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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, yogi, chef, friend, author, and wellness coach and advisor, to discuss topics ranging from overcoming alcohol dependency and embracing a holistic approach to wellness to the importance of self-leadership and nurturing resilience in personal and professional life.

Megan opens up about her “Last Bad Day” on March 18, 2018, the day after crossing boundaries she swore she would never cross. Determined to break free from her own excuses, Megan grew tired of exerting energy to conform to external standards and self-imposed ideals. Recognizing the cliché but undeniable truth, she embarked on a journey to find her true self.

As Megan shares her story, we discuss topics, such as:

• Introduction to Megan Swan, wellness coach and adventurer.
• Megan's relationship origin story, which involves an Eat, Pray, Love-inspired journey to Mexico, culminating in a chance meeting with her now-husband. • Megan opens up about her relationship with alcohol & her decision to choose clarity over numbness.
• The lessons Megan learned as a mother and how they helped shape her perspective on wellness.
• Unpacking the new wellness program for women that focuses on sustainable energy, confidence, and clarity in decision-making.
• The culture of mindful drinking, its impact on wellness, and the steps Megan took to navigate this change.
• Discussion on the intersection between leadership, self-leadership, and optimal wellness.
• The importance of resilience, relevant daily practices, & how to bounce back when you’ve fallen down.
• Megan's vision for a world where wellness isn’t transactional, but something more embracing and meaningful.

You can purchase Megan’s book, 10 Day Detox: A Guide for Moms to Feel More Energized and Find Their Balance, Naturally at Amazon :

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Sign up for Megan’s Course: ELEVATE and LEAD: A strategic leadership development program for women to optimize their capacity– a comprehensive approach to elevating executive leadership in corporate spaces.

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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.

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