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Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueAfter Africa with Michael Stewart (part 2/2)Michael describes how leaving Africa for Australia brought him both emptiness and relief. Building a new life meant loss of networks and family upheaval, including divorce, yet the safety, law and order in Australia provided comfort.Michael’s passion for high-risk activities like kayaking, skydiving, and micro-lighting was driven by adrenaline and the thrill of adventure, helping him stay present. These pursuits became an alternative to addiction after war.Over decades, Michael survived multiple accidents, including a microlight crash, car collision, kayaking mishaps, and waterfall incidents. These experiences involved physical trauma but did not deter him f...
2026-01-061h 01Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueThe importance of mindfulness, connection, and spiritual awakening in mental health recovery with John ShearerJohn had a tough childhood, surviving mental and physical abuse. Living on the streets at fourteen shaped his empathy, wisdom, and understanding of the challenges facing many men today.From truck driver to mindfulness coach, John’s story includes surviving a catastrophic accident, experiencing a spiritual awakening, and transforming years of darkness into clarity. He teaches simple practices that bring peace and connection.John’s life was changed by spiritual prompts, powerful stories, and unwavering respect. He found meaning by pausing, connecting, and letting the universe move the furniture, continually seeking clarity, peace, and authentic conn...
2025-12-091h 07
Connecting Seniors (Kintsugi Heroes)Using sport, meditation, and community to move from trauma to joy with Greg Boerma • Connecting SeniorsGreg grew up in a family of six, surrounded by love and support. This big family environment shaped his inclusive and communal mindset.Successful in various sports, including swimming and basketball, Greg achieved an elite level. His curiosity drove him to explore multiple sporting disciplines.Greg's career began in education, progressed into architecture, and eventually led him to counselling. His diverse job roles included teaching, cleaning, and coaching.With extensive training and education, Greg found his true calling in counselling. He specifically helps men through their bereavement and loss journeys.Adopting...
2025-11-121h 00Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueDiscovering the power of storytelling, faith, and family with Daniel DoughertyDaniel had a fairly normal upbringing with a supportive family, a love of nature, and a Catholic faith. He loves family, friends, community, and his dog. Daniel says his Catholic upbringing is very important to him. He holds faith sacred, has a strong sense of values, and appreciates opportunities to reflect and understand what truly matters in life.He loves connecting and is most comfortable when others share their stories. He found out how much good friends matter, and believes in the power of genuine, unscripted, human connection.Daniel faced tests, transitions, and r...
2025-11-1158 min
Animals & Us (Kintsugi Heroes)Why every dog deserves to be loved with Lya Battle • Animals & Us E19Lya Battle Bonilla is the Founder of Territorio de Zaguates, a sanctuary in Costa Rica with over 15 years of experience. More than 1,800 rescued dogs now live in freedom, safety, and love. What started as a small rescue effort from her own home slowly grew into a lifelong mission, to give every dog, no matter their story, a chance to heal and to be happy. From a very young age, she couldn’t look away from suffering. Every abandoned, hungry, or hurt dog she saw pulled at her heart, and she realised that if she didn’t help...
2025-10-271h 04
Tokyo ShishiSukkah of Hope: Awaiting Guy’s Safe ReturnTwo years since October 7th, Guy's family still waits for his safe return. We make Guy's favorite Israeli treat, chocolate balls, while we hope and yearn for him and every hostage to be home this Sukkot. We prepare for their return in Israel and in Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-0527 minTokyo ShishiSukkah of Hope: Awaiting Guy’s Safe ReturnTwo years since October 7th, Guy's family still waits for his safe return. We make Guy's favorite Israeli treat, chocolate balls, while we hope and yearn for him and every hostage to be home this Sukkot. We prepare for their return in Israel and in Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-0527 minAnimals & Us (Kintsugi Heroes)Protecting the wild and self-healing with Alison Papas • Animals & Us E17Alison grew up in a big Mauritian family in Australia, always surrounded by cousins, sleepovers, warmth and laughter, with family playing a central role throughout her childhood. When she was ten, abuse by a family member changed her sense of safety and shaped her early years, bringing complexity and hardship that affected her growth and identity.Over four years, Alison coped by shrinking herself and fawning, trying to be invisible and please others to stay safe, a survival response that shaped her behaviour into adulthood. At sixteen, Alison disclosed her abuse to two family members during an...
2025-09-2943 minKintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBreaking free from abuse and hardship, a journey of courage, growth, and hope unfolds with David LeeDave grew up in Maroubra, a tough part of Sydney, raised by a single mother in an environment of poverty and violence, surrounded by people with difficult ideas and constant stress. His early childhood memories include feeling unsafe at home due to a father who left early and a mother who struggled with her own challenges after a troubled upbringing.Dave endured psychological abuse and manipulation from his stepfather and mother, often feeling like a burden and facing daily situations that left him constantly under threat.Despite this, Dave spent time hiding out in the...
2025-08-1958 minAnimals & Us (Kintsugi Heroes)Finding hope through adopting a pet with Michael de Haan • Animals & Us E13In this episode of Animals and Us, we’re joined by Michael de Haan – a Certified Money Behaviour Coach, author, and former financial planner – who shares a deeply personal story about finding purpose and healing through the bond with his rescue dog, Missy.Michael has spent over 25 years in the financial services sector, where he now focuses on coaching, education and advocacy – particularly around financial abuse, coercive control and their links to domestic violence. But behind his professional expertise is a journey marked by personal challenge, vulnerability, and ultimately, the quiet power of companionship.We talk abo...
