Forgiving herself was the first step to growing up
Sarah Rowan had to forgive herself for rejecting who she was before she could move forward, a turning point in her own healing. Sarah realised that growth meant forgiving herself for the person she used to be and the choices she’d made, separate from forgiving others. It was the hard internal work that let her […]
She googled how to change a tyre in the storm
Sarah Rowan started watching YouTube videos on how to change a tyre while the storm came down, choosing action over panic. Caught in the middle of chaos with a flat tyre and a storm closing in, Sarah made a simple choice: she pulled out her phone and learned what she needed to know in that […]
The skill nobody wanted became her strength
Sarah Rowan walked on stage and realised her odd skill was actually her point of difference, a Kintsugi Heroes story about claiming what makes you different. Sarah discovered that the very thing she thought was a liability—loving to speak in front of people—was the exact skill the marketplace needed. Standing on that stage, she had […]
What Luis learned about himself #podcast #kintsugi
Luis Montero realised he was a good listener and talker, and that changed how people showed up for him. Luis discovered that his ability to listen deeply and speak with compassion shaped his relationships in a real way. It wasn’t about fixing himself or becoming someone new. It was about recognising a strength that was […]
Luis chose seven days #podcast
Luis Montero struggled to stay away from substances, so he made the choice to enter a youth detox program. After going back to school and seeing a psychologist, Luis hit a wall with substances. Rather than waiting, he took himself to a youth detox for seven days. It was a concrete decision in a difficult […]
Reminding myself I’m not an idiot | Luis Montero | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Luis Montero speaks plainly about the daily work of pushing forward and correcting his own self-doubt. Luis Montero describes the unglamorous, honest work of self-encouragement. He doesn’t frame it as inspiration or breakthrough. He simply keeps reminding himself, day by day, that he’s not what his doubt tells him he is. 🎙️ Watch the full […]
I survived. That was my normal. | Luis Montero | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Luis Montero’s lived experience of homelessness shapes how he quietly supports others still sleeping rough. Luis Montero survived rough sleeping and homelessness. Now, when he supports others in similar circumstances, he carries that knowledge with him. He doesn’t pretend their struggle is over or minimise the cold nights ahead. He simply knows, from lived truth, […]
From Caregiver At Eight To Peer Worker Supporting Homeless Youth
Luis Montero’s journey through addiction recovery and homelessness shows how early caregiving responsibility, shame, and grief spiral into substance use, and how one turning point with his son became the catalyst to rebuild. A real story of resilience from lived experience. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses addiction & recovery, which some listeners may find […]
The attitude that blocked her healing | Mindi Kessler | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Mindi Kessler realised her negativity was stopping her from finding solutions, a turning point in her recovery story. For years, Mindi had been caught in a cycle of complaint about her health, her body, and the doctors treating her. She carried understandable frustration, but recognised that this mindset itself was the barrier to moving forward. […]
Speaking truth without fear | Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung | Kintsugi Heroes Shorts
Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung chose public health to live her values. Kintsugi Heroes. Dr. Heena Sinha Cheung saw a model of courage in someone willing to speak up for others’ rights. That vision pulled her toward public health work, where she could build a life around truth-telling and standing up for people who need it. […]