Podcast Episodes

#307 | A Courage Building Mindfulness and Resilience Practice: I Am Willing, I Am Brave

Episode 307

What if courage wasn’t something you had to chase—but something already within you, just waiting to be remembered?

In today’s microdose meditation, Michael guides you through a short but powerful prac…

Published on 1 day, 15 hours ago

#306 | How to Mindfully Get Back Up After You've Fallen (resilience)

Episode 306

Have you ever wondered if it’s time to try again—or if it’s wiser to walk away?

In this episode, Michael shares two life-altering bike crashes and the deeper message behind the common advice to "just …

Published on 4 days, 15 hours ago

#305 | Why Joy, Mindfulness and Resilience Matter in Hard Times with Artist & Cyclist Lisa Congdon

Episode 305

What if joy isn’t just a feeling—but a radical act of resistance in times of chaos?

In a world filled with uncertainty, division, and personal adversity, many of us feel guilty for experiencing joy. T…

Published on 6 days, 15 hours ago

#304 | Feeling Overwhelmed? Microdose Meditation to Slow Down (Mindfulness/Resilience)

Episode 304

Feeling like life is moving at 1,000 miles an hour? This time of year can feel especially overwhelming—with holiday pressure, year-end deadlines, and nonstop demands pulling you in every direction. B…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

#303 | What My Dad’s 300 Game Taught Me About Perfection, Mindfulness and Resilience

Episode 303

What does it really mean to reach perfection—and does it even matter on the healing journey? In this milestone 300th episode, Michael O’Brien shares a powerful story about his father, a lifetime bowl…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

#302 | The Power of Imperfect Steps for Mindfulness, Resilience, and Healing (most replayed)

Episode 302

This is a topic that keeps coming up. This show was one of the most popular of the year and I wanted to share it with you again or perhaps the first time.

Are you stuck chasing perfection in your reco…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

#301 | Cultivate Community with a Microdose Meditation for Mindfulness and Resilience

Episode 301

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Do you ever feel like you're carrying your healing alone? What if one word could remind you that you’re alread…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

#300 | How to Create Change (Mindfulness and Resilience)

Episode 300

Feeling stuck? Here’s a simple truth: nothing changes if nothing changes.

We often wait for the perfect conditions to make a shift—less stress, more time, someone else to go first. But meaningful chan…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

#299 | Before the Holiday Rush: A Thanksgiving Reflection of Mindfulness and Resilience

Episode 299

Before the holiday rush takes over, have you paused to check in with yourself?

The end-of-year busyness can be overwhelming—full of pressure, noise, and nonstop motion. In this short yet meaningful Th…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

#298 | Letting Go, One Breath at a Time - A Microdose Meditation for Mindfulness and Resilience

Episode 298

What would your life feel like if you gave yourself permission to let go—one breath at a time?

In a world that constantly pushes us to hold on—to stress, to self-judgment, to control—learning to relea…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago