Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He is one of the key teachers who introduced mindfulness practices to the West and has taught internationally since 1974. Jack holds a PhD in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Center in California. He is a teacher, husband, grandfather, entrepreneur, and activist and has authored 16 books that have sold 2 million copies.

Today Michael and Jack discuss:

–Jack’s social activism and his role in the spiritual movement that grew in the 1970s, and how the spiritual space has evolved over the past 50+ years

–Mindfulness and loving-kindness as a tool for self-care and rejuvenation and Jack’s advice to those who struggle with burnout and compassion fatigue

–Insights for activists on how to “live in the solution” vs. succumbing to the overwhelming challenges of the world

–How Jack founded Spirit Rock Center, his online Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification, and a lot more!

Next, Michael concludes this episode with a guided meditation capturing the energy and insights of his conversation with Jack.

Check out Jack’s courses, upcoming events, books, teacher trainings, and more at https://jackkornfield.com/ and on social media.

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Today’s Life Question comes from Christina who wants to know how to tell the difference between her intuition and triggers from past trauma in dealing with her current relationship.

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Matt Zemon is an educator, author, and leader in Psychedelic Wellness who specializes in the impact of psychedelics on mental health. He is the author of the best-selling book, “Psychedelics for Everyone.” In their insightful conversation, Matt and Michael shed light on:

–The therapeutic benefits of psychedelics in shifting anxiety and depression, particularly in treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder among veterans, first responders, and victims of sexual assault

–The history of psychedelic use over centuries and across cultures in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe, and all the research data that existed in the U.S. before the Control Substances Act of 1970 which halted research until recently

–What happens to our brain chemistry when using psychedelics and how it expands our awareness of our spiritual nature

–The future promises for psychedelics, pending laws for decriminalization, Matt’s work with veterans through his Heroic Hearts Project—and so much more!

Michael then concludes with a guided meditation.

Follow Matt Zemon and his work at https://www.mattzemon.com/.

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Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!