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Welcome to a short and actionable Friday episode of Whole Again, where we help survivors of physical trauma heal, grow, and thrive through the wisdom of mindfulness, resilience, and Kintsugi.

Today’s reflection starts with one simple but powerful question:

If you had an extra hour in your day, how would you use it?

In this episode, Michael O’Brien explores this question—a favorite in the Pause Breathe Reflect app—and offers a grounded, compassionate reframe that helps you actually reclaim time in your life, starting with just 15 minutes.

Whether your answer is:

• Focusing on your health
• Connecting more deeply with loved ones
• Getting outside and into nature
• Doing absolutely nothing (a.k.a. recovery!)
• …you’ll walk away with practical ways to start today, not next Monday.

This is for anyone navigating exhaustion, burnout, or the pressures of "doing more" while trying to recover or simply stay afloat.

What's You'll Discover:

• Why “extra time” is often hiding in plain sight (hint: check your phone 📱)
• A gentle mindset shift from wishful thinking to intentional action
• How 15-minute chunks of time can lead to massive healing over time
• Why doing nothing is often the most healing thing you can do

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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, 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.