Align Podcast
Episodes
Mike Boyle: Movement Controversies, Icing & Static Stretching | Ep. 77
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Boyle is known internationally for his pioneering work in the field of Strength & Conditioning and is regarded as one of the top experts in the a...
Chris Guillebeau: Non-Conformity, Travel, Integration | Ep. 76
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Guillebeau is a best-selling author, traveler and general badass. His Philosophy borrow from his website will give a you a sense of the our conv...
Paul Chek: Psychic-Death, Integrated Humans, Meta-Muscles | Ep. 75
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The C.H.E.K Institute’s approach to functional exercise and optimal health was developed by the founder, Paul Chek and is based on his 30 years of c...
Susan Roane: Work a Room, Overcome Shyness, Socializing | Ep. 74
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When there is a need to be comfortable, confident, and effective in every room; Susan RoAne provides the tools and techniques that create the connec...
Dan John: Strength Secrets, Investing in Movement | Ep 73
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dan John has been teaching and coaching for well over thirty years. He is the former Strength Coach and Head Track and Field Coach at Juan Diego Catho...
Jaiya: Sexual Healing, Erotic Blueprint, Releasing Shame | Ep. 72
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jaiya is an internationally recognized, award-winning sexologist, author of Red Hot Touch, and the founder of New World Sex Education; a company dedic...
Timothy Olsen: Ultra-Racing, Addiction into Success, 100 Mile Philosophies | Ep. 71
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy Olson is the two-time winner and record holder of Western States 100 Mile race, with numerous other ultra-running wins. He is the star of the ...
Dr. Tim Noakes: What is Fatigue, Over-Hydration, Health Paradoxes | Ep. 70
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Timothy David Noakes (born 1949) is a South African scientist, and an emeritus professor in the Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at th...
Dr. Eric Goodman: Foundational Movement, Tuning Body, Lifestyle Alternatives | Ep. 69
04 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Eric and I discuss his alternative lifestyle and practical approaches to tuning our movement practice! As the creator of Foundation Training, Eric com...
John Lee Dumas: FOCUS, Imposter Syndrome, Dreams into Reality | Ep. 68
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
John Lee Dumas was one of my first inspirations in expanding my boundaries as a business owner. (Feels foreign calling what I do a business but my me...
Dr. Stuart McGill: Spinal Power, Back Mechanic, Explosive Strength | Ep. 67
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada) as well as a renowned writer. His advic...
Matt Frazier: No Meat Athlete, Amino Acids, Veganism | Ep. 66
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
No Meat Athlete was founded in 2009 by Matt Frazier, at about the same time he went vegetarian. Six months later, Matt qualified for the Boston Marath...
Brad Pilon: Fasting, Nutritional Myths, Excess Consumption | Ep. 65
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Pilon is the author of Eat Stop Eat, and one of the top experts on the science of fasting, including the widely misunderstood protocol of intermi...
Daniel Vitalis: Resolving Childhood Trauma, Rewilding, Psychosomatic Self | Ep. 64
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Vitalis is a pioneer in the Rewilding movement, writer, entrepreneur and kindred spirit with the Align community. We go deep into the effect of...
Dr. Kirk Parsley: Brainwashing, Sleep & Torture | Ep. 63
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kirk Parsley is a medical doctor, Navy SEAL, leading sleep expert and world-class educator. We discuss the effects of sleep deprivation, brainwash...
Dr. Wallace Nichols: Death, Life, Blue Mind | Ep. 62
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Wallace "J." Nichols, called “Keeper of the Sea" by GQ Magazine and “a visionary" by Outside Magazine is an innovative, silo-busting, entrepre...
Erik Dalton: Somatic Psychology, Beating Fear with Movement | Ep. 61
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Dalton is the founder of Myoskeletal Therapy and the Freedom from Pain Institute. He is one of the original students of Ida Rolf and is a legend...
Steve Kamb: Level-Up Your Life, Antifragile, Stoic Perception | Ep. 60
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Kamb is a badass entrepreneur that took control of his life and he breaks down for us how we can do the same. After years of letting life pass h...
Esther Gokhale: Change Shape of Your Spine, World Movement | Ep. 59
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Gokhale is a world-renowned movement therapist and founder of the Gokhale Method. She wrote the best-selling book 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back a...
