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In this enlightening episode of Whole Again host Michael O'Brien sits down with life coach and wellness expert Erica Diamond. Together, they explore the transformative journey from burnout to living an abundant life. Erica shares her personal experiences and expertise, offering actionable advice and strategies for self-care, mindfulness, time management, and healthy living that resonate with people seeking balance and fulfillment in their rushed lives. Show Notes: Introduction to guest Erica Diamond, renowned life coach and advocate for holistic wellness. Erica discusses the pitfalls of perfectionism and the significance of self-acceptance and taking risks. Unpacking the real meaning of self-care with Erica's perspective on deep healing work. Exploring Erica's entrepreneurial journey and her path to helping women navigate life changes. Erica's interest in essential oils for healing and her company Bliss Essential's mission during the pandemic. Erica's four-step method for overcoming burnout and embracing an abundant life The importance of movement and nutrition in our daily livesTune into this episode of The Kintsugi Podcast to gain valuable insights from Erica Diamond on creating a fulfilling life beyond stress and burnout. If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, silver, or lacquer, highlighting the cracks rather than hiding them. It embodies the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and teaches that breakage and repair are part of an object’s history, making it more valuable rather than less. Metaphorically, Kintsugi reminds us that our challenges, scars, and setbacks are not something to be ashamed of but can be embraced as a source of strength and transformation.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 sticker by clicking 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. Thanks for being here! I appreciate you! Let's celebrate our scars as golden symbols of resilience and strength. My name is Michael. I'm a husband, father, son, and friend. I'm also an executive coach, speaker, and meditation teacher, and I help people prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day and help them heal, grow, 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, and my trauma team doesn’t know how I survived. Along the way, I’ve tried it all to heal and in my podcast, I share what I’ve learned in hopes that something might help you. Plus, I want to create a connection with you so you’re not alone in your journey. You’ve got this!If you feel you need more mental health support, please contact NAMI. This is a good place to start. If you have a question or comment, please