2025-08-0430 minKintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueServing the community, and the importance of blood donations with John BredaJohn grew up in the western suburbs near Parramatta, playing footy, learning a trade as a sparky and always wanting to become a police officer, inspired by his grandfather’s advice.His early lessons in communication as a sparky on job sites shaped how he approached policing and helped him connect with others.In 1997, John joined the police. He worked in various roles, including Middle Eastern Crime and property teams, developing his skills further and gaining insight into the complexities of human behaviour through building relationships, even with sources from the criminal world. Late...
2025-06-241h 13
From There to HereFrom Burundi to Australia: Christian Nduwimana’s Journey of HopeIn this conversation, Christian Nduwimana shares his harrowing journey from Burundi, where he escaped a civil war and political persecution, to becoming a refugee in Australia. He discusses the political dynamics that led to violence in his home country and what led him to speak out against the injustices he witnessed.Christian shares his complex journey from living in a refugee camp for three years to arriving in Australia. He reflects on the resilience he witnessed among fellow refugees, the hope that kept him going, and the importance of service to others.Christian also discusses...
2025-06-0552 minKintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueFrom Trauma to Healing Through Compassion and honesty with Darren WagnerDarren grew up in a military family, moving often as a child and experiencing different cultures and ways of life. As a young man, he dreamed of acting but instead served as a paramedic and police officer, always drawn to helping others. Long years of frontline work took a toll, leading Darren to struggle with depression and eventually be diagnosed with PTSD. Life brought further challenges, including living through the Sandy Hook school tragedy, which deeply shaped Darren’s perspective on trauma and community. After a major turning point, Darren decided to leave his policing career...
2025-06-031h 12
River Murray Recovery StoriesLeading a community with empathy, and managing media misinformation with Peter Hunter • River Murray Recovery Stories E09Peter Hunter grew up by the sea, developing a lifelong love for water, which later shaped his deep connection to rivers and the natural environment.He began his career in 1977, serving as a teacher and later a school principal, honing his skills in leadership and community engagement.Peter transitioned into public service, joining the Renmark council and preparing for greater responsibilities within local government.Elected as Renmark's mayor just before the 2022 floods hit, Peter faced this immediate challenge with determination and a collaborative spirit.During the floods, Peter prioritised community communication...
2025-06-0259 minKintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueSteve Rothwell on creating a Meaningful Life with NeurodiversitySteve grew up feeling different, always curious and passionate about things his friends didn’t understand. Early on, he developed a love for words and storytelling that set him apart.As a child, Steve struggled with perfectionism and low self-esteem, not knowing he was neurodiverse. He saw the world differently and often felt isolated and misunderstood in social situations. Misdiagnosed and unsupported, Steve’s challenges with OCD and autism led to difficulty holding down jobs. He found everyday routines overwhelming and missed out on helpful guidance for much of his early adulthood.In search of solu...
2025-05-201h 16River Murray Recovery StoriesRebuilding a sense of purpose and providing mental health support with Shelley Rose • River Murray Recovery Stories E07Shelley Rose was the Wellbeing officer for the huge area affected by the 2022 Murray River flood. She is a mental health practitioner and retired financial counsellor who has been deeply rooted in her local Riverland community for over 23 years. Shelley's first task was understanding the varied needs of flood victims, from primary and secondary residents to elderly folks moving back to the city.Traveling across 440 kilometres of affected areas, Shelley faced challenges like inaccessible roads, necessitating a switch to a four-wheel drive for effective outreach. Facilitating everything from generators for essential services to legal aid for...
2025-05-1859 minKintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueGreg Boerma’s Path from Trauma to JoyGreg grew up in a family of six, surrounded by love and support. This big family environment shaped his inclusive and communal mindset.Successful in various sports, including swimming and basketball, Greg achieved an elite level. His curiosity drove him to explore multiple sporting disciplines.Greg's career began in education, progressed into architecture, and eventually led him to counselling. His diverse job roles included teaching, cleaning, and coaching.With extensive training and education, Greg found his true calling in counselling. He specifically helps men through their bereavement and loss journeys.Adopting...
2025-03-1127 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBONUS: Preview of "Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton"This month, Kintsugi Heroes is sharing episodes from other podcasts we've created to address different stages of adversity. You may not realise, but Kintsugi Heroes is a podcast network with many stories to listen to, watch and share.This week, you'll hear a preview of the "Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton". With the support of Kintsugi Heroes, Kerrie chats to people from every background and country about their stories of trauma, vulnerability, resilience and recovery. At the end of the day, we all need a story of hope.If you enjoyed this...
2024-12-031h 12
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBONUS: Preview from "Connecting Seniors (Kintsugi Heroes)"This month, Kintsugi Heroes is sharing episodes from other podcasts we've created to address different stages of adversity. You may not realise, but Kintsugi Heroes is a podcast network with many stories to listen to, watch and share.This week, you'll hear a preview of the "Connecting Seniors (Kintsugi Heroes)", a Limited Series that focuses on our senior community in Australia. Having lived long lives with many trials and tribulations, their experience and insights are helpful for everyone and creates a strong social connection with an otherwise disparate elderly population.If you enjoyed this episode...
