Align Podcast

Dr. Stacy Sims, leading expert in female physiology and sports nutrition, discusses the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle for optimal sports training. She highlights the lack of research on women, the influence of patriarchy, and the need for personalized training plans based on hormonal changes. Topics include carbohydrate intake, sleep disturbances, debunking myths about performance and ACL injuries, fertility tracking, and the impact of exercise on menstrual cycles.

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 and expand book: The Align Method, speaking about why our bodies our so compressed and what we can do to fix it.   A key distinction between human beings and other mammals is our capacity to walk upright on two feet. The story becomes extra interesting when you ask, “What the heck were we doing before that?” It's a great question and one I explore in this episode. Essentially, we have gotten so far from our ancestral way of life and it has trigger misalignment throughout our entire body. In this episode, you can find solutions on how to successfully decompress your body, ease your pain and discomfort, feel more confident and live a more aligned life.  

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 Align Podcast, I'm joined by Youtuber, Podcaster, and polymath Chris Williamson. He's the creator and host of "Modern Wisdom" where he interviews some of the brightest minds on the planet to explore different topics on human nature, philosophy, health, fitness, and many more. Chris admits feeling like an outsider his whole life, which helped forge his exceptional perceptive qualities that led to his huge commercial success as a club promoter. But, for Chris, we're more than what we do. He goes on to discuss the key to finding your purpose, how to make sense of your suffering, and one of the most bewildering topics of all…modern dating. He explains why more men and women struggle to find a partner nowadays and how balancing the feminine and masculine energies can solve it.   What we discuss: 0:00 – Introduction to Chris Williamson 2:30 – How dogs can help you live longer 7:09 – Intrinsic focus Vs. Extrinsic focus 13:30 – Is there a cheat code to finding love? 17:30 – How to reframe your negative experiences 21:40 – Why curiosity is also a desire to be understood 32:00 – How to transcend your suffering 38:40 – Finding and questioning your purpose 42:00 – The most attractive quality in a person 46:00 – Is a high-agency partner good for you? 55:00 – On modern dating: Problematic relationship advice you need to rethink 1:02:00 – Balancing the feminine and masculine energies to solve the chaos of modern dating   Learn more from Chris Williamson: Website: https://chriswillx.com/ Instagram: @chriswillx    

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 explains what human movement truly means, why it affects your quality of life, and how to get yourself to move more often and effectively in a sedentary world that offers limitless reasons to sit on hours.  What's really interesting to know is that it's not enough that you exercise or move your body once in a while; Katy says you should be moving in ways that optimize ALL parts of your body. Yes, there's actually a "dosage" of movement required for different body parts. It seems complex, but it's totally achievable if you introduce even small changes in your routine. Whether you're working in front of the computer or glued to the TV screen, there are easy ways you can secure that daily dose of healthy movement. Learn more as Katy and I delve deep into that in this educational talk. Aside from writing the best-selling "Move Your DNA" along with 7 other books, multi-awarded leader Katy Bowman teaches movement globally through her movement education company, Nutritious Movement. Her work has been featured in diverse media including The Today Show, CBC Radio One, The Seattle Times, and Good Housekeeping.  She’s one of the most influential thinkers whose work continues to amaze and inspire me. What we discuss: 2:50 – What is movement, and how to know if you're "under moved" 8:00 – Pelvic Floor biomechanics, and the “movement dosage” your body parts need 13:40 – How to incorporate movement even if you’re just sitting 16:50 – Why you need to go out more often and look at things from a distance 24:00 – Katy’s book reco: The Wizard and the Prophet 36:15 – “The body is a renewable resource through movement.” 41:00 – Tensegrity beyond the skeletal system: How your perception of the world shapes your body and life 46:11 – How to be more active individuals in a sedentary world 49:00 – Movement as Nutrition: Why "Move Your DNA" is worth the read   Learn more from Katy Bowman: Website: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/ Instagram: @nutritiousmovement   Related Link: Katy Bownman’s books: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/product-category/bookstore/

