into the science-backed benefits of hanging. I explain not only how hanging improves your physical health, but how it also has a dramatic effect on your physiological health by bringing you a greater sense of confidence. Plus, I provide you with pointers on how to successfully incorporate hanging into your lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with Aubrey Marcus on all the shame and stigma that surrounds sex. Why do we feel shame? Why do we think we are doing something wrong? Why do we allow it to change the way we feel about ourselves? Aubrey shares his personal experiences with sex, as well as lessons he has learned and the wisdom he has cultivated through these experiences. Aubrey’s insight helps us break through our own sexual barriers, allowing us to enhance our own personal experience. Aubrey is a long-time close friend of mine, as well as the founder and CEO of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization, and is one of the leading health and wellness influencers in the industry, Aubrey and I discuss: Ketamine-assisted meditations Dealing with depression The connection between your relationship with your parents and your relationship with yourself Why we feel shame about sex Where sex stigmas stem from Thoughts on threesomes Stepping into your sexual phobias Using rejection as an opportunity for self love Aubrey’s best life advice Find more from Aubrey: @aubreymarcus onnit.com Find more from me: @alignpodcast alignpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To live your most optimized life, prioritizing meditation for at least ten minutes a day is essential. Countless people come to me saying “meditating is impossible” and I understand it’s a difficult practice, but I believe people make it much more difficult than it needs to be. In the episode of the Align Podcast, I break down three common mistakes you’re probably making when meditating that are preventing you from growing your practice. I truly believe, when these mistakes are addressed, meditation will not only become more tolerable, it will become extremely enjoyable. I also share three of my all-time favorite mindful quotes, and explain what each one means to me and how it relates to a mindfulness practice. Need help getting started with mediation? I share a simple meditation with you in this YouTube video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, I chat with world-renowned boxer, Tony Jeffries. Tony was the 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, 7 time national champion, and an undefeated professional boxer. Today, Tony remains active in the fitness industry, traveling the world as an international trainer, honing the skills of professional athletes, including UFC fighters, and sculpting the bodies of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. I believe Tony is the kindest, most open-hearted human, especially for being such a bad ass, and know you’re going to enjoy our grounded and authentic conversation on what it’s like to have an Olympic mindset. Tony gets vulnerable, sharing the mental struggles he faced, the mental shifts he needed to make, and the affect his mentality has on his life now. Tony believes mental preparation needs to come before all else, and claims the game completely changed once he made it his number one priority. Find more from Tony: @tony_jeffries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apparently there is a perception that I don’t have a ton of stress in my life. And to be honest, that is ridiculous! I experience stress almost every day. Although I have a handful of practices I prioritize that have helped lessen the impact stress has on me. When practiced, it gives me the opportunity to release built-up stress, and prevent more from building up within me. In this episode, I share my best tips for managing and reducing stress in your life. I don’t believe it’s possible to completely eliminate stress, but I believe by incorporating specific practices and activities into your daily life, it’s possible to lessen the control it has over your health and happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve gotten so far from what is central to us being human, making it essential for us to find our center again. Much of this has to do with letting go of our ego, discovering the practices that bring us silence within, and aligning our actions with our true selves. In this episode of the Align podcast, Micheal Trainer and I chat on a wide array of topics that ultimately boil down to how living authentically leads us to experiencing the greatest contentment, purpose and success in our lives. