Take Back Your Mind

On today's Life Question, Michael answers a question about the power of prayer and how to pray for major events in a beneficial way that does not feed energy into the event itself. Next, Michael sits down with Queen Afua, a pioneer in the green foods movement, holistic health expert, wellness coach, best-selling author, and founder of the Queen Afua Wellness Institute. Today, they explore her 40 years of work in holistic healing and wellness which emphasizes understanding and utilizing the power of food and self-care. They also discuss her Heal Thyself detox programs for mind, body, and spirit, as well as her Sacred Woman Rites of Passage and other programs designed for individuals to gain a deeper connection to themselves by learning how to achieve spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance—and more! Michael then closes this episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of their conversation. You can learn more about Queen Afua and her workshops, products, and programs at www.queenafua.com, and by following her on Instagram, Facebook, 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

Today's Life Question of the Week asks how can one stop being anxious over the idea of losing one's beloved elderly parents and aging pet after experiencing the loss of their dear brother a few years ago. Next, Michael welcomes world-renowned philosopher, systems scientist, author of over 101 books and 400 articles and research papers, and the founder and president of The Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research, Ervin Laszlo. In this insightful and evocative conversation, Michael and Ervin discuss the work of The Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research and its focus on developing a new consciousness around how to create peace in the world; plus Ervin's work with The Upshift Movement which connects individuals from around the world to participate in projects that look for new ways to address the challenges facing humanity and the planet through shifting our paradigms around the true nature of humans and the Universe from the old (competition, separation, randomness) to the new (cooperative, unitive, intentional, integrative) based on love, compassion, and self-awareness. Learn more about Ervin Laszlo at https://ervinlaszlobooks.com/, join The Upshift Movement at https://worldupshift.org/, and dig more into Laszlo's work plus catch his podcast, The Dawn of a New Era, here: https://thelaszloinstitute.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 how can we stay positive and not allow our minds to wander into hopeless thoughts and feelings given our many personal, as well as planetary, challenges. Next, Michael sits down with Danielle LaPorte, member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100, author of The Fire Starter Sessions, The Desire Map, White Hot Truth, and producer of dozens of meditation kits and online programs for spiritual support. She's also the creator of the Heart Centered Membership and the Heart Centered Leadership Program. Her podcast, With Love, Danielle, often ranks in iTunes' top 10 for wellness. Her latest book, How To Be Loving…As Your Heart is Breaking Open and Our World is Waking Up, along with the companion deck and journal, are now available. In this episode, Michael and Danielle go in deep on the intelligence of the heart, what our thoughts and feelings mean including why it's okay to feel our feelings but not over-identify with them; how we "grow upward" to embody Love; how to let go through and with Love; when our self-care boundaries stop protecting and start isolating us from Love and how to correct that; and what our true identity is (hint: Love)--and much more! Visit Danielle at www.DanielleLaPorte.com (named one of the Top 100 Websites for Women by Forbes) and follow her on social media @daniellelaporte. 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

If you're struggling with quieting your mind during meditation, you're not alone. Hear Michael's insights on that on today's Life Question of the Week! Then, Michael speaks with world-class athlete, fitness and wellness advocate, TV host, home chef, and founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, Laila Ali. Today they touch on how Laila stepped into her personal power to create an extraordinary life as an entrepreneur, starting out as an undefeated women's boxing champion, then becoming an advocate for women in sports; as well as how she developed her love of food, cooking, and healthy living; her charitable work; and her mission to empower people to become "a stronger you by replenishing your health, mindset, and purpose so you can fulfill your legacy and become the best version of you" through her lifestyle brand. And as always, Michael ends today's episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Laila. Check out Laila's many offerings–organic spices, cookbooks, skin care products, a home decor line, and personal empowerment courses–at her Laila Ali Lifestyle website: https://lailaali.com/ and follow 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

On today's Life Question, Michael answers a question from someone who, despite having personal and professional success, still feels lost and a sense of hopelessness. How can they overcome this? Next, Michael chats with Kelly Gores, founder of Elevative Entertainment and writer, director, and producer of the HEAL documentary about the mind-body connection and our body's innate ability to heal. She is also the author of the follow-up book, HEAL, and host of the HEAL podcast. Today Michael and Kelly talk about how our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions impact our health; how symptoms are our body's way of communicating with us; the power and the potential of the Placebo Effect; the power of forgiveness in healing; and the biochemistry of love and how that accelerates healing. He then ends with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of their conversation. Follow up with Kelly, her work and podcast at https://www.healdocumentary.com. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, 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

How do we live and walk through life as love and peace given the current reality of everything happening around us? Find out on today's Life Question of the Week! Today, Michael welcomes civil rights advocates and global humanitarians Martin Luther King, III, the eldest son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and Arndrea Waters King, his wife. In their conversation, recorded the week of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, they discuss the Kings' work at the Drum Major Institute promoting global human rights and eradicating the "triple evils" of racism, violence, and poverty through embracing peace, justice, and equity, and tapping into our own personal power in the continuing work of creating the Beloved Community, per Martin's parents' vision. Learn more about the Kings's powerful work at https://drummajorinst.org/. You can also follow the Kings on Facebook, Instagram, 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 of the Week Michael answers the existential question: "If I chose to be here on the planet at this time and picked the parents that I have, how come I couldn't have determined the outcome for my life, or have it turn out better than it did?" Next, Michael sits down with Bruce Lipton, stem cell biologist, the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles, and an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit whose breakthrough studies in the 1980s and 90s on the cell membrane gave rise to one of today's most important fields of study: the science of epigenetics, which has since been validated in many subsequent papers by other researchers. In this episode, Michael and Bruce discuss Bruce's spiritual epiphany which transformed his life as well as his understanding of and approach to his cell biology research; how our mind/consciousness/energy field affects our body chemistry, genes, and how we experience life; and how we can retrain our consciousness to create healthy beliefs for a healthy life. Learn more about Bruce, his work, and upcoming events at his website https://www.brucelipton.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

In this episode, Michael answers this Life Question of the Week: "Should I enter into a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable, and if so, how do I manage it?" He then welcomes Natasha Graziano, a top-ranked mindset coach, motivational speaker, and host of The Law of Attraction podcast which has gained over 100 million streams and was ranked among the "Top 10 podcasts to download in 2021" by Influencive magazine. Michael and Natasha talk about her recent book, "Be It Until You Become It: The Law of Attraction Explained Through Neuroscience and Ancient Wisdom," and the science behind the principles, tools, and techniques for removing self-limiting beliefs to become the powerful creator of your own reality—the 'secret formula' that propelled Natasha from unhoused single mother to becoming the "#1 female mindset coach and life coach to the stars." Follow Natasha at her website, https://natashagraziano.com/, and on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. You can also access a free gift offer from Natasha here: https://www.beituntilyoubecomeit.com/book. 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 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