הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Kintsugi Heroes (2024)

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BONUS: Preview from "Connecting Seniors (Kintsugi Heroes)" 1:03:50

24h ago1:03:50

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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 ou…

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Fighting Loneliness and Separation with The Chatty Cafe with Glenys Reid 48:49

3d ago48:49

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Glenys Reid is the CEO of the Chatty Cafe Foundation in Australia, an initiative focused on addressing loneliness and social isolation through facilitating conversations in coffee shops and cafes. Glenys has a background marked by resilience, shaped by her family's experience, particularly her father's time as a prisoner of war. Her family's attitu…

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BONUS: Preview from "Australian Carers (Kintsugi Heroes)" 42:18

8d ago42:18

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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 Me…

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A Life of Empathy, Action and Fundraising for Community with Margaret-Anne Hayes 37:35

10d ago37:35

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Margaret-Anne grew up in post-war Australia, experiencing a tough childhood marked by community support and church, yet overshadowed by her father's unresolved trauma. Inspired by her mother’s kindness, Margaret-Anne learned the importance of empathy and helping those in need, which became central to her values. In 1994, during a severe drought, sh…

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BONUS: Preview from "Beyond The Deluge: Flood Resilience Stories from the Hunter Valley" 1:16:41

15d ago1:16:41

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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" podcas…

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A Conversation about Challenges, Confidence & Neurofibromatosis with Bradley Dowling 32:58

17d ago32:58

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Bradley Dowling is a passionate community advocate and basketball coach who thrives on making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals and raising awareness for neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic condition he was diagnosed with at age five. Growing up in a supportive family, Dowling saw his parents actively involved in NF advocacy which i…

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BONUS: Preview from "Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series" 50:54

22d ago50:54

50:54

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 du…

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Facing Illness & Family Hardship while living a life for Community and Kin with Jan McCall 55:52

24d ago55:52

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Jann 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 positivel…

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Losing his Wife to Bladder Cancer and finding a new Purpose in Not-For-Profit with Adam Lynch 1:01:34

29d ago1:01:34

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Born and raised in the UK, Adam led a relatively routine life, growing up in a close-knit community. He pursued studies in business, where he honed his skills in management and leadership. He then embarked on a successful career in the business sector, becoming known as a reliable and innovative leader. Adam met his future wife, Anna, in a nightclu…

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A Journey through Generational and Historical Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health with with Walter Frankel 53:27

1M ago53:27

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The son of Holocaust survivors, Walter Frankel grew up in Rhodesia and South Africa before moving to Australia. His parents' experiences during the war profoundly shaped his upbringing, instilling in him a strong sense of resilience and adaptability. Coming from a dysfunctional family, Frankel struggled with the impact of his parents' trauma on his…

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Transforming by Addressing the Emotional Trauma of a Challenging Life with Tim Rubin 1:04:17

1M ago1:04:17

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Tim started as an IT salesman for Fujitsu, receiving a computer as payment from a cash-strapped client. This unforeseen twist sparked his interest in programming. After getting the computer, Tim self-taught programming and database skills. He used these newfound abilities to develop systems for selling scuba gear. Tim's adventurous spirit led him i…

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A Life of Generosity & Resilience in Australia from Peru with Graciella V. Espinoza 53:03

1M ago53:03

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Born in the Peruvian mountains in 1948, Graciella's upbringing, surrounded by nine siblings and teacher parents, instilled in her strong values of resilience, community, and cultural heritage. She was educated at a St. Vincent de Paul school. To support her family, she worked in sales and representation within construction companies, showing adapta…

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Balancing a Career Change & Unpaid Care while Navigating Stay-At-Home Restrictions with Leonie Mulgrew 41:48

1M ago41:48

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Leonie Mulgrew married her husband Shane nearly 36 years ago. They built a life together, with Leonie working as a beauty therapist at Myer and Shane running his business. In 2021, Shane was diagnosed with stage four melanoma after a misdiagnosis. This critical moment changed their lives, leading to an extensive, 15-hour surgery and significant med…

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From Hospital Administrator to Resilience & Purpose in Unpaid Care with Cheryl Harris 38:09

1M ago38:09

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Cheryl Harris, is a community advocate, and former unpaid carer. She transitioned from hospital administration to volunteering and has been deeply involved in senior care and disability services. Cheryl's life changed when her husband Ken was diagnosed with kidney disease in 1995. She navigated the complexities of dialysis and healthcare, showing i…

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The Realities & Rewards of Unwavering Support and Care with Barbara Minuzzo 30:46

1M ago30:46

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Barbara Minuzzo has had a lifelong journey in unpaid care. This began with Barbara looking after her father who battled high-level dementia. This demanding role set her on a path of continuous caregiving. Today, she cares for her mother, who has experienced a stroke and suffers from high-level dementia. Her focus remains on enhancing her mother's i…