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who is serious about leveling up in their lives. Micheal helps you recognize the different ways in which you are living now and how they are pulling you out of alignment of who you are at your core. Plus, he gives you clear guidance on how to make the necessary shifts for aligning with your authentic self, as well as his formula on how to experience true success and contentment in your life. Michael is a social entrepreneur focused on building movements for social impact. As a Fulbright Scholar he studied community-building strategies in Sri Lanka, where he lived and researched for two years. As a member of the Board of Directors of Sarvodaya USA Michael worked intimately with Sri Lanka's largest social movement and NGO, Sarvodaya, serving 11 million people across 15,000 villages. Since that time he has traveled and worked to build global movements. What else we discuss: Ancient tools we need to return to utilizing The difference between having vs. being The problems that lie within the ego Why your actions must align with who you are Asking others for their aligned actions Why it’s important to connecti with the right people The power of volunteering Why commitment is essential What’s holding you back from experience true happiness and success How to return to your center Rights of passage Hear more from Micheal by checking out his podcast: Peak Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, I give you a step-by-step guide on how I prepare for every single one of my podcast interviews. Plus, I give you a full breakdown of all the equipment I use for recording. No matter what kind of interview you are conducting, I believe it’s beyond important to follow the guidelines I share with you to make your guests feel comfortable, respected, and prepared to give you their best knowledge. Whether you’re podcast interviewing, or simply having a conversation, using these tactics will improve your communication skills and ensure you get the most out of the person you are speaking with. If you have any questions on purchasing equipment, getting it set up, or on how I conduct my interviews, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram, @alignpodcast. The equipment I use: Blue Yeti USB Mic Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Stereo Headset Zoom H6 Six-Track Portable Recorder Behringer Microamp HA400 Ultra-Compact 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, I have a not so conventional conversation with Dr. Joel Kahn on plant-based nutrition. At his core, Dr. Joel Kahn believes that plant-based nutrition is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet. Although, the two of us dive into the precautions vegans need to take when eliminating animal products from their diet long-term. Having practiced traditional cardiology since 1983, it was only after Dr. Kahn’s own commitment to a plant based vegan diet that he truly began to delve into the realm of non-traditional diagnostic tools, prevention tactics and nutrition-based recovery protocols. These ideologies led him to change his approach and focus on being a holistic cardiologist. Sharing many of these ideologies in this episode, Dr. Kahn educates us on plant-based nutrition in a refreshingly non-biased light. What you’ll learn: Vitamin deficiencies in a plant-based diet Breaking the myth of protein deficiency How meat is degenerative for the body Environmental affects of vegetables vs. meat Biochemical affects of a plant-based diet How studies vegan and non-vegan diets are skewed How to recognize whether or not a specific diet is right for you A new syndrome: Red Meat allergy Getting ketotic on plants only Keto-friendly beans How your microbiome changes when you take meat out of your diet Effects of plaque build-up in the body The type of exercise the human body is built for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, I break down what my daily diet looks like, the beliefs I hold around nutrition, and my best advice for deciding what diet and nutrition practices are right fro you. This is a subject I typically stay away from, as I feel dietary dogmas are just like religious dogmas, and prefer to respect people's decision on what to put inside their bodies. But, enough listeners and followers have asked for an episode on what my diet looks like, so here it is! What I discuss: My diet My meal timing The benefits of Intermittent fasting The importance of diversity Other sources of nutrition outside of food Cooking practices for best nutrient absorption and digestion Foods I believe should be avoided My thoughts on the keto diet How to decide what diet is best for you Find more from me: @alignpodcast alignpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align podcast, Natalie MacNeil and I have a real, raw, and completely uncensored conversation based on her newest book, The Rituals. Having visited over 100 countries and exposed to countless different cultures, Natalie brings a compilation of rituals for experiencing more joy, activating our highest selves, releasing our emotional blocks, and cultivating wellbeing. Natalie discusses how the integration of these practices will allow us to experience a deeper connection with ourselves and true intimacy with our partners. Not only is Natalie one of my dearest friends, she is also an Emmy Award-winning media entrepreneur, bestselling author. She’s also the creator of SheTakesOnTheWorld.com, which is recognized by Forbes as one of the top sites on the planet for entrepreneurial women. Natalie is frequently quoted and interviewed in the media and has appeared in top media outlets like Glamour, TIME, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Entrepreneur.com, and more. What You’ll Learn: Breath work for releasing emotional blocks Finding movement through the inner wisdom of your body The power of opening your energy centers How to