The Mindvalley Podcast With Vishen Lakhiani

In Qi Fong, life is ruled by invisible energy and invisible forces.  World-renowned Qi Gong Master Lee Holden explains the ancient practice and how we can all harness the powerful and positive healing effects of Qi Gong to fully optimize your health, vitality, and emotional mastery. Lee Holden is an internationally renowned Qigong expert and instructor. His body of work across many major media platforms has been instrumental in bringing this ancient practice to the Western world. Lee is also a household name on US and Canadian television, with one of his shows, "Less Stress, More Energy" airing in 50 million households. Lee’s books, classes, and workshops are popular across the world, even among corporations like Apple and celebrities like Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider.    Listen out for: - What is Qi Gong really all about? (And why is it changing thousands of lives all over the world?) - A simple 20-second breathing exercise to instantly feel the effects of Qi in your body. - How a stuck or stagnant Qi

Mindvalley's lucid dreaming expert Charlie Morley believes that napping can change the world. So come and learn how taking a siesta can help you sleep deeper, perform better, and actually live longer. In this episode, Charlie shares insightful research on napping from Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and even NASA that proves how powerful daytime sleep can be.   Listen out for: - What everyone gets wrong about napping. - 4 real benefits of napping no one’s telling you about.  - What naps are the secret tool to getting better at everything in life (but only if you do it right). - The 2 golden rules of napping. - What to do if you have trouble napping. Charlie Morley is a bestselling author and teacher of lucid dreaming, shadow integration, and Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep. He has been lucid dreaming for over 20 years and was “authorized to teach” within the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche in 2008. Since then he has written four books which have been translated into 15 languages and

In this talk, Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist, and international speaker outlines the path to greater awakening. In her typically entertaining style, she reveals the reasons why you may be blocked from your higher self and how to get past them.    Oprah has endorsed Dr. Shefali’s groundbreaking work in conscious parenting as “revolutionary” and “life-changing”. Dr. Shefali has written four books, three of which are NYT best-sellers, including her two landmark books, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and specializes in the integration of western psychology with eastern philosophy. Listen out for: - The story of how Dr. Shefali saved her parenting skills. - The surprising beauty of midlife crisis. - The 3 ‘Cs’ that determine when you’re in your false self. - The Buddha’s simple solutions to transcending each ‘C’   Bonus:                                                                          - Get your own copy of Dr

In today's episode, Vishen interviews Susan Cain, author of the best-selling phenomenon 'Quiet The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking'. She'll explain the premise of her new book 'Bittersweet' and how sorrow and longing can actually make us whole.  If you seek out beauty in your everyday life; if you find comfort or inspiration on a rainy day; if you react intensely to music, art, and nature; then Susan's message will resonate, and help you reframe sorrow in a beautiful, new way.    Susan Cain is recognized as one of LinkedIn's top ten influencers and was named one of the world's top 50 leadership experts by Inc. magazine. Her books have been translated into 40 different languages, spent eight uninterrupted years on The New York Times Bestseller list, and her TED talk has been viewed more than 40 million times. Her new book, 'Bittersweet: How Sorry and Longing Make Us Whole'  is a must-read for anyone who's lived, loved or lost.  Listen out for: - The key idea behind Susan’s new book

What does it take to truly believe in yourself? A Mentor? Evidence? Support? In this episode, best-selling author, motivational speaker, and co-author of Mindvalley's first-ever Spanish language Quest Florencia Andres explains how to activate the most important thing to go for your dreams with total confidence.    Florencia is an elite expert in coaching and motivation. Together with her mother Veronica, Florencia has published four books, all of which became bestsellers. Confianza Total, Todo es Posible, Confianza Total Para tus Hijos, and Renuévat have sold over half a million copies, leading to the pair becoming the first women in 40 years to win the "Gold Book Award."  In 2020, they became the first authors to host a Mindvalley Quest in their native Spanish and 'Confianza Total' is available for all Mindvalley Members.   Listen out for: - The single most important sentence that can change your life. (it’s only four words in English) - The star athlete Florencia saved from self-doubt. - Her system

The only thing better than an orgasm…is having multiple ones! In this episode, Mindvalley's favorite and former sex columnist Marisa Peer explains how to have multiple orgasms and why eroticism and intimacy frequently cancel each other out. She'll also explain the secret to having more of all three, and take you through an erotic hypnosis session to have better orgasms.  Marisa Peer is widely known as the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy®️ (RTT®️). Marisa’s revolutionary approach to hypnotherapy has won her numerous awards, including eight Stevie Awards and a Venus award. She is uniquely qualified to offer sexual advice having been a sex columnist for 4 of Britain's biggest newspapers for over a decade. Marisa is also the author of two of Mindvalley's most popular Quests - 'Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance' and 'Uncompromised Life' which have helped tens of thousands of people lead happier, richer, more fulfilling lives.   Listen out for: - The incredible and surprising health benefi

