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!


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The Align Podcast: Best Of 2023 | EP 474

Welcome to the Align Podcast, hosted by me, Aaron Alexander. This is a place where we focus on optimizing your mind, body, and movement through exploring unconventional approaches and unique viewpoints on all things health, wellness, and life. I'm joined by top wellness experts and world-renowned thought-leaders, including Byron Katie, Bruce Lipton, Aubrey Marcus, Jim Kwik, Marriane Williamson, Ben Greenfield, Robb Wolf, Shawn Stevenson, Abel James, Mark Sisson, Wim Hof, James Clear, Zach Bush, Gabby Reece, and many more. Get ready for deep conversations that open you up to new perspectives and ways of life that will ultimately take your mental, physical, and emotional wellness to the next level. If you love this podcast, I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram, @alignpodcast.

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This podcast brought tears to my eyes several times.


Emmy nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and best-selling author, IN-Q, joins us on the Align Podcast; sharing words of wisdom in the most eloquent way imaginable - through the beauty of poetry.

IN-Q is a modest, trustworthy, and caring soul. He always knows the right words to say, and understands the beauty of life in its truest form. Vulnerable. In this episode we discuss the journey to feeling whole, finding trust in vulnerability, and how poetry heals the soul - featuring two beautifully read poems by the man himself.


There is plenty to love and learn from this episode. His poems really spoke to me in ways that I never thought they could, and I’m sure you will find just as much worth in his work.


More About IN-Q:



IN-Q is an Emmy nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E;, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. 
He's inspired countless audiences around the world, live and virtually, through his performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 60 million views combined, and his stand-up poetry special, IN-Q - Live at the Ace Theatre, is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.



Where To Find IN-Q:


in-q.com
https://www.instagram.com/inqlife/
https://www.facebook.com/INQlife


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This could possibly be the funniest podcast of 2024.


Brent Pella joins us on The Align Podcast, sharing his methods of bringing light (and laughter) to even the darkest moments in life.


Brent is an absolutely hilarious man, with an ever-present positive energy towards everything in life. He brings that to the table in this episode as we discuss the beauty of crowd work, learning to have more patience for people, the importance of lasting impressions, and what a worthwhile life looks like.


I hope you take a lot away from this episode, and most importantly, with a smile on your face. Brent has a beautiful way of presenting information in a way that is guaranteed to leave you smiling - which I would say is the best form of education.


More About Brent:


Brent Pella is a stand up comedian and filmmaker whose videos have gained 500M+ views online and was recently named a "Creator to Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival. A graduate of both the full Groundlings and UCB improv/sketch programs, Brent is best known for his digital comedy content that often satirizes American politics and trending social/cultural issues, as well as his viral celebrity impressions of CA governor Gavin Newsom, Eminem, Joe Rogan and more.


On stage, Brent has been a cast member of MTV's Wild 'N Out since season 16 and currently tours the US performing stand-up at comedy clubs, colleges, and music festivals throughout the country. His debut comedy special is set to release in early Spring 2024.


Brent has written and directed commercial campaigns for national brands including Hopdoddy Restaurants and Black Rifle Coffee under his production company Good Trip Entertainment. Brent also hosts the Good Trip Podcast, a 10-part series of conversations around psychedelics. Past guests have included Rock Doblin (founder, MAPS), David Bronner (CEO, Dr. Bronner's), and others.



Where To Find Brent:


Brent's Website
Instagram
YouTube
Twitter / X
TikTok

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Gabby Reece joins us on The Align Podcast, sharing her honest reflections on life through the lens of a loving marriage of 28 years, parenthood, and a majorly successful pair of careers. 


There is so much to gain from this episode, including how to stop hiding behind your mask, the true meaning of being loving, and how to inspire your partner to be the best they can be. 


Gabby is so forthcoming with her experiences throughout life in this episode, and is one that will assist you in reflecting on years past, and consider how you want your future to look.

Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to share this one with your friends and family. Gabby shares such beautiful insights through years of honesty, love, and care.


If you find yourself coming back to the podcast, hit that follow button and consider leaving us a kind review. 

