Align Podcast

Aaron Alexander
Align Podcast

Welcome to the Align Podcast, hosted by me, Aaron Alexander. This is a place where we focus on optimizing your mind, body, and movement through exploring unconventional approaches and unique viewpoints on all things health, wellness, and life. I'm joined by top wellness experts and world-renowned thought-leaders, including Byron Katie, Bruce Lipton, Aubrey Marcus, Jim Kwik, Marriane Williamson, Ben Greenfield, Robb Wolf, Shawn Stevenson, Abel James, Mark Sisson, Wim Hof, James Clear, Zach Bush, Gabby Reece, and many more. Get ready for deep conversations that open you up to new perspectives and ways of life that will ultimately take your mental, physical, and emotional wellness to the next level. If you love this podcast, I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram, @alignpodcast.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Robert Sapolsky: Are You Actually in Control of Your Life? | Align Podcast #518

    We dive into the mind of Robert Sapolsky, renowned neuroscientist, primatologist, and author, as he unpacks some of today’s most challenging questions about human nature, choice, and resilience. With over 30 years of research on baboons and human behavior, Sapolsky brings a unique lens to questions about free will, the effects of stress, and how trauma can reverberate through generations. OUR GUEST Robert M. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including A Primate’s Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers. His most recent book, Behave, was a New York Times bestseller and named a best book of the year by The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.” He and his wife live in San Francisco. ROBERT SAPOLSKY 📙 Robert’s Book: Determined AARON ALEXANDER 📸 IG 🤳 TIKTOK 👉 SUBSCRIBE 🌐 WEBSITE ABOUT Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life. The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. TOPICS 1. Free Will and Determinism 2. Multigenerational Trauma and Epigenetics 3. Acute Stress and Chronic Stress 4. The Biology of Hierarchies and Social Behavior 5. Compassion and Justice without Judgment SPONSORS Relax, recharge, and rejuvenate with red light therapy from the comfort of your home! Visit Mito Red Light and use code ALIGN to enjoy 5% off sitewide. - Visit www.brickhouseaaron.com and use promo code ALIGN for 15% off and free shipping on Field of Greens - Experience 100% vaccine-free chicken and pork from Primal Pastures—order today at www.primalpastures.com and use code ALIGN to save 10% on pasture-raised meats delivered right to your door!

    1h 13m
  2. 7 NOV

    Brigham Buhler: Why We’re Sicker Than Ever (And Who’s Profiting From It) | Align Podcast #517

    Brigham Buhler, Founder and CEO of Ways2Well, shares insights into ⁠preventative care and health optimization.⁠ With over 25 years of healthcare experience, Brigham discusses his journey from working within a flawed healthcare system to creating a platform focused on longevity and personalized care. Tune in for an in-depth look at how broken the American healthcare system truly is, and how you can take control of your health with expert advice and preventative health practices. OUR GUEST ⁠Brigham Buhler⁠ is the Founder and CEO of ⁠Ways2Well⁠, a preventative care and health optimization platform pairing powerful diagnostic tools with expert care and personalized protocols to help you reach peak health. After beginning his career in healthcare 25 years ago supporting the nation's leading surgeons at Eli Lilly and Stryker, he became disillusioned with a system that profited by keeping people sick, instead of truly making them well. As a graduate of University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business, Brigham used personal and professional life experiences to create a healthcare infrastructure that focuses on preventative and predictive health as a means to longevity. He’s taken his message across the country and most recently, to the floor of the U.S. Senate. BRIGHAM BUHLER 📸 Follow ⁠Brigham on Instagram⁠ 📸 Check out ⁠Ways2Well on Instagram⁠ 🌐 Find out more about ⁠Ways2Well⁠ on their website AND get 10% off  off Comprehensive Bloodwork with promo code ALIGN. AARON ALEXANDER 📸 Follow me on ⁠Instagram⁠ 🤳 Watch the best clips from the podcast on ⁠TikTok⁠ 👉 Watch this podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ 🌐 Check out my ⁠Website⁠ ABOUT Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.  The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. SPONSORS Visit ⁠www.brickhouseaaron.com⁠ and use promo code ALIGN for 15% off and free shipping on Field of Greens - Get Magnesium Breakthrough today! Go to⁠ bioptimizers.com/align⁠ and use code ALIGN10 at checkout to get your discounts and free gifts.

    1h 8m
  3. 31 OCT

    Dr. Amy Myers: Healing the Thyroid Naturally | Align Podcast #516

    Dr. Amy Myers, renowned functional medicine physician and New York Times bestselling author, joins Aaron to discuss the crucial connection between thyroid health, autoimmunity, and gut wellness. Tune in for practical advice on managing thyroid dysfunction, the latest in functional medicine, and steps to regain control of your health naturally. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Dr. Amy Myers is a medical doctor, a two-time New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally acclaimed functional medicine physician who specializes in empowering those with autoimmune, thyroid, SIBO, Candida, and gut issues to reverse their conditions and take back their health. Dr. Myers spent more than two decades working as a physician, including founding her own clinic, before she launched Amy Myers MD®, an e-commerce wellness brand that reaches millions of people in more than 140 countries around the world with over 75 products she personally formulated and a variety of programs. Dr. Myers authored the New York Times bestsellers The Autoimmune Solution (2017) and The Thyroid Connection (2021), as well as the Amazon #1 bestselling cookbook The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook (2018). In 2024, Dr. Myers launched the Take Back Your Health podcast to empower people who are seeking a path to optimal health and looking for the latest breakthroughs in longevity and functional medicine. =============== DR. AMY MYERS =============== 🐤 X 📘 FB 📸 IG ▶️ YT 🤳 TIKTOK 🌐 WEBSITE 🎙️ PODCAST ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG 🤳 TIKTOK 👉 YT 🌐 WEBSITE =========== TIMESTAMPS =========== 00:00 Intro  01:40 Signs Your Thyroid is Struggling 04:59 Key Thyroid Tests Doctors Miss 09:00 What’s Harming Your Thyroid 15:27 How To Detox Your Body 34:46 The Connection Between Gut Health & Thyroid 52:42 The Problem With Iodine  01:00:15 How Trauma and Emotions Impact Thyroid Health ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.  The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Thyroid health and dysfunction 2. PFAS and hormone disruption 3. Autoimmune solutions and prevention 4. Gut healing for autoimmunity 5. Holistic thyroid care 6. The role of nutrients in thyroid health 7. Functional medicine and detox 8. Thyroid supplements and alternative therapies ========== SPONSORS ========== Visit www.brickhouseaaron.com and use promo code ALIGN for 15% off and free shipping on Field of Greens - Relax, recharge, and rejuvenate with red light therapy from the comfort of your home! Visit Mito Red Light and use code ALIGN to enjoy 5% off sitewide.

    1h 3m
  4. 24 OCT

    Dr. Robert Glover: Why Your Relationships Aren’t Working (And How to Fix It) | Align Podcast #515

    Dr. Robert Glover, renowned relationship expert and author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, shares insights on modern medicine, psychedelics, and overcoming the “Nice Guy” syndrome. He delves into the effects of shame on sexual desire and how healing from this can improve relationships. Dr. Glover also discusses the dynamics between partners and what defines the perfect partner. Tune in for a transformative conversation about emotional expression and relational healing. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Dr. Robert Glover is a relationship expert with over 40 years of professional experience. He is the author of four books, including the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy and is the founder of Integration Nation, an international community for men. ================== DR. ROBERT GLOVER ================== ▶️ YT 🌐 WEBSITE 🧭 INTEGRATION NATION ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG 🤳 TIKTOK 👉 SUBSCRIBE 🌐 WEBSITE ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.  The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Modern Medicine 2. Psychedelics and Healing 3. Overcoming the Nice Guy Syndrome 4. Shame and Sexuality 5. Emotional Healing 6. Relationship Dynamics 7. Finding the Perfect Partner ========== SPONSORS ========== Visit www.brickhouseaaron.com and use promo code ALIGN for 15% off and free shipping on Field of Greens - Experience Magnesium Breakthrough today! Head to bioptimizers.com/align now and use code ALIGN10 to claim your 10% discount.

