Take Back Your Mind

This week's Life Question asks, in a world that only seems to care about gaining power over others through control and manipulation, how does one adhere to the tenet that love is the answer and still be powerful and successful? For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.

Today, Michael welcomes back Kimberly Snyder. Kimberly is a 3-time New York Times best-selling author, holistic wellness expert and nutritionist, international speaker, and meditation teacher. She is the founder of Solluna, a holistic lifestyle brand that offers supplements, meditations, courses, and the HeartAlign System and Meditation, and hosts the top-rated "Feel Good Podcast," which covers all aspects of holistic wellness. Her latest book, out now, is The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts: Empower Your Thoughts, Balance Your Emotions, and Unlock Vibrant Health and Abundance. Brief highlights from Kimberly and Michael's conversation include: –What the Five Hearts are–the Dark Heart, the Propelled Heart, the Steady Heart, the Devoted Heart, and the Clear Heart–and why they're important –How our Heart Intelligence and Heart Coherence affect our physical health, energy, vitality, emotional well-being, abundance, and success –Why the heart is the "second brain" (or perhaps the 'first brain') and the science behind that –The maladaptive ways society has taught us to cope with stress and why it's unnatural for us to be so stressed all of the time –Kimberly's work with the HeartMath Institute and how it changed her life; the research and tools Kimberly's book offers to anchor us through the big emotions quickly; the HeartAlign Meditation Kimberly leads us through—and a lot more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief guided meditation. Get your copy of The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts, watch the Feel Good Podcast, and connect with Kimberly at https://mysolluna.com/ and on Instagram. Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.

How do we align our thoughts and emotions? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week! For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today, Michael welcomes certified intuitive healer, Akashic Records Practitioner and Teacher, and transformation expert, Dr. Josephine Hardman. In 2017, Josephine left a successful career in academia teaching English Literature to do spiritual work full-time. Her life's mission is to help healers, coaches, and spiritual practitioners heal themselves so they can do their most aligned, most impactful, highest-level work with their clients. Josephine uses a range of tools including deep self-inquiry, Psychosynthesis, Matrix Energetics, and—primarily—the Akashic Records. She also hosts the weekly podcast "Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast" in which Michael was a guest. Highlights from Michael and Josephine's deep-dive conversation include: -Josephine's career transition and decision to follow her soul's calling to do spiritual work full-time, and the challenges she had along the way -What the Akashic Records are, how anyone access them, and how they support the healing and evolution of individuals and humanity as a whole -How Josephine uses the Akashic Records in her life and for her business, and how working with them can benefit teams and groups like staff employees, organizations, and even countries -Josephine's Inner Work Podcast; her free Akashic Records Mini Course (see link below); and so, so much more! Next, Michael leads a brief guided meditation. Catch up with Josephine and sign up for your Free Akashic Mini Course at https://josephinehardman.com/, check out her Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast here https://josephinehardman.com/category/podcast/ and follow her on Instagram. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.

Today's Life Question comes from someone who has been experiencing major depression and wants to overcome their suicidal thoughts. **If you are experiencing a mental or emotional crisis, help is available. Contact 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at https://988lifeline.org/ or dial or text 988.** If you need prayer, contact the Agape Prayer Ministry at (310) 348-1270 or email, [email protected]. For spiritual counseling with an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner, visit https://www.agapepractitioners.com/ or email [email protected]. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today, Michael welcomes Henry Shukman. Henry is a poet, author, Zen master in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and is the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His new book, "Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening," about his unique approach to the path of meditation and spiritual awakening, is out now. Henry also created "The Way," a new, first-of-its-kind meditation app that offers a single, long-term path into the deep end of meditation. Highlights from their conversation include: -Henry's childhood growing up in a climate of secrecy then learning later that his parents were Cold War spies -How Zen meditation allowed Henry to transcend his pain, trauma, and depression and regularly access a profound sense of oneness and love -How awakenings from meditation don't always come as some "big cosmic phenomena," but rather in small shifts that happen over time until you realize you've grown and healed -Henry's recent bicycle accident and concussion that made him focus more on his heart because "being in his head" literally hurt too much, and how staying open-hearted is the way to being whole-hearted -The powerful effect of community on healing; the main tenets of his new book, "Original Love" and the 'Four Inns' of awakening; his highly-rated new meditation app, The Way; and a whole lot more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief guided meditation. Connect with Henry, discover his meditation app The Way, and get a free excerpt from his new book, "Original Love" at https://henryshukman.com/ and follow him on Instagram. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.

