Take Back Your Mind
Take Back Your Mind is a podcast that helps listeners reclaim their mental space from worry, doubt, and fear, and instead embrace success, creativity, and authentic purpose. Hosted by Michael B. Beckwith, an evolutionary leader, meditation teacher, and founder of Agape International Spiritual Center, the show features life questions, guided meditations, and conversations with individuals excelling in spirituality, health, and inner transformation. Each episode aims to inspire listeners to realize their own potential and play outside the box.
Episodes
Life Question of the Week, 6.12.26
Join Michael at his Mt. Shasta Summer Retreat, July 30 - August 2! Sign up by June 14 to receive Early Bird Savings! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/mt-shasta-summer-retreat/ Our first letter comes from Maggie: Maggie feels heartbroken and pushed to the sidelines by her daughter and daughter-in-law. After being kept at a distance during major life moments—including the birth of a new gra
Build a Joyful Mindset Now with Dr. Paul Conti
Join Michael at his Mt. Shasta Summer Retreat, July 30 - August 2! Sign up by June 14 to receive Early Bird Savings! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/mt-shasta-summer-retreat/ Today, Michael welcomes Dr. Paul Conti. Dr. Paul Conti is a celebrity-endorsed psychiatrist, renowned author, and President of Pacific Premier Group PC, a comprehensive mental health clinic providing therapy, coachi
Life Question of the Week, 6.5.26
Today, our first letter comes from Heather B.: After years on a spiritual path, Heather feels drawn back to the teachings of Jesus and the Bible in a deeply meaningful way. She asks how to embrace her love for Christ while still honoring the Truth and divinity she sees present in many spiritual traditions. Our next letter comes from Lara: Lara wonders about the nature of Oneness, spirit guides, an
Come Home to Your Body with Master Mingtong Gu
In this episode, Michael welcomes Master Mingtong Gu. Master Mingtong Gu is an internationally recognized teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong, founder of the Chi Center and the Wisdom Healing Qigong community, and a leading voice in energy healing, mind-body medicine, and embodied spiritual awakening. Drawing from ancient Chinese healing traditions and decades of personal practice, his work helps peo
Life Question of The Week, 5.29.26
Our first letter comes from Beu: After the birth of her daughter, Beu found herself trapped in survival mode as stress, exhaustion, and relationship strain overwhelmed her nervous system. Now that the relationship has ended, she asks how to discern whether it truly ran its course—or whether fear and postpartum survival shaped the outcome. Our next letter comes from Lori H. in Canada: Despite years
Radical Self Love & Liberation with Oneika Mays
Today, Michael speaks with Oneika Mays. Oneika is a meditation teacher, yoga practitioner, and writer whose work centers on mindfulness, loving kindness, and compassionate living. After leaving a successful career in retail leadership following profound personal loss and transformation, she spent more than a decade bringing meditation and healing practices into spaces often overlooked—working with
Life Question of The Week, 5.22.26
Today, our first letter comes from Mark: Mark wants to understand what it truly means to awaken the "Divine Spark" within and align with the Presence of God. He asks how this awakening actually happens—and what living in alignment looks like in real, everyday life. Our next letter comes from Kathy C.: Kathy is struggling to stay spiritually grounded while parenting her strong-willed teenage daught
Malcolm in the Desert: A Spiritual Awakening with Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz
Today, Michael welcomes Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz. Ilyasah is an award-winning author, educator, and social impact leader dedicated to advancing the legacy of her parents, Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, through literature, public scholarship, and community leadership. She serves as Chairperson of the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center and teaches at John Jay College of Crimi
Life Question of the Week, 5.15.26
Today, our first letter comes from Meagan: Meagan resonates deeply with oneness and embodied experience, but struggles with traditional ideas of "spirit" and individual identity after death. She asks whether her understanding is missing something—or if Spirit is something far more expansive than a separate self. Our next letter comes from Crystal: After being kept from her husband in his final day
How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World with Barnet Bain
Today, Michael welcomes Barnet Bain. Barnet is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and teacher known for exploring themes of spirituality, consciousness, creativity, and human connection. His film credits include the Oscar-winning What Dreams May Come, Homeless to Harvard, Milton's Secret, and Jesus, one of the most widely viewed films in history. His latest book, How to Be a Friend (in an Unfrien