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 and world-record holder Michele Graglia shares empowering insights that will get you off the couch and start running towards your highest dreams. His unimaginable wins are plastered in various websites but, in this rare interview, Michele reveals why competition ruins the essence of ultra running, what sets his mindset apart from other ultramarathoners, and how to overcome your ego-centric tendencies that keep you from growing into a better version of yourself. From getting high on the addictive supermodel lifestyle at age 24 to feeling the unbearable existential void at 27, Michele found an escape in the world's most inhospitable places: ice mountains and torrid deserts. His pivot from the limelight set him off to epic adventures that test the limits of human potential. Giving his all to run extreme distances in extreme conditions, he has conquered both the scalding canyons of Death Valley and the sub-zero Yukon region. Amid the COVID pandemic, he won the 2020 Moab 240 Endurance Run, a death-defying 240-mile foot race through some of Utah’s most challenging terrains. It seems insane to give up fame, fortune, and comfort for intense mental and physical pain, suffering, and despair, but Michele believes it’s necessary. “We can all transcend our perceived limitations to grow as a person,” he remarks. If you feel trapped in your current situation and struggling to break free from your comfort zone, this episode is perfect for you.   What we discuss: 3:15 - What made him leave the luxurious modeling world for ultra running? 6:00 - Why ultra running is about self-exploration, not competition 8:30 - On beating world-renowned ultramarathoner David Goggins in a race 13:50 - What mind and body transcendence is, and why running a race is an spiritual pursuit 20:08 - How your ego keeps you from achieving greatness 22:35 - Michele's realizations after his confrontation with David Goggins 38:04 - How your ego makes you do stupid things 45:00 - Why life is an endless pursuit of self-discovery 51:50 - Tips to preparing for a big race 57:15 – Ultra Running Diet: Optimized Fat Metabolism (OFM) diet, ketosis, or veganism?   Learn more from Michele Graglia: Website: https://michelegraglia.com/ Instagram: @mickeygraglia   Related Link: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Leave a review of the podcast and get a chance to win exciting prizes!

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 Align Podcast, world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown explains why you should stop breathing through your mouth and start taking slow, light breaths through your nose. One huge reason for this is that nasal breathing will drastically improve your sleep, attention and memory, calm your mind, and reduce your stress almost instantly. Do you notice how anxiety makes your breathing fast and shallow, which only reinforces your suffering? That's mostly because of dysfunctional breathing patterns you’re not even aware of. Here, Patrick gives tips on how to stay calm and collected in stressful situations by controlling our breath. His focus is not in deep breaths but in the gaps between those breaths. Also, we cover the healing effects of nasal breathing on COVID and asthma patients, the dangers of mouth breathing in kids, and how tongue posture affects your gait and appearance. Patrick McKeown is a best-selling author and leading expert on the topic of optimal breathing for improved health and fitness. He has written 8 books, including top sellers "Close Your Mouth" and "Asthma Free Naturally". His latest book, "Atomic Focus,” is packed with science-proven breathing techniques that help people achieve the highest level of focus they need to succeed.   What we discuss: 6:00 - The secret to staying calm in stressful situations lies in your breath 12:30 - The harmful effects of mouth breathing in children 23:00 - Why solving the mental health crisis starts with addressing sleep disordered breathing 30:00 - Stimulate your vagus nerve through this breathing technique 35:30 - 6 Tongue Exercises to boost brain function 44:15 - Why you should start breathing less and slow, not fast and shallow 50:43 - How nasal breathing improves your focus and memory 53:40 - Self-actualization begins with deep sleep and correct breathing patterns 56:00 - Microcosmic Orbit: Harnessing strength and energy from your tongue 59:00 - How are your tongue position, gait, and posture related?   Learn more from Patrick McKeown: Websites: https://oxygenadvantage.com/ https://buteykoclinic.com/ Instagram: @oxygenadvantage, @buteykoclinic   Related Link: Patrick Mckeown’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-McKeown/e/B006X1OD3U%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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 she believes that our dogs are in our life to teach us how to show up for a relationship. In other words, she considers them to be our training wheels as we learn how to develop better relationships in our lives with ourselves and others.  Tamar Geller is a New York Times bestselling author and as OPRAH says “A Life Coach for Dogs and their People”. Known for her mindful, fun, innovative and effective methods, her enthusiasm revolutionized the way dog training is done. She doesn’t believe in giving commands to a dog, instead she prefers to teach them the life skills that allow them to self-regulate and make better decisions. To learn more about Tamar: Website: theloveddog.com  Instagram: @theloveddog   Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent  www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Leave a review of the podcast and get a chance to win exciting prizes from Eaton Hemp and BiOptimizers!

