# A Perfectly Imperfect Union: Reflecting on America 250 with Michelle Radney

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Podcast: [Whole Again: Mindfulness and Resilience Through Kintsugi Wisdom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/whole-again-mindfulness-and-resilience-through-kintsugi-wisdom-6642339)
Published: 2026-05-24T05:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://michaelobrienshift.com/whole-again-podcast/
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## Resource

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. ------- What does it take to truly trust again? That's the question Michelle Radney sits with as America turns 250. And coming from someone who grew up in Phoenix without much, who had a friend's parents pay her $40 college application fee because her family couldn't, she's earned the right to ask it. In this episode of A Perfectly Imperfect Union, Michelle Radney — Arizona native, New Jersey resident, and host of Michelle's Seat at the Table — gets real about what's holding us back as a country. Her answer isn't polarization or politics. It's trust. And woven right alongside it, a lack of love and a desperate need for forgiveness. Michelle also shares a story she's rarely told publicly. One act of generosity changed the entire trajectory of her life. It's a reminder that one ripple can travel decades. If you've ever wondered whether the small things matter, this conversation will answer that question. Her birthday wish for America? Love, trust, and forgiveness. Simple. Necessary. And harder than it sounds. Before you go, Michelle has a question for you: What are you currently binge-watching? Drop your answer in the comments — and share this episode with someone you love. You can now download my Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ for FREE in Apple’s App Store or Google Pl…

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