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Do you know what your meaning in life is? What about your meaning OF life?
In this episode of the Align podcast, John Vervaeke, Ph.D. and I share a profoundly striking dialogue on our collective starvation for meaning. Plus, we tackle why we experience a gnawing disconnection from ourselves, from each other, and from nature. As he sheds light on the difference between meaning “in” life vs. meaning “of” life, we also touch on cancel culture, addiction, the power of a flow state of mind in meaning-making, and how to cultivate wisdom in the Age of Disinformation.
John Vervaeke, Ph.D., is an author of several books, and he’s been a professor of cognitive science at the University of Toronto since 1994. His award-winning 50-part lecture series on Youtube titled "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis” has garnered 500k+ views worlwide.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to John Vervaeke
3:00 - Culture, Grammar, and the Creation of Meaning
6:00 - What is the Meaning Crisis?
9:00 - The roots of our alienation + how to harness our power to self-correct
16:00 - Cancel culture as a symptom of the meaning crisis
23:30 - What exactly is cognition?
27:00 - Love, psychedelics, and the flow state of mind
36:00 - The definition of meaning-making & the different kinds of knowing
41:30 - Addiction: A learned behavior or a disease?
44:50 - Why we should never stop looking for meaning & seeking wisdom
56:00 - Actionable Tips to cultivate wisdom & live a fulfilled life
1:01:00 - How religion contributes to solving the meaning crisis
Learn more from John Vervaeke:
Website: johnvervaeke.com
Twitter: @vervaeke_john
Youtube: johnvervaeke
Book: Zombies in Western Culture: A Twenty-First Century Crisis
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Prepare to learn why an obsession with diet and exercise may not solve your complex health issues, why you shouldn't fear aging, how your thoughts could literally reshape your bones, what it means to restore your “full range of motion,” the relationship of quality movement and lasting joy, plus the major differences between stretching and mobilizing (and why you should be focusing on the latter!).
As a seasoned Movement and Mobility Coach, Dr. Kelly Starrett guides players in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and NBA, Olympic gold medalists, and other world-class athletes. He and his wife Julia Starrett co-founded The Ready State, a fitness firm whose unique programs have amassed over 1.3 million practitioners worldwide.
What we discuss:
5:00 - A bottom-up approach to transforming our health
9:40 - Addressing your false sense of fragility
16:00 - How isolation contributes to poor health
25:00 - Dr. Kelly’s definition of rest & Aaron’s mantra for success
37:50 - Stretching Vs. Mobility: Restoring your full range of motion
43:00 - What is effective movement?
46:50 - How your mindset can transform your bones, muscles, & joints
49:00 - A top-down approach to pain: How to rework your self-image & practice better self-talk
57:00 - Movement tips for longevity
1:08:00 - The necessity of pain
1:15:00 - 3 Easy Practices for Pain Relief & Management
Learn more from Dr. Kelly Starrett:
Website: https://thereadystate.com/
Instagram: @thereadystate
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheReadyState
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kelly-Starrett/e/B00DJEBOUO
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The exercises involved in making this happen come from Dr. Eric Goodman's life work called Foundation Training, a movement revolution practiced by thousands globally. In this episode, we look back on his journey to creating this world-class program and why it has become extremely important now that our modern habits are throwing our bodies into serious imbalance and misalignment, causing us to live in constant pain. We share top movement techniques you can easily follow - whether you're sitting in front of a computer, commuting to work, or even standing still.
Dr. Eric Goodman, DC, is an author, chiropractor, international speaker, and the founder and creator of Foundation Training.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Eric Goodman
3:00 - Strength training Vs. Foundation Training
6:20 - Guide to Decompression Breathing
10:00 - Horizontal Vs. Vertical Breathing: How to breathe well for a more focused mind
23:30 - The core definition of pain
30:00 - What it means to "be with what is" & "surrender to pain"
36:00 - Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS): Why masking your pain only makes it worse
53:00 - 3 Tips to Improving Your Sensation of Pain
1:05:00 - Thoughts on God & the Meaning of Life
1:13:30 - Why the only way out of pain is through it
1:18:00 - Views on Stimulants, Cannabis, Psychedelics, & Pain Pills
1:34:30 - 3 Daily Movement Techniques for A Pain-Free Life
Learn more from Dr. Eric Goodman:
Website: https://www.foundationtraining.com/
Instagram: @foundationtraining
Dr. Eric Goodman’s recent book:Foundations of Health
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In this episode of the Align Podcast, Mike Fitch explains the evolutionary benefits of training our bodies as animals do: using all four limbs and working with them in a sequence. We talk about relearning archetypal postures and tips for finding more flow in your life when you feel stuck in an unhealthy place or mindset.
