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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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02:52

#257 | Calm Your Nervous System While Building...

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2025/08/18

Do you ever feel like you have to fix everythingright now? Like if you're not doing the next thing, you're falling behind?In this calming microdose meditation, you’ll be invited to set that pressure down. Instead of racing ahead, this practice gently returns you to the present moment—where healing and clarity actually begin.Learn how to use breath to soothe your nervous system in under 5 minutesRelease the urge to “do it all” and feel grounded in what’s real, right nowUse a powerful mantra to help

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#256 | Why Heading Toward Life’s “Rocks” Builds Real...

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2025/08/15

What if heading toward the hardest part of life—your “rocks”—was the key to real momentum and peace?Olympic gold medalist Joe Jacobi joins Michael to talk about how navigating literal whitewater rapids reveals the deeper truths about resilience, perfectionism, and starting again. Whether you’re in recovery, midlife transition, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers a new way to look at growth—by embracing the current rather than fighting it.Discover whystart linesare more important than

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14:20

#255 | How One Framework Helped Me Build Resilience,...

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2025/08/13

Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t stay consistent — and that every setback drags you further into feeling stuck?In this episode ofWhole Again, Michael O’Brien shares the simple yet powerful “Gold, Silver, Bronze” framework he used during his recovery from injury and trauma. Whether you’re rebuilding your strength after a setback or simply trying to stay on track with daily habits, this approach helps you sidestep the exhausting all-or-nothing trap and finally create steady

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#254 | Rebooting Your Resilience and Mindfulness with...

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2025/08/11

Ever wish you could just hit reset on your thoughts, your energy, or your mood—like a soft reboot for your soul?This calming microdose meditation gives you just that. Using the familiar keyboard keys—Control, Alt, Delete—you’ll be guided through a gentle, visual breathwork experience to release what no longer serves you, shift your mindset, and return to yourself more grounded than before.Learn a meditative reset technique you can use anytime, anywhereLet go of the illusion of control and embrace

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#253 | My Crazy Interview with ChatGPT: Ways to Stay...

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2025/08/06

Can talking to an AI help you feel more human—or is it one step closer to forgetting what it means?In this eye-opening episode, Michael interviews ChatGPT to explore the messy intersection of technology, humanity, wellness, and uncertainty. From job loss fears to mental health, from empathy to ethics, the conversation reveals how AI is shaping us—and how we still shape the future.Gain fresh insight into AI’s impact on your mental, physical, and digital wellbeing.Hear a refreshingly human

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#252 | Building Resilience with an Energy Boosting...

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2025/08/04

Tired during your recovery? Before you reach for that extra cup of coffee, try this instead.This short guided meditation shares a powerful breathwork pattern designed to re-energize your body—especially when you're recovering from injury, illness, or trauma. It's a gentle way to boost vitality while honoring your body's needs.Learn the 4-2 breath technique to spark energy fast.Visualize your breath as a source of vitality and calm.Discover a quick daily practice to reduce fatigue and feel more

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09:52

#251 | The Hidden Cost of ‘Always On’ and How it Can...

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2025/08/01

What if the very thing you’re holding in your hand right now is what’s draining your recovery energy the most?In today’s episode, Michael shares the often-overlooked connection between smartphone overuse and energy loss—especially for survivors of injury, illness, and trauma. You’ll learn how digital distractions quietly erode your sleep, focus, and resilience... and what you can do to reclaim control.Discover 4 research-backed ways smartphones impact your physical and emotional health.Learn simple

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#250 | Building Resilience and Healing Trauma through...

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2025/07/30

What if your recovery had less to do withwhatyou do—and more to do withhow you show up energetically?In this final episode of the GRACE series, Michael exploresEnergy—the “E” in his transformational healing model—and introduces the7 Levels of Energythat influence how you feel, how you lead, and how you recover. Whether you’re stuck in frustration or striving for joy, this practical framework helps you become more aware of your inner ripple—and how it impacts your healing and others around

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#249 | Discover How Building Resilience and...

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2025/07/28

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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#248 | Building Resilience and Recovering from Trauma...

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2025/07/25

Send me at text to 866-612-4604 to receive my text messages to help you feel Whole Again.Still trying to do it all on your own? What if the real strength lies in asking for help?So many survivors feel guilt or shame about needing support. In this episode, Michael shares a mindset shift that helped him—and might help you—reframe connection as strength, not weakness. You’ll explore the "C" in his GRACE model and learn why healing happens not in isolation, but through intentional relationships.Learn

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#247 | 5 Key People You Need in Your Trauma Recovery...

