Daniel 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 rites of passage. He shares how he moved from being focused on his identity as a brother, to discovering how to be his own person.
Daniel has gone through anxiety, depression, and a crisis of faith. He calls unconditional, nonjudgmental support from friends and his wifer Jenna crucial for helping him through tough times and giving him hope.
Daniel wants to help people genuinely connect by sharing their stories. He believes storytelling can be powerful and is excited about building connections as part of the Kintsugi Heroes team.
Over the past 17 years, he dedicated himself to supporting people with disability in the workplace after he was introduced to the incredible hidden value they possess which benefits them, their surroundings and society as a whole.
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Named after the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold — the philosophy that what’s been broken can become more beautiful for the mending — every episode honours the cracks, the rebuild, and the human underneath.
📺 Series on this channel:
– Kintsugi Heroes — real stories of resilience | hosted by John Milham
– Animals & Us — the human-animal bond | hosted by Natalie Stockdale
– Grit Diaries: from Grit to Grace — stories of struggle and strength | hosted by Simone Allan & Maryan Bova
– From There to Here — navigating life’s turning points | hosted by Emma Bellamy-Dodd
– Golden Threads — stories of disability & resilience | hosted by Dan Dougherty
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