Take Back Your Mind

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

Gregg Braden, a five-time New York Times best-selling author and scientist, discusses the connections between humans, our planet, and the cosmos. He explores how we can transcend pain and suffering to find peace. The conversation also covers the importance of discussing world extremes in kinder ways, our interconnectedness, and the journey from humanity to divinity.

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