Amor Fati and the Art of Kintsugi: Loving Your Cracks

There’s a Japanese art form called Kintsugi—the practice of repairing broken pottery with gold. The idea is simple: what’s been shattered can be made not just whole again, but more beautiful than before. In this episode, Ryan and MJ explore what this ancient craft teaches us about resilience, self-acceptance, and loving what breaks us open.

They discuss how the cracks in our lives—the job loss, the illness, the identity shift—can become the very places that make us stronger, wiser, and more human. Through personal stories and timeless philosophy, this episode reminds us that beauty doesn’t live in perfection, but in the gold that fills our imperfections.

You’ll hear:

• The philosophy of Kintsugi and why imperfection is essential to meaning

• How to practice Amor Fati—loving your fate, not resenting it

• The hidden power of acceptance in building resilience

• Why every setback is also an invitation to rebuild yourself with more integrity

A reflection on wholeness, healing, and the quiet strength found in the cracks.