About Michael

Michael Bodhi is a bestselling author, teacher, professional speaker, and human connection specialist. He has delivered presentations to hundreds of thousands of people, taught wellness strategies in various businesses and organizations, and led numerous self-empowerment events, focusing on the social, emotional, and career benefits of adopting a more compassionate way of living. His work has also greatly impacted educators and students by incorporating 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 additional books in 2013 and 2018, followed by extensive speaking and media tours across the U.S. and Canada.

In 2021, Michael began an unexpected two-year journey of traveling and working with shamanic healers and medicine women. This experience led not only to personal transformation but also to new insights into interconnectedness and how to heal emotional wounds from the past. These teachings, among others, now play a key role in his work, providing strategies that strengthen relationships, enhance career satisfaction, and foster a deeper sense of purpose through a more heart-centered approach to life.

Michael lives on the coast of Maine, where he continues to write, teach, and develop new programs that ease the pressure of living in today’s complex world. You can reach him directly at michael@michaelbodhi.com.

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)

Recent Published Work:

Foreword for: Elevated Resilience: Rising strong through life’s challenges (Big Moose Publishing 2025)

Please note: All publications, interviews, media appearances, etc., before 2023 were under Michael’s former last name, Chase.

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Keeping it real…

Since I began this adventure two decades ago, it has surpassed all my original dreams and expectations. From founding The Kindness Center and landing book deals to teaching wellness strategies at schools and businesses, and even sharing stages with renowned authors and spiritual teachers, I feel incredibly blessed that my work has reached people worldwide.

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, epic business failures, and an avalanche of mistakes. I’ve burned through a few therapists, experienced an existential crisis in my 40s, finally confronted childhood trauma at 50, and, with the guidance of shamanic healers and a few wise medicine women (I’ll spare you the crazy details), ultimately broke free from a dark family history and even changed my last name.

So, if you’re looking for a know-it-all guru with a perfect life, you’ve come to the wrong place. But if you want to work with someone who sees you with empathy and understanding, keeps things real, has your back during tough times, is slightly addicted to caramel lattes, and most importantly, knows how to turn a painful past into positive change, I’m your guy.

Simply put, this work is deeply personal to me because I’ve been there. And although I’ll admit that life can be hard at times, 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.