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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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58:34

#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...

Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and... ·

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...

Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and... ·

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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#292 | Expressing Gratitude for Life's Small Moments...

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2025/11/10

What if the most meaningful parts of your life aren’t the big moments — but the small, quiet ones happening right now?In this gentle Monday meditation, Michael guides you to pause and practice gratitude for the small, real moments that make up a life — the sunlight through a window, the courage that carried you here, the presence of someone (or something) you love.This is a short, heartfelt practice to remind you that gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect — it’s about remembering

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#291 | Slow Down to Feel Whole: A Mindfulness,...

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2025/11/07

Feeling rushed and stretched thin? What if the medicine you need is hidden in life’s quiet, ordinary moments?In this short Friday reset, Michael invites you to slow down and savor the small things—first-chill mornings, sunlight through the window, a favorite song, a handwritten note, a pet curling up beside you. These simple, human moments nourish your nervous system, ground you, and bring you back to your unfiltered self.Notice how tiny joys (warm socks, slow meals, shared laughter) restore calm

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#290 | Stronger Feet, Stronger Mindset: Dr. Jen Perez...

Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and... ·

2025/11/05

What if stronger, smarter feet could lower injury risk, improve balance, and even support your mental well-being?Michael talks withDr. Jen Perez from Gait Happensabout why foot health is foundational for overall health—whether you’re rehabbing, training, or just trying to feel steadier day to day. They unpack how footwear choices, toe mobility, and the nervous system (hello, breath!) influence balance, pain, and resilience—plus simple ways to start strengthening from the ground up.Understand the

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#289 | Thank You, Body: A Microdose Meditation for...

Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and... ·

2025/11/03

Get Your Free Pause Breathe Reflect Membership as we celebrate our 3rd Anniversary. Here's the link: https://form.jotform.com/PauseBreatheReflect/WeAreTurningThreeWhen was the last time you paused to thank your body — not for how it looks, but simply for how it shows up for you every single day?In this short, grounding meditation, Michael guides you through a simple gratitude practice for your body. You’ll take a few mindful breaths, connect with your feet, legs, hands, and heart, and express

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#288 | Finding Joy in the Ordinary: A Mindset Pause...

Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and... ·

2025/10/31

When was the last time you slowed down enough to notice the small, quiet moments that make life feel whole?In a world that moves at lightning speed, it’s easy to miss the simple joys that nourish the soul — the first chill of fall, a deep breath in the morning, a favorite song, a kind word, or a shared laugh. In this short Friday reflection, Michael invites you to pause, breathe, and savor the beauty in the ordinary. These are the moments that remind us who we really are: messy, human, and

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#287 | From Judgment to Grace: The Mindful Power of...

Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and... ·

2025/10/29

What if the person who snapped at you today wasn’t rude—but just carrying a heavy backpack you can’t see?From a high-rise lobby on Park Ave to everyday life, we’re all walking around with invisible backpacks filled with stress, stories, grief, hopes, and old “rocks” we never processed. In this short reflection, Michael shares a powerful metaphor for empathy—how noticing others’ unseen loads (and our own) helps us pause, breathe, and respond with more grace.Learn the “backpack” mindset to stop taking

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#286 | How to Feel Centered and Resilient with the...

Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and... ·

2025/10/27

Feeling stuck in your head or overwhelmed by constant thoughts?When life feels chaotic, coming back to your senses—literally—can help calm your nervous system and bring you back to the present moment. In this short guided practice, Michael shares one of his favorite grounding meditations: a simple “five senses” exercise that helps you reconnect with your body, your environment, and your sense of calm. Whether you’re walking, sitting, or just taking a mindful break, this microdose of mindfulness will

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