Michael Macks
Practical Spiritual Tidbits
A deeper exploration of the spiritual nature of the universe, based on Torah sources
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Michael Macks
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Oct 13, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 48 - Your body knows 18.01.2026 9:28
What knows more, your brain or your body? In this episode we look at neuroscience, psychology and spirituality to explore the wisdom of the body. This idea can help us get 'out of your head' and 'into your body,' and can help with connection, and decision making.
Ep. 47 - The roots of 'self-love' and 'self-hate' 13.01.2026 9:28
Based on the book דע את הרגשותיך ("Know your emotions"), we discuss the deeper reasons for love and hate. What is the root cause of hatred? Specifically, we discuss self-hatred as explained in this book, and different solutions that can help transform hate into love.
Ep. 46 - Spirituality of Physical Health 11.01.2026 13:02
What can often cause illness, from a spiritual perspective? What spiritually leads to physical health? How can 'staying physically healthy' be described in spiritual terms? What is the energy of health?
Ep. 45 - Spiritual perspective on worrying what others think 06.01.2026 19:58
In this episode, we explore worrying what other people think, from a spiritual lens. What's the deeper reason one would have such a worry? We also provide 2 spiritual perspectives that can help to lift some of the weight of worrying.
Ep. 44 - The energies of 'True' and 'False' 04.01.2026 6:26
In this episode we discuss the energy of truth and the energy of falsehood. What does the hebrew language reveal about these energies? What is the fundamental difference between them? What is their relationship?
Ep 43 - Analysis Paralysis 02.01.2026 16:22
This episode is about the relationship between feeling overwhelmed and decision making. We discuss the importance of refraining from analyzing or making decisions from a place of overwhelm from a neuroscience, relationship, emotional, and spiritual perspective.
Ep. 42 - Divine Intervention 26.12.2025 13:00
In this episode, we discuss the paradox between free-will and Divine intervention. How much control do we have over our lives. Understanding this balance can bring profound peace.
Ep. 41 - The Emotion of Embarrassment 17.12.2025 18:30
In this episode, we share a spiritual perspective on the feeling of embarassment. Why is it the first emotion mentioned in the Bible? What exactly causes it? Are there any benefits? What purpose does it serve?
Ep. 40 - Conversation with Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Ben Avraham 08.12.2025 1:01:02
In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Mordechai Yosef, who is the author of 3 books and a television personality. We discuss his childhood amongst celebrities in California, his process of conversion to Judaism, being Jewish, living in Jerusalem, visiting the Temple Mount, prophecy, and connecting to Divine Light, amongst other topics. I hope you find it as inspiring as I did. You can follow him...
Ep. 39- Firsthand Yenuka story with @makeyourmarkculture 08.12.2025 11:24
In this episode, Yehuda, founder of Make Your Mark clothing brand, shares a personal story of his connection with the holy mystic known as the Yenuka. You can follow him on instagram @makeyourmarkculture
Ep. 38- Conversation with Yoel Saidian 07.12.2025 49:52
In this conversation with Yoel Saidian, we discuss Birthright, interfaith dialogue, belief in a loving God, a Kabbalistic perspective on the concepts of "sin" and "punishment," the proper spiritual lenses through which to view other human beings, and transforming judgement to curiosity, amongst other topics. His instagram is @yoelsaidian
Ep 37- Conversation with Zev Lowy 04.12.2025 58:50
In this conversation with my friend Zev Lowy, we discuss several topics, including mystics vs. rationalists, Divine intervention, coincidences, seeking novelty and finding beauty, amongst others. You can follow him on X @zevlowy and on Substack
Ep. 36 - Gd speaks to us through our heart (Parshat Vayishlach) 30.11.2025 7:22
In this episode we discuss the concept that the Creator speaks to us through our hearts. Giving examples of Jacob, King David and soldiers (and Bob Dylan).
Ep 35- Marriage: Isaac vs. Jacob (Parshat Vayeitzei) 28.11.2025 6:06
In this episode, we contrast the marriages of Isaac and Jacob. Why did Jacob love his wife before he married her, while Isaac didn't? And why did Jacob get married much later in life than Isaac?
Ep. 34- The 3 ways to deal with negativity 24.11.2025 9:28
There are only 3 logical ways to confront negativity and challenges. In this episode we explain the 3 ways and connect them to how 3 historic legendary lovers of people dealt with negativity in others that they encountered.
Ep. 33 A spiritual approach to fear & worry 18.11.2025 12:10
In this episode we look at fears and worries from a deeper spiritual perspective, and based on that emerges a practical method to calm worries.
Ep. 32- Conversation with Yonatan Nahum 13.11.2025 23:46
Yonatan Nahum is a healer, who incorporates spirituality in healing the body. To get in touch with him, check out his instagram page @yonatannahum
Ep. 31 - Happiness & Spirituality 02.11.2025 18:14
In this episode, we discuss Kabalistic teachings about happiness. Is happiness is a goal or a means? If it's a means, then to what end? Why did the Kabalists consider being happy to be something spiritual?
Ep 30 - The 6 questions we are asked at the end of our lives 30.10.2025 17:18
The Talmud teaches that at the end of our lives we are all asked 6 questions. In this episode we explore those questions, and suggest that they parallel the top 5 regrets of the dying.
Ep. 29 - Hope 27.10.2025 16:10
This episode is all about strengthening hope. We bring various sources that can inspire hope and optimism.
Ep 28- Conversation with Batsheva 20.10.2025 1:00:19
In this episode, Batsheva and I sit and discuss topics of spirituality, intuition, faith, trust, Source, and surrender. Batsheva is a lawyer, writer, and artist. If you'd like to see more of her content, check out her new art instagram page @cloudsofthesoul_
Ep. 27 - Kabbalah of Clothing 17.10.2025 13:34
The Kabbalists teach that ironically, clothing simultaneously covers (our body) and reveals (our soul.) In this episode, we explore the 3 functions of clothing from a spiritual perspective.
Ep. 26- 3 tips to enhance prayer 13.10.2025 19:50
About 2,400 years ago, a group of prophets and sages wrote a prayer called the "Amidah," which contains secrets for how to most effectively pray/manifest. In this episode we share 3 of them.
Ep 25 - Why do some physical locations feel like 'home'? 10.10.2025 15:58
In this episode we explore the question of: why do we feel drawn to certain locations on earth? What can impact the energy of physical places? Why do some places feel more like home?
Ep. 24 - The fine line between fear and faith 08.10.2025 21:10
The way that we anticipate our future deeply impacts how we feel in the present. In this episode, we give visual analogies to explain the difference between fear and faith, and how faith can counteract fear.
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