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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.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 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.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)! 

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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 about the concept of vibrational frequency matching one’s experiences as it relates to the life and crucifixion of Jesus the Christ.  Next, Michael welcomes Doctah B Sirius, a leading mind, body, and spirit medicine man, certified doctor of metaphysics, natural remedy formulator, and vibrational healing music pioneer with clients spanning across six continents who trust him with their physical, emotional, mental, and holistic well-being. Doc B says that “by addressing the root cause of our imbalances and deficiencies, we create a way of living that promotes not only physical health, but births an energetic shift to help optimize our true potential as vibrant beings on the planet.” During their wide-ranging conversation covering the natural path to physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being, they discuss Doc B’s life journey and transition from a successful music producer who was stressed and physically ill to a metaphysician, master herbalist, and natural healer who leaned into his lineage of a multi-generational line of natural healers; the importance of eating seasonal foods for your health; his Subconscious Alignment Modalities to reprogram our subconscious minds and release blame to move towards our desires; the real science behind the law of attraction; cleansing mental, emotional, and physical parasites; and so much more! Learn more about Doctah B Sirius and his well-being courses, products, and services at https://www.elevationtime.com/ and 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 someone who has broken up with their romantic partner, who is also their business partner, due to betrayal, and wants to know how to continue the business relationship and regain the ability to trust them.   Next, Michael sits down with Emily Fletcher. Emily is the founder of Ziva Meditation, an international speaker, the author of the best-selling book “Stress Less, Accomplish More,” and the host of the new podcast, Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This? A formerly stressed Broadway performer going gray at 27, Emily was desperate for a solution when she found meditation which immediately cured her insomnia and anxiety. Her transformation was so dramatic that she quit acting, went to India, and studied the ancient tools Ziva students swear by today. Over the past three years, she has dedicated herself to developing innovative embodiment practices that empower individuals to transmute stress into boundless joy. During their engaging and joyful conversation, Michael and Emily talk about embodied and mindful manifesting, sacred sexuality, meditation for “high performance,” pleasure prayer, the power of building up your body’s bliss chemicals and dedicating them to your dream, her new podcast - and a lot more!  Connect with Emily Fletcher:   Ziva Meditation: https://zivameditation.com/  Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This? Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/whythis  “Stress Less, Accomplish More” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062747509/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_3Z38EbJFMV29E   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zivameditation/  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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

Do you feel that your family doesn’t understand or support your unique spiritual journey and that it’s challenging having to always justify and explain it to them? Hear Michael’s insights on that on today’s Life Question of the Week! Next, Michael speaks with Vedic meditation teacher, speaker, wellness leader, author, and host of The Light Watkins Show podcast, Light Watkins. Today, Michael and Light discuss the main tenets of his new book, “Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life”–which comes out July 18th–starting with his powerful personal journey to practicing spiritual minimalism; what it means to “split-test” the heart-voice; the significance of following one's curiosity to discover one’s true purpose; and much more!   And as always, Michael ends today’s episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation. Get your copy of Travel Light here: https://www.lightwatkins.com/travel. And learn more about Light, his workshops, podcast, other books, and his online community, The Happiness Insiders, at https://www.lightwatkins.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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

