Ep.35 Which Breathwork Is For Me?
Aligned Founder
What if Breathwork was more than just a quick relaxation technique? In this solo episode of the Aligned Founder podcast, Pete reveals the hidden depths of breathwork and how it can be used to access your full potential. If you’re curious about the increasingly-popular topic of breathwork but feel like you’ve only scratched the surface or are unsure where to start, this one is for you. In the episode, Pete covers: What are Mind-based breathwork practices? Plus their pro’s and con’s. Why techniques like Wim Hof breathing may not be best for long-term transformation. The power of...
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34. How Can I Feel More Alive?
Aligned Founder
When was the last time you felt truly energised and full of life? And what happened to that feeling? In this episode, Pete and René dive into a topic that many high-performers secretly struggle with - feeling flat or numb, despite having achieved many great things. They explore the emotional and mental blocks that might be keeping you from experiencing life to the fullest and share how to reignite that spark inside. Expect to learn about: Why many successful people feel unfulfilled – and how it can be connected to something deeper than you think. A simple shift that could unlock more joy...
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33. 5 Key Lessons From Our 10k Bali Retreat
Aligned Founder
What happens when a group of entrepreneurs from around the world gather for a life-changing retreat in Bali? In this episode of the Aligned Founder podcast, Pete and René reflect on the recent ReallyAlign transformative retreat in Bali. Over the course of 10 days, a group of founders embarked on a deep personal journey, gaining invaluable insights that shifted how they approach their lives, businesses, and relationships. Pete and René share five of the biggest takeaways that arose for the group during this powerful experience, including: A unique way in which entrepreneurs can be more...
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32. How Can I Be More Authentic?
Aligned Founder
Are you living as your true self, or hiding behind a mask? In this solo episode, Pete explores the art of authenticity, exploring what it really means to be true to yourself - in a world that often encourages us to be something we’re not. Authenticity is more than just a buzzword—it’s a path to living a more aligned, fulfilling life. But how do you actually achieve that? And what could be holding you back from showing up fully “as yourself”? In the episode, Pete explores: What does it mean to be truly authentic? Is it the things we say, or something deeper than that? The 3 key...
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31. Why Do I Get Triggered?
Aligned Founder
Do you ever find yourself irrationally annoyed by certain people or situations—and wonder why? In this episode of the Aligned Founder Podcast, Pete and René unpack the concept of emotional triggers—those intense, often automatic reactions that can surface even after years of personal development work. Whether it’s a difficult person, a tough conversation, or an offhand comment, emotional triggers can hijack your peace and clarity in an instant. Pete brings a scientific lens to why emotional triggers occur, how the nervous system responds, and what happens when we leave them unresolved....
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30. Felix Schlenther
Aligned Founder
In dieser Folge des Aligned Founder Podcasts ist Felix Schlenther von Leading Tomorrow, einem AI-Consulting-Unternehmen, zu Gast. Felix lebt in Berlin und ist eine prägende Figur in der Berliner Softwareindustrie, insbesondere im Bereich künstliche Intelligenz. Nach dem Aufbau mehrerer Vertriebsorganisationen und als Geschäftsführer zweier Softwareunternehmen, widmet er sich nun voll und ganz der Beratung von Unternehmen rund um das Potenzial und die Umsetzung von KI. Doch neben seinen beruflichen Erfolgen ist Felix auch spirituell interessiert und hat eine tiefe Reise in seine...
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29. Rafael Frenk
Aligned Founder
In dieser Episode des Aligned Founder Podcasts spricht René mit Rafael Frenk, Co-Founder von GLOW25 und Primal State Performance GmbH, über persönliche Schicksalsschläge, unternehmerisches Wachstum und die Verbindung von innerer Heilung und beruflichem Erfolg. Rafael teilt offen die Geschichte des Verlusts seiner Mutter, ein einschneidendes Erlebnis, das sowohl sein Privatleben als auch seine berufliche Reise maßgeblich geprägt hat. Rafael ist nicht nur Mitgründer von GLOW25, einer europaweit führenden Plattform für Schönheit, die kein Alter kennt, sondern auch von der Primal State...
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28. Close Your Old Tabs (W.F.S. Part 3)
Aligned Founder
Why do we have emotions? What happens if we suppress them for too long? Parts 1 & 2 of this “Wired for Success” series covered the basics of the Nervous system, understanding stress, how your body deals with it, and how to train yourself to handle it better. Those were in preparation to help you understand the cause of most people’s stress & anxiety - the suppression of old emotions. Our work at ReallyAlign is mainly focused on getting people back into their bodies & feeling the the emotions they have unknowingly pushed down for maybe many years. Though it’s not always the...
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27. Sebastian Luettringhaus
Aligned Founder
Sebastian Luettringhaus is a Business Coach and Sparring Partner to Founders, Business Owners and CEOs of SMBs and ScaleUps. He helps to unlock the full potential of teams, boost business performance and achieve milestones in a matter of just days or weeks. With over 12 years of experience in consulting and leadership roles, he has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by growing companies. He has a passion for helping businesses overcome hurdles, align their teams, and achieve their goals. Hailing from Cologne, Sebastian first pursued a career in Top Management Consulting. At Porsche...
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26. Unlock Your Hidden Potential (W.F.S Part 2)
Aligned Founder
Why is it that some people never step into their full potential, even though they have the talent & ability to? Why do others have great success in their professional lives, but as soon as they enter a romantic relationship, they become immature & everything falls apart? In this episode, we want to discover what’s possible when you unlock the hidden potential of your Nervous System. In the previous Part 1 of this “Wired for Success” series, we covered the basics of the Nervous system: How the body moves through activation & relaxation, how it can get chronically stuck in one...
info_outlineDo you ever find yourself irrationally annoyed by certain people or situations—and wonder why?
In this episode of the Aligned Founder Podcast, Pete and René unpack the concept of emotional triggers—those intense, often automatic reactions that can surface even after years of personal development work. Whether it’s a difficult person, a tough conversation, or an offhand comment, emotional triggers can hijack your peace and clarity in an instant.
Pete brings a scientific lens to why emotional triggers occur, how the nervous system responds, and what happens when we leave them unresolved. René shares his personal experience navigating triggers and the powerful tools he’s used to reduce their impact on his everyday life.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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What emotional triggers really are—and what they’re not
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How unresolved triggers show up in behaviour, communication, and relationships
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Personal stories of working through emotional reactions
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A simple method called the “trigger pie” to help you understand your own patterns
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Why expanding your emotional capacity is key to handling triggers with grace
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How processing triggers can lead to stronger resilience, deeper connections, and more freedom
Whether you're a founder, leader, or on a self-growth journey, this episode offers practical tools and mindset shifts to help you respond—rather than react—to life’s emotional landmines.
Links & Resources:
- ReallyAlign Website
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- Aligned Founder episodes on Youtube
- Email [email protected] for more info on upcoming retreats in Georgia & Greece