Life Question of the Week, 5.8.26
Today, our first letter comes from R. Lon in Grandville, MI: R. Lon reflects on how much of his growth has come through struggle and asks: is suffering necessary for transformation? He's seeking a way to guide others toward growth without glorifying pain—and a grounding practice to navigate life's hardest seasons. Our next letter comes from Darla: Darla has always believed in a loving, all-encompa
Embody Your Magic with Aycee Brown
In this episode, Michael welcomes Aycee Brown. Aycee is a psychic medium, astrologer, spiritual guide, teacher, and the host of the popular podcast Is My Aura On Straight?. Through her work, she helps people break free from inherited identities, trauma patterns, and limiting beliefs so they can live fully expressed, intuitive, and aligned lives. Aycee's book, Embody Your Magic , offers practical t
Life Question of the Week: 5.1.26
Today, our first letter comes from Yamil in Seattle, WA: Yamil feels called in two powerful directions—serving others through spiritual awakening alongside his wife, and expressing the music flowing through him. He asks how to honor both callings while balancing family life, responsibility, and timing. Our next letter comes from Amy in Boston, MA: After an upsetting incident, Amy finds herself stu
The Power of Choosing You with Deborah Santana
Today, Michael speaks with Deborah Santana. Deborah is an author, activist, philanthropist, and spiritual seeker whose life journey bridges music, service, and deep personal transformation. In her memoir, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, she shares the path of leaving a 34-year marriage to music legend Carlos Santana, reclaiming her authentic self, and walking through life's challen
Life Question of The Week, 4.24.26
🌟 It's not too late to sign up for Michael's 5-week live course: Quantum Healing Activation: https://events.agapelive.com/. Today, our first letter comes from Karely in Oakland, CA: Karely finds herself drained by certain people's energy and struggles to return to her center afterward. She asks how to stay grounded, protect her energy, and remain aligned without shutting others out. Our next lett
You Are Who You've Been Looking For with Adam Roa
A note to listeners: This episode contains explicit language. 🌟 It's not too late to sign up for Michael's 5-week live course: Quantum Healing Activation: https://events.agapelive.com/. Today, Michael speaks with Adam Roa. Adam is a poet, artist, and transformational voice known for articulating emotional truths people feel but often struggle to express. His spoken word poem, You Are Who You've
Life Question of the Week, 4.17.26
🕯️ Sign up for Michael's 5-week live course: Quantum Healing Activation: https://events.agapelive.com/. Today, our first letter comes from Manfred in Germany: Manfred wrestles with a profound spiritual question: if everything is an expression of God, how do we make sense of evil, suffering, and human atrocities? He asks how free will, incarnation, and Divine Presence coexist in a world where such
What If Nothing Is Wrong With You? with Dr. Dain Hee
🕯️ Sign up for Michael's 5-week live course: Quantum Healing Activation : https://events.agapelive.com/. Today, Michael welcomes Dr. Dain Heer. Dain is the co-creator of Access Consciousness, a global movement empowering people to recognize they are not broken. A bestselling author and founder of International Being You Day, he has spent over two decades facilitating transformation worldwide.
Life Question of the Week, 4.10.26
Today, our first letter comes from Shali: As Shali navigates a divorce from a manipulative partner, she's committed to staying grounded in love—but fears being overpowered by deceit and control. She asks how to protect her peace, stand in her strength, and embody both wisdom and innocence in the face of conflict. Our next letter comes from Cassandra: Cassandra recognizes a pattern of seeking valid
Spiritual Awakening: Return to Your Abundant Self with Danny Morel
In this episode, Michael welcomes Danny Morel. Danny is a spiritual teacher, speaker, and founder of Awaken Your Highest Self, a global movement helping people break free from limiting beliefs and reconnect with their True nature. After building a billion-dollar real estate business, a profound personal loss led him to question everything and begin a deep journey of healing and awakening. Today, h
Life Question of the Week: 4.3.26
Today, our first letter comes from Adriana in Colorado: Adriana wants to deepen her connection with God, but her prayers feel repetitive and scripted. She asks how to make prayer more natural, alive, and truly heartfelt. (P.S., Learn more about Agape University's Prayer classes here: https://agapelive.com/university/agape-university/ 🙏). Our next letter comes from Ashley: After losing over $70,00
Through Gestation to Manifestation with Michael B. Beckwith
