Take Back Your Mind

In this Season 2 final episode before our summer break , Michael explores what it means to live  Consciousness First — to recognize that true transformation begins not by changing outer circumstances, but by shifting where we are living from within. He teaches that we are not our thoughts, emotions, or conditions, but the awareness in which they arise. Through reflections on intention, perception,...

Join Michael at his Mt. Shasta Summer Retreat, July 30 - August 2! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/mt-shasta-summer-retreat/ .  Our first letter comes from Madeline: Madeline is working to heal deep feelings of not belonging that were shaped by years in predominantly white environments. She asks how to build genuine spiritual confidence—and trust her own worth—in a world that often measur...

Join Michael at his Mt. Shasta Summer Retreat, July 30 - August 2! Click here: https://events.agapelive.com/mt-shasta-summer-retreat/ .  Today, Michael welcomes Dr. Sue Morter .  Sue is an internationally acclaimed speaker, Master of Bioenergetic Medicine, and thought leader bridging science, spirituality, and human potential. As the founder and CEO of the Morter Institute for Bioenergetics, she t...

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...

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, c...

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...

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 pe...

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...

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 wit...

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...

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 Crim...

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...

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 Unf...

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-encomp...

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...

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...

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 chall...

🌟 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 l...

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 Yo...

🕯️ 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 suc...

🕯️ 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 worldw...

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...

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,...

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 $70,0...

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...