Steve is an Australia based immigrant who left Indonesia as a child due to risks of persecution.

He is an engineer, business leader, single-dad, passionate conservationist and environmental advocate, lover of music of various genre, arts & culture, avid global backpack adventurer off the beaten-tracks. He is an Australian Survivor, social justice activist and prolific social media political commentator.

Steve takes us on a journey through vivid memories of his situation back in Indonesia and the challenges he's faced due to his ethnicity.

He shares the hardships he tackled as an immigrant, the mindset and values that fuelled his life, and the inspiring advocacy work he's doing to help fellow immigrants.

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Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie

This Limited Kintsugi Heroes podcast series was made possible with grant funding from the NSW Department of Communities & Justice Connecting Seniors Grant Program. To find out more about the program, head to https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/connecting-seniors-grant-program-2025.

Judith was the youngest of eight in a Catholic family. Despite a comfortable life, she faced traumatic experiences, including sexual abuse by priests from an early age.

The abuse and violence she suffered profoundly shaping her programming and she developed beliefs of unworthiness and self-punishment. In secondary school, Judith endured further abuse, by a nun. Her suffering attracted more harmful relationships as she grew older.

She suffered severe physical issues, leading to surgeries and years of pain. A life-threatening condition and tapping therapy showed her the healing power of the mind.

For seven years Judith lived a rugged life in a tin shed, hiding from perpetrators. She faced extreme conditions and physical limitations. In 2011, she had a mental breakdown, but this period of physical and mental issues, paved the way for the life-saving therapy she developed, The Richards Trauma Process TRTP which has helped thousands overcome trauma and distress.

This process resolves psychological trauma-related issues, such as PTSD, anxiety and depression - generally in 3 sessions. She has been teaching TRTP to health and mental health professionals for 12 years – medical doctors, clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, coaches etc. The first research study, in collaboration with Melbourne University, showing the efficacy of TRTP is about to be published.

https://trtptherapy.com/

YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheRichardsTraumaProcess/videos

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therichardstraumaprocess

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We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes.

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Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie

This Limited Kintsugi Heroes podcast series was made possible with grant funding from the NSW Department of Communities & Justice Connecting Seniors Grant Program. To find out more about the program, head to https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/connecting-seniors-grant-program-2025.

Born in Brighton, England, Sean moved to Australia at age seven. His dad’s Irish heritage led them to Fremantle, beginning a life of adventure in Perth.

At 15, Sean's navy dream ended due to colour blindness. He joined the Western Australian Police Academy in 1978, quickly finding his passion in policing.

Sean served 15 years in the police, including the Tactical Response Group in 1985, fulfilling a lifelong ambition with thrilling, high-stakes operations.

Leaving the Tactical Response Group in the early '90s due to internal conflicts, Sean faced anger and disillusionment, leading to transitioning struggles and bouts of PTSD.

In the mid-'90s, Sean moved to Sydney, reuniting with his partner Julie. He briefly worked as an ambulance officer, finding new purpose and establishing deeper roots.

Shifting to corporate security, Sean worked globally, regaining confidence and skills. In 2017, he co-founded Beyond the Badge, aiding police and first responders in career transitions.

Today, Sean focuses on improving mental health support for first responders, playing golf, and continuously expanding Beyond the Badge.

Find Sean at

https://www.beyondthebadge.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebadgeaustralia/?_rdr

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We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes.

Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group.

If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact

We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories!

Warmly,

The Kintsugi Heroes team

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Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie

This Limited Kintsugi Heroes podcast series was made possible with grant funding from the NSW Department of Communities & Justice Connecting Seniors Grant Program. To find out more about the program, head to https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/connecting-seniors-grant-program-2025.