What if your workout could sharpen your mind, regulate your emotions, and rewire your brain? Fitness expert Dylan Novak joins Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn to unpack how intentional movement—like dynamic stretching and progressive strength training—not only builds physical power but also boosts mental clarity, emotional stability, and long-term health. You’ll learn how fitness impacts your longevity, how dopamine shapes your motivation and memory, and why modern habits can throw your brain and body off track. We’ll also break down what the right fitness practices actually are, why they work, and how to fit them into a busy, full life. Whether you’re brand new to training or refining your rhythm, this conversation will shift the way you think about strength—for your body, your mind, and your soul.

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Guest info:

Dylan Novak, CSCS, FRCMS, CFSC, MS kinesiology

https://www.methodstrong.com/

Ep 22 The Right Way to Train: Build Strength, Boost Brain Health, and Cultivate Longevity

In this special episode of Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn, Coach Autumn invites you behind the scenes of her membership platform with a raw and impactful teaching on emotional health. What began as a course recording turned into a heartfelt message about why emotional regulation and maturity are essential to making progress in every area of life—whether it’s your health, relationships, or spiritual growth. Autumn shares why our emotions often drive the choices we make, and how learning to navigate them can unlock the transformation we’re longing for. With a blend of vulnerable insight and practical takeaways, this episode offers a meaningful starting point for anyone looking to live with more intention, alignment, and wholeness.

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Ep 21 Exclusive Preview: The Emotional Health Shift That Changes the Game

What if rest—not hustle—is the key to creativity? In this episode of the Aligned Living Podcast, Dr. Autumn sits down with Nashville-based artist Wes Harris to talk music, healing, and living with intention. From growing up as a pastor’s kid to using music as a tool for emotional and other forms of holistic wellness, Wes shares how he's learned to say “no” with purpose, embrace stillness, and protect his peace while navigating the demands of a creative life. They dive into the emotional impact of lyrics, the tension between sacred and secular music, and what it really means to live aligned.

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Guest info:

https://sociatap.com/imwesharris/

Find Wes Harris on all your listening platforms including Apple Music and Spotify

IG: @imwesharris

Ep 20: What Are You Listening To? How Music Shapes Our Minds, Moods & Moves

In this episode of Aligned Living, Autumn Swain chats with Alexis Browning, a former healthcare professional turned nonprofit leader, on the power of authentic community. Inspired by a mission trip to Kenya, Alexis left medicine to foster meaningful connections. They dive into why social well-being is essential to overall health and how vulnerability and proximity create deeper relationships. Alexis shares personal insights on embracing connection—even in tough times—and practical ways to build a sense of belonging. This episode is a powerful reminder: We’re not meant to do life alone.

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Where to find our Episode Guest: Alexis Browning

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-browning-853870264/

https://www.instagram.com/a_browning90/

Ep 19: The Heart of Connection: Why Community Matters More Than Ever

Dr. Autumn challenges conventional wisdom about motivation, revealing that it's often a result of action rather than its catalyst. She explores how our decision-making is shaped by emotions, hormones, and physical states, offering practical strategies to align our choices with long-term goals. By understanding the complex interplay between brain and body, listeners learn to make better decisions even when motivation seems elusive.

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Referenced in this episode:

DrLeaf.com [http://drleaf.com/], Podcast: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess

Ep 18: The Truth About Motivation

In this episode, artist Lionel Daniels reveals the transformative power of aligning passion with purpose. By courageously leaving a six-figure job to pursue art full-time, he demonstrates how trusting one's intuition and maintaining a deep spiritual connection can unlock extraordinary personal and professional fulfillment. Through resilience, prayer, and a commitment to personal growth, Lionel shows listeners that true success comes from embracing authenticity and staying true to one's deepest calling.

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Guest info:

IG: @LionelDanielsArt (Personal), @thestudioshow_ (art show)

Youtube: @thestudioshow_2019 [https://www.youtube.com/@thestudioshow_2019]

Website: www.lioneld.com [http://www.lioneld.com/]

Ep 17: Aligning Passion with Purpose: A Conversation with Artist Lionel Daniels

In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Dr. Autumn explores the power of asking good questions, and its potential to transform our lives. She explains how the right questions can unlock personal and professional growth, while the wrong ones—or avoiding questions altogether—can keep us stuck in frustration. Acknowledging the resistance many feel toward questioning familiar beliefs and habits, Dr. Autumn reframes it as an adventure in self-discovery and alignment. She shares practical strategies for crafting impactful questions, like creating an open, nonjudgmental space for inquiry and deeply reflecting on the answers. Drawing from thought leaders and authors, she illustrates how effective questioning fosters curiosity, reduces conflict, and propels us toward genuine evolution and fulfillment.

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Ep 16: The Art of Asking: How Good Questions Fuel Growth  

Ready to thrive, even when life gets tough? In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Dr. Autumn reveals how to not just survive, but grow through challenges. She shares her powerful method of how to "sit in the suck”, but do it well—including preparing yourself holistically before life throws its hardest punches. Packed with real-life stories and game-changing tips, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to strengthen their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional foundation.

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Episode References:

Intentional Sustainable Rhythms (ISR), discussed further in Episode 3: Let the Beat Drop, Finding your Rhythm (Aligned Living with Dr. Autumn)

Ep 15: Finding Your Strength in the Struggle

In this episode of Aligned Living, Dr. Reverend Alex Gee, a transformative community leader, CEO, pastor, podcast host, husband, and father, shares insights from his 40-year journey of integrating holistic wellness into his leadership. Dr. Gee opens up about the challenges and struggles he faced along the way, and how they significantly influenced his personal transformation, which not only improved his physical health, mental focus, and spiritual clarity but also empowered him to lead with renewed energy and wisdom. Emphasizing the importance of balancing the demands of leadership with personal well-being, Dr. Gee offers practical advice on sustainability, avoiding burnout, and the crucial role of spiritual formation in achieving overall wellness.

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How to find our guest, Dr. Alex Gee, and what he’s working on.

Check out his podcast, Black Like Me!

www.alexgee.com [http://www.alexgee.com/]

www.TheBlackCenter.org [http://www.theblackcenter.org/]

www.nehemiah.org [http://www.nehemiah.org/]

LinkedIn: Dr. Alexander Gee

https://www.facebook.com/DrRevAlexGee

Ep 14: A Blueprint for Holistic Leadership with Dr. Alex Gee

In this episode of the Aligned Living podcast, Dr. Autumn unpacks the power of emotions and their impact on our lives, challenging the notion that they are just fleeting feelings. She reveals how emotions shape our decisions, influence our well-being, and why embracing them is an often overlooked key to personal growth. You'll also learn some practical tools for building emotional resilience, plus how aligning your emotional health with your values can lead to a more fulfilled life.

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Referenced in this Episode:

BiblicalCounselingCenter.org [http://biblicalcounselingcenter.org/]

Ep 13: Transforming the Emotional Rollercoaster to an Emotional Revolution

On this show, I provide tools, inspiration, and practical tips to help guide you in leading a life of wholeness. Whether you hold a leadership role in an organization, corporation, or business, lead a team or initiative in your community, or serve as a leader within your family, this podcast is customized for you. My desire is to assist you in leading from a perspective of holistic well-being. Say peace out to the fatigue, fog and frustration of living in a place that lacks abundant well-being, and join me for a thorough exploration of spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, social, and economic well-being—all in one place! You can discover more at www.autumnswain.com.  Thank you and be well!

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