A Generous Life of Advocacy and Community for Men’s Mental Health with Filipe Gama e Silva
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 academic challenges. At 17, a formative trip […]
Untapped Wisdom and Potential in our Aging Population with Ian Westmoreland | Kintsugi Heroes
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. Ian’s perspective […]
Loss & Healing through Music, and “Keeping it Simple, Sovereign” with Bob Eden
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 […]
*NEW PODCAST* Connecting Seniors: Creating Connections with Aging Australians
Creating Connections with Aging Australians 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.
*TRAILER* Australian Carers – Shining a Light on Volunteer Carers in Australia
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Working through ADHD, Psychotherapy, and Finding your Power with Gina McClement | Kintsugi Heroes
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 diagnosis until […]
Navigating Loss and Adversity Through Family, Farming, and Male Bonding with Wes Bending
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 […]
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Clinical Depression, Diagnosis and Advocating for Struggling Men with Wayne Wigham | Kintsugi Heroes
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 with mental health systems but did […]
Courage, Compassion and Commitment to a Better World with Jetha Devapura
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 significantly impacting his life. He felt shame about the […]