On today’s Life Question, Michael responds to a children’s rights activist who struggles to maintain her compassion given the atrocities she witnesses in her work.  Next, Michael sits down with Shefali Tsabary, a clinical psychologist specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, bringing together the best of both worlds for her clients, and author of the bestselling books Conscious Parenting and The Awakened Family, and her latest, The Parenting Map. During their time together, Michael and Shefali discuss several parental myths and fantasies around who and what they believe their children are and should be; why discipline doesn’t work; the three lies about parenting that need to be debunked in order to raise resilient, healthy children; the spiritual ideas and practices parents can learn from their children; and more! **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. You can learn more about Dr. Shefali’s many programs and workshops including her Coaching Institute for parents and parents who want to help other parents, as well as schedule consultations with her at www.drshefali.com, and by following her 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 to existential issues to world events.  Today’s episode is dedicated to Michael answering your Life Questions with messages of insight, inspiration, and empowerment across various topics, including:    -How can a 50+-year-old single mom transcend the role and identity of single parent as her children emerge into adulthood, and claim her enthusiasm and optimism about the next chapter of her life?  -What is the “Observer Effect” and how can we shift low-frequency thoughts, beliefs, and experiences to high-frequency qualities like joy, peace, confidence, ease, and playfulness? -What are some processes and practices for reprogramming one’s mind to sustain and maintain forward movement vs. feeling stationary in life – and much more!   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 someone who has been engaged in a protracted court battle with her ex-husband over spousal support and wants to know how she can move past this situation and gain financial freedom for herself.  Next, Michael sits down with Brother Ishmael Tetteh. Brother Tetteh is an internationally-renowned indigenous spiritual leader, teacher, mystic, and author of over 30 books who, for over 40 years, has devoted his life to the transformation of human consciousness through the principles and Laws of Nature, and has developed tools and technologies that show us how to live harmonious lives filled with joy, purpose, and peace. Brother Tetteh founded the Etherean Mission in Accra, Ghana in 1987, which now has three locations across Ghana plus a new location in London, England.  In this insightful episode, Michael and Brother Tetteh talk about Tetteh’s life shift from former successful businessman to spiritual teacher; the principles of African Spirituality and the Laws of Nature, and how to understand and practice them in ways that can transform our lives; and his passion for growing empowered children and his work around that. Plus, Brother Tetteh leads us in a Soul Awareness meditation, and much, much more!  Follow Brother Tetteh and Conscious Humanity’s movement at ConsciousHumanity.com and EthereanLife.com where you’ll find many courses, books, and resources. You can also find him on social media.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 responds to someone whose boss has “accused” them of being too kind to their coworkers at work and how to navigate the situation. Next, Michael welcomes Steve Farrell. Steve is the co-founder and Worldwide Executive Director of the Boulder, Colorado-based nonprofit Humanity's Team whose focus is to help people throughout the world awaken to their deeper Self and the interconnectedness of everything in the Universe. In this episode, Michael and Steve discuss Humanity’s Team’s spiritual development and conscious living work through its numerous workshops, courses, and events over the past 20 years, as well as Steve’s new memoir, “A New Universal Dream: My Journey From Silicon Valley to a Life in Service to Humanity,” which documents his journey from the pursuit of wealth and traditional ideas of success toward a more fulfilling life of caring and service to others and to humanity. It’s also the story of the potential each of us has for profound change and the power we all hold to open ourselves ever deeper to the Oneness of all things and to evolve ourselves consciously toward the highest versions of ourselves. And as always, Michael ends today’s episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Steve. For more information on the plethora of Humanity’s Team’s many course and event offerings, as well as to get a copy of “A New Universal Dream,” visit: https://www.humanitysteam.org/ and follow them 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

Has it been challenging hearing your inner guidance despite your regular prayer and meditation sessions? Hear Michael’s insights on that on today’s Life Question of the Week! Next, Michael speaks with international speaker, Master of Bio-Energetic Theory, author, and founder and visionary of the Morter Institute for Bio-Energetics, Dr. Sue Morter. Today they talk about Dr. Sue’s groundbreaking book, “The Energy Codes: The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life,” which reveals how everything is energy (including you) and what that means for our healing and wholeness; how our minds can serve us in creating fulfilling lives; how to integrate all parts of ourselves and embody our soulful self—and 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 Dr. Sue. Check out Dr. Sue’s many courses and products here: https://drsuemorter.com/ and follow her on social media! You can also download her free meditation, Activating the Healer Within, at https://drsuemorter.com/activatethehealer.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

On today’s Life Question, Michael answers a question about the power of prayer and how to pray for major events in a beneficial way that does not feed energy into the event itself. Next, Michael sits down with Queen Afua, a pioneer in the green foods movement, holistic health expert, wellness coach, best-selling author, and founder of the Queen Afua Wellness Institute. Today, they explore her 40 years of work in holistic healing and wellness which emphasizes understanding and utilizing the power of food and self-care. They also discuss her Heal Thyself detox programs for mind, body, and spirit, as well as her Sacred Woman Rites of Passage and other programs designed for individuals to gain a deeper connection to themselves by learning how to achieve spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance—and more! Michael then closes this episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of their conversation. You can learn more about Queen Afua and her workshops, products, and programs at www.queenafua.com, and by following her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 stop being anxious over the idea of losing one’s beloved elderly parents and aging pet after experiencing the loss of their dear brother a few years ago. Next, Michael welcomes world-renowned philosopher, systems scientist, author of over 101 books and 400 articles and research papers, and the founder and president of The Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research, Ervin Laszlo.  In this insightful and evocative conversation, Michael and Ervin discuss the work of The Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research and its focus on developing a new consciousness around how to create peace in the world; plus Ervin’s work with The Upshift Movement which connects individuals from around the world to participate in projects that look for new ways to address the challenges facing humanity and the planet through shifting our paradigms around the true nature of humans and the Universe from the old (competition, separation, randomness) to the new (cooperative, unitive, intentional, integrative) based on love, compassion, and self-awareness.    Learn more about Ervin Laszlo at https://ervinlaszlobooks.com/, join The Upshift Movement at https://worldupshift.org/, and dig more into Laszlo’s work plus catch his podcast, The Dawn of a New Era, here: https://thelaszloinstitute.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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.    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 we stay positive and not allow our minds to wander into hopeless thoughts and feelings given our many personal, as well as planetary, challenges.  Next, Michael sits down with Danielle LaPorte, member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, author of The Fire Starter Sessions, The Desire Map, White Hot Truth, and producer of dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support. She’s also the creator of the Heart Centered Membership and the Heart Centered Leadership Program. Her podcast, With Love, Danielle, often ranks in iTunes’ top 10 for wellness. Her latest book, How To Be Loving…As Your Heart is Breaking Open and Our World is Waking Up, along with the companion deck and journal, are now available.  In this episode, Michael and Danielle go in deep on the intelligence of the heart, what our thoughts and feelings mean including why it’s okay to feel our feelings but not over-identify with them; how we “grow upward” to embody Love; how to let go through and with Love; when our self-care boundaries stop protecting and start isolating us from Love and how to correct that; and what our true identity is (hint: Love)--and much more!  Visit Danielle at www.DanielleLaPorte.com (named one of the Top 100 Websites for Women by Forbes) and follow her on social media @daniellelaporte.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

