He Spent Decades Hiding Who He Was. Then Tragedy Hit.
A mental health nurse raised to believe men don’t cry. When his youngest son died in 2009, David Kernahan’s grief fractured everything: his marriage, his faith, his sense of who he was. Sixteen years later, he shares how suppressed emotion, hidden authenticity, and the choice to find beauty became the path to peace. David Kernahan […]
31 Years of Support: Why Jeff Parker Says ‘You Don’t Have to Do It Alone’
SUMMARY At 25, Jeff Parker was a weightlifter in country New South Wales. A week later, he was paralysed from the waist down by a tumour in his spinal cord no doctor had seen coming. In this episode of Golden Threads, host Daniel Dougherty sits down with Jeff — now 61, blind, an NDIS advocate, […]
I spent 15 years addicted, until I stopped waiting to be saved | Jason Blyth | Kintsugi Heroes
Trauma recovery and rebuilding after childhood adversity is not about waiting for rescue. Jason Blyth’s story spans 15 years of addiction, rock bottom at 30, and a turning point that shifted everything. Now 8 years sober and a systemic change advocate, he shares how the moment he stopped waiting for someone to save him became […]
I spent 15 years addicted, until I stopped waiting to be saved | Jason Blyth
Trauma recovery and rebuilding after childhood adversity is not about waiting for rescue. Jason Blyth’s story spans 15 years of addiction, rock bottom at 30, and a turning point that shifted everything. Now 8 years sober and a systemic change advocate, he shares how the moment he stopped waiting for someone to save him became […]
The Moment I Stopped Waiting To Be Saved | The Power Of Choice with Jason Blyth
Trauma recovery and rebuilding after childhood adversity is not about waiting for rescue. Jason Blyth’s story spans 15 years of addiction, rock bottom at 30, and a turning point that shifted everything. Now 8 years sober and a systemic change advocate, he shares how the moment he stopped waiting for someone to save him became […]
What Happens When You Tell Someone You’re Looking For Different | #Shorts #Motivation
One honest catch-up led him into disability support work, a career-change story from Kintsugi Heroes’ Disability Series. He wasn’t chasing anything grand. He just told a mate in recruitment he was looking for something different. A couple of days earlier that mate had met Steve Dressler, the founder of What Ability in Perth, down at […]
He couldn’t feel his legs and said THIS #shorts #medical #storytime
He just found out he can’t feel his legs, and his response stopped the room. A disability and resilience story from Kintsugi Heroes. Asked how he was feeling, Jason gave a quiet smirk and admitted he couldn’t feel his legs at all. Then, surrounded by his mates, he simply said he felt fine, he was […]
How to spot quiet workplace bullying 🤫 #toxicworkplace #corporatelife
In this Grit Diaries conversation, Jo recounts her positive experience in a role for two years, actively participating in workplace culture reforms. She then discusses her encounter with a “toxic work environment”, focusing on how it impacts “high performers” and ethical individuals. This narrative offers valuable insights into navigating “bullying at work” and the broader […]
How to spot quiet workplace bullying 🤫 #toxicworkplace #corporatelife
In this Grit Diaries conversation, Jo recounts her positive experience in a role for two years, actively participating in workplace culture reforms. She then discusses her encounter with a “toxic work environment”, focusing on how it impacts “high performers” and ethical individuals. This narrative offers valuable insights into navigating “bullying at work” and the broader […]
Stop trying to save everyone else #mindset #shorts
In this Kintsugi Heroes conversation,Matt reflects on a significant shift in their approach to a “support system”, moving from being the sole helper to accepting help. This journey highlights the importance of “emotional health” and recognizing that true “self help” involves both giving and receiving. The narrative fosters “personal growth” by illustrating how a change […]