Mike Fitch is an innovative fitness educator and movement coach with 20 years experience in the fitness industry. Mike has also developed multiple other skills-based bodyweight training programs including the Bodyweight Athlete and is a highly sought after presenter and content contributor.
What we discuss:
00:00 - Introduction to Mike Fitch
6:00 - Going beyond traditional sports training & back to Primal Movements
8:30 - What & where is tension in the body?
14:00 - Why you should relearn quadrupedal movements
17:00 - The Primal Play Method
20:00 - Structure is Freedom: Mike's daily routine
23:30 - Important movement lessons from babies
26:30 - Animal Flow’s impact on health & brain function
30:00 - Why comfort could be a prison, and the making of "We Invite You To Move"
35:00 - Keys to finding more flow in your life
Learn more from Mike Fitch:
Website: https://animalflow.com/
Instagram: @mikefitch.af ; @animalflowofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalFlow
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Newsflash! You can be eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly yet still be deficient in what science calls the "building blocks of life" – proteins and amino acids.
Today, Angelo Keely joins me for an illuminating episode where we talk about the most important macronutrient of all and why your current diet could be providing you with incomplete blocks of it. Backed with science and an overwhelming passion for educating people, Angelo debunks popular myths about protein and lays out the best sources for life-enhancing amino acids. He also managed to simplify the complicated science behind muscle-protein synthesis and branched-chained amino acids (BCCA) while sharing protein-intake recommendations you probably haven’t heard from anywhere else!
Angelo Keely is the co-founder and CEO of Kion, a supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping health and fitness enthusiasts live long, active, joyful lives by providing clean, energy enhancing solutions.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to Angelo Keely
2:00 - Protein Myths: Are plant-based diets giving you enough protein?
5:30 - Explained: Proteins, Essential & Non-Essential Amino Acids, 5-HTP, Tryptophan
11:00 - Simplifying Muscle-Protein Synthesis & Branch-Chained Amino Acids (BCAA)
16:00 - Thoughts & Tips on Fasting & Protein Supplements
24:00 - How proteins boost brain function
27:30 - Recalling his "weird" childhood, ego death, substance abuse, and spiritual rebirth
45:30 - How much protein do we need daily?
51:00 - Best sources for amino acids: Whole foods Vs. Supplements
1:02:00 - Amino acids, mitochondria, longevity
1:08:00 - More food sources for essential amino acids
1:14:00 - All about Kion
Learn more from Angelo Keely:
Websites:
Angelo Keely - https://www.angelokeely.com/
Kion - https://getkion.com/
Instagram: @angelokeely ; @kion
Research on this topic:
Branched-chain amino acids and muscle protein synthesis in humans: myth or reality?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Nonessential amino acids are not necessary to stimulate net muscle protein synthesis in healthy volunteers
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.
Essential amino acid and carbohydrate supplementation ameliorates muscle protein loss during 28 days bedrest.
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/
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In this episode, we dive into the best and most affordable ways to supercharge your brain health, prevent Alzheimer's Disease, overcome depression through nutrition, and resist a sedentary lifestyle even when you're too lazy to move. With a relatable tone, Max breaks down the connection between cognitive health and cardiovascular health, how critical sunlight exposure is to our circadian biology, what technology is doing to our IQ, and why it's necessary to see food as medicine if you want to build and maintain a healthier eating habit.
Max Lugavere is the author of the New York Times best-seller "Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life," published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. His newest book "Genius Kitchen" is available for pre-order now.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to Max Lugavere
2:00 - How his mom’s diagnosis changed his entire life
7:00 - Is dementia a genetic destiny?
12:40 - Is technology destroying our IQ?
18:00 - #1 Tip to optimize your cognitive function
22:00 - The power of diet & exercise in treating depression & hypertension
28:00 - How to prevent social media from damaging your brain health
31:00 - Strategies to keep your brain sharper every day
45:00 - Does being physically frail make you more at risk of dementia?
