Take Back Your Mind

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

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

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