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Here are all the goodies I mentioned…Mike’s Newsletter: https://www.selfmasteryforleaders.com/newsletterFueled By Impact Podcast: https://pod.link/1567922722YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRkgg1H4EaO9nS7loNJJ6QSelf-Mastery for Leaders: https://www.selfmasteryforleaders.com/

Today’s episode is a first ever “Conversation On Spirituality.” I connected with Ninad Athale, M.D., an accomplished physician and expert in addiction medicine to talk about spirituality in the context of our everyday lives and how his personal experience as an improv comedy performer has impacted his life.

The other thing that gets created during a time of sleep deprivation. I promise that all is unimaginably well. May the sleep gods be kind to you. Peace and love.

Someone left the studio unlocked and this is what happened. Sorry about that.

Sometimes less is more?

A talk about spiritual awakening.

Just be. (Where. You. Are.) www.backtothebreath.orgInstagram @back2thebreath

A guided meditation from the live online meditation class...www.backtothebreath.orgInstagram: @back2thebreath

It’s been a big year. Here’s a little journey update, open kimono. And a little ranting. And a rallying call. Be awesome. Do something awesome. I BELIEVE IN YOU.www.backtothebreath.orgInstagram @back2thebreath

Be remarkable. Like Handyman John. Keepin’ it short and sweet like this week’s episode.www.backtothebreath.org

This week I sat down with my special guest, Gordon Tebo, and chatted all things music, the creative process, and the art of living. Gordon has been releasing music since 2005 under his own name, and you can find him at http://www.gordontebo.com/ or anywhere you go for music including Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. In 2011, Gordon recorded and released “Common Citysongs” with his band Cermak, and the LP “Bon Secours” in 2014. He followed this up with an in-studio EP called “Absolute Danger.” Today we talk about his latest LP, “Spirit Joules”, released this month in November 2020 and available everywhere. It was a really fun conversation with many insights along the way, and culminated in some powerful advice for all of us about living our lives to the fullest.

Today’s episode was recorded during the Live Online Meditation Class (Monday Night Meditation Quarterback). It’s free and open to anyone. You can sign up or find the direct link at www.backtothebreath.org/meditation. Each week we’ll spend 15-20 minutes meditating and then open it up for questions or sharing. You can stay the whole time or drop whenever you need to. My hope is it’s low maintenance and offers just a little dose of calm and centeredness to add to your week.

I share your feedback from last episode and we talk about the billboard of your mind. Then you visit www.backtothebreath.org to join the free weekly guided meditation + Q&A session on Monday at 8pm Central better known as MONDAY NIGHT MEDITATION QUARTERBACK. Details at https://backtothebreath.org/meditation and I sure hope to see you and your monkey mind there.

Move towards it. Do it.Don’t forget that you can de-stress and have a transcendental experience this Sunday at 11am Central. You. Me. Zoom. Transcendence through Breathwork. Be there. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.orgAs always, in case you realize you want out of your job but don’t know what’s next, there’s this: http://www.backtothebreath.org/book. Visit www.backtothebreath.org for online Breathwork group classes and 1-on-1 sessions, as well as some Life coaching and Career coaching and some other stuff too.If you would be so kind as to review this podcast, please do. Follow on Instagram @back2thebreath

Let’s talk about my top tips to spice up working from home, election day, and end with a little breathing it out.Don’t forget that you can de-stress and have a transcendental experience Sundays at 11am Central. You. Me. Zoom. Transcendence through Breathwork. Be there. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.orgAs always, in case you realize you want out of your job but don’t know what’s next, there’s this: http://www.backtothebreath.org/book.Visit www.backtothebreath.org for online Breathwork group classes and 1-on-1 sessions, as well as some Life coaching and Career coaching and some other stuff too.If you would be so kind as to review this podcast, please do.

Sometimes you just want to riff about stuff.Don’t forget that you can de-stress and have a transcendental experience this Sunday at 11am Central. You. Me. Zoom. Breathwork. Be there. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.orgAs always, in case you realize you need out of your job but don’t know what’s next, there’s this: http://www.backtothebreath.org/book.Visit www.backtothebreath.org for online Breathwork group classes and 1-on-1 sessions, as well as some Life coaching and Career coaching and some other stuff too.If you would be so kind as to review this podcast, please do.Follow on Instagram @back2thebreath

