The Mindvalley Podcast With Vishen Lakhiani

Danette May is driven by passion and a powerful calling to serve Mother Earth and humanity. Our guest today inspires people around the world to step up into the true and complete expression of themselves. Her coaching, products, and programs have transformed the lives of millions of people, allowing them to live their happiest and healthiest lives. Join Vishen and Danette May on this episode about simple steps to attracting your soul contract partner in this lifetime, abundance, how to live out your passion, and effective communication tools anyone can use to avoid walls building up in any relationship.       Listen out for: - How to manifest love, sex, and beautiful relationships in your life. - Danette’s secret to manifesting money. - Top 3 tips on manifesting wealth.   ABOUT DANETTE MAY  Danette is the Co-founder and CCO of Mindful Health LLC and Earth Echo Foods, best-selling author of The Rise and Embrace Abundance, founder of The Rise Movement, keynote speaker, high-level executive coach, fitnes

Our guest today is known by many as the iconic villain, Mike Barnes, in The Karate Kid III. He has won a Daytime Emmy in 2021 and received various nominations for his work in television and film. Today, he’s here to share his philosophy on success and the concepts from his new book, ‘Way of Cobra.’ In this episode, Vishen sits down with legendary actor Sean Kanan to talk about his life and career, which encompasses many facets of the entertainment world, including as an actor, author, comedian, and producer. Sean also explains the insights in his book, from martial arts to raising awareness about bullying to his morning routine.    Listen out for: - Why the universe wants you to win and the 2 things you need to do to become successful - Sean’s experience with being bullied - How to turn the other cheek when facing an aggressor and how to de-escalate situations - The idea behind ‘carpe mane’ and the morning ritual you need to achieve success   ABOUT SEAN KANAN  Sean Kanan is an Emmy-award-winning acto

Today we welcome Susan David, Ph.D., author of world-renowned ‘Emotional Agility’  and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. In this interview, Vishen and Dr. David show us how anyone can thrive in an uncertain world by becoming more emotionally agile. This serves as a roadmap for real behavioral change—a new way of acting that will help you to reincorporate your most troubling feelings as a source of energy and creativity and live the life you want.     Listen out for: - The 5 emotions we carry with us, their purpose, and their gifts. - How our emotions signal our needs. - The distinction between contempt and anger or hatred. - The importance of labeling your emotions accurately and dealing with all emotions in healthy ways.    ABOUT SUSAN DAVID  Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Emotional Agility was heralded as Harvard Business Review’s Managemen

Everything we think, feel, or do is dependent on our brain cells and how they interact with each other. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor explains all there is to know about whole brain living and the 4 characters of our brain: how they show up in our daily life, how to integrate them, and how to identify these characters in others.     Listen out for: - How Jill’s stroke shaped who she is today. - The 4 characters of the brain and how they work. - How to use the brain huddle technique to detach from reactive emotions and move into a place of balance and observation. - Live bonus Q&A session.    ABOUT DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR   Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist who, in 1996, experienced a severe hemorrhage in her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. She released a memoir called “My Stroke of Insight”, documenting her experience of having the stroke and eight-year recovery—it spent 63 weeks on the NYT bestseller list and is

As one of the most recognized faces of the Nickelodeon generation, Josh Peck has spent two decades in Hollywood…and he’s learned the life lessons that went with it. Featuring as one-half of Drake & Josh and starring in All That and The Amanda Show to name a few,  the transition from child star to adult actor wasn’t without struggle. In this episode, Vishen and Josh talk about his wonderfully candid memoir that’s peppered with his comedic wit and wisdom, why ‘happy people are annoying,’  and how Josh finally overcame addiction and found the real meaning of happiness.     Listen out for: - Josh’s struggles with body image and weight loss while growing up in the spotlight. - Tips on growing your social media following and creating content. - Josh’s revelations about happiness.   ABOUT JOSH PECK Josh Peck has established himself as one of Hollywood's rising talents, making the seamless transition from child actor to leading man. He is best known for his role on the Nickelodeon phenomenon Drake & Josh and

