Disability, Resilience & Real Stories | Golden Threads Podcast Trailer
Across Australia, powerful stories of disability, resilience, and lived experience often go unheard. Golden Threads is a Kintsugi Heroes podcast hosted by Daniel Dougherty, sharing honest, deeply human conversations with people navigating disability, identity, and inclusion. This series explores what it really means to adapt, persevere, and live fully in a world still learning what […]
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 […]
The Healing Power of Bees: 50 Years of Beekeeping with Russell Zabel | Animals & Us | Episode 25
Episode Summary What can a tiny insect teach us about resilience, community, and the art of slowing down? When Russell Zabel first caught a swarm of bees in a chaff bag in the late 1960s, he didn’t realize it would spark a 50-year journey of discovery. In this episode of Animals & Us, Natalie Stockdale […]
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 […]
From Terminal Diagnosis to the Cockpit: Cameron Lyndon James’s Journey of Repair and Resilience
Episode Summary Cameron faced a terminal cancer diagnosis with the same precision he uses as an airline pilot. In this episode, we explore how he reframed a “broken” prognosis into a life of deeper community connection, spiritual peace, and the successful raising of his two daughters. Cameron’s story is a living example of Kintsugi—where the […]
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 […]
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 […]