Whole Again: Mindfulness and Resilience Through Kintsugi Wisdom
Episodes
#95 | How Resilience & Mindfulness Can Help Redefine Success & Foster Happiness with Luis Gallardo
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Whole Again, where we share stories of connection. This episode, hosted by Michael, features Luis Gallardo, founder of the World Happiness ...
#94 | A Mirco-Meditation for Mindfulness & Self-As You Navigate Holiday Stress & Find Balance
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael guides us through a short practice together, inviting us to slow down and create space amidst our never-ending to-do lists.&n...
#93| How Resilience, Community & Self-Care Helped Karrah Teruya Battle Cancer & Reclaim Her Identity
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's story of connection welcomes friend and guest, Karrah Teruya. She shares her raw and real journey through multiple cancer diagnoses, grapp...
#92 | How Mindfulness & Resilience Help Me Cycle Across America - Chapter 1
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael in this episode of the Whole Again as he shares lessons learned from his bike ride across America and provides insightful tips on how to ...
#91 | How Mindfulness & Resilience Help Navigate Stress & Emotional Health with Jon Macaskill
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's story of connection welcomes friend and guest, Jon Macaskill, a former Navy SEAL turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. In this inspir...
#90 | How Resilience & Self-Care Helped Megan Swan Overcome Alcohol Dependency & Find Clarity
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you take a step toward clarity?On this episode of The Kintsugi Podcast, Michael O'Brien sits down with Megan Swan, partner, mom, daughter, yog...
#89 | How Resilience, Mindfulness & Self-Care Help Overcome Perfectionism & Find Joy with Meaghan B. Murphy
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you live a fully charged life?On this episode of Whole Again Michael O'Brien sits down with Meaghan B Murphy, partner, mom, daughter, sister, ...
#88 | How Mindfulness & Resilience Shaped My Healing Journey After Trauma
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Whole Again with your host, Michael O'Brien, where we explore the beauty of resilience and connection and how we can apply the principles o...
#87 | Mindfulness & Self-Care: A 5-Minute Follow-the-Leader Micro-Meditation for Children
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Five Minute Follow the Leader Micro-Meditation for childrenIf this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a frie...
#86 | Mindfulness & Self-Care: A 5-Minute Loving-Kindness Micro-Meditation for Children
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Five Minute Loving Kindness Meditation for childrenIf this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. ...
#85 | This Moment Too Shall Pass (Self-Care, Transformation & Overcoming Uncertainty)
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation is was recorded at the start of our coronavirus crisis in the United States. We are getting through this moment. If thi...
#84 | Mindfulness & Resilience: Lessons from "I Miss You When You Blink"
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is inspired by Mary Laura’s Philpott’s essay, I Miss You When You Blink. It’s about living with awarenes...
#83 | Resilience & Mindfulness: A 5-Minute Pause Breathe Reflect Micro-Meditation
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is a five-minute Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation.If this episode sparked something within you, please downloa...
#82 | How Mindfulness & Resilience Shape a Life of Transformation with David Taylor-Klaus
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is with husband, father, friend, and difference-maker David Taylor-Klaus.If this episode sparked something wit...
#81 | How Resilience & Self-Care Help Turn Life’s Lemons Into Growth & Transformation
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lemons. Bittersweet. Tart. Some would say a perfect sum of life’s attributes, a perfect portrayal of life’s moments. Whether we choose to see thes...
#80 | A 5-Minute Counting Micro-Meditation Builds Resilience & Mindfulness for Teens & Adults
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Five Minute Counting Meditation for teensIf this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. Kintsugi ...
#79 | How a 5-Minute Grounding Micro-Meditation Builds Resilience & Mindfulness for Teens & Adults
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Five Minute Grounding Exercise for teens. If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a friend. Kin...
#78 | How Women Shape Resilience & Transformation Through Love, Strength & Mindfulness
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mama - The first word we learn in life and the person our entire childhood revolves around. The first person we think about when we want to share the ...
#77 | How Self-Care & Mindfulness Help Create a Resilient Work-Life Balance
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Whole Again, we start our talk about resilience and our continuous strive for creating a better life-work harmony, with a ...
#76 | How Small Acts of Self-Care & Mindfulness Create a Ripple of Resilience
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is a throwback episode from the beginning of The Whole Again but the message is timeless.If this episode spark...
#75 | How Love, Acceptance & Mindfulness Build Resilience: Lessons from "The Mosaic" with Danny Levin
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on the Whole Again we host a remarkable human being, a rare blend of a spiritual and business mind, a man who lived the human experience in all...