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Transformation after Generational Trauma, Abuse and Addiction is possible with Alex Brandt 36:08

1M ago36:08

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Alex's parents were displaced WWII refugees from Europe, eventually moving to Australia where Alex was born in the 1960s. She faced cultural and language barriers growing up. Because she started school at eight and a half, Alex missed the early formative years. She attended irregularly, faced integration challenges, and was labelled as a slow learn…

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A Mother's Care and Love for a Child with Down Syndrome with Deb McNair 41:18

1M ago41:18

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Deb manages each day’s start with Ella’s varying capabilities. From making breakfast to struggling to rise, her mornings are governed by Ella’s unpredictable moods and behaviours. Deb’s husband Dave, provides crucial flexible support, enabling the family to handle challenging days. Together, they prioritise self-care and navigate the complexities o…

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The Complexities of Parenthood and the Legalities of Family Breakup with Bill Kable 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

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Bill Kable, born in Australia, comes from a family with a rich legal heritage. As a fifth-generation descendant of Henry Kable, he grew up with a strong sense of justice. Bill pursued his education in law, following his family's footsteps. Bill established himself as a practicing lawyer, dedicating his career to serving his clients and upholding th…

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Balancing a Journey as a Young Carer to an Advocate for Caring Rights with Monica Benney 50:58

1M ago50:58

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[INSERT] ***** We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to …

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Caring for a Partner with Dementia and for Yourself with Joe Coppi 42:21

2M ago42:21

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An active IT consultant and community volunteer, Joe first noticed his wife Joyce’s memory lapses during an overseas trip. Seeking medical advice, their journey with early-onset dementia began. Seeing Joyce's desire for a move, Joe transitioned them from Greenwood East to Geelong. Downsizing made life simpler, providing easy access to essential ser…

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A Generous Life of Advocacy and Community for Men's Mental Health with Filipe Gama e Silva 55:20

2M ago55:20

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Raised in Brisbane, Filipe’s parents immigrated to Australia from Portugal, driven by the allure of "Skippy the Bush Kangaroo," grounding his understanding of belonging and community from an early age. Filipe’s family, especially his mother, supported him through his dyslexia, teaching him resilience and fostering his self-confidence despite academ…

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Untapped Wisdom and Potential in our Aging Population with Ian Westmoreland 54:08

2M ago54:08

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This 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.…

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Loss & Healing through Music, and Keeping It Simple, Sovereign with Bob Eden 56:34

2M ago56:34

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Born in the UK in 1952, Bob's early life was tough. He was premature, had a volatile relationship with his mother and was often bullied at school, he shares these formative experiences. He began as an engineering apprentice but found his true calling in music. Bob played music on boats during pub nights, entertaining the passengers. Moving to Austr…

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NEW SERIES Connecting Seniors from Kintsugi Heroes 1:14

2M ago1:14

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Welcome to our Kintsugi Heroes special series, Connecting Seniors, where we share the experiences of aging Australians to create connections across our communities. To find out more about Kintsugi Heroes and our other podcasts, head to KintsugiHeroes.com.au.על ידי Kintsugi Heroes

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TRAILER: Welcome to Australian Carers 1:13

2M ago1:13

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Welcome to Australian Carers, a Kintsugi Heroes Limited Series where we shine a light on the important Australians who provide voluntary care for someone in need. Episodes will release every day for Mental Health Week in Australia, beginning on Sunday 13th October 2024. If you'd like to donate to Kintsugi Heroes, please head to http://kintsugiheroe…

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Working through ADHD, Psychotherapy, and Finding your Power with Gina McClement 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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Gina McClement has a story of resilience and her dedication to healing and helping others. She grew up in a structured, education-centric environment, which fostered critical thinking, but as a child, she experienced a high conflict separation between her parents. Despite a privileged education, Gina grew up with undiagnosed ADHD not receiving a di…

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Navigating Loss and Adversity Through Family, Farming, and Male Bonding with Wes Bending 50:38

2M ago50:38

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After retiring from rugby, Wes Bending purchased a farm in Bunya in 2006, fulfilling his father's dying wish to retire in the countryside. His father, terminally ill with cancer, passed away the day after the purchase. This period marked the beginning of Wes's journey into farming and a rural lifestyle. In memory of his brother who committed suicid…

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Clinical Depression, Diagnosis and Advocating for Struggling Men with Wayne Wigham 45:08

3M ago45:08

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Wayne's early years were filled with rugby union and league, providing him companionship and a mental outlet. Despite personal struggles with depression, sports helped him cope. From a young age, Wayne faced debilitating depression, navigating periods of despair unseen by others. Misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment marked his early experiences wi…

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Courage, Compassion and Commitment to a Better World with Jetha Devapura 57:18

3M ago57:18

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Born in Sri Lanka with limited career options, Jetha's perfectionist tendencies and cultural isolation triggered mental health challenges early on. His parents' courageous move to Australia provided new opportunities but also difficulties adapting. Jetha battled obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety in silence for years, with the conditions sig…