Manifestation isn't about getting something—it's about becoming someone. Today, Michael walks us through the deeper spiritual process of creation, revealing why true manifestation unfolds from within. From conception to gestation to expression, this is a powerful reframe of how life actually comes into form. ✨Join Michael for his free, new 1-hour Quantum Healing Masterclass on April 7th. Learn m
Life Question of The Week, 3.27.26
Today, our first letter comes from Tom: Tom wants to support his wife and stepdaughters as they navigate serious health challenges and years of survival-mode living. He asks how to help shift their household from constant crisis and scarcity into greater steadiness, support, and possibility. Our next letter comes from Lee in Nanaimo, Canada: Lee has worked hard to forgive someone who manipulated,
Life Is Lifey: Humor, Healing & Resilience with Sarah Shahi
A note to listeners: This episode contains explicit language. It also includes a brief conversation about Iran that was recorded prior to the current U.S. conflict with Iran. Today, Michael welcomes Sarah Shahi. Sarah ignited screens in Netflix's global hit Sex/Life, becoming the face of women questioning everything and unapologetically choosing themselves. Her portrayal of Billie resonated with m
Life Question of the Week: 3.20.26
Today, our first letter comes from Wisdom: After a painful breakup, Wisdom is watching her ex move on while she's left questioning her worth. She asks how to heal heartbreak in her 30s and shift the inner story from "I'm not enough" to something truthful, empowering, and transformative. Our next letter comes from Tyler in Tampa, Florida: As Tyler's meditation practice deepens, waves of painful th
How To Build Your Village with Florence Ann Romano
Today, Michael welcomes Florence Ann Romano. Florence Ann is a keynote speaker, popular media guest expert/personality, and author known for helping people create meaningful connection and lasting community. In her book, Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life, she explores how friendship, support, vulnerability, and discernment shape the personal ecosystems
Life Question of the Week, 3.13.26
Today, our first letter comes from Mpumi in South Africa: As a devoted aunt helping raise three children in a communal setting, Mpumi asks how to balance spiritual possibility with real-world responsibility. How do you teach Black children in Africa to trust manifestation and divine potential—while also preparing them to work hard, pursue education, and thrive in the world as it is? Our next lette
Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition with Mory Fontanez
Today Michael welcomes Mory Fontanez. Mory is an intuitive life and leadership guide, author, speaker, and trusted advisor who spent two decades working with Fortune 500 CEOs, global brands, and public figures through high-stakes moments and reputation-defining crises. After years of helping powerful leaders navigate external chaos, she began listening more deeply to her own inner voice—ultimately
Life Question of the Week: 3.6.26
Today, our first letter comes from Jessi: After living with chronic illness, Jessi once found comfort in the belief that "everything happens for a reason"—until that idea began to trouble her. She now wonders: if suffering has a purpose, is trying to prevent it interfering with something divine? Jessi asks how to reconcile a loving Universe with pain—and whether helping others could ever be spirit
Awakening the Divine Feminine: Power, Peace, Purpose with Arndrea Waters King
Today, Michael welcomes back Arndrea Waters King. Arndrea is a visionary leader at the intersection of justice, feminine empowerment, and transformative community impact. As the founder of Divine Feminine, she champions a global movement inviting women to reclaim their inner wisdom, grace, and sacred strength—qualities often suppressed in a culture that prioritizes productivity over presence. Thro
Life Question of the Week: 2.27.26
Today, our first letter comes from Ian in Memphis: Ian loves building beautiful spaces, but the conflict-heavy nature of his industry leaves him avoiding hard conversations—sometimes even walking away from being paid. He asks how to face conflict directly, set boundaries, and stay authentic without people-pleasing or losing his creative spirit. Our next letter comes from Neysa: After years of pe
The 7 Treasures of Life Mastery with Dr. John Demartini
Today, Michael welcomes Dr. John Demartini. John is a world-renowned human behavior expert, educator, and bestselling author whose work bridges psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and human performance. From overcoming dyslexia and a speech impediment to becoming a globally sought-after speaker and founder of the Demartini Method, he has dedicated more than five decades to understanding what dri
Life Question of the Week: 2.20.26
Today, our first letter comes from Sandra in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: Sandra's mother rejects Sandra's gay brother and his children, cutting them off completely. Sandra wants to have a loving and authentic relationship with her mother, but how can she hold compassion for her mother—who's harboring unhealed pain and trauma from the Rwandan genocide—while standing for peace, reconciliation, and accep
