Brian O'Shea, founder of Brian O'Shea Coaching and Consulting, joins MasterMined to explore the intersections of recovery, family systems, and spiritual repair. With over 30 years guiding individuals, families, and organizations, Brian brings the wisdom of lived experience — from early exposure to addiction and celebrity culture alongside Truman Capote, to decades of helping others navigate healing and purpose.

In this conversation, Brian shares how trauma, education, and spirituality shaped his work; why leaders must address generational patterns in order to truly transform; and how contemplative practices like labyrinth walking and ceremony create space for repair.

What You'll Learn

·       How multigenerational trauma shapes behavior and recovery

·       Practical ways to bring spiritual repair into daily practice

·       How labyrinth design supports mindfulness and trauma healing

·       Why leaders and clinicians must keep investing in education

·       What it means to lead from humility and lived experience

Key Moments

·       02:44 – Brian's path into behavioral health through peer recovery

·       06:14 – Growing up around Truman Capote and lessons from addiction

·       13:17 – Turning personal loss into purpose

·       18:34 – The role of education and mentorship in longevity

·       27:54 – Breaking generational trauma through story and safety

·       34:50 – What spiritual repair really looks like

·       42:06 – The power of labyrinth work and ceremony

·       59:26 – From proximity to purpose: Brian's advice for leaders

Learn More & Connect
Show Notes + Resources: https://snapshotinteractive.com/mastermined
Connect with Brian O'Shea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-o-shea-/ | https://brianosheacoaching.com
Connect with Jeff Skillen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffskillen | https://www.skillsetenterprises.com
Connect with Lee Pepper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepepper | https://www.neveroutmatched.com
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