Take Back Your Mind

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

Today, Michael welcomes Kimberly Snyder. Kimberly is a multiple-time New York Times bestselling author, spiritual and meditation teacher, international speaker, nutritionist, and holistic wellness expert. She has authored six books–two of which are being published this year–including "Radical Beauty," which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra, and "You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life." Kimberly is also the founder of Solluna®, a holistic lifestyle brand that offers supplements, wellness products, the HeartAlign SystemTM meditations and tools, and digestional courses, and host of the top-rated Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder. In this episode, Michael and Kimberly discuss: -The unique and sweet circumstances surrounding how she and Michael met -Kimberly's introduction to Kriya yoga and the teachings of Parahamsa Yogananda and Ayurveda after experiencing physical and mental health challenges in her youth -How her focus on being well, her spiritual practices, and a reliance on spiritual guidance during some very lean times literally led her to success -The main tenets of her recent book, "You Are More Than You Think," including the Four Cornerstones of Wellness: Food, Body, Emotional Wellbeing, and Spiritual Growth -The challenges of living a hyper-intellectual life vs. a heart-centered life, her favorite supplements for optimal health – and so much more! As always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. You can connect with Kimberly on social media and at her website, https://mysolluna.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 (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)!

What do the spiritual concepts of something being "Real" vs. something that is "an illusion in the world of appearances" mean? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week! If you'd like 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 Jack Canfield. Known as America's #1 Success Coach, Jack is a bestselling author, professional speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of the Canfield Training Group. He is the co-author of more than 200 books, including The Success Principles and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and 40 New York Times bestsellers, and has sold more than 500 million copies in 47 languages around the world. *Please note that this episode contains explicit language.* During this thoughtful conversation filled with amazing personal stories, Michael and Jack talk about: -Jack's life growing up with an alcoholic and abusive father and how discovering personal development as a college student started him on the life path that ultimately led him to become a "success coach" -The definition of success and the principles for discovering your life purpose -The inspiration behind creating the Chicken Soup For The Soul series, why so many publishers rejected it, and the miracle story of how it finally got published and became a global success -How plant medicine transformed Jack's life and helped him to heal on much deeper levels, what's next for Jack, and so much more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that focuses on the question: "Who am I, and what wants to emerge through me?" For more insight on Jack's life success methods, coaching programs, trainings, events, books, etc., go to https://jackcanfield.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)!

Why do we feel worse when we start to engage in spiritual practice? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week! If you'd like 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

On today's show, Michael welcomes gina Breedlove. gina is a grief doula, traditional sound healer, vocalist, composer, and author of the new book, "The Vibration of Grace: Sound Healing Rituals for Liberation." gina's transformational insights draw on rituals of soul retrieval, vibrational healing, and intention setting that show us how to find our authentic voice and use it for healing and emotional and spiritual growth. During this sweet and insightful episode, Michael and gina discuss: -gina's discovery of toning and humming into her body to move grief at age 5 after her mother abandoned her family -gina's particular mode of sound healing through using the voice and how it releases trauma and grief from the body -How anyone can do sound healing with a teacher, in a group, or by themselves -Plus, gina performs a brief sound healing for us - and so much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of his conversation. Catch up with gina at: https://www.ginabreedlove.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)!

Welcome to the new Take Back Your Mind Life Question of the Week podcast, a spinoff of Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith where each week, Michael will address your Life Questions! The response to the Life Question segment was so incredible that we turned it into its own weekly podcast episode that drops each Friday! Today's Life Question comes from a yoga instructor who has been rejected by his childhood friends because they believe yoga is "demonic and goes against God," and wants to know how to overcome the various challenges this experience is causing him. If you'd like 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

*Note: Starting today, the Life Question of the Week segment will not be featured in this and future Take Back Your Mind episodes. The response to the Life Question segments was so overwhelmingly great that we decided to make it its own Take Back Your Mind Life Question of the Week podcast with episodes dropping each Friday. So catch our new Take Back Your Mind Life Question of the Week podcast this Friday, March 8th! On today's show, Michael welcomes the Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo, founder and spiritual director of the Sunray Meditation Society and the Sunray Peace Village Land Trust in Lincoln, Vermont. Sunray preserves and shares the peacemaking teachings of the Cherokee spiritual traditions and Tibetan Buddhism, and in 1992, was granted NGO status by the United Nations as a gateway for Indigenous voices to be included in planetary conversations. For four decades, Venerable Dhyani has designed and taught programs for training peacemakers, mediators, and CEOs, inspired by Ani Yun Wiwa and Buddhist wisdom. She is also the CEO of Beautyway Productions and the author of many curriculums and books including, "Voices of Our Ancestors," "Learning Cherokee Ways: The Ywahoo Path," and "108 Quotations: A Treasury of Mystical Wisdom." During their powerful conversation, Michael and Dhyani talk about: -The mystical way she and Michael met back in the 70s -Dhyani's spiritual gifts, which started during her childhood and were further developed under her Cherokee grandparents' tutelage -The ancestral lineage she holds which believes that we came to Earth to relight the fire of having clear minds and that it's our spiritual duty to be happy because what we think and speak reverberates throughout the world -The meaning behind our connection to nature, including the water and trees -Sunray Village's transformational programs, ceremonies, and more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation. Connect with Venerable Dhyani at https://sunray.org/ and https://www.beautywayproductions.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)!

