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 Rogers00:09:00: How to optimize the entirety of your system to heal00:14:00: How to achieve and maintain homeostasis when the body is compromised00:19:00: The healing power of humor00:24:00: Surrendering and accepting the inevitability of death00:38:00: Loving what you already have00:41:00: Passive approaches to take for health and wellbeing00:46:00: How Western culture has warped our self worth00:51:00: Balancing suppleness with strength01:06:00: Floor sitting for mobility and stability01:17:00: Longevity and fear of deathThis podcast is supported by:Gainful30% off your first month with code “Commune” visit Gainful.com/commune LivOn LabsGet free samples with any purchase at livonlabs.com/commune LMNTGet a free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/COMMUNE VivobarefootUse code VIVOCOMMUNE15 and get 15% off www.vivobarefoot.com WakunagaVisit Wakunaga and use promo code COMMUNE 103 to request a sample.Cards:Onecommune.com/trial