#224 | Rest Isn’t Lazy. It’s How You Heal From Trauma and Build True Resilience

Do you feel guilty when you rest—even during recovery?

In this episode, Michael flips the common narrative about healing. Instead of glorifying hustle or productivity, he explores why real resilience and trauma recovery come from intentional pauses, mindful rest, and a healthier relationship with your smartphone.

Takeaways:

• Learn why your body needs rest and what happens when you truly honor it
• Shift your mindset from “pushing through” to “recovering with compassion”
• Discover a simple phone-free practice to support your digital and emotional wellness

Take a deep breath and discover how reframe your relationship with recovery and reclaim your resilience through mindfulness, not motion.

00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Digital Health

01:16 The Necessity of Recovery

02:30 True Strength and Resilience

03:33 Practical Tips for Recovery

04:15 Mindset Shift on Recovery

05:17 Improving Your Digital Health

06:00 Conclusion and Further Resources

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With Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Mindfulness listeners explore resilience through personal stories of trauma, scars, and injury while learning to overcome PTSD, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism with self-compassion, self-love, and self-worth. Through insightful discussions on stress management, mindfulness practices, and digital wellness, the show offers practical tools like breathwork, micro-dose meditation, grounding techniques, visualization, and daily affirmations for anxiety relief and stress relief. Inspired by the art of kintsugi, the podcast embraces healing as a process of transformation, encouraging a shift in perspective from worry and being overwhelmed to gratitude and personal growth. By exploring the mind-body connection, micro-dosing strategies for emotional well-being, and holistic approaches to self-care, this podcast empowers listeners to cultivate emotional resilience and live with greater balance and intention.