Today's Life Question comes from someone who feels betrayed after recently learning that her husband had an affair for 8 months, and wants to know how to proceed forward emotionally and spiritually. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/ and catch all 3 of his Sunday services! Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today, Michael speaks with Seano (pronounced "Seen-oh") McFarland, a renowned therapist and coach specializing in the treatment of chemical addiction, trauma, sex, and love addiction. He is the CEO of Shell Avenue Venice in Venice, California, a community spiritual hub and residential program. His clients range from top executives, celebrities, iconic change agents, and athletes to gangbangers and parents who struggle with their children's addiction and everything in between. His podcast, The Seano Show, invites listeners to be a fly on the wall during intimate conversations surrounding recovery. Conversation highlights include: -How the traumatic effects of Seano's abduction, torture, and being used for child pornography at age 12 led to his addiction and drug trafficking, and how he ultimately transcended that and became sober 37 years ago -Why self-forgiveness is essential in the journey of healing from addiction -Seano's founding of Shell Avenue Venice, which he created as a 'mix of Motown and San Francisco's Haight Ashbury Free Clinic' and has a "no shame and no blame in our game" vibe -The daily practices and rituals both Seano and Michael do to "Take Back" their minds -Seano's work and relationship with Mike Tyson, genocide survivors in Rwanda, child soldiers in northern Uganda, and much, much more. Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on waking up to your Super Soulful Self. Learn more about Shell Avenue Venice here: https://www.shellvenice.com/, connect with Seano on IG, and check out his podcast, The Seano Show, wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/ and catch all 3 of his Sunday services! Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.

Today's question asks, "How do I get to a place of true joy and satisfaction and healthily integrate my ego so that it serves me?" For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Michael welcomes Dr. Dravon James. Dravon is a Transformation Specialist, inspirational speaker, radio host, life coach, and the author of "Freedom is Your Birthright." She is the founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy which empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives–good, "bad," or otherwise–to reach their next level of greatness; as well as Every Day Peace, a platform that helps and inspires others to build the life of their dreams. Dravon also hosts her weekly radio show, "Dr. Dravon James, Every Day Peace," on MindBodySpirit.FM, and is an actress whose career credits include a recurring role on HBO's acclaimed series The Wire. Brief highlights from Dravon's and Michael's enriching conversation include: -What is "The Great Exhaustion" and how we got here -Getting career clarity by asking ourselves, "Does my current career/job role align with my goals?" and "What gives me vitality, and what drains me?" -Optimizing our personal time and why it's essential to listen to our body and rest when we need it -The main tenets of "Freedom is Your Birthright," Dravon's Next Step Leadership Academy and Every Day Peace platform, her ongoing acting career—and so much more! Next, Michael concludes with a guided meditation on being 'the observer' of your life. Connect with Dravon at http://drdravonjames.com/ and on social media. Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.

