Friendship and Fitness are the key to a good life with Philip Basche
Phillip has a very simple but profound story. He holds the record at St Vincent’s Hospital for the most heart by passes in one operation when he was 51. This was a defining moment for him as he realised, he may not have much longer to live and needed to live every day for today. […]
Fighting Loneliness and Separation with The Chatty Cafe with Glenys Reid
Glenys Reid is the CEO of the Chatty Cafe Foundation in Australia, an initiative focused on addressing loneliness and social isolation through facilitating conversations in coffee shops and cafes. Glenys has a background marked by resilience, shaped by her family’s experience, particularly her father’s time as a prisoner of war. Her family’s attitude towards life […]
“We all have scars… if we regret, we can’t go ahead…” – The Art of Kintsugi with Jun Morooka
Kintsugi Heroes share their real-life stories about overcoming adversity to provide hope and inspiration to people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing similar challenges. Listen to the podcast to find out more about the Kintsugi Heroes mission, or head to https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au. #multicultural #sydney #hornsby #kintsugiheroes #community #connection #mentalhealth ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ ABOUT KINTSUGI HEROES […]
A Conversation about Challenges, Confidence & Neurofibromatosis with Bradley Dowling
Bradley Dowling is a passionate community advocate and basketball coach who thrives on making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals and raising awareness for neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic condition he was diagnosed with at age five. Growing up in a supportive family, Dowling saw his parents actively involved in NF advocacy which […]
Facing Illness & Family Hardship while living a life for Community and Kin with Jan McCall
Jann McCall grew up in Russell Lea in Sydney, with a multicultural and religious background. Her upbringing shaped her outlook on life, emphasising faith, family, and adaptability amidst evolving societal changes. Jann’s practical decision to become a primary school teacher aligned with her family responsibilities. Teaching allowed her to positively impact young lives. Despite the […]
Losing his Wife to Bladder Cancer and finding a new Purpose in Not-For-Profit with Adam Lynch
Born and raised in the UK, Adam led a relatively routine life, growing up in a close-knit community. He pursued studies in business, where he honed his skills in management and leadership. He then embarked on a successful career in the business sector, becoming known as a reliable and innovative leader. Adam met his future […]
A Journey through Generational Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health with with Walter Frankel
The son of Holocaust survivors, Walter Frankel grew up in Rhodesia and South Africa before moving to Australia. His parents’ experiences during the war profoundly shaped his upbringing, instilling in him a strong sense of resilience and adaptability. Coming from a dysfunctional family, Frankel struggled with the impact of his parents’ trauma on his own […]
Transforming by Addressing the Emotional Trauma of a Challenging Life with Tim Rubin
Tim started as an IT salesman for Fujitsu, receiving a computer as payment from a cash-strapped client. This unforeseen twist sparked his interest in programming. After getting the computer, Tim self-taught programming and database skills. He used these newfound abilities to develop systems for selling scuba gear. Tim’s adventurous spirit led him into the scuba […]
Balancing a New Career & Unpaid Care while Navigating Stay-At-Home Restrictions with Leonie Mulgrew
Leonie Mulgrew married her husband Shane nearly 36 years ago. They built a life together, with Leonie working as a beauty therapist at Myer and Shane running his business. In 2021, Shane was diagnosed with stage four melanoma after a misdiagnosis. This critical moment changed their lives, leading to an extensive, 15-hour surgery and significant […]
From Hospital Administrator to Resilience & Purpose in Unpaid Care with Cheryl Harris
Cheryl Harris, is a community advocate, and former unpaid carer. She transitioned from hospital administration to volunteering and has been deeply involved in senior care and disability services. Cheryl’s life changed when her husband Ken was diagnosed with kidney disease in 1995. She navigated the complexities of dialysis and healthcare, showing immense strength and resilience. […]