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Fifty years of Saturday Night Live.

Five decades of laughter, chaos, and culture-shifting moments. And as I watched every special, every clip, every behind-the-scenes story, I realized something: SNL isn’t just a show. It’s a masterclass in mindset, resilience, and life.

In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful lessons from SNL’s 50-year run that you can take and make your own whether it’s about showing up before you’re ready, trusting the messy process, or risking it for the biscuit. Because life, like live TV, doesn’t wait for perfection. The show must go on at 11:30 pm, of course.

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Key moments of this interview:
0:20 SNL’s 50th Anniversary Reflection
2:20 Lesson #1: You’re Never Truly Ready
4:32 Lesson #2: Trust the Process
6:33 Lesson #3: We’re Bad Before We Get Better
8:34 Lesson #4: Risk It for the Biscuit
10:35 Lesson #5: Music Is Medicine
12:53 Laughter as a Way to Cope

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This week on the Kintsugi Podcast, I’m asking the real question, how are you, really? If life has felt heavy, chaotic, or downright exhausting, you’re not alone. I’ve been feeling it too. But here’s what I know: anger burns fast, but compassion, kindness, and love? They last.

In this episode, we pause, breathe, and reflect on the small moments of hope that keep us going. We’ll talk about staying present, paying attention, and showing up even when it’s hard. Because together, we go far. Take a deep breath, tune in, and let’s find our way forward.

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Key moments of this interview:
0:27 Checking In With Yourself
1:12 The Distraction Trap
2:54 A Breath to Reset
3:56 Finding Hope in Small Moments
5:46 Seeing Goodness in Others
7:17 The Ripple Effect of Your Actions

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Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about touchdowns, commercials, or how many times Taylor Swift makes it on-screen. It’s a masterclass in mindset, the game within the game. This week, I break down the invisible battle happening on the field, the way players talk to themselves in high-pressure moments, and why the team that holds their goal loosely will come out on top. And just like in football, in life, we thrive when we ease our grip on expectations and stay present. Also, a bold prediction: guacamole is about to become the new caviar. Buckle up, it’s game time.

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Key moments of this interview:
0:28 Super Bowl Sunday & Predictions
2:00 The Guacamole & Egg Crisis Prediction
4:56 The Team That Holds Their Goal Loosely Will Win
5:35 The Power of Being in the Present Moment
7:21 Final Super Bowl Predictions

Thank you for tuning in to The Kintsugi Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more stories of resilience and transformation.

Join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to navigate life with more ease and prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day.

Attention is your gateway to connection - Take my FREE Smartphone Wellness Check and discover practical ways to reclaim your attention.

Social Media & Contact Information :
Instagram: Pause Breathe Reflect
LinkedIn: Michael O'Brien
Websites: Discover more at www.michaelobrienshift.com

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