Today's Life Question comes from someone who, at age 51, finally came out of the closet but still struggles with old religious judgments over her homosexuality. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today, Michael welcomes Henry Penix, co-founder and CEO of Soaak Technologies, a leader in the holistic health tech industry. Soaak started as a private health clinic in Tulsa, OK, providing Brain Mapping, Neurofeedback, and Talk Therapy. Understanding that holistic wellness needed accessibility to a broader audience, Soaak developed its groundbreaking mobile platform that includes the Soaak App, offering a variety of sound-frequency therapies and programs, and a Virtual Health clinic providing their in-clinic treatments online. For more information on Soaak Technologies including scientific research on the kind of treatment modalities they offer, visit https://www.soaak.com/. **See below for a special discount offer for Take Back Your Mind listeners!** Highlights from Michael's and Henry's conversation include: -Henry's entrepreneurial background and his spiritual life growing up as the son of a church pastor and how that led him to his current work with Soaak -Henry's initial skepticism around sound frequency therapy until he saw the positive results with their clinic clients -Some of the latest research on the efficacy of sound frequency therapy -The myriad of ways sound frequencies work across various conditions, including alleviating stress and anxiety and enhancing focus and creativity -How Soaak's sound frequencies are used by 911 operators and Air Force pilots to improve performance in high-stress situations, and much more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation around living an intentional life. *Fun Fact: The music in the Take Back Your Mind podcast meditations contains mood-elevating sound frequencies. It is titled "Mood Boost" and is available on the Soaak App.* **Get more info on Soaak's frequencies and try them out for free! Visit https://www.soaak.com/agape and get ONE MONTH FREE when you use the discount code AGAPE. Soaak's sound frequencies are also HSA- (Health Savings Account) and FSA- (Flexible Spending Account) approved. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.

How can we release negative thought patterns, particularly during meditation? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week! For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today, Michael welcomes Austin Mao. Austin is an entrepreneur, author, poet, and keynote speaker on the intersection of science and spirituality and psychology and shamanism. As the co-founder of Ceremonia, a nonprofit psychedelic church in Denver, CO, Austin's process of "Modern Enlightenment"–a path to Awaken, Heal, and Manifest-–is informed by the most advanced technologies of psychotherapy and neuroscience combined with ancient shamanistic wisdom and spiritual traditions. Highlights from their conversation include: -Austin's backstory and psycho-spiritual healing journey with plant medicine -The different stages of healing and integrative wholeness -Why community is essential to healing and integration -Discovering humanity's intrinsic nature of love, joy, and peace (once we get out of our way), and more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief teaching and meditation on the consciousness of waking up. Catch up with Austin and his work at https://www.ceremoniacircle.org/ and on Instagram. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Michelle who wants to know, from a spiritual perspective, whether it's okay to seek justice through the court and legal systems. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today, Michael discusses two Life Questions of the Week—one from Kay in Rwanda and the other from Karina, an Inuit/Inuk in Greenland—both of whom asked how individuals can take back their minds from the effects of racism, slavery, colonialism, and white supremacy. Afterward, Michael leads a guided meditation on spiritual awakening. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (https://agapelive.com/) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Michael welcomes three-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner, and Academy Award-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown. Sterling portrayed Christopher Darden in the FX limited series "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story" and starred as Randall Pearson in the acclaimed NBC drama series "This Is Us," among other TV roles. He's also known for his leading roles in the drama film "Hotel Artemis," the mockumentary film "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul," as well as his voice roles in the animated films "The Angry Birds Movie 2" and "Frozen II." Sterling had supporting roles in several critically acclaimed films such as "Marshall," "Black Panther," "Waves," and "American Fiction," for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Highlights from Sterling and Michael's conversation include: -Sterling's journey from Economics major at Stanford University to actor, and the courage he found to make that change -His mother's religious faith and support which continue to serve Sterling well in his life and career -How Sterling's spiritual life and practices assist him in navigating his marriage with actress Ryan Michelle Bathe (whom he met at Stanford), raising their children, and his acting career -The spiritual insight Sterling brings to his characters/roles; his Academy Award nomination for the film "American Fiction"; his upcoming TV and film projects; his new podcast with Ryan called "We Don't Always Agree" coming out in September; and so much more! Next, Michael leads a brief guided meditation. Follow Sterling on IG, FB, and X! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (https://agapelive.com/) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's question comes from Cyndi who has a deep fear of failure when it comes to moving forward with her life purpose and wants to know how to get unstuck. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his brand new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Michael welcomes Sahara Rose. Sahara is a spiritual teacher, musical artist, and host of the Highest Self Podcast which, for the past 7 years, has been the #1 spirituality podcast in the U.S. with over 45 million downloads. She has been called "a leading voice in the millennial generation" by Deepak Chopra, who wrote the forewords for her three books including her latest, "Discover Your Dharma: A Vedic Guide to Finding Your Purpose." Sahara is the co-founder of Highest Self Institute, a premier spiritual coaching certification school. As a musical artist, she creates music you feel good about getting stuck in your head, combining fresh Afro Beats with vibey Middle Eastern melodies. Her album, My Body Is An Altar, is available now. Brief highlights from Sahara and Michael's enriching conversation include: –Sahara's spiritual awakening and journey to self-healing after experiencing perimenopause and critical health challenges in her early 20s –The generational, cultural, and life perspective differences between Sahara and her Iranian immigrant parents and their effect on her spiritual path –What Dharma is, your Dharma archetype, and the 5 stages of your Dharma journey (see how to take Sahara's "Dharma Archetype" quiz below!) –How experiencing dark nights of the soul makes us come alive –Sahara's Highest Self podcast, her latest album, My Body Is An Altar, and so much more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief guided meditation on waking up to our Dharma and discovering our True Self. Discover your Dharma Archetype with Sahara's free quiz here: dharmaarchetypequiz.com and get the book Discover Your Dharma here: iamsahararose.com/dharma. Become a Certified Dharma (Soul Purpose Coach) here: https://highestselfinstitute.com/certifications-and-courses. Follow Sahara on social media here https://www.instagram.com/iamsahararose and check out her Highest Self podcast here: https://iamsahararose.com/podcast/! Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his brand new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Wisdom who wants to know how to stay rooted in hope and faith while his family continues moving through a challenge they've been facing for over three years. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his brand new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today Michael welcomes abundance coach, thought leader, conscious businessman, father, husband, experiential speaker, and author of the upcoming book coming out in August 2024, "Spiritual Millionaire: Unlock the 7 Inner Laws of Abundance and Money," Preston Smiles. Since 2005, Preston has coached over 100k people and leads cutting-edge workshops all over the world with his wife, Alexi. He won the Millennial Mentor of the Year award, has graced the cover of Inspired Coach Magazine, and has been featured on some of the biggest podcasts and media platforms, including "Impact Theory" and "School of Greatness." Highlights from Michael's and Preston's insightful conversation include: –Pivotal moments in Preston's life that put him on his path of self-discovery including the night he first felt and heeded his intuition which *literally* saved his life –Learning how to sidestep the personality to say "yes" to coming into your authentic self –Preston's "seeing God in the Walmart bathroom" story and the opportunity and lesson for inner expansion it gave him –Preston's first date at Agape with his now-wife and workshop partner, Alexi Panos, and what it means to be an "in-tuned" husband –The Seven Inner Laws of Abundance from Preston's upcoming book "Spiritual Millionaire," and so, much more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on gratitude. You can find Preston at https://prestonsmiles.com/ and follow him across all social media platforms including his YouTube channel. To get your copy of "Spiritual Millionaire" when it drops next month, go here: https://prestonsmiles.com/book. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his brand new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Monica who has heard about people who can hear direct messages from their spirit guides and wants to know how she can do the same. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his brand new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

