Align Podcast
Episodes
Aaron Doughty: Confronting Your Shadows, Crushing Limiting Beliefs & Demystifying Plant Medicines | EP 375
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you letting your shadows rule your life? Where do these shadows come from? How can plant medicine ceremonies lead to spiritual awakening? In this ...
Rafael Lovato Jr: Philosophy of Fighting & Mastering the Art of Peace | EP 374
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between a fighter and a true martial artist? How does an MMA champion deal with a career-ending diagnosis? In this episode, I'm ...
Knees Over Toes Guy | The #1 Exercise You MUST Be Doing That You're Probably NOT! |EP 373
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if the solution to your chronic knee pain lies in how you exercise the often-neglected body parts, like your toes, feet, and ankles Whatever pain...
Wellness Mama: Are Your Household Products Making You Fat, Depressed & Infertile? | EP 372
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you're exposed to over a hundred harmful chemicals daily? Ironically, some of these potentially toxic chemicals lurk in your "self-c...
Dr. Stacy Sims: Menstrual Cycles - Craving Carbs, Ovulation, Sex on Your Period and Training Recommendations | EP 371
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to train like a woman? How does women’s menstrual cycle affect athletic training and performance? In this episode of the Align Pod...
SOLO: Relieve Shoulder Pain and Increase Mobility | EP 370
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special solo episode of the Align Podcast, something that is few and far between! I dive into a chapter from my newly revised ...
Chris Williamson: Impending Threat of a Sexless Culture, Incels and Infertility | EP 369
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the new year unfolds, do you feel more pressure to fully live your purpose? But what if your purpose remains unclear to you? In this episode of the...
Katy Bowman: The Movement Diet & Why It Matters | EP 368
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that your body needs movement as much as you need food? In this episode of the Align Podcast, biomechanist and movement guru Katy Bowman ...
Michele Graglia: What really happened with David Goggins | EP 367
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to pursue greater things but can't find the courage to leave your comfort zone? In this episode of the Align Podcast, top ultra marathoner...
Patrick McKeown: Live Better by Breathing Less | EP 366
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there such a thing as breathing too much? Yes! And if you’re doing it through your mouth, that’s much worse. In this latest episode of the Alig...
Tamar Geller: Debunking Popular Myths About Dogs, Unconditional Love, and Relationships | EP 365
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how you can show up better in your relationships? Your dog has the answers! On this episode of the Align Podcast, Tamar Geller shares how ...
Jaiya: Sex, Psychedelics, and Erotic Personas
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having trouble connecting with your partner sexually and emotionally? Sex expert Jaiya Ma says it can be because of your unprocessed traumas and lack ...
Shawn Stevenson: Vaccine Mandates, Zombie Wasps and Psychoneuroimmunology
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s science & technology allows us to cross planets and modify genes, yet chronic diseases still shoot us down. If our systems are so advanced, ...
Dr. Dominik Nischwitz: How Your Mouth Affects Your Overall Health
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All health starts in your mouth because it’s the gateway to your entire body. How can you guard it better? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Bio...
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati: Finding God Outside of Religion
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in search of the Divine? Do you struggle to lead a spiritual life in our secular world? If yes, this episode is for you! "People who live with...
James Clear: Building Small Good Habits to Produce Big Results
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Forget about New Year's Resolutions! Let's talk about the small habits we do every single day that define our entire year...or even our whole life! Th...
Jonathan Fields: How to Beat Burn Out and Perform at Your Best
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
20-50% of people quit their jobs without knowing what to do next. Are you one of them? In a world of uncertainties, finding the thing that lights us...
Dr. Amishi Jha: Keeping Your Focus and Experiencing Life Moment by Moment
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to keep your focus and be present in the here and now? You're not alone! There are simple, little changes you can do to tap into the power ...
East Forest & Jon Hopkins: The Impact of Music on the Human Experience
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align Podcast, I'm joined by two phenomenal musicians, East Forest and Jon Hopkins. I was first turned on to East Forest...
Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum:The Gut Microbiome and Its Connection To Our Health
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a connection between your gut and your overall health? In this week’s episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum joins in to disc...
Dr. Zach Bush: Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Align Podcast, Dr. Zach Bush joins in to discuss the science behind healing the body physically, mentally, and spiritually...
Dr. Amy Killen: Anti-aging, Sexual Longevity, and Sexual Optimization
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are sexual pleasure and aging both forbidden topics of discussion? Why are people so hesitant to discuss these pertinent topics when it brings a...
Luke Storey: EMF Exposure & How It’s Altering Your Health
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Storey is a writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher, lifestyle design expert who shares transformative principles of health, addiction recov...
Dr. John Jaquish: Tapping Into the Power of Variable Resistance Training, Inefficiencies in Standard Human Fitness, and Growing from the Inside-Out
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been going to the gym for years, working out with trainers or taking gym classes, but not seeing the results you want? This week, Dr.John J...
Wim Hof: Inner Fire, Reversing Disease, and Breathing Deep
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Almost two hours in a cylinder filled with 700 kilograms of ice cubes seems like an impossible feat. To climb the highest and coldest mountains in the...
Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Good and Bad Anxiety, Stress Responses, and the Importance of Mindset
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought there was "good" anxiety? This week, Dr. Wendy Suzuki and I talk all about the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of anxiety. She...
Zach Bitter: Running 100 Miles, What Keeps You Motivated, and Always Learning
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about running 100 miles? Zach Bitter has, multiple times. In this weeks episode of ‘Align Podcast’, I interview running extr...
Robert Slovak: Censorship, Evolution, Sea Water, Radiation, & Deuterium Depleted Water
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about the intricacies of the water you drink? This week’s episode of ‘Align Podcast’ we discuss everything water. We ge...
Satsang: Meaning of Childhoods, Creative Process, and Only Doing What You Have To
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you HAVE to do, really? “I have to go get groceries.” But… do you? In this episode of Align, I interview Satsang’s Drew McManus. Drew ...
Dr. Perry Nickelston: Understanding the Relationship between Your Brain and Pain
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered exactly how your thoughts effect your body? Everything that happens in your mind; thoughts, feelings, expectations, hopes, fear...
Paul Saladino: Creating a More Natural Lifestyle, Cultural Directions, & Ancestral Diets
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When did humans become so far from nature? I talk with Paul Saladino, the ‘Carnivore MD’ to discuss all things natural living. Society has become ...
Daniele Bolelli: The History of Human Sexuality
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where in history did ideas of human sexuality change? What was sexually normal in ancient times that is not normal now? Danielli Bolelli is one of the...
Dakota of Earth : Exploring the Taboos and Nature of Human Expression
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dakota considers himself a religious traveler who explores the taboo and nature of human expression. He essentially is a documentary filmmaker who tra...
Tony Riddle: A Conversation on the Benefits of Play and Imagination, Giving Our Freedom Away, and Running Barefoot
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At what point in time between childhood and adulthood did we stop playing? Have we abandoned the child within us? What do we give our freedom to? ...
Dr. Chris Ryan: Antifragile, Wealth Paradox, Civilized to Death
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 favo...
Dr. Kien Vuu: The Importance of Energetics and The Future of Psychedelics in Modern Medicine
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can psychedelics really be the future of medicine? What is ketamine-assisted therapy? What are energetics? What can you start doing today to properly ...
Sah D’Simone : The Process of Healing, Surrendering, and Accepting The Wild Ride of Life
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When is it “acceptable” to surrender? How much impact does the vocabulary you use to have on the situation? How does trauma pass down through our ...
Light Watkins: How Fear Can Help Us Become Resilient to Change
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is fear? Why do we hold on to it? What does the process of letting go of fear look like? What do we actually have control over? Are we pushing so...
