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Kute Blackson: What It Means To Surrender And The Power Of Truth | EP 444 May 11, 2023

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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 a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

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Boyd Varty: The Meaning Of Being Human, Overcoming Trauma And Learning To Say 'I Don't Know' | EP 443 May 04, 2023

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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 feeling and giving into the idea of "I don't know”.

Boyd Varty is the author of two books, The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life and his memoir, Cathedral of the Wild. He has been featured in The New York Times, on NBC, and in other media and has taught his philosophy of “tracking your life” to individuals and companies around the world.

Boyd is a wildlife and literacy activist who has spent the last ten years refining the art of using wilderness as a place for deep introspection and personal transformation. He grew up in South Africa on Londolozi Game Reserve, a former hunting ground that was transformed into a nature preserve by Boyd’s father and uncle—both visionaries of the restoration movement. Under his family’s stewardship, the Reserve became renowned not only as a sanctuary for animals but as a place where once-ravaged land was able to flourish again and where the human spirit could be restored. When Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years of imprisonment, he went to Londolozi to recover.

Boyd has a degree in psychology from the University of South Africa. He is a TED speaker and the host of the *Track Your Life* podcast.

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Danny Morel: Overcoming Toxic Masculinity And Finding Your Truth | EP 442 Apr 27, 2023

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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 spiritual guide who has helped thousands to achieve true abundance in their finances, relationships, and health through deep healing work and spiritual awakenings. Danny is known for hosting Awaken Your Highest Self, which is an event that takes place multiple times a year in Austin, TX, and additionally The Higher Self podcast, one of the top spirituality podcasts in the US.

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Thomas DeLauer: 100 Pound Weight Loss Transformation And Intermittent Fasting | EP 441 Apr 20, 2023

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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 contributes to our emotional well-being.

Thomas DeLauer is a Nutritionist and Expert in Diet, Cognitive Nutrition and Performance. He is motivated by a guiding ethos of integrated optimization: if you perform better, so does the world. Thomas reaches more than 15 million viewers monthly (on average) through his Youtube channel, where he translates experience and learning from his own health transformation utilizing intermittent fasting and other forms of nutrition into actionable steps for his dedicated community of 2.85 million subscribers.

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Kelly and Juliet Starrett: Breath Regulation and Becoming a Supple Leopard | EP 440 Apr 13, 2023

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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 community through movement.

Kelly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound. Kelly was also the co-founder of San Francisco CrossFit, the 21st CrossFit affiliate. Kelly consults with athletes and coaches from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB the US Olympic Team and CrossFit works with elite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard forces, and consults with corporations on employee health and well-being. Dr. Starrett’s work is not limited to coaches and athletes; his methods apply equally well to children, desk jockeys, and anyone dealing with injury and chronic pain. He believes that every human being should know how to move and be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves.

Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She is co-founder and CEO of TheReadyState.com, which has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance as well as former CEO of San Francisco CrossFit, one of the first 50 CrossFit affiliates. She is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Deskbound and co-host of The Ready State Podcast. Before turning her attention to The Ready State and San Francisco CrossFit full-time, Juliet had a successful career as an attorney, practicing complex commercial litigation at Reed Smith for nearly eight years.

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Danielle LaPorte: Defining The Ego And Navigating Pain | EP 439 Apr 06, 2023

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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 of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.”

The former director of a future studies think tank in Washington, DC, where she managed a team creating global scenarios. She now speaks about the intelligence of the heart.

Her most recent book, How To Be Loving…when your heart is breaking open and the world is waking up, is also an Audiobook + ebook, with a companion deck and journal. Danielle is also the author of The Fire Starter Sessions, The Desire Map, White Hot Truth, and producer of dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support.

Danielle is the creator of the Heart-Centered Membership and the Heart-Centered Leadership Program with 400+ leaders in 30 countries hosting conversation circles, retreats, and workshops in all kinds of communities and businesses.

Her podcast, With Love, Danielle, often ranks in iTunes’ top 10 for wellness. Most of her offerings—from the Heart-Centered Membership to her online classes—are on a pay-what-you-choose basis. Named one of the Top 100 Websites for Women by Forbes, millions of people a month visit DanielleLaPorte.com.

Marianne Williamson refers to Danielle “as a bright light.” V (formerly known as Eve Ensler) calls her “a force field of energy, wonder, humour, and love.”

Her charities of choice are Ally Global Foundation, helping survivors of human trafficking to rebuild their lives (@allyglobal), Trees Sisters’ reforestation projects (@treesisters_official), and VDay, a movement to end violence against women and girls (vdayorg).

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Steven Kotler: The Myths Around Aging And The Misconceptions About Trauma | EP 438 Mar 30, 2023

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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, give this a listen!

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance.

Steven is the author of eleven bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold and Abundance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 50 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review.

Alongside his wife, author Joy Nicholson, he is also the co-founder of The Buddy Sue Hospice Home for Old Dogs, a canine elder care facility, and Rancho de Chihuahua, a dog rescue and sanctuary.

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Daniele Bolelli: The Loneliness Epidemic And The Importance Of Human Connection | EP 437 Mar 23, 2023

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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 sacrificing our relationships in exchange for successful careers. Human contact and connection are the foundation for health and well-being, but our society is currently in a deficit of close human relationships. Have a listen to find out how we can change the narrative!

Daniele Bolelli (born January 11, 1974) is an Italian 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. Known for his writing since the 1990s in Italy and the early 2000s in the United States, Bolelli rose to greater public prominence in the 2010s, beginning with his appearances on popular podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience. He went on to create his own podcasts, and has hosted The Drunken Taoist since 2012 and History on Fire since 2015.Bolelli holds⁠ M.As⁠ in American Indian Studies and history from UCLA and California State University, Long Beach, and did postdoctoral research in history at Cardiff University.[3] As a professor, he has taught a wide variety of courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences on topics including Native American history and culture, Taoist philosophy, and Ancient Rome. He teaches at CSULB and Santa Monica College.

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Blu of Earth: Exploring The Human Experience And Finding Your Self-Worth | EP 436 Mar 16, 2023

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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 into our relationship with fear, how we perceive the world and the shift in consciousness within our society.

Blu is a highly entertaining and engaging storyteller, activation artist, podcast host and the co-founder of Florescence – a modern mystery school for women.

She has dedicated the past decade to her understanding of the medicinal nature of the plant kingdom, as well as the archetypal nature of the collective unconscious, so that she may enter into the shamanic realms of transmuting suffering into liberation for everyone she comes into contact with.

Her name is an acronym meaning Beauty, Love, and Unity – and it is her life's work to anchor these frequencies into Earth by creating media as medicine.

Blu’s genius is born out of her journey with hearing loss, which has taken her to places of deep listening within her being, which has gifted her access to sensory perception beyond the 5 senses. However, her brilliance lies in her ability to keep her feet rooted into the Earth so that she can bring us these golden truths of beauty, love and unity in a way that is playful and authentic.

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Neeta Bhushan: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Moment | EP 435 Mar 09, 2023

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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 her own personal story of loss and grief and how she managed to turn the lessons in her life into learning for others.

As co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, and a thriving coach in her own right, Neeta Bhushan has helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments. And after years of research into human behavior, observing people in their worst and best moments, being a mother of two small children, and failing more than a few times herself, Neeta knows what it takes to get back up no matter what bowled you over. Her new book, That Sucked, Now What? is a real-talk guide to personal growth that draws on and embraces the suck–and helps you break through to lasting, audacious resilience.

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