Forgiveness as the way to stop being a victim
Jason states that forgiveness is required for true freedom. Without it, they explain, a person remains tied to someone else’s actions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qNKolqaSE8rhpnCGkprIHFQ7vMWt5svE @kintsugiheroes #resilience #kintsugiheroes #kintsugishorts #shortsfeed #mentalhealth #motivation
Which path are you noticing right now?
Jason explains how the same pain led to a new direction through their own choice. They share why they believe everyone holds that power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qNKolqaSE8rhpnCGkprIHFQ7vMWt5svE @kintsugiheroes Share your thoughts on finding motivation in dark places in the comments. #mentalhealth #resilience #podcast #connection
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 […]
Jason Blyth: The Gold in the Cracks, How Pain Refines and Purpose Is Built
Jason Blyth: The Gold in the Cracks, How Pain Refines and Purpose Is Built ⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses abuse & exploitation, addiction & recovery and trauma & healing, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone — help is available: • Blue Knot Foundation (complex trauma): 1300 657 […]
I Finally Stopped Caring What They Thought—Here’s What Changed
Discover how people pleasing can lead to burnout and isolation, and learn how to break free from the cycle of seeking validation from others. In this video, we explore the concept of people pleasing and its consequences, and share strategies for building resilience and embracing your true self. The Japanese art of Kintsugi, which involves […]
The Courage to Speak Out: Breaking Free from the Chains of Bullying
Bullying recovery and finding your voice after years of silence. Mahir spent six years trapped in a rumour-built narrative at an all-boys high school. What he discovered when he finally spoke up, and how he rebuilt through journalism and real belonging, is the story of how sustained social bullying cuts deeper than one violent moment. […]
Every Scar Has a Story | Kintsugi Heroes
Every person has a story. Some stories are filled with joy. Others are shaped by loss, adversity, resilience, courage and hope. Too often, those stories remain untold. At Kintsugi Heroes, we help people tell the stories they need to share, so that others can find the stories they need to hear. Inspired by the Japanese […]
Mahir Manot: Six Years of Bullying, One Teacher Who Listened, and the Voice He Found on the Other…
⚠️ Content advisory: this episode discusses abuse & exploitation, which some listeners may find distressing. If you need support, you’re not alone — help is available: • Blue Knot Foundation (complex trauma): 1300 657 380 · blueknot.org.au • 1800RESPECT (family, domestic & sexual violence): 1800 737 732 · 1800respect.org.au Mahir entered high school as an […]
Paternal Leave Forced Him to Question Everything
Colin Parsons spent years trying to be who everyone else wanted. Here’s how he stopped people-pleasing, quietened his inner critic, and learned to like who he actually is. Colin is a conversationalist and LinkedIn host from Luxembourg who now has deep conversations for a living. In this episode he opens up about the long road […]
Colin Parsons: The Gold in the Cracks, How He Built a Life on His Own Terms
Colin Parsons spent decades people-pleasing and chasing externally imposed goals until a move to Luxembourg, the birth of his children, and therapy catalysed a complete reckoning. He took paternal leave in a country that supported it, discovered his gift for genuine human connection through a Chief Happiness Officer role, and later questioned everything: money, marriage, […]