Take Back Your Mind

In today’s episode, Michael reflects on the richness, the challenges, and the beauty of his 40+ year evolutionary journey as a spiritual teacher.  Highlights include: -Michael’s spiritual awakenings, insights, and understandings that gave rise to his unique teaching style, and his ongoing conscious commitment to spiritual expansion and alignment as a way of life -How the spiritual space has evolved over the decades, including how spiritual practices like meditation, which was once dismissed as “woo-woo” in the West, are now more mainstream -How the new sciences of quantum physics and epigenetics demonstrate and align with ancient spiritual wisdom teachings around the nature consciousness, frequency, and the interconnectedness of all Life  -The calling Michael tried to avoid—but then surrendered to—to start the Agape International Spiritual Center, the early pushback he received from traditional Christian churches, and how Agape has continued to grow and evolve in its 38 years of existence -The launch of Michael’s new website, MichaelBeckwith.com, as a platform for and the expression of the next phase of his work in service to the world (including a free gift offer), and yes, so much more!  Michael then concludes with a beautiful guided meditation that contemplates the question, “Who am I?”  Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable,” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @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)!

Today’s Life Question comes from Mark who is rebuilding his business, after it experienced a downturn, and wants to know how to discern whether the internal guidance he receives is coming from his ego or God.  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Michael welcomes back money and happiness expert, Ken Honda.  Ken’s writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty.  He is the author of the international bestselling book, “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money.” Ken recently released his new book, a novel, “True Wealth: True Wealth – 9 Lessons From a Grandfather on Happiness and Abundance.” In this episode, Ken and Michael discuss: -Ken’s definition of wealth and our tendency towards fostering a scarcity mindset around money  -Practical tips and strategies for developing a mindset of abundance and a loving relationship with money, particularly if one is struggling financially -The power of everyday choices in cultivating happiness, purpose, and authentic connection in life -Insights from Ken’s latest novel, “True Wealth,” and so much more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation focusing on the feeling-tone of All Needs Met. Catch up with Ken, his work, and his Arigato Living community at https://kenhonda.com/  and on social media.  Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @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)! 

Today’s question comes from Cassidy who wants to know why she hasn’t seen what she desires manifest yet in her outer world despite practicing being in a high vibration.  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Michael welcomes author and founder of “Higher Self Mastery,” Ariya Lorenz. Ariya is recognized as the #1 spiritual guide on Soulvana and is a celebrated speaker on Mindvalley Pro whose workshops were voted the top choice on Lifebook in 2023. Her mission is to help people connect to their Higher Selves to discover their soul’s purpose and the exact steps on how to live it.  Today, Ariya and Michael discuss: -How Ariya’s early life experiences dealing with depression from coping with the deaths of loved ones ultimately led her to a heightened spiritual self-awareness  -Elevating our vibration to contact and receive guidance and wisdom from our Higher Self in a way and a language we can understand -Why being hypersensitive isn't necessarily a curse  -The practical tools for learning how to master energy on a regular basis Ariya also shares two brief meditation processes, one to shift energy and another to release fear, as well as how to receive 65% off her “Higher Self Mastery” course, and so much more! Next, Michael concludes with a brief guided meditation. To receive your 65% off Ariya’s Higher Self Mastery Course, click here: https://ariyalorenz.com/hsm-course/. Check out Ariya’s other offerings at her website https://ariyalorenz.com/ and across social media platforms. Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @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)! 

Today’s Life Question comes from Will who does not want to impart to his daughter the beliefs in sinfulness that he grew up with.  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He is one of the key teachers who introduced mindfulness practices to the West and has taught internationally since 1974. Jack holds a PhD in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Center in California. He is a teacher, husband, grandfather, entrepreneur, and activist and has authored 16 books that have sold 2 million copies.  Today Michael and Jack discuss: –Jack’s social activism and his role in the spiritual movement that grew in the 1970s, and how the spiritual space has evolved over the past 50+ years –Mindfulness and loving-kindness as a tool for self-care and rejuvenation and Jack’s advice to those who struggle with burnout and compassion fatigue –Insights for activists on how to “live in the solution” vs. succumbing to the overwhelming challenges of the world  –How Jack founded Spirit Rock Center, his online Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification, and a lot more! Next, Michael concludes this episode with a guided meditation capturing the energy and insights of his conversation with Jack. Check out Jack’s courses, upcoming events, books, teacher trainings, and more at https://jackkornfield.com/ and on social media.  Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @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)! 

Today’s Life Question comes from Christina who wants to know how to tell the difference between her intuition and triggers from past trauma in dealing with her current relationship. **Sign Up Now for “The Power of Prayer,” a 6-week digital course from Agape U starting June 11th! Prayer is not merely a ritual or religious practice, but a dynamic force that connects us with the infinite wisdom and power of the Universe. This course delves into the profound science behind prayer and the remarkable ways it can shift our energy and consciousness to manifest more abundance, joy, and fulfillment in our lives! Use this link to Register Today: https://events.agapelive.com/the-power-of-prayer-course-2024/ or go to Agapelive.com and click on “The Power of Prayer” banner.** For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w

Matt Zemon is an educator, author, and leader in Psychedelic Wellness who specializes in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. He is the author of the best-selling book, “Psychedelics for Everyone.”  In their insightful conversation, Matt and Michael shed light on: –The therapeutic benefits of psychedelics in shifting anxiety and depression, particularly in treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans, first responders, and victims of sexual assault –The history of psychedelic use over centuries and across cultures in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe, and all the research data that existed in the U.S. before the Control Substances Act of 1970 which halted research until recently  –What happens to our brain chemistry when using psychedelics and how it expands our awareness of our spiritual nature –The future promises for psychedelics, pending laws for decriminalization, Matt’s work with veterans through his Heroic Hearts Project—and so much more! Michael then concludes with a guided meditation.  Follow Matt Zemon and his work at https://www.mattzemon.com/.  **Sign Up Now for “The Power of Prayer,” a 6-week digital course from Agape U starting June 11th! Prayer is not merely a ritual or religious practice, but a dynamic force that connects us with the infinite wisdom and power of the Universe. This course delves into the profound science behind prayer and the remarkable ways it can shift our energy and consciousness to manifest more abundance, joy, and fulfillment in our lives! Use this link to Register Today: https://events.agapelive.com/the-power-of-prayer-course-2024/ or go to Agapelive.com and click on “The Power of Prayer” banner.** Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @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)! 

Today’s Life Question comes from Corrine, a school teacher who wants to know how to teach self-love to her students.  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to podcast@michaelbeckwith.com and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available! If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating! Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w