Soul Medicine For a Fractured World with Dr. Liza Rankow
Today, Michael welcomes Dr. Liza Rankow, an interfaith minister, educator, activist, and author of Soul Medicine for a Fractured World: Healing Justice and the Path of Wholeness. For more than three decades, she has guided individuals and frontline changemakers in integrating deep spiritual practice with social transformation. A longtime student and steward of Howard Thurman's teachings, she helpe
Life Question of the Week, 2.13.26
Today, our first letter comes from Julie in New York: Julie is navigating the emotional, physical, and financial exhaustion of caring for her elderly mother with cognitive decline. She asks how to stay centered, surrender with grace, and find inner support while living inside an ongoing and deeply painful transition. Our next letter comes from someone choosing to remain Anonymous: Despite years on
Your Year of Transformation with Light Watkins
Today Michael welcomes back Light Watkins. Light is a bestselling author, speaker, meditation teacher, and host of The Light Watkins Show. He's known for practical teachings on presence, minimalism, and "tortoise-style" transformation—consistent, bite-size shifts that fit real life. His books include Bliss More, Travel Light, and his newest, The Year You Transform. He's spoken for Fortune 500 comp
Life Question of the Week: 2.6.26
Today, our first letter comes from Nancy who wonders whether awakening to her True nature requires embracing her shadow as fully as her light. She asks if spiritual wholeness means accepting destructive tendencies, or transcending them. Our next letter comes from Rade in Macedonia. Writing from prison, Rade shares how a life of crime has given way to a sincere spiritual practice and a surprising s
Your Breath Is Your Medicine with Niraj Naik
Niraj Naik is a former U.K. pharmacist who left the pill-for-every-ill treadmill after a debilitating autoimmune illness forced him to rethink healing from the ground up. He restored his health through breathwork, meditation, music, and nutrition—and founded SOMA Breath, a method that fuses ancient pranayama with modern science and rhythm-based music to reduce anxiety, boost resilience, and reconn
Life Question of the Week: 1.30.26
Today, our first letter comes from Tara: As a new mom, Tara is caught between keeping her heart open and protecting herself from constant criticism by her partner's family. How can she practice compassion and enforce healthy boundaries without continuing to get hurt? Our next letter comes from Lebo in South Africa: Lebo feels anxious and diminished around family who value status and achievement ov
Brainwave Training for Spiritual Insight with Dr. James V. Hardt
Today, Michael welcomes Dr. James V. Hardt, founder of the BioCybernaut Institute and a pioneer in brainwave feedback for spiritual growth, healing, and performance. For decades James has studied the electrophysiology of advanced meditative states, guiding thousands through seven-day training sessions that convert electroencephalography (EEG) activity into musical tones so people can raise alpha,
Life Question of the Week: 1.23.26
Turn meditation from something you do into something you live. Sign up for Michael's 5-week course, "Meditation 2.0: The Evolution of Consciousness," here: https://agapemasterclass.com/meditation-2-0/. Today, our first letter comes from Emanuela in the Netherlands: Emanuela experiences deep presence and awareness in meditation—but once back in daily life, presence can feel forced, dull, overwhelmi
You Can't Think Your Way to Healing with Tannaz Hosseinpour
Turn meditation from something you do into something you live. Sign up for Michael's 5-week course, "Meditation 2.0: The Evolution of Consciousness," here: https://agapemasterclass.com/meditation-2-0/. Today, Michael sits down with Tannaz Hosseinpour — relationship coach, registered psychotherapist, and host of Minutes on Growth. Tannaz integrates psychology and spirituality to help people build s
Life Question of the Week, 1.16.26
Turn meditation from something you do into something you live. Sign up for Michael's 5-week course, "Meditation 2.0: The Evolution of Consciousness," starting January 20th: https://agapemasterclass.com/meditation-2-0/. Today, our first letter comes from Cathrina in Austin, Texas: Cathrina feels deeply in love with life and grounded in gratitude—yet her mind keeps pulling her back into worry and ne
You Are Enough Right Now with Panache Desai
Turn meditation from something you do into something you live. Sign up for Michael's 5-week course, "Meditation 2.0: The Evolution of Consciousness," starting January 20th: https://agapemasterclass.com/meditation-2-0/. Today, Michael welcomes Panache Desai—internationally acclaimed mentor, speaker, and bestselling author featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. Raised with meditation as his baseline
Life Question of the Week: 1.9.26