Our speaker today is Dr. Amy Killen who is a leading anti-aging and regenerative physician, specializing in ‘Skin and Sex’. In this episode, she explores her revolutionary idea of Sexponential Medicine, and how it helps you to sustain sexual vitality and unlock sexual longevity.    After working as a board-certified emergency physician for more than seven years, Dr. Amy Killen saw the effects of unchecked, chronic disease on her patients and decided to transition into the anti-aging and longevity field to offer her patients a better alternative than the traditional aging paradigm. An international speaker, clinical practice owner, entrepreneur, author, and frequent media guest, Dr. Killen has become an outspoken advocate for empowering people to look and feel their best by merging the fields of lifestyle modification, integrative medicine, bio-identical hormones, energy modalities, and stem cell therapies with her approach. Listen out for: - The Science of Regenerative Biologics and the incredible impact

Building your first online course doesn't have to be scary, expensive, and confusing, It’s supposed to be an effortless and incredibly fulfilling process, In this talk, top Udemy creator Jimmy Naraine shows you the 3 proven steps to consistently creating best-selling online courses no matter your skill level, budget or experience. With over 315,000 students online and60,000 official 5/5 ratings on Udemy, Jimmy shares clear and actionable solutions to the top challenges most aspiring course creators face. He also dives into the importance of embracing your gifts and sharing your message with the world.   After working for companies such as Goldman Sachs, Jimmy realized that the corporate path wasn't his calling. Since 2013, he’s explored 76 countries while running his location-independent education business. Jimmy’s courses are often promoted and endorsed in leading publications such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, FoxNews, and Business Insider. He also regularly delivers top-rated presentations internationally at

Emotional intelligence is one of the key skills of the 21st Century. But how do you actually build it? Today's guest, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a world-renowned spiritual teacher who's helped millions of people worldwide find peace and inner resilience. In this episode, he reveals how to master your emotions, control negative thoughts, and live happily.        Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader, and peace envoy who has been teaching breath-based meditation techniques for more than 40 years. He has inspired a wave of conscious and caring communities that has grown to more than 30,000 active teachers and over one million volunteers. He has received over 38 government awards and has spoken at the United Nations, the European Parliament, the World Economic Forum, as well as universities such as Harvard, Stanford, and Yale.   Listen out for: -  How to find peace in the midst of chaos. -  Why we need to have compassion for our enemies. -  The true definition of intu

Today’s guest is known as Oprah’s go-to Relationship Expert Dr. Laura Berman is a well-loved sex, love, and relationship therapist. She's the New York Times bestselling author of Quantum Love: Use Your Body's Atomic Energy to Create the Relationship You Desire. In this episode, Vishen and Dr. Berman discuss the secrets of creating the love life we all desire. So get ready to change your life.       As a teacher, healer, researcher, and public speaker for more than 30 years, Dr. Laura Berman has devoted her career to helping people learn to love and be loved better. She was a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and continues to share sex and love advice on-air and on television, frequently appearing on shows like The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, The Rachael Ray Show, TODAY, Good Morning America, and countless other programs. Dr. Berman has also hosted and starred in several television shows about love and relationships on OWN, Showtime, and Discovery Health. She is an award-winning radio host who now discus

Are NFTs a scam? How do you successfully sell out an NFT project in 2022? How important is Utility for NFTs? From selling out NFT Projects making +$10m in 20 hours to working with brands like Reddit, Twitter, and Quora, Arvin Khamseh is a highly sought-after NFT expert by high-profile clients globally including celebrities. In today’s episode, Vishen sits with Arvin Khamseh to dive deep into all things NFTs.       Listen out for: -  What are NFTs? -  Are NFTs a scam? -  How Arvin’s Meta Legends project made +$10m in 20 hours. -  What is utility NFT and how it can help you earn more. -  The best advice for the people who want to start exploring the NFT space.   Arvin Khamseh has always been at the forefront of new tech trends. From biohacking to internet marketing, Arvin knows where to invest his time. So when the NFT wave came along, it was a natural fit for him to jump in early on. Because of his early entrance into the market, Arvin is one of the few established thought leaders within the NFT space

How do you build a powerful and confident self-image? Here’s how your personal style can help. In this episode, Vishen and expert stylist Sandy Grigsby share some practical tips and advice to bring your confidence to light and teach you how to style yourself for success.     Sandy Grigsby is a ‘Confidence Catalyst’.  She’s the founder of Briofive LLC, a luxe personal branding empowerment photography studio, that works with influencers, thought leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and creators. Sandy has spoken at TEDx, Dress for Success, UN Women, and the Winning Edge World Conference about the importance of seeing your own beauty and creating a powerful self-brand.   Listen out for: -  Tips to radically transform your style. -  How to style your hair to look and feel amazing -  Common makeup mistakes you can avoid  -  Learn the secret to perfect skin (for men) -  How to maintain a good style with spending less money.   Bonus:                                                         

