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Welcome to Whole Again, where we share stories of connection. This episode, hosted by Michael, features Luis Gallardo, founder of the World Happiness Summit and advocate for a new system he calls 'Happytalism.'During our conversation we talked about: His insights on consumerism, the capitalist system, and traditional benchmarks of success: fame, money, and power.The conversation shifts to the concept of resilience and how we can foster happiness and peace in a world riddled with conflict.His journey from coaching handball to working with the United Nations and eventually leading corporate marketing strategies.The World Happiness Summit's evolution into a global movement promoting a holistic and synergistic approach to well-being is highlighted."We need as much positivity as there is negativity going on in the world." - Luis GallardoIf 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 reach out to [email protected]. With Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Wisdom, listeners explore resilience through personal stories of trauma, scars, and injury while learning to overcome imposter syndrome,...