If you’re struggling with quieting your mind during meditation, you’re not alone. Hear Michael’s insights on that on today’s Life Question of the Week! Then, Michael speaks with world-class athlete, fitness and wellness advocate, TV host, home chef, and founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, Laila Ali. Today they touch on how Laila stepped into her personal power to create an extraordinary life as an entrepreneur, starting out as an undefeated women’s boxing champion, then becoming an advocate for women in sports; as well as how she developed her love of food, cooking, and healthy living; her charitable work; and her mission to empower people to become “a stronger you by replenishing your health, mindset, and purpose so you can fulfill your legacy and become the best version of you” through her lifestyle brand.  And as always, Michael ends today’s episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Laila. Check out Laila’s many offerings–organic spices, cookbooks, skin care products, a home decor line, and personal empowerment courses–at her Laila Ali Lifestyle website: https://lailaali.com/ and follow her 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

On today’s Life Question, Michael answers a question from someone who, despite having personal and professional success, still feels lost and a sense of hopelessness. How can they overcome this? Next, Michael chats with Kelly Gores, founder of Elevative Entertainment and writer, director, and producer of the HEAL documentary about the mind-body connection and our body’s innate ability to heal. She is also the author of the follow-up book, HEAL, and host of the HEAL podcast. Today Michael and Kelly talk about how our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions impact our health; how symptoms are our body’s way of communicating with us; the power and the potential of the Placebo Effect; the power of forgiveness in healing; and the biochemistry of love and how that accelerates healing. He then ends with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of their conversation. Follow up with Kelly, her work and podcast at https://www.healdocumentary.com. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 do we live and walk through life as love and peace given the current reality of everything happening around us? Find out on today’s Life Question of the Week! Today, Michael welcomes civil rights advocates and global humanitarians Martin Luther King, III, the eldest son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and Arndrea Waters King, his wife. In their conversation, recorded the week of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, they discuss the Kings’ work at the Drum Major Institute promoting global human rights and eradicating the “triple evils” of racism, violence, and poverty through embracing peace, justice, and equity, and tapping into our own personal power in the continuing work of creating the Beloved Community, per Martin’s parents’ vision. Learn more about the Kings’s powerful work at https://drummajorinst.org/.   You can also follow the Kings on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.    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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.    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

On today’s Life Question of the Week Michael answers the existential question: “If I chose to be here on the planet at this time and picked the parents that I have, how come I couldn’t have determined the outcome for my life, or have it turn out better than it did?” Next, Michael sits down with Bruce Lipton, stem cell biologist, the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles, and an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit whose breakthrough studies in the 1980s and 90s on the cell membrane gave rise to one of today’s most important fields of study: the science of epigenetics, which has since been validated in many subsequent papers by other researchers. In this episode, Michael and Bruce discuss Bruce’s spiritual epiphany which transformed his life as well as his understanding of and approach to his cell biology research; how our mind/consciousness/energy field affects our body chemistry, genes, and how we experience life; and how we can retrain our consciousness to create healthy beliefs for a healthy life. Learn more about Bruce, his work, and upcoming events at his website https://www.brucelipton.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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