Brett McKay: Art of Manliness, Habit Breaking, Roman Values | Ep. 58
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brett McKay from the Art of Manliness is one of my first insprirations in the podcast world. Starting of studying law, he changed trajectories and cre...
Dr. Kelly Starrett Returns: Human Foundations, Movement Placebos, Recover Function | Ep. 57
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kelly Starrett is an absolute legend in the realm of physical therapy and gernal human optimization. We dive into various abstract perpspectives o...
Dr. Neal Pearson: Practicing Pain-Relief, Yoga Therapy, Plant Medicine | Ep. 56
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Neal Pearson is a physical therapist, Yoga Therapist and innovative thinker in the field of pain science. We deep dive into the topic of pain and ...
Sue Hitzmann: Release Body/Mind Tension, Melt Away Stress | Ep. 55
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Hitzmann is a world renowned exercise physiologist, New York Times Best Selling author of the Melt Method and she truly walks her talk. She breaks...
Jonathan Bailor: Calorie Myth, Hormone Balance, Mechanistic Man | Ep. 54
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Bailor is the New York Times best-selling author of the Calorie Myth and we break down why we can ditch calorie counting, reformulate our per...
Rafe Kelley: Joint Articulation, Healthy Calluses, Natural Movement | Ep. 53
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rafe Kelley is the founder of Evolve, Move, Play and is pioneering the introduction of 'rough housing', play and movement in trees as a dynamic means ...
Jimmy Moore: Ketosis, Friendly Fats, 400lbs | Ep. 52
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Moore is a world renowned writer, podcaster, speaker and sweet human being. He has wriiten several books in relation to low-carb/high fat dietar...
Mary Bond: Heal Your Posture, Somatic Tips, Introspection | Ep. 51
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Bond is a world-renowned movement teacher, an original student of Ida Rolf, accomplished dancer and brings 73 years of wisdom to the discussion o...
Keith Jardine: UFC Champ Exposed, Beating Anxiety, Overcoming Fear of Potential | Ep.50
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Jardine, Former UFC Light-Heavy Weight Champion of the world, may be the sweetest, kind hearted guy you will ever meet inside the body of a Viki...
Ari Meisel: Do Less to Achieve More, Cure the Incurable | Ep. 49
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Meisel was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and was not able to invest more than an hour of time to work in a day before complete exhaustion. From t...
Steve Maxwell: Mind Control, Minimalism & Legendary Jiu-Jitsu | Ep. 48
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Maxwell is a world-renowned fitness coach, jiu-jitsu black belt under Relson Gracie and first instructor in the USA of kettlebells. HIs resume i...
Ryan Hurst: Gymnastic Foundations, Strengthen Taint, Gold Medal Bodies | Ep. 47
02 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hurst is the founder of Gold Medal Bodies (GMB), high-level gymnist, martial artist and world class movement teacher. Radical conversation delvin...
Pedram Shojai: Detox, Tao and Pharmaceuticals | Ep. 45
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pedram Shojai is a Chinese medical doctor, Taoist priest, documentary film-maker and overall bad ass. It was a sincere pleasure breaking down the phar...
Ryan Ford: Parkour, Imperfection Training, Injury Prevention | Ep. 44
10 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Ford is the the founder of APEX Movement, several amazing parkour gyms located throughout Colorado and California. He is a top authority in the p...
James Lambert: Bare Knuckle Fighting, Depression Resolution | Ep. 43
04 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
James Lambert is an ex undefeated bare knuckle figher from England turned motivational life coach and writer. We get into how he guided himself throug...
Dr. Andreo Spina: Spinal Organization, Mutated Humans | Ep. 42
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andreo Spina is a the founder of Functional Movement Seminars, world class movement educator and accomplished chiropractor. I had a great time bre...
Dan Pardi: Sleep 101, Rave Tales, Hacking Traveling | Ep 40
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Pardi was truly a pleasure to have on the show and we will surely have him back in 2016! We got into the ins and outs of sleeping, raving and vari...
Dr. Justin Marchegiani: Adrenal Fatigue, Gut & Thyroid Repair, Parasites | Ep. 39
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Justin Marchegiani is a functional medicine doctor and D.C. with a lifetime of experience. In this conversation, we deep dive into several subject...
