The pub where mental health is just another conversation
Australian mental health crisis: what actually works when a mate is struggling. Stuart O’Neill survived a suicide attempt in Taiwan and rebuilt his life by opening a coffee shop, then Australia’s first mental health pub, where ordinary conversations save lives. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses suicide, grief, which some listeners may find distressing. If […]
The Signs We Missed: A Mother’s Fight to Save Our Boys
⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses grief & loss and suicide & self-harm prevention, which some listeners may find distressing. Losing a child to suicide is a grief that never truly heals. Mia Bannister shares her journey of turning pain into purpose. Mia Bannister lost her son Ollie in 2024 to suicide after a long […]
How Two Teenage Sons Saved Their Dad’s Life
A man who spent 27 years in banking felt like the most unhappy person his coach had ever assessed. His two sons sitting beside him on the bed saved his life. This is how Lawrence Atkinson rebuilt, and why he now runs free barbecues across Australia for men in crisis. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode […]
What I did to ensure they aren’t forgotten #RememberingLove #Legacy
After a tragic loss, the choice wasn’t to fund other charities, but to create one. A way to forever remember, honor a name, and ensure a story isn’t forgotten. Turning grief into purpose. Turning grief into purpose by starting a charity to honor a life. When faced with a tragic loss, the choice to create […]
The fight that never ended #refugee #resilience #survival
Join Saina Avesta on the Kintsugi Heroes Podcast as she shares her powerful refugee story, one of displacement, seeking safety, and the fight that never ended. With the support of organizations like the UNHCR, Saina’s journey is a testament to the resilience and hope that defines the human spirit. This Australian trauma podcast features real […]
What I Witnessed On The Streets Will Shock You #trafficking #truth
Dedicated years to rescuing children from abuse and exploitation abroad. Helping young girls escape trafficking and return to Vietnam. Dedicated to the human trafficking rescue missions that saved countless lives. This video recounts the harrowing reality of child exploitation and the urgent work required to help young girls escape danger. Hear the firsthand story of […]
The secret to building unstoppable self-belief #motivation #shorts
Believing in yourself unlocks your potential. A few kind words can reshape your entire future, proving that self-doubt doesn’t have to define you. One simple conversation sparked a massive mindset shift. Hear how a single moment of encouragement changed the way I viewed my own intelligence. Sometimes all it takes is hearing one kind word […]
Why Turkey wasn’t the freedom I expected #personalgrowth #storytime #turkey
Saina left Australia for Turkey seeking freedom to express herself. What she found was far more complicated. Kintsugi Heroes. Saina Avesta grew up in Australia under strict religious rules that controlled how she dressed and who she could be. When she moved to Turkey, she expected liberation. Within weeks, she hit a wall. The freedom […]
Saina Avesta: A Trans Refugee’s Survival Story from Iran to Australia
The choice I never had ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses suicide, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone. Help is available: • Lifeline (24/7 crisis support): 13 11 14 · lifeline.org.au Saina grew up in Iran as a trans woman in a society that offered no space for […]
Speaking to the room that changed everything
Simon Harrison returned to his school to speak. What he found there about trauma and healing surprised him. Grit Diaries, Kintsugi Heroes. Years after his own time at Barker College, Simon stood on the Leslie Hall stage to speak to the students there. He expected to tell his story. What he didn’t expect was how […]