Having the right mindset always helps you find the silver lining in every challenge. But the big question is — how do we achieve that mindset?  Join us as we pick the brain of the author and life-coach Tim Storey to find out how. Grab a journal so you can note down Tim’s top tips for navigating life challenges and riding out relationship bumps with practical approaches that can lead to ‘miracle mentality’ transformation.     Listen out for: - What is the miracle mentality? - The key to staying hopeful during challenging times. - 3 stages of getting out of a dilemma. - How Quincy Jones changed Tim’s life. - Live bonus Q&A session.    ABOUT TIM STOREY  Tim Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach, known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and athletes to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods in the world. Tim has traveled to seventy-five countries and spoken to millions of people. He often meets privately

Have you ever been in a situation where your reaction felt out of your control? Our special guest is about to give us a helping hand to navigate triggers with a sense of awareness and agency. Rhea Lalla is a Toronto-based Conscious Parenting and Relationship Coach who aims to help people create dreamy relationships with their loved ones. Join Vishen and Rhea in a captivating conversation on how to diffuse triggers for life.     Listen out for: - The real definition and source of trauma. - How to identify our traumas from childhood and how to fix them as adults - The 5 As that help mitigate wounds and trauma for ourselves and others. - Tools to help us understand our triggers and learn how they can guide us to deeper healing. - 10 powerful self-regulating practices to tame triggers, traumas, and terror. - Live bonus Q&A session.    ABOUT RHEA LALLA  Rhea Lalla is a Toronto-based Conscious Parenting and Relationship Coach, speaker, and author for parents who want to create dreamy relationships with t

Many of us haven’t dealt with our childhood traumas, and it can seem like past anxiety and stress have no real cure—but that’s just not true. In this episode, Gabby Bernstein, teaches the techniques and tools she uses and details in her new book, ‘Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace’.     Listen out for: - Personal stories from both Gabby and Vishen about their past trauma. - The powerfully transformative therapy that changed Gabby’s life. - The first step to facing an unaware trauma.  - How to tap into your own ability to self-soothe and self-regulate. - Live bonus Q&A session.    ABOUT GABBY BERNSTEIN  Gabby Bernstein is a beloved spiritual teacher, motivational speaker, and bestselling author whose transformational work has spanned over 16 years. She was featured on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday as a “next-generation thought leader” and is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor, and six other books. Gabby’s missio

In this episode, Vishen and author Agapi Stassinopoulos dive deep into how to unlock your inner strength and true self through prayer and spirituality.     Listen out for: - The reason why we don’t pray. - What spirit guides are. - How spirit guides communicate with us. - The difference between guides and our ego.    ABOUT AGAPI STASSINOPOULOS  Agapi Stassinopoulos is a bestselling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. She is the author of Wake Up to the Joy of You and Unbinding the Heart. She was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and received her master’s degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She teaches meditation and facilitates workshops for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, changing the way we live and work. Her previous books on the Greek archetypes, Gods and Goddesses in Love and Conversations with the Goddesses, were turned into PBS specials.   Bonus:                                           

Understanding the female body helps women to embrace the hidden challenges that still go undiscussed. Alisa Vitti is a women’s hormone and functional nutrition expert and pioneer in female biohacking. In this episode, Vishen and Alisa talk about the female body, discuss her highly anticipated new book In the FLO, and learn her 4-week solution for women to unlock peak creativity, performance and avoid burnout.       Listen out for: - The story of how Alisa found out she had polycystic ovaries.  - How the female second body clock, Infradian Rhythm, works. - Why workouts should differ for men and women. - The secret to making sure you, as a woman, are at your peak performance state.    ABOUT ALISA VITTI  Alisa Vitti, HHC, AADP, is a functional nutrition and women’s hormone expert, the founder of modern hormone health care company FLO Living, bestselling author of WomanCode, and creator of MyFLO, the #1 paid period app on iTunes and the first and only period tracking and cycle syncing app. Vitti holds de

