The Aligned Founder podcast is a show that supports entrepreneurs on the journey to building successful companies.
On the show, we take a look behind the curtain at what’s really happening in the mind of a founder, and how their personal life & deeper fears can impact their business decisions, company culture, and overall happiness.
We explore the raw & untold stories of entrepreneurs & the challenges they face – while helping you to overcome your own obstacles and giving you the tools to achieve success in a more balanced way.
Ep.31 Why Do I Get Triggered?
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.
Ep.41: Why Can I Not Enjoy My Success
If you’re a founder who’s achieved more than you ever thought possible but can’t actually feel it, this episode breaks down why. Pete and René explore the pattern of feeling numb, flat and unfulfilled despite external success – something almost every high-performing founder experiences but rarely talks about.
- Why founders feel numb despite massive success
- The moving goalposts: downplaying wins and chasing more
- Nervous system training: 10 years of fight-or-flight
- The achiever pattern and inability to receive
- Wartime CEO to peacetime CEO transition
- Client story: feeling nothing at company milestone
Ep.35 Which Breathwork Is For Me?
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.
- 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 body-based breathing & it’s ability to unlock emotional and psychological healing.
- Why working with a trauma-informed approach can save you a nightmare experience.
- How to choose the right breathwork practice based on where you’re at in your personal journey.
