
Align Podcast
Welcome! I'm Aaron, host of the Align Podcast. Understanding your mind and body can be confusing, this podcast will help by combining ancient wisdom with modern science to better know yourself.
New here? Start with these episodes: Byron Katie, Bruce Lipton, Aubrey Marcus, Gabor Maté, Robert Sapolsky, Chris Williamson, Robert Edward Grant, Dr. Perry Nickelston, Wim Hof, Peter Crone, James Clear, Zach Bush, Teal Swan, Dr. Mike Israetel, Gabby Reece, Laird Hamilton, Marianne Williamson
If you love this podcast, I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram, @AaronAlexander
Latest episodes

Aug 13, 2018 • 1h 2min
Craig Ballantyne: Get Shit Done, Rules for Life, Productivity | Ep. 187
Craig Ballantyne coaches high-performing entrepreneurs and executives to get more done, have massive impact, grow their influence, and finally have a personal life again. He's helped his clients grow $100 million businesses ... while fixing their relationships at the same time. Craig is the author of "The Perfect Day Formula" and "Turbulence Training," and has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine for over 17 years. His books, videos, and coaching programs have transformed the lives of over 7 million people—physically, financially, mentally, and emotionally—over the last two decades using the same 5 Pillars of Success that allowed Craig to overcome crippling anxiety attacks and transform his life.

Aug 7, 2018 • 40min
Jamie Wheal: Stealing Fire, Vagus Nerve, Flow States | Ep. 186
Jamie Wheal, Executive Director of Flow Genome Project, is a leading expert on the neuro-physiology of human performance. His work ranges from Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, Google, and Nike, to the U.S. Naval War College and Red Bull. He combines a background in expeditionary leadership, wilderness medicine and surf rescue, with over a decade advising high-growth companies on strategy, execution and leadership.

Aug 3, 2018 • 44min
Neuroscience of Meditation: Vipassana | My Experience | Ep. 185
Vipassana is a 10-day silent meditation. This is an in depth, slightly nerdy conversation about my recent experience with vipassana with my good friend and neuroscience/brain health guru, Ryan Glatt. He handles the 'hard-science' and I explain the 'new-age granola version' Enjoy!

Jul 29, 2018 • 54min
Dr. John Demartini: Grow Your Brain, Escaping Death, Forgiveness | Ep. 184
Dr. John Demartini, a human behavior expert, discusses personal growth, forgiveness, and brain development. He shares insights on living by values, overcoming challenges, and navigating investment strategies. The podcast explores the correlation between physiology and psychology for overall wellness and enhancing brain function. Demartini's journey from near-death experiences to gratitude and self-enlivenment is highlighted, offering valuable lessons for personal development.

Jul 23, 2018 • 57min
Sean Croxton: Mirror Neurons, Pattern Breaking, How to Grow | Ep. 183
Sean Croxton has been a leading authority in the wellness world since the beginning of Youtube with his Under Ground Wellness channel. This conversation goes deep into our values, goals, beliefs and the science of the mind. Enjoy!

Jul 16, 2018 • 49min
Suze Yalof Schwartz: Meditation, Sound Healing, Dreams | Ep. 182
Suze Yalof Schwartz is the CEO and Founder of Unplug Meditation, the author of Unplug: A Simple Guide To Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers, and the creator of the Unplug Meditation App. In 2012 Suze learned a three minute meditation that turned her world upside-down and changed her life forever. Prior to this she was a fashion editor and "makeover guru" working at Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire and Glamour Magazine with regular appearances on GMA, The Today Show, CBS Early Show and more. Once she got the meditation bug she was on a mission to keep doing it but found that it was not easy to find a place to learn and pop in and out and practice. Think "Dry Bar" for meditation, walk in icky walk out great in under 30 minutes.

Jul 9, 2018 • 1h 17min
Jim Kwik: Read Faster, Think Clearly, Boost Memory | Ep. 181
Jim is a friend and legend in the world of cognitive development. He coaches the world's thought leaders and celebrities of all sorts to enhance their cognitive performance, memory and clarity of thought. This was truly one of my favorite conversations, it's FILLEd with actionable info. Enjoy!

Jul 2, 2018 • 54min
Jen Esquer: Save Your Spine, Mobility 101, Nocebo | Ep. 180
Jen Esquer, aka @docjenfit, is a doctor of physical therapy, founder of the Mobility Method and world-renowned movement badass. I greatly value her perspectives and am so excited to share, enjoy!

Jun 24, 2018 • 1h 2min
Matt Vincent: Becoming World Champion, Highland Philosophy, Getting Stronger | 179
Two-time Highland Games World Champion Matt Vincent (@ihviiimattvincent) shares how he combined training, diet and mental strength to make it to the top of his sport. Matt is a world-class athlete and thought leader in all things lifting and life design. Tune into the continuation of this conversation on the UMSO podcast...

Jun 18, 2018 • 60min
Sue Hitzmann: Fascia, Melting Your Stress, Cellulite | Ep. 178
Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST, NMT Sue is the creator of the MELT Method®, a simple self-treatment technique that helps people get out and stay out of chronic pain. A nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist, and founding member of the Fascia Research Society, Sue is the author of the New York Times bestselling book The MELT Method, which has been translated into eight languages and helped over 200,000 people lead a healthy, pain-free life.