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Align Podcast

Aaron Alexander alignpodcast.com
Welcome! I'm Aaron, host of the Align Podcast. Understanding your mind and body can be confusing, this podcast will help by combining ancient wisdom with modern science to better know yourself. New here? Start with these episodes: Byron Katie, Bruce Lipton, Aubrey Marcus, Gabor Maté, Robert Sapolsky, Chris Williamson, Robert Edward Grant, Dr. Perry Nickelston, Wim Hof, Peter Crone, James Clear, Zach Bush, Teal Swan, Dr. Mike Israetel, Gabby Reece, Laird Hamilton, Marianne Williamson If you love this podcast, I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram, @AaronAlexander
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Episodes

Peter Crone: Mind Architecture, Ayurveda, Science of Life| Ep. 241

Peter Crone is a thought leader in human potential and performance. He devotes his life to sharing insights and strategies to live an inspired life and thrive by awakening new levels of awareness. Peter helps redesign the subconscious mind that drives human behavior, performance, and ultimately all results. He has worked with entertainers, more than 200 professional athletes across multiple sports, as well as leaders of global organizations. Peter’s commitment is to sharing his pioneering perspe...

Aug 26, 20191 hr 2 min

Cavin Balaster: Traumatic Brain Injuries, Psychedelics, Neurological Health | Ep. 240

In 2011, Cavin sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, was comatose for 12 days. and given less than a 10% chance of recovery beyond a persistent vegetative state. After relearning to eat, walk, and talk, he began a journey to improve the standard model of neurorehabilitation. This conversation was recorded in the mountains of Colorado under the rain, enjoy the soothing sounds... Find Cavin on Instragram Start becoming stronger, more flexible and pain-free with the 5-Day Movement Challenge Le...

Aug 19, 20191 hr 10 min

Amy Baldwin: Anal Stimulation, Sex Work, Flirting | Ep. 239

Amy Baldwin is a Sex and Relationship Coach (trained in the Somatica® Method ), Certified Sex Educator, lead educator for Uberlube , as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop . Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats....

Aug 12, 20191 hr 27 min

Shaman Durek: Spiritual Body, Shamanism, Shaping Your Environment | Ep. 238

Shaman Durek is a Los Angeles-based spiritual guide and gifted healer. As a Shaman, He acts as a mediator or “bridge” between the spiritual and physical planes, applies ancient spiritual wisdom, coupled with decades of devoted study and practice, to help bring success, happiness, and healing into people’s lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 20191 hr 8 min

Mimi & Alex Ikonn: Building a Brand, Healthy Relationships, Vipassana Meditation | Ep. 237

Mimi and Alex Ikonn are two of most authentic, kind and successful couple of people I've had the opportunity to come across individually. It's an extra bonus to bring them together into one conversation which spans entrepreneurship, relationship insights, law of attraction and creating inner peace. Alex is the co-founder of the 5 Minute Journal which I've used and gotten huge value from in my own life and Mimi co-founded Luxy Hair which they've recently successfully sold. They are both highly su...

Aug 02, 20191 hr 10 min

Paul Chek: Origins of Christianity, God, Chakra System | Ep. 236

Paul Chek is a world-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness. For over thirty years, Paul’s unique, integrated approach to treatment and education has changed the lives of many of his clients, his students and their clients. By treating the body as a whole system and finding the root cause of a problem, Paul has been successful where traditional approaches have consistently failed. Paul is the founder of the C...

Jul 22, 20191 hr 20 min

Katie Wells: Psychobiology, Systems for Success, Dental Health | Ep. 235

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC , a mom of six with a background in journalism, she took health into her own hands and started researching to find answers to her own health struggles. Her research turned into a blog and podcast that turned into an amazing community. Katie has written over 1,500 blog posts, 3 books , and was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and wellness. This conversation was vulnerable, scientific and silly at times. Enjoy! Say hi to Katie on Instagram Tell me what...

Jul 16, 20191 hr 1 min

Lori Harder: War of Art, Inner Voice, How to Relate | Ep. 234

Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. She has grown two multi-million dollar businesses as a successful entrepreneur and network marketing professional. She is also an author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, who offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. Through her books, unique coaching methods, and programs, she has helped...

