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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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#220 | What Caregivers Need to Know: Mindfulness,...

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2025/05/21

What if the words you choose could either empower—or unintentionally hurt—the person you're caring for?In this essential episode, Michael shares powerful, real-world advice for caregivers navigating the emotional highs and lows of trauma recovery. Learn how mindfulness, compassion, and careful language can strengthen resilience for both you and the survivor you support—without losing yourself in the process.Takeaways:Discover what not to say—and what to say instead—to foster true resilience through

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#219 | A Microdose Meditation to Ease Self-Doubt and...

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2025/05/19

What if easing self-doubt didn’t mean fighting harder, but breathing deeper?In this soothing microdose episode, Michael leads you through a mindful practice designed to help you face moments of doubt with grace, reclaim your inner confidence, and strengthen the resilience you need to move through trauma recovery with self-compassion.Takeaways:Learn a calming breath mantra that boosts resilience during trauma recoveryDiscover why meeting doubt gently is a key part of mindfulness and healingReconnect

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#218 | The Healing Journey Instagram Doesn’t Show:...

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2025/05/16

What if the messy, silent, private moments of your healing journey were the ones that mattered most?In this episode, Michael gets honest about the side of healing no one posts on Instagram—the raw, unfiltered reality of navigating trauma recovery. Through mindfulness, compassion, and small but powerful practices, you'll learn how resilience is truly built: not in perfection, but in the messy middle.Takeaways:Discover why real healing isn’t linear—and why that’s a sign of resilience, not failureLearn

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#217 | True Love Isn’t Static: Navigating...

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2025/05/14

What happens to love when trauma, illness, or injury change everything?In this deeply reflective episode, Michael explores how trauma, recovery, and life’s inevitable changes impact not only our personal healing but also our closest relationships. Through mindfulness, resilience, and compassion, we can navigate these shifts with more grace—and rediscover both ourselves and each other along the way.Takeaways:Learn how trauma reshapes identity, relationships, and resilienceDiscover mindfulness prompts

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03:43

#216 | Tune into Your Senses with a Microdose...

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2025/05/12

What if the key to grounding yourself wasn’t in thinking less—but sensing more?In this calming microdose episode, Michael offers a sensory-based mindfulness practice designed to gently guide trauma survivors back into the body, reduce overthinking, and spark a moment of calm awareness—helping to build true resilience from the inside out.Takeaways:Discover a simple 5-sense practice that reconnects you to the present momentLearn how mindfulness through the body supports trauma recovery and emotional

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#215 | What Your Future Self Knows About Resilience,...

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2025/05/09

What if one of the wisest, most compassionate mentors for your trauma recovery is... your future self?In this episode, Michael guides you through a reflective mindfulness practice to connect with your future self — the version of you who has already moved through trauma and found grounded resilience. This mentor is always within reach and can offer the clarity and strength you need now.Takeaways:Learn how future-focused mindfulness builds lasting emotional resilienceDiscover how self-compassion and

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#214 | Why Doubt Is the Real Enemy in Trauma Recovery...

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2025/05/07

What if the most rebellious thing you could do right now... is like yourself?In this episode, Michael breaks down how self-doubt creeps in during trauma recovery—and how society profits from our insecurities. But through mindfulness, radical self-love, and intentional micro-actions, we can reclaim our power and build the resilience we need to truly heal.Takeaways:Learn why doubt isn’t a failure—it’s part of the process and a sign of growthDiscover three powerful, mindfulness-based ways to rebuild

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#213 | A Microdose Meditation For More Resilience,...

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2025/05/05

What if the healing you’re looking for isn’t in the next scroll—but in the next breath?In this short but powerful microdose episode, Michael invites you to step away from the endless scroll, reconnect with your body, and remember that you are already enough. This mindful pause is designed to support your physical and mental health as you heal and build resilience in a hyper-distracted world.Takeaways:Learn a simple breathing practice that interrupts digital overwhelmDiscover why resting your mind is

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212 | The Mentor You Didn’t Know You Had: A...

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2025/05/02

What if one of your greatest mentors for resilience and mindfulness has been with you all along?In a fast, overwhelming world—especially while navigating trauma recovery—it’s easy to forget the resilience you’ve already built. In this episode, Michael shares how tapping into your own lived experiences and “high peak stories” can deepen your mindfulness practice, strengthen your resilience, and guide you through the toughest parts of healing.Takeaways:Learn how to access hidden wisdom from your past

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211 | What Mental Health Myths Are Impacting Your...

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2025/04/30

Is everything you’ve been told about mental health during trauma recovery actually helping—or quietly holding you back?In this eye-opening episode, Michael reveals seven rarely discussed truths about mental health that directly impact your resilience, mindfulness, and trauma healing journey. Forget the quick-fix advice and discover what really helps survivors build lasting strength from the inside out.Takeaways:Learn why real resilience requires systems, not just motivationDiscover how mindfulness

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210 | A Microdose Meditation Practice for Trauma...

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2025/04/28

What if you could sit with pain—without needing to fix or fear it?In this short but powerful episode, Michael guides you through a mindful practice designed to help survivors breathe into discomfort—whether emotional or physical—without judgment or resistance. It’s about giving your pain space, not control.Takeaways:Learn how to meet discomfort with compassion, not avoidanceDiscover a calming microdose of mindfulness you can return to anytimeReconnect with your breath as a tool for resilience, not

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#209 | How to Use Micro-Moments of Mindfulness to...

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2025/04/25

What if healing was less about doing more—and more about remembering what truly matters?In a world full of distractions, survivors of trauma and injury are bombarded by messages telling us we’re not enough, not strong enough, not healed enough. In this episode, Michael explores the power ofSati, the Sanskrit concept of “remembering to remember,” and how it can transform your recovery, mindfulness practice, and even your relationship with your phone.Takeaways:Learn how frequent, bite-sized

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#208 | 3 Powerful Lessons White Lotus Season 3...

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2025/04/23

Can a luxury resort drama actually teach you how to heal after trauma?In this episode, Michael breaks downWhite LotusSeason 3 and its unexpected lessons on identity, pain, and the illusion of resolution—all core themes survivors face during recovery. These pop culture moments aren’t just for entertainment; they reflect our shared struggles and can guide us back to wholeness.Takeaways:Learn why clinging to old identities may be holding back your healingUnderstand how runningtowardpain (not away from

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#207 | A Microdose of Meditation to Help You Listen...

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2025/04/21

Ever feel like your body is speaking to you, but you’re not sure how to listen?For survivors of physical injury or trauma, rebuilding a connection with the body can feel overwhelming or even impossible. In this episode, you’ll be guided through a gentle, microdose meditation designed to help you reconnect with your body without judgment—no matter where you are in your healing journey.Learnings:Learn how to tune into physical sensations with compassion and curiosity.Discover a foundational body scan

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#206 | 5 Empowering Mindset-Shift Affirmations for...

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2025/04/18

What if the first thing you say in the morning could shape every conversation you have for the rest of your day?For survivors of physical injury or trauma, our inner dialogue can either become a source of empowerment—or deepen our wounds. In this episode, Michael shares 5 morning affirmations and one powerful sentence to saybeforeyou open your next app that can completely reframe your day and support your digital wellness.Learning:Learn 5 honest, healing statements to start your day with clarity and

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#205 | Why Going Negative Might Be the Most Positive...

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2025/04/16

Can preparing for the worst actually lead to healing, strength, and resilience?In this episode, Michael explores a powerful mindset shift rooted in Stoic philosophy —Premeditatio Malorum, or the premeditation of evils — and why it's a surprisingly effective tool for survivors of trauma and injury. Rather than falling into fear, this ancient practice helps you meet challenges head-on with clarity and calm.Learnings:Learn how visualizing setbacks can train your nervous system to respond, not

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204 | How To Stop Pain From Controlling Your Trauma...

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2025/04/14

Are you living with pain that feels all-consuming? What if you could shift your relationship with it—starting with just one breath?Many survivors of physical injury or emotional trauma struggle with the constant presence of pain. In this short yet powerful meditation, you'll learn how to acknowledge your discomfort without letting it define you, helping you reclaim a sense of self beyond the suffering.Takeaways:Experience a guided breathing practice designed to ground you in the present moment.Learn

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203 | Ways Perfectionism Sabotages Trauma...

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2025/04/11

Do you ever feel like you're falling behind in your healing because things aren't goingperfectly?In a world that filters everything to look flawless, survivors of trauma and injury often feel pressure to “get better” without setbacks. In this episode, Michael challenges the perfection myth and shares a powerful mindset shift to help you stay consistent, make meaningful progress, and honor your journey—scars and all.Takeaways: Discover the mindset that helped Michael move forward when recovery felt

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202 | Why “Motherf*ing Amor Fati” Is the Mindset...

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2025/04/09

What if the key to your healing journey was hidden in a mindset you’ve been avoiding—one that actually welcomes emotions instead of suppressing them?In a world that often praises toughness and emotional restraint, many trauma and injury survivors feel isolated trying to “stay strong.” This episode challenges that narrative by introducing a fresh, emotionally intelligent take on Stoicism—one that might be exactly what your recovery needs right now.Featuring guest Becky Schmooke, author of 'Choose the

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201 | A Microdose Meditation for Survivors Embracing...

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2025/04/07

In this episode of 'Whole Again' hosted by Michael, listeners are guided through a microdose of meditation aimed at helping survivors of physical injury and trauma. This session focuses on the concept that the present moment is enough, encouraging participants to breathe deeply, release tension, and let go of thoughts about the past and worries about the future.00:00Introduction to Whole Again00:22Guided Meditation: Embracing the Present Moment00:35Breathing Techniques for

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