• #246 | A Practice of Acceptance for More Mindfulness and Resilience through a Microdose Meditation
    Jul 21 2025

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    Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to control what can’t be controlled? What if the answer isn’t doing more—but simply letting it be?

    In this calming microdose meditation, Michael guides you to gently slow down and invite acceptance into your moment. Using the breath and simple noticing, you’ll learn how to soften your grip on judgment, resistance, or frustration—no fixing required.

    • Experience a short, grounding practice to return to the present with compassion.
    • Learn how the mantra “Let it be” can anchor you in grace during tough moments.
    • Walk away with a tool you can use anytime you feel reactive or overwhelmed.

    Take a deep breath and give yourself permission to stop forcing and start allowing—because sometimes the most powerful move is simply to let it be.


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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 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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  • #245 | How to Practice Radical-Acceptance and Build Resilience When You Can’t Control What’s Happening
    Jul 18 2025

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    Still fighting what life’s throwing at you? What if you stopped resisting—and learned how to ride the waves instead?

    Acceptance isn’t about giving in or giving up. It’s about dropping the exhausting battle with what you can’t control—and choosing to show up differently. In this microdose episode, Michael shares a powerful metaphor that helped shift his recovery and might just change your relationship with pain, grief, and uncertainty.

    • Learn the difference between passive approval and active acceptance.
    • Discover how to stop asking “Why me?” and start asking “What now?”
    • Hear how a wave, a surfboard, and a mindset shift can transform your healing process.

    Take a deep breath and discover how to stop fighting the surf—and start riding it with more ease, strength, and grace.


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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 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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  • #244 | Why Acceptance Is Key to Your Trauma Recovery and Resilience Journey
    Jul 16 2025

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    Are you secretly exhausting yourself by fighting something you can’t control?

    In this powerful episode, Michael explores the “A” in his GRACE model—Acceptance—and shares why resisting reality only adds to our suffering. With vulnerable honesty and actionable insight, he unpacks what acceptance really is (and isn’t)—and how learning to let go of the fight can bring more clarity, grace, and strength to your recovery.

    • Discover why acceptance isn’t approval—and why it’s actually a starting point for action.
    • Learn 5 steps to stop resisting your situation and begin healing emotionally and mentally.
    • Get journal prompts and daily reflection tools to help you integrate acceptance gently into your life.

    Take a deep breath and discover how to stop fighting what is and begin walking forward with greater ease, energy, and resilience.


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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 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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  • #243 | Reframe Negative Self-Talk with a Microdose Mindfulness-Meditation
    Jul 14 2025

    What if the most powerful shift in your healing journey came not from what you do—but from how you speak to yourself?

    In this guided microdose meditation, Michael invites you to explore reframing, the “R” in his GRACE model. This calming practice helps you soften self-judgment, shift your inner narrative, and open up new perspectives—even during the hardest parts of recovery.

    • Ground yourself with breath and presence in just a few quiet moments.
    • Reflect on the kindest, most compassionate words you can offer yourself.
    • Begin to notice how gentle reframing can reveal what's been hidden beneath pain.

    Take a deep breathe and reconnect with yourself, reframe your mindset, and gently open space for healing—one breath at a time.


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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 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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  • #242 | A Mindset Shift I Hated Until It Transformed My Trauma Recovery and Resilience
    Jul 11 2025

    What if the mindset shift that helps you heal is also the one that initially pisses you off?

    In this powerful microdose episode, Michael opens up about a question that landed at the wrong time—but eventually changed everything. As part of the “R” in his GRACE model, reframing is more than just thinking positively. It’s about claiming your power by choosing how you relate to what’s happened.

    Takeaways:

    • Hear how one conversation reframed Michael’s recovery from near-death trauma.
    • Learn why reframing isn’t about denying your pain—but about relating to it differently.
    • Take away two powerful journaling/meditation prompts that can help you shift perspective (when the time is right).


    Take a deep breath and explore a transformative question that could help you move from frustration to clarity, and from survival to healing.


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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 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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  • #241 | No, You Don’t Have to Love Your Trauma Pain - But You Can Look at It Differently and Build Resilience
    Jul 9 2025

    What if the way you look at your pain matters more than the pain itself?

    Life rarely goes according to plan—and especially for survivors of injury, illness, or trauma, emotional spirals are common. In this episode, Michael shares the “R” in his GRACE model: Reframing—a powerful practice that helps you create space between your pain and your perspective, so you can respond with clarity instead of reaction.

    Takeaways:

    • Discover 3 simple yet powerful ways to reframe even your hardest moments.
    • Learn why reframing isn't denial—it's a tool to reduce suffering and regain control.
    • Hear how two little words—“and” and “yet”—can shift your internal narrative and open doors to healing.

    Take a deep breath and discover how to build a more resilient mind and start viewing your toughest challenges through a new, empowering lens.


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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 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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  • #240 | How Gratitude is The Gateway To More Mindfulness and Resilience - A Microdose Meditation
    Jul 7 2025

    What if just one breath—and one person—could shift your entire emotional state?

    In today’s microdose meditation, Michael invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with someone who brings you gratitude. This isn’t about toxic positivity—it’s about finding steady ground, even when the world feels chaotic or uncertain.

    Takeaways:

    • Experience a short, soothing practice that reconnects you with your breath and your heart.
    • Learn how mindful gratitude helps regulate your emotions and settle your nervous system.
    • Walk away inspired to share your appreciation with someone who matters to you.

    Take 3 minutes now to feel grounded, grateful, and maybe even send a ripple of love to someone who needs it.


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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 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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  • #239 | Give Me Two Minutes...I'll Change How You See Your Trauma Recovery and Resilience
    Jul 4 2025

    What if just two minutes could completely shift how you experience your life—no matter what you’re going through?

    We all get “squeezed” by life—by trauma, pain, illness, or just everyday overwhelm. And what comes out in those moments reveals what’s within. In this short but powerful reflection, Michael challenges you to change your inner story and respond with gratitude, even when the outside is bruised.

    Takeaways:

    • Explore a fresh way to look at your life through the lens of wonder and odds.
    • Understand how your internal state shapes what you give to the world.
    • Walk away with a clear, inspiring reminder to create ripples of joy—even in difficulty.

    Take a deep breathe and take 2 minutes to reconnect with the miracle of being here—and the power you have to choose what lives inside you.


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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 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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