The Alignment Show

Today we sit down with Danielle Ryan Broida and talk all things FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS!

Danielle is a Registered Herbalist of the American Herbalists Guild, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, and National Educator of Four Sigmatic - a company that specializes in functional mushroom elixirs to support our daily function. Danielle also holds a degree in Environmental Studies and Philosophy, and is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Raw Chef, and Detox Coach. All that is to say - she knows her stuff!

We dive into mushroom categories, how adaptogens work, and even how certain adaptogens may work better for certain people. Mushrooms are truly so intelligent and provide so many benefits to us as humans.

Follow Danielle: @danielleryanbroida
Danielle's book: Healing Adaptogens

In this week's episode, we're sharing our top 3 must-haves that make great holiday gifts this season. All items we shared our linked below, and on top of that, if you want our full gift guide, you can download that HERE!

Diffuser + essential oils
Stanley dupe
Charging station
Ketone IQ (code Alignment saves 20%!)
Bluetooth tiles
A Happy Pocket Full of Money
Smiley slippers

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In this week's episode, we're discussing logistical, step-by-step tips surrounding how to stay on track during a holiday, specifically Thanksgiving since it's coming in hot. We talk about how to handle your day leading up to lunch/dinner (nutrition and training wise) as well as our favorite methods for structuring our plate at the main event.

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Today we're bringing Alex Bush back for a part two! This episode focuses heavily on women's hormonal health, rebalancing hormones, and regaining a cycle. If you haven't already listened to part 1 all about training, definitely check that out first!

In today's episode, we chat further about common symptoms Alex sees that indicate hormonal imbalance, where to start with addressing  imbalances, how to navigate fat loss phases without wrecking your metabolism, and general advice for any female who might be in the midst of hormonal chaos.

Alex and the PD team share a ton of free, extremely valuable content on many platforms, so be sure to follow through the links below!

Alex's Instagram: @alexbush__
Physique Development Instagram: @physiquedevelopment_

Today we're sitting down with Dr. Latt Mansor and chatting all things ketones, preventing metabolic disease, and overall health in general. Dr. Mansor is very highly educated; holding a PhD in physiology, anatomy, and genetics from the University of Oxford, a master's degree from Columbia, and a bachelor's degree in biotechnology from the University of Nottingham. He is a world expert in physiology and metabolism, and consults with elite sport, clinical, and research organizations.

We start the conversation by asking Dr. Mansor to explain how he ended up where he is today, and he shares such an incredible story regarding his own personal fitness journey, which led to his research with metabolic diseases. We dive into the science of ketones and even experience the benefits ourselves, as we took a ketone shot before we started recording!

Dr. Mansor provides lifestyle adjustments that can help prevent diagnoses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, along with some helpful mindset tools as well. We even chat a bit about what to look for when it comes to research and understanding the literature. We wrap up with a bit of life philosophy and how every single piece of our health journey matters - physically and mentally.

Products + helpful links:
HVMN
Follow Dr. Mansor on Instagram: @lattmansor
Follow HVMN on Instagram: @hvmn

In this week's episode, we're talking all about how to start preparing for the holiday season ahead of time. This episode focuses mostly on the mindset side of things, including how to advocate for your needs, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to practice the hard things. We talk about fear foods, difficult conversations with family, and exactly how you can set yourself up for a successful holiday season.

Now is the best time of year to get support and accountability. Our team of coaches helps clients work through these exact scenarios, experiences, and limiting beliefs to ensure that they have the best possible experience this holiday season. We'd encourage you to set up a totally free consult call with our team HERE, just so we can learn a bit more about your journey, where you're at, and explore how we can support you.

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Mimi Lindquist is the queen of functional mushrooms and conscious relationships. Today we talk more in depth about what functional mushrooms are, how they work, and the plethora of benefits they provide. Mimi shares incredible wisdom about mushrooms and has the research to back it up as well, including how AHCC specifically helps heal HPV and stabilize the immune system. Additionally, Mimi helps us navigate what to look for when it comes to purchasing functional mushroom products, because there's a lot of not-so-great options in the marketplace.

On top of all the mushroom talk, we also chat about conscious relationships and communication! Mimi and her partner Chase were actually married for a period of time, separated, and found their way back to one another through a divine series of events that Mimi shares. Mimi and Chase are co-hosts of The Medicin podcast, which will be linked below!

Products mentioned + helpful links:
AHCC
MushyLove
*You can use code "ALIGNMENT" to save on these products!
Follow Mimi on Instagram: @mimi_themedicin
Follow her podcast: The Medicin

Enroll in Body Image Bootcamp (closes Friday 10/14/22!) HERE!

This week we're chatting all about how far we've come with body image. From searching for the smallest versions of ourselves to bulking a little too hard, we've lived in a wide variety of body sizes. But here's the catch: what we looked like on the outside never quite solved the body image problem. We talk about what had to happen to heal and improve our relationships with our bodies, alongside how we handled training and nutrition.

Additionally, head coach Hannah Burness is hosting her first round of Body Image Bootcamp, a 4-week intensive to help you level up your confidence. Hannah holds a psychology degree and actually completed her thesis on how weight training affects women's body image; so she'll be infusing all her knowledge, expertise, and science-backed methodologies into this program! Be sure to check it out here & we'd love to see you on the inside!

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Ailis Garcia is a positive psychology speaker and founder of The Strong Movement, an organization that helps women and organizations thrive! Today we chat more about Ailis's journey toward creating The Strong Movement and how she incorporates positive psychology into her line of work. She shares how TSM started amongst sororities on college campuses and eventually grew to serve an even wider audience. And fun fact - Coach Hannah Burness was actually president of her college chapter called "Chapman Strong Girls"!

Ailis dives deeper into what exactly positive psychology is and how it can be applied to life's challenges. She also shares some fun stories about her career as a sports broadcaster and trying to make it in the industry prior to focusing on psychology.

Lastly we run through tangible tips that you can apply toward building your own confidence, challenging your limiting beliefs, and improving your overall mindset to step into the highest version of yourself. Definitely be sure to follow Ailis and The Strong Movement through the links below!

Ailis's Instagram: @ailisgarcia
The Strong Movement Instagram: @thestrongmovement

This week we're sharing our unpopular opinions / hot takes within the health & fitness industry. Buckle in and let us know which ones resonated the most!

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