How can you stop feeling triggered when someone says something contrary about your spiritual experiences? Find out on today's Life Question of The Week! Next, as Black History Month ends this week, Michael chats with 15-year-old youth activist Yolanda Renee King, daughter of Martin Luther King, III and Arndrea Waters King, and the sole grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Yolanda recently authored her first book, "We Dream A World," a children's book she says is for kids "big and little." It talks about the legacy of her grandparents and the choice we all have to follow the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. During this inspiring conversation, Michael and Yolanda talk about: –Yolanda's activism of passionately addressing mass gatherings at protests and penning articles against gun violence, homelessness, and the inhumane treatment of refugees seeking asylum on the U.S. southern border –Why she chose to follow in the legacy of her grandparents as well as her parents in their work to realize the Dream –Yolanda's new book, "We Dream A World," and her other interests including what she likes to do for fun - and more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. 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 Life Question of the Week comes from someone who had a major falling out with her parents after discovering through DNA testing that her dad is not her biological father, and wants to know how to release all the hurt and anger she feels. Next, this special Valentine's Day edition of Take Back Your Mind is all about Love as Michael shares insights from his short e-book, "The Eight Principles of Thriving Relationships" (see below on how to download your free copy!) including: -How all relationships--intimate, family, friends, work--have to be based on the principle that we are evolving and are here to grow, develop, and unfold into our greater yet-to-be -The number one mistake people make in their relationships is believing that their joy, happiness, love, and fulfillment will come from their external relationships -The importance of the roles of "The Cheerleader and The Critic" in our relationships -The "Friction of Fictions," which is when two people come together who have not started to do the work around healing the parts within themselves that desire healing, resulting in two fictional characters attempting to get along -That every successful relationship will go through a series of "Divorces and Remarriages" – and more! And, as always, Michael concludes with a brief teaching and meditation that captures the spirit of and lessons from his conversation. Download your FREE copy of "The Eight Principles of Thriving Relationships" at https://web.agapelive.com/registrations/eight-principles. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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)!

How can one heal and spiritually grow after experiencing years of sexual abuse and family trauma? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week. Next, Michael sits down with the acclaimed bestselling author of the Conversations with God book series, Neale Donald Walsch. Neale has written 40 books on contemporary spirituality and its practical application in everyday life, including his latest, GodTalk: Experiences of Humanity's Connections with a Higher Power, a book in the Common Sentience book series. Seven of Neale's Conversations with God books made the New York Times bestseller list. Book One remained on that list for 134 weeks. His titles have been translated into 37 languages and have been read by millions of people around the world. During their universal and poignant conversation, Michael and Neale discuss: -How Neale's Conversations with God series came to and through him during a time of profound life changes and inner transformation -How everyone is having a direct conversation with God or a Higher Power all the time, but just calls the experience by other names. It's not something that only happens to "special people" or just occurred during ancient times -That certain religious leaders and organizers came to use religion as a means to control people by saying they needed intermediaries and certain sacraments and rituals to "get to God" -Neale's latest book, GodTalk, which outlines six steps for intentionally conversing with God based on his own experiences and observations, plus inspiring stories from people around the world who've experienced divine interventions of their own -How Gen Z and younger generations should "question the prior assumption" when it comes to existing ideas and beliefs about God, and be more curious and courageous about exploring their own spiritual identities – and much, much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Connect with Neale at http://nealedonaldwalsch.com/ and on social media. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And 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 of the Week comes from someone having a crisis of faith and wanting to know which path to follow. Next, Michael welcomes Chani Nicholas. Chani is a Los Angeles-based New York Times bestselling author and astrologer with a community of over one million monthly readers. She has been a counseling astrologer for more than 20 years, guiding people to discover and live out their purpose through understanding their birth chart. Her app, CHANI, offers users a personalized, daily understanding of their birth chart. It has had nearly a million downloads and counting since its launch in December 2020. Chani has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and on Netflix. During their insightful and delightful conversation, Michael and Chani discuss: -Chani's discovery of astrology as a child through her step-grandmother -The ancient history of astrology; its relationship with science, astronomy, religion, and medicine; and its cultural and political influence throughout the ages -Astrology as a tool for self-awareness and self-development, and how to turn what looks like a limitation into a spiritual practice -That whatever your astrological chart may reveal about where you are, you still get to choose your destiny -The wildly popular CHANI App -- and a whole lot more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of the episode's topic. For more information about Chani, go to https://chaninicholas.com/. You can also follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and X. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. 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)!

