One page, one person: Cathy Hockey on disability inclusion and what it really takes to lead
The one-page profile that changed everything ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses grief, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone. Help is available: • Lifeline (24/7 crisis support): 13 11 14 · lifeline.org.au Eighteen years ago, Cathy took a job leading a small employment program for people with intellectual […]
Sally Pymer on Learning to See the Person
The person, not the disability ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses addiction, grief, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone. Help is available: • Lifeline (24/7 crisis support): 13 11 14 · lifeline.org.au Raised in a family where her brother Jeffrey had severe disabilities, Sally learned early to see […]
Paul Jamieson: Nine Years After the Wakeboard, the Mango, and the Hand Squeeze That Said He Was S…
For almost two years after his brain injury, Paul Jamieson could not eat or drink anything. When his speech pathologist finally decided he was ready to try, she asked him what he wanted. He said mangoes. He still remembers exactly what it tasted like. Nearly nine years ago, Paul was wakeboarding on a lake in […]
The Signs We Missed: A Mother’s Fight to Save Our Boys
⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses grief & loss and suicide & self-harm prevention, which some listeners may find distressing. Losing a child to suicide is a grief that never truly heals. Mia Bannister shares her journey of turning pain into purpose. Mia Bannister lost her son Ollie in 2024 to suicide after a long […]
How Two Teenage Sons Saved Their Dad’s Life
A man who spent 27 years in banking felt like the most unhappy person his coach had ever assessed. His two sons sitting beside him on the bed saved his life. This is how Lawrence Atkinson rebuilt, and why he now runs free barbecues across Australia for men in crisis. ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode […]
Both My Sons Held Me Up | Lawrence Atkinson on men’s mental health motivation | Kintsugi Heroes
Both my sons held me up ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses suicide & self-harm prevention and mental health & wellbeing, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone. Help is available: • Lifeline (24/7 crisis support): 13 11 14 · lifeline.org.au Lawrence spent his career climbing the corporate ladder, […]
How a terrified mule learned to trust again #shorts
A terrified mule. A patient trainer. A story about trust, fear, and what it takes to heal — from Animals and Us with Natalie Stockdale. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: kintsugiheroes.com.au ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8rVvw_81vig?si=vG63AxfV6DPg-oT2 Animals and Us is part of the Kintsugi Heroes podcast network — real stories of resilience, connection, and […]
Working with horses to turn adversity into purpose with Sue Spence • Animals and Us E08
Sue grew up in New Zealand loving horses, always asking for a white pony and feeling happiest when spending time riding and caring for her first ponies and her horse, Lady. As a child with autism and ADHD, Sue felt awkward around humans but found peace and confidence with horses, using time in nature to […]
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 […]
Why every dog deserves to be loved with Lya Battle • Animals & Us E19
Lya Battle Bonilla is the Founder of Territorio de Zaguates, a sanctuary in Costa Rica with over 15 years of experience. More than 1,800 rescued dogs now live in freedom, safety, and love. What started as a small rescue effort from her own home slowly grew into a lifelong mission, to give every dog, no […]