“Burnout isn’t about doing too much — it’s about doing things out of alignment. Learn how the Alignment Assessment transforms your fitness and life.”
ALIGNMENT FIRST PODCAST
Mycal Anders has spent decades watching talented leaders optimize the wrong things. The hustle is there. The strategy looks good. But something’s off.
This podcast is about finding it. Each week Mycal sits down with leaders, founders, and guests who are figuring out what aligned work actually looks like — and talking about it honestly.
Alignment first. Progress always.
Stop White-Knuckling It: 3 Lessons That Set Leaders Free
“Most leaders don’t need more tools—they need fewer excuses. Here’s how to grow fast by upgrading your circle, your voice, and your vision.”
Your Story is Your Super Power
“The story you’re hiding may be the key to your greatest impact. Learn how to turn your mess into your message with this powerful insight.”
The Body Remembers: Greg Pignataro on Pain, Trust, and Performance
“Performance coach Greg Pignataro shares how emotional trauma hides in physical pain—and why real healing starts with building trust between your mind and body.”
From Combat to Custom Homes: Mike Christensen on Healing Through Purpose
“Army vet and entrepreneur Mike Christensen opens up about reintegration, leadership beyond service, and how his nonprofit Freedom for Heroes is saving lives through community.”
Grit, Grief, and Gaux: Margaux Alvarez on Purpose-Driven Living
“Learn how grief sparked Margaux Alvarez’s path from elite athlete to purpose-driven entrepreneur, and how you can apply her mindset to your own journey.”
Zac Palmer: Upgrade Your Agreements to Master Growth & Communication
“Zac Palmer shares how updating your agreements and surrounding yourself with high-integrity people accelerates growth, communication, and leadership.”
When Life Feels Heavy, Just Take the Next Easiest Step
“Progress starts with one simple action. Learn how to build momentum through small wins, aligned mindset, and daily practice. Join the Alignment Village.”
Brent Perkins: Build Your Capacity
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MhSJCKAQyxAbuUsk5NW7C?si=38ff87acdf7b4f2e Welcome to another episode of Progress Always, where Mycal sits down with Brent Perkins, the founder of Three X Bold, a coaching practice that helps men expand their capacity as fathers,...
Dr Ryan Brown: Happiness is a Practice
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XkbZzkWTBlFyJLMih2wwK?si=612fe622fe3040dd In this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders reconnects with his old roommate from the good old days training and slinging gym memberships at Gold's Gym in Dallas, TX. Dr. Ryan Brown. Ryan...
Aaron Velky: Living Your Vision
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AEw7q5wLypCtrMprqTVfS?si=edc56c36d5c2441a In this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders is joined by Aaron Velky, founder of Get Out of Your Own Way and creator of the Living Vision Program to dive deep into personal growth,...
Niko Arapkiles: Build Your Vision Espresso
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2upB5rprR06qGsP7oQbwWl?si=beff58a240ef4dec In this episode, I sit down with Niko Arapkiles, the founder of Vision Espresso. We dive deep into how to tap into your highest self by turning your vision into an emotional, cinematic daily...