I survived. That was my normal. | Luis Montero | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Luis Montero’s lived experience of homelessness shapes how he quietly supports others still sleeping rough. Luis Montero survived rough sleeping and homelessness. Now, when he supports others in similar circumstances, he carries that knowledge with him. He doesn’t pretend their struggle is over or minimise the cold nights ahead. He simply knows, from lived truth, […]
From Caregiver At Eight To Peer Worker Supporting Homeless Youth
Luis Montero’s journey through addiction recovery and homelessness shows how early caregiving responsibility, shame, and grief spiral into substance use, and how one turning point with his son became the catalyst to rebuild. A real story of resilience from lived experience. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses addiction & recovery, which some listeners may find […]
Luis Montero: From child carer to peer worker, rebuilding after addiction, loss, and the fight to…
The birds are still tweeting ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses addiction & recovery, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone — help is available: • SMART Recovery Australia (addiction): smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au • ReachOut: au.reachout.com Luis grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness in a household marked by his mother’s severe […]
The attitude that blocked her healing | Mindi Kessler | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Mindi Kessler realised her negativity was stopping her from finding solutions, a turning point in her recovery story. For years, Mindi had been caught in a cycle of complaint about her health, her body, and the doctors treating her. She carried understandable frustration, but recognised that this mindset itself was the barrier to moving forward. […]
Speaking truth without fear | Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung chose public health to live her values. Kintsugi Heroes. Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung saw a model of courage in someone willing to speak up for others’ rights. That vision pulled her toward public health work, where she could build a life around truth-telling and standing up for people who need it. […]
From alone to advocate | Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung became a voice for survivors after feeling unsupported. Kintsugi Heroes. Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung experienced a moment of isolation that shifted her entire direction. When she felt no one was fighting for her, she made a choice to become that voice for others still waiting for someone to believe them. 🎙️ […]
Music broke through her anger | Saengduean Chailert | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
When an angry elephant threw stones, Saengduean didn’t give up. She sang instead. Saengduean encountered an elephant still traumatised and angry from her past. Rather than retreat, Saengduean used music as a bridge, and something shifted. The elephant eventually fell asleep alongside the others she was caring for. 🎙️ Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6FMrhSM-K4 🎧 […]
The first time Saengduean witnessed it | Saengduean Chailert | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts #podcast
Saengduean asked to look, and that moment she witnessed the cruelty from the logging industry. A single moment of witnessing changed Saengduean’s understanding of what was happening to the elephants. What she saw became the foundation for everything she would do next. 🎙️ Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6FMrhSM-K4 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033u5uGaKw7qEmQQll4H8P 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/kintsugi-heroes-originals/id6776646986 […]
Growth in relationships she’d never known | Mindi Kessler | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Mindi Kessler is experiencing deeper connections with people than ever before, a quiet measure of real change. Mindi’s progress isn’t measured in one dramatic moment. It shows up in her marriage, her friendships, her day-to-day connections. These relationships reflect the inner work she’s done and the person she’s becoming. 🎙️ Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMc-xXUkAwo […]
I Didn’t Want To Die With The Wrong Name | Pride In Stories
I didn’t want to die with the wrong name At our hero’s request, we’ve withheld their name and identifying details to protect their privacy. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses abuse & exploitation and domestic & family violence, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone — help is available: […]