Align Podcast

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with Jamie Kilstein who is the host of the Fuckups Guide to Self-Help, as well as a well-known stand-up comic and Jai Jitsu fighter. Jamie shares the root of his humor, why weirdness is something you should accept and love about yourself, and his journey towards building more self-awareness. Plus, we dive into the divide in our country when it comes to social movements and political stances and how harsh each side can be towards each other.  What We Discuss:  Jai Jitsu  Controversial comedy  Accepting your weirdness Meditation Why the US is so divided right now Being a political flipflopper  Online fighting    Find more from Jamie: Podcast: A Fuckups Guide to Self-Help Instagram: @thejamiekilstein Twitter: @jaimiekilstein Joe Rogan: #1031

We are a species that–whether we want to face it or not–is on it’s way to becoming extinct and this earth will carry on with or without us. So the great question Michael and I explore in this conversation is how can we pull ourselves back from all the noise so that we are able to hear the signal? Michael believes the answer to this question is shifting the way we live by reverting back to ancient ways, techniques, and worldly views. What does that mean? Download now to find out more. Michael is a social entrepreneur focused on building movements for social impact. As a Fulbright Scholar, he studied community-building strategies in Sri Lanka, where he lived and researched for two years. As a member of the Board of Directors of Sarvodaya USA Michael worked intimately with Sri Lanka's largest social movement and NGO, Sarvodaya, serving 11 million people across 15,000 villages. Since that time he has traveled and worked to build global movements.   What we discuss: The collective vs. Individual way of living: 6:00 Shifting the way we live to preserve humanity: 20:00 Michaels shamanic experience: 34:00 Using psychedelics 37:00 RIghts of passage: 42:00   Find more from Michael: Instagram: @michaeltrainer Podcast: Peak Mind 

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I am joined by Harry Grammer, who is by far one of the most important figures I have had on the podcast and one of the most important conversations I have ever shared. Harry discusses the primary roots of oppression, injustice, and racism that exists in the United States. There are a lot of layers. It’s not as simple as putting one blanket statement on a cardboard box and going out and yelling about it. There is a deep injustice happening among our fellow human beings and it is our duty to uncover it. Harry is an activist, scholar, and poet and founder of New Earth, an organization playing an integral part in reforming the juvenile justice nationwide system. In 2017, Harry was honored as a CNN Hero and in 2018 selected as an inaugural Obama Foundation Fellow. Harry is an invaluable character with invaluable information to share. I hope my conversation with Harry will help you begin to peel back the layers. What we discuss: African American, people of color, or black? 4:30 The appropriate response for white people during this movement: 6:30 The difference between the BLM Movement and BLM organization: 13:30 How oppression and prejudice are highly adaptable: 16:00 The issues of our prison system: 18:30 Defunding the police: 24:00 Is posting on Instagram enough action? 28:30 Must-read books and must-see movies: 30:30 The history of Jim Crow: 35:30 The progress made between 1865 and now: 40:30 Our justice system is a scary beast: 49:30 How do we stop “othering” each other?: 53:30 The Pygmalion Effect: 55:00 My experience with being arrested 1:01:00 Henry’s perspective on the system and how it needs to change: 1:04:00 How to can we support the movement? 1:20:00 Find more from Harry: newearthlife.org Harry's TedTalk

If you think you’ve heard everything Max Lugavere has to say about the Genius Life, I’m guessing you haven’t heard this. We go deeper than his brand-new book and take a look into how Max lives his personal Genius Life. We not only discuss his brand-new book, The Genius Life, but also dive into how he has navigated through the events of 2020, the music he creates (did you know he’s a musician?), and all things mind and body because that’s what this podcast is all about. Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, as well as The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary, which is his newest book. He is also the host of the #1 Apple Podcasts Health podcast, The Genius Life. What we discuss: How posting only your “best side” can be a form of violence to others 4:30 Max’s experience navigating through the coronavirus: 8:00 Statistics on obesity: 18:00 What inflammation does to your body: 20:30 The three H’s that define good health: 28:00 Common nutrient deficiencies: 29:45 Max’s personal journey as a musician: 34:00 Dealing with trauma: 49:00 Mastering your voice: 55:00 Find more from Max: Website: www.maxlugavere.com Instagram: @maxlugavere Book: The Genius Life Podcast: The Genius Life Podcast

Let's talk about Black Lives Matter. Some people believe protesting and posting on social media is the most effective way to bring about change in our country, although I believe the most effective way is to become better educated on exactly what is happening, as well as have open dialog and honest conversations to help better understand. In this episode of the Align Podcast, I'm joined by Robert Fergusson who shares his experience growing up as an African American with the racism and injustice in our country. He also shares his approach to supporting the movement and his best advice for how we can make an actual change. I cannot thank Robert enough for providing me with a new perspective on the movement. I hope you enjoy the conversation and find it as beneficial as much as I did.

