Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden Value

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Kintsugi Heroes is a powerful Australian podcast sharing real-life stories of resilience, mental health, and human transformation. Each episode features raw, honest conversations with everyday people who have overcome adversity including addiction, trauma, grief, illness, financial hardship, and life-altering challenges. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi — repairing what’s broken with gold — this podcast explores how life’s toughest moments can shape strength, purpose, and connection. Kintsugi Heroes exists to remind us that our struggles do not define us — they refine us.  Through deeply human storytelling, we create a safe space for lived experiences to be shared with dignity, compassion, and authenticity. Our mission is to reduce isolation, increase connection, and promote mental wellbeing through the power of story — not as clinical advice, but as real conversations that people can relate to and learn from.  🎧 Topics covered include: Mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, grief and loss, personal growth, resilience, relationships, disability, identity, life transitions, and rebuilding after failure. 🌍 Featuring voices from diverse backgrounds across cultures, communities, and lived experiences — because everyone has a story worth hearing. 🔗 Listen, Connect & Learn More Website: https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KintsugiHeroes 💬 Why Listen to Kintsugi Heroes? If you’re navigating a tough time, rebuilding your life, or looking for real stories that inspire hope — this podcast is for you. These are not polished success stories. These are real people, real struggles, and real comebacks. ⸻ Follow the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Subscribe on YouTube for full video episodes Share this with someone who needs to hear it

Episode Date
Jason Blyth: The Gold in the Cracks, How Pain Refines and Purpose Is Built
Jun 24, 2026
Mahir Manot: Six Years of Bullying, One Teacher Who Listened, and the Voice He Found on the Other Side
Jun 23, 2026
Colin Parsons: The Gold in the Cracks, How He Built a Life on His Own Terms
Jun 17, 2026
The Closet Is a Performance: How Gene Moore Dismantled Homophobia in the World's Toughest Institutions
Jun 09, 2026
Matt Tulle: From Hiding to Healing — Lived Experience and Peer Work
May 26, 2026
The Beacon on Your Head: Breaking the Silence That Gives Abusers Power | Donna Kent
May 25, 2026
Kindness at the End: Harpreet Kalsi-Smith on Dying Well and Community
May 12, 2026
From the Beach to Belonging: Jay Borthwick on Dyslexia, Identity & Building Inclusive Communities
Apr 30, 2026
From Grief to Courage: Kevin Holloway on Loss, Identity & Becoming the Person You Are
Apr 28, 2026
The Power of Being Seen: Identity, Resilience, and Dismantling the Closet
Apr 14, 2026
Rethinking suicide prevention with Hayley Purdon
Mar 31, 2026
From Terminal Diagnosis to the Cockpit: Cameron Lyndon James Journey of Repair and Resilience
Mar 19, 2026
From the corporate world to finding purpose in the global wellbeing community with Troy Flower
Mar 17, 2026
From pharmaceuticals to wellbeing coaching with Catherine Robertson
Mar 10, 2026
Why it's never too late to change direction with Joanna Nell
Mar 03, 2026
How connection and hope shape mental wellbeing at every age with Ros Knight
Feb 24, 2026
Reimagining ageing, death and dignity with Jill Nash
Feb 17, 2026
Coping with anxiety and depression after workplace bullying and a difficult start to family life with Peter Donnell
Feb 10, 2026
Creative business success, the loss of loved ones, and a quest for peace with Margo Strong
Feb 03, 2026
Adventure and exploring life, through service, family and purpose with Aaron Tait
Jan 20, 2026
After Africa with Michael Stewart (part 2/2)
Jan 06, 2026
Built for Africa with Michael Stewart (part 1/2)
Dec 23, 2025
The importance of mindfulness, connection, and spiritual awakening in mental health recovery with John Shearer
Dec 09, 2025
The healing power of compassion with Dr Petrina Barson
Nov 25, 2025