How can we know when a relationship or friendship has reached its end and how can we let it go? Find out on today's Life Question of The Week! Next, are your 2024 resolutions getting off to a rocky start? Then you just might have 'Intention Deficit Disorder.' What is that and how can you co-create a life of joy, love, purpose, and abundance for 2024 and beyond? Through the power of your intention! Today, Michael offers some of his most powerful teachings and tips for living an intentional life, including: -Transcending the obstacles to intention-setting by undoing the imprints and programming around lack, worry, doubt, and fear that may have permeated the environment you grew up in -Healing the "I'll Be Happy When" syndrome so that your life and happiness aren't dependent on and determined by outer conditions -The value in asking ourselves contemplative questions such as, "Who would I be without my complaints, doubts, and worries?" -How intentions serve as the vibrational rudders necessary to direct our lives and experiences -Tuning into the Divine Mind broadcast and channeling your highest frequency - and so much more! As always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of the episode's topic. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. 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 Life Question of the Week comes from someone asking how to let go of the anger they feel towards a family member's financial abundance when they believe they don't deserve it. Next, Michael sits down with Matthew Fox. Matthew is an author, theologian, and activist priest who, for over 50 years, has ignited an international movement to awaken people to be mystics, prophets, and contemplative activists who honor the Earth and work for justice. He founded the University of Creation Spirituality to help establish a new pedagogy for learning spirituality grounded in an effort to reawaken the West to its own mystical traditions in such figures as Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, the mysticism of Thomas Aquinas, and other contemporary scientists and mystics. During their insightful conversation, Michael and Matthew discuss: Matthew's early life as a monk in the Dominican Order, and his eventual embrace of spirituality and Liberation Theology which ultimately got him expelled by the Vatican The challenges of institutionalized religion, why younger generations are moving more towards spirituality, and what that means The importance of returning to mysticism and spirituality, and Matthew's work in discovering the teachings of Western mystics including: -Thomas Aquinas, a 13th-century theologian and Dominican monk who stood up the religious establishment of the day by embracing Aristotle and his paganist beliefs in nature, science, creation, non-dualism, and being present to love and the Universe -Julian of Norwich, the first woman to write a book in English in the 14th century. She wrote about the goodness of nature, that nature is God, and that we are all born in, and are here to share joy -Howard Thurman, an American author, philosopher, theologian, mystic, educator, and civil rights leader who grounded all of his work in the idea that life is alive with creative intelligence Cultivating joy, and how playfulness and fun are virtues – and much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. *Please note that this conversation includes a brief discussion on Bishop Carlton Pearson, a progressive spiritual teacher and author who, since the recording of this episode, has passed away. Learn more about Matthew at https://www.matthewfox.org/home. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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 of the Week asks, when someone feels as if they have betrayed themselves, how can they move forward feeling free and happy? Next, Micheal welcomes Gerard Powell, a conscious entrepreneur whose mission is transforming lives. He is the founder and CEO of Rythmia Life Advancement Center, an all-inclusive, medically-licensed spiritual retreat in Costa Rica, the "go-to" program for spiritual awakening and personal transformation where over 97% of guests have reported receiving a miracle. He is also the author of two books, Sh*t the Moon Said: A Story of Drugs, Sex, and Ayahuasca and Truthenomics: The Science of Allowing Abundance Through Honesty. During their personal and revealing conversation, Michael and Gerard discuss: -Gerard's journey from successful business owner to conscious entrepreneur through experiencing a personal crisis that initiated him onto a journey of self-transformation -The importance of understanding the difference between living to give vs. living to get -Gerard's life of abusing alcohol, drugs, and sex - until he had a powerful encounter with plant medicine that transformed and liberated his life and inspired him to found the Rythmia Life Advancement Center -That when we tell the unadulterated truth of where we want to go, the Universe always makes a way -The various programs Rythmia offers (e.g., metaphysical workshops, breathwork, meditation, stem cell therapies, massages, plant medicine, etc.) - and so much more! **Please note that today's episode contains explicit language.** And, as always, Michael concludes with a brief teaching and meditation that captures the spirit of and lessons from his conversation. Find out more about Rythmia Advancement Life Center at https://www.rythmialifeadvancement.com/ and connect with Gerard at https://www.gerardarmondpowell.com/. In addition, during the Life Question of the Week segment, Michael mentioned Agape's Prayer Ministry: https://agapelive.com/pages/prayer-ministry and Agape's Licensed Spiritual Practitioner Core: https://agapelive.com/pages/practitioner-core. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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)!

What is the spiritual definition of Divine Masculine energy, and how can it be awakened and activated? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week. Next, Michael sits down with Shaman Durek, a 6th generation shaman, author of the bestseller Spirit Hacking: Shamanic Keys to Reclaim Your Personal Power, Transform Yourself, and Light Up the World, and a visionary for the Now Age. Durek's online Shaman School and his widely popular Healing Temple and Ancient Wisdom Today podcast are instrumental in helping people tap into their personal power and unblocking negative patterns that prevent them from reaching optimal human performance. His work has been featured in Elle, Marie Claire, The LA Times, and The New York Times among others, and he had a recurring spot on CBS' "The Doctors" where he aided guests in overcoming challenges impacting the connection between their emotional and physical well-being. During their deeply insightful conversation, Michael and Shaman Durek discuss: -Durek's growing up in New Orleans learning about his family's roots and lineage in the Yoruba spiritual tradition and how to hone his own empathic abilities and spiritual insights -His travels around the world studying various religious and spiritual traditions so he could better and more deeply understand people and how they think -The tenets of Spirit shamanism, which is to expand and hold space to understand people from a place of love, and that there's a shaman in everyone -What Spirit Hacking is and what it means to live in the "Giant Age" — and so much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Follow Shaman Durek on Instagram, TikTok, and at https://shamandurek.com/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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)!

What does the statement, "The Universe wants to experience life as me and through me" actually mean in practicality? Find out on today's Life Question of The Week! Next, Michael sits with Dannion Brinkley. Dannion is an international New York Times best-selling author of the inspirational book series, "The Secrets of the Light," "Saved by the Light," and "At Peace in the Light." After Dannion experienced his first lightning strike and nearly died (in total, he has survived four brushes with death), he radically changed his life and became a hospice and nursing home volunteer, which he's been doing for over 43 years. He is the co-founder of the Twilight Brigade, an organization that works in VA hospitals and is dedicated to no veteran dying alone. Dannion offers inspirational lectures on the Near-Death Experience, palliative, hospice care, and integrative healing practices, and recently received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. In this engaging conversation, Michael and Dannion discuss: -What Dannion's life experiences taught him about the nature of life, living, and being both spiritual and human, and the eternality of our souls, i.e., no one dies -Dannion's decades-long work in hospice and palliative care, particularly with veterans -How when we know we don't die, life can become more entertaining and we can live life to the fullest with appreciation, curiosity, and wonder – and more! Please note: The guest's video quality is a little distorted, but is entirely viewable. And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Connect with Dannion on his Facebook page, and at www.LightStreamers.com. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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)!

