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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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10:33

#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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12:44

#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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08:00

#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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#300 | How to Create Change (Mindfulness and Resilience)

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2025/11/28

Feeling stuck? Here’s a simple truth: nothing changes if nothing changes.We often wait for the perfect conditions to make a shift—less stress, more time, someone else to go first. But meaningful change rarely arrives without discomfort. In this episode, Michael explores how leaning into healthy tension, even in small ways, can create powerful ripple effects in your life, work, and well-being.Understand why discomfort doesn’t mean you’re off track—it often means you’re growing.Learn how micro moments

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#299 | Before the Holiday Rush: A Thanksgiving...

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2025/11/26

Before the holiday rush takes over, have you paused to check in withyourself?The end-of-year busyness can be overwhelming—full of pressure, noise, and nonstop motion. In this short yet meaningful Thanksgiving reflection, Michael invites you to hit pause, breathe deeply, and reflect on your emotional, physical, and relational well-being before heading into the final stretch of the year.Receive a heartfelt reminder of your strength and resilience throughout a challenging year.Explore three thoughtful

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#298 | Letting Go, One Breath at a Time - A Microdose...

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2025/11/24

What would your life feel like if you gave yourself permission to let go—one breath at a time?In a world that constantly pushes us to hold on—to stress, to self-judgment, to control—learning to release can feel like a radical act of self-care. This microdose meditation gently guides you into a mindful practice of letting go, creating space for calm, clarity, and emotional reset.Experience a short, grounding breath practice that helps you release what no longer serves you.Learn how each exhale can be

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#297 | Mind Wandering: How it Can Lead to More...

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2025/11/21

What if letting your mind wander was actually a powerful form of mindfulness?We’re constantly told to focus more and eliminate distractions—but science shows that letting your mind roam may actually boost your creativity, insight, and self-connection. In this short, reflective episode, Michael challenges the myth that mindfulness is only about focus and introduces a refreshing take on mental space.Learn why your brain’s “default mode” of mind wandering isn’t a flaw—it’s a feature.Discover how to

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#296 | The Epstein Files: The Scars They Carry and...

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2025/11/18

What if the most powerful thing you can do today is simply speak up for someone who can’t?In a world overwhelmed by noise, it’s easy to let heartbreaking stories fade into the background—especially when they feel political or too painful to confront. But some stories demand our attention not because they’re political, but because they’re human. This episode centers on one such story: the voices of the victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the urgent need for transparency, healing, and

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#295 | Reset with 3D Microdose Meditation for More...

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2025/11/17

Feeling overwhelmed or scattered? Try this 3D breath practice to reset in just minutes.When life feels uncertain or stress tightens your chest, your breath can become shallow and reactive. This short, guided practice helps you reconnect with your body and calm your nervous system through a simple yet powerful approach to breathing that brings you back to the present.Learn the "3D breathing" method that expands your breath in all directions for deeper calm.Experience a microdose of meditation that

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#294 | How to Heal from the Mistakes That Haunt You...

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2025/11/14

What if your biggest regrets weren’t mistakes—but missed opportunities for wisdom?Regret has a way of clinging to us—quietly, persistently, and often with crushing emotional weight. In this episode, we explore how to shift your relationship with regret so it no longer drags you down but instead becomes a powerful part of your personal growth and ripple effect.Discover the surprising origin of the word “regret” and how it reveals a deeper emotional pattern.Learn how to release the heavy rocks of

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#293 | Social Media’s Hidden Costs on Your...

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2025/11/12

Did you know you're paying a hidden "scroll tax" every day and it’s costing you more than money?In an age where social media is always within arm's reach, many of us unknowingly trade our attention, emotional well-being, and identity for endless scrolling. If you've ever felt drained, distracted, or disconnected after time on your phone, this episode offers eye-opening insight into why—and what you can do about it.Learn the three hidden ways the "scroll tax" affects your attention, emotions, and

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