A brief look at the silver lining of an inexplicably awful (but outwardly totally fine) couple days.Don’t forget to join the LIVE ONLINE BREATHWORK EXPERIENCE. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.org.Are you pulled to finding and pursuing your calling? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at http://www.backtothebreath.org/book.Visit www.backtothebreath.org for Breathwork and Meditation online private and group classes, 1-on-1 Life coaching and Career coaching, and a dose of joy and calm in your scattered, hurried, overly stressful existence.Please consider leaving a review for this podcast. Your good deed means the world.Follow on Instagram @back2thebreath

Today I speak with Jay Worthy, the multi-faceted host of the 28 Summers podcast who got his start as a personal trainer, woke up one day to find himself the CEO of a $1 billion dollar company, and now spreads the message of how extreme challenges, adventure, and time in nature is the cure for what ails you. You can find Jay on Instagram @1dayadventurer, or better yet, you might be able to head to the UK and track his footsteps out in the bush and find him walking in the forest somewhere. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did.Don’t forget to join the LIVE ONLINE BREATHWORK+MEDITATION EXPERIENCE on October 18 at 11am Central. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.org.Are you pulled to finding and pursuing your calling? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at http://www.backtothebreath.org/book.Visit www.backtothebreath.org for Breathwork and Meditation online private and group classes, 1-on-1 Life coaching and Career coaching, and a dose of joy and calm in your scattered, hurried, overly stressful existence.Please consider leaving a review for this podcast. Your good deed means the world.Follow on Instagram @back2thebreath

Release inner struggle RIGHT NOW. It can be done. Let’s dive in…The next LIVE ONLINE BREATHWORK CLASS is on October 18 at 11am Central. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.org.Are you pulled to finding and pursuing your calling? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at http://www.backtothebreath.org/book.Visit www.backtothebreath.org for Breathwork and Meditation online private and group classes, 1-on-1 Life coaching and Career coaching, and a dose of joy and calm in your scattered, hurried, overly stressful existence.Please consider leaving a review for this podcast. Your good deed means the world.Follow on Instagram @back2thebreath

Welcome to the very first special guest episode of the Back to the Breath podcast where I talk with Arturo Gutierrez (follow on Instagram @r2_guti), the fitness instructor, fitness model and head of on demand video workouts who has a thing or two to say about the subjects that are near and dear to my heart. We talk about pursuing a calling, personal transformation, happiness, breathwork, Taco Bell, and many other things, and I was left to seriously rethink my infatuation with cheese puffs. Hope you enjoy, and don’t forget to review and/or spread the word about the podcast! Let’s turn each other’s visions into reality, shall we?Also… want to clear out your SH…stuff? Join the next LIVE ONLINE BREATHWORK+MEDITATION EXPERIENCE on October 18 at 11am Central. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.org.Are you pulled to finding and pursuing your calling? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at http://www.backtothebreath.org/book.Visit www.backtothebreath.org for Breathwork and Meditation online private and group classes, 1-on-1 Life coaching and Career coaching, and a dose of joy and calm in your scattered, hurried, overly stressful existence.Please consider leaving a review for this podcast. Your good deed means the world.Follow us on Instagram @back2thebreath

Let’s geek out on the tactical side of spiritual practice, meditation, and the things that are meant to catapult your consciousness into a happy place.Don’t forget to join the LIVE ONLINE BREATHWORK+MEDITATION EXPERIENCE on October 4 at 11am Central and literally be a part of history. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.org and use the discount code LIVEYOURPURPOSE to knock the $25 down to $10.Need a boost in finding and pursuing your calling? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at http://www.backtothebreath.org/book.Visit www.backtothebreath.org for Breathwork and Meditation private and group classes, 1-on-1 Life coaching and Career coaching, and a dose of joy and calm in your scattered, hurried, overly stressful existence.Please consider leaving a review for this podcast. Your good deed means the world.Follow on Instagram @back2thebreath

PARENTHOOD. Have you had the bounds of your sanity tested lately? How about the bounds of your love? #GRISTFORTHESPIRITUALMILLIf you’re a parent or think you might someday be one, this episode will make you…Want to clear out your SH…stuff? Join the LIVE ONLINE BREATHWORK+MEDITATION EXPERIENCE on October 4 at 11am Central. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.org and use the discount code LIVEYOURPURPOSE to knock the $25 down to $10.Need a boost in finding and pursuing your calling? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at http://www.backtothebreath.org/book.Visit www.backtothebreath.org for Breathwork and Meditation private and group classes, 1-on-1 Life coaching and Career coaching, and a dose of joy and calm in your scattered, hurried, overly stressful existence.Please consider leaving a review for this podcast. Your good deed means the world.Follow on Instagram @back2thebreath