explore your sensuality Sex rituals for a deeper connection with your partner Plus more of Natalies life-changing rituals Find more from Natalie: Website: shetakesontheworld.com Instagram: @ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re someone who is striving to be proactive with their health, tune into this episode of the Align Podcast to learn more about floor sitting – one of the simplest things you can do to increase your vitality and longevity. Our hips, ankles, knees, spines, and the fluids throughout our body have been built upon movement, necessitated by getting up and down off the ground. Although in western societies, floor sitting is not a staple in our lifestyle. So here is where the problem lies…our body is like a home. If we make good use of the space, squatters will take over. Inside the body, the squatters will look like adhesions, calcifications, and inflammation. But, when we move our body through its full range of motion regularly, in ways it’s intended to be moved, we prevent the “squatters” from taking over. And when our knees, ankles, and hips can smoothly move through their full range of motion, it’s a clear indication of the vitality of the rest of our body. In this episode I discuss: How floor sitting will improve your life Studies backing up the benefits of floor sitting The affect floor sitting has had on different cultures How to include more floor sitting in your daily life How to sit on the floor properly How much time should be spent on the floor daily to reap the benefits Find more from me: @alignpodcast alignpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Perlmutter, world-renowned, board-certified neurologist and four-time New York Times bestselling author. The two of us dive into one of the most important topics we could discuss in this day and age: detoxing our mind. With the amount of technology, social media, and toxic foods we are exposed to daily, and our lack of exposure to nature, our minds are constantly being manipulated. All these pose serious risks to our physical and mental health, relationships, and even our ability to control our own thoughts. Plus, we find ourselves more lonely, anxious, depressed, distrustful, illness-prone, and overweight than ever before. Dr. Perlmutter refers to this as disconnection syndrome, which is caused by our modern lives pushing us into separating from our wellness, health and joy. Dr. Perlmutter walks us through the different elements associated with this syndrome and provides us with practical ways to break the cycle. To learn more, be sure to check out his new book, Brain Wash. What you’ll learn: The negative effects of technology and social media have on your brain and happiness How lack of sleep negatively effects your decision making and causes unwanted weight gain Scientific evidence proving the power of meditation The importance of nature and simple hacks for incorporating more into your life The importance of re-evaluating your priorities and how you spend your time A step-by-step guide for making your time spend online a healthy experience How processed foods rewires are brain effects our decision making The basics rules of eating for detoxify your mind Highlights from Dr. Perlmutter: “Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life, and has the information, but the problem lies in making the choice to live a healthy life. The ability to make that choice has been taken from us. It’s widely known that our eyeballs are being manipulated when we are online but what’s not as clear is how our diets have been manipulated. The addition of sugar, salt, and low-quality fat makes these foods more addictive by literally rewiring our brain. This rewiring affects our decision making, which locks us into making the decision to continue to consume these foods over and over again.” “Stress is a sure-fire way to lock yourself into your amygdala, the “fear-based” center of your brain, and block you from the pre-frontal cortex, the part of your brain that allows you to make better decisions, experience empathy, participate in life and plan for the future. So what’s the opposite of stres... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you become a crockpot of stress when stuck when driving or traveling? I’m guessing your answer is yes, and that’s why in this episode of the Align podcast, I break down my bullet proof principles for ameliorating these situations. You’ll learn how to align your travel to become healthier and more optimized when sitting in a car, airplane, bus, or train. I know when you apply these principles, you will successfully turn commute and travel into opportunities rather than a way of martyring yourself to get form place to place. It’s fascinating how deeply associated our physical patterns are with the way we think, the way we feel, and the way we perceive ourselves. When we are in the correct mechanical posture, it translates to how we act in the world. Since we spend so much of our time driving and traveling, it’s essential to improve our travel experience. What you’ll learn: The negative affects of driving and travel on your mind and body Correct posture for sitting in the car Quick adjustments to make to your car How to do isometric workouts The power of 5 minutes of