    1h 7m
  5. 17 OCT

    Marcus Filly: Mastering Functional Bodybuilding | Align Podcast #514

    Marcus Filly, CEO and Founder of Functional Bodybuilding, discusses the importance of movement quality, strength, and longevity. From the mind-body connection to navigating personal issues and understanding macros, this episode offers valuable insights. Marcus also shares his take on fasting, resistance training, and selecting ideal equipment for fitness. Whether you're aiming for aesthetic goals or longevity, this conversation covers all the bases. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Marcus Filly is the CEO and Founder of Functional Bodybuilding, a holistic wellness brand focusing on quality of movement, strength & aesthetics, and longevity. After six consecutive years of CrossFit Games competition, including a 12th-fittest man in the world title in 2016, Marcus refocused his energy on helping individuals and groups strive for their ideal bodies. Today, Functional Bodybuilding serves thousands of clients worldwide in individual and group settings. The ideal blend of bodybuilding, cardio exercises, and nutrition programs assists clients in achieving all of their life goals. Marcus enjoys the outdoors in his spare time and co-hosts the Look Good Move Well Podcast. He resides in Novato, CA, with his wife and two daughters. ============= MARCUS FILLY ============= ▶️ YT ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@marcusfilly 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/thomasdelauer/ ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.  The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Functional Bodybuilding 2. Strength & Longevity 3. Mind-Body Connection 4. Resistance Training 5. Nutrition & Macros 6. Fasting & Health 7. Quality of Movement 8. Personal Growth Through Fitness 9. Ideal Fitness Equipment 10. Holistic Fitness Approaches ========== SPONSORS ========== Try out Field of Greens today! Visit www.brickhouseaaron.com and use code ALIGN for 15% off and free shipping.  Experience 100% vaccine-free chicken and pork from Primal Pastures—order today at www.primalpastures.com and use code ALIGN to save 10% on pasture-raised meats delivered right to your door!

    1h 2m
  6. 10 OCT

    Thomas DeLauer's Guide to Health and Performance Optimization | Align Podcast #513

    Thomas DeLauer joins the podcast to discuss elite health strategies. With experience working with Tier One Special Forces and top athletes, Thomas shares practical, actionable insights into nutrition and performance optimization. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Thomas DeLauer is a translator of science. Having worked with the most elite Tier One Special Forces groups and Professional Athletes, he exudes a strong personality and ability to articulate complex scientific subject matter in a way that is practical, pragmatic and able to be put into action. He is most noted for his wildly popular Youtube channel that boasts 4 Million Subscribers with Over 20M monthly views. He is a father and husband first, nutrition expert second. ================ THOMAS DELAUER ================ 🐤 X ▶ https://x.com/ThomasDeLauer 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/thomasdelauer/ 📘 FB ▶ https://www.facebook.com/thomas.delauer/ 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://thomasdelauer.com/ ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.  The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Elite health strategies 2. Nutrition for athletes 3. Simplifying complex science 4. Special Forces nutrition 5. YouTube health influence 6. Biohacking performance 7. Practical nutrition advice ========== SPONSORS ========== Don't let another year fade away. Seize control of your health destiny with Magnesium Breakthrough! Head to bioptimizers.com/align now and use code ALIGN10 to claim your 10% discount.

