Today’s Life Question of the Week comes from Jade who wants to know how to carve her own path to success.  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement regarding your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of the Week to [email protected] 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...

People often ask Michael what he does to maintain his high energy given his busy, on-the-go lifestyle which—in addition to recording the Take Back Your Mind podcast-–includes his ministerial and managerial duties at Agape (including doing three services each Sunday), meetings, speaking events, teaching, traveling, writing, family obligations, etc. Today, Michael shares 11 of his favorite health and wellness brands and spiritual accessories he uses for living in the flow and glow of life.  ...

Today’s Life Question comes from MM in South Africa who wants to know practical ways for cultivating inner peace.  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 [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! If you...

Today, Michael welcomes back conscious entrepreneur, Gerard Powell. Gerard is the founder and CEO of Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, the "go-to" program for spiritual awakening and personal transformation where 98% of attendees report having a life-changing miracle during their stay. After surviving a violent childhood and an early stint as a gun and drug trafficker, Gerard became mired in a life of drug, sex, and alcohol addiction despite becoming a rich and successful...

This week’s Life Question comes from Jody who has a challenging relationship with her daughter, and wonders if the challenges are due to her daughter’s depression and mental illness, or is actually a mirror reflection of her own issues.    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 [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! ...

Today, Michael welcomes Märtha Louise. As the daughter of the king of Norway, Märtha has used her leadership abilities to be a game-changer in redefining the role of a modern royal. She has carved a new path for Norway spiritually by breaking out of the traditional role of a princess and becoming an entrepreneur of several startups within the areas of energy work and women's leadership. She’s a physiotherapist, a Rosen Method Practitioner, an author, and a public speaker who has spoken on...

How can spiritual healers avoid depleting their own energy? Find out on today’s Life Question of The Week!   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 [email protected] 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...

Joe Weston is an international thought leader, author, coach, and advocate for lasting peace. With a career spanning 30+ years in the fields of conflict prevention, leadership, stress management, and communication, he is a highly sought-after facilitator for individuals, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits around the world. He is the founder and owner of the Weston Network which provides global training, consulting, and coaching based on his Respectful Confrontation methodology....

This week’s Life Question comes from Alvorine whose personal development journey has put a strain on her 30-year friendship.  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] 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...

Today, Michael welcomes his long-term friend, Babette Davis. Babette is a globally recognized plant-based chef, fitness enthusiast, and motivational speaker who calls Inglewood, CA home. She pioneered her community's first plant-based restaurant, “Stuff I Eat,” in 2008. On the cusp of her 73rd birthday, Babette was recently featured on the Tamron Hall show doing an Eight-Minute plank while discussing her health journey. Her “Cash In on Cashews” cookbook, packed with healthful plant-based...

Today’s Life Question of the Week comes from Lindsey who is in her late 60s and wonders if it’s too late to discover and live her life’s purpose (hint: no, it’s never too late!)  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 [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive...

Dr. Zach Bush is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. Zach founded the Seraphic Group and the non-profit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health. Highlighting the need for a radical departure from chemical farming and pharmacy, his ongoing efforts seek to provide a path for...

Today’s Life Question comes from Ann who’s experiencing heightened anxiety, grief, and fear while caretaking for family members who are ill and wants to know how to release her fears. 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 [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive...

It’s no secret that the world seems to be more divided than ever, particularly in the U.S. during this election year. How can we maintain our love and compassion at this time, especially with individuals with whom we disagree?  Today, Michael addresses that and more, including: -Practical steps for cultivating compassion for those who think differently -What it means to "love thy neighbor" in ways that extend beyond our immediate community, given the interconnectedness of our nation and...

What’s the difference between having a vision for your life and trusting that vs. having a goal and following a plan?  Find out on today’s Life Question of the Week! 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 [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each...

Michael welcomes Alexi Panos, a leader in the Embodied Wisdom movement named one of Forbes’ Top 11 Women Entrepreneurs and INC Magazine’s Top 10 Entrepreneurs Changing the World. Weaving in her expertise in somatics, the nervous system, and trauma into everything she does, Alexi has been one of the top Female Embodiment Coaches for 10-plus years.  Through her Bridge Experience Workshops, she supports students in expanding what’s possible through embodiment, and in her Awaken the Muse program,...

This week’s Life Question asks, in a world that only seems to care about gaining power over others through control and manipulation, how does one adhere to the tenet that love is the answer and still be powerful and successful?  For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to...

Today, Michael welcomes back Kimberly Snyder. Kimberly is a 3-time New York Times best-selling author, holistic wellness expert and nutritionist, international speaker, and meditation teacher. She is the founder of Solluna, a holistic lifestyle brand that offers supplements, meditations, courses, and the HeartAlign System and Meditation, and hosts the top-rated “Feel Good Podcast,” which covers all aspects of holistic wellness. Her latest book, out now, is The Hidden Power of the Five...

How do we align our thoughts and emotions? Find out on today’s Life Question of the Week!  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 [email protected] 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...

Today, Michael welcomes certified intuitive healer, Akashic Records Practitioner and Teacher, and transformation expert, Dr. Josephine Hardman. In 2017, Josephine left a successful career in academia teaching English Literature to do spiritual work full-time. Her life's mission is to help healers, coaches, and spiritual practitioners heal themselves so they can do their most aligned, most impactful, highest-level work with their clients.  Josephine uses a range of tools including deep...

Today’s Life Question comes from someone who has been experiencing major depression and wants to overcome their suicidal thoughts.   **If you are experiencing a mental or emotional crisis, help is available. Contact 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at https://988lifeline.org/ or dial or text 988.**   If you need prayer, contact the Agape Prayer Ministry at (310) 348-1270 or email, [email protected].   For spiritual counseling with an Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner, visit...

Today, Michael welcomes Henry Shukman. Henry is a poet, author, Zen master in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and is the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His new book, “Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening,” about his unique approach to the path of meditation and spiritual awakening, is out now. Henry also created “The Way,” a new, first-of-its-kind meditation app that offers a single, long-term path into the deep end of meditation. ...

Today’s Life Question comes from someone who feels betrayed after recently learning that her husband had an affair for 8 months, and wants to know how to proceed forward emotionally and spiritually. 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 [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert...

Today, Michael speaks with Seano (pronounced “Seen-oh”) McFarland, a renowned therapist and coach specializing in the treatment of chemical addiction, trauma, sex, and love addiction. He is the CEO of Shell Avenue Venice in Venice, California, a community spiritual hub and residential program. His clients range from top executives, celebrities, iconic change agents, and athletes to gangbangers and parents who struggle with their children’s addiction and everything in between. His podcast,...