Next, Michael sits down with Caroline Cory, an award-winning filmmaker, author, and the founder of the Omnium Method of Energy Medicine and Consciousness Studies. Caroline has worked with world-renowned scientists and experts from Harvard Medical School, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and Stanford University conducting scientific experiments on the correlation between consciousness, health, and the physical body. Caroline founded Omnium Media, which tackles thought-provoking topics on the human condition and the nature of reality. She has been a featured guest expert on supernatural phenomena at major conferences, on the news, and on TV shows including "The UnXplained with William Shatner," "Ancient Aliens," and "History's Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburne". Her films include, "Among Us," "Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible," and "A Tear In The Sky". During their evocative and wide-ranging conversation, Michael and Caroline discuss: -Caroline's lifelong paranormal experiences starting at age 5 when she saw bodies of light emanating energy and speaking to her telepathically; this led Caroline to put herself through rigorous scientific training and pursue consciousness studies to investigate and better understand what these occurrences were -How her extra-sensory perception experiences taught her that our ultimate purpose is to retrace our divine lineage and bring those divine aspects of our human selves to Earth -Caroline's studying and filming work with children from around the world who can read while blindfolded, the various methodologies used, and how she developed her own methodology to train the brain to develop these faculties – and so much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. You can find Caroline's films and work at: https://www.omniumuniverse.com/ https://www.omniummedia.com/ In addition, during the Life Question of the Week segment, Michael mentioned Agape's Prayer Ministry: https://agapelive.com/pages/prayer-ministry and Agape's Licensed Spiritual Practitioner Core: https://agapelive.com/pages/practitioner-core. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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)!

On this week's The Take Back Your Mind podcast, Michael dedicates another show to answering your Life Questions, offering messages of inspiration, insight, and empowerment. Today's show covers: -How to get over feeling afraid of death -How a new mom can follow her artistic passions and create a new business when she suffers from a lot of self-doubt -How to manage the grief one feels when walking away from old belief systems they no longer adhere to, but that their family is still attached to –How, and if, one should maintain a relationship with an intimate partner when they appear to be on different emotional and spiritual planes – and much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation. To purchase a copy of Michael's Life Visioning book, click here: https://agapelive.com/collections/michael-bernard-beckwith/products/life-visioning-book-soft-cover To order the Life Visioning Workbook & Kit, click here: https://agapelive.com/collections/michael-bernard-beckwith/products/life-visioning-kit-a-step-by-step-process-for-realizing-your-highest-potential For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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)!

How can we transmute the energy of past trauma and abuse and its effects on our thoughts and daily lives? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week. Next, Michael sits down with Dr. Habib Sadeghi, founder of Be Hive of Healing, an integrative medical center based in Los Angeles that specializes in multi-disciplinary treatment for chronic illnesses. Habib is currently a Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine at the Western University of Health Sciences and is a regular contributor to Goop, CNN, BBC News, and the Huffington Post. He is the author of two books, "The Clarity Cleanse: 12 Steps To Finding Renewed Energy, Spiritual Fulfillment and Emotional Healing," and "Within: A Spiritual Awakening To Love & Weight Loss," as well as the publisher of the health and well-being journal, MegaZEN. In this episode, Michael and Habib discuss: --How Habib's spiritual awakening after almost drowning and his journey through healing his testicular cancer during his second year of medical school radically shifted his perception and understanding of medicine, healing, and well-being --Opening his integrative wellness clinic, Be Hive of Healing, in 2005 and its multi-disciplinary treatment approach --Looking at the root causes of acute and chronic illnesses, particularly the effects of unacknowledged and unhealed emotional memories and traumas on our bodies and why it's important to process vs. avoid them --Ideas around thinking, living, and exploring outside of our current paradigms, and the possibilities of what we can access when we are loyal to our own soul --Occurrences of spontaneous remission what it means: if it can happen for one person, then that same potential to create the conditions for harmony and wholeness to emerge is in everyone --The main tenets of Habib's books, "The Clarity Cleanse" and "Within" – and a lot more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Follow Dr. Habib Sadeghi on Instagram and follow up with him at https://behiveofhealing.com/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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 someone whose brother is moving to another country to be with the person he loves, and while she's happy he found someone, she's skeptical about him making this life-changing decision for someone he only recently met. Next, Michael chats with acclaimed pop culture thought leader, speaker, life strategist, counselor, and author of "The Miracle Mentality," Tim Storey. Tim is credited for enhancing the lives of millions and has traveled to 75 countries helping people to realize the best version of themselves. Whether one-on-one or in groups of more than 20,000, Tim is able to connect on a personal level with people from all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and professional athletes, to adults and children in neighborhoods throughout America and in the most deprived and war-torn regions of the world. Through his several best-selling books, presentations, and strategy sessions, Tim's mission is to bring to light all of the possibilities that are too often blocked by fear or hidden by one's limited viewpoint. During this deeply insightful dialogue where Michael not only interviews Tim, but Tim also interviews Michael, they discuss: –How having a miracle mentality means feeling a sense of peace and joy despite life's challenges, changes, and loss, and knowing you'll get through anything regardless of what's happening –Why it's more important to focus on developing our strengths vs. trying to fix our weaknesses –Living in 'the Mundane,' 'the Messy,' 'the Madness,' and 'the Miracle' of life, and what that all means –That it is natural for us to feel good and that we are wired for love, peace, and goodness, but we must learn how to bring it out, and that they must be practiced –How Tim's travels and asking questions broadened his scope of spirituality and Christianity –Tim's new, upcoming podcast with Deepak Chopra, "Never Alone" – and much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Catch up with Tim and his work at https://www.timstorey.com/ and be among his 2M followers on Instagram where he regularly posts videos! For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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)!