movement Random hacks for easing the pain of airplanes Find more from me: @alignpodcast alignpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live our lives in boxes–going from our box house, to our box car, to our box office, just to go back to our box house. The boxes our society and culture have created for us cause us to live with such seriousness. Rarely do we move our bodies naturally and rarely do we allow ourselves to just be silly. It’s this seriousness and lack of natural movement that robs us of our health and happiness, and decreases the quality of our lives. In this episode of the Align Podcast, JP Spears and I have a conversation about how making simple changes like correcting our posture, being more playful and paying attention to our breath is the secret to our healing. JP Sears is a YouTuber, comedian, emotional healing coach, author, speaker, world traveler, and curious student of life. He is dedicated to empowering people to live more meaningful lives, as well as encouraging healing and growth through his humorous and entertainingly informative videos. Tune into the full episode for our deep thoughts, actionable advice and life-changing tips. What you’ll learn: Breathing techniques How posture has a direct effect on mental health What happens to your body when you don’t use it to its fullest How to perfect your posture and mobilize your body Why babies have perfect posture and what happens to it over time Why you need to be in relation to gravity and not fight it The effect playfulness has on your nervous system The different types of playfulness and how you can incorporate each one into your life How to get to the root cause of your seriousness How living more like a kid will change your life Find more from JP: Instagram: @awakenwithjp Twitter: @awakenwithjp Youtube: Awaken with JP Website: awakenwithjp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continually breaking new ground in integrative and functional medicine, Ann Louise Gittleman is a top nutritionist who was years before current trends like Paleo and Keto. She is internationally recognized as a pioneer in dietary, environmental, and women’s health issues. She is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of over 30 books on health and nutrition including diet, detox, women’s health, men’s health, perimenopause, menopause, beauty and the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, human body and brain performance coach, ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, professional Spartan athlete, anti-aging consultant, speaker and author of the New York Times Bestseller “Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life” (www.BeyondTrainingBook.com) Ben's articles, podcast and videos reach over a million unique views each month. Ben's blog and podcast are at www.BenGreenfieldFitness.com, every solution Ben recommends is at GetKion.com and Ben resides in Spokane, WA with his wife and twin boys. Visit Ben on Instagram Check out The Align Method book! Share your favorite takeaway ideas with Aaron on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum is one of the world's leading microbiome researchers and the scientist who named the mycobiome, our body's fungal community. He lectures at many institutions globally, including the National Institutes of Health, on the microbiome and his breakthrough research on probiotics. Learn more about Dr. Ghannoum Pre-Order The Align Method Book (Release 12/24) Tell me what you though about the episode on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Hill is one of the top peak performance coaches in the country. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology and continues to do research on attention and cognition. Research methodology includes EEG, QEEG, and ERP. He has been practicing neurofeedback since 2003. For more information on Dr. Hill or to inquire about Neurofeedback, visit The Peak Brain Institute Start the 5-Day Movement Challenge Pre-Order The Align Method book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell burst onto the MMA scene in 1998 during his UFC debut fight win against Noe Hernandez in UFC 17. His rise to UFC champion includes most notable TKO wins against Randy Couture (UFC 52 & 57), Tito Ortiz (UFC 47 & 66), Wanderlei Silva (UFC 79) and the KO win that catapulted him into UFC stardom at UFC 31 against Kevin Randleman. Chuck reigned as UFC World Light Heavyweight Champion for two years, defending his title five times. Visit Chuck on Instagram Visit Aaron on Instagram Start the 5 Day Movement Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Miller is a relationship coach and co-host of the True Sex & Wild Love podcast. Whitney was also awarded the title of Miss Texas United States 2012, and subsequently Miss United States 2012, and also happens to be a professional wake surfer. This conversation is quite vulnerable and was a pleasure to share, enjoy! Visit Whitney on Instagram Start the 5 Day Movement challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Will Cole, leading functional-medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert and course instructor for the world’s largest wellness brands such as mindbodygreen and goop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices