In today’s episode of The Align Podcast, David Spiegel and I talk all things hypnosis. From the positive effects it can have on our physiology to the dark sides of the practice. We also discuss the relationship between our minds and bodies and whether we’re able to restructure our perception of pain and stress through thought. David tells us about the power of breathing for our brain activity and how it can act as a self-soothing practice. We also get into the meaning of trauma, how to overcome ...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this week’s episode of the Align Podcast, Khalil shares his experiences with addiction, abuse and his eventual journey to sobriety. He also dives into how the traumatic experiences in his life shaped him to be the person he is today. We talk about the meaning of intimacy, the power of therapy and the importance of healing our inner child. We also discuss the societal stigmas around crying, how the ego can negatively influence our decisions and whether the law of attraction actually exists. At...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 447
In this episode of the Align Podcast, Humble the Poet and I have a meaningful conversation about building relationships, understanding vulnerability and how to live up to our truth. We also discuss the concept of Sikhism and the 5 thieves of life. Do we rely too much on dopamine, approval and validation? Humble the Poet delves into the importance of finding inner peace and being mindful of society's influence on our desires. Once we stop judging our own behaviours, we can become more compassiona...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 446
In this episode of The Align Podcast, Paul and I discuss the endocrine-disrupting chemicals in our homes, their impact on our health and how to avoid them. We also debate the real meaning of cholesterol and what you can do to improve your cardiovascular fitness. Paul emphasizes the need for intuitive eating to improve our lives and the health implications of fake meat. We also talk about ‘ghost poops’, why humans may fear their own nature, and how different types of underwear can affect our geni...
May 18, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 444
In this episode of The Align Podcast, Kute Blackson and I unlock some of the deepest knots that we might have within ourselves around limiting belief systems. We discuss what could be blocking us from the things that we want and how the truth can reveal our purpose in life. We also define what it means to surrender and the importance of it in unlocking our lives. We then talk about the role our ego plays in our lives and how we may be unconsciously blocking ourselves from love. KUTE BLACKSON is ...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 443
In this episode of the Align Podcast, Boyd tells us how African safaris can relate to the journey into our own lives. He also emphasizes how important it is to connect with nature for our personal well-being, especially in a world where technology is dehumanizing us on many levels. Boyd shares his personal experience with trauma and how he embarked on a healing journey through transformational practices and doing the work. Join us as we discuss what it means to be human, how to live towards the ...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 442
In this episode of the Align podcast, Danny and I dive deep into psychedelics, intimacy within oneself, and our relationships with others. We talk about the masculine and feminine energies, how they differ and their importance in our lives. Danny also shares his personal journey on how he found his truth, opened himself up to love and was able to let go of the past. We also discuss toxic masculinity and how to overcome our insecurities. Danny Morel is an entrepreneur turned life coach and spirit...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 441
In this episode of the Align Podcast, Thomas and I discuss the biochemistry of what happens with nutrition, movement and exercise science. We get into the psychosomatic components of health, fitness and how to develop a sustainable relationship with food. Thomas shares his story of how he lost 100 pounds in a year and how he managed to change his perception of who he was in a constructive way. We also talk about fasting, what it means, how humans seek community around food and how that contribut...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 441
In this episode of The Align Podcast, we talk all about how to create a healthier lifestyle through movement. We discuss how you can start to change the way you breathe, how to regulate your nervous system and how to improve your cognitive function. Kelly and Juliet also share how they keep their communication healthy and how relationships significantly affect our physiology. We also touch upon the importance of sitting on the floor, how transformative walking can be, and how we can create a com...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 440
In this episode of The Align Podcast, Danielle and I dive deep into our emotions, what they mean and how to tap into our consciousness. We debate the masculine and feminine energies and how each of us has a different right of passage when growing up. We then discuss the ego, what it means and how it differs from wisdom. Danielle also tells us how her perception of the heart shifted over the years, what the best kind of therapy is and how to be your healthiest self. Danielle LaPorte is a member o...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 440
In this episode of the Align podcast, Steven and I talk about what it means to get older and the myths around ageing. We also discuss how we can develop wisdom, where it exists in the brain and how we can access it as we get older. Steven tells us about how you can age more healthily by staying creative, spending time in nature, nurturing social connections and more. We also touch upon the misconceptions about trauma and its benefits. If you want to find out how to thrive in your older years, gi...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 439
When is the last time you called your friends? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Daniele and I talk all about the loneliness epidemic and how little it's talked about amongst men in particular. We discuss how we should rebuild the foundations of our society in order to make it easier for people to express themselves and release their emotions and how physical communication varies between cultures. Daniele also touches upon the ‘friendship recession’ and whether capitalism pushes us towards s...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 438
In this episode of The Align Podcast, Blu and I talk about some of the deepest and most meaningful aspects of the human experience. We discuss how crucial it is to learn about emotional intelligence, non-violent communication and self-exploration. Blu also tells us about her experience with hearing loss and how that played into feelings of loneliness and insecurity. She expresses how important it is to become aware of one’s powers and learn to love ourselves for who we truly are. We also delve i...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 437
How many real connections do you actually have in your life? In this episode of The Align Podcast, Neeta Bhushan and I talk all about moving through the hard things in your life and having a deeper understanding of your emotions. We discuss the loneliness epidemic within our society and how to combat those feelings of isolation. We also speak on our experiences with anxiety, how our body holds all of our deepest wounds and how we’re able to connect to those in order to heal. Neeta also shares he...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 436
In this episode of The Align Podcast, I talk with the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel car racing and serial entrepreneur, Danica Patrick. She tells us all about her journey as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how her career might have affected her experience of femininity. We speak about the stigmas surrounding gender roles and sexuality and how important it is to be in touch with both our feminine and masculine energies. We also discuss our emotional connecti...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 435
In this episode of The Align Podcast, we talk all things pelvis. From why certain people experience leaking to how we can improve our pelvic mobility. We discuss how we don’t move enough in our day-to-day life, what effects that may have on our health and what exercises we can try to strengthen our pelvic floor muscles. We also explore the relationship between the pelvic floor and the respiratory diaphragm and how regularly shifting resting positions can highly benefit us. Sara then tells us abo...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 434
In this episode of The Align Podcast, Louisa Nicola and I go deep into how we can enhance our cognitive function, our life longevity and the overall regulation of our nervous system. We discuss how important the mind-body connection is and how this can be strengthened through movement and other practices. We then tap into loneliness, how it plays a vital role in our emotional health and whether it could be the primary factor contributing to human happiness. Louisa also discusses the dangers of a...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In this episode of The Align Podcast, we talk about all things nutrition and the connection between our psychological state and our physiology. Chris tells us about the psychosomatic relationships of our cultures, our minds, and our biology. We debate whether everything we know about nutrition is actually true and discuss the importance of human connection and touch on our health, especially after the pandemic. We go over how to live a healthy life, why we exercise and how how to mix ancestral w...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of The Align Podcast, human behaviour expert John Demartini tells us all about emotional intimacy and how to open up your heart to love. We also discuss what it really means to live a good life and how comparison can cause imbalances in our perception. We talk about the differences between love, infatuation and grief and what it really is we miss after losing someone or something in our lives. John also reveals how to define your personal values and how to truly find purpose in y...
Feb 02, 2023•56 min
In this episode of The Align Podcast, we talk all about intimacy, opening up to love and the fears that may block us from doing so. We also discuss what it really means to heal our emotional wounds and whether our partners should be responsible for holding our childhood trauma. John tells us all about the masculine and feminine essence and how everybody needs an integration of both to reach the perfect balance. We also touch upon sex, healthy communication and navigating grief. John Wineland is ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of The Align Podcast, we talk about all things sex and most importantly, pleasure. Dr Laurie Mintz explains what an orgasm actually is, why it’s so important and how it differentiates between men and women. We then go on to discuss the orgasm gap and why it’s so prominent within our society. We debate how the patriarchy, body image issues, sexual trauma and cultural pressures ultimately play an important part in our sex lives. Dr. Laurie is the author of two popular and highly ac...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This episode of the Align Podcast is a little different. Scott Berman and I talk all things ‘Darkness Retreat’. We discuss what it is, its origin and why people, including myself, decide to take part. We go over all the mental and physical benefits of a darkness retreat as well as the struggles and fears it might bring up. I share my personal experience, how I wish I prepared and why it was unlike anything I could have ever imagined. Scott Berman is the founder of Sky Cave Retreats - the first d...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min
A couple of months ago I attended a darkness retreat and shortly after, some life events catalyzed me to embark on a journey of somatically based therapy which has turned into one of the most impactful shifts of my life. This episode provides my personal experience with therapy as well as an overview of different approaches and suggestions on how and why to begin the process of unpacking stored trauma within the body. And, BIG NEWS: we're are doing a MASSIVE GIVEAWAY!!🚨 ($10,000 value) Enter to...
Jan 08, 2023•25 min
In this episode of the Align podcast, Psychology expert Gabor Maté tells us all about trauma, how we can define it and how we can solve our internal psychological wounds. We explore the relationship we have with ourselves and others and what it truly means to be vulnerable. We also speak about the repression of our emotions, the essence of human nature and whether evil really exists within people or in the nature of their actions. A renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is high...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Here's a simple list of my biggest lessons from 2022, consolidated down to 20 minutes and 7 lessons. Happy new year! Exercise generosity (like a muscle) daily - what you give comes back multiple-fold Practice compassion for yourself and those around you daily - without it you’ll always feel like a guest in your own heart. Create space daily to listen deeply to your internal self as well as those around you - everything you need is with you now. Intimate relationships are of the most powerful and...
Jan 01, 2023•24 min
In this episode of the Align Podcast, Lorin Kren talks all about intimacy and how to develop trust within yourself and your relationships. We discuss how romantic relationships are the deepest and most spiritual paths to understanding ourselves and our past traumas and question why we might be afraid to open up. Lorin also shares his thoughts on how to protect our partners from our own wounds, interpreting the meaning behind our emotions and knowing when to ask for help. Lorin Krenn is an intern...
Dec 29, 2022•57 min
Did you know that the average human attention span is now 47 seconds? In this episode of The Align Podcast, Dr Gloria Mark tells us all about our attention span and how social media has increased distractions, affected our screen time, and altered our relationships with people. We tackle questions like “Is there a limit to how much information our brains can take?”, “Do we use short attention spans to avoid our feeling?” and “How can we reclaim our attention abilities?”. Find out how technology ...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Have you ever wondered where all your thoughts and memories are stored in your brain? In this episode of The Align Podcast, we talk all about the anatomy of the brain, our minds and how they affect our relationships with others and the world around us. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor also shares her experience with suffering a stroke and how she managed to regain control of her brain. We speak about the dangers of psychedelics, what we can learn from a schizophrenic brain and how the four different charac...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of the Align Podcast, Connie Zack tells us all about Infrared saunas. We go through the differences between traditional Finnish and infrared saunas and how our bodies react to each one. We then discuss the incredible health benefits that infrared can provide us and all the ways in which we can detoxify our bodies through them. We also talk about sound therapy, light healing and how to optimise your sleep through this process. Have a listen for a truly enlightening conversation! C...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of the Align Podcast, Manoj Dias and I dive deep into the fundamentals of Buddhism. We break down its principles and discuss how these can be implemented in our daily lives. We also talk about the concept of suffering. Why do we suffer? Do we chase pain? And how can we reduce it? Dias also shares his personal meditation practices with us and how we can better understand our minds and increase our levels of awareness. If you want to find out more about getting in touch with your h...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 21 min
