Align Podcast

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 up gets more difficult each day. Most of us are burnt out, dragging ourselves to work for the paycheck, status, benefits, and prestige until we wake up 10 or 20 years later wondering what it was all for.  How do we show up better in life and keep our sense of purpose? Jonathan Fields offers the tools and strategies we're looking for! Here, he talks about what defines a good life, where to find meaning despite uncertainties, and how to cultivate a still mindset to embody a more peaceful and productive inner state. Jonathan is the host of the top-rated podcast, Good Life Project. After years of researching what sparks people's motivation, he came up with a system that identifies people into 10 different Sparketypes. Among his greatest discovery is this: aligning our work with our Sparketype leads to a higher sense of fulfillment and renewed quality of life. Find out more about the Sparketypes in Jonathan’s new book, "SPARKED, Discover Your Unique Imprint For Work That Makes You Come Alive." What we discuss: 3:13 - Realizations on Good Life Project's transition into remote production 11:55 - Navigating uncertainties in a changing world 14:15 - How do we find our passion? 16:49 - What it means to live a good life, and Jonathan's inspiration for Good Life Project 19:53 - What are Sparketypes? 25:00 - Why swapping jobs or relationships isn't always the best first step toward a better life 31:00 - The importance of infusing play into our adult life 38:03 - How do we show up better in life, relationships, and at work? 46:28 - How to cultivate a healthy and peaceful mindset to avoid burnout 54:30 - What do we consider as "work,” and how do we find fulfillment from it? 1:02:14 - The algorithim behind the Sparketype Assessment Learn more from Jonathan’s website: https://www.jonathanfields.com/

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 of your conscious mind and live in full measure. In this episode of the Align podcast, Dr. Amishi Jha explains how our brain's attention system works while highlighting our ability to train our mind to function better. Yes, we can pay attention like we never did before and change habits we thought we couldn't live without. Also, we discuss neural plasticity, how to orient ourselves to pain and difficult emotions, why positivity hurts in certain high-stress situations, and how practicing mindfulness is the key to a fulfilled existence. Dr. Amishi Jha, PhD is a neuroscientist and a professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. Dr. Jha’s work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in the The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes and more. Her recent book, PEAK MiND, offers a guide to thriving in a distracted world. It breaks down science-proven mind-training practices to manage our attention more effectively and be 100% present in life’s crucial moments.   What we discuss: 2:41 - What is the definition of the 'mind' and how does it differ from the 'brain'? 8:17 - Explaining the brain to a 5-year-old 12:00 - Where does memory exist in the body? 17:07 - How to connect to the pain and reorient yourself to difficult emotions 21:58 - Why positivity can be problematic in high-stress situations 29:03 - Why do we consciously make bad decisions, and how do we change that? 33:20 - Defining the Default Mode Network and what happens in our brain when we're told to rest? 38:00 - Demystifying neural plasticity and why committing mistakes don't always result in better brain function 43:54 - What her book, PEAK MiND, offers to everyone struggling with attention 49:39 - "Kindness and compassion begin by paying attention." - Dr. Jha   Learn more from Dr. Amishi Jha: Website: amishi.com Instagram: @amishijha   Related Links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent  drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent. Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Mind-Attention-Invest-Minutes-ebook/dp/B08THNJ978

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 by his album collaboration with Ram Dass, who many of you know is one of my biggest idles. He has a natural talent for creating soundscapes that speak to the heart.   Jon Hopkins is an English musician and producer who began his career playing keyboards for Imogen Heap, and has produced and contributed to albums by Brian Eno, Coldplay, David Holmes and others. Both now specialize in music for psychedelic therapy and are working together on creating a transformative album.   These two humans together are an amazing combination and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation on how music is a part of human nature, the ultimate human experience, and how it can take our psychedelic explorations to the next level.   To learn more about Jon and East:   Instagram: @eastforest and @mrjonhopkins   Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/alignmethod for a special discount  eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent  drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent.

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 discuss all things gut microbiome and its effect on our physical and mental health. As one of the world’s leading fungal community scientists, Dr. Ghannoum enlightens listeners with a wealth of knowledge and research on this very important topic.  Dr Mahmoud Ghannoum is the Director of the Integrated Microbiome Core and the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He has been called the leading microbiome researcher in the world; by The Washington Post, and has published over 450 papers on his research on how bacteria and fungi impact our health.    What we discuss… 2:27- Gut-brain axis  3:42- Your body communicates to you 5:51- The connection between the gut biome and depression 8:33- What should we be doing? 17:28- Fungus and bacteria within us  19:45- Is over-sanitization better? 21:43- Do things in moderation 25:07- Toxins in our soil  28:11- Building friendly gut biomes 30:34- The gut, brain, skin connection  35:38- Sexual organs and our microbiome 40:25- Listen to your body & be a critical thinker  45:19- Gut connection and autism 53:55- Stress and the microbiome  55:44- Fungus plays a role in our environment 58:29- Mushroom supplements    To learn more about Dr. Ghannoum… Website: BIOHM Health | Gut Health & Probiotic Supplements Instagram: @dr.microbiom  Facebook: BIOHM Health - Home | Facebook   Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/exercisevault  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.