2024-11-261h 03
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBONUS: Preview from "Australian Carers (Kintsugi Heroes)"This month, Kintsugi Heroes is sharing episodes from other podcasts we've created to address different stages of adversity. You may not realise, but Kintsugi Heroes is a podcast network with many stories to listen to, watch and share.This week, you'll hear a preview of the "Australian Carers (Kintsugi Heroes)", a limited podcast series run over Mental Health Week in October that shared stories of volunteer carers in Australia, the obstacles they face and the resilience they need to persist.If you enjoyed this episode, select from the platforms below and subscribe to the podcast.
2024-11-1942 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBONUS: Preview from "Beyond The Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter Valley"This month, Kintsugi Heroes is sharing episodes from other podcasts we've created to address different stages of adversity. You may not realise, but Kintsugi Heroes is a podcast network with many stories to listen to, watch and share.This week, you'll hear a preview of the "Beyond The Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter Valley" podcast covering stories of survival during the floods that wracked Broke and the Hunter Valley during 2022.If you enjoyed this episode, select from the platforms below and subscribe to the podcast.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...
2024-11-121h 16
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBONUS: Preview from "Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series"This month, Kintsugi Heroes is sharing episodes from other podcasts we've created to address different stages of adversity. You may not realise, but Kintsugi Heroes is a podcast network with many stories to listen to, watch and share.This week, you'll hear a preview of the "Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series" podcast covering stories of resilience during and after the bushfires that ravaged the Alpine Region in 2019/2020.If you enjoyed this episode, select from the platforms below and subscribe to the podcast.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kintsugi-heroes-alpine-series/id1705701521
2024-11-0550 min
Connecting Seniors (Kintsugi Heroes)Facing Illness & Family Hardship while living a life for Community and Kin with Jan McCallJann McCall grew up in Russell Lea in Sydney, with a multicultural and religious background. Her upbringing shaped her outlook on life, emphasising faith, family, and adaptability amidst evolving societal changes.Jann's practical decision to become a primary school teacher aligned with her family responsibilities. Teaching allowed her to positively impact young lives. Despite the bureaucratic changes over time, she remained committed to children’s development until health issues resulted in her decision to leave teaching.Her health issues included a stroke and breast cancer followed by increasing mobility problems. She had intense rehabilitation and ad...
2024-11-0355 min
Connecting Seniors (Kintsugi Heroes)Untapped Wisdom and Potential in our Aging Population with Ian WestmorelandThis episode of the Connecting Seniors podcast series, is a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation between Ian Westmoreland, founder of Kintsugi Heroes and John Milham, Kintsugi Heroes Podcast Host.Despite his reluctance to do so, Ian acknowledges his age and reflects on the untapped wisdom and skills of seniors, advocating for their value.Ian's perspective on retirement has shifted to focus on giving back and volunteering, finding purpose and fulfillment in the last decade and demonstrates persistence at achieving his goals.He started mentoring men at 64 and established Kintsugi Heroes at 68, emphasising the i...
2024-10-0654 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBringing Irish Community to Australian Mental Health Advocacy with Alan EarlsAlan's personal experience with homelessness and mental health challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, informs his empathetic approach to peer support work. He transitioned from a career as a financial advisor to a peer worker position in suicide prevention, where he co-designs and implements vital services to support those in crisis.Alan is an inspiring community advocate and leader, known for his contributions to various community initiatives. Some of his notable undertakings include:Founding the Sydney Community Safe Space. This is a safe-haven for individuals in crisis, providing a supportive environment for those in need...
2024-08-2050 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueDomestic Abuse as a Child Empowering her to Advocacy with Jas RawlinsonJas describes her experiences with domestic violence as a young teen, which included she and her mother running through the bush to seek safety and then spending 9 months in a safe house. Jas's experiences with her father’s emotional abuse, led to self-esteem and body image struggles, highlighting the deep impact of non-physical forms of abuse. She lost her abusive Dad to suicide at 18 but was able to rebuild her life and learn to thrive.Jas changed her life to ensure her son’s different upbringing, emphasising the importance of breaking the cycle of abuse and...
2024-08-0636 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueUnmasking Trauma and How Rapid Transformational Therapy Helps with Stacey UhrigStacey suffered from childhood trauma due to parental divorce and remarriages. This caused instability, hyper vigilance, and long-term emotional impacts on her self-esteem and behaviours. Her parents divorced and each remarried within a few months so her life changed rapidly. She explains once that trauma responses like Fight, flight, freeze, and appease are understood, it is possible to have deeper insights into adult behaviours stemming from unhealed childhood traumas. Stacey shares that beliefs like ‘needing to protect everyone’ and ‘having no one reliable’, lead to hyper-independence and emotional breakdowns. She describes her struggle with chronic fatigue and a...
2024-07-3040 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueTeaching & Mental Health Advocacy after Trauma, Addiction and Loss with Chris EdwardsChris Edwards is a father of a son who died by suicide in 2021. He has a history of suicide ideation, brought about by domestic violence and abuse in his early life. His experiences and events like these, drive him to share his story, with the hope that the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide can be minimised, if not diminished.Chris's childhood in a violent home profoundly affected his mental health, leading to struggles with self-identity, self-harm, and substance abuse. After hitting rock bottom, Chris made a life-changing decision to quit drugs at 30, experiencing severe physical withdrawal b...
2024-07-2357 min
Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter ValleyNatural Disaster Trauma: What the Research Says with Rob GordonRob Gordon gives us a powerful and detailed explanation of the effects on the human psyche of trauma from disasters and describes strategies for healing. He is warm and compassionate and his examples which all come from his experience over many years illustrate the complexity of the human response to tragic events and explain why it can take many years to recover.Many of our other guests have come to the same conclusion as Rob that the most important ingredient of healing from this type of trauma is to have strong support and social networks....
