You Actually Deserve Good Things #selflove #motivation
In this Kintsugi Heroes conversation, Matt shares a profound realization about the importance of self worth, moving past the misconception that loving oneself is arrogance. This journey highlights how embracing self love is crucial for personal growth and developing a healthy self esteem. It emphasizes that believing in oneself is a key aspect of overall […]
How I finally stopped the self-hate #lgbtqia #shorts #growth
In this Kintsugi Heroes conversation, we hear a personal account of navigating queer identity and the complexities of being gay in a world that often demands conformity. Matt discusses how homophobia served as a coping mechanism, deeply impacting their mental health. This narrative offers poignant insight into the journey of coming out and finding relief […]
The Misconception of Suicidal Ideation #mentalhealth #hope
In this Kintsugi Heroes conversation, we address the profound misconception that suicide is a selfish act, with matt sharing their past belief that their absence would financially benefit loved ones. This narrative underscores the importance of recognizing suicidal thoughts as a cry for help, not a selfish desire. It offers poignant insight into navigating mental […]
The Darkest Part of Addiction Nobody Talks About #sober #shorts
In this Kintsugi Heroes conversation, individuals discuss societal labels and the impact of being judged as users or alcoholics without deeper understanding. This raw account explores the journey through addiction, emphasizing the importance of recovery and sustained emotional health. The narrative highlights how personal growth can stem from challenging circumstances, fostering healing. #shortsfeed #addictionrecovery #podcast […]
Rebuilding My Life After the Unthinkable | Donna Kent
In this Kintsugi Heroes conversation, we hear a profoundly raw account of a woman’s lifelong experience with sexual abuse and sexual violence, beginning in childhood. She shares her healing journey from trauma, emphasizing that emotional processing is a journey without a timeline. This narrative offers a poignant look at coping with such significant experiences fostering […]
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, […]
My family didn’t know where I was for hours #shorts #scary #childhood
In this Kintsugi Heroes conversation, we hear a powerful and raw account of a woman’s early life, remembering a profound childhood memory from when she was just 18 months old. She recounts finding refuge in a laundry hamper, playing what felt like a game of hide and seek, driven by a deep need for escape. […]
The Survival Mechanism That Keeps Trauma Stuck in Your Body
In this Kintsugi Heroes conversation, we consider how trauma can cause memories to detach from emotions, a survival mechanism. This narrative offers a poignant insight into navigating health challenges with resilience and a powerful look at the often complex trauma response. The speaker discusses consulting a psychologist who explained this phenomenon, highlighting the impact of […]
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 […]