Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden Value
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The Closet Is a Performance: How Gene Moore Dismantled Homophobia in the World's Toughest Institutions
Gene Moore grew up in a fundamentalist Christian household where his sexuality was framed as sin. He married, became a pastor, and spent 14 years denying who he was before a near-suicidal crisis…
Matt Tulle: From Hiding to Healing — Lived Experience and Peer Work
EPISODE SUMMARYNot every journey to purpose is a straight line. For Matt Tulle, it wound through stigma, addiction and some of the darkest corners of mental health — all while growing up queer in…
The Beacon on Your Head: Breaking the Silence That Gives Abusers Power | Donna Kent
Donna carries memories from 18 months old, including repeated sexual abuse by her father beginning at age three. Through childhood and adolescence, she endured trafficking, gang rape, attempted…
Kindness at the End: Harpreet Kalsi-Smith on Dying Well and Community
EPISODE SUMMARYHarpreet Kalsi-Smith founded The Kindness Company after caring for her mum through end of life. Shaped by her own migration story and over 15 years working with First Nations, migrant…
From the Beach to Belonging: Jay Borthwick on Dyslexia, Identity & Building Inclusive Communities
🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARYWhat happens when the thing you were told to hide becomes the very thing that shapes your purpose?Jay Borthwick grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches — a life filled with ocean…
From Grief to Courage: Kevin Holloway on Loss, Identity & Becoming the Person You Are
🎙️ Episode SummaryWhat does it take to rebuild your life after losing everything you built together?Kevin Holloway shares his deeply personal journey through grief after losing his wife of nearly 40…
The Power of Being Seen: Identity, Resilience, and Dismantling the Closet
"I’ve come out from under, from hiding, I suppose."In this episode, we sit down with Gene Moore, a brilliant scholar, former pastor, and cultural change specialist whose life’s work involves…
Rethinking suicide prevention with Hayley Purdon
Hayley grew up in a privileged family where her parents worked hard and protected her from many hardships. She was a middle child who became skilled at noticing others and managing emotions.During…
From Terminal Diagnosis to the Cockpit: Cameron Lyndon James Journey of Repair and Resilience
Episode Title: From Terminal Diagnosis to the Cockpit: Cameron’s Journey of Repair and ResilienceEpisode Summary Cameron faced a terminal cancer diagnosis with the same precision he uses as an…
From the corporate world to finding purpose in the global wellbeing community with Troy Flower
Troy grew up in Bendigo, Victoria and studied sports science at university. He developed curiosity and appreciation for learning through diverse life experiences and family challenges.After…
From pharmaceuticals to wellbeing coaching with Catherine Robertson
Catherine Robertson is a highly experienced wellbeing and leadership coach, consultant, and keynote speaker who bridges corporate leadership and personal growth. With a 20-year career in the…
Why it's never too late to change direction with Joanna Nell
Joanna Nell is a British/Australian author, former GP and advocate for positive ageing. Her journey began with a deep curiosity about people. As a doctor, she listened closely to her patients and…
How connection and hope shape mental wellbeing at every age with Ros Knight
Ros Knight began her journey as a good listener among friends during high school, soon realizing her interest in how people think and grow. Her first career path did not quite fit, but Ros found her…
Reimagining ageing, death and dignity with Jill Nash
Jill Nash overcame early family tragedy and loss, showing remarkable strength. Her experiences shaped a determined outlook, helping her guide her family and herself through life’s most challenging…
Coping with anxiety and depression after workplace bullying and a difficult start to family life with Peter Donnell
Peter Donnell grew up in Sydney’s northern suburbs. His career began strongly but the early 2000s brought unexpected hurdles, including workplace changes and the closure of his office. He also faced…
Creative business success, the loss of loved ones, and a quest for peace with Margo Strong
Margot was born in 1962 in Australia, the daughter of Dutch immigrant parents. She left school in year 11 and went to art school in the Netherlands for a little while.On her return she secured an…
Adventure and exploring life, through service, family and purpose with Aaron Tait
From war zones to slums, Aaron Tait has travelled to and worked in more than 70 countries across the globe as a military officer, humanitarian and social entrepreneur, and now writes to help people…
After 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…
Built for Africa with Michael Stewart (part 1/2)
Michal’s childhood was filled with outdoor adventure and freedom in Rhodesia, growing up on a hobby farm, fishing and riding, but also navigating a complex relationship with his Scottish father’s…
The importance of mindfulness, connection, and spiritual awakening in mental health recovery with John Shearer
John 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…
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Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden Value has published 166 episodes since December 2022, covering topics in Documentary, Health & Fitness.
Kintsugi Heroes: Uncovering our Hidden Value is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 53m.
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