Discovering the power of storytelling, faith, and family with Daniel Dougherty
Nov 11, 2025
Creating a holistic healing sanctuary for people who've experienced trauma with Sharna Teresa Bowers
Oct 28, 2025
Understanding emotion and finding freedom with Sherrie Laryse
Oct 14, 2025
Generational grief and self-discovery with Michelle Scheibner
Sep 30, 2025
Facing ADHD, anger, and finding strength in helping others with Lance Burdett
Sep 16, 2025
Finding strength after setbacks with Mark Berridge
Sep 09, 2025
Navigating love, loss, and mental health through faith, determination, and strength with Nicole Peterson
Sep 02, 2025
From saddle making to global tech leadership with John Dwyer
Aug 26, 2025
Breaking free from abuse and hardship, a journey of courage, growth, and hope unfolds with David Lee
Aug 19, 2025
From grief to purpose and creating change with Craig Goozee OAM
Aug 12, 2025
Embracing vulnerability and supporting men's mental health with John Broadbent
Aug 05, 2025
Breaking generational cycles, healing anxiety, and reshaping masculinity with Gunter Swaboda
Jul 29, 2025
Raising standards in swim education and therapy with Ruth Smith
Jul 22, 2025
Finding purpose during adversity thanks to community support with Adrian 'Moose' Skeggs
Jul 15, 2025
Danni’s Story: From Grief to Supporting Others as an End-of-Life Doula
Jul 08, 2025
Learning how to value yourself with Kat Finnerty
Jul 01, 2025
Serving the community, and the importance of blood donations with John Breda
Jun 24, 2025
Serena’s Journey: Embracing Quiet Strength to Inspire Other Introverts
Jun 17, 2025
Lyn Gregory’s Journey from Mormonism to Discovering her True Spirituality
Jun 10, 2025
From Trauma to Healing Through Compassion and honesty with Darren Wagner
Jun 03, 2025
Karen Humphries' Unique Journey Through Chronic Illness
May 27, 2025
Steve Rothwell on creating a Meaningful Life with Neurodiversity
May 20, 2025
Creating Safe Spaces for First Responders with Nick White
May 13, 2025
From chasing promotions to a life built with purpose and authenticity with James Pearson
May 06, 2025
Pushing the boundaries of modern medicine to create change with Ben Bravery
Apr 29, 2025
From gambling addiction to finding purpose in helping others with Shay Hare
Apr 22, 2025
From paramedic to pilot - a journey of adventure, resilience and creative growth with Christian Mortensen
Apr 15, 2025
From the Blue Mountains to piloting helicopters and public speaking, with Kevin Humphreys
Apr 08, 2025
Finding his way from wayward teen to working in the family violence sector with Shannon Miller
Apr 01, 2025
Scott Baker, the Content Alchemist
Mar 25, 2025
Tessa’s Path from Grief to Strength and Purpose
Mar 18, 2025
Greg Boerma’s Path from Trauma to Joy
Mar 11, 2025
From the Police to First Responder PTSD Advocate - Sean Haran
Mar 04, 2025
Healing Trauma by Rewiring the Unconscious Mind with Judith Richards
Feb 25, 2025
From Coma to Ironman Glory with Tynan Narywonczyk
Feb 18, 2025
Dancing Amongst Life's Chaos and Adventures with Robyn Catchlove
Feb 11, 2025
Overcoming Poor Health and Prejudice to Promote LGBTQ+ Rights in Boxing with Martin Stark
Feb 04, 2025
Transforming Illness and Grief through Storytelling with Asher Packman
Jan 28, 2025
Lightning Luke's Journey to Positive Change through Storytelling with Luke Cook
Jan 21, 2025
On ADHD, Burning Out, Discovering Flow and Forgiving Yourself with Jamie Toyne
Dec 31, 2024
Storytelling through songwriting and living with ADHD & RSD with Ben Drysdale
Dec 24, 2024
Experience the Harsh Realities of Caring for a Loved One with Gary Watson
Dec 17, 2024
BONUS: Preview of "Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton"
Dec 03, 2024
BONUS: Preview from "Connecting Seniors (Kintsugi Heroes)"
Nov 26, 2024
BONUS: Preview from "Australian Carers (Kintsugi Heroes)"
Nov 19, 2024
BONUS: Preview from "Beyond The Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter Valley"
Nov 12, 2024
BONUS: Preview from "Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series"
Nov 05, 2024
Losing his Wife to Bladder Cancer and finding a new Purpose in Not-For-Profit with Adam Lynch
Oct 29, 2024
Transforming by Addressing the Emotional Trauma of a Challenging Life with Tim Rubin
