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Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and Resilience Through Kintsugi WisdomAuthor: Michael OBrien
What if I told you that healing from injury and trauma isnt 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, 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 rebuildstronger, 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. Im Michael OBrienhusband, Girl Dadx2, son, friend, animal lover, and survivor. After a near-death cycling accidentwhat I call My Last Bad Daythe 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. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#286 | How to Feel Centered and Resilient with the 5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness Technique
Episode 286
Monday, 27 October, 2025
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 help you reset and recenter.Learn the “5-4-3-2-1” grounding practice to calm anxiety and ease racing thoughts.Discover how tuning into your senses brings presence, peace, and balance to your day.Experience a short, accessible meditation that can be done anywhere, anytime.Press play and join Michael for a calming sensory meditation that helps you get out of your head, into your body, and grounded in the here and now.Receive one of my FREE Pause Breathe Reflect Stickers via this link sticker.Sign up for My RIPPLE EFFECT newsletter by clicking Ripple Effect or finding me on Substack. We can also connect on LinkedIn. Download the Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ by clicking App on your smartphone. 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. 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 building resilience, fitness, and stress management, as well as mindfulness practices and digital wellness, the show offers practical tools such as breathwork, micro-dose meditation, grounding techniques, visualization, and daily affirmations for anxiety relief and stress reduction. Inspired by the art of kintsugi, the podcast embodies healing as a transformative process, encouraging a shift in perspective from worry and overwhelm 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.