Slowly over the past few decades, and now suddenly, all at once, we’ve suffered a collapse in meaning. Fundamentalism and nihilism readily stepped up to fill that vacuum, with consequences that affect us all. In a world that needs us at our best, diseases of despair, tribalism, and disaster fatigue are leaving us at our worst. In this episode, Vishen and Jamie chat about God, Sex, Death, and Time Travel.      Jamie Wheal is the author of Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That's Lost Its Mind and the global bestseller Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work. He’s also the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of human performance. His ideas have been covered in The New York Times, Financial Times, Wired, Entrepreneur, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., and TED. He has spoken at Stanford University, MIT, the Harvard Club, Imperial Coll

In this episode, Vishen speaks with an Egyptian actress and model, Tara Emad. Starring in the Egyptian version of ‘Suits’, Tara is one of the most sought-after faces in French and Egyptian fashion, and in this wide-ranging interview, she discusses everything from self-care routines to taking a stand against bullying, to how women can change the world.      Tara’s first break was at the age of 14, and since then, she’ has featured in more than 20 movies and TV shows and has graced over 50 magazines across the Middle East and Europe. She’s built a 2.4 million following on Instagram, and during the pandemic, decided to use her platform to open up on her past experience of bullying - launching her own podcast ‘Bullying Explained’ to explore what bullying is, why it happens, and how it affects the people involved.    Listen out for: - The Routines you can follow to stay mentally and physically healthy. - How to integrate your faith into your spiritual practice. - The secret to staying calm when a lot is exp

What does it take to build 'Radical Confidence?' Co-founder of Impact Theory Lisa Bilyeu says it's not about never feeling fear, insecurity, or self-doubt. Rather, it's about having the mental and emotional toolkit to face new scary, and unfamiliar challenges, and knowing how to achieve anything you set your mind to, even when you don't feel ready. In today's episode, Lisa will run you through some key points from her new book 'Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life'.      Lisa Bilyeu is a force of nature. In just 5 years he went from unfulfilled housewife to running billion-dollar Quest Nutrition and co-founding Impact Theory with her husband Tom. She's since transitioned to a powerful, influential voice for women’s empowerment with her popular “Women of Impact” series -  a show featuring women who have overcome incredible hardship to achieve massive success. With her new book 'Radical Confidence'  Lisa's mission is to empower all women to build the kind of confidence it

Depending on the decade of television you grew up in, you might know Mayim Bialik from the hit show “Blossom” in the early 1990s or maybe you’re more familiar with her 9-year run on “The Big Bang Theory”, where she played Neuroscientist Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler. What many don’t know is that Mayim left acting for twelve years to earn a BS in Neuroscience from UCLA in 2000 with a minor in Hebrew & Jewish Studies. This actress-neuroscientist-mom is a force to be reckoned with within Hollywood. With over 3.5 million followers on Instagram alone, Mayim continues to use her platforms to educate and open the door to conversations on mental health - such as her online community “Grok Nation” or her new podcast, “The Breakdown”, where she breaks down mental health issues. Don’t miss this episode with Mayim Bialik and Vishen to meet the mind behind this powerhouse of a woman and go deep on the latest discoveries in mental health.     Listen out for: -  Why Mayim decided to leave acting for 12 years.  - What made Mayim

How can you be captivating, dynamic, and memorable on video? How about in emails or chats? Whether on endless Zoom calls, emailing VIPs, giving presentations over the video, or just chatting with friends and colleagues, learn how to captivate every time. In this episode, Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People gives you a toolbox of powerful people skills specifically for online use.   Vanessa is the Lead Investigator at ScienceofPeople.com. Her book, ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’, has been translated into 16 different languages, and more than 30 million people have watched her on YouTube. She regularly speaks at innovative companies including Google, Intel, Facebook,  and Microsoft.. and Her TEDx London Talk on the Science of Charisma has been watched over 2,000,000 times. Vanessa’s science-based framework for understanding different personalities is used all around the world by individuals and businesses seeking to improve emotional

Do you find it hard to strike a healthy work-life balance? Are you able to set actionable goals? If your answer is no to either of these questions,  join Vishen as he chats 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 Payal used to shatter the stereotypes of female tech entrepreneurs of color.     Listen out for: - How to manage your time guilt-free. - The secret to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. - How to set actionable goals that are aligned with 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 membership, ClassPass and she holds a degree from MIT in Operations Research and Economics. At t

Are you scared of going to sleep? Suffer frequent nightmares? Learn five powerful practices to transform restlessness with Charlie Morley’s ground-breaking approach that’s been proven to help improve sleep quality in 87% of participants. In this episode, Mindvalley’s lucid dreaming expert Charlie joins Vishen to break down how to combat the harmful effects of stress and trauma to achieve restful sleep and healing dreams. Listen out for: - 5 steps to transform stress and trauma for peaceful sleep.  - How to reframe and end your nightmares.   ABOUT CHARLIE MORLEY Charlie Morley is a bestselling author and teacher of lucid dreaming and shadow integration. He’s been lucid dreaming for over 20 years and was authorized to teach within the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche in 2008. He has since co-created a holistic approach to dreamwork called Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep alongside mindfulness pioneer Rob Nairn. He’s also written three books that have been translated into 15 languages.

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