She Won an Award and Nearly Died on the Way Home | Siobhan Wilson | Grit Diaries

Episode Summary Siobhan Wilson was born at 27 weeks, weighing less than a kilogram. By 16, she had survived open heart surgery at one month old, roughly 130 resuscitations in the NICU, seven anaphylaxis episodes — including one where paramedics ran out of adrenaline — and founded her own social enterprise at age 6. In […]

From the corporate world to finding purpose in the global wellbeing community with Troy Flower

Troy grew up in Bendigo, Victoria and studied sports science at university. He developed curiosity and appreciation for learning through diverse life experiences and family challenges. After university, Troy travelled extensively, living in places like Greece, Iran, and South America. He worked in remote cattle stations, ski field management at Mount Buller, and even spent […]

Elephants Have Super Brains for Memory! Alzheimer’s Breakthrough

Elephant Memory & Alzheimer’s Elephants rarely develop Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe their brains may hold clues to understanding human memory loss. Shane explains why studying animal intelligence could help unlock breakthroughs in human medicine. 🎧 Watch the full episode: 🌐 Learn more and connect with us: Home 📚 Discover our books and merchandise online. #kintsugiheroes […]

Mental Health Pros The Hidden Cost of Empathy Revealed!

Mental health professionals spend their lives helping others heal. They listen to trauma. Pain. Grief. And emotional struggles every day. But there’s a hidden side to this work. The emotional toll on the helpers themselves. It’s called compassion fatigue. Constant empathy can become heavy. Even trained professionals need support and boundaries. Because those who care […]

Elderly Loss Facing Loneliness and New Life Tasks

Growing older often means facing something difficult. Loss. Friends move away. Partners pass on. Life slowly becomes quieter. For many older adults, loneliness can become a heavy companion. But aging also brings another challenge. Learning how to rebuild life again. New routines. New communities. New meaning. Resilience in later life often shows up in quiet […]