Having trouble connecting with your partner sexually and emotionally? Sex expert Jaiya Ma says it can be because of your unprocessed traumas and lack of self-love. In this wildly vulnerable episode of the Align Podcast, world-renowned sexologist Jaiya Ma and her partner Ian Ferguson reveal the top secrets to having the best sex of your life. Hint: Great sex isn't about what you do; it's about who you are. Jaiya and Ian talk about the importance of taking on "masks" or personas to fully express your erotic self without the conditioned feeling of shame. In this rare instance, Jaiya also openly shares her struggle with an incurable Complex Post-traumatic Disorder (CPTSD) and how it interfered with her relationship with Ian and herself, leading her to test the healing wonders of Psychedelics. Highlighting the naked truth that humans are wired for pleasure, this power couple aims to put an end to the institutionalized shame around sexuality. If you want to get over that shame and optimize your sexual life, this episode is for you. Jaiya is an award-winning author and Somatic Sexologist with over two decades of clinical research and client observation under her belt. She is the creator of The Erotic Blueprints and writer of best-selling books “Red Hot Touch” and “Cuffed, Tied & Satisfied.” She and Ian are contributors to the hit Netflix show, “Love, Sex, and Goop.”   What we discuss: 3:30 - How self-love affects your sex life 4:36 - The Attachment Theory: Why you feel unsafe in a relationship 6:40 - Coping with Complex Post-traumatic Disorder (CTPSD) 17:30 - Jaiya's experience of MDMA/Ecstasy as treatment for CTPSD 25:00 - What taking on erotic personas really mean 28:26 - Empowered Erotic Persona Work: Identities you can try with your partner 35:20 - How to deal with sexual shame 38:20 - How to activate your pleasure hormones through paradoxical breathing 1:00:00 - Sex, death, and orgasm 1:06:00 - The secret to falling in love with yourself and your partner again Learn more from their website: https://missjaiya.com/   Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent  www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent.

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, why are we still the sickest nation in history? That’s a question addressed by Shawn Stevenson in this eye-opening episode. Here, Shawn unveils the faults in our healthcare system and the role of the government and media in perpetuating fear among us. He explains that the fear that helps us spot a threat is the same fear that makes us commit bad decisions for ourselves and others. While fear serves as our mechanism for survival, Shawn argues it has also been a tool that corporations, politicians, and capitalists use as a form of control…and a source of billon-dollar profits! As long as we’re afraid to take charge of our own lives, they will continue to feed on us, and we will continue to grapple with the crisis of fear. From the hyperbolic COVID-19 media coverage to flawed FDA processes and the opioid crisis brought by pharmaceutical giants, Shawn fearlessly points out how we're being manipulated by the very systems we created. And then he shares 3 things we can do to make a change now. Shawn Stevenson is a nutritionist, keynote speaker, and the author of best-selling books "Eat Smarter" and "Sleep Smarter". He is the creator and host of “The Model Health Show” where he convenes with the world’s brightest experts to discuss topics on health, fitness, nutrition, personal development, and more.   What we discuss: 7:05 - Why we're still a lost world despite our advances in science & technology 17:20 - You are the product of the little moments in your life 22:00 - Can we hack our brain to change our feelings and thoughts? 34:30 - How fear affects our immune system 46:00 - The darkest secrets of our healthcare system 53:50 - What happens when you compromise your ethics for the greater good 57:25 - Why do people have a thirst for power? 1:04:00 - How big pharmaceutical companies contribute to the opioid crisis 1:14:00 - "Be awake, not woke" 1:17:20 - How can we help fix a broken healthcare, political, and education system? 1:25:00 - "Be so good that you're undeniable"   Learn more from Shawn Stevenson: Website: https://themodelhealthshow.com/ Instagram: @shawnmodel   Related Links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent  www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Leave a review of the podcast and get a chance to win exciting prizes from Eaton Hemp and BiOptimizers!

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, Biological Dentist Dr. Dominik Nischwitz delves into the profound connection of oral health to our overall health and well-being. With scientific studies proving the origins of chronic diseases in the mouth, Dr. Dome challenges the claims of conventional dentistry that the teeth are separate from the body and explains why the traditional "drill, fill, and bill" dental practice can make things worse. For him, today's world requires a new approach to oral healthcare that fuses advanced technology and natural medicine. If you want to know what causes tooth decay and how to avoid it, how your mouth is connected to the rest of your body, why root canals and amalgam fillings are deadly, and when you should see a biological dentist, this episode is for you! Dr. Dominik Nischwitz is a dentist and naturopath, a world specialist in biological dentistry and ceramic implants, and the president of the International Society of Metal Free Implantology (ISMI). In 2015, he co-founded DNA Health and Aesthetics, Center for Biological Dentistry with his father in Tubingen, Germany. His book, “It All Starts in Your Mouth,” explores the impact of oral health on whole body wellness.   What we discuss: 6:00 - What causes cavitation? 11:35 - How the mouth serves as the window into the microbiome 12:58 - What does "chew your water" mean? 17:25 - How are the teeth connected to the central nervous system? 21:20 - What your teeth reveals about your health 23:16 - Why flossing can do more harm than good, and what prevents tooth decay 30:00 - What causes bad breath? 39:20 - How breastfeeding helps the baby's jaw development 43:30 - The relationship of your bite to your spinal posture 1:06:20 - The key to optimal oral health requires a return to nature and ancient strategies 1:09:00 - Why all dentists should be biological dentists   Learn more from Dr. Dominik: Instagram: @drdome1 Book: It’s All in Your Mouth: Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness   Related Links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent  www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent.