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Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 26 - Alex Johnson - The Truth about Child SupportSend a textEpisode 26Guest - Alex JohnsonIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Alex Johnson, a long-term employee at Child Support. Please note that to protect my guest's identity, I have changed their name and altered their voice.When I announced this interview and asked for your input, I received over 500 questions across all platforms. I am pleased to share that we managed to cover nearly 80% of the topics you requested. During our conversation, my guest agrees that the Child Support for...
2026-03-053h 04
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 27 - Robie & Olivia Hay - I'm Restricted From Contacting My Kids Until They're 18Send a textEpisode 27Guest - Robbie & Olivia HayIn this episode we meet Robbie and Olivia Hay. Robbie was brought up by his single dad with holiday visits to his mum. After leaving school for work at aged 16, he shortly after met his now ex-partner (the mother of his children). Cracks were there from the beginning but being so young and already surrounded by other fractured relationships Robbie thought this to be normal.Robbie tells us about his experience as a victim of domestic violence, love...
2026-02-274h 01
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 25 - Brentin Mumford - Mediation is a Waste of TimeSend a textEpisode 25Guest - Brentin MumfordOn this week’s episode, I am joined by Brentin Mumford, a 38-year-old father of three. Originally from Lismore, New South Wales, but now resides on the Gold Coast. He is a retired mixed martial artist who currently focuses his time and energy on coaching and building Fighting Fathers out of CMBT Fight gym in Burleigh. After attempting mediation in 2023, the challenges he faced throughout that process inspired him to establish the organization fighting fathers. His goal is to pro...
2026-02-262h 36
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 25 - Joshua & Emily Thompson - I haven't seen my son since 2021Send a textEpisode 25Guest - Joshua and Emily ThompsonOn this episode I am joined with a married couple. Josh, a 35 y/o from Sydney who is a director of a small construction company and his wife Emily who is 29 and works in child protection as a case worker and is also studying to be a lawyer. They share 1 beautiful child and 2 stepchildren together while Josh has 1 child to his x wife. Josh and Emily started their family court journey in 2020 and just finished in the start of 2025.
2026-02-102h 50
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 24 - Tony Nikolic - Breaking Down Family LawSend a textEpisode 25Guest - Tony NikolicIn the next episode, I sit down with Tony Nikolic — Australian solicitor, principal of AFL Solicitors, and one of the country’s most unapologetic advocates for human and civil rights. His work is defined by a singular professional duty: to protect without fear or favour, regardless of pressure, politics, or personal cost.Practising nationally across commercial litigation, complex family law, estates, and criminal law, Tony operates at the sharp edge of Australia’s legal system, where individual rights collide with i...
2026-01-292h 18
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 23 - Digby Ioane - She Stole $410,000 From My AccountSend a textEpisode 23Guest - Digby IoaneOn my next episode I sit down with Digby Ioane, a Brisbane-based father of two who spent four years navigating the family court system. Born in New Zealand and of Samoan heritage, Digby moved to Melbourne at age one. He grew up as the youngest of nine, five boys and four girls, in a family-oriented home. His parents later adopted six more children from Samoa, and their house was always full. If one of his older brothers met someone who was...
2025-12-043h 07
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 22 - Pauline Hanson - Children need their FathersSend a textEpisode 22 Guest – Pauline HansonOn our next episode of the broken fathers podcast I sit speak with someone who’s not only seen the pain, but spoken out about it—in Parliament, on national television, and in the face of fierce opposition. She’s a a federal senator, the founder of One Nation, and one of the few politicians who’s dared to publicly call the family court system for what many of us know it to be “BROKEN”. A strong independent woman, Senator Pauline Hanson.S...
2025-11-051h 11
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 21 - Tracey McMillan - The Family Court System is BrokenSend a textEpisode 21Guest – Tracey McMillanOn our next episode, I’m joined by Tracey McMillan, CEO of Queensland Family Law Practice (QFLP), to unpack everything about the Family Court system. Tracey is a highly experienced family lawyer and mediator with over 25 years in practice. She’s frequently sought by media outlets and community organisations for her clear, practical advice on family law — always with a strong focus on the well-being of children.Tracey’s expertise spans parenting arrangements, domestic violence, divorce, and property settlements. She is known f...
2025-10-153h 29
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 20 - Vanessa Allen - How Easy it is to Ruin a Mans LifeSend a textEpisode 20Guest – Vanessa AllenI sit down with mother of two, she’s also broken daughter who was robbed with a relationship with her father when she was taken to New Zealand when she was only three years old after she found out her father had cheated on her.She is also the founder of Men’s Emotions matter Movement advocating for men’s and fathers right the movement has plans for stages of development nationally going to male dominated industries sports schools helping empoweri...
2025-09-251h 29
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 19 - Chris & Gem Ward - She had the Silver Bullet, our Truth was the Smoking GunSend a textEpisode 19Guest – Chris & Gem WardOn our upcoming episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast, I sit down with Chris, a 35-year-old father from Tasmania who works in the Federal Government. He'll be joined by his fiancée, Gem Ward, a nurse. Chris was raised by both his parents, who are still together today. He met his ex-partner in 2008 and, looking back, he recalls early signs of her questioning his every move. For example, when he helped her friend, who was too intoxicated to walk, into a cab, she acc...
2025-09-114h 16
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 18 – Peter John - Parental Alienation is Coercive ControlSend a textEpisode 18Guest – Peter EllisTune in to today's Broken Fathers Podcast, where I sit down with Peter, a 36-year-old father from Brisbane who works in construction. Peter's story begins in Liverpool, UK, where he grew up in a hardworking council estate. He joined the British army in 2004 and left after the tragic loss of his mother in 2009. In 2011, Peter moved to Sydney with his then-partner. Six weeks later, she became pregnant. Peter honestly shares that their relationship was more of a best friendship, and cra...
2025-08-201h 54
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 17 - Adam Coleman - I Spent 10 Years in the Court SystemSend a textEpisode 17Guest – Adam Coleman In today’s episode, I’m joined by Adam Coleman, a 38-year-old father of four from Springfield. Adam, an operations manager, spent 10 years navigating the family court system in two separate cases. Adam, an only child, was born and raised in Liverpool, NSW. He never knew his father. After high school, he began a butcher apprenticeship but left after six months to pursue testing and tagging before settling into his career as a truck driver. Sadly, Adam’s mother passed away in 2017.In 2011...
2025-08-072h 22
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 16 - Nick Beaunan - The Courts Want You to FailSend a textEpisode 16Guest - Nick BeaunanThis week on the Broken Fathers Podcast, I sat down with Nick Beaunan, a 50-year-old father from Tweed Heads who works in IT. Nick shared his challenging 16-month journey through family court as he fought for his two children.Nick's story began with his parents' separation when he was young, leading to him being raised by his grandmother on the Sunshine Coast. Following in his parents' footsteps, both nurses, Nick began his career at Nambour Hospital at 18. Finding nursing...
2025-07-242h 00
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 15 - Jakob Overduin - 18 Years of Lies, 2 Years of a Failed System, 1 Day of TruthSend a textEpisode 15.Guest - Jakob OverduinOn our next episode I speak with Jakob, a 47-year-old from Sydney's North Shore. Jakob is the owner of an advertising company and multiple businesses in Bali. He recently concluded a two-year court battle, facing three counts of common assault and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.Despite coming from a stable upbringing, Jakob's life took an unexpected turn. He once worked for Kerry Packer, managing advertising agencies before successfully launching his own. His journey into fatherhood...
2025-07-102h 09
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 14 - Jeffrey Morgan - Child Support Refused to let me Leave the CountrySend a textEpisode 14Guest – Jeffrey MorganOn our fourteenth episode, I have a compelling story to share. Joining me is Jeffrey Morgan, a 51-year-old father of three from Sydney. Jeff's journey has been marked by significant adversity. He left home at the young age of 12 due to abuse and experienced homelessness, spending his formative years on Eveleigh Street in Redfern. As Jeff describes it, in that environment, ending up in jail felt almost inevitable. Adding to these hardships, Jeff faced the loss of both parents to canc...
2025-06-262h 27
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 13 - Todd & Hannah Morley - My Ex Wife Stole EverythingSend a textEpisode 13Guest – Todd & Hannah MorleyOn today’s episode I am joined with a Todd, a 40-year-old Broken father from the Nowra area , was previously working in Juvenile justice. He has one child, and is joined with his wife Hannah, 31 owns a beauty clinic. Hannah has a daughter from a previous relationship, who had perfect co-parenting relationship for 7 years, up until Todds family court case wrapped up. Wait till you hear why it has tuned pear shape. Growing up in Manly and Culburra, Todd did so without the pres...
2025-06-113h 26
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 12 - Dan White - My Child was Abducted to JapanSend a textEpisode 12Guest - Dan WhiteIn our upcoming episode, I'll be speaking with Dan, a 35-year-old father from the Gold Coast who works in scheduling. Dan has a daughter who was born and raised in Australia, but unfortunately was taken to Japan, and was unlawfully kept there without Dan’s consent and he hasn't been able to see her for the past two years.In May 2018, Dan advertised his spare room for rent and met his ex-partner. She moved in a few days later, an...
