Mahir Manot: Six Years of Bullying, One Teacher Who Listened, and the Voice He Found on the Other…
⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses abuse & exploitation, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone — help is available: • Blue Knot Foundation (complex trauma): 1300 657 380 · blueknot.org.au • 1800RESPECT (family, domestic & sexual violence): 1800 737 732 · 1800respect.org.au Mahir entered high school as an […]
Paternal Leave Forced Him to Question Everything
Colin Parsons spent years trying to be who everyone else wanted. Here’s how he stopped people-pleasing, quietened his inner critic, and learned to like who he actually is. Colin is a conversationalist and LinkedIn host from Luxembourg who now has deep conversations for a living. In this episode he opens up about the long road […]
Colin Parsons: The Gold in the Cracks, How He Built a Life on His Own Terms
Colin Parsons spent decades people-pleasing and chasing externally imposed goals until a move to Luxembourg, the birth of his children, and therapy catalysed a complete reckoning. He took paternal leave in a country that supported it, discovered his gift for genuine human connection through a Chief Happiness Officer role, and later questioned everything: money, marriage, […]
What Happens When You Tell Someone You’re Looking For Different | #Shorts #Motivation
One honest catch-up led him into disability support work, a career-change story from Kintsugi Heroes’ Disability Series. He wasn’t chasing anything grand. He just told a mate in recruitment he was looking for something different. A couple of days earlier that mate had met Steve Dressler, the founder of What Ability in Perth, down at […]
Ian on saying how you actually feel #goldenthreads #kintsugiheroes
Stories of resilience and transformation. In this Golden Threads Conversation Ian explains why naming the hard days out loud helped him more than pretending everything was fine. The boys he works with showed him that honesty creates real space to keep moving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTX6b2Z01II @kintsugiheroes #kintsugiheroespodcast #kintsugiheroes #podcast #traumainformedcare #realstories #motivation
He couldn’t feel his legs and said THIS #shorts #medical #storytime
He just found out he can’t feel his legs, and his response stopped the room. A disability and resilience story from Kintsugi Heroes. Asked how he was feeling, Jason gave a quiet smirk and admitted he couldn’t feel his legs at all. Then, surrounded by his mates, he simply said he felt fine, he was […]
How to spot quiet workplace bullying 🤫 #toxicworkplace #corporatelife
In this Grit Diaries conversation, Jo recounts her positive experience in a role for two years, actively participating in workplace culture reforms. She then discusses her encounter with a “toxic work environment”, focusing on how it impacts “high performers” and ethical individuals. This narrative offers valuable insights into navigating “bullying at work” and the broader […]
How to Become the Hero of Your Own Story
The hero’s journey is not just a myth, but a roadmap for personal growth. Learn how facing inner demons leads to wisdom and resilience. We explore the psychological framework behind the hero’s journey and how it applies to modern life. This discussion is for anyone currently navigating difficult trials or seeking a clearer path through […]
The Pub Manager Who Made a Huge Mistake #kintsugiheroes #shorts
The true story of the Red Dog pub ban and how a local community stood their ground. When a new manager tried to ban a beloved local icon, the neighborhood had something to say about it. This video covers the full timeline of the Red Dog pub controversy and the surprising outcome that followed. Watch […]
Monkey vs Lion: The Ultimate Mistake! 🐒💥 #wildlife #shorts #monkey
A monkey’s dangerous encounter with a lion goes wrong. Watch this shocking wildlife footage capturing the moment a territorial dispute leads to a severe injury. This clip documents the raw reality of animal behavior in captivity when boundaries are crossed. Viewers interested in primate and predator interactions will find this footage eye-opening.