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I chat with fitness influencer, Nimai Delgado, who shares his interesting journey through life from being an American raised in a Hindu community to becoming one of the most prominent vegan bodybuilders in the industry. We begin our conversation discussing the foundations of Hinduism and Niami’s view on God. Niami explains what it was like growing up in Southern America as a Hindu and how he made a personal shift from, “sharing less to fit in more” to embracing his full self. We also dive into his journey from being a vegetarian, to actively deciding to never eat animal products again. Niami explains common mistakes vegan’s make, as well as his best advice for thriving on a plant-based diet. After listening, you will not only be left with greater knowledge on a vegan diet, but you will also be left with a new perspective on embracing your difference in a world where you feel pressure to follow the norm. Find more from Nimai: Instagram: @nimaidelgado Youtube: Nimai Delgado Podcast: Generation V Website: veganfitness.com

In this conversation with Lindsey Simcik, we dive into the simple practices Lindsey incorporates into her life for connecting deeper with her higher self. She gives a beautiful explanation for each practice and provides you with a clear guide on how to implement these practices into your daily life. We touch on the topics of overwhelm, releasing feelings, finding tranquility, and being authentic. As well as discusses the practices of shadow work, channeled writing, gratitude, and vision boards. If you’re looking to develop a new daily routine for connecting with your higher self, you will leave this conversation with countless ideas as to how to do so.   What we discuss:  Overwhelm: 0:30  Shadow Work: 8:30 Releasing feelings and finding tranquility 12:00 Channeled writing: 16:00 Finding a daily habit that connects you to your higher self: 19:30 Gratitude practice: 22:00 Vision boards: 27:00 Embodying how expansive you are 30:30 Communicating authentically: 37:00 Being 100% yourself in relationships 40:30   Find more from Lindsey: Podcast: almost30.com | @almost30podcast Instagram: @lindseysimcik    

In this episode of the Align podcast, special guest Mike Wasilisin talks about the power of embracing pain. We chat about how everyone has the ability within them to achieve whatever it is they want to achieve and how everyone can live an unbelievable life that is free from pain. But in order to get there, we need to endure the pain, as it's a necessary part of growth, both physically and mentally. So instead of avoiding the pain, we need to steer towards it to live the life we want for ourselves. Mike is the founder of MoveU, a step by step method for helping you develop positional presence, a state of whole-body symmetry where you’re constantly observing, and correcting your body’s position with your muscles to achieve balance and strength. Prior to MoveU, Mike had a clinical practice that led him to work around the clock, with no room for a personal life. Realizing this isn’t the life he wanted for himself, he dedicated every free moment to building the life he truly wanted that allowed him to commit to his higher purpose: inspiring the world to transform pain into a powerful mind and body. Find more from Mike:  @moveU moveu.com

In this episode of the Align podcast, I chat with returning guest Dr. Christian Gonzalez on the happenings in the world right now. We discuss: Are the numbers screwed? And why are they screwed? Are face masks actually effective? Is quarantining the best solution flattening the curve? Is a vaccine the ultimate solution? Is over-sanitizing helping or hurting our immunity? What are alternative measures we can be taking to strengthen our immunity? Why is our free speech being taken away? It’s important to note this is a conversation and not to be taken as hard facts. Now more than ever it is important for you to question everything you hear, do your own research, and take everything with a grain of salt. Although, I hope this conversation provides you with a new perspective and challenges you to rethink and question what is happening in the world today. Dr. Gonzalez is a naturopathic doctor who earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Rutgers University and his Medical Doctorate at the University of Bridgeport's College of Naturopathic Medicine.   Dr. Gonzalez's previous episode on the podcast: Dr. Christian Gonzalez: Gut Biome, Meaning of Cancer, Fecal Transplants | Ep. 242   Find more from Dr. Gonzalez: Instagram: @doctor.g_ Podcast: Heal Thy Self

In this episode, I am joined by a good friend, Luke Storey, who shares his wisdom cultivated through overcoming his personal addiction and trauma and developing his higher self. We begin the conversation discussing the topics of the current situation with tech senatorship, Luke’s outlook on pollution and why we pollute the earth, and the effects 5G and radiation have on our bodies. We then dive into a deep and meaningful conversation on why we become addicts, how to break our cycles of addiction, the karmic effect of how we live our lives, and how it ties into our spiritual evolution. Luke Storey is a motivational speaker, kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, world-class biohacker, host of The Life Stylist Podcast, and founder of the world's premier online fashion school for stylists, School of Style which he founded in 2008. Luke’s spent the past twenty-three years developing and refining the ultimate wellness lifestyle, based on the most transformative principles of primal health and ancient spiritual practices, while at the same time embracing 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.   What we discuss: Tech censorship 2:00 Polluting the earth 6:00 5G and radiation 11:00 Addiction and trauma 23:00 Karma and our spiritual evolution 55:00   Find more from Luke: @lukestorey lukestorey.com