# A Perfectly Imperfect Union: Reflecting on America 250 with Kimberly Coats

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Published: 2026-06-23T11:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://michaelobrienshift.com/whole-again-podcast/
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The Whole Again Podcast: Mindfulness and Resilience through Kinstugi Wisdom airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Pause Breathe Reflect Microdose Meditations, Growth Mindset and Mindfulness Tips, to help us transform our scars into healing and resilience. And between May and October, I'm sharing a new series I'm calling: A Perfectly Imperfect Union. It's about connecting with every day folks as they reflect on America at 250. Conversations will air every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ------- In this episode of A Perfectly Imperfect Union, I sat down with Wyomingian Kimberly Coats, who calls America a ragged, hopeful country, and she means that as a compliment. She's seen enough of the world to know that people still come here dreaming. But she's also honest about what's getting in the way right now: misinformation, confirmation bias, and our collective unwillingness to say "I was wrong." She points to Liz Cheney, looking straight into the camera and owning a mistake, as the kind of moment America needs more of. And she shares the story of sitting in a Las Vegas hospital, surrounded by a Syrian cardiologist, a Filipino nurse, and an African American anesthesiologist, and feeling, in that room, exactly what makes this country great. You can connect with Kimberly and her work with Africa Rising Cycling and her beautiful ranch, Boyer L Ranch. Kimberly's question is specific to our next guest, Lloyd, and it's one for you as well: How did you experience what was happening in Minnesota earlier this year? You can now download my Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ for FREE in Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Discover how spend less time on your phone and more time on things that bring you joy. Also, find the support you need to navigate today’s uncertainty wi…

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