Steven Pressfield: Why We Embrace Failure But Fear Success
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we so comfortable with the idea of failure, but fear the idea of success? Why do we self-sabotage ourselves when we are at the brink of reach...
Dr. Stephen Cabral: The Relationship Between Your Mind and Your Health
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just how strong is the relationship between your mind and your health? Did you know that inflammation is not actually the REASON for your pain, but a...
Lauren Zander: How to Stop the Bullshit and Give Yourself Permission to Live Your Truth
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you bullshiting yourself? Did you give yourself permission to want what you REALLY want, or do you want what society says you should? How can you ...
Miki Agrawal: Creating Your Own Destiny, Being Disruptive, and Thriving in Business
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to thrive in business? How can you start thinking like a disruptor? Can you take control over your destiny or is that something you ...
Chris Duffin: Getting Comfortable With Feeling Uncomfortable, Muscle Growth, and Blood Flow Restriction
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What did you learn from the challenges you surpassed? Do you think that self-confidence is key to “winning” or thriving in life? In this episo...
Dr. Daniel Amen: How to Think Your Way to the Life You Deserve
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Amen and I discuss the stigma towards mental illness and how it makes those who are suffering feel ashamed, ...
Kyle Kingsbury: A Conversation About Unearned Knowledge, Psychedelics, and Depression
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is embodied cognition? How do our senses help us process our reality? How can psychedelics help us let go and surrender? In this episode of the A...
Dr. Will Cole: Eating and Living Intuitively for Better Health
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How important is blood sugar stability to your overall health? What happens if we don’t have that? How should we be eating for optimal energy, brain...
Dr. Michael Ruscio: The Epidemic of Undiagnosed Health Issues
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sleeping enough, eating enough, hydrating enough, or socializing enough? What happens if the answer is “no”? At what point will efficiency...
Dr. Steven Quay: The Science Behind the Past, Present, and Future of COVID
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where did COVID come from? What can you do right now to make sure you can fight the virus, if you are ever infected? Should you get vaccinated? In ...
Stefanos Sifandos: Rewriting Your Own History With What You Learned Through Pain
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the cure to pain? What are we supposed to do with the learnings we gain from going through painful experiences? What does holding space actual...
Drew Ramsey: How to Use Nutritional Psychiatry to Boost Your Mental Health
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can the dietary choices we make right now affect how we feel later in the day? What’s the difference between “doing” health and creating health?...
Christine Hassler: Learning to Say No & Why You Should Stay Single
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For some of us, we tend to say yes to any opportunity that comes our way. For others, we just aren't able to say no to favors that are being asked of ...
Dr. Caroline Leaf: Neuroplasticity and How Your Thoughts Can Influence Your DNA
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is a thought? Where are our thoughts located? What weight do our thoughts have? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Caroline Leaf and I d...
Ashley Stahl: Being Held Hostage by Your Experience
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We often feel that the career choice we made years ago is permanent, that we are hostages of a degree we earned or a couple of decades of experience t...
Justin Wren: Learning to Love Yourself, Practicing Kindness, and Surviving Depression and Addiction
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many of you experienced bullying in your childhood? How did that experience shape the person that you are today? Is self-love all that you need to...
Steven Kotler: How to Use Human Biology to Your Advantage
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you honest with yourself? Do you have realistic expectations of how your body can perform? What thoughts are you using to fuel your body and optim...
Pedram Shojai: Cultivating Your Own Identity and How to Live Presently
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If time is relative, how can we dilate it to live presently? How can you improve your focus to bring more time, energy, and money into flow? What does...
Alan Christianson: The Simplest Way To Reverse Thyroid Disease
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is thyroid disease, exactly? What causes it? Can we even reverse thyroid disease? If so, how can we do that? In this episode of the Align Podcast...
Doug Evans: Tapping into the Power of the Planet's Most Nutritious Food
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the planet's most nutritious food? SPROUTS! And in this episode of the Align Podcast, the author of the Sprout Book, Doug Evans, tells us why. ...
