558. How to Live Before You Die with Aaron Alexander
In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by Aaron Alexander, the creator of the Align Method and host of the Align Podcast. Aaron shares his recent experience shepherding New York Jets quarterback, Aaron Rogers, back to mobility after a devastating injury and dives into ideas like the power of accepting your own mortality, the problem with seeking happiness and self-worth from external sources, and how to balance self-discipline with self-love.
NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress.
In this episode we cover:
00:02:00: Aaron Alexander’s experience working with NY Jets quarterback, Aaron Rogers
00:09:00: How to optimize the entirety of your system to heal
00:14:00: How to achieve and maintain homeostasis when the body is compromised
00:19:00: The healing power of humor
00:24:00: Surrendering and accepting the inevitability of death
00:38:00: Loving what you already have
00:41:00: Passive approaches to take for health and wellbeing
00:46:00: How Western culture has warped our self worth
00:51:00: Balancing suppleness with strength
01:06:00: Floor sitting for mobility and stability
01:17:00: Longevity and fear of death
This podcast is supported by:
Gainful
30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/commune
LivOn Labs
Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune
LMNT
Get a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE
Vivobarefoot
Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com
Wakunaga
Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.
Cards:
Onecommune.com/trial
NEW! Jeff has a Commune course – Good Stress – where he shares the 10 “good stress” protocols that helped him lose 60 pounds, reverse pre-diabetes, improve sleep, increase his ability to focus and feel more energized. You can sign up and get the first 5 days for free at onecommune.com/goodstress.
In this episode we cover:
00:02:00: Aaron Alexander’s experience working with NY Jets quarterback, Aaron Rogers
00:09:00: How to optimize the entirety of your system to heal
00:14:00: How to achieve and maintain homeostasis when the body is compromised
00:19:00: The healing power of humor
00:24:00: Surrendering and accepting the inevitability of death
00:38:00: Loving what you already have
00:41:00: Passive approaches to take for health and wellbeing
00:46:00: How Western culture has warped our self worth
00:51:00: Balancing suppleness with strength
01:06:00: Floor sitting for mobility and stability
01:17:00: Longevity and fear of death
This podcast is supported by:
Gainful
30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/commune
LivOn Labs
Get free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune
LMNT
Get a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE
Vivobarefoot
Use code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com
Wakunaga
Visit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.
Cards:
Onecommune.com/trial
