Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1365: Is the Way You Stand & Move Making You Sick? (Featuring Aaron Alexander)
Aug 24, 2020
Dive into the fascinating world of posture and movement and how they affect both physical and mental health. Explore the complexities of ego and authenticity in our social media era. Discover how childhood experiences shape identity and how emotional states influence body language. Learn about the powerful effects of nasal breathing and consistent movement on well-being. Reflect on the impact of technology on our presence, and uncover happiness found in simplicity over material wealth.
02:12:40
The Best Player's Mindset
- Sal DiStefano recounts a basketball coach's quote about the key to being the best player.
- It involves understanding the game deeply, but also recognizing its ultimate insignificance.
The Influencer's Dilemma
- Justin Andrews describes encountering conflicted influencers whose online personas differ from their true selves.
- He advises being authentic online to avoid future internal turmoil if popularity grows.
Skewed Perceptions
- Justin Andrews explains how our perception of danger and safety is often skewed by media and anecdotes.
- He uses the example of "Jaws" influencing the fear of shark attacks despite statistically low occurrences.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Duality of Ego and Authenticity
03:53 • 23min
The Body-Mind Connection: Movement and Emotion
27:02 • 25min
The Power of Posture: Impact on Mind and Body
52:08 • 28min
The Power of Consistent Movement for Enhanced Health and Productivity
01:20:32 • 6min
Redefining Fitness Through Movement
01:26:02 • 6min
The Impact of Environment and Movement on Health
01:31:36 • 3min
Breathing, Health, and Societal Reflections
01:34:44 • 11min
Happiness Beyond Wealth
01:45:17 • 21min
The Impact of Technology on Presence and Experience
02:06:21 • 3min
The Transformative Power of Immersion in Nature
02:08:57 • 4min
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Philip Beach's "Muscles and Meridians" explores the intricate connection between muscles and meridians in the human body, drawing from both Western and Eastern perspectives.
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The text is richly illustrated with diagrams and anatomical references, making it a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and movement enthusiasts alike.
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Daniel Everett
Daniel Everett's "Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes" offers a captivating account of the author's experiences living among the Pirahã people of the Amazon.
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In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Aaron Alexander, author of The Align Method, about the importance of posture, mobility, and movement on health and longevity.
- The interesting dance with your ego. (3:53)
- The detriments of leading with your imposter versus authentic self. (6:09)
- The perception of safety. (10:12)
- How humans are extremely complex. (12:55)
- The stigma around cannabis. (15:08)
- The practiced skill of thinking slowly. (16:52)
- Disorganization can lead to parasites. (18:33)
- The skill of reading body language. (21:11)
- Always question the things you feel most passionate about. (23:05)
- How your thoughts and moods affect your movements. (27:12)
- How there is a lot of wisdom in spiritual practices. (30:42)
- Do people store emotions in their bodies? (33:34)
- How we are a product of our childhood. (40:30)
- The fine line of not letting your insecurities consume you. (45:23)
- How your perception of yourself impacts the way that you carry your movement. (48:57)
- Best practices to be a happier person. (59:14)
- The importance of disrupting your day to day life. (1:05:17)
- Be more honest with your biology. (1:08:45)
- Consistent movement matters. (1:14:47)
- Leveraging leverage. (1:27:18)
- Best practices to incorporate hip hinging into your daily life. (1:29:36)
- The Western Medicine bottle. (1:32:43)
- The power of proper nasal breathing. (1:35:15)
- Are we heading towards being plugged in? (1:42:34)
- Our perceived happiness over possessions rather than people. (1:45:20)
- How LA is like an oven. (1:54:05)
- Are you consumed by the game or a witness? (1:55:51)
- Ancient wisdom and science have polarities. (2:01:22)
- The unintended consequences of capturing rather than viewing. (2:06:26)
Featured Guest/People Mentioned
- Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast) Instagram
- Website
- Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram
- Amy Cuddy, PhD (@amycuddy) Instagram
- Joan Vernikos
- Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram
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- Mind Pump #1165: Bishop Robert Barron On Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More
- Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk
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