Tracy Duhs: Understanding and Optimizing Hydration
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over 70% of our body is composed of water, which means that staying hydrated is extremely important. But is simply drinking water enough to keep us hy...
Emily Fletcher: Feeling at Home within Ourselves Through Meditation
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align Podcast, I have a wonderful conversation with Emily Fletcher where we dive into the semantics of meditation and how it's ...
Jim Kwik: What Makes You Come Alive?
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s keeping you from claiming your true powers? Are you even aware of the powers you hold within you and how you can tap into them? Today’s con...
Kyle Kingsbury: Returning to Our Roots Through Nature, Psychedelics, Living Presently and Slowing Down
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can we cultivate an environment in our homes and lives that brings us closer to Nature? How do psychedelics help us see our lives from a differen...
Jonny Bowden: The Great Cholesterol Myth and How to Avoid Insulin Resistance
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is cholesterol? Is it beneficial or is it harmful to our body? How is it related to insulin resistance (and what the heck is insulin resistanc...
Exploring the Most Important Life Lessons with Bobby Klein
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to love? And more importantly, do you know how to let love in? In this conversation, I sat down with the legendary Bobby Klein at his ...
Aubrey and Vylana Marcus: How to Navigate Separation and Heartbreak
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What can we learn about ourselves when we go through a separation from another? It’s easy to feel strong when things are working, but what about whe...
Shawn Stevenson: Exploring the Depths of Human Connection
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our ability to connect and relate to each other is dependent upon how we feel. Which means, the food we eat has a strong influence on how we connect ...
A Life-Defining Conversation With My Mother
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How often do we extend the effort to connect with our parents as the humans they truly are? Do we really know who they were before their parent roles ...
Paul Saladino: Why Are Our Brains Shrinking? + Problems with Our Current Way of Living
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What impact did the dietary changes in humanity have on our bodies? Going back as far as our pre-historical ancestors hypothesize very interesting cor...
Colin Guinn and Christie Woods: Secrets for Building a Relationship That Lasts
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month there has been a general trend of discussing relationships. I think relationships are the most important things we could ever invest our ti...
Whitney Miller: Having Great Sex & How to Map Your Vulva
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wonder how your sex life can improve our relationships– with others and with yourself–either in a monogamous, a polyamory, or an open relat...
Miki Agrawal + Andrew Horn: Effective Communication, Dealing with Resentment and How to Actively Listen
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships are complicated, no matter what kind of relationship you are in–whether it's with your partner, your family, your friends, or your co-...
Dr. Louis Ignarro: The Importance of Nitric Oxide for Optimal Functioning
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know nitric oxide plays a fundamental role in the optimal functioning of your body? Nitric oxide not only has an anti-microbial effect (it kil...
Ceara Lynch: Humiliatrix, Sexual Fetishes and Being Human
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard the term ‘humiliatrix’? It might ring a bell and you can probably guess in which industry this profession belongs to. But the ...
Dr. Perry Nickelston: Using the Under-Looked Lymphatic System for Optimal Healing
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the lymphatic system the missing link in your healing? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Perry Nickleston guides us through the vital role ...
Dr. Kelly Starrett: Breaking Yourself Against Your Fears
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for anything life throws your way? In this episode of the Align Podcast, guest Kelly Starrett discusses how putting ourselves in physica...
Ryan Glatt: How to Boost Brain Health Through Exercise
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are nutrition and supplement obsessed when it comes to increasing cognitive health, although exercise is at the top of the list for preven...
Mind Pump Podcast: How We Are Making Ourselves Sick (Part 2)
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you predominately move and live in a supplemented, linear way? I personally believe the large majority of us aren’t actually living life. We...
Mind Pump Podcast: How We Are Making Ourselves Sick (Part 1)
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you predominately move and live in a supplemented, linear way? I personally believe the large majority of us aren’t actually living life. We...
Eben Britton: The History of Cannabis and Using It To Reach Your "Highest" Self
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should cannabis be illegal? Is cannabis simply an escape? Does smoking it frequently makes us a “dud”? Should there be guilt and shame around usin...