Turn meditation from something you do into something you live. Sign up for Michael's 5-week course, "Meditation 2.0: The Evolution of Consciousness," starting January 20th: https://agapemasterclass.com/meditation-2-0/. Today, our first letter comes from Shah: After years of healing from a painful breakup, Shah finally felt whole again—only to enter a new "meant to be" relationship that ended in b
Spiritual Reset: Make Space for Your Soul's Vision in the New Year with Michael B. Beckwith
Turn meditation from something you do into something you live. Sign up for Michael's 5-week course, "Meditation 2.0: The Evolution of Consciousness," starting January 20th: https://agapemasterclass.com/meditation-2-0/. As a new year dawns, Michael invites you to move beyond resolutions into intentional living—shifting from force to frequency, cultivating curiosity over willpower, and aligning with
Season's Greetings from Michael B. Beckwith
Begin 2026 guided by spiritual clarity and energized by possibility! Join Michael for a powerful virtual New Year's Day Meditation, Visioning & Activation, livestreamed from Costa Rica! Sign up at https://events.agapelive.com/begin-again/. Dear Take Back Your Mind community, as we enter this holiday season with heartfelt gratitude for your continued love and support, we are taking a brief holiday
Life Question of the Week: 12.19.2025
Join Michael and Chaka Khan TODAY, December 19th @ 12 PM ET, for World Meditation Day sponsored by the United Nations and The Chaka Khan Foundation! Learn more at https://chakakhanfoundation.org/meditate/. Begin 2026 guided by spiritual clarity and energized by possibility! Join Michael for a powerful virtual New Year's Day Meditation, Visioning & Activation, livestreamed from Costa Rica! Sign up
World Meditation Day: Heal From Within with Chaka Khan
Join Michael and Chaka this Friday, December 19th @ 12 PM ET, for World Meditation Day sponsored by the United Nations and The Chaka Khan Foundation! Learn more at https://chakakhanfoundation.org/meditate/. Begin 2026 guided by spiritual clarity and energized by possibility! Join Michael for a powerful virtual New Year's Day Meditation, Visioning & Activation, livestreamed from Costa Rica! Sign u
Life Question of the Week, 12.12.25
Our first Life Question comes from Sabina. Sabina keeps forming meaningful, platonic friendships with men, only to discover they want romance or sex, leaving her feeling blindsided and grieving the friendship. How do you navigate friendships with men when you value connection—but they want more? Our next Life Question comes from Les, who notices his mind defaults to negative stories—worry, conflic
Awakening The Spirit Mind with Jeffrey Allen
Today on Take Back Your Mind, Michael Beckwith welcomes Jeffrey Allen—spiritual thought leader, Mindvalley author and speaker, and a pioneer of online energy training. Known for practical, powerful **energy healing** tools, Jeffrey's mission is to make **higher consciousness** accessible so we can release conflict and pain and live with passion, purpose, and meaning. Through Mindvalley, he's intro
Life Question of the Week: 12.5.2025
Our first Life Question comes from Jade in Alexandria, VA: After years of suppressing childhood pain, Jade is now confronting the truth about her father's long-standing dysfunction—infidelity, alcoholism, and a toxic blended family. She wants to have a healthy relationship only with him, but how can she navigate authenticity, boundaries, and spiritual growth when family pressure runs deep? Next, S
Unlock Your Body's Self-Healing Code with Garry Lineham
Today, Michael welcomes Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage, a global movement empowering people to restore health and alignment through self-directed healing. A former data encryption expert, Garry transitioned from designing secure communication systems to decoding the body's own network of fascia, discovering parallels between digital systems and human biomechanics. His groundbreaking app
Life Question of the Week: 11.28.2025
Our first Life Question comes from "MMM" in South Africa who asks a big-picture question at the heart of our show: What exactly are we "taking back" the mind from? Is it conditioning, distorted creativity, or something like The Matrix? Next, Holly, who's never experienced a moment of feeling safe or loved, wonders how to enter meditations that begin with that visualization. Finally, Michael leads
(Re)Invent Who You Are with Dorota Stańczyk
Today, Michael welcomes Dorota Stanczyk. Dorota is the author of the book, (Re)-Create Yourself: Embracing Greater Self-Love to Unleash Your Potential, a transformational artist, wellbeing creator, conscious creativity trainer, keynote speaker, meditation master, and Founder of Innerart Transformation Center. With over a decade of experience as an Executive Creative Director in the wellness indust
Life Question of the Week: 11.21.2025
Join Michael at his New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ Our first letter comes from "M": How do you stay inspired and hold a high vision for your life and dreams without burning out, while you wait for your dreams to manifest? Our next letter comes from Leigha in Los Angeles: After losing her best friend to a
The 'Art' of Manifesting with Colette Baron-Reid
