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Wisdom vs. intelligence: The two kinds of smarts you can’t succeed without

An intelligent person, as the saying goes, knows what to say. A wise one knows whether or not to say it.

Wisdom vs. intelligence isn’t a battle of life experience vs. book smarts. It’s about knowing the difference between processing information and applying it with judgment.

Don’t fret, though. People mix them up all the time. That’s how you end up with Ph.D.s who can’t parallel park and old souls who can’t do basic math. Spoiler alert: Nope.

Intelligence gathers facts. Wisdom filters t...

WILDFIT vs. Ozempic: The truth Big Pharma won’t tell you

Mindvalley family,

Let’s talk about something that could change your life.

Right now, millions of people are turning to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro to lose weight. The promise? A simple injection that curbs your appetite, melts away fat, and makes cravings disappear. Sounds amazing, right?

I thought so, too. Until I interviewed this man last night. 

The interview is live on YouTube. It’s 25 minutes long and truly worth a watch. 

Ozempic/GLP-1 vs. WILDFIT: Tric...

Out-of-body experience: The science and spirituality of leaving your body—plus 7 expert-backed steps to activate it

Ever had a moment when you’re floating outside your body, watching yourself from above? That’s an out-of-body experience (OBE).

People have reported OBEs for centuries, often experiencing them during meditation, near-death experiences (NDEs), or at the precipice of sleep. Spiritual tribes would call it “the soul leaving the body,” while many scientific communities tend to call it “a trick of the brain.” 

So, which is it? And more importantly, can you have one on purpose?

Yes, according ...

Shamanic meditation: 5 expert-backed techniques that unleash your inner healer

A steady drumbeat. The crackle of a fire. Shadows flickering on cave walls as a figure sways, eyes closed, body seemingly swaying to the cues of an invisible force.

These are snapshots of what shamanic meditation may have looked like in the early days of humankind. Though the look and feel of it have changed with every cultural take on it, the practice’s essence remains the same. 

Whether through drumming, breathwork, or guided journeys, it continues to pull back the veil on a world beyond...

Marina Gerner’s award-winning book on the billion-dollar femtech industry no one talks about

Vagina.

A six-letter word with the power to leave even the bravest of braves speechless.

It certainly caught Marina Gerner’s attention—just not for the reasons you’d expect. As an award-winning journalist, she’d covered everything from economics to technology, but nothing prepared her for the giant, blinking, neon-lit blind spot in women’s healthcare.

It started with a simple discovery: a smart bra designed to detect heart disease in women. A groundbreaking innovation, yet no one wanted...

FAFO parenting is the no-nonsense approach taking over TikTok, but does it go too far?

Let’s say your child refuses to wear a coat even though the weather is colder than Cinderella’s stepmother’s heart. Or your teen constantly forgets to charge their phone. Or your newly working adult child blows through their first paycheck.

What would you do?

Sure, many of us would likely have the reaction of a boiling kettle. But what if we leaned into FAFO parenting? We let them… well, you know, “f*ck around and find out.”

The thing is, sometimes the most effective teachers are a wind...

The types of fasting proven to boost metabolism, burn fat, and sharpen focus

We’ve been conditioned to believe the body must be constantly fed. But the real secret to energy, longevity, and metabolic health lies in when you eat, not just what you eat. The types of fasting practiced for centuries—once the province of monks and mystics—are now the favored pursuit of the health-conscious, the biohackers, the age-defiers.

It’s “one of the most powerful but also easiest tools to transform body and mind,” as Ronan Diego, a holistic health mentor, highlights in his Beyond Fa...

Jo-Ann Finkelstein’s award-winning book reveals the hidden sexism girls face and how parents can help

Sexism is everywhere.

In school. In boardrooms. And in bedtime stories.

Who hasn’t heard a tale (or two) of the princess needing rescue? Or the guy in the meeting repeating what a woman just said—only louder? Or the teacher calling on the boys first because they “speak with more confidence”?

“Girls constantly get messages that make them feel unseen, unheard, or not taken seriously,” says clinical psychologist Jo-Ann Finkelstein, Ph.D., in a sit-down with Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani on the Mi...

How I lost fat, gained energy, and reversed aging—without exercise

Losing weight isn’t about willpower or exercise—it’s about rewiring your relationship with food. And today, I have incredible news: WILDFIT is now included for free in Mindvalley Membership.

A big announcement for the Mindvalley community

Every year, we improve and expand Mindvalley Membership to make it the most valuable personal transformation platform on the planet.

And today, I’m excited to share one of the biggest health upgrades we’ve ever made.

WILDFIT—our premium $800 health ...

How ex-Broadway alum Emily Fletcher went from center stage to centering minds with her meditation empire

If you think all meditation teachers float through life in a blissed-out haze, Emily Fletcher is here to prove you wrong.

This native of Tallahassee, Florida, and meditation master behind Ziva Meditation is a hundred percent presence, zero pretenses.

If you’re wondering why she has the “rizz” of a Broadway star, that’s because she was one. For a decade, she built her career performing in classics like Chicago, The Producers, and A Chorus Line. Night after night she went, until burnout kick...