“My life is my message.”
—Mahatma Gandhi
Keeping it real…
Since I began this journey almost two decades ago, pursuing a career in writing and speaking, it has surpassed all my original dreams and expectations. From founding The Kindness Center and securing book deals to teaching wellness programs at schools and businesses, and even sharing stages with renowned spiritual teachers, I feel incredibly blessed that my work has reached people around the world. Now, as I travel less and focus on mentoring those navigating midlife, I am more grateful than ever for the opportunities I’ve been given.
However, my career highlights don’t tell the whole story. In truth, my real-life resume is far from perfect; it also includes divorce, depression, lost friendships, epic failures, ongoing guilt over my father’s suicide, an existential crash and burn in my 40s, finally confronting childhood trauma at 50, and ultimately, with the guidance of shamanic healers (I’ll spare you the crazy details), cutting ties with a dark family lineage, and even adopting a new last name.
So, if you’re looking for a know-it-all guru with a picture-perfect life, you’ve come to the wrong place. But if you want to work with someone who’s walked through darkness and can still hold a light, will have your back during tough times, genuinely cares about your happiness, and knows how to turn midlife mayhem into positive change, I’m your guy.
In short, this work is deeply personal to me because I’ve been there. And although I’ll admit that life can be hard, I’ve also learned that it doesn’t have to harden your heart. So, if you’ve been struggling and want to explore a new path forward, please reach out—I would love to show you what’s possible and that your best is yet to come.
Professional Bio
Michael Bodhi is a bestselling author, teacher, mental health advocate, and speaker. He has delivered presentations to hundreds of thousands, taught wellness strategies across various businesses and organizations, and led numerous self-empowerment events. Additionally, his work has had a significant impact on educators and students by teaching an award-winning kindness curriculum in schools throughout New England.
Following the release of his first book, “Am I Being Kind: How Asking One Simple Question Can Change Your Life and Your World” (Hay House, 2010), Michael began teaching his ideas globally. Over the next several years, he toured with the legendary Louise Hay, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Brian Weiss, M.D., and several other prominent authors and speakers. He published two additional books in 2013 and 2018, followed by extensive speaking tours across the U.S. and Canada.
In 2021, Michael began an unexpected journey, traveling and working alongside shamans and medicine women. After two years of deep healing and transformation, his teacher gave him the chance to release a painful past and troubled family history. The outcome was a new last name—Bodhi (pronounced Boh-dee, meaning “awakening” in Sanskrit)—and an invitation to mentor others, especially those facing struggles in midlife. This mission now lies at the heart of his work, offering one-on-one guidance to individuals seeking greater peace and fulfillment in the second half of life.
Michael lives in Maine, where he continues to write, teach, and develop new programs that ease the pressure of living in today’s complex world.
Published Books:
Am I being kind: how asking one simple question can change your life and your world (Hay House Publishing, 2010)
The Radical Practice of Loving Everyone: A four-legged approach to enlightenment (Hay House Publishing, 2013)
Truth Over Shame: Rising above the stigma of depression (Kind Publishing, 2018)
New book coming in 2026
