Align Podcast

Dr. Gabor Maté discusses trauma, healing, emotions, and brain development. He contrasts modern and historical approaches to trauma, explores the interplay of emotions on physiology, and analyzes cultural influences. The conversation delves into brain development, emotional impacts on behavior, and the depths of death. The essence of human nature, finite vs. infinite games in life, and the importance of meeting fundamental needs are also explored.

Teal Swan, a New Thought Leader, discusses various interesting topics including trauma healing, attachment styles, the illusion of others' lives on social media, regenerative farming, and emotional stuntedness in positions of power.

Human Connection Specialist Mark Groves shares insights on effective communication, resolving conflicts, and regulating emotions. They discuss the impact of contempt, cyclical patterns in relationships, and the importance of community support. Also, they touch on the benefits of magnesium and transitioning from victimhood to accountability in relationships.

Kimi Inch, dominatrix, intimacy coach, and somatic therapist, discusses topics like intimacy, sexuality, healing power of a dominatrix, pleasure, energy flows, and deep desires in a thrilling, enlightening, and hilarious conversation. They explore the origins of kinks, kink and personal growth, creating a safe and intimate space, taboo and shame in sexuality, religion and kink, attunement in intimate encounters, sexual conversations and intimacy, and exploring orgasms and own power. A remarkable episode with a renowned expert on intimacy.

Dr. Andy Galpin, an expert in exercise physiology, covers topics such as muscle growth, strength improvement, body composition, breathing patterns, and sleep. The podcast explores the relationship between muscle size and strength, training specificity for injury prevention, the benefits of therapy, the importance of hydration, and optimizing tissue tolerance. In addition, it provides resources for sleep improvement and performance optimization.

Grammy-nominated artist and adventurer Mike Posner joins the podcast. They discuss personal growth, taking control of the mind and body, challenges of manhood, relationships, and the spiritual journey through music. Mike shares his experiences walking across America and summiting Mount Everest. They also dive into embracing creativity, shifting away from depression, surviving avalanches, maintaining serenity, overcoming fear of intimacy, and exploring the concept of God.

Dr. Steven Gundry, a top cardiothoracic surgeon and nutritional pioneer, discusses gut health, microbiomes, changes in food consumption, benefits of fermentation, sparkling water, and the side effects of nicotine. He also explores the symbiotic relationship between kingdoms, toxoplasmosis, therapy, plant-based diets, and the impact of fermentation on gut health. Additionally, he discusses carbon dioxide production, M-Tor, Rapamycin, optimizing M-Tor levels, meal timing, the interconnectedness of physiological processes, and the effect of olive oil on blood vessels.

Astrologer Debra Silverman explores the connection between astrology and psychology, discussing her book 'The Missing Element' and the significance of astrological charts. She shares her unique psychological-spiritual model and the empowering potential of astrology in post-pandemic life. The podcast covers topics such as living life as a theater, maintaining youthfulness, growing up with dangerous fathers, and the side effects of fame. It also delves into astrology as a path to self-discovery, exploring agreements before coming to Earth, soul memory, and loneliness during the holiday season.

In this episode, the host and his assistant answer fan questions about balancing flexibility and strength training, unusual health problems, diet, enlarging the penial region, lower back pain, best ways to get over a cold, favorite spiritual teacher, taking steroids, gua sha for recovery, sauna/cold plunge before or after a workout, going too far with biohacking, relieving temporary bloating, and the biggest risks taken this year.

In this episode of the Align podcast, we’re taking a look back at some of our top episodes of 2023, exploring all things health and wellness. From surfing legend Laird Hamilton, to popular figures like Mike Israetel, we’ve put together some of the best bits from the podcast. Gabor Maté, Robert E Grant, Peter Crone, and Amanda Bucci also feature in this highlight reel for the year! Thank you to our sponsors: Start your membership today and receive $250 off at mylifeforce.com/align, and get 15% off addition purchases with code ALIGN Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/ALIGN.