In today's episode, Michael reflects on the richness, the challenges, and the beauty of his 40+ year evolutionary journey as a spiritual teacher. Highlights include: -Michael's spiritual awakenings, insights, and understandings that gave rise to his unique teaching style, and his ongoing conscious commitment to spiritual expansion and alignment as a way of life -How the spiritual space has evolved over the decades, including how spiritual practices like meditation, which was once dismissed as "woo-woo" in the West, are now more mainstream -How the new sciences of quantum physics and epigenetics demonstrate and align with ancient spiritual wisdom teachings around the nature consciousness, frequency, and the interconnectedness of all Life -The calling Michael tried to avoid—but then surrendered to—to start the Agape International Spiritual Center, the early pushback he received from traditional Christian churches, and how Agape has continued to grow and evolve in its 38 years of existence -The launch of Michael's new website, MichaelBeckwith.com, as a platform for and the expression of the next phase of his work in service to the world (including a free gift offer), and yes, so much more! Michael then concludes with a beautiful guided meditation that contemplates the question, "Who am I?" Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable," when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Mark who is rebuilding his business, after it experienced a downturn, and wants to know how to discern whether the internal guidance he receives is coming from his ego or God. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Michael welcomes back money and happiness expert, Ken Honda. Ken's writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. He is the author of the international bestselling book, "Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money." Ken recently released his new book, a novel, "True Wealth: True Wealth – 9 Lessons From a Grandfather on Happiness and Abundance." In this episode, Ken and Michael discuss: -Ken's definition of wealth and our tendency towards fostering a scarcity mindset around money -Practical tips and strategies for developing a mindset of abundance and a loving relationship with money, particularly if one is struggling financially -The power of everyday choices in cultivating happiness, purpose, and authentic connection in life -Insights from Ken's latest novel, "True Wealth," and so much more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation focusing on the feeling-tone of All Needs Met. Catch up with Ken, his work, and his Arigato Living community at https://kenhonda.com/ and on social media. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's question comes from Cassidy who wants to know why she hasn't seen what she desires manifest yet in her outer world despite practicing being in a high vibration. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Michael welcomes author and founder of "Higher Self Mastery," Ariya Lorenz. Ariya is recognized as the #1 spiritual guide on Soulvana and is a celebrated speaker on Mindvalley Pro whose workshops were voted the top choice on Lifebook in 2023. Her mission is to help people connect to their Higher Selves to discover their soul's purpose and the exact steps on how to live it. Today, Ariya and Michael discuss: -How Ariya's early life experiences dealing with depression from coping with the deaths of loved ones ultimately led her to a heightened spiritual self-awareness -Elevating our vibration to contact and receive guidance and wisdom from our Higher Self in a way and a language we can understand -Why being hypersensitive isn't necessarily a curse -The practical tools for learning how to master energy on a regular basis Ariya also shares two brief meditation processes, one to shift energy and another to release fear, as well as how to receive 65% off her "Higher Self Mastery" course, and so much more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief guided meditation. To receive your 65% off Ariya's Higher Self Mastery Course, click here: https://ariyalorenz.com/hsm-course/. Check out Ariya's other offerings at her website https://ariyalorenz.com/ and across social media platforms. Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Will who does not want to impart to his daughter the beliefs in sinfulness that he grew up with. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He is one of the key teachers who introduced mindfulness practices to the West and has taught internationally since 1974. Jack holds a PhD in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Center in California. He is a teacher, husband, grandfather, entrepreneur, and activist and has authored 16 books that have sold 2 million copies. Today Michael and Jack discuss: –Jack's social activism and his role in the spiritual movement that grew in the 1970s, and how the spiritual space has evolved over the past 50+ years –Mindfulness and loving-kindness as a tool for self-care and rejuvenation and Jack's advice to those who struggle with burnout and compassion fatigue –Insights for activists on how to "live in the solution" vs. succumbing to the overwhelming challenges of the world –How Jack founded Spirit Rock Center, his online Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification, and a lot more! Next, Michael concludes this episode with a guided meditation capturing the energy and insights of his conversation with Jack. Check out Jack's courses, upcoming events, books, teacher trainings, and more at https://jackkornfield.com/ and on social media. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Christina who wants to know how to tell the difference between her intuition and triggers from past trauma in dealing with her current relationship. **Sign Up Now for "The Power of Prayer," a 6-week digital course from Agape U starting June 11th! Prayer is not merely a ritual or religious practice, but a dynamic force that connects us with the infinite wisdom and power of the Universe. This course delves into the profound science behind prayer and the remarkable ways it can shift our energy and consciousness to manifest more abundance, joy, and fulfillment in our lives! Use this link to Register Today: https://events.agapelive.com/the-power-of-prayer-course-2024/ or go to Agapelive.com and click on "The Power of Prayer" banner.** For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Matt Zemon is an educator, author, and leader in Psychedelic Wellness who specializes in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. He is the author of the best-selling book, "Psychedelics for Everyone." In their insightful conversation, Matt and Michael shed light on: –The therapeutic benefits of psychedelics in shifting anxiety and depression, particularly in treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans, first responders, and victims of sexual assault –The history of psychedelic use over centuries and across cultures in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe, and all the research data that existed in the U.S. before the Control Substances Act of 1970 which halted research until recently –What happens to our brain chemistry when using psychedelics and how it expands our awareness of our spiritual nature –The future promises for psychedelics, pending laws for decriminalization, Matt's work with veterans through his Heroic Hearts Project—and so much more! Michael then concludes with a guided meditation. Follow Matt Zemon and his work at https://www.mattzemon.com/. **Sign Up Now for "The Power of Prayer," a 6-week digital course from Agape U starting June 11th! Prayer is not merely a ritual or religious practice, but a dynamic force that connects us with the infinite wisdom and power of the Universe. This course delves into the profound science behind prayer and the remarkable ways it can shift our energy and consciousness to manifest more abundance, joy, and fulfillment in our lives! Use this link to Register Today: https://events.agapelive.com/the-power-of-prayer-course-2024/ or go to Agapelive.com and click on "The Power of Prayer" banner.** Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Corrine, a school teacher who wants to know how to teach self-love to her students. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford has played over 100 characters in her long-standing career, including most notably, the vivacious Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama Queen Sugar. Outside of acting, Tina is the author of "The Little Book of BIG LIES," chosen by Forbes.com as a "must-read to make 2021 your best year yet." She is also the visionary thought leader and strategist behind the Inner Fitness Project which is designed to engage people in the process of internal transformation, healing, and resilience building. In this episode, Michael and Tina discuss: -How they met and their long-term friendship over the years -Tina's spiritual self-discovery and realization journey and what she learned about the Surviving Self, the Thriving Self, and the Infinite Self -How she managed caregiving for her mom while being mindful of herself -The dream that changed Tina's life and inspired The Inner Fitness Project offering the tools and practices to strengthen our mental, emotional, and spiritual core, and so much more! Michael then guides us on a brief meditation on Inner Fitness. Check out Tina's Inner Fitness Project at https://www.theinnerfitnessproject.com/, watch her "Tina Lifford Dream" YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/WYuxKMqr7QI?si=NZMEtyFswBySESz1, and follow her across social media! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Yvette who wants to stop repeating unwanted patterns around relationships and money. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today Michael chats with Lynne McTaggart. Lynne is one of the central authorities on the new science and consciousness and the award-winning author of seven books, including the worldwide bestsellers "The Field," "The Intention Experiment," and "The Power of Eight." In this episode, they discuss: –How Lynne's discoveries of quantum physics and studies on spiritual healing as a young, skeptical investigative journalist ultimately led her to write about her findings in "The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe" –The differences and distinctions between intention, meditation, and prayer, and why she calls intentions "a highly-focused state of oneness" –Lynne's work with The Intention Experiment and The Power of Eight and the miraculous health and life outcomes it created for the targets and the participants –Her upcoming Intention Essentials 5-week course starting June 15th, the Heal Your Past 7-day retreat on September 1st—and so much more! Michael then guides us on a brief meditation and intention-setting process. For more information on Lynne's upcoming Intention Essentials course and Heal Your Past retreat, her books, and many other offerings, visit https://lynnemctaggart.com/ and follow her on social media. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X (Twitter): @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's question comes from Ann who has become deeply discouraged with her 12-year meditation practice because she feels she hasn't reached higher states of consciousness or the divine downloads she's heard about. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Michael welcomes award-winning author, intuitive self-love coach, podcaster, global retreat leader, and founder of Mawu's Goddess Mystery School, Abiola Abrams. Abiola's personal development teachings are based on the power of ancestral teachings, rituals, meditation, and chakras combined with the ancient wisdom of the Divine Feminine. Her latest book, "From Imagination to Reality: Secret Manifestation Lessons and the Law of Assumption from Abdullah, Master Alchemist," is being released by Hay House this month. Abudullah was an early 20th-century Ethiopian Rabbi and metaphysical teacher who influenced many spiritual teachers, including Neville Goddard. In today's episode, Abiola and Michael discuss: -How Abiola discovered Abdullah through the writings and teachings of Neville Goddard -The Law of Assumption—what is it and how it serves us -The biggest barrier to manifesting and creating a life of joy and abundance and the simple solution to breaking through -The processes and exercises that assist us in making what we imagine for ourselves our reality -Abiola's African Goddess Rising Oracle and The Secrets of the Ancestors Oracle card decks and certification courses–and more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief guided meditation. Learn more about Abiola and her work, books, workshops, oracle cards, and a lot more here: https://womanifesting.com/ and across social media platforms. Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X (Twitter): @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Daryn who wants to know how to remain passionate about humanitarian issues without getting mired in hate and anger. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

On today's show, Michael welcomes Dr. Anodea Judith. Anodea is a globally recognized teacher and the author of several bestselling books on chakras, psychology, yoga, social change, and women's leadership which have been translated into 28 languages. Her latest book is "Goddess: Blessed Reunions with the Feminine Face of the Divine." In this delightful and insightful episode, Michael and Anodea discuss: -Anodea's discovery of the Goddess mythology, what feminine and Goddess energy is (hint, it's not related to "gender" and everyone possesses it), and its history and presence throughout time -How concepts of masculinity and patriarchy were shaped over time, coinciding with the brutal suppression of the feminine and Goddess energy -The ways masculine and feminine energy complement each other -The stages of the feminine–Maiden, Mother, Queen, and Crone–and what they mean -The deeper truth and allegory behind mythology and why Goddess mythology for humanity is needed today–and so much more! Next, Michael concludes this episode with a guided meditation. Connect with Anodea and find her new book, "Goddess," at https://anodeajudith.com/ and https://sherisesmovement.com/. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Breaking News! Check out Michael Beckwith's newly updated website at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive his "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" guided meditation as your free gift! Today's Life Question comes from Denise who had a spiritual realization about love and wants to know what it means. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website, https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Breaking News! Check out Michael Beckwith's newly updated website at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive his "Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable" guided meditation as your free gift! Are you haunted by an old grudge or a painful memory of something someone said or has done to you that you can't seem to shake? Or perhaps you're carrying around guilt for something you may have said or done to someone else. If that's the case for you, today's episode on the power of forgiveness can help. Today, Michael shares his insights on: -How all forgiveness is self-forgiveness, and why lack of forgiveness is a high form of self-abuse -How to not take what people say or do personally -Devoting time to releasing resentment and feelings of victimhood -How forgiveness leads to good mental, emotional, psychological, and physical health, forgiveness practices—and more! Michael then ends this episode with a meditation on forgiveness. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Natascha whose meditations are so blissful that she finds herself losing interest in the outside world, including the lives of her loved ones and her beloved dog. What does that all mean? For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today, Michael welcomes Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark is a practicing family physician, an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine, and is a fifteen-time New York Times best-selling author. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, as well as the founder and chairman of the Food Fix Campaign which is dedicated to transforming our food and agriculture system through policy. His podcast, The Doctor's Farmacy, has over 200 million downloads and his latest release, "Young Forever Cookbook," comes out in June. *Please note that today's episode contains explicit language.