Do you work at a job that pays you the most money you've ever made yet leaves you feeling mentally, physically, and spiritually drained, and you long to move forward? Find out how on today's Life Question of the Week! Next, Rev. Michael welcomes New York Times bestselling author Kyle Cease who has a gift for merging comedy with personal transformation. As a comedian, Kyle had two #1 Comedy Central specials and was voted as #1 ranking on Comedy Central's Stand-up Showdown. After leaving his job, Kyle dedicated his life to helping others and created Evolving Out Loud, a growing online community with over 400k members worldwide. Kyle has personally coached over fifteen thousand people, and his YouTube videos have been watched over 60 million times. He's also been a guest speaker at thousands of colleges, summits, and Fortune 500 conferences. Kyle says he is continuously inspired by his daughter and is ever evolving out loud on his journey to constantly find out the truth of who he is. During this episode, Michael and Kyle discuss: --Kyle's transformation from award-winning comic to answering a higher calling and using his comedy for a higher purpose --Why Kyle makes decisions based on how he feels vs. "evidence" of what he can see, and why knowing who you are is much more important than knowing what you're going to do --How all growth is about letting go of limited perceptions, patterns, and traumas and making space for what's next: "Your mind can only see what you'll lose tangibly, but not what you will gain." --When having to justify having something in your life is a sign that it's actually time to let it go --Kyle's meditation practice which he calls "Single–Breakup–Soulmate" which describes the releasing of the egoic construct and merging with the soul --Why people are actually afraid of bliss – and lots more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Catch up with Kyle at https://kylecease.com/ and on social media. You can join his Evolving Out Loud online community, and with the Absolutely Everything Pass, gain access to over 1,000 hours of content including all of Kyle's courses and live events, plus weekly live Q&As, "It's Totally Possible Exercises," the Hot Seat, and more. Use the code "Beckwith" and receive a deep discount: https://absolutelyeverything.tv/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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 of The Week comes from someone who is grappling with their feelings towards two male family members who have been emotionally and physically abusive towards women, including the women in their family, and how to navigate their relationship with them. Next, Michael welcomes Hazel Ortega. Hazel is a Master of Miracles, a serial entrepreneur, and an Educational Psychologist specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. She is the author of the extraordinary memoir, "From Bounced Checks to Private Jets: The Mastery of Miracles," where she shares her inspiring journey of transforming her life and creating success for herself and her family. With a deep understanding of how our stories shape our lives, Hazel empowers audiences as a speaker, guiding them to manifest their dreams and discover the miracles within their own lives. She is dedicated to helping others rise above their circumstances and achieve extraordinary results. During their extraordinary conversation, Michael and Hazel discuss: –Hazel's intense childhood growing up in downtown Los Angeles on welfare surrounded by poverty, gang violence, and death, and how that became her "sob story" –The 'Pushy Angel' who came into Hazel's life and encouraged her to finish school, get an advanced degree, become a psychologist, and ultimately start the Ortega Counseling Center in her garage, which has now served over 45,000 individuals to date –How Hazel released her "sob story" and developed a miracle mindset that expanded her vision for her life beyond what she knew was possible, allowing her to become a successful business owner, speaker, and entrepreneur, heal her troubled relationship with her sisters, and find and marry her wonderful husband of 14 years –Hazel's philanthropic work as the founder of High Tide Global Foundation which is committed to bringing educational opportunities to the most impoverished and at-risk communities in the world. –The importance of asking for, and receiving, help in manifesting your miracle vision – and so much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Find out more about Hazel and her work on social media and at these websites: https://hazelortega.com/ https://hightideglobal.org/ https://www.injuredworkeronline.com/occ-home-page For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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)!

How can we learn to trust ourselves when we've made a lot of mistakes in our lives? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week. Next, Michael chats with Mark Victor Hansen and Xavier Eikerenkoetter, co-authors of Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence, a compelling biography on the iconic evangelist and New Thought pioneer who rose from abject poverty in the Jim Crow South to live a life of affluence while leading millions of poor Blacks to unprecedented financial success, independence, and joyful living. Reverend Ike comes out in December (you can pre-order your copy now on Amazon). Mark is best known as the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, achieving #1 New York Times Bestseller 59 times, with over 500 million books sold, and becoming the Time Magazine Publishing Phenomena of the Decade. Xavier is a musician and spoken word artist who served as a spiritual minister for 40 years and worked alongside his father, Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, better known as Reverend Ike. He's the founder of the United Palace of Cultural Arts in New York and the Rhythm Arts Alliance in Los Angeles. In this incredible episode, Michael, Mark, and Xavier discuss: —Rev. Ike's rebellion against the crushing poverty and religious dictates of the Jim Crow South that told Black people they were here to suffer and would get their joy later in Heaven —His non-conformist, non-traditional teachings that you can experience "Heaven on Earth" now with right-thinking and the right understanding of the Bible, and how to make the journey in consciousness from lack and limitation to an abundance mindset —How Rev. Ike applied spiritual principles and the ancient wisdom he studied with modern knowledge to demonstrate that everyone–regardless of race, status, income, etc.–can be Soulful Revolutionaries who can actualize their full potential —The pushback and criticisms Rev. Ike received and how he responded to that —His strong belief in giving and his generosity that fueled his charitable work in education —When Mark discovered Rev. Ike after he lost $2 million in one day, and what his teachings did for Mark's life and success that brought him from poverty to prosperity, and from sickness to health —The powerful spiritual foundation Xavier received growing up as Rev. Ike's son and eventually working alongside him, including some heartwarming and funny stories, and what the book teaches about creating and living your highest and best life – and a whole lot more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Learn more about the remarkable life of Rev. Ike and order your book here: https://www.revikelegacy.com/. Catch up with Xavier and his projects at: https://xaviersoulstreams.com/. Find Mark here: https://markvictorhansen.com/. And follow them all on social media! For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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

Today's Life Question of the Week comes from a single woman who fears she might not be a good match for the type of partner she envisions for herself and wants to know how can she move past that. Next, Michael sits down with Kute Blackson, a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher, and author of the bestselling books, You.Are.The.One. and The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go. Kute's mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically, and fulfill their true life's purpose—a calling he's been answering for over 20 years. During their dynamic and extraordinary conversation, Michael and Kute discuss: –The incredible life and spiritual lessons Kute gleaned from the unlikely story of how his parents met–a prominent Ghanaian minister and a Japanese woman living on separate continents and not speaking each other's languages–and their 40-year marriage –How growing up half Ghanaian and half Japanese in London, and not fully identifying with either culture prompted a deep soul searching within Kute for his identity, which ultimately led him to his true spiritual identity and calling –How Kute's mother's cancer diagnosis planted the seeds for him to understand what surrender truly meant and the spiritual gifts it offers –The misconceptions around what surrendering is (i.e., being weak, passive, giving up, etc.), what surrendering actually means (i.e., releasing resistance and opening up to unlimited possibilities), and how to start the journey –The importance of grieving 'what was' as part of the process of surrendering to 'what can be' so that you can be fully open to the new –How surrendering allows you to transcend the limitations of human consciousness and life to live a life of beauty – and much, much more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Find Kute Blackson at https://kuteblackson.com/, on Instagram, and at https://www.boundlessblissbali.com/. You can get his book, The Magic of Surrender, on Amazon. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, understanding world events, or whatever else might be on your heart and mind, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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

