Take Back Your Mind

Today, Michael welcomes back New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and empath, Dr. Judith Orloff. Judith is the author of the new children’s book, _The Highly Sensitive Rabbit,_ which is about a caring cottontail who was shamed for her sensitivities, but then learns to embrace them. Her other books include The Genius of Empathy, The Empath’s Survival Guide, and Thriving as an Empath. In her medical practice, Judith specializes in treating highly sensitive people. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Oprah Magazine, the New York Times, and USA Today, and she has spoken at Google-LA and TEDx.  🌟 If you’re in the Los Angeles area, join Judith at Diesel Bookstore for her talk and book signing for children and adults on Sunday, October 12, 2025, 3-4 PM. It's free to the public: https://dieselbookstore.com/event/2025-10-12/judith-orloff-highly-sensitive-rabbit  Conversation highlights: -Judith explains how The Highly Sensitive Rabbit supports kids, parents, and educators, and helps adults re-parent their inner “sensitive child” with compassion and presence -Reframing the “too sensitive” label and the mindset shift that lets sensitivity become a strength -Conscious breathing to reset the nervous system, gentle self-advocacy, and clear limits that prevent sensory and social overload -Aurora and the plot of The Highly Sensitive Rabbit where desert animal mentors teach breath, quiet time, friendship, and self-trust in moments of overwhelm, revealing themes of resilience, mindfulness, and community -How to recognize sensitivity in children, why it is common, and how swift, firm advocacy from parents/teachers can interrupt bullying, restore safety, and normalize the traits of sensitive kids -Why sensitive children should follow authentic attraction (trees, quiet, art) rather than social pressure -Writing the book helped Judith “rewrite the script,” offering adults a path to meet their inner sensitive one with protection, play, and self-honor; and more! Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation on gratitude and feeling your connection to the Presence. 🪷 Catch up with Judith, check out her book tour, view her courses, and purchase her books, including The Highly Sensitive Rabbit at https://drjudithorloff.com/, and on social media. ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿

The first Life Question comes from Ivana in South Africa, a mother of three young children, who wants guidance on teaching her children about God outside of religion. (See * below for resources.) Next, Andrea in Maryland wants to know what’s a good balance between “acting as if” she already has what she desires, and “doing the spiritual work” to manifest her desires.   New Thought Resources for Children:* Agape Youth & Family Ministry Online Sunday class schedule: https://agapelive.com/ministries/  Science of Mind Principles for Kids: https://scienceofmindprinciplesforkids.com/   “Dream a World” Unity & New Thought Curriculum: https://dreamaworld.com/curriculum/unity-curriculum/   The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents: Guiding Your Children to Success and Fulfillment by Deepak Chopra https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/27407/the-seven-spiritual-laws-for-parents-by-deepak-chopra/  Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation on making yourself available to the good that's seeking to know itself by means of you. ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿

In this episode, Michael welcomes acclaimed singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Lira. Her music career—which spans 18 years and includes six studio albums, four live DVDs, an autobiography, a feature film, and numerous accolades including 11 South African Music Awards—has established Lira as the foremost female artist in South Africa and a formidable presence on the global music scene. She is the first South African influencer to formally collaborate with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in the campaign “Bobbi x LIRA”. In 2019, Mattel launched Africa's first Barbie doll, made in the likeness of Lira, to commemorate the brand’s 60th anniversary. In April 2022, while walking back to her hotel in Germany, Lira had a stroke and was diagnosed with aphasia. In 2024, she made her public comeback. Today, Lira shares her remarkable recovery story and spiritual journey of discovering her inner voice and strength. Conversation highlights include: -Lira’s journey from leaving her “safe job” as an accountant, cashing in her savings, and enduring a three-year grind until the breakout chart-topping debut album that affirmed her calling -Seeing music as a source of unity and hope while growing up during apartheid, and how conscious soul/R&B music from artists like Stevie Wonder shaped Lira’s mission to uplift and inspire -Going from feeling fine to suddenly losing her ability to speak or remember how to find her way back to her hotel, and not being able to ask for help  -Being diagnosed stroke-induced aphasia—the temporary loss of speaking, reading, and writing -Lira’s ongoing recovery, learning how to talk again, and how her singing voice returned before her speech -Reframing her experience as a “friendly stroke”—the unexpected answer to her desire and need to take a break from the world to rest, allowing her to tune into her body, her Higher Self, and discover her inner voice -Saying “Yes” to life, to creative projects, and a renewed willingness to meet life’s invitations, plus Lira’s daily rituals for physical fitness, spiritual hygiene, and nervous-system care -Widening her identity beyond career and how being quiet reveals presence, purpose, and real prosperity – and more! Finally, Michael leads a meditation on choosing joy now.  🪷 Follow Lira across social media and at her website, https://www.misslira.com/.  ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿

Our first Life Question comes from Melissa. She wants to know how to find a place of forgiveness with someone who continues to repeat the same hurtful behavior and keeps apologizing for it.  The next letter comes from Darren H. in New Jersey who works as a long-term substitute teacher in inner city public schools. He wants to know how to show up for his students with peace, calm, and joy, even amidst the chaos that sometimes erupts in his classroom. Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation that acknowledges the God-presence within us. ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿

Today Michael welcomes Brad Yates. Brad is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as EFT. He works with everyone from professional athletes, CEOs, clinicians, and actors, to people struggling with addiction, showing them how to overcome fear and stress, master their emotions, and improve their lives. Brad is co-author of the best-selling book, “Freedom at Your Fingertips” and penned the best-selling children's book, “The Wizard's Wish”. His YouTube channel has over 600 videos that have been viewed over 14 million times. And here’s a fun fact: Brad’s also a graduate of  Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Clown College! Highlights from Michael and Brad’s insightful conversation include:  -Brad’s transformation from aspiring Hollywood actor and clown college graduate to discovering his true calling in hypnotherapy and energy work -How a simple experiment with chocolate cravings opened Brad’s eyes to the life-changing potential of tapping, and marked the beginning of his YouTube journey -The science and history of EFT, from acupressure roots to regulating the amygdala and nervous system  -How early experiences shape lifelong fears and limitations, and how tapping helps dissolve those subconscious barriers -Exploring unconscious resistance and cultural programming towards money, and using tapping to shift financial beliefs -From chocolate to alcohol, how tapping helps address cravings by uncovering the emotional roots behind them -The importance of compassion in the age of social media, and how tapping offers an immediate reset of emotional triggers -A deep dive into how availability—not effort—is the key to abundance, and how resistance keeps us from seeing the opportunities already around us -The inspiration behind Brad’s children’s book, The Wizard’s Wish, which teaches kids to see their fingers as “magic wands” for self-healing -A reflection on self-love and how releasing resistance transforms self-perception and creates lasting change Finally, Michael leads a closing meditation inviting us to release limiting perceptions, connect with Source and awaken to our true nature 🪷Connect with Brad at his website, https://www.tapwithbrad.com/ and check out his video library at his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tapwithbrad. ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿

Explore the journey of self-discovery as listeners confront feelings of personal failure and how to dissolve them. Hear Kerri's struggle with finding love despite her efforts in meditation and visualization, seeking guidance on moving past disappointments. The episode culminates in a calming guided meditation aimed at expanding awareness and reshaping thoughts towards joy and gratitude. This captivating discussion encourages embracing self-love and vibrant living.

Today, Michael speaks with Anita Moorjani. Anita is a renowned author and spiritual speaker known for her transformative journey beyond the brink of death. While living in Hong Kong, Anita battled end-stage cancer before experiencing a remarkable near-death experience, or NDE, that shifted her perspective on life. Her bestselling memoir, "Dying to Be Me," chronicles her profound journey and miraculous healing. Anita travels the world sharing her insights on self-love, consciousness, and the interconnectedness of all things. Her teachings empower others to embody the highest version of themselves and live vibrant, authentic lives. Anita’s new book, “Sensitive is the New Strong,” is out now. Conversation highlights include:  -Anita’s near-death experience: the freedom from pain, the absence of fear, and the deep clarity that revealed how her life choices shaped her illness -Her turbulent relationship with her father and the weight of cultural traditions that led to a life-changing act of defiance that shaped her path and healing -Reuniting with her father on the other side in unconditional love, seeing glimpses of her future mission, and facing the decision to return to physical life -Waking up from her coma, against all odds, accurately recalling conversations she “shouldn’t” have heard, and beginning her stunning physical recovery -How a simple online post about her NDE caught the attention of Dr. Jeffrey Long—and then Wayne Dyer—setting Anita’s public mission into motion -How illness often begins at the soul level, why fear fuels disease, and how choosing joy, love, and purpose can reverse one’s life trajectory -Shifting from “remission” to “remember my mission,” Anita reframes healing and explains why letting go—rather than holding onto resentment—sets you free -Why true transformation comes from communion with the soul, not just treating symptoms, and how this deeper work sustains physical and spiritual wellness Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation to open the heart and mind to the ever-present blessings of the Universe. 🪷Follow Anita across social media and at https://www.anitamoorjani.com/ where you can get her books and check out her Sanctuary membership platform for those seeking deeper healing and guidance.  ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿

