Align Podcast

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How Your Diet Impacts Your Relationships, Happiness, and Longevity with Dr. Terry Wahls Mar 15, 2020

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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

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Benefits of Cold Exposure Therapy & How to Create Your Own Cold Plunge Mar 12, 2020

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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

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Abel James: Toxic Masculinity, Burnout, Validation, and Poetry Mar 09, 2020

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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

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7-Minute Guided Breathwork and Meditation Mar 05, 2020

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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.

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Dr. Paul Saladino: Returning to Our Ancestral Diet with The Carnivore Code Mar 02, 2020

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“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

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The Parallels Between Dog and Human Psychology with Celebrity Dog Behaviorist Tamar Geller Feb 25, 2020

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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

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The Power of Hanging and Decompressing Your Spine Feb 21, 2020

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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.

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Aubrey Marcus: Overcoming Sexual Shame and Stigma to Enhance Your Experience Feb 17, 2020

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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

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3 Meditation Mistakes You're Probably Making Feb 13, 2020

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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.

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The Mindset of an Olympian with Tony Jeffries Feb 10, 2020

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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

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