Inner Freedom Podcast

Mike Kavanagh
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Stories and conversations about true personal transformation, awakening, and living your life's purpose. Hosted and produced by author and coach Mike Kavanagh. Be sure to check out Mike's latest audiobook called:SPIRITUAL WAYFINDERS: The Audio Documentary. True Stories of Awakening and Transformation. Available anywhere that sells audiobooks and at https://www.mikekav.com."Spiritual Wayfinders is a moving audio documentary about purpose, awakening, and the transformative power of the human spirit."Book description:In Spiritual Wayfinders, Mike Kavanagh tells his story of healing and spiritual transformation after a spontaneous awakening ushered in an unexpected phase of darkness and profound personal struggle. Along the way, he is joined by six people who share their own unscripted true stories of spiritual transformation — stories that include near death experiences, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, overcoming life-threatening illness, deep meditative practices, and more.

  1. 4D AGO

    Choosing the Right Stranger to Join My Experiment - Quest Ep 3

    I WANT YOUR INPUT! Who would make the ideal candidate for Quest and what kind of transformation would you most want to see? Visit me on YouTube and... 1. Tell me in the comments OR 2. Go to my community tab and answer the survey (Or both!) Here's the link: https://youtu.be/fJXWqfrn_LA In this week’s episode of The Making of Quest (TMOQ), I experienced a significant turn of events. It’s exciting AND it introduces a new problem… one that I genuinely want your help solving. Hence my request for input. If you’re new here, welcome to The Making of Quest. This is my living documentary series about my attempts to launch a documentary coaching series on YouTube called QUEST. QUEST is a real-time life experiment where I’m inviting someone from the internet to join me on a journey of personal transformation. But even more than that, The Making of Quest is a series about building a life aligned with your calling. If you feel called to join us on this ride, welcome to the Fellowship. If you want to catch up, you can watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6VuNi3Axd9ZJe9ClJnyhn682wq5Kmnxf Episode 1 — I need the right person for this. Episode 2 — I Asked the Internet to Join My Life Experiment Episode 3 — Choosing a Stranger to Join My Personal Growth Experiment QUEST I’ve decided to leave the window to apply for Quest open for a little while longer. If you’ve been on the fence waiting for your moment, this may be your last chance. You can apply here: https://www.mikekav.com/ My guest today, A.K.A. “Fall Guy,” is Ninad Athale, M.D. I owe him many thanks for his appearance and his contribution. Methinks he’ll be back again. Despite the utter lack of compensation or incentive for doing so. Now that’s altruism. If you’re on your own Quest, or you feel called in the direction of something you aren’t yet fully living, I’d love to stay connected. If you feel called to join my email list, you can find that at: https://www.mikekav.com May you walk your path with courage! 🙏🏼 For the journey, Mike P.S. Don’t be a stranger. I’m a real human being. I actually talk to people. And I’m on a real mission. My calling is to help people find and live their true path. That’s what all of this is about. Start the full TMOQ series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6VuNi3Axd9ZJe9ClJnyhn682wq5Kmnxf All my other creations live here: https://www.mikekav.com Time stamps: 00:00 39 Second Recap 00:39 Jerry and Renee 01:48 Fall guy 03:56 25,000 Foot Thoughts 06:11 The Big Decision

    7 min

  2. MAR 20

    I Asked The Internet to Join My Experiment - Quest Ep. 2

    You are a founding listener of The Making of Quest. Welcome to The Fellowship. I bow down to thee. This was originally made for video. You can watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/iBLT2SZcFis If you’re new to Quest, this is a living documentary series about building a life aligned with your calling. I left my corporate job 5 months ago and I’m living off savings. My main goal right now is to launch Quest, a documentary coaching series following a real person’s transformation. I am looking for one Wayfinder to step into Quest. In the first episode, I started putting out the call. I posted about it on YouTube. I reached out to a few contacts. Episode 1 ended with one person responding “maybe.” This week in episode 2, I check back in on my applicant pool. And it forces me to grapple with the stark possibility that I may fail… and fail early… and fail very publicly. We call that “making mom proud.” Here’s the truth. My financial runway depletes by the day. This is real life. This matters to me more than you can imagine. I’ll share more in the future, but there’s history here. So join me on the journey. Subscribe and enable notifications so you don’t miss the updates. Or my email newsletter is a good place to stay in the loop: https://www.mikekav.com Oh yeah, and at the time I’m writing this, applications for Quest are still open. For how long? I still don’t know. If you’re feeling “Quest curious” though, I wouldn’t wait forever to apply. You never know what destiny has in store. Here's the link to the application: https://www.mikekav.com/ May you walk your path with courage! 🙏🏼 For the journey, Mike Want to follow Jesse? https://substack.com/@jessedavis203904 https://www.instagram.com/sym_plex P.S. This is the same Jesse who shared his incredible story of his near death experience in my audiobook Spiritual Wayfinders.  Time Stamps: 00:00 Previously on The Making of Quest 00:46 Applications to Quest 01:25 Why this matters to Mike 02:22 The Dip 03:47 Jesse 06:34 Mike's failures 08:18 Latest Update

    9 min

  3. MAR 13

    I Need the Right Person for This - The Making of Quest Ep. 1

    You are a founding viewer/listener of The Making of Quest (TMOQ). Welcome to The Fellowship.  The best way to consume TMOQ is on YouTube here:  The Making of Quest - On YouTube But since I have a passion for audio and since you're already here, we're going with it. Since you're new here (it's episode 1, everyone is), let me tell you about this series. The Making of Quest (TMOQ), is a living documentary series about building a life aligned with your calling. I left my corporate job 5 months ago and I’m living off savings. I am attempting to create and launch Quest, a documentary coaching series following a real person’s transformation. I'm documenting my own journey creating it here on The Making of Quest. I am currently looking for one Wayfinder to step into Quest. If you are interested in being considered, apply here: https://www.mikekav.com/opportunity Join the Fellowship by subscribing on YouTube. You can also stay in the loop via my email list. https://www.mikekav.com The show begins now. May you walk your path with courage! 🙏🏼 For the journey, Mike Watch the full Making of Quest series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6VuNi3Axd9ZJe9ClJnyhn682wq5Kmnxf Want to follow Maria? IG, TikTok, Facebook: @momshungrykitchen YouTube:  ⁨ @momshungrykitchen5

    9 min

  4. 12/06/2025

    Make That Thing You've Been Avoiding

    This one's a YouTube video. Click here to watch. Spiritual Wayfinders: The Audio Documentary. True Stories of Awakening and Transformation On Spotify: Here (free if you have a premium subscription) On Audible / everywhere else: https://www.mikekav.com/ Check out Jesse Davis' amazing work and story here: http://Jessedavispmp.substack.com Listen to Heavyweight, episode #12, "Jesse" here: On Spotify: Here On Apple Podcasts:  Here I think it's one of the best podcast episodes ever made. There's something pulling at you, isn't there? A creative project. A piece of art. A channel you want to start. Something that won't quite let you go. But you're not doing it. Maybe because it feels vulnerable. Maybe because you can't see how it will "succeed." A couple years ago, I followed one of those callings. I spent more money making it than I've ever earned back. By commercial standards, it wasn't a success. But that's not why I'm telling you this story. In this short message, I share what actually happened when I followed that call - and why the reason you're meant to create that thing probably has nothing to do with the reasons you think. This is your catalyst moment. Whatever's been pulling at you - it's time.

    4 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    The Leap of Faith That Changes Everything

    You can feel it — something deep inside you knows a new chapter is calling. You’ve released so much of the past… and now life is asking you to take one bold step forward — even before you can see the next one. This is a spontaneous intuitive message for anyone standing at the edge of transformation, ready to live the life your soul came here to live. 🎧 Take a breath. Watch. Feel. ------- Youtube Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/CMDWzT-A3Rc

    3 min
  6. No Past or Future for 30 Days | A Midlife Breakthrough

    10/12/2025

    No Past or Future for 30 Days | A Midlife Breakthrough

    What happens when you give up past and future completely... no goals, no plans, no attention on anything other than right here, right now for 30 days? And what happens when you do that when you're out of work and you have no idea what's next?  This is the real life story of Mike's experiment following a midlife breakthrough.  Watch the YouTube video version here: https://youtu.be/2yFS8Lky29s

    8 min

  7. 05/19/2025

    The Unexpected Gift from My Dying Friend

    This is a video episode. I encourage you to watch it on YouTube here.  ... When I received the call that one of my closest friends from college, John, was dying and unable to speak, I thought I'd never talk to him again. What happened next defied all explanation and changed how I view life, death, and the connections that transcend both. This is the true story of a profound experience that just recently occurred in my life.  I'm sharing this deeply personal story because it contains universal truths about friendship, being present for those we love, and the mysterious ways we remain connected beyond what we can explain. Your life is filled with synchronicities that are here to lead you to a life you never imagined if you open, trust, and receive. This experience taught me lessons I'll carry forever.  Special thanks to John’s family for their blessing to share this story. Thank you also to hospice nurses and hospice care workers everywhere for the beautiful work you do. If this resonated with you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it.

    20 min

  8. 04/30/2025

    Soul Teller, Story Teller - Mike & Tammi Reunite after Spiritual Wayfinders

    This episode is like no other. It features the famous Tammi Janel, contributor to Spiritual Wayfinders and wonderful bestower of wisdom and joy.  It also features an uncanny, perfectly timed cameo from a certain wildlife creature, the magic of which you will only fully understand if you have listened to Spiritual Wayfinders. If you feel like you're missing out on the inside joke, you can find Spiritual Wayfinders anywhere that sells audiobooks or at spiritualwayfinders.org Peace and love, Mike

    40 min
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Stories and conversations about true personal transformation, awakening, and living your life's purpose. Hosted and produced by author and coach Mike Kavanagh. Be sure to check out Mike's latest audiobook called:SPIRITUAL WAYFINDERS: The Audio Documentary. True Stories of Awakening and Transformation. Available anywhere that sells audiobooks and at https://www.mikekav.com."Spiritual Wayfinders is a moving audio documentary about purpose, awakening, and the transformative power of the human spirit."Book description:In Spiritual Wayfinders, Mike Kavanagh tells his story of healing and spiritual transformation after a spontaneous awakening ushered in an unexpected phase of darkness and profound personal struggle. Along the way, he is joined by six people who share their own unscripted true stories of spiritual transformation — stories that include near death experiences, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, overcoming life-threatening illness, deep meditative practices, and more.

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  • Creator
    Mike Kavanagh
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mike Kavanagh
  • Show Website
    Inner Freedom Podcast