The Future of Consciousness: Spirituality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Vishen Lahkiani

Today’s Life Question comes from Sam, who wants some insight into why, despite his meditation and affirmation practice, he still experiences dark, intrusive thoughts.  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 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 new 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen product line, a few of which include: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder

In a world where division and uncertainty are prevalent, the need for genuine connection has never been more critical. But how can we remain connected when opinions diverge and times are unpredictable? The answer lies in cultivating curiosity by “Living in the question,” according to TJ Woodward. TJ is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and revolutionary recovery expert who has helped countless people through his simple yet powerful teachings. He’s a featured thought leader on WholeHearted.org along with Brené Brown, Marianne Williamson, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Mark Lundholm, as well as a featured thought leader in the docuseries, “Addiction Revealed.” Ordained by Michael himself, TJ is also the founder of Agape Bay Area in Oakland, the first satellite community of The Agape International Spiritual Center.  During Michael’s and TJ’s conversation, they cover:  -TJ’s childhood joy, then early trauma, followed by substance use, and his first steps toward sobriety and spiritual awakening -How recovery and New Thought teachings helped TJ shed false beliefs and return to his essence -What ‘Living in the Question’ means, and how curiosity expands awareness while judgment restricts it -The importance of open-ended questions as tools for spiritual growth and social harmony -How over-identifying with diagnoses or labels reinforces dis-ease vs. focusing on what’s working and feeling the energy shift -Creating space for healers to experience healing themselves, avoiding burnout, and the “fixer” mentality -Why true compassion emerges from insight, not from reactive behavior -How neuroplasticity and epigenetics confirm what mystics have always known: consciousness shifts physiology and thought patterns reshape the brain and gene expression, and more! Next, Michael leads a meditation with the intention of waking up to our Real nature.  Get TJ’s latest book, “Conscious Creation,” and connect with him at https://www.tjwoodward.com/ and across social media. Learn more about his work with Wholehearted here: https://wholehearted.org/. Remember to Subscribe or Follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/  and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen product line, a few of which include: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder

Today’s Life Question comes from Aneta who wants to know what anxiety is from a spiritual perspective.   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 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 new 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder

On today’s episode, Michael chats it up with celebrated interior designer, TV host, and lifestyle expert known for inspiring and empowering audiences to create intentional, beautiful lives, Sabrina Soto. In her Hulu series, “The Sabrina Soto Show,” she blends her expertise in home design, wellness, and mindset to provide practical advice, innovative hacks, and heartfelt conversations with top experts in their fields. From her vibrant career on HGTV to her popular podcast, “Redesigning Life,” Sabrina has built a reputation for sharing actionable tips on manifestation, personal growth, and intentional living. Her approachable style and authenticity make her a trusted voice in both design and motivational spaces. Highlights from Sabrina and Michael’s insightful conversation include: -How watching “The Secret” launched Sabrina’s media career -Sabrina’s emotional connection to her childhood home and how intentional design can elevate your well-being -Practical and spiritual insights on how decluttering your home clears mental and emotional space -Sabrina’s experience with being homeless and exploring abundance as more than wealth—encompassing health, love, community, and purpose -Becoming a mom later in life and how it deepened Sabrina’s self-care and personal growth -How playfulness supports healing and creativity -The vision for “The Sabrina Soto Show”—a blend of spirituality, design, and wellness—and how it empowers viewers, and a whole lot more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on vibrationally transforming our lives. Check out Sabrina at https://www.sabrinasoto.com/ and on social media.  Remember to Subscribe or Follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder

Today’s Life Question comes from Jaszmin whose approach to life and business differs from that of her husband, and wants to know how she can maintain honoring and respecting him while pursuing her dreams and aspirations in her own unique way.  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 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 new 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder

Today, Michael speaks with Dr. David Horton. David is a retired oncologist whose beloved wife and soulmate of 32 years, DeeDee, passed away from an inoperable brain tumor, plunging him into a profound grief that reshaped his outlook on life. At the time of DeeDee’s passing, she was finalizing edits on her inspired novel, Layer Upon Layer. David decided to finish and publish her book, experiencing insights that transformed his understanding of life, grief, and resilience while championing DeeDee’s legacy and message of women’s empowerment.  During Michael and David’s conversation, they discuss:  -David’s emotional journey after DeeDee’s passing and the spiritual insights he gained, particularly through observing her grace in dying -How gratitude, community, and unexpected support helped David survive and evolve through prolonged grief -How David still feels DeeDee, and the continued presence of departed loved ones, spiritual energy, and the eternality of the soul -The process of finishing and publishing DeeDee’s novel, Layer Upon Layer, while preserving her vision and voice -Layer Upon Layer’s themes around persistent cultural gender roles, social expectations, and mentorship, loosely based on DeeDee’s life and the lessons and insights she gleaned from her experiences -How awareness and empathy can heal gender-based disconnects and support relational evolution -Examples of subconscious social cues and how greater awareness can bridge misunderstandings in relationships -Embracing conscious dialogue and inner change for collective healing, and more. Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation focused on waking up from the intoxicating sleep of separation from the Infinite.  Learn more about David and DeeDee’s story and get Layer Upon Layer at https://www.layeruponlayer.com/ and on social media. Remember to Subscribe or Follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

Is your patience around “calling in the one” starting to wear thin and you need a fresh perspective? Hear what Michael has to say on today’s Life Question of the Week! 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 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 new 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

Today, Michael welcomes Vishen Lakhiani. Vishen is an inspirational keynote speaker, educational activist, three-time New York Times bestselling author, and one of the leading minds in self-improvement and human consciousness. As the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, the foremost provider of online education for personal growth, he has created a platform that includes a variety of highly esteemed health and wellness applications. Vishen’s mind-training techniques have been widely used and endorsed by professional athletes across major sports leagues including the NBA, NFL, and US Open Tennis, proving their effectiveness in optimizing human performance at the highest level. Today, Vishen is focused on advancing the Mindvalley platform through cutting-edge AI technology and machine learning solutions to make it the most sophisticated learning platform in the world.  Highlights from Michael and Vishen’s conversation include: -Vishen’s early career struggles in Silicon Valley, his personal growth journey and founding Mindvalley, and how he discovered the Silva Method -A deep dive into the Silva Method’s teachings on intuition, healing, and accessing altered states of consciousness for optimal living -Why Vishen views AI as an extension of our consciousness and a tool for human connection and evolution -How emotional depth and personal stories still define meaningful communication, even with AI assistance -Concerns over using AI in weaponry and calling for the elevation of human consciousness alongside tech -A look into Mindvalley’s vision of personalized education that taps into one’s life purpose, using AI  -An optimistic discussion on global progress, media bias, and two books Vishen has found helpful in shifting fear-based thinking, and much more! Finally, Michael offers a brief guided meditation on everything working together for our good. Connect with Vishen at Mindvalley here: https://www.mindvalley.com/ and on YouTube, IG, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Remember to Subscribe or Follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder  

Today’s Life Question comes from Molly who, as a practitioner of affirmative living, wants guidance on how to manage strong emotions such as grief over the loss of a loved one or sadness about a health prognosis. 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 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 new 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder  

Today, Michael welcomes Scott Grace. Scott is a highly sought-after singer, speaker, workshop leader, conscious stand-up comedian, author, and life coach who rose to prominence opening for personal growth luminaries like Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay, Ram Dass, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Marianne Williamson, among many others. Today, he is a life coach who assists men in taking charge of their growth so they can make a positive impact on the world with their masculinity. In his book, Mindful Masculinity: A Book for Men and the Women Who Love Them, Scott uses humor and personal insight–sometimes under the guise of his “altered-ego,” The Spiritual Dr. Seuss (which you’ll hear in this interview :))–to help men transcend the roles, ego, habits, and relationship boxes they might find themselves stuck in, gently nudging them into a more conscious conception of what it is to be successful, purpose-driven, loving, and happy.  During their thoughtful conversation, Michael and Scott discuss: -Scott’s ‘unconventional’ path from illegally selling laundry bags in New York City to singing for Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson, to becoming a life coach -What Mindful Masculinity is and what it means to redefine success for men -Breaking free from the inner critic and the trap of “not enough” -Having the courage to cry and why emotional release is essential for men -The importance of freeing yourself from shame and stepping into self-compassion -How Scott was inspired to develop his “altered-ego,” The Spiritual Dr. Seuss, after reading his daughter bedtime stories -Finally–and a first on Take Back Your Mind–Scott sings an inspired song summarizing the key tenets of his conversation with Michael! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on being receptive and available to our oneness with that which is Eternal.  Connect with Scott at his websites, https://www.scottsongs.com/ and https://www.mindfulmasculinitymovement.com/, and on social media.  Remember to Subscribe or Follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his 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 https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/  and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen products: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder