This mindset shift might be exactly what you've been looking for.

In today’s episode of The Kintsugi Podcast, I share a simple yet powerful grounding practice to get out of your head and into the present moment. Plus, I dive into a surprising fact: we touch our phones 2,600 times a day—and what that means for our mental and physical wellness and healing.

Want to scroll less and live more? Start with awareness. Michael shares an easy first step to enhance your digital wellness and invites you to take his free Smartphone Wellness Check to get a personalized assessment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• A quick grounding exercise to shift your mindset and reduce stress
• The shocking stats on how often we touch our phones daily
• A simple first step to improve your digital wellness
• How awareness can help you create space for a more mindful life.

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Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength. 

Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Change isn’t just about willpower—it’s about resilience, mindset shifts, community and strategy. Whether you're healing from trauma, overcoming self-doubt, or stepping into your strength, real transformation requires more than just a desire to change and you can do it because you're a survivor!

For decades, psychologists and change theorists have studied why some people transform their lives while others stay stuck. The original Change Formula, created by Beckhard and Harris, is: (D x V x F) > R

(Dissatisfaction x Vision x First Steps must be greater than Resistance)

But real, lasting change goes beyond just taking the first step. It requires community and consistency. That’s why I’ve revised the formula to reflect what truly makes transformation possible: (D x V x F) ᶜ x K > R

(Dissatisfaction x Vision x First Steps, to the power of Community, multiplied by Consistency, must be greater than Resistance)

In this episode, I break down how to apply this resilience-based formula to your healing journey, self-worth, and breaking free from old patterns. Plus, we’ll tackle the biggest roadblocks—your inner critic, fear, and resistance to change—and how to push through them with self-compassion and strategy.

The original Change Formula and why it works—but also why it’s incomplete

How resilience, community, and consistency make change sustainable

How to quiet your inner critic and build a mindset that supports growth

Why trauma can make change feel impossible—and how to move forward anyway

How to use (D x V x F)ᶜ x K > R to create change and reclaim your strength

Small, actionable steps to help you overcome resistance and take the first step

• Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about learning to rebuild.
• Your inner critic is the biggest liar you know—don’t let it dictate your story.
• Healing is nonlinear, but every small step forward is still progress.
• You don’t have to do this alone—community and consistency matter.

If this episode sparked something within you, please download and share with a friend.

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 stickers by sticker.

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We can also connect on LinkedIn.

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

Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you!

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength.

Welcome to The Kintsugi Podcast, where you can let go of stress and perfectionism and feel more grounded and connected to life.

Five decades of laughter, chaos, and culture-shifting moments. And as I watched every special, every clip, every behind-the-scenes story, I realized something: SNL isn’t just a show. It’s a masterclass in mindset, resilience, and life.

In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful lessons from SNL’s 50-year run that you can take and make your own whether it’s about showing up before you’re ready, trusting the messy process, or risking it for the biscuit. Because life, like live TV, doesn’t wait for perfection. The show must go on at 11:30 pm, of course.

Key moments of this interview:

0:20 SNL’s 50th Anniversary Reflection

2:20 Lesson #1: You’re Never Truly Ready

4:32 Lesson #2: Trust the Process

6:33 Lesson #3: We’re Bad Before We Get Better

8:34 Lesson #4: Risk It for the Biscuit

10:35 Lesson #5: Music Is Medicine

12:53 Laughter as a Way to Cope

If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. 

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

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We can also connect on LinkedIn.

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. 

The Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! 

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength.

This week on the Kintsugi Podcast, I’m asking the real question, how are you, really? If life has felt heavy, chaotic, or downright exhausting, you’re not alone. I’ve been feeling it too. But here’s what I know: anger burns fast, but compassion, kindness, and love? They last.

In this episode, we pause, breathe, and reflect on the small moments of hope that keep us going. We’ll talk about staying present, paying attention, and showing up even when it’s hard. Because together, we go far. Take a deep breath, tune in, and let’s find our way forward.

Key moments of this interview:

0:27 Checking In With Yourself

1:12 The Distraction Trap

2:54 A Breath to Reset

3:56 Finding Hope in Small Moments

5:46 Seeing Goodness in Others

7:17 The Ripple Effect of Your Actions

If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. 

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 stickers by sticker.

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

We can also connect on LinkedIn.

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. 

The Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! 

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength.

Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about touchdowns, commercials, or how many times Taylor Swift makes it on-screen. It’s a masterclass in mindset, the game within the game. This week, I break down the invisible battle happening on the field, the way players talk to themselves in high-pressure moments, and why the team that holds their goal loosely will come out on top.

And just like in football, in life, we thrive when we ease our grip on expectations and stay present. Also, a bold prediction: guacamole is about to become the new caviar. Buckle up, it’s game time.

Key moments of this interview:

0:28 Super Bowl Sunday & Predictions

2:00 The Guacamole & Egg Crisis Prediction

4:56 The Team That Holds Their Goal Loosely Will Win

5:35 The Power of Being in the Present Moment

7:21 Final Super Bowl Predictions

If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. 

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 stickers by sticker.

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We can also connect on LinkedIn.

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. 

The Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! 

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength.

We’ve all been there, that moment when we don’t have the answer, and suddenly, panic sets in. Society has tricked us into thinking we need to know everything all the time.

But what if we embraced not knowing? In this episode, I explore the illusion of certainty, the fear of “I don’t know,” and how shifting our response can build trust and connection. Plus, a surprising twist on Mel Robbins’ viral “Let Them” philosophy. Join me as we rethink what it means to cross the bridge to our own holy grail. Let’s celebrate the unknown together.

Sage Justice: Can Mel Robbins Trademark Your Words

Key moments of this episode:

0:29 - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1:13 Unrealistic Expectation of Knowing Everything

3:39 How to Respond When You Don’t Know the Answer

4:12 Shifting Your Mindset About Knowledge

5:12 The 'Let Them' Controversy

If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. 

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

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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. 

The Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! 

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength.

In this episode of the Kintsugi Podcast, I invite you to pause, breathe, and explore how we can dance differently with life’s vortexes. Whether it’s the swirling energy of political chaos like Trump 2.0 or the relentless chatter of our own inner critic.

Together, we’ll discuss how to protect your peace, reframe negativity, and use leverage and perspective to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. From navigating external noise to rewriting the story we tell ourselves, this episode is about finding clarity, strength, and resilience in the face of it all.

Take a breath and let’s begin building a better tomorrow, one mindful moment at a time.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Pause, breath, reflect

1:37 Trump 2.0 and the Vortex

6:45 Dancing with the Vortex

9:29 Reframing the Inner Critic

11:14 Practical Advice for Energy Protection

If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. 

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 stickers by sticker.

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

We can also connect on LinkedIn.

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. 

The Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! 

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength.

This week on the Kintsugi Podcast, I celebrated National Sticker Day by handing out 1,000 glow-in-the-dark stickers because stickers aren’t just for kids, they’re for everyone. They’re more than decoration; they’re reminders to pause, breathe, and reflect. I also explored the power of compassion over empathy and shared how you can help communities affected by the California wildfires through our new "Choose Compassion" sweatshirt. Plus, we unpacked the myth of 10,000 steps and revisited the timeless "white t-shirt" habits of wellness—simple, effective practices that never go out of style. Let’s approach health with care, discernment, and heart.

Key moments of this interview:

0:20 National Sticker Day

3:10 Compassion vs. Empathy

5:30 History of 10,000 Steps & the Marketing Behind It

8:23 Finding Your Own Wellness Path

13:50 The "White T-Shirt" Wellness Habits

If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. 

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 stickers by sticker.

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

We can also connect on LinkedIn.

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. 

The Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! 

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength.

On this episode of The Kintsugi Podcast, I share how to navigate life’s muddy moments without letting them turn into bad days. Inspired by Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” mantra and Rumi’s The Guest House , we explore the power of acceptance and mindfulness. I talk about why I stopped labeling days as “good” or “bad” and how embracing all of life’s visitors—joy, sorrow, anger—can help us stay in our zone of genius. If you’re feeling like quitting today, know this: you’re not alone, and you can keep pedaling. Let’s celebrate our scars as symbols of resilience.

Key moments of this interview:

0:26 National Quitter’s Day

2:16 My Last Bad Day

5:34 Mel Robbins’ "Let Them" Mantra

7:30 Be My Guest

9:55 The Practice of Accepting Moments

If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. 

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 stickers by sticker.

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

We can also connect on LinkedIn.

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. 

The Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! 

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength. 

As we step into 2025, let’s talk about resolutions…the hopes, the hype, and why they often fizzle out. In this episode, I share the surprising origins of New Year’s resolutions (hint: thank the Babylonians), the importance of building a solid foundation, and why small, consistent steps matter more than big leaps.

Together, we’ll explore how to align with our values, surround ourselves with the right people, and create a story that empowers us to succeed. Let’s defy the odds, celebrate our scars, and make this year one of resilience, joy, and ripples of positive change.

Key moments of this interview:

1:15 Origins of New Year’s Resolutions

5:16 The Importance of a Strong Foundation

6:28 Four Cornerstones of a Strong Foundation

9:29 Why Small Steps Matter

If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. 

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 stickers by sticker.

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

We can also connect on LinkedIn.

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. 

The Kintsugi Podcast is your space for healing, self-improvement, and personal growth. Through mindfulness, meditation, and mindset shifts, we explore self-healing, overcoming adversity, and managing stress. Prioritize your mental, physical, and digital wellness while reclaiming happiness and resilience on your journey.

Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! 

Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength.