Have you ever felt like you couldn’t be yourself because of what other people would think? In today’s episode of Align Podcast, entrepreneur and health motivator Shaun T tells us all about his experience growing up and raising children as an openly gay man. We discuss the difference between heteronormative and queer relationships and the lack of education surrounding the subject. We also talk about the issue with traditional gender roles and how those can affect our romantic expectations. If you...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 24 min
In this episode of Align podcast, JP Sears tells us all about his thoughts on gender ideology and feelings of identity. Why is this generation more inclined to express themselves? Is it because the world is a safer place to do so or because we’re indoctrinated to do it? We also start a debate around truth, freedom of speech and the value of censorship. We then go on to discuss the extent to which our actions are a reflection of our childhood learnings and whether we can identify the real heroes ...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 25 min
In this episode of Align podcast, I speak with the brilliant Terry Wahls about all things surrounding the nervous system and how we can care for it. She explains why we need mitochondria and what our bodies require to have a healthy balance. We talk about what it actually means to have an autoimmune disease, how they happen and what factors may affect it. We also discuss the definition of pain, how we can regulate it, the evolution of our dietary habits, and how humans thrive with diverse food d...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Have you ever questioned your purpose in life? In this episode of Align podcast, I speak with one of the brightest minds on the planet, Jonathan Pageau. We talk all about the deeper sense of purpose in this life and how to feel more fulfiled, the meaning of religion and why it matters and whether we really need a God. We also discuss the difference between Christianity and spirituality, all the ways in which we practice self-sacrifice and worship and the dangers of relying on psychedelics. Ultim...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of Align Podcast with Gerald Pollack, we talk all about the different types of water and whether water can have memory. Gerald tells us about the ‘fourth phase’ of water and how this relates to the research between water and DNA. We also discuss how important easy water is for us and how this can increase the energy in our bodies. We question everything we know to be true about water and whether what we have been taught by textbooks is truly accurate. Gerald Pollack received his ...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 50 min
Have you ever felt constricted by society to have a certain type of relationship? In today’s episode with Stefanos Sifandos, we talk all about sex and relationships. We explore why humans are inclined to cheat, the nature of our communication and whether an ideal style of relationship actually exists. Social constructs can often dictate what we believe to be right, but we don’t always have to follow the norm if it doesn’t work for us. We also discuss the true meaning of infidelity, the key facto...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Have you ever felt guilty for fantasizing about having sexual relations with somebody that wasn’t your partner? You’re not alone. In this episode of Align Podcast, Wednesday Martin and I talk about all things sex. We discuss the myths around sex, monogamy and gender roles, the way we engage in modern relationships and why divorce rates are so high. We also explore what Heterozygosity is, the difference between pleasure and reproduction and how no kink is too weird if you’re into it. So if you’d ...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of Align podcast, Matt Maruca and I talk about all things light. What is it, where does it come from and how does it affect our everyday lives? Light plays a really important part in our physical and mental health. It can alter our physiology, sleep, pain levels, sensitivity and even sexual function. We just need to learn how it associates with the human organism and how to balance our intake of it. We also discuss the villainization of the sun, how it relates to our existence, a...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Have you ever thought about which muscles control the rest of your body? In this episode of Align podcast, Dj Murakami and I discuss how you can increase your body strength and understand your range of motion. We also talk about how important the jaw’s role is when it comes to our posture and how everything in the body is connected. We find out how we can start cultivating our own jaw to release tension in the body, maximise our global strength and find the power to change our face structure thr...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Have you ever asked yourself what effect the weather can really have on our moods? In this episode of Align podcast, Ginger Zee and I discuss the negative connotations surrounding mental health and the effects this can have on someone who is struggling with a mental disorder. Ginger shares her own personal experience with suicide and what we can do to create a better future for ourselves. We also talk about the similarities between our minds and the weather, how climate relates to our moods and ...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Have you ever wondered what methods you can use to feel and move better? In this episode of Align Podcast, Jose and I talk about why and how he developed GOATA, the mathematics behind it, and how it helps people train to get out of pain. We learn how traditional methods differ from the rules of ancient geometry and how slow-motion videos can analyze your movement patterns and assess what you need to improve to keep your body healthy. He then explains what it means to ‘recode’ your body, the diff...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Have you ever asked yourself what it means to have a good life? In this episode of The Align Podcast, Chase Jarvis and I talk about how our agency and our connections with other humans influence our experiences in life. We also discuss the definition of creativity and how we can foster it daily, the importance of movement and play and how our actions can sometimes matter more than our thoughts. Chase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and one of the most influe...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Do you ever wonder why we feel pain and how to deal with it? In this episode of The Align Podcast, Dr. Adriaan Louw and I talk about pain and the factors that influence it, including the connection between the brain and why our perception matters. We also discuss how to teach people on how to deal with pain, how to calm our nervous system and how our nervous system affects our reaction to pain. Adriaan is an adjunct faculty member at St. Ambrose University and the University of Nevada Las Vegas,...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Lorimer is Bradley Distinguished Professor in Clinical Neuroscience, Foundation Chair in Physiotherapy and Director of IIMPACT in Health at the University of South Australia. His main interests are persistent pain and other protective feelings. His research group investigates pain in humans, from cognitive and behavioral experiments to clinical trials and implementation studies. He has authored over 350 scientific articles and seven books. He has received international awards for his contributio...