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 even in the face of today’s health crisis and sometimes toxic environments we live in.  Dr. Zach enlightens listeners with alternative healing modalities and ways to ascend physically and spiritually in order to live an optimal and abundant way of life. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!  Zach Bush MD is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. Dr Zach founded *Seraphic Group and the nonprofit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health.    What we discuss… 3:54-4:13- Deconstruct harder & digging deeper  4:50-5:04- You are writing this story  6:03-6:15- Opportunities that the universe brings 7:00- Complexity vs. simplicity: Be willing to be shifted 8:10- Health comes from within 11:48- Why Dr. Bush chose to study endocrinology 14:20- Chemicals in our food and our environment 17:46- Genetics of fear and guilt 19:09- What are viruses? 26:39-The purpose of a fever  30:57- Life needs more life 32:30- Let go of judgements, fear, and guilt & embrace abundance 37:11- Technology is an accelerator 39:54-Is everything around us a hologram? 41:28- We are all God energy 49:28- Let go of judgement 54:19- The draining of our life force 1:00:24- Another dimension we’re missing in allopathic medicine 1:02:12- The intersection between human health & food systems 1:04:36- Life is regenerative and there is a generative force on this planet 1:05:30- Stories from hospice work and lessons for life 1:14:17- Hormone therapy and its effect on health and the endocrine system  1:17:37- Connecting with indigenous wisdom      To learn more about Zach Bush… Website: zachbushmd.com Facebook: facebook.com/ZachBushMD/ Instagram:@zachbushmd Twitter: @DrZachBush   Related links: www.alignpodcast.com/exercisevault  and use co

Why are sexual pleasure and aging both forbidden topics of discussion?  Why are people so hesitant to discuss these pertinent topics when it brings about so much enjoyment and gratification in life? In this week’s episode of Align Podcast,  Dr. Amy Killen joins in with a fun and educational approach to sexual health, anti-aging, and discusses taboo topics related to sexual pleasure and sexual optimization.  Dr. Amy Killen is a Board Certified Physician and leading expert in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Killen also speaks internationally and trains physicians about PRP and stem cells, sexual longevity, and skin health.    What we discuss… 4:14- Why do people see Dr. Amy? 5:58- There’s more going on!  7:17-Stem cells...what do they do? 9:24- Injecting stem cells into genitals 10:13- Root causes of erectile dysfunction 12:39- Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy, & Sexual Healing 13:56- What does working with Dr. Amy look like? 15:22- Nitric oxide, blood flow, and erectile dysfunction 20:51- Stress states and aging 21:50- Allopathic vs. holistic medicine 28:56- Shame and genitalia  31:17- Normalizing talking about sexual health 33:09- Emotional connection to sexual health 44:31- Prostate massages...should men do it? 46:14- Testosterone levels and ejaculation  46:48- Clitoral injections and its’ association with increased sexual pleasure 48:52- The “G Spot”  50:09- How does one get to know their vagina? 53:38-Decreasing the likelihood of prostate cancer    To learn more about Dr. Amy Killen… Website: https://dramykillen.com/ Instagram:@dr.amybkillen   Related links: alignpodcast.com/emf and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 10 percent off 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. drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack  of LMNT RECHARGE

Luke Storey is a writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher, lifestyle design expert who shares transformative principles of health, addiction recovery, and spirituality, and the host of the top-rated The Life Stylist Podcast. Luke’s spent the past two decades refining the ultimate wellness lifestyle. His teachings combine primal health, and ancient spiritual practices with the most cutting-edge natural healing, and consciousness-expanding technologies. He has tenaciously applied the results of his field research and used them to not only completely transform his own life but also the lives of thousands of fans and followers through his various media channels, and speaking engagements.   One of the things that he has uncovered over the past two decades is the harmful effects EMFs have on our overall health and wellness. He has made it priority, and has gone to the extremes, to minimize his exposure to EMFs and has even created a course educating us on how to do the same. In this episode, we are going to dive deep into EMFs, educating you on what they are, where we are being exposed to EMFs in our day-to-day lives AND what you can do to reduce your exposure.   NEXT STEPS:   Get access to Luke’s EMF course now: www.alignpodcast.com/emf Use code ALIGN for 10% OFF.   LINKS MENTIONED:   Try LMNT’s electrolytes out for FREE: www. drinkLMNT.com/align.   Get 10% off BiOptimizers Mag Breakthrough

