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Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and Resilience Through Kintsugi Wisdom

Michael OBrien | Mindfulness & Resilience Coach

What if I told you that healing isn’t about returning to who you were? Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and Resilience Through Kintsugi Wisdom gives you the support you need to heal, develop a personal growth mindset, and embrace who you are becoming. Inspired by the Japanese art of “Golden Repair,” Kintsugi teaches us that even when life breaks us, we can rebuild—stronger, wiser, and more beautiful than before. Listen to discover how to: Overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and

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27:15

#320 | What a Silent Meditation Retreat Is Really...

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2026/01/14

Wondering what a silent retreat is really like — and whether it might be right for you?In this insightful episode, Michael shares his first‑hand experience attending a seven‑day silent retreat to begin the new year. He breaks down what silent retreats are, who they are and aren’t for, what to expect, practical dos and don’ts, and why this kind of contemplative practice can be a powerful tool for navigating life’s uncertainties with more presence, resilience, and grace.Discover how silence can become

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#319 | Microdose Meditation: See Stress Through a...

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2026/01/12

What do milkshakes and stress have in common? More than you might think.In this gentle microdose meditation, Michael uses an intriguing milkshake study to help you see how your mindset shapes your experience of stress. Just as participants in a study perceived identical milkshakes differently based on expectations, we too can reshape how we experience stressful moments — not by changing the stress itself, but by changing how we see it.Discover how perception influences your emotional and physical

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09:18

#318 | The Secret to a Fulfilling, Happy, & Resilient...

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2026/01/09

What if the secret to a truly fulfilling and happy life wasn’t a guru’s formula — but the humble wisdom of someone who simply lived it every day?In this heart‑felt episode, Michael reflects on a recent trip to visit his 89‑year‑old dad and asks him a life‑defining question: What advice would you give on how to create a happy, fulfilling life? What his dad says — and how he lives it — cuts straight through the noise of trends, optimization hacks, and New Year’s resolutions to reveal what really

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#317 | Claude Silver on Belonging, Leadership &...

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2026/01/07

What if the secret to transforming workplace culture and leadership isn't in being the smartest person in the room—but in being the most human? Chief Heart Officer Claude Silver says it's time to lead with heart, not hierarchy.In today’s high-stress, fast-paced work environments, many professionals feel disconnected, burned out, or afraid to show up as their true selves. This episode offers a powerful reframe: emotional fluency, heart-led leadership, and true belonging at work aren’t soft

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#316 | Om Shanti Shanti Shanti: A Invitation for...

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2026/01/05

Are you crossing into a new season of life—and wondering how to do it with more peace and clarity?In this first Monday of the new year, Michael shares a grounding meditation and reflection to help you step into 2026 with intention. Using the ancient mantra Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti, this episode guides you across the symbolic bridge from the past to the future—making space for peace amidst external noise, inner tension, and uncertainty.Discover a powerful mantra to invite peace on all

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#315 | The Problem with The One Word Trend and a More...

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2026/01/02

Is one word enough to shape your entire year—or is there a better way to show up with purpose in 2026?In this insightful New Year’s episode, Michael explores the popular practice of choosing a single “word of the year” and why it may be too limiting for the complexity of real life. Through personal reflection, mindfulness principles, and a touch of humor, he offers a more compassionate, grounded alternative that helps you return to center—again and again—as life unfolds unpredictably.Learn the

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#314 | How Tollhouse Cookies Will Change Your...

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2025/12/31

What if your recipe for 2026 didn’t come from an influencer—but from your own messy, delicious, real-life wisdom?In this warm and thoughtful New Year’s Eve episode, Michael offers a refreshing alternative to the typical goal-setting frenzy: a metaphor of baking cookies. With humor and heart, he shares why crafting your own “recipe for life” might just be the best way to welcome a new year—especially when the world keeps shouting at you to be a whole new you.Discover why someone else’s formula for

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#313 | A Microdose Meditation for More Mindfulness...

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2025/12/29

What if stillness—just as you are—is exactly what your nervous system needs today?In a world that rewards constant doing, it’s easy to forget the quiet power of simply being. In this short guided meditation, Michael invites you to pause, soften, and settle into presence without needing to fix, change, or push anything away. Whether you're recovering from stress, trauma, or just a busy day, this practice offers a gentle space to reconnect with yourself.Experience a moment of peace without pressure or

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#312 | So, You Want to Create an App??? A lesson of...

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2025/12/26

What do you do when something you poured your heart into doesn’t go the way you dreamed—but still changes lives?In this honest, heartfelt episode, Michael shares a major update about the Pause, Breathe, Reflect app and the pivot he’s making as we head into 2026. After three years of building something meaningful in the mindfulness space, he reveals why the app will now be free, what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how the community can continue practicing together in new ways.Understand the

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#311 | Before You Plan 2026, Do This One Thing First...