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Ever wonder what happens if you stop wearing shoes and go about your life…barefoot? In this episode of the Align podcast, Graham Tuttle and I chat about foot freedom and how it directly impacts life. We talk about the different ways to unpack the feet and the common mistakes when doing it, as well as, peripersonal space. Plus, Graham explains what Plantar fasciitis is and the treatment options available to help reduce symptoms. Lastly, we touch on how we measure safety through the amount of mone...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Do you ever have a sudden fear of not having enough time left in your life? In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr. Zach Bush and I chat about the divergence of humans from nature, the function of this split, as well as the effects of this split in our society now. We also talk about the relationship between art, and “play” with medicine. We touch the process of healing our past traumas as well as the core idea of intrinsic health. Lastly, we talk about the idea of looking past the obsolete id...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Do ruminating thoughts regularly disrupt your sleep and keep you awake at night? In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr. Ethan Kross and I chat about how to effectively deal with chatter, and self-criticism. We also talk about high individualism as well as our relationship with others and our thoughts towards them. Lastly, we also touch on having internal dialogues to switch our overall perspective in life. Ethan Kross, PhD, is one of the world's leading experts on controlling the conscious mi...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Ever wonder what happens to our body if we skip carbs for long periods of time? In this episode of the Align podcast, Michael Brandt and I chat about ketogenic diet, how we can fully reap the benefits of it and where to naturally get ketones exogenously. We also chat about sugar addiction and insulin spikes, how ketones can be used both in facilitating body restoration and in keeping satiation and MCTs. Michael Brandt is the CEO and co-founder of Healing Via Modern Nutrition (HVMN). He’s an avid...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Ever wonder what someone is thinking when they flex their eyelids? Or purse their lips? In this episode of the Align podcast, Vanessa Van Edwards and I chat about the science of people. Without even realizing it, we constantly give away what we are thinking in our heads through our body language. Vanessa explains what the most common cues may mean and she also explains how we can adjust our social interactions based on our readings of people. Vanessa is Lead Investigator at Science of People. Sh...
Jul 26, 2022•58 min
How can we make our society more equalitarian, fair, and empathetic? In this episode of the Align podcast, Steven Kotler and I chat about species die off and how the current circumstances we find in our world may be contributing to the human species die-off. Steven also shares with us if there is really any evolutionary value to hate and how it can be used as weapon by humans. Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flo...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Do you ever wonder how the stories you tell yourself are impacting your reality? In this episode of the Align podcast, Angus Fletcher and I chat about how the human brain is predisposed to create and tell itself narratives that fit with its hopes and fears and how these stories we tell ourselves influence our perception of life. We also chat about why a human brain will always outperform artificial intelligence, the origins of technology, and what will happen if we fail to go beyond the “selfie”...
Jul 14, 2022•54 min
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 co...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 33 min
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 ...
Jun 30, 2022•2 hr 11 min
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, Too...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min
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...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 Se...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 intimac...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min
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 tolera...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min
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 ...
May 12, 2022•41 min
