How to Move Beyond the Comparison Trap & Thrive Financially on Your Terms

“To our beloved Take Back Your Mind listeners, I extend my deep gratitude for your continued presence and support of the podcast. As we enter this sacred Holiday Season, Take Back Your Mind will take a brief hiatus to reflect, rejuvenate, and prepare for an abundant 2025. We will launch a new episode on January 8, 2025. Until then, stay present with family and friends and in awe of the infinite possibilities surrounding you, and may the spirit of love, peace, and joy fill your heart and home at this time and always.”  ~Michael B. Beckwith Join Michael either in person or online for a transformative experience at “New Year's Meditation Reset: The Promise, The Practice & The Possibilities” on Saturday, January 4, 2025, as we come together to meditate, Vision, and activate our highest potential for 2025 and beyond. Click here to sign up: https://agapemasterclass.com/2025-new-years-intensive/. If you want to further deepen your meditation practice, sign up today for Michael’s 5-week live online course, “Meditation 2.0: The Evolution of Consciousness,” starting January 21, 2025. Register before December 31st to take advantage of our Early Bird discount! Click here: https://agapemasterclass.com/! 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 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?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

Today’s Life Question comes from Mahna who wants to stop identifying with old traumas she’s experienced so she can grow and overcome the fear of allowing good things into her life.  *If you’re ready to recalibrate to your highest frequency, align with your highest vision, and step into your full potential in 2025, join Michael Beckwith for an extraordinary LIVE one-day Intensive—New Year’s Meditation Reset: The Promise, The Practice & The Possibilities–happening in-person and online via livestream on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10 AM - 3:30 PM PT. Click here to register and for more details: ttps://agapemasterclass.com/2025-new-years-intensive/*  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/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

Today, Michael welcomes renowned speaker, teacher, and multiple #1 New York Times bestselling author, Marianne Williamson. A long-time leader of spiritually progressive circles, Marianne is the author of 16 books, including the bestsellers A Woman’s Worth, The Law of Divine Compensation, Tears to Triumph, and The Gift of Change. With her books and online classes, Marianne has taught millions of people the universal spiritual principles at the heart of miracle-minded thinking. She is also a former U.S. Presidential candidate. Her latest book, The Mystic Jesus: The Mind of Love, is available online and at bookstores everywhere. *Plus, find out about Michael’s upcoming one-day, live in-person and online event, “New Year’s Meditation Reset: The Promise, The Practice & The Possibilities,” on January 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. See the link and details below!* Highlights from Michael and Marianne’s conversation include: -Who is the mystic Jesus compared to the traditional, historical Jesus -Why Jesus isn’t the “only son of God,” and why no one religion should “monopolize” Jesus -Why certain metaphysical and ‘higher consciousness’ communities have tended to keep Jesus out of the conversation, and the importance of embracing his teachings -Unlearning Christian dogma to get to Christ; understanding heaven, hell, the crucifixion, and the resurrection in mystical terms; how to be more loving and finding unity beyond the separateness that appears to be driving society apart; and so much more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on waking up to our God-nature and Christ-consciousness. *Are you ready to recalibrate to your highest frequency, align with your highest vision, and step into your full potential in 2025? Join Michael Beckwith for an extraordinary LIVE one-day Intensive—New Year’s Meditation Reset: The Promise, The Practice & The Possibilities–happening in-person and online via livestream on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10 AM - 3:30 PM PT. Click here to register and for more details: https://agapemasterclass.com/2025-new-years-intensive/. Get your copy of “The Mystic Jesus,” find out about Marianne’s upcoming events, and follow her here: https://marianne.com/ and on social media.  Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! 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/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

Today’s Life Question of the Week comes from C.J.B. who says they feel relaxed, grounded, and able to understand and receive information from God only when they’ve used cannabis, and feels conflicted about that.  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/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