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2025/07/23

Send me at text to 866-612-4604 to receive my text messages to help you feel Whole Again. Are you trying to do your recovery all alone? What if healing was never meant to be a solo ride?In this heartfelt and practical episode, Michael introduces the“C” in his GRACE model: Community & Connection. Using the powerful metaphor of a cycling Peloton, he shares why recovery thrives in connection—and the five essential people you need on your support team. If you’ve ever felt like you had to carry it

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#246 | A Practice of Acceptance for More Mindfulness...

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2025/07/21

Text Whole Again to 866-612-4604 to receive my texts to help you feel Whole Again. Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to control what can’t be controlled? What if the answer isn’t doing more—but simplyletting it be?In this calming microdose meditation, Michael guides you to gently slow down and invite acceptance into your moment. Using the breath and simple noticing, you’ll learn how to soften your grip on judgment, resistance, or frustration—no fixing required.Experience a short, grounding

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#245 | How to Practice Radical-Acceptance and Build...

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2025/07/18

Text Whole Again to 866-612-4604 to receive my texts to help you feel Whole Again. Still fighting what life’s throwing at you? What if you stopped resisting—and learned how to ride the waves instead?Acceptance isn’t about giving in or giving up. It’s about dropping the exhausting battle with what you can’t control—and choosing to show up differently. In this microdose episode, Michael shares a powerful metaphor that helped shift his recovery and might just change your relationship with pain, grief,

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#244 | Why Acceptance Is Key to Your Trauma Recovery...

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2025/07/16

Text Whole Again to 866-612-4604 to receive my texts to help you feel Whole Again. Are you secretly exhausting yourself by fighting something you can’t control?In this powerful episode, Michael explores the“A” in his GRACE model—Acceptance—and shares why resisting reality only adds to our suffering. With vulnerable honesty and actionable insight, he unpacks what acceptance really is (andisn’t)—and how learning to let go of the fight can bring more clarity, grace, and strength to your

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#243 | Reframe Negative Self-Talk with a Microdose...

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2025/07/14

What if the most powerful shift in your healing journey came not from what you do—but from how you speak to yourself?In this guided microdose meditation, Michael invites you to explorereframing, the “R” in his GRACE model. This calming practice helps you soften self-judgment, shift your inner narrative, and open up new perspectives—even during the hardest parts of recovery.Ground yourself with breath and presence in just a few quiet moments.Reflect on the kindest, most compassionate words you can

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#242 | A Mindset Shift I Hated Until It Transformed...

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2025/07/11

What if the mindset shift that helps you heal is also the one thatinitiallypisses you off?In this powerful microdose episode, Michael opens up about a question that landed at the wrong time—but eventually changed everything. As part of the “R” in his GRACE model,reframingis more than just thinking positively. It’s about claiming your power by choosing how yourelateto what’s happened.Takeaways:Hear how one conversation reframed Michael’s recovery from near-death trauma.Learn why reframing isn’t about

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#241 | No, You Don’t Have to Love Your Trauma Pain -...

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2025/07/09

What if the way youlook atyour pain matters more than the pain itself?Life rarely goes according to plan—and especially for survivors of injury, illness, or trauma, emotional spirals are common. In this episode, Michael shares the“R” in his GRACE model: Reframing—a powerful practice that helps you create space between your pain and your perspective, so you can respond with clarity instead of reaction.Takeaways:Discover 3 simple yet powerful ways to reframe even your hardest moments.Learn why

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#240 | How Gratitude is The Gateway To More...

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2025/07/07

What if just one breath—and one person—could shift your entire emotional state?In today’s microdose meditation, Michael invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with someone who brings you gratitude. This isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s about finding steady ground, even when the world feels chaotic or uncertain.Takeaways:Experience a short, soothing practice that reconnects you with your breath and your heart.Learn how mindful gratitude helps regulate your emotions and settle your nervous

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#239 | Give Me Two Minutes...I'll Change How You See...

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2025/07/04

What if just two minutes could completely shift how you experience your life—no matter what you’re going through?We all get “squeezed” by life—by trauma, pain, illness, or just everyday overwhelm. And what comes out in those moments reveals what’s within. In this short but powerful reflection, Michael challenges you to change your inner story and respond with gratitude, even when the outside is bruised.Takeaways:Explore a fresh way to look at your life through the lens of wonder and odds.Understand

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#238 | How Gratitude Can Help You Stay Resilient...

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2025/07/02

Can gratitude really make a difference when you’re hurting—or is it just feel-good fluff?In this episode, Michael shares how gratitude—once dismissed as "too soft"—became the foundation of his recovery journey after trauma. Whether you're struggling to find hope or just overwhelmed by everything that feels broken, this mindset shift can help you see what’s still good, still true, and still yours.Takeaways:Discover how gratitude interrupts survival mode and opens the door to healing.Learn why

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