    1h 10m
  7. 3 OCT

    Tom Myers on Fascia, Trauma, and The Power of Posture | Align Podcast #512

    Tom Myers, renowned author of Anatomy Trains, shares his expertise on fascia health, emotional trauma, and modern-day movement patterns. He explores the impact of posture, the evolution of breathing, and the hydration of connective tissue. This episode dives deep into how our bodies store trauma and the role of fascia in maintaining overall health. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Thomas Myers studied with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller, and with a variety of movement and manual therapy pioneers. His work is influenced by cranial, visceral, and intrinsic movement studies he made with European schools of osteopathy. An inveterate traveler, Tom has practiced integrative manual therapy for over 40 years in a variety of clinical and cultural settings. Tom is the author of Anatomy Trains (2020, 4th ed), co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance (North Atlantic, 2010, 2017), and more. He has also produced over 20 online learning courses with Anatomy Trains and collaborates with body-minded professional groups. Tom and his team deliver professional development courses and certification in Structural Integration worldwide. =========== TOM MYERS =========== 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial/ 📘 FB ▶ https://www.facebook.com/AnatomyTrains/ ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.  The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1 Fascia health 2. Emotional trauma 3. Modern movement patterns 4. Connective tissue hydration 5. Power of posture 6. Breathing evolution 7. Body-brain connection 8. Congestion and posture 9. Western yoga 10. Nervous system and perception ========== SPONSORS ========== Relax, recharge, and rejuvenate with red light therapy from the comfort of your home! Visit Mito Red Light and use code ALIGN to enjoy 5% off sitewide.

    1h 13m
  8. 27 SEPT

    A Practical Guide to High Performance with Chase Jarvis | Align Podcast #511

    Chase Jarvis, award-winning artist and entrepreneur, discusses optimizing attention, achieving mindfulness, and becoming a high-performance individual. He explores the power of delusional self-belief, how cells are smarter than the mind, and why the heart often knows best. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Chase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, Emmy nominated director and one of the most influential photographers of the past 20 years, having shot global campaigns for Apple, Nike, and more than 100 other brands – as well as contributed to the Pulitzer Prize winning NYT story Snowfall. He has been the Founder + CEO of several game-changing startups including Best Camera – the App of the Year in Apple’s App Store and the very first photo app to serve as the basis for a social network; and CreativeLive the first online learning platform to serve 10’s of millions of creators and entrepreneurs from over 170 countries which was acquired by Fiverr (FVRR: NYSE) in 2021. His previous book Creative Calling debuted as an instant National Best Seller, and his new book Never Play It Safe is set to be published this fall. ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 INSTAGRAM 🤳 TIKTOK 👉 SUBSCRIBE 🌐 WEBSITE ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life. The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Mindfulness 2. High Performance 3. Delusional Self-Belief 4. Heart vs. Mind 5. Creative Entrepreneurship 6. Practical Freedom 7. Optimizing Attention ========== SPONSORS ========== Don't let a magnesium deficiency derail your goals. Try Magnesium Breakthrough today and give your body the support it needs to thrive! Take advantage of the exclusive offer, visit bioptimizers.com/align and use promo code ALIGN10 at checkout to save 10%. - Experience 100% vaccine-free chicken and pork from Primal Pastures—order today at www.primalpastures.com and use code ALIGN to save 10% on pasture-raised meats delivered right to your door!

    1h 1m

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Welcome to the Align Podcast, hosted by me, Aaron Alexander. This is a place where we focus on optimizing your mind, body, and movement through exploring unconventional approaches and unique viewpoints on all things health, wellness, and life. I'm joined by top wellness experts and world-renowned thought-leaders, including Byron Katie, Bruce Lipton, Aubrey Marcus, Jim Kwik, Marriane Williamson, Ben Greenfield, Robb Wolf, Shawn Stevenson, Abel James, Mark Sisson, Wim Hof, James Clear, Zach Bush, Gabby Reece, and many more. Get ready for deep conversations that open you up to new perspectives and ways of life that will ultimately take your mental, physical, and emotional wellness to the next level. If you love this podcast, I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram, @alignpodcast.

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