Oct 22, 2024
Transformation after Generational Trauma, Abuse and Addiction is possible with Alex Brandt
Oct 15, 2024
A Generous Life of Advocacy and Community for Men's Mental Health with Filipe Gama e Silva
Oct 08, 2024
Loss & Healing through Music, and Keeping It Simple, Sovereign with Bob Eden
Oct 01, 2024
Working through ADHD, Psychotherapy, and Finding your Power with Gina McClement
Sep 24, 2024
Navigating Loss and Adversity Through Family, Farming, and Male Bonding with Wes Bending
Sep 17, 2024
Clinical Depression, Diagnosis and Advocating for Struggling Men with Wayne Wigham
Sep 10, 2024
Courage, Compassion and Commitment to a Better World with Jetha Devapura
Sep 03, 2024
Fighting Loneliness and Separation with The Chatty Cafe with Glenys Reid
Aug 27, 2024
Bringing Irish Community to Australian Mental Health Advocacy with Alan Earls
Aug 20, 2024
Art, Advocacy, and Ending Child Slavery through Destiny Rescue with Tracie Eaton
Aug 13, 2024
Domestic Abuse as a Child Empowering her to Advocacy with Jas Rawlinson
Aug 06, 2024
Unmasking Trauma and How Rapid Transformational Therapy Helps with Stacey Uhrig
Jul 30, 2024
Teaching & Mental Health Advocacy after Trauma, Addiction and Loss with Chris Edwards
Jul 23, 2024
Transformation after Trauma & Abuse and Finding Resilience with Helen Ryan
Jul 16, 2024
Using Entrepreneurship to fight Neurodiversity & Disability Prejudice with Mathew Townsend
Jul 09, 2024
Where Art and Service Meet: How Voices for Veterans helps with PTSD with Mike Armstrong
Jul 02, 2024
Surviving a Traumatic Childhood to Find Success in Australia with Neil Morley
Jun 25, 2024
How an ADHD Diagnosis, Music and Human Sciences Saved Me with Dan Grey
Jun 18, 2024
Being Emotionally Open & Vulnerable in spite of Trauma with Jason Higson
Jun 11, 2024
Advocating for Accessibility after Legally Blind at 42 with Narelle Gatti
Jun 04, 2024
Terminated Employment & Challenging Surgeries after Cancer Diagnosis with Paul Tredinnick
May 28, 2024
Living with Crohn's Disease and Infectious Optimism with Justan Singh
May 21, 2024
A Stage 4 Diagnosis is not the End of your Options with Dominic Lynch
May 14, 2024
Shining Light on Men's Mental Health through Advocacy with Bradley Spillane
May 07, 2024
Escaping an Exploitative Marriage to Find Self-Empowerment with Romina Lee
Apr 30, 2024
Her Family's Fight through Cerebral Palsy & Mental Illness with Amira MacCue
Apr 23, 2024
Generational Addiction Conquered through Self-discovery with Shannan Mondor
Apr 16, 2024
Controlling Addiction and Sharing Stories of Hope with Kerrie Atherton
Apr 09, 2024
Beating Fibromyalgia and Healing Yourself before Moving Forward with Fran Garton
Apr 02, 2024
From Brain Surgery at 13 to Health, Fitness & Success with Bishoy Tadros
Mar 26, 2024
The pain of losing a child and the slow climb back with Barb Higgins
Mar 19, 2024
From Fear of Rejection to Changing Value & Vision with Adam Walsh
Mar 12, 2024
Finding Strength & Vulnerability through Cancer with Susan Bloom
Mar 05, 2024
Facing death in Indonesia but learning to live for now with Francois de Neuville
Feb 27, 2024
Resilience and changing your life after a spinal cord injury with Dinesh Palipana
Feb 20, 2024
REPLAY: How business & personal trauma informs our values and purpose with Joanne Brooks
Feb 13, 2024
REPLAY: Persisting through a fearful childhood with determination with Ian Forest-Jones
Feb 06, 2024
REPLAY: Unmasking trauma, ADHD and addiction for a better life with Melissa Chureau
Jan 30, 2024
REPLAY: Listening & being present for your peers & community with Alan Stevens
Jan 23, 2024
REPLAY: Overcoming illness & fighting depression while competing as an elite athlete with Don Mathewson
Jan 16, 2024
REPLAY: Healing from a toxic home through functional medicine with Dr. Traci Potterf
Jan 09, 2024
REPLAY: From orphaned, addicted & alone to success in academia with Gregory Smith
Jan 02, 2024
REPLAY: One person can change the direction of your life with Lena Papadopoulos
Dec 26, 2023
REPLAY: Surviving crippling loss and changing your life with John Milham
Dec 19, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're releasing our new and improved first episodes!
