➡️ In this jaw-dropping episode, former hustler for organized crime, Michael Swerdloff, reveals his unprecedented transformation from violent mobster to spiritual healer. Part of a notorious crime family in New Jersey, he spent a decade running credit card scams, cocaine heists, and violent operations that landed most of his associates in federal prison.
Once a man who plotted murder-suicide against his girlfriend and faced a mental institution, Michael's early life was defined by darkness. Growing up with a misogynistic father and a sociopathic brother who became a mob strong-arm and once held a .45 to his head, Michael's path seemed predetermined.
But after surviving multiple attempts on his life and hitting rock bottom, one unexpected discovery changed everything. The simple daily practice he stumbled upon in a small bookstore would transform him from a violent criminal into a force for healing.
00:00 From Mobster to Reiki Master: Meet Michael Swerdloff
03:00 Wolves at Home: Growing Up with a Violent Brother
06:19 The Good Kid Who Turned Dark
10:33 Gun to My Head: My Brother's Warning
11:14 "I Was Smarter Than All of Them": Manipulating the Mob
19:03 The $25K Cocaine Heist Gone Wrong
20:20 Credit Card Scams: Why the Secret Service Got Involved
21:11 Rock Bottom: Planning Murder-Suicide
23:03 "I Never Want Anyone to Control Me Again"
25:18 Skeptic's Guide to Reiki: Live Demonstration
29:29 "Jaded People Make the Best Friends"
30:46 Forgiving an Unforgivable Brother
33:38 Mission: Transform Masculinity
34:10 Simple Daily Practice That Changes Lives
34:49 The Book: Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters
Featured in his new book 'Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters,' Michael's story shows that no matter how dark your past, change is always possible.
📚 Featured Book: 'Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters ' - https://www.michaelswerdloff.com/raised-by-wolves-possibly-monsters-healthy-masculinity/
📲 Connect with Michael Swerdloff: https://www.michaelswerdloff.com/
⭐️ Subscribe for More Transformational Stories: www.youtube.com/@UCsRyuQWlLAYzM4IyJlF2IWQ
#MobStories #TrueCrime #ExMobster #MafiaStories #OrganizedCrime #CriminalReform #Redemption #SecondChances #PersonalTransformation #LifeChanging #SpiritualJourney #MeditationTransformation #InnerHealing #MindsetShift #TransformationStory #Reiki #ReikiHealing #EnergyHealing #Meditation #HolisticHealing #AlternativeHealing #WellnessJourney #MentalHealthJourney #TraumaHealing #PTSD #Recovery #SobrietyJourney #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #MensHealth #MasculinityDiscussion #ToxicMasculinity #MensWellness #MensWork #MensHealing #MensGroups #LifeCoach #Counselor #Therapist #HealingPractitioner #CommunityLeader #Motivational #PersonalDevelopment #RaisedByWolves #NewBook #AuthorInterview #BookRelease #MustRead #TrueCrimeBooks #MemoirBooks #PodcastInterview #PodcastGuest #NewPodcast #PodcastEpisode #Storytelling #RealStories #Inspiration #MustListen #PowerfulStory #Inspirational #LifeLessons #NeverTooLate #ChangeIsPossible #HumanPotential
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Ridiculous History
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.