Jul 08, 201958 min

John Romaniello: Finding Your Voice, Overcoming Depression, Power of Writing | Ep. 233

John Romaniello, one of the most highly regarded experts in the fitness industry, has written for several publications, from Men's Health to Fast Company, and has been featured on programs such as Good Morning America. He's also the New York Times Best-Selling Author of Man 2.0 Engineering the Alpha: A Real World Guide to an Unreal Life: Build More Muscle. Burn More Fat. Have More Sex. Grab his book here! Or say hello to John on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Jul 01, 201959 min

Sue Hitzmann: Mental Warfare, Developmental Patterns, Fascia | Ep. 232

Sue is the creator of the MELT Method®, a simple self-treatment technique that helps people get out and stay out of chronic pain. A nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist, and founding member of the Fascia Research Society, Sue is the author of the New York Times bestselling book The MELT Method , which has been translated into eight languages and helped over 200,000 people lead a healthy, pain-free life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Jun 23, 201945 min

Kyle Kingsbury: Psychedelic Research, Healing Brain Trauma, Finding Focus | Ep. 231

Kyle Kingsbury is a retired UFC fighter, Director of Human Optimization at Onnit, profound psychonaut and one of my best friends. This conversation digs into all things psychedelic research, childhood development and brain health. It was recorded at Onnit HQ in Austin TX, enjoy! Find Kyle at @Kingsbu on Instagram Try a FREE bottle of Alpha Brain at Alignpodcast.com/alpha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 16, 20191 hr 2 min

Max Lugavere: Balancing Hormones, Stages of Grief, Meaning of Genius | Ep. 230

Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life . He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life . Lugavere appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show , the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company , CNN, and the Daily Beast , has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Sh...

Jun 10, 20191 hr 5 min

Dr. Stuart McGill: Spinal Hygiene, Healthy Adaptation, Anthropometry | Ep. 229

Dr. Stuart McGill has played a large influence in developing my perspectives on spinal mechanics and self-care over the last decade. He is a professor emeritus, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts...

Jun 03, 20191 hr 16 min

Dr. John Demartini: Human Behavior, Neuroplasticity, Mind-Control | Ep. 228

Dr. John Demartini is a world renowned specialist in human behavior, a researcher, author and global educator. He has developed a series of solutions applicable across all markets, sectors and age groups. His education curriculum ranges from corporate empowerment programs, financial empowerment strategies, self-development programs, relationship solutions and social transformation programs. His teachings start at the core of the issue, addressing the human factor and range out to a multitude of ...

May 27, 201948 min

Lauren Roxburgh: Psychosomatic Medicine, Relieving Stress in the Mind-Body | Ep. 227

Lauren Roxburgh is a best selling author, internationally renowned wellness educator and speaker, frequently dubbed “The Body Whisperer.” Roxburgh is the go-to writer and expert on all things fascia, alignment, the mind-body connection and movement medicine and regularly works with Hollywood’s A-List along with some of the greatest athletes and surgeons on the planet. Named the “Body Alignment Pro” by Vogue , Lauren has also been listed as one of the 8 Tech Pioneers to watch by Entrepreneur maga...

May 23, 201957 min

Gabby Reece: Meaning of Success, Stress Hacks, Lessons of Motherhood | Ep. 226

Gabby Reece is considered one of the greatest women's beach volleyball players of all-time. As though that wasn't enough, she's also a successful model, actress, writer and fitness expert. This episode was recorded over the phone (apologies for the audio quality) and was one of most insightful explanations of success, motherhood and self-development I've had. Enjoy! Learn more about what Gabby has been up to at www.xptlife.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 13, 201939 min

Emily Fletcher: Meditation for Better Sex & Productivity | Ep. 225

Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva, the creator of The Ziva Technique and regarded as the leading expert in meditation for high performance. The New York Times, The Today Show, Vogue and ABC News have all featured Emily’s work. She’s been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch and recently released her book, Stress Less, Accomplish More. She's one of the most genuine humans I've had the opportunity to record with and I'm excited to bring this conversation to you! Find Emily at zi...

May 07, 201944 min

Dr. Chris Ryan: Antifragile, Wealth Paradox, Civilized to Death | Ep. 224

Dr. Chris Ryan is the writer of the best-selling book 'Sex at Dawn' and the soon to be best-seller 'Civilized to Death'. He is one of my absolute favorite thinkers on all things anthropology, sexuality and the this strange human experience. Visit him at https://chrisryanphd.com/ Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 20191 hr 6 min

Daniele Bolelli: Power of History, Meaning of Freedom, Play | Ep. 223

Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-American writer, university professor, martial artist, and podcaster based in Southern California. He is the author of several books on philosophy, and martial arts, including On the Warrior's Path. I'm grateful to call him a friend and honored to bring this expansive conversation to you! Visit him at http://www.danielebolelli.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 21, 201949 min

Kelli Tennant: Radical Honesty, Autoimmune Disease, Ayahuasca | Ep. 222

Kelli Tennant has had a fascinating journey through elite athletics and superficial validation on national tv to being bed-ridden with what was a mysterious illness. She's been through countless doctors and diets and has come to understand chronic illness in a way few do and shares some tools she's learned along the way. I greatly enjoyed having this conversation with Kelli, enjoy! Check out the Ceremony Wellness Podcast and learn more about Kelli at kellitennant.com/ Learn more about your ad ch...