Do you feel like you're living in "survival mode" and want to tap into the vision for your life? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week! Next, Michael sits with multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated recording artist, producer, actor, and author of the critically-acclaimed book, Unbothered:The Power of Choosing Joy, Omarion. During their intimate and evocative conversation, Michael and Omarion discuss: –Omarion's life growing up in Los Angeles immersed in Black culture and spirituality, and having a mom who let him explore his passions as a kid –How performing in B2K taught him how to work in a group with others and share the stage, and the life lessons that taught him –The life event that put him on his spiritual journey and the inner and outer shifts that occurred, leading him to be dubbed the "King of Unbothered" –Not normalizing or being afraid of fear and the tricks it plays on us, and how curiosity allowed Omarion to confront and go beyond fear –How maintaining real joy is a choice—not just when things are going well, but also while moving through challenges –The practices, principles, and tools Omarion lives by, his upcoming projects, and a lot more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Catch up with Omarion at omarionworldwide.com, as well as on Instagram and other social media platforms. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today's Life Question of The Week asks how can one release feelings of jealousy, insecurity, and the need to control situations whenever their boyfriend is around other women. Next, Michael welcomes Gregg Braden to the show. Gregg is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, scientist, and international educator who is renowned as a pioneer in the emerging paradigm based on science, social policy, and human potential. His work reveals deep insights into The New Human Story, and how these discoveries inform the policies of everyday life and the emerging world. To date, his research has led to 15 film credits and 12 award-winning books now published in over 40 languages. During their conversation, Michael and Gregg cover: –The insight Gregg gained while doing archeological research in some of the most remote places on Earth about the connections between us, our planet, the cosmos, and the cycle of time through speaking with the local indigenous communities who had preserved their ancient wisdom traditions, and how these can provide clues to help us transcend human pain and suffering to find peace –The importance of talking about the extremes we see in our world (i.e., climate change, social inequity and upheaval, the collapse of economic systems, etc.) in kinder ways to achieve a greater unity vs. weaponizing them to create division –Why many are reluctant to embrace The New Human Story of our interconnectedness –How our humanity leads to our divinity, and what that means –The unlimited adaptability of our human biology – and a whole lot more! And as always, Michael concludes with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. Connect with Gregg and check out his speaking tours and events at www.greggbraden.com. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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

Today's Life Question of the Week asks how can one move from feeling stuck to activating the vision they have for their life. Next, Michael speaks with Marci Shimoff. Marci is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher, and an expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Her books include "Happy for No Reason", "Love for No Reason", and six titles in the phenomenally successful Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul series. Marci is also the host of the national PBS television special "Happy for No Reason", is a featured teacher in "The Secret", and the narrator for the award-winning film "Happy". She currently co-leads a worldwide program called Your Year of Miracles with thousands of participants from 72 countries. In this delightful episode, Michael and Marci discuss: –How Marci's feelings of depression—even after achieving success—led her to want to study unconditional happiness –What it means to be unconditionally happy and the myths surrounding happiness –The 7 steps to unconditional happiness and the habits of happy people –The biochemistry of happiness: endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine –How to maintain your happiness during times of challenge –Marci's Year of Miracles program—and so much more! You can connect with Marci at https://happyfornoreason.com/ and https://youryearofmiracles.com/ as well as across social media platforms. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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

Today's Life Question of the Week comes from someone who asks that as a Black woman who is evolving into a love-consciousness, how can she shift from talking about issues of race from a place of anger and separation? Next, Michael sits down with Shawn Stevenson. Shawn is the author of the national bestseller, Eat Smarter and the international bestseller, Sleep Smarter. He's also the host and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. Shawn's new book, Eat Smarter: The Family Cookbook, features 100 family-friendly recipes plus the latest scientific findings on nutrition and health to help you boost your metabolism and up-level your energy to start living a happier life. In this deeply informative and revelatory conversation, Michael and Shawn discuss: –How a "one size" approach doesn't fit at all when it comes to diet and food culture, and that catering to one's own personality and unique metabolic fingerprint is the future of wellness and medicine –The studies revealing that families who eat at least three meals together per week consume more whole foods–and less ultra-processed foods–and have improved health outcomes, and that employees who are able to go home and eat dinner with their families experienced higher work morale and productivity –That the number one determinant of how long we live is our relationships and how family meals can have a unifying effect on family relationships –Smarter strategies for lower-cost healthy food shopping, minimizing food waste, selecting healthier cookware, transforming kitchen culture—and so, so much more! Check out Shawn's new cookbook at https://eatsmartercookbook.com/ and follow his podcast and get other resources and offerings at https://themodelhealthshow.com/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, understanding world events, or whatever else might be on your heart and mind, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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

On today's Life Question of the Week, Michael responds to someone asking how to stop feeling like they're just living in survival mode and tap into the vision for their life. Next, Michael sits with television and film actor and long-time Agape member Lauren London whose numerous film and TV credits include, "ATL," "Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family," the Netflix hit "You People," HBO's "Entourage", and BET's "Games People Play," among many others. Today, Michael and Lauren's heart-warming, penetrative, and moving conversation talk about: –Lauren's childhood growing up in Los Angeles and her early, personal relationship with God and Agape –Her rebellious teen years and how a dream she had at age 19 awakened her spiritually –Navigating loss and moving from feeling like a victim of life to intentionally participating in life –How she's reprogrammed herself from growing through pain and chaos to choosing to grow and learn through peace and joy, and the spiritual practices that support her—and a whole lot more! And as always, Michael concludes this episode with a brief meditation that encapsulates the energy of their conversation. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

