In this episode, Michael O'Brien chats with one of his favorite Word Nerds, Kristen Graham, about the profound impact of words in both personal and professional spaces. Kristen shares her insights on the power of communication, the importance of saying "I'm sorry," "I love you," and "Thank you," and how acknowledging and appreciating others can lead to stronger connections. The conversation delves into the nuances of verbal exchanges and how to make every word count in building relationships and communities. Topics Covered : Kristen's take on the impact of words and conversation The importance of acknowledging and appreciating in conversations Physical expression and connection during the pandemic Translating personal growth into professional excellence Discussion on social atrophy and the need for genuine connection Key Quotes : "Words don't just convey messages; they carry our emotions and intentions." "In the economy of human interaction, 'Thank you', 'I'm sorry', and 'I love you' have the highest currency." Links and Resources : Kristen's Website: https://unlockthebrain.com/Kristen's Podcast: Fewer Things BetterLinkedIn and Instagram Please remember to download our Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App from Apple's App Store or Google Play. You can join our like-hearted community and Pay What You Can for your first year. Please 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 change your relationship with stress, enhance your focus, and live in your sweet spot. It would mean so much if you took a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share the Kintsugi Podcast to help others discover this empowering community. Tap into your inner strength, embrace resilience, and ripple something worth rippling into the world.You can connect with me by receiving my inspirational text messages throughout the week by texting 'kintsugi' to 503-487-5957 and downloading My Better Life Workbook at www.michaelobrienshift.comInstagram: Pause Breathe Reflect and Kintsugi PodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachingWebsites: Executive Coaching and Speaking and Pause Breathe Reflect  and The Kintsugi PodcastSponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude AppTo discover more about bringing mindfulness into your company or podcast sponsorship opportunities by emailing me at hello@PauseBreatheReflect.com