Doctors Pushed Termination After My Son’s Diagnosis!
In this Kintsugi Heroes episode, we hear a powerful story about navigating challenging medical discussions. The speaker recounts dealing with multiple doctors pushing termination, highlighting the critical need for strong patient advocacy and understanding patient rights. This narrative underscores the importance of informed consent and ethical medical decision making, especially when family support is paramount. […]
“Give People a Chance and Watch Them Shine” | Julie Fisher | Golden Threads | Kintsugi Heroes
Two years before Julie Fisher fell pregnant with her third child, the universe set her up. She’d just made a friend whose daughter Amy had Down syndrome. Julie watched the playground, asked the questions, and quietly decided that if it ever happened to her family, she would want to know. Two years later, an ultrasound […]
Kindness at the End: Harpreet Kalsi-Smith on Dying Well & Community
In this powerful Kintsugi Heroes episode, Harpreet Kalsi-Smith from The Kindness Company shares profound insights into the “psychology of grief” and the “mourning process”. She discusses “dealing with death” and the journey of “healing from grief”, emphasizing how we can find “finding peace after loss” even in the most challenging times. 💖 Harpreet Kalsi-Smith founded […]
From Pain to Purpose Inspiring Achievements in Advocacy
Real stories. Real people. Real resilience. Kintsugi Heroes shares the stories of everyday Australians who have faced the unthinkable — and found a way through. These are the moments that don’t make it into highlight reels. The raw truth of what it takes to survive, rebuild, and keep going. About Kintsugi Heroes: Kintsugi Heroes is […]
A Life in Three Acts with Muscular Dystrophy | Leanne Watson | Golden Threads | Kintsugi Heroes
In this moving episode of Golden Threads: Stories of Disability and Resilience, host Daniel Dougherty shares an intimate conversation with Leanne Watson, a remarkable woman living with limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). Leanne opens up about her life journey, from a privileged upbringing in Melbourne to the gradual physical challenges posed by her diagnosis. This […]
Seniority Policy Fired All Black Women #kintsugiheroes #podcast #resilience
Being non-racist isn’t the same as being anti-racist. One stays silent. The other shows up. ✊ DEI strategist Khayshie Tilak Ramesh breaks down the difference — and why neutrality and indifference are part of the problem. From intersectionality to “calling in” vs “calling out”, this is the conversation every workplace needs. 🎙️ Watch the full […]
Paralyzed after a crash, I woke up unable to move #shorts #kintsugiheroes #podcast #resilience
He could’ve spent his life angry. Instead, he chose gratitude — and it changed everything. 🙏 Dr Dinesh Palipana — doctor, lawyer, disability advocate — shares why perspective and gratitude aren’t just nice ideas. They’re survival tools. From war-torn Sri Lanka to a life-changing accident in Australia, his story is a masterclass in reframing adversity. […]
Stop Asking Why. Start Asking What Now. | Lindsay Ziehl
Lindsay Ziehl is a British-born humanitarian, author, and advocate for women, raised across Australia and Africa. She was crowned Miss Victoria in 1969, survived cancer twice, and has spent over 25 years on the frontlines of domestic violence work — training 3,000 women and personally securing the release of trafficked women. She founded the Andrew […]
Rethinking suicide prevention with Hayley Purdon
Hayley grew up in a privileged family where her parents worked hard and protected her from many hardships. She was a middle child who became skilled at noticing others and managing emotions. During high school, Hayley faced difficulties processing big emotions and coped with them through an eating disorder. She did not often share her […]
When Life Changes Overnight (Julie Randall) | Grit Diaries | Season 2 | Episode 11
Episode Summary What would you do if you were given 72 hours to live? When Julie Randall was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma that had spread to her brain, she refused to accept a terminal “no.” In this powerful episode of Grit Diaries, Mon & Mazz explore Julie’s extraordinary journey of tenacity—from the moment […]