Join us as we chat with legendary entrepreneur Payal Kadakia about her vault of groundbreaking goal-setting secrets that have propelled her to success. Tune in to learn the same tools that she used to shatter the stereotypes of female tech entrepreneurs of color. Don't just set goals. Set the right ones.       Listen out for: - How Payal created her successful brand. - What made ClassPass stand out. - Overview of the LIFEPASS methodology. - How to break free from cultural expectations. - The key to making money work for you. - How to manage your time guilt-free. - The secret to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. - How to set actionable goals that are aligned to your dreams. - Live bonus Q&A session.    ABOUT PAYAL KADAKIA  In less than a decade, Payal Kadakia built an impressive global fitness empire and shattered stereotypes for female tech entrepreneurs of color and she became the first unicorn of the decade. She is the Executive Chairman & Founder of the world’s most flexible fitness me

Society has a very warped view of what it means to be ‘masculine’. It’s a toxic stereotype that leaves so many boys and men disconnected from their emotions and unable to be vulnerable. “You throw like a girl”, “Big boys don’t cry”, “You should man up”. These messages reinforce the damaging idea that showing anything but strength, courage and toughness somehow makes you less of a man. In this short episode, the author of the book 'Man Enough' Justin Baldoni is here to set that right.       Listen out for: - The unwritten rules of ‘The Men’s Club’. - How to break free from gender stereotypes. - What it means to be “man enough”.    ABOUT JUSTIN BALDONI Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur, and changemaker whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. He is the creator and director of CW’s 'My Last Days,' an uplifting documentary series about life as told by courageous people living with a terminal illness, and of 'Man Enough,' the dinner conversation se

You’d be surprised how many people believe that self-love is the authority to be selfish. But what if you decided to define it differently instead? In this short episode, self-mastery expert Shadé Zahrai shares a better definition of self-love and her version is the antidote to imposter syndrome, the secret culprit that holds many people back. Get ready to become the Master of your confidence.      Listen out for: - The definition of self-efficacy. - The difference between self-love and self-esteem. - The true definition of imposter syndrome.  - How to overcome imposter syndrome.   ABOUT SHADÉ ZAHRAI Shadé Zahrai is a leadership ‘alchemist’ known for her ability to translate the latest in neuroscience and psychology research into practical and actionable strategies that drive mindset shifts and behavioral change in a systematic way. She is a bestselling author, Harvard-trained leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and was recently recognized as Adweek’s Careers Creator of the Year. Along with her Ph.D. res

Stress and anxiety are two challenges that many people struggle with. But the pandemic magnified this challenge tenfold.  With moral fatigue and an unknown future in the picture, staying calm and in control has become much more difficult. International best-selling author Mel Robbins has a powerful tool that will help us get rid of that anxiety forever. Listen to this episode to find out more.     Listen out for: - A special tool that can reduce your anxiety fast. - The 5-second technique for relaxation and balance.- Notes on our mental health during the pandemic.    ABOUT MEL ROBBINS Mel Robbins is the international bestselling author of The High 5 Habit. She’s spent the past decade coaching, teaching, and motivating millions of people around the world. Her practical, no-nonsense advice and life strategies provide tangible results and skills that help people push through the everyday challenges we all face in life, work, and love. She’s one of the most booked speakers in the world and her work has bee

This snippet comes from one of our top episodes, with Sheila Kelley. It doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman; Sheila wants to empower you to tune back into your body and unleash your feminine strength. In this episode, the famous actress and Vishen will inspire you to tune into your hidden powers for more authenticity and freedom.   Listen out for: - The importance of connecting with your feminine side.  - The 5 feminine superpowers. - How to stay in touch with your femininity in a masculine environment.   ABOUT SHEILA KELLEY  Sheila Kelley is an American actress known for her roles as Gwen Taylor on L.A. Law, Dr. Charlotte "Charley" Bennett Hayes on Sisters, and Debbie Wexler on The Good Doctor. Around 2000, Sheila was asked to star in a movie about strip dancing. The film was called Dancing at the Blue Iguana, and it was a really popular movie with Daryl Hannah. During that time, Sheila had to study the role of being a pole dancer, and that is when she found her passion for this art form. Toda

If you don’t believe in Feng Shui, this episode will change your mind. Feng Shui expert Marie Diamond is about to reveal why the secret to an abundant life is inside your own home. Get ready to learn her top Feng Shui tips and discover the surprising technique that exponentially boosted her wealth and abundance. Marie Diamond is living proof that Feng Shui shapes our reality. In fact, her techniques are so powerful that she even attracted legendary director Steven Spielberg as a client!   Listen out for: - How Marie used Feng Shui to attract Steven Spielberg as a client.  - The 3 levels of the Law of Attraction. - The shocking connection between clutter and poverty.   ABOUT MARIE DIAMOND Marie Diamond is a globally renowned transformational teacher, leader, speaker, international bestselling author, creator of Diamond Feng Shui, Diamond Dowsing, and Inner Diamond Meditation programs. She uses her extraordinary knowledge of energy, quantum physics, the Law of Attraction, and ancient practices like medi

Billionaire Bob Parsons is widely known as the founder of GoDaddy and PXG, one of the fastest-growing, privately-held companies in the U.S. But Bob is also a Marine and a recipient of the prestigious Purple Heart Medal. After his service in the Vietnam war, he returned home with PTSD. With the help of psychedelics and therapy, he managed to treat himself and today he’s here to share his experience.     Listen out for: - How plant medicine changed Bob’s life after the Vietnam war. - The changes Bob is bringing to the world after exploring the inner depths of his mind.  - Why therapy and psychedelics are a powerful (and healing) combination. - Bob’s experience with PTSD.   ABOUT BOB PARSONS Bob Parsons is a serial entrepreneur and has a multi-billion dollar empire which puts him at #340 on the Forbes 400 list.  He started his company called GoDaddy in 1997, and reportedly sold it years later for nearly $1 billion. He grew up as poor as a church mouse in inner-city Baltimore, flunked the 5th grade, and b

Last year, we ran a poll with our Mindvalley Members who voted ‘procrastination’ as one of their biggest concerns. In this Mindvalley Podcast, we welcome one of our most prestigious authors: focus and motivation expert Nir Eyal. And he’s about to show you the way to unbeatable productivity with some practical tips you can start using today.    Listen out for: - The real definition of distraction.  - How to become indistractable. - Why feeling bad is not bad for you. - The importance of time-boxing and how it works. - The 10 Minute Rule technique to help you focus. - 3 steps to mastering your internal distraction triggers. - Why To-Do Lists may be killing your productivity.  ABOUT NIR EYAL Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and The

If there's anything people say they want more of these days...it's energy -preferably in a practical, low-cost, and effective way. We need The ENERGY Formula! Shawn Wells is a product formulator and expert in performance nutrition, longevity, fitness, and supplementation. In this episode, you will learn his Energy Formula to power your life and live up to your unlimited potential. Join Vishen and Shawn in this episode as he talks about how to have a more passionate, energized, and vibrant life.    Listen out for: - 6 life-changing ingredients to unleash your limitless potential. - 3 most important tests for your chronological vs. biological age. - How BFR bands maximize your time in the gym. - The impact your routine has on your energy. - The number one determinant of longevity. - Supplements we need to pay attention to before going on a journey.   ABOUT SHAWN WELLS Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, is a world-leading nutritional biochemist and expert on health optimization. He has counseled

In this Mindvalley Podcast episode, our founder Vishen shares the secret ingredients that make him a true high-performer that consistently delivers WITHOUT burnout. Tune in and challenge the traditional ideas of productivity and employee performance optimization.    Listen out for: - The secret sauce to becoming a high performer.  - Vishen’s personal growth morning routine. - Free access to the 6 Phase Meditation. - The importance of forgiveness for your health.   ABOUT VISHEN Vishen Lakhiani is a world-class entrepreneur, author, and activist on a mission to raise human consciousness. He is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, our award-winning education movement with millions of students worldwide. He is also a serial New York Times bestselling author, with The Code of the Extraordinary Mind and The Buddha and the Badass selling millions of copies worldwide.    Bonus:                                                                               - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 30+