• The Kintsugi Podcast - Stories of Connection

  • By: Michael OBrien
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The Kintsugi Podcast - Stories of Connection

By: Michael OBrien
  • Summary

  • The Kintsugi Podcast is about reconnecting with ourselves and each other and seeing our scars as golden symbols of our strength and resilience. In this divided world, there's a way to come back together and see our stories within each of us. Each week, I will share a story of connection from another like-hearted human and a Pause Breathe Reflect meditation to help you connect with yourself and put a beautiful ripple into the world.

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Episodes
  • The Art of Kintsugi with Miya Smith
    Nov 20 2024

    In this heartfelt (and oddly on-brand) episode of The Kintsugi Podcast, I sit down with Miya Smith, an incredible Kintsugi artist whose story is as golden as the art itself. Miya takes us on a journey from her roots in Japan to her life in California, sharing how she mastered the intricate art of mending broken pottery with gold. Together, we dive into the beautiful philosophy of Kintsugi; embracing imperfections, celebrating scars, and turning life’s cracks into art. Honestly, it’s like my podcast title finally earned its keep! Tune in for inspiration, laughs, and maybe even a little golden repair for your soul.

    Key moments of this interview:
    3:30 A Charming Tale of How Miya Met Her Husband
    7:30 Miya’s Journey to Becoming a Kintsugi Artist
    13:30 The History and Origins of Kintsugi
    25:30 The Process of Traditional Kintsugi
    35:30 Emotional Reactions to Kintsugi
    46:12 Modern vs. Traditional Kintsugi
    49:00 The Message of Kintsugi for Today’s Society

    Thank you for tuning in to The Kintsugi Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more stories of resilience and transformation.

    Join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to navigate life with more ease and prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day.

    You can connect with me by receiving my inspirational text messages throughout the week by texting ‘kintsugi’ to 503-487-5957 and downloading My Better Life Workbook at www.michaelobrienshift.com ( http://www.michaelobrienshift.com )

    Social Media & Contact Information :
    Instagram: Pause Breathe Reflect https://www.instagram.com/pausebreathereflect
    LinkedIn: Michael O'Brien https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/
    Websites: Discover more at www.michaelobrienshift.com (http://www.michaelobrienshift.com)

    Sponsors : Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App

    To discover more about bringing mindfulness into your daily life, download the Pause Breathe Reflect App today!




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    53 mins
  • The Power of Collective Resilience with Adam Pearce
    Nov 12 2024

    In this episode, I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with Adam Pearce, last year’s CNN Hero of the Year, to talk about the profound journey he and his family took after his brother Kevin, a rising professional snowboarder, sustained a traumatic brain injury that changed their lives forever.


    Adam opened up about their powerful experience navigating brain injury, resilience, and building the Love Your Brain foundation, which now supports countless others facing similar challenges.


    Our conversation dives into the essence of resilience, the strength of community, and the lifelong journey toward healing and acceptance. You’ll be moved by Adam’s story, his insight, and the beautiful mission of Love Your Brain.

    Key moments of this interview:
    1:30 Introduction of Adam Pearce
    8:00 The accident that changed everything
    15:00 How Kevin learned about acceptance
    31:00 Launching Love Your Brain Foundation
    37:00 The transformative power of yoga and mindfulness
    41:00 How important connection is during recovery
    47:00 CNN Hero of the Year


    Connect with Adam and Love Your Brain via Instagram and Web
    Thank you for tuning in to The Kintsugi Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more stories of resilience and transformation.

    Join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to navigate life with more ease and prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day.

    Social Media & Contact Information :
    Instagram: Pause Breathe Reflect https://www.instagram.com/pausebreathereflect
    LinkedIn: Michael O'Brien https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/
    Websites: Discover more at www.michaelobrienshift.com (http://www.michaelobrienshift.com)

    Sponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App

    To discover more about bringing mindfulness into your daily life, download the Pause Breathe Reflect App today!




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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Pause Breathe rEfLECTION 2024
    Nov 7 2024

    In this episode, I sit down the morning after the election, exhausted but compelled to share my raw thoughts with you. As the dust settles, I'm caught between disbelief and a strange, aching hope, a hope that I nearly lost this week as I rushed my dog, aptly named Hope, to a life-saving surgery. Her fight to survive feels like a mirror to this moment in America: painful, uncertain, yet oddly resilient. This isn’t just about politics; it’s about who we are, what we believe in, and how we pick ourselves up. Join me as I grapple with the tension and try to find a way forward.

    Key moments of this interview:
    0:30 My emergency vet visit
    3:10 My election disappointment and emotions
    8:00 My urgent message for hope
    11:20 How we move forward together

    Thank you for tuning in to The Kintsugi Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more stories of resilience and transformation.

    Join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to navigate life with more ease and prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day.

    Social Media & Contact Information :
    Instagram: Pause Breathe Reflect https://www.instagram.com/pausebreathereflect
    LinkedIn: Michael O'Brien https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/
    Websites: Discover more at www.michaelobrienshift.com (http://www.michaelobrienshift.com)

    Sponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App



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    14 mins

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