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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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#327 | Give a Sh*t, Seriously: Real Compassion for...

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2026/01/30

What if healing isn’t just about personal strength — but about care, connection, and true compassion?In this touching Friday episode of Whole Again, Michael reflects on over 25 years of healing from his near‑fatal cycling accident. He shares a powerful story about Nisa, a nursing aide who cared for him in his most vulnerable moments — not with diagnosis charts or prescriptions, but with simple, human compassion. It’s a perspective that challenges the way we see who matters and why compassion is

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#326 | The Weather We Don't Check But Should For More...

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2026/01/28

What if the most important forecast isn’t on your weather app — but inside your own body?In this thoughtful episode of Whole Again, Michael shares a firsthand story of driving through a sudden snowstorm despite clear weather app predictions — and uses it as a metaphor for life’s internal weather: the thoughts, sensations, and emotions we rarely check but that shape our experience more than anything external.By listening, you’ll learn:Why we obsess over external forecasts and neglect the internal

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#325 | A Microdose Meditation for When You Need to...

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2026/01/26

Feel like your New Year's resolution already slipped through your fingers?It’s easy to get distracted, lose focus, or feel like you’re starting over — but what if that’s exactly where the power lies? In this short guided meditation, Michael gently reminds us that no matter the moment, we always have permission to begin again — without judgment, pressure, or perfection.Experience a calming meditation to reset your mindsetLearn to embrace distraction as a natural part of being humanReconnect with the

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#324 | How to Achieve Big Goals / The power of...

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2026/01/23

What if the biggest goals in your life aren’t achieved by giant leaps—but by small, consistent steps taken over time?In this Friday episode of Whole Again, Michael shares a deeply personal story about achieving a lifelong dream: riding his bike across the country—21 years after doctors told him he never would. This episode reframes goal setting, moving away from pressure-packed, all-or-nothing thinking and toward a more compassionate, sustainable approach that actually works.By listening, you’ll

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#323 | Reclaim Your Power One First Line at a Time:...

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2026/01/21

Have your New Year’s resolutions already lost steam? You’re not alone — and that might be okay.In this episode, Michael gently challenges the “New Year, New You” hype and offers a more human, grounded way of approaching beginnings. Drawing on the natural rhythm of January, the creative struggle writers and musicians face with first lines, and his own cycling rituals, he invites you to begin where you are — not where social media says you should be.From this conversation you’ll:Understand why January

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#322 | The Best Way to Wake Up in The Morning for...

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2026/01/19

How do you want to feel today? How do you want to show up in the world?In this short, peaceful microdose meditation, Michael guides you through a morning practice to help you set a clear, meaningful intention for the day ahead. Whether you're still in bed or already up and moving, this moment invites you to pause, breathe, and connect with what matters most.Create clarity before the noise of the day beginsCultivate mindfulness and inner calmSet a personal intention you can carry with you all day

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#321 | Year in Review Overload? What they Don't Capture.

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2026/01/16

What’s up with all the year‑in‑review “wraps” from every app under the sun?In the first installment of the new What Is This? series — a tongue‑in‑cheek take on the weird, wonderful, and downright baffling things happening in the world — Michael breaks down the explosion of year‑in‑review summaries from Spotify to LinkedIn to ChatGPT. Whether you love them, ignore them, or scratch your head at them, this episode invites you to laugh at the absurdity, think critically about digital culture, and

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#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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#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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