I hope you love this episode, and I’ll see you again next week!


Enjoy the wonderful, Gabby Reece.




More About Gabby:


Gabby Reece is a volleyball legend, inspirational health and fitness leader, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and host of The Gabby Reece Show podcast.
The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike’s first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. Gabby is a force to be reckoned with in the gym and on a microphone.


Where To Find Gabby:


Laird Superfood
XPT Extreme Performance Training
Gabby's Instagram
Gabby's YouTube
Gabby's TikTok


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Gabby Reece: Redefining The Meaning of Love | EP 489

We’re joined by Boyd Varty in a revisited episode of The Align Podcast. Boyd is a tremendous man with such vast amounts of knowledge on wildlife, and the array of emotions in the human experience. He’s been on a rollercoaster throughout, and he’s gracious enough to share his learnings with you here.


Boyd tells us of his time growing up in South Africa, how the safari connects with the human experience, his extremely traumatic experiences, his transformation with Martha Beck, moving through trauma, natural ways to soothe yourself, and what transformation looks like for you.


Thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to share this one with your friends and family, Boyd shares such a wild amount of knowledge and beautiful perspectives, worthy of only the best.


If you find yourself coming back to the podcast, hit that follow button and consider leaving us a kind review. 


I hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you again next week!


Enjoy the phenomenal, Boyd Varty.




More About Boyd:


Boyd Varty is the author of two books, The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life and his memoir, Cathedral of the Wild. He has been featured in The New York Times, on NBC, and in other media and has taught his philosophy of “tracking your life” to individuals and companies around the world.


Boyd is a wildlife and literacy activist who has spent the last ten years refining the art of using wilderness as a place for deep introspection and personal transformation. He grew up in South Africa on Londolozi Game Reserve, a former hunting ground that was transformed into a nature preserve by Boyd’s father and uncle—both visionaries of the restoration movement. Under his family’s stewardship, the Reserve became renowned not only as a sanctuary for animals but as a place where once-ravaged land was able to flourish again and where the human spirit could be restored. When Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years of imprisonment, he went to Londolozi to recover.


Boyd has a degree in psychology from the University of South Africa. He is a TED speaker and the host of the Track Your Life podcast.




Where To Find Boyd:


Website
Boyd’s Safari
Track Your Life
Instagram
Twitter

Boyd Varty: How To Find Where You Truly Belong | The Align Podcast: Revisited

Gay Hendricks joins us on The Align Podcast, sharing his infinite wisdom on relationships and mind-body transformation that he has applied to his work for over 30 years.


In this episode, you can expect to learn about your limiting beliefs, the importance of owning your flaws, discovering your true potential, finding peace in your relationship, and plenty more! This one is overflowing with such beautiful and honest insights, from a man who has dedicated his life to teaching others to love everything.


Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to share this one with your friends and family, we all need a bit of Gay in our lives! Use this podcast as a way of working on yourself, and helping those important to you. 


If you find yourself coming back to the podcast, hit that follow button and consider leaving us a kind review.


I hope you enjoy this episode, and I’ll see you again next week!


Enjoy the magnificent, Gay Hendricks.




More About Gay:


Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, and the New York Times bestseller, Five Wishes. 


Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at the University of Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute and later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He was also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company and was a co-founder of a conscious entertainment company. 


Throughout his career, he has done executive coaching with more than 800 executives, including the top management at such firms as Dell Computer, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, and KLM. His book, The Corporate Mystic, is used widely to train management in combining business skills and personal development tools.


Gay is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books featuring the Tibetan-Buddhist private detective, Tenzing Norbu. In recent years he has co-created a popular podcast called The Big Leap with Gay Hendricks and Mike Koenigs. He has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS, and others.



Where To Find Gay:


Gay Hendricks' Website 
Foundation for Conscious Living


Hearts in Harmony Facebook
Foundation for Conscious Living Facebook


Foundation for Conscious Living Twitter/X
Gay Hendricks' Twitter/X


Big Leap Instagram 
Gay Hendricks' Instagram


Hendricks' Institute YouTube


Gay Hendricks' Books




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The Align Podcast: Best Of 2023 | EP 474

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