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Natural disasters are common in rural Australia, but there is something particularly devastating about floods. They sweep through towns and communities often without warning, and leave people to pick up the pieces. And unlike bushfires, there is no way for people to take measures to deter the ferocity of a flood. On July 6th 2022, a flood swept through Broke and the Hunter Valley in NSW, Australia and disrupted over 300 community members. It had been 70 years since a flood so dangerous and overwhelming had hit the town and they are still reeling from the effects today. Join John Milham as he ...

Sharing stories of the 2019/20 Black Summer Alpine Bushfires in Australia. Kintsugi Heroes are partnering with the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre to improve community connectedness, cohesion and resilience following the Alpine fires by capturing and telling the overcoming adversity stories of some of the Alpine local "Kintsugi Heroes". The 2019/20 Black Summer was one of the most devastating bushfire seasons in Australian history — and for the Alpine communities, the impact didn't end when the fires did. The Alpine Series is a story about what happens after the smoke clears — when the ...

Kintsugi Heroes is a powerful Australian podcast sharing real-life stories of resilience, mental health, and human transformation. Each episode features raw, honest conversations with everyday people who have overcome adversity including addiction, trauma, grief, illness, financial hardship, and life-altering challenges. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi — repairing what’s broken with gold — this podcast explores how life’s toughest moments can shape strength, purpose, and connection. Kintsugi Heroes exists to remind us that our struggles do not define us — they refine ...

Golden Threads: Stories of Disability & Resilience is a podcast by Kintsugi Heroes that shares honest, lived-experience conversations with people navigating disability, identity, and resilience. Hosted by Daniel Dougherty, this series creates space for stories that are often overlooked — stories of adaptation, strength, and what it really means to live in a world still learning what inclusion looks like. Each episode explores the human experience behind disability — not as something to define a person, but as one part of a broader story shaped by courage, relationships, and everyday ...

Welcome to Connecting Seniors — a special series from Kintsugi Heroes, sharing the lived experiences of aging Australians to build understanding, connection, and respect across generations. Through honest, unhurried conversations, we sit down with seniors from across the country to hear the stories that shaped them — the losses, the loves, the lessons learned the hard way, and the wisdom that only comes with time. From navigating grief and reinvention, to staying connected in a rapidly changing world, to the everyday realities of aging in Australia today — every episode is a reminder ...

Welcome to Australian Carers, a Kintsugi Heroes Limited Series where we shine a light on the important Australians who provide voluntary care for someone in need. Across this series, we sit down with everyday Australians who quietly hold the weight of caring for someone they love — a partner, a parent, a child, a sibling, a friend. Through honest, unhurried conversations, we hear what carrying that responsibility actually looks like behind closed doors: the long days, the small wins, the grief, the love, the exhaustion, and the moments that keep them going. Australian Carers exists to make ...

The Animals and Us podcast series explores and celebrates the transformative power of human-animal connections. Each episode features guests sharing their lived experience of the influence animals have had on their lives, revealing stories of connection, healing, and transformation. Additionally, the podcast includes experts in relevant fields such as eco-psychology, animal therapy, compassion, and animal communication. The series is produced by Kintsugi Heroes and created and hosted by Natalie Stockdale.

The 2022 River Murray floods in South Australia were caused by record water inflows from the Murray-Darling Basin due to heavy upstream rainfall. The slowly rising floodwaters inundated homes, businesses, and farmland, causing widespread displacement, infrastructure damage, and agricultural losses. The disaster significantly impacted local economies, communities, and the region's long-term recovery. This series captures what the headlines couldn't — the lived experience behind one of the most significant flood events in South Australia's recent history. Unlike a flash flood, the River Murray...

This podcast presents stories from Australia-based immigrants and refugees, along with insights from migration experts and professionals. Our aim is to counter the lack of visibility of their experiences, by providing a platform that amplifies their authentic stories and educates us all about their real challenges. Each episode will delve into themes like cultural identity, loss, displacement, and the journey of finding a home away from home (and so much more!).

Welcome to The Grit Diaries: From Grit to Grace, a podcast where resilience meets real life. Hosted by dynamic duo Mon and Mazz, we shine a light on the powerful, untold stories of people who have overcome adversity, hardship, and life's toughest challenges - with grit, heart, and grace. Each episode, we sit down with unsung heroes from all walks of life to explore their journeys through struggle, survival, and transformation. These are raw, honest conversations that go beyond the headlines - stories that inspire, challenge, and remind us of the strength within us all. Whether it's bouncing ...