Join Michael at his New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ Today, Michael welcomes Colette Baron-Reid. Colette is an internationally respected author, artist, educator, spiritual intuitive, medium, and oracle expert. Her best-selling books and oracle cards are published worldwide in 27 languages. She is the founde
Life Question of the Week: 11.14.2025
Bring a Friend, Save $200 @ Michael's New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ After a profound spiritual awakening, Gugu is learning to love her fundamentalist Christian family as they are—yet struggles to comfort them during crises without betraying her own soul's knowing. How can she be truly compassionate when the language
The Quantum Path to Inner Freedom with Dr Espen Wold-Jensen
Bring a Friend, Save $200 @ Michael's New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ Today, Michael welcomes Dr Espen Wold-Jensen. Dr Espen is a researcher in Neuroscience and Quantum Physics, a Conscious Business Mentor, and a Multi 7-Figure 'SoulPreneur' who teaches his clients how to use the power of their own consciousness to tur
Life Question of the Week, 11.7.25
Join Michael at his New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ Our first Life Question of the Week comes from Victoria who is deeply concerned about the state of America's democracy and wants to know how to hold these current events in the light of her spiritual understanding. Next, Selina in the UK is an actress who w
Meditation: The Science of Spirit with Michael B. Beckwith
Join Michael at his New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ Over the past couple of years, Take Back Your Mind has received several questions about meditation including, what is it? Why do it? Who is it for? Am I doing it right? How do I reach deeper levels of awareness? Today, Michael talks about the art, science,
Life Question of the Week: 10.31.2025
Join Michael at his New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ Our first Life Question comes from India (a person, not the country 😊). India, who recently left a relationship, wants to know how do you honor your needs when you've been conditioned to put yourself last? Next, Patrick from Long Island, NY asks what to d
How Angels Help Us Heal with Lorna Byrne
Join Michael at his New Year's Meditation Retreat in Costa Rica! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/awaken-to-a-new-year-of-possibility/ Today, Michael welcomes Lorna Byrne. Lorna is a renowned spiritual teacher and #1 international bestselling author of eight books. Her first book, Angels In My Hair: The True Story of a Modern Day Irish Mystic, sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Since c
Life Question of the Week: 10.24.2025
Our first Life Question comes from Benjamin in Athens, Georgia. As a busy physician, husband, and dad who's on a journey of spiritual awakening, Benjamin is struggling to maintain a consistent daily spiritual practice. How can he stay present and centered when juggling so many responsibilities? The next Life Question comes from Tasia. Tasia's a 25 year-old woman who's currently working and saving
Heal Your Past, Transform Now with Laura Day
Today, Michael welcomes New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and teacher, Laura Day. Laura has spent four decades using intuition to help individuals and billion-dollar companies alike identify and achieve their goals. In her latest book, The Prism: Seven Steps to Heal Your Past and Transform Your Future, Laura reveals the seven points in our growth that can hinder us or help us thrive. By
Life Question of the Week: 10.17.2025
Our first Life Question comes from Raphaëlle in Canada who's in a relationship with someone they truly love, yet feels anxiety and doubts about the relationship although their partner does nothing to make them feel insecure. How can they build trust? Next, Rosa from Vancouver, Canada, asks how she can have faith in humanity when people, including those she knows and in general, keep letting her do
The Flow Factor with Christy Whitman
Today, Michael welcomes energy master, transformational leader, and spiritual guide, Christy Whitman. For over 25 years, Christy has taught the Law of Attraction, manifestation, energy mastery, and soul blending through virtual and live personal development classes, meditations, and private sessions to help clients feel more aligned with the Divine Design of Love, support, well-being, abundance, a
Life Question of the Week: 10.10.2025
Our first letter comes from Beatrice in Kenya. She left her banking career of 16 years after the stress made her extremely ill, but she hasn't yet received the vision for her life and is unsure what to do now. The next letter comes from Andrea who, despite living a life committed to spiritual devotion, sometimes feels a deep heaviness and sadness and wants to know why. Finally, Michael leads a p
Raising Empathic And Highly Sensitive Kids with Dr. Judith Orloff