* During their conversation, Michael and Mark discuss: -What Functional Medicine is—examining the root causes of disease and health and creating the conditions for the body to thrive—and how it helped Mark in his healing journey back from mercury food poisoning, chronic fatigue, memory loss, gut health issues, and more -The explosion of ultra-processed foods in the U.S. and their effects on our bodies including neuroinflammation -How food companies hire "craving experts" to find the "bliss point" of food that makes certain foods addictive -Mark's food policy advocacy and his work to democratize health care through his Functional Medicine website -How people can start using Functional Medicine today, Mark's new "Young Forever Cookbook," and a whole lot more! As always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Access Mark's workshops, Doctor's Farmacy podcast, videos, events, books, and more at https://drhyman.com/, https://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/, https://www.functionhealth.com/, and across social media platforms! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X (Twitter): @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's question comes from Denise who asks the definition of Spiritual Law, and what it means when she releases her prayer "unto the Law"? For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

In today's episode, Michael welcomes Dr. Eben Alexander. Eben, an academic neurosurgeon whose transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) transformed his materialist worldview, is a pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the Universe, and is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven, and Living in a Mindful Universe. During their amazing conversation, Michael and Eben chat about: –Eben's NDE during his week-long coma and what he discovered about life as a result –The differences between materialism and quantum physics in understanding life and consciousness, and debunking the idea that consciousness is located in the brain –The plethora of global research revealing that NDEs are not dreams or hallucinations as suggested –The big message for all of humanity from those who've had miraculous recoveries after being close to death or surviving NDEs which all of us can discover through meditation – and so much more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief guided meditation. Learn more about Eben's work and books here: http://ebenalexander.com/. Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X (Twitter): @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Yoha, an actress struggling to maintain her "authentic spiritual self" while working within the entertainment industry. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

On today's show, Michael welcomes renowned psychiatrist, professor, speaker, trainer, empath, and New York Times bestselling author of the newly-released book, "The Genius of Empathy: Practical Skills to Heal Yourself, Your Relationships and the World," Dr. Judith Orloff. In this episode, Michael and Judith discuss: -What empathy is and why it's a superpower, as well as some of the downsides of being an empath -Practical skills empaths can use for self-healing plus techniques for preserving their energy when around others -The importance of developing boundaries as an empath and the telltale signs of spotting narcissists in relationships -How Judith integrates her psychiatric training with her intuition -Judith's new book, "The Genius of Empathy," her book tour, her online courses for Empaths - and so much more! Next, Michael concludes this episode with a meditation on the Power of Radiance. Check out Judith's bestselling books, her online Empath courses, and resources for empaths at https://drjudithorloff.com/ and by following her on social media! If you're in the Los Angeles area on April 13, 2024, you can catch Judith at her book signing event at Mystic Journey Bookstore in Santa Monica: https://www.mysticjourneybookstore.com/events/the-genius-of-empathy-igniting-your-healing-superpowers. For her full book tour stop schedule, click here: https://drjudithorloff.com/lecture-schedule/. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Julie who's embarking on a new career as a medium but has concerns about charging people for her spiritual gifts. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today, Michael sits down with Jessica Zweig, a sought-after speaker, serial entrepreneur, host of the top-ranked podcast The Spiritual Hustler, and bestselling author of the new upcoming book, "The Light Work: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, Illuminate the World." *Please note that this episode contains explicit language.* During their powerful conversation, Michael and Jessica talk about: -What inspired Jessica to write The Light Work after experiencing severe burnout and depression from years of building successful businesses -How a trip to Egypt blew up her life–in a good way–and completely transformed her life -Jessica's decision to come out of the spiritual closet and embrace her spiritual gifts and identity, and why you should too -How to become a Lightworker from the inside out, why loving our darkness sets us free, and so much more! Next, Michael concludes with a guided meditation encapsulating the theme and energy of their conversation. Catch up with Jessica on social media and at https://jessicazweig.com/. Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael's AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

Today's Life Question comes from Stefanie who wants to know how to handle her triggers and stay grounded during the healing process. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w