The Take Back Your Mind podcast receives many submissions for its Life Question of the Week segment from our beloved audience seeking spiritual insight across a wide variety of subjects—from personal concerns and existential issues to world events. On occasion, Michael will dedicate an entire show to answering your Life Questions. On today's episode, Michael answers the following questions: -Can streaming a lot of online content interfere with one's own inner guidance system and inner voice, and how can one monitor their content consumption? -What is "Intention Deficit Disorder," and is that why I can't seem to focus on one intention long enough to see it come to fruition? -Is it possible to improve my relationship with my sister who habitually says and does things to make me feel bad? -How can I go deeper in my meditations? And more! Michael then closes this episode with a brief guided meditation. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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

Today's Life Question of the Week asks does setting boundaries to "protect" one's light actually attracts more experiences and situations that require more boundaries to be set. Next, Michael speaks with Anahita Joon. Anahita is a modern-day priestess, healer, medicine woman, credentialed spiritual counselor, and founder of She School, a global transformation and education company dedicated to restoring the sacred feminine through the embodied leadership of women. Born into Iran's Islamic Revolution, Anahita's work is a culmination of over 25 years of intensive study with mystic masters and shamans, social research, and over 10 years of her own teaching and facilitation. As a Feminine Leadership mentor, Anahita activates the sacred leadership of women, awakening and unleashing the force of nature every woman carries within. During their insightful conversation, Anahita and Michael talk about: Anahita's life growing up during the war-time era of the Islamic Revolution in Iran before moving to the U.S. at age 14 How working as an exotic dancer eventually freed Anahita emotionally and spiritually from feeling overwhelming shame about her body and sexuality The fears that prevent some women from stepping into their power, the awakening of the divine feminine power, and the women at the vanguard of the women's movement in Iran (September 16th marks one year since Mahsa Amini died in the custody of Iran's morality police, setting off months of protests) She School's work with women in activating and expressing their voice from a place of wholeness, love, and fullness How Anahita balances her life as a teacher, coach, business owner, mother, and wife through joy, the vision that's pulling Anahita now—and more! **Please note that today's episode contains explicit language.** You can connect with Anahita at TheSheSchool.com, on Facebook, and her interactive Facebook group. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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

Today's Life Question of the Week asks, how can one move on from feeling regret for their past actions that have hurt others as they now work on trying to embody their best self. Next, Michael sits down with Tommy Rosen. Tommy is an internationally renowned yoga teacher, meditation instructor, addiction recovery expert, and founder of Recovery 2.0, a global organization dedicated to inspiring and uniting people in recovery from addiction through the practice of yoga and meditation so that they can heal and thrive. He is also the author of the widely-acclaimed book, Recovery 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life, and host of In The Circle podcast. In this personal and insightful conversation, Michael and Tommy discuss: How Tommy's anxiety-ridden childhood led to his drug abuse and addiction, and the ways in which the Yogic path and practice ultimately freed him What's at the root of all addictions Why we live in low-grade anxiety without even realizing it, and how to shift out of that Breaking family patterns and the patterns of conditioning that limit us The genius of the 12-Step Program and that the goal of recovery is not just abstinence from the substance or behavior, but complete emotional and spiritual freedom Tommy's Recovery 2.0 Life Beyond Addiction programs—and so much more! Check out Tommy Rosen's Recovery 2.0 resources, offerings, and programs at https://r20.com/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, understanding world events, or whatever else might be on your heart and mind, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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

How can one "accept God's will" vs. feeling like they've failed when it appears that the way they had envisioned their dreams for having a family hasn't yet panned out? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week. Next, Michael welcomes Sahdviji, a renowned spiritual leader and motivational speaker based in Rishikesh, India, and author of the bestselling memoir, Hollywood to the Himalayas: A Journey of Healing and Transformation. Sadhviji lives a life of deep service through her work with the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance which is dedicated to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, and the Divine Shakti Foundation which runs free schools, vocational training programs, and empowerment programs, among her many other activities. Recently, Sadhviji was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden for her lifelong commitment to volunteer service. In their deeply powerful and transcendent conversation, Michael and Sadhviji cover: Her amazing journey from overcoming an eating disorder and childhood trauma, to successfully managing her life, and then, ultimately, to living a life of authentic freedom Transcending identifying with personal pain, and dissolving the victim/survivor mentality by identifying with what is Real—the part of us that was never or could ever be touched or harmed Accepting the grace that's around us How Sadhviji discovered her unique dharma—a life of service and teaching-–and how you can find yours, and a whole lot more! And, as always, Michael ends today's episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Sadhviji. Learn more about Sadhviji and her beautiful life of service and teaching at https://sadhviji.org/. You can also find her on YouTube and Instagram. Get her memoir, Hollywood to the Himalayas, here: https://hollywoodtothehimalayas.com/. And, check out the annual International Yoga Festival hosted by Sadhviji's ashram at https://internationalyogafestival.org/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