Our first Life Question comes from Andreea in Flowery Branch, Georgia. She wants to know if each person creates their own reality, do our prayers for our loved ones influence their lives?  Next, Onyi from London asks: How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a relationship that feels loving but not spiritually aligned? Finally, Michael leads a powerful meditation with the intention of waking up to our glorious nature. ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿

Today, Michael welcomes back Iyanla Vanzant. Iyanla is one of the country's most celebrated writers and public speakers of our time, dedicated to facilitating the growth and evolution of human consciousness. She’s the author of 19 books including six New York Times best-sellers. She won an Emmy for the NBC/Bunim Murray daytime drama “Starting Over,” and was the executive producer and host of the critically acclaimed, award-winning unscripted series, "lyanla: Fix My Life," which became the No. 1 reality show on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. As the Founder of Inner Visions World Wide, Iyanla is actively engaged in personal development courses and on-going training programs for spiritual life coaches and ordained ministers.  During Michael and Iyanla’s powerful conversation they cover:  -Iyanla’s self-directed program, “Awakening One Million,” including four stages of spiritual development: Awake, Awakening, Awoke, and Awakened -Repetitive daily practice—whether breathwork, prayer, or reflection—as the path to spiritual mastery -The deeply personal loss of Iyanla’s daughters—Gemmia in 2003 and Nisa in 2023—and how the trauma and her spiritual practice from Gemmia’s transition prepared Iyanla to face her grief over Nisa’s transition with grace -The importance of aligning heart and mind and staying in our own spiritual lane rather than being consumed by others’ journeys -Digital misinformation and how consuming false narratives affects our frequency and creates energetic baggage -How grace literally saved Iyanla’s life after her suicide attempt and creating sacred internal space, an altar for surrender and a sanctuary for listening deeply to divine instruction -The relevant lyrics from “Wake Up Everybody,” legacy, and why change begins within Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation on transcending the mind. 🪷For all things Iyanla, including her “Awakening One Million” program, visit https://iyanla.com/. ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿

Welcome to the new Take Back Your Mind Life Question of Week, now featuring *two* Life Questions plus a meditation to anchor in the lessons from Michael’s answers.  Our first question comes from Ashley, whose spiritual FOMO is desperately driving her quest for the next big ‘aha’ moment.  Next, Shefali wants to know if spirituality itself can be trusted when she sees online spiritual teachers talk about oneness, yet also spread division or fear. Finally, Michael leads a special guided meditation on the feeling-tone of All Needs Met. ✍️ Love Take Back Your Mind? This podcast grows through your support. If you’ve been inspired by an episode, we’d love to hear from you! Consider leaving a 5-star review or drop a comment. It helps others join this journey of growth and connection. 🎧 Never miss an episode!  Be sure to Subscribe or Follow the show and turn on notifications so you’re the first to know when new episodes drop every Wednesday and Friday. ✨ What’s your Life Question? Have questions about your relationships, finances, life purpose, or how to understand  world events through a spiritual lens? Submit your Life Question to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com — your question could be featured in an upcoming episode to inspire others on their journey! 🌐 Stay connected with Michael: Visit https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and sign up to receive occasional inspiration and updates—and as a gift, you’ll receive his powerful guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable.” Explore even more at https://agapelive.com/. 📱 Follow Michael on social media for daily wisdom: Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  🌟 Support the podcast by supporting Agape! Take Back Your Mind is brought to you by more than just great conversations—it's powered by purpose! Our primary sponsor is the Agape International Spiritual Center. Founded in 1986, Agape is committed to individual transformation and to being a beneficial presence on the planet. Discover more here: https://agapelive.com/. If this show uplifts your spirit, please help us keep it going: 💖 Donate at https://agapelive.com/ and mention “podcast” 📱 Or text GIVE to 424-321-6243 with “podcast” in the message Your generosity helps us to keep sharing meaningful conversations that uplift and transform! Our secondary sponsor is NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen high-vibe nutrition and supplement line, designed to nourish your body temple from the inside out. Check them out here: https://nutririse.com/collections/adaptozen. 🌿