2024-07-0153 min
Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter ValleyHow Surviving a Flood Deepens a Loving Partnership with Carina MoonenCarina and her husband Leith were severely impacted by the 2022 flood but because they live at Warkworth, away from the main flood area and cut off by flooded roads, they were not assisted by emergency services.“I was a little bit bitter that nobody had come, simply because if Leith hadn't been here, I would not have left. I would have waited for someone to come and save me. The dog and I would have been on my bed because that's the highest point and there was literally no one coming for us.“In the futu...
2024-06-1734 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBeing Emotionally Open & Vulnerable in spite of Trauma with Jason HigsonJason’ s mother gave birth to him at a very young age of 15. Because of this he grew up in a challenging, lower socioeconomic environment with difficult family dynamics. Jason also experienced sexual abuse by a family member, which led to long-lasting effects such as PTSD and flashbacks. These factors, along with his grandfather’s mental health struggles, contributed to the traumas that affected his childhood and later life.He explains how this early trauma has influenced his adult life, shaping his emotional and mental well-being and his ongoing battle with his mental health, highlighting the...
2024-06-1153 min
Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter ValleyWhen Emergency Support Means Compassion for a Community with Annie CossinsAnnie is a volunteer firefighter and a deputy captain with Wollombi Brigade in the Lower Hunter District. During the floods in 2022, along with many other firefighters in Wollombi Brigade, she undertook the daunting task of cleaning out local residents' flooded homes and businesses. She learnt how important it was for residents to start the recovery process amidst their tears, left over fears and sense of hopelessness.The floods didn't affect her home because she lives on a hill, although the sight of the tiny creek on her road turning into a river the width of...
2024-06-1046 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueAdvocating for Accessibility after Legally Blind at 42 with Narelle GattiNarelle has a severe vision impairment that means she uses a guide dog to get around. She only started to lose my sight about 16 years ago and has lived with only seeing shapes for the last two years. She is an advocate for digital accessibility in Australia and work to let people know about the benefits of ensuring that everyone can access the information, understand the information and make informed decisions based on the information.The benefits of good communication and digital accessibility are important to her. And the benefits of being disabled. We are...
2024-06-0431 min
Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter ValleyProviding Shelter & Empathy for the Broke Community with Kirsty & Quinton McLeodKirsty and Quinton McCleod are a couple who manage Starline Alpacas Farmstay in Broke. They have a shared passion for farming, agritourism and for the growth and development of our region. Quinton came to the region with an interest in viticulture , but his farming background saw him return to his first love, and Alpacas took the limelight. Kirsty hailing from a Criminology background saw her work like pivot in a rural setting where she found a love for finding a way to make the farming experience and tourism accessible to everyone.During the...
2024-06-031h 04
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueTerminated Employment & Challenging Surgeries after Cancer Diagnosis with Paul TredinnickPaul has had an amazing business career in marketing some of the world's largest consumer brands including McDonalds, Burger King and Snickers. He has had lot of fun in growing large and small organisations even setting up his own business to launch into Australia an amazing soft drink brand from Scotland called Irn-Bru. While his life has been filled with the ups and downs of life, the real crunch came last year when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few days after his youngest daughter's wedding. From an incredible high of the wedding to a few...
2024-05-281h 18
Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter ValleyThe Traumatic Impact and Toll a Flood Takes with Leith MoonenLeith has a heart rending story about the events of the 6th of July 2022, when he and his wife, Carina, were caught up in the floods and lost everything. Their village, Warkworth, was out of the way and not part of the hub of activity in the area, but they were heavily impacted on the day of the flood. They ended up camping by the roadside in atrocious conditions until they were separated by the need for his wife to have a safe space to live. They felt abandoned by the emergency services but were...
2024-05-271h 15
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueLiving with Crohn's Disease and Infectious Optimism with Justan SinghJustin has had a lifelong battle with Crohn's disease, a crippling bowel condition. His courageous story is about the consequences of that disease, both physically, emotionally, and psychologically, of chronic illness, including the medical interventions and the setbacks around that.Justin believes he had got the disease because of his family dynamics as a child, where there was a stigma around going to the toilet. This resulted in the normalising of pain and struggle that defined his childhood, made his school life hell and affected his later life in extremely challenging ways. He...
2024-05-2156 min
Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter ValleyThe Broke Community Hall: a Hub of Connection & Empathy with Evelyn HardyEvelyn Hardy is a well -loved local pillar of the local community in Broke. She loves to keep busy and found that during the 2022 floods her commitment to the wellbeing of the local community was a way of dealing with her own losses in the flood. In her story she shares her experiences during the floods. As secretary of the Broke Community Hall and together with a wonderful group of local women she played a pivotal role in offering help and support to the local community.“Keeping in touch with community and helping out is so...
2024-05-2054 min
The ProfileKintsugi Hope's Patrick Regan on what Christians get wrong about mental healthAs part of mental health awareness week, Sam Hailes talks to Patrick Regan, founder of Christian mental health charity Kintsugi Hope on mediating between Jamaican gang leaders, facing criticism from fellow Christians, and why the Bible is full of wisdom on mental health.
