He Spent 14 Years in the Closet—Then He Changed the Military
The Closet Is a Performance: How Gene Moore Dismantled Homophobia in the World’s Toughest Institutions Gene Moore spent 14 years in the closet as a pastor before a crisis forced him out. After losing his partner Victor in a plane crash, he developed a framework that transformed how the military and police understand homophobia, not […]
The Breakdown Nobody Expected | A High-Functioning Addict’s Breaking Point
For ten years, Matt Tulle was what he calls a “functional drug addict” — holding down a job, hiding the truth, and quietly falling apart. Matt is now an AOD peer worker in Queensland, supporting men through addiction and mental health. In this conversation he shares growing up queer in Gympie, the cocaine-fuelled Melbourne years, […]
She Escaped the Abuser, Then Rebuilt Her Life | Donna Kent
A note before we begin. This conversation includes discussion of childhood trauma, emotional abuse, and physical abuse. Donna shares her story with great courage and some parts may be hard to hear, offering a poignant look at abuse recovery. Please take care as you watch or listen and pause whenever you need to. If you’re […]
How do you survive losing your son #griefhealing #lossofachild #heartbreak
In this Grit Diaries episode, we hear a profoundly raw account of a mother navigating the immediate shock and the deep experience of grief and death following her son’s passing. She shares her initial confusion and the slow process of dealing with loss, emphasizing that emotional healing is a journey without a timeline. This narrative […]
My Son Is Gone Processing Unimaginable Grief
In this Grit Diaries episode, we hear a deeply personal account of navigating immediate shock and the profound experience of grief and loss. The speaker shares her initial disbelief and confusion after a sudden bereavement, emphasizing the slow process of living with grief. This narrative offers a poignant look at emotional healing and how individuals […]
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 […]
Losing Legs to Gain Mobility My Journey
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 […]
Near Death Experience Surviving Septic Shock Miracle
🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple: https://kintsugiheroes.com.au About Kintsugi Heroes: Kintsugi Heroes is a not-for-profit Australian podcast network sharing real stories of resilience, transformation, and lived experience. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi — repairing broken pottery with gold — we believe our cracks are what make us stronger. 🌐 Website: kintsugiheroes.com.au 🔔 Subscribe for new […]
2% Survival Rate My Near Death Malaria Experience
🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple: https://kintsugiheroes.com.au About Kintsugi Heroes: Kintsugi Heroes is a not-for-profit Australian podcast network sharing real stories of resilience, transformation, and lived experience. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi — repairing broken pottery with gold — we believe our cracks are what make us stronger. 🌐 Website: kintsugiheroes.com.au 🔔 Subscribe for new […]
Unlocking Emotions The Physical Toll of Repressed Feelings
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ljf12pNJ27600dNAj3Cbg?si=2141b2c2ebc74dd3 About Kintsugi Heroes: Kintsugi Heroes is a not-for-profit Australian podcast network sharing real stories of resilience, transformation, and lived experience. Inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi — repairing broken pottery with gold — we believe our cracks are what make us stronger. 🌐 Website: kintsugiheroes.com.au 🔔 Subscribe for new […]