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Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience After Physical Trauma Through Kintsugi Mindfulness

Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience After Physical Trauma Through Kintsugi Mindfulness

De: Michael OBrien
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What if I told you that healing from injury and trauma isn’t about returning to who you were? Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma Through Kintsugi Mindfulness gives you the support you need to heal, grow stronger, 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 perfectionism by shifting your mindset. Build emotional resilience and manage stress through mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding techniques. Cultivate self-love, gratitude, and confidence to support your healing and transformation. I’m Michael O’Brien—husband, Girl Dadx2, son, friend, animal lover, and survivor. After a near-death cycling accident—what I call My Last Bad Day—the metaphor of Kintsugi helped me see that I could be whole again. Today, as a coach, speaker, and meditation teacher, I offer a steady hand to support you on your healing journey and help you fully step into the person you are becoming. Join me every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for micro-episodes designed to help you embrace the Kintsugi spirit within you and truly feel Whole Again. Start your journey now with Episode 190, a fan-favorite on how Kintsugi can transform your healing process.Peloton Executive Coaching dba The Kintsugi Podcast Desarrollo Personal Hygiene & Healthy Living Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Éxito Personal
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  • #227 | What If Your Negative Thoughts Aren’t True? A Mindful Approach to Resilience After Trauma
    Jun 6 2025

    Ever feel hijacked by a negative thought that spirals into a bad day?

    In this episode of Whole Again, Michael breaks down how trauma and stress impact your thought patterns—and how to interrupt them with mindfulness before they take over. You’ll also learn a simple digital wellness tip to help you scroll less, stress less, and reclaim your energy.

    Takeaways:

    • Discover a mindful framework for catching and reframing negative thoughts in the moment
    • Learn why those inner critic stories aren’t facts—and what to say to yourself instead
    • Try a digital declutter trick that helps reduce mindless scrolling and boosts emotional clarity

    Take a deep breath and discover how to stop negative thoughts, reset your nervous system, and reclaim your resilience—one mindful breath at a time.

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    01:21 Understanding Negative Thoughts

    02:16 Steps to Manage Negative Thoughts

    04:07 Reframing and Adjusting Negative Thoughts

    06:19 Mindfulness and Celebrating Small Wins

    07:11 Digital Health Tip: Improve Your Relationship with Your Phone

    08:48 Conclusion and Additional Resources


    Discover how to scroll less and live more by taking my Free Smartphone Wellness Audit by clicking phone.


    Did you know that stickers are wonderful visual cues to help you create healthy habits? You can get one of my free Pause Breathe Reflect sticker by clicking sticker.


    To discover more and sign up for My RIPPLE EFFECT newsletter by clicking Ripple Effect.


    We can also connect on LinkedIn. or at Michael@PauseBreatheReflect.com


    Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am.


    If you feel you need more mental health support, please contact NAMI.


    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.

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    10 m
  • #226 | The Unexpected Role Gratitude Plays in Physical Recovery and Resilience
    Jun 4 2025

    Does gratitude ever feel like another “should” on your healing to-do list?

    In this episode, Michael gently unpacks why gratitude isn't about pretending everything’s okay—but about seeing what’s still here, what’s still working, and what’s still possible—even as you recover from trauma, pain, or loss. If you've ever felt too exhausted to “be grateful,” this one is for you.

    Takeaways:

    • Discover 5 easy, judgment-free ways to practice gratitude daily (even on rough days)
    • Learn how gratitude supports mental and physical healing, backed by science
    • Find peace in small moments of reflection that reconnect you with strength and possibility

    Take a deep breath and discover what’s missing to what’s meaningful—and let gratitude become a tool for daily resilience.


    Discover how to scroll less and live more by taking my Free Smartphone Wellness Audit by clicking phone.


    Did you know that stickers are wonderful visual cues to help you create healthy habits? You can get one of my free Pause Breathe Reflect sticker by clicking sticker.


    To discover more and sign up for My RIPPLE EFFECT newsletter by clicking Ripple Effect.


    We can also connect on LinkedIn. or at Michael@PauseBreatheReflect.com


    Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am.


    If you feel you need more mental health support, please contact NAMI.


    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.

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    13 m
  • #225 | A Heart-Centered Microdose Meditation for More Resilience Through Trauma Recovery
    Jun 2 2025

    Ever feel like you don’t belong—even when your heart knows you do?

    In this calming microdose meditation, Michael guides you through a powerful mindfulness practice to help release imposter syndrome—something many trauma survivors quietly struggle with. Learn how to anchor back into your truth, reclaim your confidence, and connect to your resilience.

    Takeaways:

    • Experience a guided breath-based meditation to calm the inner critic
    • Discover how imposter syndrome is often rooted in past trauma
    • Learn how mindfulness rewires your nervous system to build lasting emotional resilience

    Take a deep breath and breathe through imposter syndrome with this simple yet powerful mindfulness practice—so you can reclaim your space, strength, and self-worth.


    Discover how to scroll less and live more by taking my Free Smartphone Wellness Audit by clicking phone.


    Did you know that stickers are wonderful visual cues to help you create healthy habits? You can get one of my free Pause Breathe Reflect sticker by clicking sticker.


    To discover more and sign up for My RIPPLE EFFECT newsletter by clicking Ripple Effect.


    We can also connect on LinkedIn. or at Michael@PauseBreatheReflect.com


    Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am.


    If you feel you need more mental health support, please contact NAMI.


    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.

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    4 m
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