Take Back Your Mind

This week, Michael answers the Life Question: Although I “do the work” spiritually-speaking, why do I keep having the same issues? Next, he welcomes one of the premier teachers, writers, and speakers on spirituality, personal development, and loving relationships, Iyanla Vanzant. In this wide-ranging conversation, Michael and Iyanla talk about her groundbreaking work on Iyanla Fix My Life, OWN TV’s #1 show and her decision to end it; why people hold on tightly to their pain and suffering; the importance of actively participating in our own transformation through introspection, vision, and intention; the forceful rise of the Divine Feminine; the distinction between growth work and healing work; and why trust and surrender are two of the key factors in transformation; plus, what’s next for Iyanla–and much more! After, Michael guides us in a brief meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Iyanla.  Keep up with Iyanla, her workshops, and events at https://iyanla.com/ and catch her podcast and videos on her YouTube channel for more insight and wisdom.  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   And remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com.   Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ Twitter:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

How can we believe in unconditional love and that all of humanity is one when we see so much suffering and disharmony in the world? Discover how on today’s Life Question of the Week! Next, this week’s guest on Take Back Your Mind is Lewis Howes, New York Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, industry-leading show host, and former pro-athlete. Today, Michael and Lewis discuss Lewis’s new book, The Greatness Mindset. Says Lewis, “Over the years, I’ve learned that self-doubt is the biggest killer of dreams. I wrote The Greatness Mindset to help readers unlock the power of their mind, eliminate self-sabotaging thoughts, and pursue their Meaningful Mission. It’s the book I wish I had when I was starting my journey.”   Michael then ends today’s episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Lewis. The Greatness Mindset is available for purchase at https://lewishowes.com/gmbook and wherever books are sold.  Follow Lewis on Instagram and subscribe to his podcasts The School of Greatness and The Daily Motivation Show. You can also find him on TikTok and Twitter.   For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com.   And remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com    Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ Twitter:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

On today’s Life Question, Michael answers a question from someone who is struggling with connecting to the concept of what it means to “surrender all to God.”   Next, Michael chats with Shawn Stevenson, nutritionist, author of the international bestselling books, “Sleep Smarter” and “Eat Smarter,” and the creator of The Model Health Show, which is featured as the #1 Fitness & Nutrition podcast in the United States.  In this episode, Michael and Shawn discuss why body fat is not really the culprit it’s been made out to be; the surprising way that our gut bacteria controls our body weight; and some specific foods that can positively alter our microbiome and influence fat loss.  Shawn also talks about the connection between food and our brains (including which foods and nutrients are clinically proven to have a direct impact on our memory and focus), our sleep, and our psychology—and more! He then ends with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his interview. Catch The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson, browse his resources, join his community, and get his books at https://themodelhealthshow.com/ For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com. And remember to click on “subscribe” and set an alert to receive notifications for when new episodes are available. New episodes drop each Wednesday! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com    Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ Twitter:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

In this debut episode, Michael explains the theme of the show and what it means to take back our mind. So what is the mind? The mind is a set of programs impacted by and conditioned through our parents and family dynamics, society, civil and social culture, the media, social media, etc,. which tends to shape our perceptions, thoughts, beliefs, emotions, world view, and our experiences. Oftentimes, these thoughts and emotions are repetitive, and have a tendency to be rooted in fear, worry, doubt, shame, and guilt. So to take back the mind means to break free from the present formation of these thought-forms through being dedicated to the spiritual awakening to our Real Self that is emerging and embracing the next great vision and version of ourselves.  Each week, Take Back Your Mind features guests who, in their own unique way, are on the leading edge of human expansion and evolution. But first, Michael starts off each show with a Life Question of The Week from listeners and viewers where he offers practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events (you can submit your question to podcast@michaelbbeckwith.com ). This week, Michael answers a question from a woman who is grappling with the death of her husband from cancer, despite him living, what she believed, was an ideal spiritual and physically healthy lifestyle. And, each episode ends with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of the interviews. So join Michael on this journey of spiritual discovery each week!  Subscribe and set an alert to receive notifications when new episodes are available. New episodes drop each Wednesday!  And if you like what you hear, please leave a review!   Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and Agapelive.com.   Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ Twitter:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  

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