Rewriting Life: How Ayurveda and Meditation Paved a Way to Peace with Michael Green

About Our Guest: Michael Green is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner from the Southern California University of Health Sciences. He completed his meditation teacher training at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) and is a certified mindfulness teacher through the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA). Michael has studied and practiced various meditation techniques, including Vipassana and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Currently based in Ubud, Bali, Michael integrates Ayurveda, mindfulness, and the dharma in his practice to help individuals achieve holistic wellness. Find more about Michael at clearlight.me and follow his work on Substack and Telegram. Key Moments: [00:42] - Michael shares his “From the Ashes” story, beginning with his transformative Vipassana retreat in 2007. [03:30] - Discussing the impact of Vipassana on his life and the concept of mindfulness. [08:20] - Michael's transition from writing to Ayurveda and the pivotal moments of change during the COVID-19 pandemic. [13:47] - Valerie and Michael discuss starting over and overcoming the sunken cost fallacy. [18:23] - The shift in motivation from personal success to service-oriented goals. [21:25] - Exploring the meaning of “making it” and the motivations behind creative and professional endeavors. [26:11] - The role of compassion in Ayurveda and its impact on personal and professional growth. [33:45] - Balancing trust and practicality in achieving goals. [45:39] - The connection between mental health, physical health, and Ayurvedic practices. [53:26] - Addressing generational differences in perceptions of mental health and client interactions.   Connect with Michael Green: Michael Green's Website Michael's Substack Michael's Telegram Channel   Book a Connection & Clarity Call with Valerie Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "From the Ashes." If you enjoyed today's conversation and want to take a step towards living your best life, don't forget to schedule your free 30-minute Connection & Clarity call with me. Stay inspired and keep rising!   More about Valerie Beck & From the Ashes: Intrepid Wellness Website Instagram: @intrepidwellness.val YouTube: @intrepidwellness562 Join our E-mail List   Thanks for tuning in! If you would like to leave feedback, please e-mail me at [email protected]