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Fighting Loneliness and Separation with The Chatty Cafe with Glenys Reid 49:34

3M ago49:34

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Glenys Reid is the CEO of the Chatty Cafe Foundation in Australia, an initiative focused on addressing loneliness and social isolation through facilitating conversations in coffee shops and cafes. Glenys has a background marked by resilience, shaped by her family's experience, particularly her father's time as a prisoner of war. Her family's attitu…

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Bringing Irish Community to Australian Mental Health Advocacy with Alan Earls 50:17

3M ago50:17

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Alan'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…

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Art, Advocacy, and Ending Child Slavery through Destiny Rescue with Tracie Eaton 29:12

4M ago29:12

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Tracie Eaton is an Internationally-renowned & award winning Australian artist with an artistic career spanning over 17 years. Tracie’s studio is located on the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. Her personal experiences with burnout propelled Tracie to transition from corporate to creative pursuits, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s inner n…

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Domestic Abuse as a Child Empowering her to Advocacy with Jas Rawlinson 36:17

4M ago36:17

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Jas 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…

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Unmasking Trauma and How Rapid Transformational Therapy Helps with Stacey Uhrig 40:42

4M ago40:42

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Stacey 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 a…

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Teaching & Mental Health Advocacy after Trauma, Addiction and Loss with Chris Edwards 57:08

4M ago57:08

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Chris 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 ch…

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Transformation after Trauma & Abuse and Finding Resilience with Helen Ryan 35:30

4M ago35:30

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Helen Ryan's story starts with her describing how she overcame her shocking childhood in Norway and early adult life challenges. She shares her traumatic childhood with an alcoholic mother and facing sexual abuse while detailing her mother's risky behaviour. She recounts living a nomadic lifestyle after working in the district attorney's office dur…

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Using Entrepreneurship to fight Neurodiversity & Disability Prejudice with Mathew Townsend 34:09

5M ago34:09

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Mathew Townsend is a neurodiverse social entrepreneur based in Brisbane. Growing up with disabilities he faced discrimination and prejudice finding his pathways into career and passions. Being socially isolated he often had anxiety and depression, causing him to feel low and uncharacteristic. He wasn't confident to speak up about himself to help pe…

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Where Art and Service Meet: How Voices for Veterans helps with PTSD with Mike Armstrong 59:24

5M ago59:24

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Mike Armstrong is an award-winning contemporary artist, author and veteran of the Australian Army for 23 years. He served in East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq and was part of the Tactical assault Group East. He did his Master of Arts while deployed in Iraq, and now works in a variety of media from his art studio in Canberra. Mike has a Bachelor of Arts…

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Surviving a Traumatic Childhood to Find Success in Australia with Neil Morley 55:38

5M ago55:38

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Neil Morley opens up about his incredible journey from a challenging upbringing to finding success and fulfillment in Australia. His story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the importance of mentorship, and following your heart. Biography I was born in Liverpool UK and raised by my grandmother who had 11 children. She raised me as number 12. My…

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How an ADHD Diagnosis, Music and Human Sciences Saved Me with Dan Grey 26:13

5M ago26:13

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Dan Grey grew up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and loves to surf. He had a loving and nurturing childhood with strong familial relationships and connections to nature. He was academically challenged due to ADHD, which required extra support in school and medication during high school that significantly improved his grades. He studied public hea…

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Being Emotionally Open & Vulnerable in spite of Trauma with Jason Higson 53:22

6M ago53:22

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Jason’ 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 str…

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Advocating for Accessibility after Legally Blind at 42 with Narelle Gatti 31:15

6M ago31:15

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Narelle 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 inf…

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Terminated Employment & Challenging Surgeries after Cancer Diagnosis with Paul Tredinnick 1:18:44

6M ago1:18:44

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Paul 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 fil…

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Living with Crohn's Disease and Infectious Optimism with Justan Singh 56:40

6M ago56:40

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Justin 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 dyna…

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A Stage 4 Diagnosis is not the End of your Options with Dominic Lynch 45:00

7M ago45:00

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In 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 livi…

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Shining Light on Men's Mental Health through Advocacy with Bradley Spillane 51:03

7M ago51:03

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Bradley 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 general This episode is a brutally honest, in-depth con…

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Escaping an Exploitative Marriage to Find Self-Empowerment with Romina Lee 44:33

7M ago44:33

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Romina’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 whol…

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Her Family's Fight through Cerebral Palsy & Mental Illness with Amira MacCue 32:14

7M ago32:14

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Amira'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 …

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Generational Addiction Conquered through Self-discovery with Shannan Mondor 1:13:44

7M ago1:13:44

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Shannan 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 th…

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Controlling Addiction and Sharing Stories of Hope with Kerrie Atherton 46:02

8M ago46:02

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Kerrie 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 volunte…

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