48:00 - All about "Genius Kitchen"
53:00 - Foods for dementia prevention + healthiest sources of protein
Learn more from Max Lugavere:
Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/
Instagram: @maxlugavere
Books: https://www.maxlugavere.com/book
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In our near-dystopian society, progress is measured by power. Dominance over nature, animals, and fellow humans has become synonymous with development. But is humanity's desire to ascend necessarily evil?
In this episode, the great philosopher Charles Eisenstein joins me for a paradigm-shifting conversation. We immerse into the most daunting social and spiritual crises we face today and discuss why acquiring more power, money, wealth, and control isn't the way out. Also, we go into the power of narratives in influencing culture, how to redefine progress to honor our oneness with nature, the true purpose of wealth, and what it means to live a genuinely good life.
Charles Eisenstein is an intellectual, teacher, public speaker, and author of numerous essays and books, including "Sacred Economics," "Climate—A New Story," and "The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible."
What we discuss:
00:00 - Introduction to Charles Eisenstein
2:30 - Why global problems aren't a matter of good vs. evil
8:00 - Using narrative as a form of power
13:00 - Sacred Economics, Capitalism, & Collective Miseries
17:30 - On COVID vaccine mandates & lockdowns
24:30 - Apathy & our quest for meaning in COVID times
35:00 - Transcending the Story of Separation
40:00 - What's the true purpose of wealth?
49:20 - Redefining human progress, and the secret to living a good life
53:00 - The ultimate key to advancing humanity
Learn more from Charles Eisenstein:
Website: https://charleseisenstein.org/
Instagram: @charles_eisenstein
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlesEisenstein-org
Books: https://charleseisenstein.org/books/
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In this episode of the Align Podcast, Budokon Founder Cameron Shayne and I share a high-level discussion on what it means to be a well-balanced human being in our materialistic culture. He offers a refreshing view on success and explains why you shouldn't aim for superiority over fellow beings and instead strive for unity, harmony, peace, and compassion. As we also discuss gender identity crisis, overpopulation, the "fractionalizing" popular culture, racism, and same-sex marriage, we highlight how movement carves our path toward collective progress and why we need more of it.
Considered the father of the mixed movement arts culture, Cameron Shayne pioneered the phrase and concept of Budokon Mixed Movement Arts. He has spent 25+ years studying and teaching yoga and movement to hundreds of people worldwide.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to Cameron Shayne
5:00 - Materialistic Vs. Spiritual Martial Art
7:55 - How do you define success?
15:00 - The connection between movement & thinking & the case of Stephen Hawking
27:05 - How to move more consciously & with less contradiction in your body
35:00 - The ultimate measure of success
41:00 - Compelling views on gender identity crisis, sexuality, popular culture, & overpopulation
58:00 - Why we need to practice the great Morihei Ueshiba's teachings today
1:16:00 - How movement & martial arts can keep us from destroying ourselves & the planet
1:22:50 - The danger of having too much self-importance
1:31:00 - When can we consider ourselves a racist & how to be more aware of it
1:37:00 - Cameron's advice: Develop your intuition. Move intuitively, eat intuitively, think intuitively.
Learn more from Cameron Shayne:
Website: http://budokon.com/
Instagram: @cameronshayne
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Top heart surgeon and best-selling author of “The Plant Paradox” Dr. Steven Gundry joins me in this very insightful conversation and reveals the shocking truth about traditional keto diets, why most people fail at it, and how to do keto the right way. As the episode ends, Dr. Steven and I reflect on intermittent fasting, the carnivore dogma, humanity’s quest to longevity and why optimistic pessimism largely helps with that.
Dr. Steven Gundry spent over 40 years as a cardiothoracic and heart surgeon before he shifted his focus on finding solutions to reversing disease through nutrition. He is the Director and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Steven Gundry
3:00 - Which staple foods are actually toxic for you?
6:00 - Debunking the keto diet: Where we get keto wrong
9:00 - What's Mitochondrial Uncoupling?
13:30 - The Gundry philosophy explained: “Disease begins and ends in the gut”
24:00 - 2 Tips to reversing the damage from harmful food sources
28:00 - Is gut dysbiosis connected to mental illnesses?
