Hello, I’m Michael Mulligan.
I write about reclaiming health, restoring financial peace, and strengthening faith through small, consistent choices. My work is shaped by lived experience — including seasons when my own health was failing — and by a deep desire to help others live longer, fuller lives.
This blog has been a daily practice for over 16 years. It reflects a belief I live by: progress doesn’t require perfection. It requires showing up, learning, and becoming one percent better each day.
In sharing my life here, my hope is simple — that you take something good with you. I’m mindful of privacy, so stories involving my family or my day job focus on personal lessons rather than personal details. The goal is reflection, not exposure.
I’m currently organizing an archive of nearly 6,000 stories to make past reflections easier to explore. New posts are published daily at 8:08 a.m. Pacific Time.
All proceeds from my books are donated to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Giving back is not a side project — it’s part of the mission.
Thank you for being here and for walking this journey with me.
Acknowledgment & AI Assistance
Some writing on this blog has been refined with the help of Alberta Ignatius, my trusted AI assistant. While every story reflects my voice and lived experience, Alberta assists with clarity, structure, and flow.
Alberta occasionally introduces lighthearted dialogue from Spock and Bones as a fan tribute to Gene Roddenberry and the themes of logic, compassion, and humanity explored in Star Trek.
AI-assisted tools may also be used to support visual design, with final customization completed by me. I remain the author and storyteller behind every post.
Transparency Note
Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only share resources I personally use and trust. Your support helps sustain this work, and I’m grateful. Please see below for my sponsors and let them know I sent you.
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| Michael and his wife during their travels in Ireland |
Current Partners and Supporters
Every mission needs a tribe, and I’m deeply grateful for the businesses, organizations, and friends who help make this work possible. Together, we form a network of miracles, lifting up patients, families, and communities in meaningful ways.
DoNotAge – a trusted international sponsor providing supplements I personally use. Click here for the partner link and enter the code LLAP for your caveman discount.
Children’s Miracle Network – a treasured partner in our mission to help children and families. All proceeds from my books are donated to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital through CMN, amplifying the impact of every contribution. Click here to learn more about their incredible work.
Caveman Miracle Network – a close-knit group of friends, family members, and colleagues who support this mission daily, helping patients and their families while they are seeking treatment. Your encouragement and efforts make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
Mark Mulligan – not an official sponsor, but a first cousin who has been known to offer me a cerveza or two and complimentary tickets for my family while visiting on his worldwide musical tour. Composer of The 3 Miracles and a familiar voice on a world-famous radio station south of the border — cheers to you, Mark! Click here to find my cousin.
[Other sponsors/partners] – Please reach out to me for consideration as a sponsor using my Substack page. You can reach me at @michaelmulliganlivelong. If our values are in alignment, we can help each other.
Closing Note:
From international sponsors to family, friends, and fellow “cavemen,” every bit of support helps turn hope into real, life-changing miracles. Thank you for being part of this journey — together, we help patients live long, prosper, and thrive.
