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May 28, 2025 16 mins

How do you keep caring for others when the system—and your soul—feel worn thin?

In this heartfelt episode, Michael speaks directly to medical professionals and caregivers, offering strategies to stay grounded, mindful, and resilient while navigating the trauma of modern healthcare systems. If you feel stretched, unseen, or on the edge of burnout, this episode is for you.

Takeaways:

  • Discover 5 focus areas—craft, body, mind, recovery, and optimism—to help sustain your energy
  • Learn how to protect your nervous system and sense of purpose during chaotic times
  • Understand why emotional fatigue, anger, and grief are not signs of failure—but of humanity

Take a deep breath and discover how to continue to offer care, resilience, and healing in a world that so urgently needs you.

00:00 Introduction and Dedication

01:11 The Challenges Faced by Medical Providers

03:25 Strategies for Staying Strong

06:24 Mastering Your Craft

07:34 Taking Care of Your Body

09:18 Nurturing Your Mind

10:38 The Importance of Recovery

12:10 Embracing Optimism

13:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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With Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Mindfulness listeners explore resilience through personal stories of trauma, scars, and injury while learning to overcome PTSD, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism with self-compassion, self-love, and self-worth. Through insightful discussions on stress management, mindfulness practices, and digital wellness, the show offers practical tools like breathwork, micro-dose meditation, grounding techniques, visualization, and daily affirmations for anxiety relief and stress relief. Inspired by the art of kintsugi, the podcast embraces healing as a process of transformation, encouraging a shift in perspective from worry and being overwhelmed to gratitude and personal growth. By exploring the mind-body connection, micro-dosing strategies for emotional well-being, and holistic approaches to self-care, this podcast empowers listeners to cultivate emotional resilience and live with greater balance and intention.

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