Take Back Your Mind

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