#74 | How Resilience & Mindfulness Transformed My Recovery After Total Knee Replacement
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 20 years… 20 years since my last bad day, 20 years since my life changed for the better, despite the circumstances that generated the ch...
#73 | How Gillian Castle Turned Trauma Into Resilience & Transformation Through Mindfulness
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Giving birth seems like the most natural and emotional experience in the world. But what happens when things don’t go as they should, what happens w...
#72 | How Danielle Thompson Transformed Self-Doubt Into Resilience Through Mindfulness & Self-Care
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on Whole Again we are introduced to Danielle Thompson, an intuitive success coach who shares her story about chasing happiness, overcoming self...
#71 | How DeAndra Harmony Transformed Trauma into Resilience & Healing Through Mindfulness
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on Whole Again, we continue our series of inspiring interviews with DeAndra Harmony- Personal Development Strategist, Entrepreneur, Author, Fou...
#70 | Halftime: A Moment to Reflect, Reset, and Move Forward With Resilience
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The day is finally here… As we reach the halfway mark of 2021 and start to reevaluate our new normal and the way our lives have changed, I enter a n...
#69 | Who’s in Your Peloton? The Key to Resilience & Growth
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world changed. For the better or for the worse depends only on how we decide to live our lives from now on… Sharing energy, thoughts, ideas, or ...
#68 | 3 Ways to Break Free From Comparison & Build Resilience
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m bionic!The surgery that I visualized worked, and I’m finally back on our weekly conversations here on The Whole Again Podcast to share my stor...
#67 | The Art of Finding Your ‘Wa’: How to Create a Life Beyond the Hustle and Heal
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our quest for finding the perfect balance between work and life, we find ourselves always choosing work over life, living more as human “doers'' ...
#66 | How to Start Your Day With Intention: A Guided Morning Micro-Meditation
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation about resilience isn’t a conversation. It’s a meditation to help you set your intentions for the day. Often we start our da...
#65 | Why Speaking Your Truth Is the Key to Healing & Resilience
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always been timid… hiding from the world, ashamed of my own voice, afraid of taking space, being a slave of my inner critique that stopped m...
#64 | Building Better Habits: How Mindful Practice Shapes Resilience & Growth
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on The Kintsugi Podcast we talk about practicing mindfully and how our lives are a collection of our habits- conscious and unconscious habits t...
#63 | The Importance of The Day After: How Connection & Resilience Shape Our Future
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The day after… The day after supreme happiness, the day after complete chaos, the day after everything changes in our lives… In the heat of the mo...
#62 | Bridging Fear & Growth: A Journey of Resilience, Uncertainty & Letting Go
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had a dream… A dream about terrifying heights, about a stranger who became a companion in an uncertain walk over the bridge, and of finally lettin...
#61 | Emotional Self-Mastery: Resilience & Inner Growth with Shasheen Shah
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Kintsugi Podcast we introduce you to Shasheen Shah, a brilliant author and successful communication coach, dedicated to mastering per...
#60 | Change Your Breathing, Change Your Health: Resilience & Healing with Dr. Amy Novotny
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How’s your health? When we think about our health we often turn to diet or exercise as ways to get healthier. These are great but what if your breat...
#59 | Seasons of Growth: Why Pausing Can Lead to Greater Resilience
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is bittersweet. I’ve decided it’s time to pause our conversations here on The Kintsugi Podcast. At least for a while.It’s not a decision I...
#58 | We Only Have Moments to Live: Resilience & Wellness for a Healthier Life
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about the importance of spending time on your wellness to prevent being forced to spend time on your illnes...
#57 | The Path to Healing: How Forgiveness & Gratitude Build Resilience
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about moving from Forgiveness to Gratitude.If this episode sparked something within you, please download it...
#56 | Embracing Unity: How Connection & Resilience Create a Stronger Tomorrow
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about the power of oneness.If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it wi...
#55 | Miracle Mornings with Brianna Greenspan (Resilience & Mindfulness for Transformation)
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about how our mornings can help us become more resilient.If this episode sparked something within you, ...
#54 | The Power of Letting Go: How Releasing Attachments Builds Strength & Resilience
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is easing your grip on attachment to help you become more resilient, agile, and adaptable.If this episode spar...
#53 | Overcoming Burnout: Tony Martignetti on Purpose, Healing & Resilience
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is moving beyond burnout with Inspired Purpose Coach, Tony Martignetti.If this episode sparked something withi...