Listen to this week’s episode if you want to hear the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. Plus we dive into listener questions including a deep dive into expanded states of consciousness.Be a part of HISTORY at the first ever LIVE ONLINE GROUP BREATHWORK + MEDITATION CLASS offered by Back to the Breath and facilitated by Mike Kavanagh on October 4 at 11am Central over Zoom. Sign up at www.backtothebreath.org and use the promo code LIVEYOURPURPOSE for 60% off. Breathwork and meditation together changed my life. If you’ve never experienced an intense breathwork session like this before, you don’t realize how transformative it can be for gaining clarity, for emotional detox and release, for healing from past traumas, for spiritual insight, the list goes on. If that sounds like a tall order, all I can say is try it for yourself and see what happens for you. I hope to see you there. Peace and love friends!

In this week's episode, we explore two paths to awakening. You gonna go the quick route or the slow one? Not so fast my friend...___________Feeling stuck and don’t know what your calling is? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book.*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath ***

It’s been some time since we had a heart-to-heart on this topic. A lot has changed since then. So let’s catch up. Peace and love, friends!P.S. Here’s the link to the book:www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath ***

Don't be fooled, this isn't a normal episode... just sharing a quick story.Watch the video I referenced in the story! You can watch at either of the links below (I believe the first takes you to the actual creator):http://urbandharma.org/dtube/dtube1/fly.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nT7HlssjikOr you can search "fly samurai meditation video."Trust me, it's worth the 3 minutes.Peace and love my friends!

Someone or something pushing your buttons? I think I might know what it is and what to do about it...______________________Feeling stuck and don’t know what your calling is? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book.*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath ***

It’s bonus content time. Won’t you treat yourself to a few minutes of meditation?

I know goose egg. (And so do you.) Sorry! But actually, I’m not sorry. It might just be the key to a simple state of inner freedom.______________________Feeling stuck and don’t know what your calling is? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book.*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath ***

Ready for a round of breathwork? Let’s talk mastering your emotions. Breathwork is a great way to go DEEP meditatively speaking, as well as to free stuck energy and clear and cleanse you emotionally, and heal from the various traumas that we accumulate as humans.Disclaimer: Listen to your body. Don't force it. If you have any physical or medical conditions, consult your doctor before doing breathwork. Only do breathwork lying or sitting down in a safe environment (e.g. never while driving or in the water or anywhere you could be in danger in the rare event you were to faint).******Feeling stuck and don’t know what your calling is? Get the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book. ***www.backtothebreathmeditation.com ***Instagram: @back2thebreath

It’s never all bad. Don’t let your mind convince you it is. We’ll just leave it at that for all you busy, happy cats out there. Peace and love my friends!MikeP.S. Don’t forget to buy the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book. If you do buy it, review it on Amazon and earn yourself 100,000 points in the game of life :)You can listen to this on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, on Google Podcasts, on Stitcher, on your favorite podcasting app, or at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com.*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath *** Facebook: www.facebook.com/BacktotheBreathMeditation/

It’s BONUS CONTENT TIME! Who doesn’t like a little bonus? In addition to our regularly scheduled content, we’ll just keep dropping some little surprises in here and there to keep you on your toes.Hope you enjoy!~MikeP.S. Don’t forget to buy the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book. If you do buy it, review it on Amazon and earn yourself 100,000 points in the game of life :)*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath *** Facebook: www.facebook.com/BacktotheBreathMeditation/

What is your most important thing in life? Want to make sure it happens, that it gets the attention it deserves? Me too. Can you spare 11 minutes and 32 seconds to talk about it? (Or 5 minutes and 16 seconds if you listen on 2x, you animal…) Let’s discuss.Peace and love my friends!MikeBuy the book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book. If you do buy it, review it on Amazon and earn yourself 100,000 points in the game of life :)*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath *** Facebook: www.facebook.com/BacktotheBreathMeditation/

Today we revisit the topic of listening for life’s callings (and doing what you love in life), in honor of the publication of my book What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love.Visit www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book to buy the book. (It’s an affiliate link to Amazon, little ways to help out!)If you do buy the book, review it on Amazon and earn yourself 100,000 points from me in the game of life :)Let’s get more people on the path of living their best lives. And especially YOU if you’re someone who feels called to shift directions in your livelihood.From the back of the book:What we do for work is a huge part of our lives. If we feel stuck as we grind it out at a job we don’t like, it can be a cause of tremendous stress and unhappiness. But if we are doing work we love, it can be a source of joy and fulfillment. This is the promise of pursuing a calling—of finding work that is true to who we are and what we love.In What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love, Mike Kavanagh offers an encouraging guide to finding and pursuing work that brings us a sense of purpose and passion. With empathy, humor, and insight, Kavanagh weaves together practical wisdom, an account of his own winding journey, and inspiring stories of real people who have taken the risk to follow their heart, to lead us on the path of pursuing work we love.Peace and love my friends!Mike*** Instagram: @back2thebreath *** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Facebook: www.facebook.com/BacktotheBreathMeditation/ ***