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 Jaquish and I talk about controversial ideas that go against the grain of what many people are doing inside gyms and dispel myths of the traditional fitness methodologies.  Dr. John discusses ways to improve your fitness outcomes by utilizing his unique, scientific-based approaches and his proven methodologies in order to get the fitness results you want!  Dr. Jaquish has spent years researching and developing improved approaches to health. He is a notable scientist, inventor, and author. He is the founder of the X3 System, best selling author of the book, Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time, So is Cardio, and There’s a Better Way to Have the Body You Want. Dr. John is also the founder of OsteoStrong- the most effective bone density building medical technology, which is now partnered with Tony Robbins. What we discuss… 6:56-  The inefficiencies in standard human fitness and focusing on a different approach 8:46- What is variable resistance training and why does it matter?  13:41- Who is using the OsteoStrong methods and why are they using it? 22:41- More about OsteoStrong scientific  26:10- How much training is too much training? How much training is not enough training? Tying Dr. John’s methodology of OsteoStrong and X3 into this equation. 33:31- Training with greater force to trigger greater gains  37:47-Why rest is important in building muscle 44:57- Does visualization in strength training work to produce results in your body? 52:51- Setting goals, standard education, and lessons learned in goal setting  54:51- Success at a deeper level:  Material success vs. deep internal success 58:05- Decluttering your life by purging unnecessary material items around your space 59:05- Everchanging version of self and growing throughout life 1:03:37- Stepping into the empowered version of yourself 1:08:36- Thoughts on love and fear  1:15:02- Community and connection and its correlation to health   To learn more about Dr. John… Website: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/ Instagram: @drjaquish   Related links: eatonhemp.com/align and use ALIGN code during checkout to save 20 percent  drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignp

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 world, in only shorts, you have to be almost superhuman. And a half marathon barefoot running through snow and ice?! Yep, it might sound unbelievable, but it’s nothing but true. You know what else? You can do this too! Wim Hof has several breathing exercises and cold-water training that made him able to deliver this performance. It begins with proper breathing. Wim is able to hold his breath with ease for over six minutes while his entire body is submerged underwater. Coldwater, obviously. It’s possible for everyone. The base lies in proper breathing. Through proper breathing and training, you can train to hold your breath longer and make conscious contact with your heart, autonomic nervous system, and immune system. It also has a positive influence on your blood circulation. Next step: Confrontation with the cold. After the breathing and meditation exercises, your body and mind will be prepared for the next challenge: the confrontation with cold. Through certain exposures to the cold, you can make your body stronger. You can start now by practicing this at home! For example, take a cold shower after a hot one. This will train the tiny muscles in your veins to become more flexible. As you progress you can even sit, walk, or run through the snow and ice. More importantly, this helps your body prevent future diseases   To learn more about Wim… Website: wimhofmethod.com Instagram: @iceman_hof   Related links: insidetracker.com/align for 25% OFF the entire Insider Tracker store drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent.

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 explains how to approach anxiety, the thoughts behind it, the tools to use to take control of your anxiety and take back your life! We discuss her research while writing her new book, Good Anxiety, and how important mindset is and the effect of physical activity on the brain.  Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. Her major research interest continues to be brain plasticity. Wendy is passionate about teaching, exercise, and supporting and mentoring up-and-coming scientists.   What we discuss… 2:32- What was the reason for writing your book? 4:04- What is the difference between good and bad anxiety? 6:56- What is stress inoculation? 10:54- How to think about stress and stress responses 15:42- Did anything surprise you during your research on stress 19:24- The effects of physical activity on the brain 23:10- The effects of meditation on the brain 25:44- What happens to one’s physiology during the stress state? 33:14- Is there truth in the research of the smile effect? 40:51- Tools to use for fixing anxiety and joy conditioning 48:04- How to change your mindset to a joy bias 51:48- How does one begin to engage more into implicit memories? 54:40- What was the root of your social anxiety? To learn more about Dr. Wendy… Website: wendysuzuki.com Instagram: @wendy.suzuki   Related links: insidetracker.com/align for 25% OFF the entire Insider Tracker store drinkLMNT.com/align for a FREE sample pack of LMNT RECHARGE www.magbreakthrough.com/alignpodcast and use ALIGN10 during checkout to save 10 percent.