2025-05-293h 20
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 11 - Brett King - The Judge sent his Son Back to his ABUSERSend a textEpisode 11Guest - Brett KingEpisode 10On our next episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast features Brett King, a 49-year-old father of three from the Gold Coast who works in civil construction.Brett, originally from New Zealand, married in 1998 and had two children. He was diagnosed with "Primary Nephrotic Syndrome" and underwent chemotherapy. Working extensive hours led to financial and domestic issues, including the discovery of unauthorized credit cards taken out in his name by his then-partner who forged his signature.Seeking a...
2025-05-152h 16
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 10 - Warwick Knowles - My EX used the System to Take my Kids off meSend a textEpisode 10Guest - Warwick KnowlesOn the tenth episode, I had a very moving conversation with Warwick, a 42-year-old father from Wollongong who has been managing his family's locksmith business for the past two decades. He was joined by his partner Yasenka, who works as a teacher.Warwick recounted his upbringing, with his father in the army and his mother as a nurse. He also spoke candidly about the profound impact of his brother's passing in 2003 on himself and his family.He described...
2025-05-073h 02
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 9 - Kate Wells - Half of Male Suicides are Directly Linked to Family Law IssuesSend a textEpisode 9Guest - Kate WellsIn the ninth episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Wells, a solicitor at Fedorov Family Lawyers who specializes in high-risk domestic violence cases and complex parenting orders.Kate’s upbringing significantly influenced her career path. With a barrister father and a lawyer stepfather, her connection to the legal world began early. Her parents’ separation when she was six and their subsequent remarriages just six months later marked a difficult time. The lack...
2025-04-261h 52
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 8 - Brianna O'Sullivan - My Step Mum Robbed Me of A Relationship With My DadSend a textEpisode 8Guest - Brianna O'SullivanIn the eighth episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Brianna O’Sullivan, a 25-year-old "Broken Daughter" and proud mother from Toowoomba. This is the second time we've featured a Broken Daughter on the podcast.Brianna is an only child with seven half siblings and experienced her parents' separation when she was just one year old. Growing up, she initially adored her stepfather and even considered asking him to legally adopt her, unaware of...
2025-04-111h 32
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 7 - Adam Mitchell - I Went to Jail 5 TimesSend a textEpisode 7Guest - Adam MitchellOn my next episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast features Adam Mitchell, a Broken Father of two daughters from NSW Southern Highlands.Adam completed his trade right after high school and then moved to England, where he worked for BMW in London before starting his own construction business.After meeting his partner (now his ex), they married a few years later. Adam eventually left the relationship due to domestic violence, constant psychological distress, and feeling devalued. He describes...
2025-03-272h 11
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 6 - Torik Dib - The System Needs A Judicial Conduct CommitteeSend a textEpisode 6Guest - Torik DibHey everyone, unfortunately, I had to edit out the segment featuring the broken father from this episode, as it was filmed four months ago and he is now involved in ongoing court proceedings. However, my other guest shares valuable insights and knowledge about the court system, which I'm excited for everyone to hear. Due to these edits, the episode may feel a bit disjointed at times, but I appreciate your understandingIn an unmissable and profoundly illuminating episode, I...
2025-03-131h 20
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 5 - Ella Ware - I was Robbed of a Relationship with my FatherSend a textEpisode 5Guest - Ella WareIn a groundbreaking episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast, we sit down with Ella Ware, a Broken Daughter, who endured parental alienation and was deprived of a relationship with her loving father. For the first time, we explore this experience through the eyes of the child, offering a deeper and more nuanced understanding of her thoughts, emotions, and personal journey.Ella recounts how, following her parents’ separation, her mother subjected her and her two siblings to years of emotional ab...
2025-02-261h 32
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 4 - Siuatonga & Monie - The Hague Convention Let Us DownSend us a textEpisode 4Guests - Siuatonga Likiliki and Monie ReedFor the first time on Broken Fathers Podcast, we will be sitting down with a couple, a Broken Father Siuatonga Likiliki and his current partner Monie Reed. Liki is a father of four children.** NOTE FOR LISTENERS: Unfortunately, Liki has sustained damage to his larynx from a past injury, which may sometimes make it difficult to hear him clearl **Liki was a former international rugby league footballer, who had played in both the...
2025-02-153h 31
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 3 - Troy And Aiden - It's only the lawyers who winSend a textEpisode 3 Guests - Troy Knight & Aidan Bourke On our third episode, I sit down with two Fathers: Troy Knight, a father of five children and Aidan Bourke, a father of three children. Both men are veterans who have known each other for almost two decades, and were also next-door neighbours one stage. Troy had a decorated career within the Australian Airforce. Troy discusses the impacts on his relationship that working extended periods away from home to provide for his family had, and his...
2025-01-301h 20
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 2 - Ben Garrigg - I Fought 12 Years To Get My BoysSend a textEpisode 2Guest - Ben CarriggOn the second episode of Broken Fathers Podcast, Purcy sits down with @gorillas_rex, a Broken Father of three beautiful boys. Before & during his legal battle for his children, Ben has also been employed as a 21-year emergency services worker, with his story demonstrating that no matter what you have done for your community or country, it means very little in the eyes of the Family Court.Ben suffered a 12-year-long ordeal in the court system before gaining full...
2025-01-162h 52
Broken Fathers PodcastEpisode 1 - Jared Purcell - I'll Never See My Daughter AgainSend a textEpisode 1Guest - Jared PurcellOn our first ever episode of Broken Fathers Podcast, the host himself Jared Purcell (Purcy) calls in a fellow friend and acclaimed podcast host: Matty Morris from Zerolimits podcast to sit down & carry out the interview. Matty Morris was one of the major influences for Jared in deciding to create his own podcast, to provide a platform for Broken Fathers who have been defeated by the Family Court of Australia, to share their horrific experiences and expose the corrupt s...
2025-01-013h 20
Broken Fathers PodcastThe Untold Truth About Fathers In The Australian Family CourtSend a textHost - Jared Purcell (Purcy)The Broken Fathers Podcast, founded by Australian veteran Jared Purcell, provides a platform for fathers to share their struggles, expose flaws in Australia’s outdated Family Court system, and advocate for change.Support the show
2024-11-2803 min
Dice & Paws#11 - Jenseits des SpiegelsEin weiteres Abenteuer aus dem Nachtgeheul. Es trägt den Titel. Jenseits des Spiegels. Es war ein sehr Amüsantes Abenteuer und grossartig inszeniert von unserer Spielleiterin Rahel. Warum hat Purcy soviel Mondglöckchen verloren. Hat Kiesel wieder mit Geistern zu kämpfen und warum sucht er immer Stunk mit anderen Katzen. Wie geht es Bö bei all dem. Und werden unsere Katzen überleben? All das gibt es in dieser Episode.
2024-05-141h 15
Bike TalkBike Talk - Parallel PoliticsSTART
Our Champions: an Assemblymember from urban Los Angeles and a Representative of a primarily small-town Massachusetts district are fighting for safe streets and biking in similar ways.
California's 43rd Assemblymember and Transportation Committee Chair Laura Friedman wrote the revolutionary legislation that ended parking minimums near transit in the state of Califlornia. If that weren't enough, her "Omnibike" law addresses a number of California bicycle laws to improve safety and save lives, requiring cars to change lanes when possible to pass cyclists, permitting cyclists to go when a walk sign is on at intersections, prohibiting local municipalities from requiring bike...
2022-11-0856 min
Global GospelPURCY ROBINSON - "JUST ME"Saturday, April 30, 2022 - Join Global Gospel for a ministry moment with Purcy Robinson. The word worship is defined by the heart, words, and melodies that Purcy Robinson shares with the world. He is there to encourage, uplift, inspire, and most importantly spread the message of Jesus. Stay tuned and be blessed as he shares his single "All Glory Goes To You".
2022-04-301h 07Global GospelPURCY ROBINSON - "JUST ME"Send a textSaturday, April 30, 2022 - Join Global Gospel for a ministry moment with Purcy Robinson. The word worship is defined by the heart, words, and melodies that Purcy Robinson shares with the world. He is there to encourage, uplift, inspire, and most importantly spread the message of Jesus. Stay tuned and be blessed as he shares his single "All Glory Goes To You".
2022-04-301h 07
Attendance BiasThree Shows w/John "Purcy" PurcellSend a textHi everybody and welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brain Weinstein. This week’s guest is the John Purcell, who I’ll refer to as Purcy throughout the conversation. As you’ll hear us explain during the episode, Percy and I went back and forth a few times about which show or jam to discuss. As the host, I do my best to stay out of the decision making process, since the story and the Attendance Bias belongs to the guest. In this case, Purcy had a litt...
2021-08-2556 min
Podcast CityWhat About Our Sustainable Immune System?In deze aflevering gaan Sidney Marte & Purcy Marte in gesprek over ons immuunsysteem en hoe we dat gezond kunnen houden. Wat is je immuunsysteem precies? Wat zijn de bouwstenen van een goed immuunsysteem? Een aflevering vol praktische info en toegankelijke tips van een expert. Our Sustainable Immune System, What About It?
2020-12-2235 min
2020-05-2209 minNetworking CEO: Lorene Collier Purcy/Financial Development-Priceless AchievementLorene is known for a contagious passion for excellence, a talent for practical business solutions, and a competence for being a motivational leader. She is an international author, professional facilitator, business consultant and & financial prosperity coach.
Whether it’s life balance, financial management or business development strategies, Lorene has been helping women realize their true potential and acts as their accountability partner, assisting them to effectively implement strategies to live the life they truly deserve.
"Personal development is one of the most priceless things we can achieve as human beings. I believe in assisting others to identify what they may be...
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