This is a very special episode because it contains the secret to happiness. A.k.a. inner freedom and loving life, baby. It’s no secret anymore since it’s in the title of the episode. And by the way, the new book is available: What Is Your Calling? The Journey to Find Work You Love. Check it out at www.backtothebreathmeditation.com/book. If you do buy the book, please review it on Amazon and earn yourself 50,000 karma points, good anywhere in the world currently accepting karma points.Peace and love my friends!Mike*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath *** Facebook: www.facebook.com/BacktotheBreathMeditation/

I felt inspired to create a little something different for you on top of this week’s normal episode. Bonus track! Hope you enjoy.Don’t forget to review and rate the podcast!Peace and love,Mike*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath *** Facebook: www.facebook.com/BacktotheBreathMeditation/ ***Music and words by Mike Kavanagh, Copyright 2020

It turns out I AM teachable after all. Today we dive into some of the most important lessons I’ve taken away from the pandemic and quarantine life... which brand of sweatpants can stand up to the rigors of 24-7 use, the calculus of how few showers you can get away with taking before offending your housemates, and many more.No not really. We go a touch deeper than that.I know I’ve learned some valuable stuff. I hope you’ve learned some stuff too. I mean, who doesn’t like stuff?Peace and love,Mike*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath *** Facebook: www.facebook.com/BacktotheBreathMeditation/ ***

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a human being meditating.Are they levitating? Maybe. Or maybe that’s just your eyesight going. Either way, I wouldn’t underestimate the power of the practice. We could use a few more superheroes like you with a calm mind, a good heart and a joyful vibe. It’s rarer than people who can flip over cars with their muscles.Peace and love,Mike*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath

This isn’t your ordinary school. No homework. No tests. No recess or pizza day. Just 17 minutes on the lost art of feelin’ good.If you haven’t had a chance to review the podcast, one way is to scroll to the bottom of the episodes for this show in the Podcasts app on an iPhone and click the button “Write a Review.” Then type some sweet nothings into your phone and click send, and watch as the karma instantly showers you with euphoric feel good hormones.Peace and love,Mike*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath

Is there something about your life you want to change? A habit you want to start or one you want to break? Something you know would make your life better? Me too. Let’s do it.Feel the magic of this episode in catalyzing your change NOW.Don’t believe me? Then don’t bother listening. But if you think it’s possible, things are about to get interesting…Peace and love,Mike*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath *** Facebook: www.facebook.com/BacktotheBreathMeditation/ ***

Do you have a sense of purpose when it comes to your life's work? What is your life about?One-third of people's waking hours (sometimes 50% or more) are spent at work. Truly enjoying what you do and what you’re about is so important for living your best life. In this Part 2 episode, we explore this topic and we get tactical… looking at some practical ways you can figure out the answers to some of your most important questions.Peace and love,Mike*** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath

Work is a huge part of our lives. If we’re doing what we love, it can be a source of real joy and fulfillment. If we’re like the 70% of people who don’t like their jobs, it can drain us of vital energy and leave us stressed and depressed. In this episode and the next, we’ll dive into the importance of finding work that brings us a sense of purpose and passion, and dig into some practical ways to discover your calling. Peace and love, Mike *** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath

Our well-being is impacted by how we spend our time and attention. It matters on the big scale, such as what our lives are about. And it matters on the smaller scale, such as our daily rituals that make or break our happiness and energy levels. Today I'm sharing a few things that have been most important to me. Peace and love, Mike *** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath

Welcome to the first episode of the Back to the Breath Podcast, a show dedicated to personal transformation, healthy living and spiritual growth. Each week we will dive deep on topics of mind, body and spirit to help you live your best life. We’ll talk about training your mind and body, approaches to optimize your health and well-being, the importance of doing what you love and living a life of purpose, healing, spirituality, and many, many more topics.I’m kicking off the podcast with a personal episode, where I share some of the insights and realizations that most shaped the trajectory of my life— from the simple to the profound.And of course if you enjoy this and any future episodes, I would greatly appreciate your support by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast! Thank you my friends!Peace and love, Mike *** www.backtothebreathmeditation.com *** Instagram: @back2thebreath