Dr. Belisa Vranich: Biohacking Your Breath
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People are less in touch with their bodies―and especially their breathing―than ever before. And ironically, people who take pride in taking care o...
Paul Saladino: The Effect of Nutrition on Human Evolution
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: This isn’t your typical Paul Saladino podcast episode on the Carnivore Diet. I’ve had him on the podcast before where I challenged...
Mindful Mindset Pivots + Are You Down with J.C.?
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us run on an endless string of vague goals and should-haves, with true, empowering change always just out of reach. Many of us feel stuck in ...
Bruce Lipton: Why Your Consciousness Creates your Biology
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are you the way that you are? Were you born this way or have you conditioned yourself to be this way? Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D is here to answer thi...
Restorative Farming: How the Conventional Food You Eat is Destroying Our Earth with Anya Fernald
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our food is getting cheaper and cheaper, but at what cost? Not only are our current farming and food processing practices and systems deteriorating ou...
Jamie Kilstein: A Fuckup's Guide to Self-Help and Political Social Media
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with Jamie Kilstein who is the host of the Fuckups Guide to Self-Help, as well as a well-known stand-up c...
Michael Trainer: Preserving Humanity Through Ancient Practices
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are a species that–whether we want to face it or not–is on it’s way to becoming extinct and this earth will carry on with or without us. So t...
Harry Grammer: Racial Injustice & How to Stop “Othering” Each Other
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align Podcast, I am joined by Harry Grammer, who is by far one of the most important figures I have had on the podcast and one ...
Max Lugavere: A Deeper Look into The Genius Life
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you’ve heard everything Max Lugavere has to say about the Genius Life, I’m guessing you haven’t heard this. We go deeper than his b...
An Honest Conversation on Racism with Robert Fergusson
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about Black Lives Matter. Some people believe protesting and posting on social media is the most effective way to bring about change in our...
Nimai Delgado: Hinduism, Veganism, and Living Beyond the Norm
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with fitness influencer, Nimai Delgado, who shares his interesting journey through life from being an Ame...
Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30: Practices for Connecting with Your Higher Self and Being Authentic
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Lindsey Simcik, we dive into the simple practices Lindsey incorporates into her life for connecting deeper with her highe...
Mike Wasilisin of MoveU: Embracing Pain to Build the Life You Want for Yourself
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align podcast, special guest Mike Wasilisin talks about the power of embracing pain. We chat about how everyone has the ability...
A Conversation on Covid-19 with Dr. Christian Gonzalez, MD
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align podcast, I chat with returning guest Dr. Christian Gonzalez on the happenings in the world right now. We discuss: Are t...
Luke Storey: Karma, Spiritual Evolution, Addiction and Trauma
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by a good friend, Luke Storey, who shares his wisdom cultivated through overcoming his personal addiction and trauma and ...
Jim Kwik: Developing Your Senses
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align podcast, Jim Kwik and I have a conversation on the three senses: sound, touch, and sight. We discuss how you are born wit...
Byron Katie: Living in a Timeless State of Mind
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with my dear friend, Byron Katie, who shares invaluable insight into living in the present moment. Throug...
A Conversation on Success, Enemies, Empathy, and Creating Change with Kyle Thiermann
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you think about why you do what you do, why you see the world a certain way, and why you’re unable to create change within you...
Dr. Nicholas Romanov on Natural Movement and Realigning with Gravity
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know up until the age of five, the interaction between our movement and gravity is subconscious? After the age of five, we begin to "learn" ho...
How to Inquire Within with In-Q
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Align podcast, world-renown poet, In-Q, shares his deepest thoughts on universal issues of love, loss, forgiveness, transformat...
Seane Corn: Understanding Your Highest Self through Yoga Philosophy
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Yoga has never been about the stretch, it’s always been about your reaction to the stretch.” In this episode of the Align podcast, guest Seane...