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2025/12/24

What if doing nothing was actually the most powerful thing you could do this holiday season?As the year winds down and life speeds up, it's easy to stay stuck in checklist mode—rushing, doing, pushing. But in this thoughtful Christmas-week episode, Michael invites you to pause, reflect, and consider the overlooked value of stillness. Using mindfulness, a lens of resilience, and even a metaphor from the human eye, he reminds us that clarity often comes not when we’re grinding—but when we create space

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#309 | Honoring Rob Reiner / Have Fun Storming the...

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2025/12/19

What if bravery looked less like battle—and more like pursuing love, even when it feels uncertain?In this special microdose meditation, Michael honors the late Rob Reiner with a heartfelt reflection on courage, compassion, and the pursuit of true love. Inspired by a line from The Princess Bride, this practice invites you to explore the emotional “castles” in your life—the guarded places where vulnerability lives—and to move forward with openness and presence.Cultivate emotional bravery without

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#310 | Tonglen Microdose Meditation for a Heavy...

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2025/12/18

How do we bring light into a world that feels so dark?With rising violence and ongoing global grief, many of us are searching for ways to cope, to heal, and to respond with more compassion. In this deeply calming episode, Michael guides a Tonglen meditation—a practice rooted in transforming suffering into loving-kindness—to help us move through heavy emotions with presence and care.Learn how to work with difficult emotions without bypassing them.Discover the power of Tonglen to transform pain into

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#308 | The Power of Questions: How to Live Mindfully,...

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2025/12/17

What if the path to healing isn’t about finding the right answers—but asking the right questions?In this deeply inspiring conversation, Michael reconnects with Brianna Greenspan—author, advocate, and chronic illness warrior—who shares how powerful self-reflective questions can create radical shifts in our healing journeys. Through her new book,The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness, Brianna offers a compassionate framework for building identity, resilience, and hope—even in the face of

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#307 | A Courage Building Mindfulness and Resilience...

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2025/12/15

What if courage wasn’t something you had to chase—but something already within you, just waiting to be remembered?In today’s microdose meditation, Michael guides you through a short but powerful practice to help you connect with your inner courage. Perfect for moments of self-doubt, fear, or transition, this mindful pause will help you ground your breath and your bravery—no matter what lies ahead.Learn a calming mantra to steady your nerves and tap into your strength.Discover how to use the breath

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#306 | How to Mindfully Get Back Up After You've...

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2025/12/12

Have you ever wondered if it’s time to try again—or if it’s wiser to walk away?In this episode, Michael shares two life-altering bike crashes and the deeper message behind the common advice to "just get back on the bike." Through personal experience, he explores how fear, trauma, and discernment shape our decisions to start over—whether it's in relationships, careers, or healing. This isn’t about hustle or heroics—it’s about mindful courage.Understand the difference between fear and intuition when

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#305 | Why Joy, Mindfulness and Resilience Matters in...

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2025/12/10

What if joy isn’t just a feeling—but a radical act of resistance in times of chaos?In a world filled with uncertainty, division, and personal adversity, many of us feel guilty for experiencing joy. This episode explores how joy can actually be a powerful force for healing, connection, and resilience. Artist and cyclist Lisa Congdon shares how she reclaims joy despite pain, including recovering from double knee replacements and navigating public vulnerability through her art.Discover why choosing joy

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#304 | Feeling Overwhelmed? Microdose Meditation to...

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2025/12/08

Feeling like life is moving at 1,000 miles an hour? This time of year can feel especially overwhelming—with holiday pressure, year-end deadlines, and nonstop demands pulling you in every direction. But what if you could pause it all... just for a moment?In today’s microdose Monday meditation, Michael O’Brien guides you through a short, grounding practice designed to help you slow down, create space, and reconnect with your breath—even in the middle of chaos. Whether you're buried in to-do lists or

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#303 | What My Dad’s 300 Game Taught Me About...

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2025/12/05

What does it really mean to reach perfection—and does it even matter on the healing journey? In this milestone 300th episode, Michael O’Brien shares a powerful story about his father, a lifetime bowler, and the one perfect game that doesn’t define him. What defines him—and us—is the commitment to keep showing up.This episode weaves together a personal story, Kintsugi wisdom, and a mindful moment to help you release the pressure to be perfect. You’ll explore the real meaning of progress, how

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#302 | The Power of Imperfect Steps for Mindfulness,...

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2025/12/03

This is a topic that keeps coming up. This show was one of the most popular of the year and I wanted to share it with you again or perhaps the first time.Are you stuck chasing perfection in your recovery? In this microdose episode, Michael O’Brien shares a powerful mindset shift that helps survivors of physical trauma move forward—without letting perfection block their progress.From the lens of Kintsugi wisdom and Stoic philosophy, Michael reframes healing as a journey ofperfect imperfection. You’ll

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#301 | Cultivate Community with a Microdose...

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2025/12/01

Send me at text to 866-612-4604 to receive my text messages to help you feel Whole Again.Do you ever feel like you're carrying your healing alone? What if one word could remind you that you’re already part of something bigger?In this calming microdose meditation, Michael guides you into the heart of the “C” in his GRACE model—Community. Using the African concept ofUbuntu—“I am because we are”—this short practice invites you to breathe deeply, reconnect to your support system, and release the burden

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