John Mackey is the visionary founder of Whole Foods Market, one of the world’s largest natural and organic foods retailers, which he sold to Amazon in 2017. Now leading Love.Life, his wellness-focused venture, John has spent over four decades studying consciousness, spirituality, and what it means to live an awakened life. A student of A Course in Miracles for 41 years, he recently shared his remarkable journey in his memoir “The Whole Story.” In this profound conversation, John reveals the spiritual principles that transformed his relationship with failure, rejection, and his own ego—turning them into the very forces that fueled his extraordinary success.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why John’s inner voice told him his future wife was “more conscious” than him on their first date—and how learning to trust that voice changed everything

• The “Old Bob” technique: How naming and befriending your ego transforms it from your worst enemy into a manageable backseat passenger

• Why you’re guaranteed to make every mistake twice (and why that’s actually perfect for your growth)

• The simple daily test that reveals whether you’re expanding toward your purpose or contracting away from it

• How rejection becomes “redirection” when you understand you’re planting seeds that may bloom years later

• Why taking full responsibility for your life as “your dream” unlocks miraculous synchronicities and connections

• The morning ritual that keeps you grounded and heart-centered no matter how chaotic your day becomes

• How to love yourself unconditionally while maintaining the highest standards—without the self-criticism that cripples most high achievers

The path to greatness isn’t about avoiding obstacles—it’s about alchemizing them into wisdom, strength, and deeper love. John Mackey’s journey from a young entrepreneur plagued by self-doubt to a conscious leader who built one of America’s most beloved companies proves that your greatest challenges can become your most powerful teachers. Listen to the full episode to discover how to transform your inner world and create the life your soul is calling you to live.

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Website: https://love.life/
Instagram: @iamjohnmackey

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