Align Podcast

What happens after we die? After studying 5,000 near-death experiences, Dr. Jeffrey Long might have the answer... In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Long, a radiation oncologist and founder of NDERF explains veridical perception, out-of-body awareness, and why consciousness may exist beyond the brain. The conversation explores science, spirituality, fear, and the meaning of life, including rare accounts of heaven and hell. This episode offers a grounded yet expansive look at what people report when they come close to death...and what it could mean for how we live. #jeffreylong #afterlife #consciousness #spirituality #nde #death #scienceandspirituality #podcast #alignpodcast #aaronalexander #neardeathexperience EPISODE #588 IS SPONSORED BY: 🎟️ Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code ALIGN15 at https://huel.com/ALIGN15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! 🎟️ Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/ALIGN ========== OUR GUEST ========== Dr. Jeffrey Long is a full-time radiation oncology physician practicing in Kentucky and a prominent researcher of near-death experiences (NDEs). Over 25 years ago, he founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF), http://nderf.org/ . The website, available in over 30 languages, serves a global audience and hosts the world's most extensive collection of scientifically studied NDEs with over 4,000 accounts. Dr. Long's groundbreaking research is prominently featured in his New York Times bestselling book, Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences. He has appeared on major television programs, including NBC's Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, National Geographic, The History Channel, CBS Inside Edition, The O'Reilly Factor, and many international broadcasts. His recent podcast interviews have reached millions, further broadening the impact and recognition of his pioneering work in NDE research. =============== DR. JEFFREY LONG =============== 🌐 Near-Death Experience Research Foundation ▶ http://nderf.org/ 🌐 After Death Communication Research Foundation ▶ http://adcrf.org/ 🌐 Out-of-Body Experience Research Foundation ▶ http://oberf.org/ ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com =========== TIMESTAMPS =========== 00:00 Intro 00:57 What Happens When We Die? 06:52 Can the Brain Explain Consciousness Outside the Body? 10:18 Do Any Religions Align with Near-Death Experiences? 13:27 The Common Journey People Report After Death 19:43 The Main Lesson From NDEs 24:53 Heaven, Hell, and What People Actually Experience 31:07 Is Evil Real or a Product of Human Choice? 39:06 Why Stay Alive if the Afterlife Feels Better? 42:39 The Most Shocking NDE Case 46:54 DMT vs Near-Death Experiences: Are They Similar? 01:02:08 How to Wake Up Without a Near-Death Experience ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is the best-selling author of The Align Method and host of The Align Podcast — a Top 10 Philosophy show with over one million monthly views. For two decades, he has helped the world’s greatest performers, athletes, and CEO’s improve the way they move, breathe, and regulate their nervous systems — simply put, he helps the best in the world feel and function even better. Aaron’s mission is simple: to inspire and educate people to live in alignment — body, mind, and beyond. Through the podcast and Align Breathing certification program, he teaches the principles of posture, breath, and movement that reconnect us to our natural state of strength and ease. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Near death experiences explained 2. Science of consciousness after death 3. Evidence for the afterlife 4. Out of body experiences research 5. Spirituality vs religion discussion 6. Fear and meaning of life 7. Human consciousness beyond the brain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth April has been practicing remote viewing (a method of accessing information beyond physical space and time) since her early teens, using it to explore hidden aspects of reality. In this conversation, she shares her experiences with consciousness, non-linear time, extraterrestrial life, and global power structures. The discussion covers everything from shadow governments and disclosure to future predictions around AI, economics, and humanity’s evolution, while also touching on personal awareness, distraction, and what it really takes to wake up. EPISODE #587 IS SPONSORED BY: 🎟️ Get 15% off at Kaizen (clean electrolytes): https://LiveKaizen.com/align 🎟️ Go to https://ax3.life/align and use the promo code ALIGN for a 20% discount 🎟️ Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code ALIGN15 at https://huel.com/ALIGN15. New Customers Only. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Elizabeth April (EA) is a fast rising voice in the wellness and consciousness space, known for redefining anxiety as a powerful energetic signal, not a flaw or diagnosis. With over 800K followers across platforms and a client list that includes celebrities like Demi Lovato and Danica Patrick, EA blends spiritual wisdom with grounded insight to guide a new generation beyond coping and into transformation. Her new book, Your Anxiety Is Giving Me Anxiety: A Survival Guide for Thriving in a High Stress World (BenBella Books, January 20, 2026), is a paradigm shifting exploration of anxiety’s true roots and an empowering roadmap for healing without the dependency on pharmaceuticals or years of therapy. Recognized for her ability to make complex concepts like energetic sensitivity, soul alignment, and quantum healing deeply relatable, EA has been featured in USA Today, Vice, Gaia TV, and major conferences across North America. She is also the author of the Amazon bestseller You’re Not Dying You’re Just Waking Up, and a trusted guide for a rapidly expanding community of seekers, starseeds, and curious souls worldwide. Join her on this epic journey of awakening, healing, and remembering who you truly are. January 2026 ============== ELIZABETH APRIL ============== 🌐 Website ▶ https://elizabethapril.com/?srsltid=A... ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com =========== TIMESTAMPS =========== 00:00 Intro 00:40 Remote Viewing EXPLAINED 06:29 Elizabeth's Most SHOCKING Discoveries 17:13 What’s Coming in 2026 32:05 What People Get Wrong About Anxiety 38:34 The Real Path to Waking Up 47:01 Letting Go of Identity and the Illusion of Self 52:23 What's Been Hidden From Humanity 01:02:01 ET Disclosure, Galactic Forces, and Humanity’s Future ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is the best-selling author of The Align Method and host of The Align Podcast — a Top 10 Philosophy show with over one million monthly views. For two decades, he has helped the world’s greatest performers, athletes, and CEO’s improve the way they move, breathe, and regulate their nervous systems — simply put, he helps the best in the world feel and function even better. Aaron’s mission is simple: to inspire and educate people to live in alignment — body, mind, and beyond. Through the podcast and Align Breathing certification program, he teaches the principles of posture, breath, and movement that reconnect us to our natural state of strength and ease. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Remote viewing explained 2. Consciousness and awareness 3. Personal growth and self responsibility 4. Future predictions and global trends 5. Time, reality, and perception 6. Anxiety and emotional regulation 7. Spiritual awakening and mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narcissism is everywhere in today’s conversation. Labeled, analyzed, and often condemned. But what if it isn’t simply dysfunction… what if it’s protection? What if the traits we judge most harshly were once necessary for survival? And when we look at powerful figures like Donald Trump, are we seeing pathology... or the long shadow of early adaptation? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Gabor Maté unpacks how childhood experiences shape identity, behavior, and health, revealing how trauma lives in the body and drives much of what we call personality. This conversation opens a deeper lens on healing, connection, and what it really means to come back to yourself. EPISODE #586 IS SPONSORED BY: 🎟️ Get 15% off at Kaizen (clean electrolytes): https://LiveKaizen.com/align 🎟️ Go to Timeline.com/ALIGN and get up to 39% off your order of Mitopure Gummies ========== OUR GUEST ========== A renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress, and childhood development. Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection, and Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It, and has coauthored Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. His works have been published internationally in nearly thirty languages. ============ GABOR MATÉ ============ 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/ 📘 FB ▶ https://www.facebook.com/drgabormate ▶ YT ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@drgabormate9132 🌐 WEB ▶ https://drgabormate.com/ ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com =========== TIMESTAMPS =========== 00:00 Intro 00:50 Origins of the Belief “Something Is Wrong With Me” 04:30 How Early Trauma Shapes the Brain 09:40 Top Regrets of the Dying 12:20 Is Trauma Just Adaptation? 18:50 How We Store Trauma in the Body 25:10 Can Trauma Ever Fully Go Away? 32:20 How Trauma Shows Up in the Body & Disease 38:25 Narcissism as a Survival Mechanism 42:10 Dr Gabor Psychoanalyzes Donald Trump 48:30 The Most Harmful Belief 54:10 What Unconditional Love Really Means 56:00 Is Anxiety & Depression Rooted in Trauma? 01:02:15 The Core of Being Human 01:07:00 Closing Reflections & Final Thoughts ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is the best-selling author of The Align Method and host of The Align Podcast — a Top 10 Philosophy show with over one million monthly views. For two decades, he has helped the world’s greatest performers, athletes, and CEO’s improve the way they move, breathe, and regulate their nervous systems — simply put, he helps the best in the world feel and function even better. Aaron’s mission is simple: to inspire and educate people to live in alignment — body, mind, and beyond. Through the podcast and Align Breathing certification program, he teaches the principles of posture, breath, and movement that reconnect us to our natural state of strength and ease. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Trauma healing 2. Early childhood development 3. Mind-body connection 4. Anxiety and depression causes 5. Narcissism 6. Donald Trump's Psychological Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trauma might be running your life. You just don't realize it. In this episode from the Align Podcast, Danny Morel shares a powerful perspective on healing childhood wounds, transforming suffering, and reconnecting with your true self. We discuss how early experiences shape relationships, why addiction and success often stem from unmet emotional needs, and the difference between victim consciousness and creator consciousness. This conversation explores love, spirituality, personal responsibility, and how embracing discomfort can lead to inner freedom. Sponsored By: → Huel | Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code ALIGN15 at https://huel.com/ALIGN15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! ========== OUR GUEST ========== Danny Morel is a spiritual teacher, public speaker, and global thought leader in personal transformation. Having taken on the role of provider in his teenage years, Danny Morel channeled his drive into building a billion-dollar real estate business. But the sudden loss of his mother cracked open the illusion of success and set him on a profound inner journey. Today, Danny leads a global movement rooted in radical truth, heart-centered living, and deep spiritual remembrance—guiding people worldwide to awaken, heal, and transform their lives. ============ DANNY MOREL ============ 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ 📘 FB ▶ https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page/ ▶ YT ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XrfKQNKp28YzYFP96aq-A 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@dannymorel?lang=en 🌐WEBSITE ▶ https://dannymorel.com/ ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com =========== TIMESTAMPS =========== 00:00 Intro 00:40 Why Acceptance Changes Everything 10:51 Why We Choose Partners Who Reflect Our Unhealed Past 15:15 The Truth About Modern Relationships 22:06 Victim Consciousness vs Creator Consciousness 48:07 Religion, Spirituality, and Questioning Man-Made Beliefs 52:23 The Hidden Pain Behind Success and Money 01:03:03 The Three Steps to Transformation ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is the best-selling author of The Align Method and host of The Align Podcast — a Top 10 Philosophy show with over one million monthly views. For two decades, he has helped the world’s greatest performers, athletes, and CEO’s improve the way they move, breathe, and regulate their nervous systems — simply put, he helps the best in the world feel and function even better. Aaron’s mission is simple: to inspire and educate people to live in alignment — body, mind, and beyond. Through the podcast and Align Breathing certification program, he teaches the principles of posture, breath, and movement that reconnect us to our natural state of strength and ease. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Childhood trauma 2. Relationship advice 3. Healing emotional wounds 4. Spiritual awakening 5. Personal transformation 6. Masculinity and modern relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Aaron explores the intricacies of aging, stress, and longevity alongside special guest David Watumull, CEO of AX3 Life and dedicated expert in the world of nutrition and health science. Together, they break down how chronic stress, diet, exercise, and even our emotional state play a critical role in either accelerating or slowing the aging process. David shares fascinating insights about astaxanthin (a powerhouse antioxidant sourced from nature) and its remarkable potential to extend lifespan, improve overall health, and combat the effects of oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Dave Watumull is on a mission to bring astaxanthin to the world. This marine super nutrient supports whole body health and longevity and has captured his imagination for more than 25 years of research, development, and commercialization. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of AX3 Life, a consumer health company dedicated to astaxanthin products, education, and community. He is also the COO of Cardax, a life sciences business focused on pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications of astaxanthin. ============== DAVID WATAMULL ============== 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ax3.life/ 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://ax3.life/ ================= AARON ALEXANDER ================= 📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/ 🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod 👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com ====== ABOUT ====== Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body. On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life. The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do. ====== TOPICS ====== 1. Astaxanthin benefits 2. Longevity tips 3. Combating systemic inflammation 4. Mitochondrial health 5. Cellular aging 6. Stress relief with astaxanthin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices