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The Broken Fathers Podcast, founded by Australian veteran Jared "Purcy" Purcell, provides a platform for fathers to share their struggles, expose flaws in Australia’s outdated Family Court system, and advocate for change.
Purcy decided to create a podcast to establish a platform where fathers can feel comfortable to share there horrific experiences about the outdated Family Court system of Australia. He intends to lay bare the twisted system, by sharing the experiences of other broken fathers; to heal, to learn, and to raise awareness to end this injustice against men.
Jared’s a proud father, who has been completely broken by his experiences with the outdated Family Court system.
Good and loving fathers should never have to fight strangers in court, for the basic right to be a part of, and parent their own children.
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Send us a text Episode 20 Guest – Vanessa Allen I sit down with mother of two, she’s also broken daughter who was robbed with a relationship with her father when she was taken to New Zealand when she was only three years old after she found out her father had cheated on her. She is also the founder of Men’s Emotions matter Movement advocating for men’s and fathers right the movement has plans for stages of development nationally going to male dominated industries sports schools helping empowe...
Send us a text Episode 19 Guest – Chris & Gem Ward On our upcoming episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast, I sit down with Chris, a 35-year-old father from Tasmania who works in the Federal Government. He'll be joined by his fiancée, Gem Ward, a nurse. Chris was raised by both his parents, who are still together today. He met his ex-partner in 2008 and, looking back, he recalls early signs of her questioning his every move. For example, when he helped her friend, who was too intoxicated ...
Send us a text Episode 18 Guest – Peter Ellis Tune in to today's Broken Fathers Podcast, where I sit down with Peter, a 36-year-old father from Brisbane who works in construction. Peter's story begins in Liverpool, UK, where he grew up in a hardworking council estate. He joined the British army in 2004 and left after the tragic loss of his mother in 2009. In 2011, Peter moved to Sydney with his then-partner. Six weeks later, she became pregnant. Peter honestly shares that their relatio...
Send us a text Episode 17 Guest – Adam Coleman In today’s episode, I’m joined by Adam Coleman, a 38-year-old father of four from Springfield. Adam, an operations manager, spent 10 years navigating the family court system in two separate cases. Adam, an only child, was born and raised in Liverpool, NSW. He never knew his father. After high school, he began a butcher apprenticeship but left after six months to pursue testing and tagging before settling into his career as a truck driver. Sadl...
Send us a text Episode 16 Guest - Nick Beaunan This week on the Broken Fathers Podcast, I sat down with Nick Beaunan, a 50-year-old father from Tweed Heads who works in IT. Nick shared his challenging 16-month journey through family court as he fought for his two children. Nick's story began with his parents' separation when he was young, leading to him being raised by his grandmother on the Sunshine Coast. Following in his parents' footsteps, both nurses, Nick began his career at Nambour Hos...
Send us a text Episode 15. Guest - Jakob Overduin On our next episode I speak with Jakob, a 47-year-old from Sydney's North Shore. Jakob is the owner of an advertising company and multiple businesses in Bali. He recently concluded a two-year court battle, facing three counts of common assault and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Despite coming from a stable upbringing, Jakob's life took an unexpected turn. He once worked for Kerry Packer, managing advertising agencies befo...
Send us a text Episode 14 Guest – Jeffrey Morgan On our fourteenth episode, I have a compelling story to share. Joining me is Jeffrey Morgan, a 51-year-old father of three from Sydney. Jeff's journey has been marked by significant adversity. He left home at the young age of 12 due to abuse and experienced homelessness, spending his formative years on Eveleigh Street in Redfern. As Jeff describes it, in that environment, ending up in jail felt almost inevitable. Adding to these...
Send us a text Episode 13 Guest – Todd & Hannah Morley On today’s episode I am joined with a Todd, a 40-year-old Broken father from the Nowra area , was previously working in Juvenile justice. He has one child, and is joined with his wife Hannah, 31 owns a beauty clinic. Hannah has a daughter from a previous relationship, who had perfect co-parenting relationship for 7 years, up until Todds family court case wrapped up. Wait till you hear why it has tuned pear shape. Growing up in Manly...
