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The Whole Again Podcast: Mindfulness and Resilience through Kinstugi Wisdom airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Pause Breathe Reflect Microdose Meditations, Growth Mindset and Mindfulness Tips, Transformation our scars into healing and resilience, and a new series from May to August called A Perfectly Imperfect Union.------Today is Tax Day in America. How much are you paying in Scroll Taxes???In a world where our phones are always within reach, it’s easy to believe our constant connection is harmless—or even necessary. But what if the real issue isn’t willpower… it’s design? This episode explores how our digital habits are shaping our mental, emotional, and physical well-being—and why so many of us feel distracted, overwhelmed, and stuck in patterns we can’t seem to break.Understand the hidden “scroll tax” and how it’s impacting your time, attention, and overall healthLearn why reducing screen time—even slightly—can improve focus, mood, and cognitive performanceDiscover simple, realistic ways to reset your relationship with your phone without giving it up completelyPress play to learn how small shifts in your digital habits can help you reclaim your focus, energy, and sense of control in a constantly connected world.Link to Washington Post Article: You can now download my Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ for FREE in Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Discover how spend less time on your phone and more time on things that bring you joy. Also, find the support you need to navigate today’s uncertainty with more calm and grace.Receive a FREE copy of my book: “My Last Bad Day Shift.”Join me on Substack https://substack.com/@milkshakeswithmichael for more ways to stay resilient and navigate today’s uncertainty with more grace.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.With Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Mindfulness and Resilience through Kintsugi Wisdom, listeners explore mindfulness and 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