35:00 - Shocking benefits of intermittent fasting + Foods for a healthy gut
37:00 - What "Unlocking the Keto Code" means + Tips to get started
42:30 - Foods that help "uncouple" the mitochondria & boost ketosis
46:00 - Why optimistic pessimism can prolong your life
55:20 - Thoughts on the carnivore dogma
Learn more from Dr. Steven Gundry:
Website: https://drgundry.com/
Instagram: @drstevengundry
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrGundry ; https://www.youtube.com/c/GundryMDYT/about
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How can you transform pain into power, heal from a traumatic past, and live happier than ever? #1 New York Times best-selling author Gabby Bernstein joins me in this eye-opening episode to tell us the way.
Life is a journey of unlearning fear and remembering love, but fear often ruins our ability to love and be happy. Gabby says we can still reverse that if we're willing to do the work.
Here, she lays out the transformational practices that will guide you through your journey to recovery and freedom, from whatever it is that steals your joy. She talks about the therapy that changed her life, why you need to "move through" all the sensations you feel instead of only "getting past" them, and how to handle your psychological triggers masterfully. We also touch on topics like shame, attachment theories, and the scariest of them all...falling in love.
Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual teacher, self-help guru, sought-after motivational speaker, and best-selling author of 9 books.
What we discuss:
00:00 - Introduction to Gabby Bernstein
2:00 - Recovering from childhood trauma at age 36
5:00 - The therapy that transformed her life
10:30 - Methods to understanding & handling your triggers
14:00 - What your hurtful past might be telling you
29:00 - How falling in love reveals the existence of a higher power
35:00 - Are your parents to blame for who you’ve become?
39:00 - The most impermissible emotion & how to deal with it
43:00 - What does “seeking freedom” really mean?
Learn more from Gabby Bernstein:
Website: https://gabbybernstein.com/
Instagram: @gabbybernstein
Books: https://gabbybernstein.com/shop/books/
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What’s the best exercise for sedentary beings who want to live longer, stronger, and happier? Today’s guest firmly believes that resistance training is the answer.
In this episode, Sal Di Stefano takes us through the unbelievable benefits of resistance training on growth hormones, insulin sensitivity, muscle building, and overall well-being. This discussion will help open your eyes to the dangers of modern-day sedentarism and teach you how to save yourself, one small habit changes at a time.
Sal is the designer of the Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS) and co-founder of Mind Pump Media. He also co-hosts Mind Pump.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to Sal Di Stefano
1:20 - Morning erection: Is it a sign of serious health issues?
3:15 - Myths about resistance training
6:50 - Why resistance training is the best form of exercise, even for non-fitness fanatics
10:00 - Does muscle building help with insulin-sensitivity, obesity, and Alzheimer’s?
13:00 - Winning the testosterone epidemic with resistance training
24:20 - How resistance training protects us against the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle
28:10 - Why couch potatoes burn more calories than hunter-gatherer tribesmen
32:00 - What really is resistance training?
34:50 - The problem of consistency & how to fix it
38:30 - 2 Tips to get fit without worrying about your macros and calorie intake
44:30 - Does working out as a form of self-punishment ever work?
50:00 - Motivation Vs. Discipline: Which do you need more?
Learn more from Sal Di Stefano:
Website: www.mindpumpmedia.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
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Did you know that elevated uric acid causes more than just gout? It also exacerbates chronic diseases like hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and more.
That's why controlling uric acid is central to achieving optimal metabolic and overall health. But how can we consciously do that? Dr. David Perlmutter graces the Align Podcast to discuss everything you need to know about uric acid - the "metabolic waste product”.
Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to Dr. David Perlmutter
1:00 - What "Drop Acid" talks about
3:40 - What is uric acid?
7:00 - The fructose (sugar) consumption & uric acid connection
10:30 - How body fat acts as our resource to make freshwater
13:00 - Does lack of sleep elevate uric acid levels?
16:30 – What/Who inspires him to stay humble & keep learning?
19:00 - Are we victims to our genomes & physiology?
24:00 - How to tap into your pre-frontal cortex & make better life decisions
27:00 - The dangers of the Standard American Diet (SAD)
37:00 - Foods that increase uric acid levels + how to offset them
41:20 - Why everyone should monitor their uric acid & read “Drop Acid”
Learn more from Dr. David Perlmutter:
Website: www.drperlmutter.com
Instagram: @davidperlmutter
Books: www.drperlmutter.com/learn/books/
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In this episode of the Align Podcast, Gil Hedley, Ph.D. shares his mind-boggling insights from a lifetime of navigating what he calls the "inner space." We discuss how the body of the deceased leaves tracks that lead us to a deeper understanding of life and how the living should exist. We also talk about body shaming and ways to overcome it, why you should deromanticize pain, how external pressures can distort your tissue organization, and how to finally release yourself from that feeling of being a victim of your surroundings and emotions.
Besides being a prominent expert in human dissection, Gil Hedley, Ph.D., is also an author, teacher, and a nationally certified Rolfer and massage therapist.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to Gil Hedley
4:20 - Developing a non-emotional relationship to pain
9:50 - Why Movement means Mobility & Motility
16:40 - Cultural & religious roots of body shaming + ways to overcome it
23:00 - Should you feel guilty about seeking rest & pleasure?
34:30 - Life lessons from cadavers
41:20 - What's the "fuzz" & why do we need more differential movement?
50:30 - How tissues bind together & cause inflammation
54:00 - Piezoelectricity & how external pressures disrupt our inner space
57:50 - "You can't expect to get a different result from the same thoughts, emotions, or behaviors."
1:00:05 - How to detach yourself from a victim identity
1:05:30 - Break these thought patterns to rise above victim mentality
Learn more from Gil Hedley:
Website: www.gilhedley.com/
Instagram: @gilhedleysomanaut
Youtube: Somanaut
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In this episode of the Align Podcast, Aaron Doughty shares how our shadows can destroy our self-image and what we can do to stop them. He then proceeds to explain the healing promise of plant medicine ceremonies like Ayahuasca and how these helped him get in touch with the deepest parts of his consciousness.
Aaron Doughty is a life coach, spiritual leader, and YouTuber. He regularly produces content on science, philosophy, psychology, and spirituality to educate people and guide them to a life of purpose.
What we discuss:
0:00 - Introduction to Aaron Doughty
2:00 - Exposing your shadows & overcoming them
6:00 - Coca & Cocaine: When sacred plant medicines become a criminal's tool
13:00 - What are the benefits of plant medicines & ceremonies?
21:00 - What does "spiritual awakening" truly mean?
28:00 - Why do some people feel like they don't deserve good things?
38:00 - How to break free from toxic relationships & limiting beliefs
47:30 - Questions to ask yourself if you're feeling trapped in life
51:35 - Powerful Tips to regain your self-worth
56:00 - Why you need to seek discomfort to expand your sense of safety
1:02:00 - Advice for people who find it hard to accept love & find joy
Learn more from Aaron Doughty:
Website: https://aarondoughty.com/
Instagram: @aarondoughty44
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What's the difference between a fighter and a true martial artist? How does an MMA champion deal with a career-ending diagnosis?
In this episode, I'm joined by International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Champion and Professional MMA Fighter Rafael Lovato Jr. We talk about the events leading to his brain disorder diagnosis and how it propelled him to power through what he calls the "pinnacle challenge" of his martial arts journey.
Here, he reveals more details on his disorder, his secrets to defeating his opponents, what separates a martial artist from a fighter, and why we shouldn't train only to win but to continuously learn. Also, we reflect on the meaning of success and death and how martial arts teaches us the art of letting go – a skill that will save us from life’s most difficult moments.
What we discuss:
00:00 - Introduction to Rafael Lovato Jr.
1:00 - His childhood, first losses, first wins, & what success means
4:00 - The life-changing diagnosis
10:40 - How he used his diagnosis to fuel his drive to win
16:00 - What martial arts can teach us about the power of letting go
21:30 - What retirement taught him about life & relationships
26:00 - How to win a fight by detaching yourself from your emotions
30:00 - The marks of a true martial artist
35:00 - Rafael reacts to Morihei Ueshiba quotes
48:00 - Secrets to becoming a world champion & a better human being
53:00 - Why you should practice martial arts
Learn more from Rafael Lovato Jr.:
Website: https://okbjj.com/
Instagram: @lovatojrbjj
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