Apr 15, 20191 hr 3 min

JP Sears: Emotional Intelligence, DMT, Body Language | Ep. 221

JP Sears is a best-selling author, podcast host and YouTube celebrity for his hilarious Ultra-Spiritual parody videos. I truly value JP's contribution to the world and am grateful to share his insights here! This conversation was recorded in JP's back-yard under the influence of far too many Topo Chicos. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 08, 20191 hr 5 min

Dr. Jack Kruse Round Table II: Bioelectricity of Movement, Re-Balancing Your Neurochemistry | Ep. 220

I have a treat to share with you today: four of the world’s foremost biohacking experts getting vulnerable at the end of a long day and asking each other the questions that most people don’t even know they should be asking. We have friend of the show Dr. Jack Kruse, a neurosurgeon, the CEO of Optimized Life, and our front lines against the onslaught of EMFs. Then we have Luke Storey , also know as the Life Stylist and one of the most personable, intelligent podcast hosts and bio-hackers you'll c...

Apr 02, 201956 min

Dr. Mercola: Sun Myths, Infrared Light, Cold Plunges | Ep. 219

Dr. Joseph Mercola a multiple time New York Times best-selling author and one of the most important disruptors in the health-care space. He has been passionate about health and technology for most of his life. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), he treated thousands of patients for over 20 years. This conversation gets into the myths we've heard since we were kids about the dangers of the sun and the value of cold exposure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 26, 201953 min

Dr. Laura Berman: Laws of Attraction, Sexual Energy, Tao of Sex | Ep. 218

Dr Berman is the world’s leading expert in sex, love and relationships. She earned two Masters and a PhD degree from New York University and has spent the last several decades helping individuals and couples around the globe love and be loved better. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Berman is the award winning host of the nationally syndicated show, Uncovered Radio with Dr Laura Berman . She’s been honored with a Gracie Award for Best Talk Radio Show Host and recently was named one of Ra...

Mar 21, 20191 hr 14 min

Ben Greenfield: Power of Silence, Sight & Sound Effects on Physiology | Ep. 217

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 is a Spartan SGX certified coach, was voted as NSCA’s Personal Trainer of the year in 2008, and was named by Greatest as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness in 2013 an...

Mar 14, 201952 min

Erwan Le Corre: Human Zoo, Hallucinogens, Optimizing Rest | Ep. 216

This conversation was recorded after a Movnat and Align Band workshop at Movnat Denver in front of a live audience of movers. Erwan Le Corre is the founder of “MovNat”, a synthesis of his long-term passion for real-world physical competency, his love of movement in nature, his extensive knowledge of Physical Education history, and his personal philosophy of life. He believes it is everyone’s universal and biological birthright to be strong, healthy, happy and free. He calls this state of being o...

Mar 07, 201940 min

Kaj Larsen: Psychological Surgery, SEAL Stories, Adaptability | Ep. 215

Kaj was an award winning correspondent and producer for CNN. His on-camera career began in 2005 when he covered the war in Afghanistan for Current TV. At Current TV Kaj helped develop the Emmy Award winning Vanguard Journalism series. He was the first journalist to bring the issue of waterboarding to the public by having himself waterboarded on TV. He broke the media silence on Somalia by being the first western TV journalist in Mogadishu in over a decade. He has since gone on to report from war...

Feb 28, 20191 hr 14 min

Gil Hedley: Fascia, Pain Exploration, Foreskin Restoration | Ep. 214

Gil Hedley, PhD, is the founder of Somanautics Workshops, Inc., providing professional continuing education to both physicians and allied health professionals for the past 16 years and is one of the most world's foremost experts on human dissection. He is the author of Reconceiving My Body, which explores how transformed perspectives can alter our embodied experience. He has also written numerous feature articles for Spirituality and Health magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Feb 21, 20191 hr 3 min

Dr. Alan Christianson: Liver Health, Adrenal Reset, Metabolism Reset | Ep. 213

Alan Christianson is a New York Times Bestselling Author and a Phoenix, Arizona-based Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He is the author of the Adrenal Reset Diet, the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Thyroid Disease, and Healing Hashimoto’s – a Savvy Patient’s Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 201957 min

Carl Paoli: Mental Control, Masks of Fitness, Why We Move | Ep. 212

Carl Paoli is the author of the best-selling book, Free-Style, which breaks down the fundamentals of what it means to move well. Carl is an entrepreneur, speaker, world-renowned movement coach and one of the leading voices in the fitness industry. We get into the power of breath, the meaning of movement and a lot more. This was recored at his home in San Francisco, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 06, 201958 min
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