Today, Michael welcomes back New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and empath, Dr. Judith Orloff. Judith is the author of the new children's book, _The Highly Sensitive Rabbit,_ which is about a caring cottontail who was shamed for her sensitivities, but then learns to embrace them. Her other books include The Genius of Empathy, The Empath's Survival Guide, and Thriving as an Empath. In
Life Question of the Week: 10.3.25
The first Life Question comes from Ivana in South Africa, a mother of three young children, who wants guidance on teaching her children about God outside of religion. (See * below for resources.) Next, Andrea in Maryland wants to know what's a good balance between "acting as if" she already has what she desires, and "doing the spiritual work" to manifest her desires. New Thought Resources for Ch
From Silence to Song: Finding My Inner Voice with Lira
In this episode, Michael welcomes acclaimed singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Lira. Her music career—which spans 18 years and includes six studio albums, four live DVDs, an autobiography, a feature film, and numerous accolades including 11 South African Music Awards—has established Lira as the foremost female artist in South Africa and a formidable presence on the global music scene. She is the
Life Question of the Week: 9.26.2025
Our first Life Question comes from Melissa. She wants to know how to find a place of forgiveness with someone who continues to repeat the same hurtful behavior and keeps apologizing for it. The next letter comes from Darren H. in New Jersey who works as a long-term substitute teacher in inner city public schools. He wants to know how to show up for his students with peace, calm, and joy, even ami
Tapping Into Emotional Freedom Now with Brad Yates
Today Michael welcomes Brad Yates. Brad is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as EFT. He works with everyone from professional athletes, CEOs, clinicians, and actors, to people struggling with addiction, showing them how to overcome fear and stress, master their emotions, and improve their lives. Brad is co-author of the best-s
Life Question of the Week: 9.19.2025
Our first Life Question comes from David in Kalamazoo, Michigan. David recently discovered he sees his life through a lens of personal failure and wants to dissolve that filter so he can see his True Self. Next, Kerri is a single woman who believes she has a problem with love. Despite meditating, visualizing, and journaling about the man she wants, every time she meets someone, it doesn't work ou
What Death Taught Me About Living with Anita Moorjani
Today, Michael speaks with Anita Moorjani. Anita is a renowned author and spiritual speaker known for her transformative journey beyond the brink of death. While living in Hong Kong, Anita battled end-stage cancer before experiencing a remarkable near-death experience, or NDE, that shifted her perspective on life. Her bestselling memoir, "Dying to Be Me," chronicles her profound journey and miracu
Life Question of the Week: 9.12.2025
Our first Life Question comes from Andreea in Flowery Branch, Georgia. She wants to know if each person creates their own reality, do our prayers for our loved ones influence their lives? Next, Onyi from London asks: How do you know when it's time to walk away from a relationship that feels loving but not spiritually aligned? Finally, Michael leads a powerful meditation with the intention of waki
Waking Up Isn't Enough–Stay Awake! with Iyanla Vanzant
Today, Michael welcomes back Iyanla Vanzant. Iyanla is one of the country's most celebrated writers and public speakers of our time, dedicated to facilitating the growth and evolution of human consciousness. She's the author of 19 books including six New York Times best-sellers. She won an Emmy for the NBC/Bunim Murray daytime drama "Starting Over," and was the executive producer and host of the c
Life Question of the Week: 9.5.2025
Welcome to the new Take Back Your Mind Life Question of Week, now featuring *two* Life Questions plus a meditation to anchor in the lessons from Michael's answers. Our first question comes from Ashley, whose spiritual FOMO is desperately driving her quest for the next big 'aha' moment. Next, Shefali wants to know if spirituality itself can be trusted when she sees online spiritual teachers talk
Unlocking the Truth of Prosperity with Michael B. Beckwith
Welcome Back to the new season of Take Back Your Mind! Prosperity isn't just about possessions, nor is it something to chase. It's a frequency to embody. Today, Michael invites us into the feeling-tone of All Needs Met—a state of being rooted in trust, clarity, and deep spiritual alignment. With stories, timeless wisdom, and gentle reminders, he shows us how to shift from anxious striving to spaci
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*Summer Break Message*: Peace and richest blessings to you, our beloved Take Back Your Mind podcast community! We are taking a summer break during July and August, and will return on September 3rd with new shows and a brand-new format! Take this opportunity to revisit your favorite episodes or catch the ones you missed. Have a great summer and see you in September! Today's Life Question comes from
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