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

#251 | The Hidden Cost of ‘Always On’ and How it Can Weaken Your Resilience and Mindfulness


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What if the very thing you’re holding in your hand right now is what’s draining your recovery energy the most?

In today’s episode, Michael shares the often-overlooked connection between smartphone overuse and energy loss—especially for survivors of injury, illness, and trauma. You’ll learn how digital distractions quietly erode your sleep, focus, and resilience... and what you can do to reclaim control.

  • Discover 4 research-backed ways smartphones impact your physical and emotional health.
  • Learn simple daily rituals to restore your energy without giving up your phone.
  • Gain a new mindset around digital boundaries that honors your healing and joy.


Take deep breathe and uncover the biggest hidden energy leak in your life—and learn how to shift it for greater presence, rest, and recovery.


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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 building resilience, resilience building, resilience and fitness, fitness and resilience, 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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Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience After Physical Trauma Through Kintsugi MindfulnessBy Michael OBrien

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