C.A.R.E. to Be an Ally: Resilience, Healing & Creating a Better Tomorrow
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how we can embrace each other and create a better tomorrow for all.If this episode sparked something ...
#51 | You Belong: Resilience, Mindfulness & Healing with Sebene Selassie
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is with mindfulness teacher, Sebene Selassie. We talk about her journey and how to create more belonging as a ...
#50 | Love & Resilience: What It Looks Like in Work & Life
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about love and what it looks like at work.If this episode sparked something within you, please download...
#49 | Living an Inside-Out Life: Resilience, Belonging & Transformation
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about the importance of moving beyond our circle to create more belonging and a better tomorrow.If this epi...
#48 | The Power of Acceptance (Resilience, Mindfulness & Transformation)
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how to win the argument you can’t win.If this episode sparked something within you, please download...
#47 | The Power of Helping Others: How Giving Back Builds Resilience & Connection
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how we can build a stronger community and more resilience.If this episode sparked something within yo...
#46 | Why You Should Talk to Strangers: Connection, Resilience & Growth
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about why you should talk to strangers. If this episode sparked something within you, please downl...
#45 | Nourishing Mind, Body & Soul: A Path to Resilience & Transformation
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how we are feeding our mind, body, and soul.If this episode sparked something within you, please down...
#44 | How to Stop Missing Your Life: Mindfulness & Resilience with Cory Muscara
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is with one of the nation’s leading experts on mindfulness, Cory Muscara. We talk about how to be present du...
#43 | How Will You Use Your Dash? Embracing Resilience & Growth Through Life’s Journey
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how you wish to use your dash. You know, the dash between your birthday and final day.If this episode...
#42 | Finding Strength in Uncertainty: Lessons from the Hospital & Life’s Challenges
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how we manage when we don’t know where the finish line is. It’s something that I remembered while...
#41 | Parenting with Resilience: Lessons in Strength, Growth & Healing
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about a few lessons I’ve discovered as a parent that can help us create a better tomorrow once we get thr...
#40 | A Thanksgiving in Quarantine: How Mindfulness & Gratitude Build Resilience
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how I spent my Thanksgiving holiday in quarantine because I thought I could have COVID. The good news...
#39 | How to Pause, Breathe & Reflect: A Mindfulness Practice for Resilience
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is a special episode to help you Pause, Breathe, and Reflect more this holiday season.If this episode sparked ...
#38 | The Power of Gratitude: Chris Palmore on Mindfulness & Resilience
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is with Chris Palmore from The Gratitude Space. He shares his journey with gratitude. You can discover more at...
#37 | Gratitude in Tough Times: How Mindfulness Builds Strength & Resilience
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about the power of gratitude especially during our tough moments.If this episode sparked something with...
#36 | Finding Stability After Change: A Mindful Approach to Resilience & Growth
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how we can move forward post-election. If this episode sparked something within you, please download ...
#35 | Navigating Uncertainty: How Mindfulness & Reflection Can Help in Emotional Moments
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reflect this week. This will be an emotional week. To support you, I s...
#34 | What I’d Tell My 20-Year-Old Self: Resilience, Transformation & Embracing Change
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about what we can discover through a fresh perspective and it’s a celebration of my youngest’s 20th bir...
#33 | The War of Art & Resilience: Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Inner Battles
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is with Steven Pressfield, the author of The War of Art and Gates of Fire. We discuss Spartan Women, Resistanc...
#32 | Breaking Through Resistance: How Love & Mindfulness Build Resilience
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about Resistance and Love. If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share i...
#31 | The Power of Letting Go: How Releasing Attachments Builds Resilience & Strength
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about letting go of our attachments to grow.If this episode sparked something within you, please downlo...
#30 | The Power of Reflection: How Mindfulness Creates Resilience & Transformation
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about finding more time to reflect as we navigate this moment known as 2020. It’s an invitation to do...
#29 | Lessons from 2020: Finding Strength & Resilience in Life’s Unexpected Moments
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about the one thing that all these crazy 2020 moments have in common and it’s the thing that can help...
#28 | Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (Healing, Resilience & Micro-Meditation)
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about your breath. I sat down with James Nestor to discuss his latest book, Breath: The New Science of a Lo...
#27 | The Secret to Resilience & Success: How Mindful Recovery Fuels Transformation
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about the importance of recovery if you want to get things done. It’s also a celebration of six years of ...
