DIOTALK Podcast Episode #133 with Founder at Kintsugi Heroes Ian Westmoreland.

Ian Westmoreland is a loving father and husband but also the founder of Kintsugi Heroes based out of Sydney, Australia. He joins on here on DIOTALK and shares his amazing journey on what inspired him to help others. Kintsugi Heroes is a non-profit organization that shares real-life stories about overcoming adversity to provide hope and inspiration to people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing similar challenges. The word “Kintsugi” literally means “golden joinery” and refers to the ancient Japanese art form of repairing broken and cracked ceramics with a special tree sap lacquer dusted with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Thus, a beautiful and unique work of art emerges with the cracks and breaks now part of its beauty. The philosophy of Kintsugi honors life experiences whether good or bad. By highlighting the repair of cracks or breaks in a ceramic piece, the events of the past become part of its beauty. There is no attempt to conceal the damage, the repair literally illuminates each scar. The stories of the Kintsugi Heroes celebrate the scars we gather over time; the breaks, knocks, and wrinkles that should not be hidden as they create our own unique beauty. When we heal and overcome these wounds, we provide inspiration and encouragement to others and show them that they can also overcome their challenges and become whole. Our stories will cover a wide range of adversity topics including abuse, addiction, crime, dysfunctional family, career or business failure, grief and loss, financial hardship, mental illness, physical illness, relationship breakdown, and more. Our Kintsugi Heroes have a wide variety of backgrounds across genders, cultures, languages, and ages. The hero stories are available through audio and video podcasts and also available in E-books and printed books. For more information: Website: https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCXYZal0rKNzsenMVa2q20hA