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2024-05-1756 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueA Stage 4 Diagnosis is not the End of your Options with Dominic LynchIn December 2022, Dominic was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Not only did this have a huge impact on him and his family, but it also clearly shook those around him, particularly his male peers, to whom he had always been a pillar of strength. His treatment is ongoing, and he does not yet see himself as a cancer ‘survivor’. He has used his living experience to give back through community engagement, both actively through talks and podcasts, and passively in his day-to-day conversations. Dom has a particular passion around encouraging men to show their vulnerabilities and...
2024-05-1445 min
Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter ValleyThe Reality of Floods for Emergency Services with Tony HawkinsTony is a long-time resident of the Wollombi area up near Broke. He moved there with his partner in 1992. His story concerns the 2022 Broke and Bulga and Wollombi flood situation. He has a unique perspective because of his long association with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and community support. During floods, the community reaches out for help and support from existing community organisations and the RFS played a pivotal role in the 2022 floods.BiographyAfter a long period of service as a Volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service, joined the...
2024-05-1341 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueShining Light on Men's Mental Health through Advocacy with Bradley SpillaneBradley Spillane is an advocate, a community volunteer and spokesperson. Through the men's mental health radio show on Radio Blue Mountains, he is a lodestone, a centre for people talking about something that wasn't fashionable when he started, which was men's mental health and men's health in generalThis episode is a brutally honest, in-depth conversation between two friends: our host John Milham and Brad SpillaneParts of Brad’s story are very confronting. When his marriage came to an end his anger caused his life to spiral out of control. He made two attempts on...
2024-05-0751 min
Beyond the Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter ValleyConnection and Compassion in the Community after the Flood with Carly DawsonCarly Dawson only moved into Broke almost a year to the day before the floods. She had been around the area for a while before that after she and her and her son had spent a long time travelling and working around Australia with a caravan, but with no plans to settle in Broke.Circumstances led them to the Hunter and she subsequently got a job in the Broke area. They had been traveling for about five years at that stage and it was time to settle down somewhere and try something new. In 2021 she bought an...
2024-05-0752 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueEscaping an Exploitative Marriage to Find Self-Empowerment with Romina LeeRomina’s story begins with her being swept off her feet by an amazing man after a previous violent relationship. Their marriage developed into her feeling compelled to take part in webcam sex with her partner and other people. Naively she went along with it for eleven years, thinking it was what she had to do as a married woman even though her whole being said NO. Eventually, she fell in love with an Egyptian man she met on camera and then in person and left her husband, although they had been a threesome at times. A co...
2024-04-3044 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueHer Family's Fight through Cerebral Palsy & Mental Illness with Amira MacCueAmira's life has been defined by early adversity, including the loss of young family members to illness, accidents, and mental health issues. These experiences instilled in her a deep empathy and a drive to alleviate suffering. Becoming a mother to a child with cerebral palsy at 20 further shaped her journey, fostering resilience and determination in navigating single parenthood.At 35, burdened by debt and lacking formal education, Amira embarked on a transformative path. She immersed herself in learning, earning certifications in disability care, personal training, life coaching, spending planning, bookkeeping, accounting, and business management. Fo...
2024-04-2332 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueGenerational Addiction Conquered through Self-discovery with Shannan MondorShannan came from a dysfunctional, abusive family with intergenerational addiction issues. She shares her story of overcoming her past and using her experiences to empower herself to change. She has worked very hard to overcome her addiction and realised, "If you want to make a difference in your life, you will invest in yourself because that is the only way you will grow and expand."Shannan now uses the knowledge she gained to help others release their past and find greatness within to live in confidence, strength, and freedom. Her passion is to teach as...
2024-04-161h 13
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueControlling Addiction and Sharing Stories of Hope with Kerrie AthertonKerrie grew up with alcoholic parents and began her own intense but successful struggle with alcoholism and mental health when she became an instant alcoholic after her first drink at fifteen. At eighteen, she joined Alcoholics Anonymous and has remained clean and sober since that day forty years ago.For thirty years, Kerrie has worked and volunteered in the business and community sector, helping those struggling with life issues find hope. She has a private practice as a trauma and addictions coach/counsellor and mentor, building connections. She has also worked with many young people...
2024-04-0946 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueBeating Fibromyalgia and Healing Yourself before Moving Forward with Fran GartonFran Garton’s story is about how she overcame severe fibromyalgia which was undiagnosed for many years. She describes the long pain-filled path through the medical system while she tried to maintain her work and family life until she finally found someone who knew what was wrong.She was told ‘You are a plant with no soil. You're literally just pouring the water in and it's just coming out the bottom of the pot, because there's no soil in there, nothing is being absorbed and you have so much inflammation throughout your body, that your body can't do a...
2024-04-0258 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueFrom Brain Surgery at 13 to Health, Fitness & Success with Bishoy TadrosBishoy Tadros was born in Egypt. At the age of three the family immigrated to the US when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. He grew up in Long Island, NY where he received treatment for ten years. On his thirteenth birthday, Bishoy underwent brain surgery and remains cancer-free.Bishoy shares his passion for health and fitness. He is an Iron Man and a six-time marathoner and has led charitable campaigns for the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society raising over $100,000 since 2017. In 2019, Bishoy published his memoir, Break Barriers, to give readers a tool to channel...
2024-03-2642 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueThe pain of losing a child and the slow climb back with Barb HigginsBarb spent her childhood in New Hampshire then went to Boston University on a full athletic scholarship majoring in Elementary, Special, and Physical Education. She married in 2001 and had two children. After the terrible pain of losing her daughter Molly in 2016, her husband was ill, and Barb was suffering from brain tumours, she fell into a deep, dark place. She shares that harrowing journey and her long slow climb out of that place and how Jack’s birth when she was fifty-seven brought her to a blog and a podcast and the first steps in making sense of...
2024-03-1957 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueFrom Fear of Rejection to Changing Value & Vision with Adam WalshAdam begins his story in the Solomon Islands where he grew up. At seven, he was traumatised by psychological abuse from a teacher which instilled a very deep fear of rejection. This resulted in not being able to display any abilities or skills and becoming introverted and an unhappy underachiever at work. Eventually he had a breakdown at a conference but met someone who loved his business idea and offered help which was the catalyst to make the changes he needed. He described tackling his fear of rejection and jumped into networking. He realised he needed to be responsible...
2024-03-1246 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueFinding Strength & Vulnerability through Cancer with Susan BloomSusan’s story is a harrowing and detailed account of an intense period in her life involving the U.S. medical system. Susan grew up as the daughter of the only doctor in a rural western Kansas town. After being a caregiver for her husband and a breast cancer survivor she has seen health care from three different angles. This has led to a passion to help doctors form better connections in all their relationships creating more balance in their lives and better outcomes for their patients.BiographySusan Bloom, a horsewoman for over fifty ye...
2024-03-0541 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueFacing death in Indonesia but learning to live for now with Francois de NeuvilleThe first part of Francois’ story is a gripping account of his life changing experience in the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia. Losing friends there and elsewhere caused him to take the decision to accept his own mortality, live every day to the fullest, to inspire others to do the same and live their best life.He advises seeking professional help when its required is one of the most powerful things you can do. But you don’t need others to keep validating your pain or to keep suffering. Everyone has pain and copes differently with learning how to navi...
2024-02-2728 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueResilience and changing your life after a spinal cord injury with Dinesh PalipanaDinesh Palipana is an extraordinary human being. He was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland and is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, and researcher. Halfway through medical school, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused a cervical spinal cord injury. BiographyDinesh has completed an Advanced Clerkship in Radiology at the Harvard University.He works in the emergency department at the Gold Coast University Hospital and is a senior lecturer at the Griffith University and adjunct research fellow at the Menzies Health Institute of Queensland. Dinesh is...
2024-02-2028 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueREPLAY: Surviving crippling loss and changing your life with John MilhamIn this first guest podcast, the Kintsugi Hero is John Milham. He describes his journey from the crippling grief of losing his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife to how he survived and later thrived. At the same time, he completely changed his life's direction and identity while raising his three young children.He tells his harrowing story with humility, emotional truth and engaging honesty. His story offers a beacon of hope and inspiration to anyone else who finds themselves in a similarly desperate situation. About Our Guest:John's successful twenty-five-year career in corporate...
2023-12-1957 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueANNOUNCEMENT: We're releasing our new and improved first episodes!If you've been with us from the beginning, you'll know we've had an incredible year of episodes for the podcast, hearing inspiring stories of our guests rising above their addiction, trauma, mental illnesses and more. The Kintsugi Heroes Team has also grown and, as I'm sure you can understand, 50 episodes of a podcast is a lot!With this in mind, we will be taking a short break from new episodes over the next few weeks but we're not leaving you high and dry!The first episodes we released were some of the most impactful, so...
2023-12-1902 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueThe truth about Child Slavery & being part of the solution with Paul MergardPaul’s story is very moving, confronting but overall filled with hope. Over the past two decades, Paul has spent multiple nights in some of the darkest places on the face of the planet, rescuing children who have been sold into the global sex trade. He has felt a drive to do what he can to mobilise a movement of people to help bring an end to the abuse that is handed out to kids who are trapped in a place without hope and enable them to rediscover their destiny of a fruitful life.Paul has fought fo...
2023-11-1456 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueOvercoming gambling addiction, finding hope and giving back with Ross DurkinRoss tells his harrowing story of his lived experience of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and addiction. He shares his recovery story with us in the hope that it assists in alleviating the stigma of mental health and suicide. He has been sober and gamble-free for nearly 20 years.BiographyRoss has worked in the mental health field since completing a Bachelor of Counselling in 2015. He has delivered cognitive behavioural therapy as a group facilitator to clients experiencing mood and addiction disorders, individual counselling and facilitated suicide prevention workshops.Ross is currently employed...
2023-10-2451 min
Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine SeriesUnsung heroes of the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre with Jill GrahamIn this episode of the Kintsugi Heroes Alpine Special, Ian spoke with Jill Graham who is Manager of the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre and also the Moyhu Neighbourhood Centre.Kintsugi Heroes are partnering with the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre to record the real-life stories of people who were impacted by or involved in supporting the community through the Black Summer fires as part of the Bushfire Recovery project.Jill’s passion for giving back to the local community comes through strongly in her story. She shares about the widespread confusion that arose in the community about what to...
2023-10-0827 min
Summer Madness Festival 2023 : Power-2-Change from SM 2023Does Jesus Like Social Media? --Caitlyn Kelly & Joel Harris - Kintsugi Hope, SM The Hub 2023Would Jesus livestream the Last Supper if he did it again today?
Social media is now an integral part of our life, but how as Christians do we navigate that? What would Jesus do if he lived today? Would he use Instagram or TikTok?