In this episode, Michael answers this Life Question of the Week: “Should I enter into a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable, and if so, how do I manage it?” He then welcomes Natasha Graziano, a top-ranked mindset coach, motivational speaker, and host of The Law of Attraction podcast which has gained over 100 million streams and was ranked among the “Top 10 podcasts to download in 2021” by Influencive magazine.  Michael and Natasha talk about her recent book, “Be It Until You Become It: The Law of Attraction Explained Through Neuroscience and Ancient Wisdom,” and the science behind the principles, tools, and techniques for removing self-limiting beliefs to become the powerful creator of your own reality—the ‘secret formula’ that propelled Natasha from unhoused single mother to becoming the “#1 female mindset coach and life coach to the stars.” Follow Natasha at her website, https://natashagraziano.com/, and on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. You can also access a free gift offer from Natasha here: https://www.beituntilyoubecomeit.com/book.  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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 week, Michael answers the Life Question: Although I “do the work” spiritually-speaking, why do I keep having the same issues? Next, he welcomes one of the premier teachers, writers, and speakers on spirituality, personal development, and loving relationships, Iyanla Vanzant. In this wide-ranging conversation, Michael and Iyanla talk about her groundbreaking work on Iyanla Fix My Life, OWN TV’s #1 show and her decision to end it; why people hold on tightly to their pain and suffering; the importance of actively participating in our own transformation through introspection, vision, and intention; the forceful rise of the Divine Feminine; the distinction between growth work and healing work; and why trust and surrender are two of the key factors in transformation; plus, what’s next for Iyanla–and much more! After, Michael guides us in a brief meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Iyanla.  Keep up with Iyanla, her workshops, and events at https://iyanla.com/ and catch her podcast and videos on her YouTube channel for more insight and wisdom.  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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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 we believe in unconditional love and that all of humanity is one when we see so much suffering and disharmony in the world? Discover how on today’s Life Question of the Week! Next, this week’s guest on Take Back Your Mind is Lewis Howes, New York Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, industry-leading show host, and former pro-athlete. Today, Michael and Lewis discuss Lewis’s new book, The Greatness Mindset. Says Lewis, “Over the years, I’ve learned that self-doubt is the biggest killer of dreams. I wrote The Greatness Mindset to help readers unlock the power of their mind, eliminate self-sabotaging thoughts, and pursue their Meaningful Mission. It’s the book I wish I had when I was starting my journey.”   Michael then ends today’s episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Lewis. The Greatness Mindset is available for purchase at https://lewishowes.com/gmbook and wherever books are sold.  Follow Lewis on Instagram and subscribe to his podcasts The School of Greatness and The Daily Motivation Show. You can also find him on TikTok and Twitter.   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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   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

On today’s Life Question, Michael answers a question from someone who is struggling with connecting to the concept of what it means to “surrender all to God.”   Next, Michael chats with Shawn Stevenson, nutritionist, author of the international bestselling books, “Sleep Smarter” and “Eat Smarter,” and the creator of The Model Health Show, which is featured as the #1 Fitness & Nutrition podcast in the United States.  In this episode, Michael and Shawn discuss why body fat is not really the culprit it’s been made out to be; the surprising way that our gut bacteria controls our body weight; and some specific foods that can positively alter our microbiome and influence fat loss.  Shawn also talks about the connection between food and our brains (including which foods and nutrients are clinically proven to have a direct impact on our memory and focus), our sleep, and our psychology—and more! He then ends with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his interview. Catch The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson, browse his resources, join his community, and get his books at https://themodelhealthshow.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 podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. And remember to click on “subscribe” and set an alert to receive notifications for when new episodes are available. New episodes drop each Wednesday! 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

In this debut episode, Michael explains the theme of the show and what it means to take back our mind. So what is the mind? The mind is a set of programs impacted by and conditioned through our parents and family dynamics, society, civil and social culture, the media, social media, etc,. which tends to shape our perceptions, thoughts, beliefs, emotions, world view, and our experiences. Oftentimes, these thoughts and emotions are repetitive, and have a tendency to be rooted in fear, worry, doubt, shame, and guilt. So to take back the mind means to break free from the present formation of these thought-forms through being dedicated to the spiritual awakening to our Real Self that is emerging and embracing the next great vision and version of ourselves.  Each week, Take Back Your Mind features guests who, in their own unique way, are on the leading edge of human expansion and evolution. But first, Michael starts off each show with a Life Question of The Week from listeners and viewers where he offers practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events (you can submit your question to podcast@michaelbbeckwith.com ). This week, Michael answers a question from a woman who is grappling with the death of her husband from cancer, despite him living, what she believed, was an ideal spiritual and physically healthy lifestyle. And, each episode ends with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of the interviews. So join Michael on this journey of spiritual discovery each week!  Subscribe and set an alert to receive notifications when new episodes are available. New episodes drop each Wednesday!  And if you like what you hear, please leave a review!   Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and 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  

Take Back Your Mind is designed to guide you to take back your mind from worry, doubt, and fear, and to embrace what is trying to emerge through you: a sense of success, creativity, and your real, authentic purpose!  Join renowned evolutionary leader, speaker, meditation teacher, award-winning author, and founder and CEO of Agape International Spiritual Center, Michael B. Beckwith, as he answers your Life Questions, guides you in meditation, and speaks with individuals who are on the cutting edge of excellence in the areas of spirituality, health, life purpose, inner transformation, and much more and have forged a path in their own lives and played outside of the box in order to bring forth their gifts in the world to remind you that you have the same possibility within YOU!