Today, Michael welcomes Tom Cronin. Tom is a keynote speaker, coach, meditation teacher, author, and founder of The Stillness Project, a global movement to inspire one billion people to sit in stillness daily. Tom spent 26 years in finance markets as one of Australia’s leading bond and swap brokers. When the anxiety and chaos he was experiencing hit a crisis point, Tom’s long-time meditation practice completely transformed his world, both personally and professionally. Tom does transformational leadership coaching and corporate training at many top companies and has spoken at conferences and events like Adnews Summit, Afest, Wanderlust, and Mind Heart Connect. Tom has published six books, including Faster Deeper Calm, and produced the hit film, The Portal.  Highlights from Tom and Michael’s conversation include: -How Tom pivoted from the world of finance to founding The Stillness Project -What is Conscious Leadership -The Seven States of Consciousness and how we can access and identify them to deepen our meditation practice -How Unity Consciousness can support humanity as a whole -Tom’s book–Faster Deeper Calm–and what the title means; how The Secret inspired him to make his film, The Portal; and much more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation. Connect with Tom here: https://tomcronin.com/ and on Instagram. 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 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/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

Today’s Life Question comes from Jacquelyn C. who wants to end her marriage without hurting her husband. 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 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/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

Today, Michael welcomes Emmy Dunwoody. Emma is a Human Design Expert, Master Coach, Behavioral Specialist, and host of The Human Design Podcast. Emma’s vision is to make Transformational Human Design—a mathematically mapped system of self-knowledge and guidance—mainstream as she believes it will transform personal development, education, and business forever. Emma wants to inspire everyone to unlock their inner wisdom, take their power back, and feel deeply confident in the decisions they make. This will create a population who values themselves and courageously lives their truth, delivering us to a new paradigm of peace, joy, and abundance.   During their time together, Michael and Emma discuss: -How a panic disorder diagnosis initially led Emma to Michael’s teachings (after seeing him in The Secret) and Human Design  -What Human Design is and how it supports personal development and goal realization -The science of happiness and why people do what they do, plus how we can rewire our brains and heal our mental health -The five Human Design types: Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors -Emma’s unique method of Transformational Human Design and how she uses it personally and in her work as a behavioral coach; her Human Design Podcast; how to get a free Human Design chart; and much, much more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on waking up to your glorious nature. Connect with Emma Dunwoody, listen to her Human Design Podcast, and get your free Human Design chart here: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/, and follow her on social media.   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! Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! 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/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder 

On today’s Life Question of the Week, Nico asks how to stop judging himself and comparing his finances with those of his successful friends and associates.    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/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder

Today’s guest is Dr. Tony Nader. Tony is a globally recognized expert in the science of Consciousness and human development. He received his MD from Harvard and PhD from MIT and is trained in internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology. His newest New York Times bestselling book, Consciousness is All There Is, was recently released. In addition, for many years, Tony worked closely with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who introduced Transcendental Meditation to the world in 1958 and emphasized the scientific understanding and validation of Transcendental Meditation. Tony is currently the head of the global Transcendental Meditation nonprofit organization. Highlights from Michael and Tony’s conversation include: -How understanding consciousness helps us to unlock our life’s purpose and reach our full potential, both individually and collectively -How consciousness relates to the often-asked question, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” -Why freedom is necessary for manifestation -The numerous studies showing the positive effects of individuals practicing Transcendental Meditation on cities (e.g., reduced conflict, crime, accidents) and the social potential of this data  -The major takeaways from Tony’s new book, Consciousness is All There Is; insights into Tony’s popular “Hacking Consciousness” lectures; how to participate in the Meditate America program; and much more! Next, Michael leads a guided meditation focused on foundational peace for transformation. Follow Dr. Tony Nader and his work here: https://www.drtonynader.com/. Learn more about the Meditate America program here: https://www.tm.org/ and here: https://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/. 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 https://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 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?_pos=1&_sid=2057ecc52&_ss=r -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds   -ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex  -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder

Today’s Life Question comes from Beth who wants to release the need for external validation to feel happy and good about herself. 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/ X:  @drmichaelbb https://twitter.com/drmichaelbb 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: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and NutriRise, makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.