In this seminar we open up the conversations of how a 2023 teenage Christian navigates the social media world. . Topics: None. Speaker: Caitlyn Kelly & Joel Harris - Kintsugi Hope at SM The Hub 2023
2023-07-0300 min
Kintsugi Hope PodcastThe Truth about addiction with Lauren WindleLauren Windle is a journalist, public speaker and author. She has been sober for nine years and regularly discusses addiction and recovery. Her first book Notes On Love was published in 2021 by SPCK with ... Read more
2023-06-1934 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueNEW ALPINE SERIES PREVIEW: The endless trauma From The Inside with Janice NewnhamThis episode is a preview of the first episode in the new Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series Podcast available on podcast platforms and YouTube.What is the Alpine Series?The Black Summer fires in 2019/2020 were devastating in Victoria and around Australia. The ripples of the effects on the environment were catastrophic, but the trauma is still felt by the residents of the alpine region today.These episodes are intended as a form of recovery for listeners and guests, as key members of the alpine community share their stories and experiences of...
2023-06-1449 min
Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine SeriesIntroduction to Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine SeriesThe Black Summer fires in 2019/2020 were devastating in Victoria and around Australia. The ripples of the effects on the environment were catastrophic, but the trauma is still felt by the residents of the alpine region today.These episodes are intended as a form of recovery for listeners and guests, as key members of the alpine community share their stories and experiences of the fires.We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series.Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend...
2023-06-1401 min2023-05-3026 minKintsugi Hope PodcastThe TruthContinuing the series Rachael Newham interviews Thea Joshi who is the Communications Director for the charity Centre for Mental Health. Thea and Rachael talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how it can manifest in ... Read more
2023-04-2623 min
Key Ministry the Podcast047: The Mental Health Friendly Church: An Interview with Rachael Newham from Kintsugi HopeIn today’s podcast episode, Catherine interviews Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope, a UK-based mental health ministry that has developed a theology of mental health, and is spearheading a mental health friendly church project.For shownotes visit keyministry.org/podcast
2023-04-2022 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueCoping with Cancer Diagnosis & Treatement with Ian Westmoreland & Kathleen LangmoreIn this inspiring conversation, Ian Westmoreland and Kathleen Langmore discuss and share their experiences with the treatment of cancer. With Ian on the beginning of his treatment journey and Kathleen only just out the other side, they have kindly brought their discussion and learnings to share with us. In this episode we hear how mindset, in addition to the medicine, is crucial during cancer treatmentBiographyIn 2013, Ian Westmoreland experienced a life-changing moment that led to a decision to retire from paid work in May 2014 and commence a volunteer mentoring career. After experiencing a life...
2023-04-0451 min
2023-03-3022 minKintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden Value"We're rebooting the podcast!" with Ian WestmorelandSeason 2 Teaser for Kintsugi HeroesWe've been taking a bit of a break from the podcast to re-assess and evaluate the feedback we've been getting for Kintsugi Heroes, but now we're ready to return!The podcast will be back, beginning next Wednesday, March 8th 2023.Here is a quick message from our Founder, Ian Westmoreland, about what to expect from the podcast in Season 2."Hi, I'm Ian Westmoreland, the founder of Kintsugi Heroes. I just want to provide a quick update and share s...
2023-02-2801 min
Kintsugi Hope PodcastResilience with Patrick Regan OBEThe last episode of this series is on Resilience with Patrick Regan OBE. Listen in as we explore, What is resilience? How we can develop resilience and what does it mean for us to have resilient communities?
2022-12-1427 min
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueSurviving crippling loss and changing your life with John MilhamIn this first guest podcast, the Kintsugi Hero is John Milham. He describes his journey from the crippling grief of losing his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife to how he survived and later thrived. At the same time, he completely changed his life's direction and identity while raising his three young children.He tells his harrowing story with humility, emotional truth and engaging honesty. His story offers a beacon of hope and inspiration to anyone else who finds themselves in a similarly desperate situation. About Our Guest:John's successful twenty-five-year career in corporate...
2022-12-1357 minKintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden ValueThe Founding of Kintsugi Heroes with Ian Westmoreland & Aveline ClarkeIn this introductory episode, we meet Ian Westmoreland, the founder of Kintsugi heroes and Aveline Clarke, the podcast host. Kintsugi Heroes is the realisation of Ian's long-term dream to share the stories of people who have been through adversity to give hope and inspiration to others. Kintsugi comes from a Japanese emperor whose artisans created precious gold-encrusted pottery from broken pieces. A perfect metaphor for the series and the people whose broken lives are healing and now sharing their wisdom with others.Aveline is a successful entrepreneur and podcaster inspired by Ian's vision wh...
2022-12-1222 min
The ProfileLeadership special: Kintsugi Hope’s Patrick Regan OBE on developing mental resilienceThe Profile podcast is now bringing you a bonus interview every week! Premier's resident leadership expert interviewer Andy Peck has been having conversations with preachers and pastors for the past 17 years. You'll now be able to hear some of the best of his interviews. This week Andy meets the founder of Christian mental health charity Kintsugi Hope and author of Bouncing Forwards, Patrick Regan.
The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe for news, features and analysis from £3.95 (UK) or $1 (International) at premierchristianity.com/subscribe
2022-11-0927 min
Let's Talk About: being an international student in the UKKintsugi Hope Wellbeing GroupUPDATE: We are now beginning 17th November.
Jasmine introduces us to Kintsugi Hope and their Wellbeing Groups, which we plan to starting THIS Thursday, 3rd November starting at 1:00pm at the University of Surrey.
A Kintsugi Hope Student Wellbeing Group is a safe space for students to gather together in a small group setting to have open and honest conversations around mental and emotional wellbeing through a facilitated peer mentoring style. Learn more at https://kintsugihope.com/
A six-week course to learn tools to improve mental well-being. Come and discuss topics such as H...
2022-10-3111 minKintsugi Hope PodcastSelf Acceptance w/ Clarie MilesHow can we learn to accept who we are instead of striving for another version of ourselves? How can we develop healthy self-esteem? How can we know we are flawesome?
2022-10-3137 minKintsugi Hope PodcastHealthy Relationships w/ Justin HumphreysA Kintsugi Hope podcast looking at how we can develop healthy relationships in all areas of our lives. Listen to Justin Humphreys from safeguarding charity thirty-one: eight and Jess Cooper as they talk about the ... Read more
2022-09-2824 minKintsugi Hope PodcastForgiveness w/ Caitlyn McCreaJess is joined by Caitlyn McCrea and they discuss forgiveness, the process of how to forgive, the power of forgiveness, and the different types.
2022-06-2424 minKintsugi Hope PodcastPerfectionism w/ Hope VirgoJess Cooper and Hope Virgo chat about perfectionism and eating disorders.
2022-05-1226 min
HopeFM & The Bizhear PodcastSPRING HARVEST 2022 - Kintsugi HopeLive From Spring Harvest 2022!
Patrick Regan Jess Cooper from Kintsugi Hope.
2022-04-2128 minKintsugi Hope PodcastDisappointment & Loss w/ Claud Jacksonoin Jess Cooper and Claud Jackson as they speak about disappointment and loss. Claud is the author of Guns to God and a training to be a vicar.
2022-03-3132 minKintsugi Hope PodcastAngerWhat is anger? Can anger be helpful sometimes? What can anger tell us? Join Jess Cooper and Lynette Brooks from Kintsugi Hope as they discuss anger.
2022-02-2529 minKintsugi Hope PodcastAnger w/ Lynette BrooksWhat is anger? Can anger be helpful sometimes? What can anger tell us? Join Jess Cooper and Lynette Brooks from Kintsugi Hope as they discuss anger.
2022-02-2529 min2022-01-1725 min2022-01-1725 minKintsugi Hope PodcastDepression w/ Rachael NewhamJess Cooper and Rachael Newham discuss depression. Rachael tells us about her experience of living with depression, and how do support those who we are walking in life who might be struggling.
2021-11-0229 minKintsugi Hope PodcastDepressionJess cooper and Rachael Newham discuss depression. Rachael tells us about her experience of living with depression, and how do support those who we are walking in life who might be struggling.
2021-11-0229 min2021-10-0537 min2021-10-0537 minKintsugi Hope PodcastHonesty and VulnerabilityWe talk with Cathy Madavan about Honesty and Vulnerability
2021-09-0321 minKintsugi Hope PodcastHonesty & Vulnerability w/ Cathy MadavanWe speak with Cathy Madavan about Honesty and Vulnerability
2021-09-0321 min
Bristol Youth Work Podcast#13 Joel Harris - Kintsugi HopeIn this special episode, Mike chats to Joel Harris, Youth and Student Coordinator for Kintsugi Hope, about the impact of the pandemic on young people's mental health, the importance of relationships in youth work and what resources Kintsugi Hope offers youth workers supporting young people with their mental health.Notes:https://www.kintsugihope.comhttps://www.kooth.comhttps://youngminds.org.ukMusic by Dan Waine
2021-04-0923 min
makeYouknownPatrick Regan, Kintsugi Hope - Mental HealthFor the last episode in the series, we speak to Patrick Regan of Kintsugi Hope (in his garden shed!), author of 'Honesty over Silence', about mental health and faith.
We cover:
- Why shouldn't despise the dark times in life
- How we can best support those close to us who suffer in their mental health
- What self-compassion actually means
And more!
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2020-11-0439 min2020-05-0600 min2020-05-0622 minKintsugi Hope PodcastDissapointment and LossIn this episode, Joel chats with Diane and Patrick Regan about dissapointment and
loss and supporting those who struggle with their emotional and mental health.
2020-04-0700 minKintsugi Hope PodcastDisappointment & Loss w/ Kintsugi Hope TeamIn this episode, Joel chats with Diane and Patrick Regan about Disappointment and Loss and supporting those who struggle with their emotional and mental health.
2020-04-0724 minKintsugi Hope PodcastAnxietyIn this episode, Joel chats with Jess about anxiety and supporting those who struggle with
their emotional and mental health. Jess shares some practical tips from when she has supported her
husband and friends in times of hardship.
2020-03-0200 minKintsugi Hope PodcastAnxiety w/ Joel HarrisIn this episode, Joel chats with Jess about anxiety and supporting those who struggle with their emotional and mental health. Jess shares some practical tips from when she has supported her husband and friends in ... Read more
2020-03-0223 minKintsugi Hope PodcastResilience w/ Patrick & Diane ReganWelcome to the first Kintsugi Hope Podcast, a new monthly feature where we have open and honest conversations with a variety of guests! This month we are looking at resilience with Patrick and Diane Regan. ... Read more
2020-02-0319 minKintsugi Hope PodcastResilienceWelcome to the first kintsugi hope podcast, a new monthly feature where we have open and honest conversations with a variety of guests! This month we are looking at resilience with Patrick and Diane Regan. Remember to subscribe, like and share.
2020-02-0300 min