#230 | How to Take Back Your Time, Build Resilience, and Rewire Your Nervous System (Without Giving Up Your Phone)

Ever wonder where all your time is going—and why you still feel so exhausted and disconnected?

In this episode of Whole Again, Michael uncovers a surprising chart about screen time that reveals a disturbing digital trend: we’re trading our healing time for scroll time. You’ll discover how your phone habits could be slowing your physical, emotional, and social recovery—and what to do about it.

Takeaways

• See how your phone might be stealing 10+ years of your life—and your presence
• Understand how your nervous system responds to notifications, dopamine spikes, and micro-distractions
• Learn 5 simple actions to break free from the scroll trap and make space for real healing and joy

Take a deep breathe and discover how to reclaim your time, reduce digital overload, and start healing with more focus and energy—without tossing your phone.

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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.