She Grew Up Without Her Mum, So She Gave the World This
Grit Diaries Podcast: Sarah De Jonge, founder of A Thousand Hearts, on kindness, grief, resilience, and the science of why being kind actually heals. From losing her mum at four to building a global kindness movement — this is a story about love, loss, and the small handmade gestures that ripple across the world. Sarah […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Crows LOVE to Slide! Proof Animals Are Playful!
Crows Love to Slide! Animals don’t just survive — they play. From crows sliding down snowy roofs to dolphins riding waves, animal play reveals surprising intelligence and emotional depth. Shane explains why play is one of the strongest signs of complex minds in the animal world. 🎧 Full episode here: 🌐 Connect with the Kintsugi […]
Why Our Brains Twist Reality Different Views SAME Event
Two people can experience the same event and remember it completely differently. Why does this happen? Because the brain doesn’t record reality like a camera. Instead, it interprets what we see. Our beliefs, emotions, experiences, and expectations all shape our perception. That’s why disagreements occur. Not always because someone is wrong. But because people genuinely […]
Retirement Glow Up Finding Purpose & Joy After 60!
Many people see retirement as the end. The end of work. The end of productivity. The end of structure. But for many, it becomes the beginning of something new. Time for passions that were always postponed. Learning new skills. Volunteering. Traveling. Mentoring younger generations. Purpose doesn’t retire. In fact, some people discover their most meaningful […]
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 […]
Exercise Fights Depression & Anxiety Better Than Pills!
Medication has long been the main treatment for depression and anxiety. And for many people, it helps. But recent research is revealing something fascinating. Regular physical activity can sometimes match or even outperform medication. Exercise improves mood, reduces anxiety, and strengthens resilience against stress. It also improves sleep, energy, and overall health. The mind and […]