#26 | Unshakeable Resilience: Bruce Ross on Leadership, Mindfulness & Peak Performance
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is with leadership expert, Bruce Ross.His proprietary approach (FlowPreneur: Unshakeable Bold Leadership) inte...
#25 | A Lesson in Resilience: Celebrating My Dad’s 84th & Finding Strength in Hard Times
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about celebrating my dad’s 84th birthday and a lesson he passed down to me that could help us get out of ...
#24 | How to Get the Hard Things Done: 3 Questions to Boost Productivity & Resilience
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Conversation about Resilience is about getting the hard things done.If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share...
#23 | Joy in Uncertain Times: How Mindfulness & Resilience Can Transform Your Experience
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about finding Joy during COVID.If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share i...
#22 | Harnessing Your Energy: A Kintsugi Approach to Mindfulness & Resilience
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about your energy. It's the one thing you can always control. If this episode sparked something within ...
#21 | The Best Way to Start: A Mindful Approach to Resilience & Transformation
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about the best way to start.If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it w...
#20 | Why Community Matters: Building Resilience & Strength Together
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about the value of a strong peloton.If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and sh...
#19 | Overcoming Doubt: A Kintsugi Approach to Resilience & Transformation
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how to deal with doubt when it strikes.If this episode sparked something within you, please download ...
#18 | How to Make Change Last: Resilience & Transformation Through Kintsugi
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about How to Make Change Last.If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it...
#17 | Gen X, Y & Z: A Conversation on Resilience (Mindfulness & Kintsugi Wisdom for Growth)
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about Gen X, Y, and Z.If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and share it with a ...
#16 | What Do You Need Today? A Mindful Approach to Resilience & Transformation
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about Boomerangs and Curiosity. If this episode sparked something within you, please download it and s...
#15 | Black Lives Matter & Resilience (Mindfulness, Kintsugi, & Healing Through Awareness)
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about Black Lives Matter and Privilege. If this episode sparked something within you, please download ...
#14 | Finding Clarity in Crisis: A Mindfulness & Resilience Approach
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is about how to find clarity during this moment in time. It’s all about what you can do if you are still.&nb...
#13 | Lessons in Resilience: What Steve Jobs Got Wrong & How to Move Forward After Setbacks
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is for anyone looking to step toward a better tomorrow. It’s inspired by the class of 2020 and something tha...
#12 | Reducing Stress & Inflammation for Resilience & Transformation
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is with wellness coach, Julie Michelson. We discuss how to reduce your stress and inflammation during this mom...
#11 | Redefining Masculinity: Resilience & Transformation Through Kintsugi
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Conversation about Resilience is all about shifting our masculinity script in hopes that it can help us create a better tomorrow. You can di...
#10 | Solving Life’s Puzzle: Resilience & Transformation Through Kintsugi
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Conversation about Resilience is all about solving your puzzle and what you need to create a better life and career. You can discover more at ...
#9 | Dancing with Fear on the way to Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation was recorded during our 25th wedding anniversary trip to Costa Rica. I share how I danced with my fear of heights and R.I.S.K.&nb...
#8 | The Resilience Mindset Shift for Post-Traumatic Growth
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation was recorded in memory of Eva Korr who taught me about forgiveness during a family trip to Poland. To discover mor...
#7 | A Wabi-Sabi Approach to Post-Traumatic Growth
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Conversation about Resilience is all about the awesome-sauce behind our grey hairs, wrinkles and scars and how they symbolize resilience. ...
#6 | Are You Fully Living? A Mindset Shift for Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation was after coming home from Costa Rica and seeing the differences between being a citizen and tourist. To discover more visit...
#5 | How to Slay Imposter Syndrome For Growth and Resilience
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation was recorded after a workshop on imposter syndrome. I wanted to set the record straight that guys deal with this as well and my t...
#4 | Hope for Post-Traumatic Growth and Healing After the Pandemic
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Conversation about Resilience, I share 10 things I hope will come from our corona crisis to help us work and live better together. What do ...
#3 | The Power of Acceptance for Great Resilience: You Get What You Get
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation was during a visit to California to visit my youngest daughter at college and it includes one of her first lessons on gratitude. ...
#2 | The Importance of Energy for Your Healing and Growth
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation was recorded during the 2nd week of corona and it is about being mindful of the ripple we are sending and receiving. To discover ...
#1 | A Perspective for Healing and Post-Traumatic Growth - You Go Where Your Eyes Go
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation is from my TEDx and idea with spreading that You Go Where Your Eyes Go. It will give you more insight to my Last Bad Day sto...