What if the strength you need right now isn’t in pushing harder—but in softening into support?

Many survivors carry silent guilt or shame when it's time to ask for help—believing they’re a burden or not worthy of care. This guided meditation is designed to gently shift that internal narrative and remind you that support is not weakness—it’s connection.

Takeaway:

• Experience a calming microdose meditation that helps you release guilt around asking for help.
• Anchor into affirmations of worthiness, resilience, and self-compassion.
• Walk away feeling grounded, supported, and empowered to reach out without apology.

Breathe deeply and reconnect with your inner strength—press play now and let yourself be reminded: you don’t have to carry it all alone.

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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.

 Hey there, it's Michael. Welcome to Whole again. A show about helping survivors a physical injury and trauma, reclaim their strength and resilience through the wisdom of katsuga.

Today I have a microdose meditation for you. When it's time to ask for help, so when you're ready, settle into a comfortable position. You can rest your hands gently on your lap, and as you do, you may wish to close your eyes. And we'll drop in. Let's begin with a generous breath in and a releasing breath out.

Give yourself permission to settle in and arrive into this moment

Now, place your hand on your heart. And feel the energy that's within you,

the energy of being alive, of being resilient, and even what you're experiencing

now. Whisper to yourself it's okay to need support. It is strong to ask.

I am worthy of care.

Let those words settle into your bones, into your being.

You don't have to carry everything alone.

In this moment, grant yourself permission to reach out and say, I need help without apology.

As you breathe in, breathe in support.

And as you breathe out, breathe out. Any guilt or shame that comes to mind as you think about asking for help,

you are not a burden. You're a human in recovery and asking for support isn't a sign of weakness. It's an act of connection and compassion.

Let yourself be held even just for a moment.

Nice job. When you're ready, you can open your eyes. And wiggle your fingers and toes, and if it feels right, you can give your body a little stretch. I hope you'll reach out and get the support you need. So together we can put a beautiful ripple. Into the world,

and if you would like to discover additional micro doses of mindfulness and wisdom, you can download my Pause, breathe, reflect app, and join us here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It's seven 11 Eastern. Again, thanks for being here. I appreciate you.