Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys

Would you be open to a miracle happening to you while listening to this episode? Join Michael on a light-hearted deep dive into the nature of miracles and how to experience more of them in your daily life! 

Welcome to the 500th (!) episode of Caffeine for the Soul! Today, Michael shares how his understanding of the inside-out understanding has evolved over the past 500 episodes, pointing to three shifts that can shift the way you live your life! 

Have you ever driven yourself a little bit nuts trying to figure out why something happened to you or why someone behaves the way that they do? This week's simple metaphor will help you understand why trying to unlock cause and effect with human beings is only of limited value an ... Show More

Quote of the Day: “I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone.” - Robin Williams Audio Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnrVk2InT3Y If you enjoyed today's episo ... Show More

People shape their aspirations based on their past experiences, clinging to what they liked and resisting what they disliked. This leads to a life filled with anxiety and the need to control. You can break free from this cycle by letting go of blockages from the past and engaging ... Show More

Do you look around at other people's lives and wonder why they're happier than you, or least they appear to be? Have you ever said "Must be nice?" about someone who seems to do cool things with their life and you secretly wish you knew what you could do to make your life more exc ... Show More

In this episode, Eckhart explains once we accept that life is here to challenge us, we can let go of our resistance. When adversity shows up, including the difficult people in our lives, we can recognize them as a catalyst for change. Eckhart says no one can act beyond their leve ... Show More

Tired of dating the wrong people? When we really want to find a relationship, saying “no” to the people who don’t align with our core values can feel scary . . . especially when we’re not meeting a lot of people we connect with. We may even start to loosen our standards and becom ... Show More

Are you living your best life now? Not always? GREAT, ME NEITHER.  My name is Kate Bowler. I’m a Duke professor, bestselling author, and your friendly neighborhood Canadian. This is a show for people who have learned that life is… well, complicated. And we need better language to ... Show More

Have you ever dated someone who’s so hard to stay away from EVEN THOUGH they’re not interested in a relationship and you know you should keep your distance? It’s like a drug . . . or the worst kind of junk food . . . even after you swear it off for good, your resolve crumbles the ... Show More

Ever felt like you lost a relationship with someone that you couldn’t replace? It’s a profound form of mental torture. All kinds of fears enter your mind. Most scary of all: “What if I’ll never be as happy again?”, “Have I ruined my chance at true love?” If you find yourself cons ... Show More

On this week's solo episode, I'd like to remind that you that for every time I thought my life was ending in my twenties, it didn't. And so, if my dramatic ass can recover from every breakup, career failure, and cringeworthy moment I've lived through, so can you. I welcome you in ... Show More