Dec 19, 2023
Finding resilience and surviving the Three Ds with Natalie Stockdale
Dec 12, 2023
Addressing PTSD as a veteran and finding your gratitude with Terry James
Dec 05, 2023
Rising above a traumatic childhood and changing lives with Danny Lloyd
Nov 28, 2023
A life of love and business after a traumatic childhood with Judy Van Nierkerk
Nov 21, 2023
The truth about Child Slavery & being part of the solution with Paul Mergard
Nov 14, 2023
Burnout recovery, mental health and supporting yourself with Derek Rogers
Nov 07, 2023
Planting acorns to manifest your future with Monica Henderson
Oct 31, 2023
Overcoming gambling addiction, finding hope and giving back with Ross Durkin
Oct 24, 2023
Resolve and ethos borne of jailtime with Sophina Placencia
Oct 17, 2023
Mending his Heart and finding his Destiny with Kyle Spyrides
Oct 09, 2023
A life of Spina Bifida, flourishing and finding community with Nathan Gutierriez
Oct 03, 2023
The value of a positive mindset facing an incurable illness with David Moran
Sep 26, 2023
Transcending Drug-addiction & finding Success in Community with Mandy Alexis
Sep 17, 2023
Managing OCD without a diagnosis until career burnout with Simon Rinne
Sep 12, 2023
Learning self-love after trauma and psychosis with Luke Marshall
Sep 05, 2023
Becoming an advocate through bipolar & depression with Kitt O'Malley
Aug 29, 2023
Revisiting your scars and saving others with martial arts with Chris Futcher-Coles
Aug 22, 2023
Embracing gratitude to live and love authentically with Kahlil Bagatsing
Aug 15, 2023
Living with auto-immune conditions through diet with Whitney Coupland
Aug 08, 2023
Overcoming drug dependence by escaping to Australia with Luiz Ferriera
Aug 01, 2023
Finding the seed of advantage through adversity with Scotty Schindler
Jul 25, 2023
Transcending domestic violence to save others with Diane Klem-Goode
Jul 18, 2023
Using sport & inclusion to overcome trauma with David Burns
Jul 11, 2023
Forty years of trauma and travel to escape his father with Endre Hoffmann
Jul 04, 2023
Emerging from a history of domestic abuse stronger with Josie Parata
Jun 27, 2023
Friendship and Fitness are the key to a good life with Philip Basche
Jun 20, 2023
NEW ALPINE SERIES PREVIEW: The endless trauma From The Inside with Janice Newnham
Jun 14, 2023
Supporting a family through depression & unemployment with Adam Bude
Jun 06, 2023
Surviving infidelity, trauma and learning to trust yourself with Naomi Yano
May 30, 2023
Reflecting on drug addiction, prison and rehabilitation with Dean Lloyd
May 23, 2023
Immigration, navigating gangs and entrepreneurship with Usman Sheikh
May 16, 2023
Overcoming surgeries and empowering others with Shanice Green
May 09, 2023
Being childless isn't always a choice with Michael Hughes
May 02, 2023
Dealing with mental health and abusive relationships with Mark Henderson
Apr 25, 2023
Finding your inspiration after divorce with Jeni Vercoe
Apr 11, 2023
Coping with Cancer Diagnosis & Treatement with Ian Westmoreland & Kathleen Langmore
Apr 04, 2023
Personal Trauma, Family Tragedy and Stage 4 Cancer with Martin Gillespie
Mar 28, 2023
Autism Advocacy and finding your Mentors with Jimmy Clare
Mar 21, 2023
The immense loss of a Still-born Child & dealing with Grief with Remeny Armitage
Mar 13, 2023
Finding Smiles for Others after domestic, family and business Trauma with Scott Carson
Mar 08, 2023
"We're rebooting the podcast!" with Ian Westmoreland
Feb 28, 2023
How business & personal trauma informs our values and purpose with Joanne Brooks
Jan 17, 2023
Persisting through a fearful childhood with determination with Ian Forest-Jones
Jan 10, 2023
Unmasking trauma, ADHD and addiction for a better life with Melissa Chureau
Jan 03, 2023
Listening & being present for your peers & community with Alan Stevens
Dec 27, 2022
Overcoming illness & fighting depression while competing as an elite athlete with Don Mathewson
Dec 20, 2022
Healing from a toxic home through functional medicine with Dr. Traci Potterf
Dec 15, 2022
Surviving crippling loss and changing your life with John Milham
Dec 13, 2022
One person can change the direction of your life with Lena Papadopoulos
Dec 13, 2022
From orphaned, addicted & alone to success in academia with Gregory Smith
Dec 13, 2022
The Founding of Kintsugi Heroes with Ian Westmoreland & Aveline Clarke
Dec 12, 2022