Your Last Bad Day with Meditation Teacher Michael O’Brien
On a summer morning in 2001, today’s guest, Michael O’Brien, had what he refers to as his last bad day. While out on a morning bike ride, an SUV traveling at 40 mph crossed into his lane and struck him head-on, forever altering his life as he knew it. Doctors were shocked that he survived and told him that he’d likely never ride again or even walk with comfort. Yet, in 2022, Michael completed a 41-day, 3,600-mile bike ride across the United States, proving all of them wrong.
Today, Michael is a meditation teacher, author, executive coach, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect app, which invites users to meditate and take time out to stop a bad moment from becoming a very bad day.
Tune in to hear the remarkable story of his healing journey, the benefits of being mindful, and how to have a meditation practice yourself!
Listen to Episode 231 with Michael O’Brien
What we discuss in this episode:
- Michael’s memories of everything that happened on that life-changing day in New Mexico.
- What meditation is, how it was integral to his healing process, and how it helped him “slow down.”
- His internal transformation after the accident.
- How he let go of bad habits.
- The benefits of mindfulness.
- His recommendations for someone who’s starting out with meditation.
- The importance of silence.
- Tips for dealing with anger and frustration.
Resources:
- Michael’s website: Pause Breathe Reflect
- The app: Pause, Breathe, Reflect – Apps on Google Play
- Instagram: Michael OBrien (@pausebreathereflect) • Instagram photos and videos
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pausebreathereflect
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