Hal Elrod: Dead & Broken to Better Than Ever, Stoic Choices | Ep. 38
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Elrod is literally a walking miracle and a true inspiration to have on the show! In this episode, we got into his story from clinical death to exu...
Thomas Myers: Anatomy Trains, Pain, Philosophy | Ep. 37
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Myers is one of the most important people in the realm of fascial research and shifting our perspectives on the connections within our bodies. ...
Darryl Edwards: Fitness Explorer, Racism, Passion into Career | Ep. 36
16 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Darryl Edwards is the writer of multiple books on ancestral movement and paleo lifestyle. He is a movement educator and an inspiration to be around. T...
Jay Papasan: MONEY, Entrepreneurship, The One Thing | Ep. 35
09 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Papasan is a New York Times Best Selling author and inspiring individual to chat with. In this conversation we get into how he and his wife became...
Carl Paoli: How to Move Sexy, Metaphysics and Free-Style Gymnastics | Ep. 33
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Paoli is a world renowned gymnast and coach with a lifetime of experience in movement. He also happens to be a great thinker with a ton of great ...
James Earls: Born to Walk, Philosophy of Gait | Ep. 32
19 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
James Earls is the writer of an important book by the name of 'Born to Walk' which gets into the nitty gritty of what it means to ambulate well! This ...
Mark Bowden: Hacking Reptile Brain with Body Language | Ep. 31
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bowden is a world renowned body language expert and writer of several popular books on the topic. In this conversation, we get into actionable ti...
Wim Hof: ICE MAN, Cold Water Cure, World Records | Ep. 30
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Wim Hof has about a dozen world records in relation to exposing the body to cold temperatures. He has climbed Mt. Everest in a pair of shorts and boot...
Dr. Rick Doblin (MAPS): Psychedelic Psychotherapy, Time Perception, MDMA, Cannabis | Ep. 29
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Doblin is a pioneer in the use of psychedelics as therapeutic supplements. In the conversation we chat about the use of MDMA in the treatment PTS...
Stanton Peele: Rethinking Addiction, Recovery and Psychology | Ep. 28
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Stanton Peele is a world renowned best selling author of a dozen books on addiction and recovery. We get into actionable tips on how to recover from a...
Gil Hedley: Human Dissection, Rolfing®, Fascia, How We Move | Ep. 27
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gil Hedley is a world renowned dissector of human cadavers and teacher. He has been a virtual mentor of mine for years and I am honored to have him on...
Robb Wolf: Taboos, Caffeine, Nicotine, Gut Biome | Ep. 26
08 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Robb Wolf! This guy is one of my favorites in the health care sphere and I am honored to have him on. We get into auto-immune disease in relation to i...
Katy Bowman: Circulation, Saggy Tits, Nutritious Movement | Ep. 25
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Bowman of Aligned and Well is a highly accomplished biomechanist and the writer of one of my favorite books, Move Your DNA! We chatted about how ...
Daniel Kish: BATMAN, Seeing with Blindness, Echolocation | Ep. 24
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Kish is an inspiration to anyone he contacts. He has been completely blind since he was a baby and since then has evolved to 'see' using sound ...
Til Luchau: Psychology of Stress, Headaches, Psychosomatic Pain | Ep. 23
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Till Luchau is a lead instructor and the Director of Advanced-Trainings.com. With a diverse background that includes experience and contributions in f...
JP Sears: ULTRA Spiritual, Narcissism, Hilarity | Ep. 22
10 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
JP Sears is the creator of Awaken with JP, the uber popular and hilarious YouTube channel. He is also a successful life coach of sorts with a beautifu...
Tucker Max: Science of Attraction, Reptile Dating Brain | Ep. 21
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times best-selling author, Tucker Max, has a very interesting back story from rags to riches and we get into it. We chat about the science ...
Dr. Christopher Ryan: Sex at Dawn, Language, Travels | Ep. 20
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christopher Ryan is the co-writer of the New York Times best selling book, Sex At Dawn. He is the host of the very thought provoking podcast 'Tang...
Erwan Le Corre: MovNat, Generalist vs. Specialist, How to Move Naturally | Ep. 19
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Erwan Le Corre is the founder of the uber popular system of movement practice called Mov Nat. His perspectives are super valuable to our evolution as ...
Abel James: Frog Poison, Fat Burning Man, Wild Diet | Ep. 18
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Abel James is known as the 'Fat Burning Man'. He has an impressive story of weight loss and health found. We chat about Kambo, a medicinal ceremony fr...
Sheri Winston: Sex Tips, Women's Anatomy of Arousal | Ep. 17
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sheri Winston is renowned sex expert. She is the writer of two best selling books, "Women's Anatomy of Arousal" and "Succulent Sex Craft". We get into...
Peter Ragnar: Longevity Tips, Aging Gracefully | Ep. 16
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Ragnar is a known as the 'Longevity Sage' for good reason. He specializes in developing health and longevity all the way through your life. He h...
Keith Norris: Modern Lifestyle Meets Ancestral health | Ep. 15
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Norris is the founder of Paleo f(x), a movement coach and modern day business man with ancestral values. We chat about how to balance a corporat...
Jill Miller: Beating Eating Disorders, Yoga Tune-Up | Ep. 14
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Miller is the founder of Yoga Tune-Up, writer and a fascia queen. We had a great chat about beating bulimia, tips to keep tissue hydrated and hea...
Brian Mackenzie: Psychoactives in Athletics, Death by Jogging | Ep. 13
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Mackenzie is a world renowned movement coach. We discuss the value of functional running and whether jogging is healthy or not. We also discuss ...
Joel Salatin: Food Inc., Sustainable Farming | Ep. 12
05 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Powerful episode! Must listen if you eat food. Joel Salatin is touted to be the world's most famous farmer. He is highly articulate and a pioneer in s...
Dr. Cobb: What is Pain, Brain Fitness | Ep. 11
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cobb is the founder of Z-Health and pioneer in healing pain. We discuss what exactly is pain, how to heal chronic pain from a neural muscular appr...
Nick Morgan: Body Language, Power Cues | Ep. 10
30 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Morgan is a world renowned expert in body language. We chat about body language, how to shake hands, diffuse arguments, make people like us and m...
Danny Dreyer: Chi Running, Relieve Stressed Joints, Relax with power | Ep. 09
25 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Dryer is the founder of Chi Running and long time ultra marathon athlete. In this discussion we get into how to run pain free, generate Chi in y...
Kelly Starrett: Tissue Health, Relieving Chronic Pain and Looking Great Naked | Ep. 08
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Starrett, founder of Mobility WOD is a world renowned physical therapist and coach. We chat about easy tips to maintain optimal tissue health, f...
Evan Brand: Stress Solutions, Probiotics, Adaptagons | Ep. 07
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Brand is a phenomenal nutritionist that focuses on natural healthy lifestyle to cure what ails us. We chat about natural sources of probiotics, n...
Frank Forencich: Exuberant Animal, Movement Evolution | Ep. 06
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Forencich is a best selling Author, speaker and mover and we get into the evolution of movement, impact of stress and actionable tips to move be...
Jill Coleman - Body Dysmorphia, Success, Body Building | Ep. 05
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Coleman is a fitness expert and TV personality. We chat about body dysmorphia, keys to success, self actualization and the impact of body build...
Ben Greenfield: Ultra Endurance, Raising Family, Get Strong | Ep. 04
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Greenfield is a world renowned trainer and nutrition consultant. In the discussion we chatted about how to prepare for an ultra-marathon, raise a ...
Steven Kotler: Hacking Flow, Mental Performance, Psychedelics | Ep. 03
04 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Kotler is the writer of "The Rise of Superman" and New York Times best seller "Abundance". We chat about how to hack flow and become more attun...
Shawn Stevenson- Sleep Better, Heal Spinal Disease | Ep. 001
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Stevenson from the Model Health Show chats with Aaron Alexander about the value of sleep and tools to sleep better, movement to heal tissue and ...
Vinnie Tortorich- Beating Cancer, Hollywood Tales | Ep. 002
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Vinnie Torturich is a celebrity fitness trainer and writer of Fitness Confidential. We got into his battle with cancer, ketosis diet, fitness, nutriti...