August 20, 2024

157 | Forgiveness & Healing: What a Holocaust Survivor Taught Me About Transformation and Resilience During My Bike Ride Across America -Chapter 9

19 minutes

On this episode of the Kintsugi Podcast, I take you on a deeply personal journey, sharing stories from my bike ride across America, where connection was the heartbeat of every mile.

From the warmth of a small-town café in Indiana to the unsettling moments of division in Ohio, these experiences revealed the soul of our country, both its beauty and its pain. I reflect on the power of forgiveness, the necessity of healing, and the simple yet profound ways we can come together. Join me as we explore what it means to truly see one another, to heal, and to celebrate our shared humanity.

Key moments of this interview:

2:45 Story from Ohio: Tom's Ice Cream Bowl

6:15 My Unsettling Experience in Ohio

9:00 My Visit to Candles Holocaust Museum in Indiana

12:00 My Personal Reflection on Forgiveness

13:35 A Warm Encounter in Rushville, Indiana

17:10 The Importance of Coming Together and Healing

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My name is Michael I help people prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day and heal, growth and develop more resilience.

I'm not a doctor or therapist. But I have been through the “ringer” as they say. I was involved in a cycling accident that my trauma team doesn’t know how I survived. Along the way, I’ve tried it all to heal and in this podcast, I share what I’ve learn in hopes that something might help you. Plus, I want to create a connection with you so you’re not alone in your journey. We’ve got this!

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By Michael OBrien

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