Finding Smiles for Others after domestic, family and business Trauma with Scott Carson
Scott’s story is about a man who had a beautiful early childhood, lived on the streets after a family breakdown, reinvented himself, created a business and lost it, just for starters. He discusses painful family issues including a terrible injury to his wife and major anger arising from his relationship to his father. Scott then […]
How business & personal trauma informs our values and purpose with Joanne Brooks
Joanne talks about her inspiring journey into becoming a true entrepreneur beginning with a conventional bank job after school as decided by her father, then an early marriage as was expected of her. She moved up through promotions in the banking and finance world that made her a role model for women, breaking the glass […]
Persisting through a fearful childhood with determination with Ian Forest-Jones
Ian was born in Hamilton, Canada, a poor working-class steel town. His childhood was extremely challenging as his mother’s partner was president of an outlaw motorcycle gang. He tells his story of the violence and criminality which traumatised him in his early years. He describes how he survived and later thrived because of his placement […]
Unmasking trauma, ADHD and addiction for a better life with Melissa Chureau
Melissa’s story is very inspiring. She shares with us how she grew up in a dysfunctional family in California and suffered childhood trauma, undiagnosed ADHD and alcoholism as a teenager. Despite this adversity, her courage and determination led her to meet amazing support groups, healers and mentors and eventually become sober and live an authentic […]
Listening & being present for your peers & community with Alan Stevens
Alan’s remarkable story describes overcoming the challenges that go with building relationships. He raised three young boys after his first marriage broke up. This was followed by business failure, then another failed marriage. His life began to change when he discovered his healing gift. Then he met a group of Aboriginal Elders for a year […]
Overcoming illness & fighting depression while competing as an elite athlete with Don Mathewson
Don Mathewson is a true champion who shares his extraordinary story of courage, determination, a passion for athletics, and overcoming major physical challenges alongside a life of service to others. He is a Masters track athlete who has been World Champion on three occasions across different age groups and received fifteen other medals. During his […]
The Founding of Kintsugi Heroes with Ian Westmoreland & Aveline Clarke
In this introductory episode, we meet Ian Westmoreland, the founder of Kintsugi heroes and Aveline Clarke, the podcast host. Kintsugi Heroes is the realisation of Ian’s long-term dream to share the stories of people who have been through adversity to give hope and inspiration to others. Kintsugi comes from a Japanese emperor whose artisans created […]
Surviving crippling loss and changing your life with John Milham
In this first guest podcast, the Kintsugi Hero is John Milham. He describes his journey from the crippling grief of losing his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife to how he survived and later thrived. At the same time, he completely changed his life’s direction and identity while raising his three young children. He tells his […]
From orphaned, addicted & alone to success in academia with Gregory Smith
Gregory’s story begins in a violent and destructive home environment fuelled by anger and alcohol. He describes in graphic detail a life of neglect and trauma through his years as uncontrollable child in an orphanage. When he left at nineteen, he had no life skills and eventually ended up living as a recluse living alone […]
One person can change the direction of your life with Lena Papadopoulos
Lena describes her dysfunctional family and a long struggle with depression, including suicidal ideation. The loss of a close friend to suicide without her being aware of his pain provided the basis of her passion for creating safe places for other people to find acceptance and support when they need help. Lena faced her own […]