**This podcast episode was updated on September 15, 2023 and contains Michael and Lisa's full conversation plus the guided meditation.** On today's Life Question of the Week, Michael responds to an aspiring writer who is seeking guidance on how to shift from feeling stuck so that they can become a published author. Next, Michael sits with the Founder and CEO of Motivating the Masses, Inc., Lisa Nichols. Lisa is one of the world's most-requested inspirational speakers, bestselling author, and media personality whose global platform reaches over 170 countries and has served over 80 million people. Lisa's social media reach is over 1.9 million followers. She has helped develop workshops and programs that have transformed thousands of businesses and the lives of entrepreneurs across the globe. During their deeply personal, candid, moving, and expansive conversation, Michael and Lisa cover many aspects of the life experience, including: Lisa's inspiring journey of transcending childhood molestation, poverty, undiagnosed dyslexia, and clinically-diagnosed depression to saying "Yes" to her calling, and the series of personal breakthroughs along the way that helped her beat the odds How to live a life of possibility with conviction Navigating our imperfections Using our innate superpowers The one solution to our problem Understanding the essence of our Being - and so, so much more! And as always, Michael ends today's episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings borne out of his conversation with Lisa. Look up Lisa's many workshop and course offerings, books, videos, and more at: https://motivatingthemasses.com/. You can also join her tribe on social media! For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

How can one lovingly support a beloved family member who's going through a very rough time in their life but refuses help and doesn't want to make the changes necessary for their healing? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week! Today's guest is Jeff Krasno. Jeff is the CEO and Chairman of Commune Media, an online learning platform for personal and societal well-being; the co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events; and the host of the popular Commune podcast. During this episode, Michael and Jeff discuss: The Tao of Health and the relationship between mysticism and medicine How to navigate a distracted mind The "coincidence of opposites" Utilizing our personal agency over our health Being a student of nature by discerning its wisdom and getting in the flow—and so much more! They also dive into Commune's many online course offerings, including Michael Beckwith's 10-day course, Meditations For Life's Challenges: www.onecommune.com/michaelbeckwith **Please note that today's episode contains explicit language.** Michael then closes this episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of their conversation. Follow Jeff on Instagram and Facebook, and learn more about Jeff and Commune at www.jeffkrasno.com and https://www.onecommune.com/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today's Life Question of the Week asks, is it "too much" to constantly think of more goals you want to accomplish when you have already been very successful in achieving your current dreams? Next, Michael welcomes Dr. Joseph Michael Levry, an internationally renowned scholar, composer, author, and speaker, whose universal message brings together the spiritual healing traditions of the East and West. In this interview, they discuss Dr. Levry's dynamic work including a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology demonstrating that certain selections from Dr. Levry's Healing Beyond Medicine music series reduced pain in children undergoing cancer treatment; the mystical power of our voice to support healing depression, anxiety, and mental and emotional trauma; how our voice combined with our breath can support us in transforming our thoughts–and a lot more! Find Dr. Levry on social media and check out his links: https://josephmichaellevry.com/ https://harmonyumhealing.com/ https://shop.rootlight.com/ https://givingnaam.com For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Today's Life Question of the Week comes from an oncology nurse who wants to know how she can hold the space for her patients' healing without falling into blame if and when that doesn't happen. Next, Michael sits down with Gurmukh. Gurmukh is a Legacy Teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan and served and studied with him from 1970 until he left his body in 2004. She directed the Golden Temple Restaurants in Santa Fe and Los Angeles and pioneered his first yoga center in Los Angeles in the early '80s, Golden Bridge Global Yoga. She developed the Khalsa Way prenatal yoga and authored three books on Kundalini yoga. During their sweet and beautiful conversation, Gurmukh discusses her decades-long work teaching Kundalini Yoga around the world and how she's still teaching and traveling at the age of 81; how she got her spiritual name Gurmukh; what Kundalini Yoga is and the distinction between it other yoga practices; and how politics challenges us to love unconditionally. She also leads us in a brief *Kundalini mantra practice–and more! *Please note that the audio during the Kundalini mantra practice is less than optimal, but is still listenable. Connect with Gurmukh at Golden Bridge Global Yoga here: https://www.goldenbridgeyoga.com/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, understanding world events, or whatever else might be on your heart and mind, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Is there a distinction between your Soul and your Higher Self? Hear Michael's insights on that on today's Life Question of the Week! Next, Michael speaks with Billy Carson. Billy is the founder and CEO of 4BiddenKnowledge TV, a new conscious streaming TV network, co-host of Bio-Hack Your Best Life podcast on mental health, and the best-selling author of "The Compendium Of The Emerald Tablets" and "Woke Doesn't Mean Broke." Billy recently earned a Certificate of Science - with an emphasis on Neuroscience - at M.I.T., and has a certificate in Ancient Civilization from Harvard University. In this episode covering a wide range of topics, Billy talks about his poverty-stricken childhood and the epiphany he had at age 7 that made him realize he had the power to change his reality; the correlations between ancient wisdom and today's modern science and quantum physics; why he founded 4BiddenKnowledge.com and the new streaming platform 4BiddenKnowledge TV (4BiddenKnowledge doesn't mean hidden knowledge, but a curated collection of various spiritual, mystical, and scientific information); the importance of self-honesty when understanding and building one's legacy; financial literacy; and so much more. And as always, Michael ends today's episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Billy. Check out Billy Carson's links featuring his many offerings including upcoming events, videos, and streaming platforms: https://www.4biddenknowledge.com/ https://www.4biddenknowledge.tv/ https://www.elisabethihoekstra.com/ (Bio-Hack Your Best Life Podcast with co-host Elisabeth Hoekstra) For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review! 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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

On today's Life Question, Michael responds to someone who asks how can we "take back our minds" from the injustice and corruption that we see around us. Next, Michael sits down with money and happiness expert Ken Honda. Ken is a best-selling self-development author in Japan and the author of "Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money." Ken's financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation, and his writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. During their conversation, Ken and Michael discuss what happy money is; the difference between happy money and unhappy money; the spiritual elements of money; what it means to have a loving, abundant relationship with money; the main thing parents must teach their children about money; and much more! Michael then closes this episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of abundance based on their conversation. You can learn more about Ken and his books, mentoring programs, business seminars, therapeutic workshops, and correspondence courses at https://kenhonda.com/. For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected]. And remember to subscribe/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/ Twitter: @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w