Send us a text Episode 12 Guest - Dan White In our upcoming episode, I'll be speaking with Dan, a 35-year-old father from the Gold Coast who works in scheduling. Dan has a daughter who was born and raised in Australia, but unfortunately was taken to Japan, and was unlawfully kept there without Dan’s consent and he hasn't been able to see her for the past two years. In May 2018, Dan advertised his spare room for rent and met his ex-partner. She moved in a few days later, and they quickly becam...
Send us a text Episode 11 Guest - Brett KingEpisode 10 On our next episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast features Brett King, a 49-year-old father of three from the Gold Coast who works in civil construction. Brett, originally from New Zealand, married in 1998 and had two children. He was diagnosed with "Primary Nephrotic Syndrome" and underwent chemotherapy. Working extensive hours led to financial and domestic issues, including the discovery of unauthorized credit cards taken out in his nam...
Send us a text Episode 10 Guest - Warwick Knowles On the tenth episode, I had a very moving conversation with Warwick, a 42-year-old father from Wollongong who has been managing his family's locksmith business for the past two decades. He was joined by his partner Yasenka, who works as a teacher. Warwick recounted his upbringing, with his father in the army and his mother as a nurse. He also spoke candidly about the profound impact of his brother's passing in 2003 on himself and his family. ...
Send us a text Episode 9 Guest - Kate Wells In the ninth episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Wells, a solicitor at Fedorov Family Lawyers who specializes in high-risk domestic violence cases and complex parenting orders. Kate’s upbringing significantly influenced her career path. With a barrister father and a lawyer stepfather, her connection to the legal world began early. Her parents’ separation when she was six and their subsequent remarriages ...
Send us a text Episode 8 Guest - Brianna O'Sullivan In the eighth episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Brianna O’Sullivan, a 25-year-old "Broken Daughter" and proud mother from Toowoomba. This is the second time we've featured a Broken Daughter on the podcast. Brianna is an only child with seven half siblings and experienced her parents' separation when she was just one year old. Growing up, she initially adored her stepfather and even considered asking...
Send us a text Episode 7 Guest - Adam Mitchell On my next episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast features Adam Mitchell, a Broken Father of two daughters from NSW Southern Highlands. Adam completed his trade right after high school and then moved to England, where he worked for BMW in London before starting his own construction business. After meeting his partner (now his ex), they married a few years later. Adam eventually left the relationship due to domestic violence, constant psychologica...
Send us a text Episode 6 Guest - Torik Dib Hey everyone, unfortunately, I had to edit out the segment featuring the broken father from this episode, as it was filmed four months ago and he is now involved in ongoing court proceedings. However, my other guest shares valuable insights and knowledge about the court system, which I'm excited for everyone to hear. Due to these edits, the episode may feel a bit disjointed at times, but I appreciate your understanding In an unmissable and profound...
Send us a text Episode 5 Guest - Ella Ware In a groundbreaking episode of the Broken Fathers Podcast, we sit down with Ella Ware, a Broken Daughter, who endured parental alienation and was deprived of a relationship with her loving father. For the first time, we explore this experience through the eyes of the child, offering a deeper and more nuanced understanding of her thoughts, emotions, and personal journey. Ella recounts how, following her parents’ separation, her mother subjected her an...
Send us a text Episode 3 Guests - Troy Knight & Aidan Bourke On our third episode, I sit down with two Fathers: Troy Knight, a father of five children and Aidan Bourke, a father of three children. Both men are veterans who have known each other for almost two decades, and were also next-door neighbours one stage. Troy had a decorated career within the Australian Airforce. Troy discusses the impacts on his relationship that working extended periods away from home to p...
Send us a text Episode 2 Guest - Ben Carrigg On the second episode of Broken Fathers Podcast, Purcy sits down with @gorillas_rex, a Broken Father of three beautiful boys. Before & during his legal battle for his children, Ben has also been employed as a 21-year emergency services worker, with his story demonstrating that no matter what you have done for your community or country, it means very little in the eyes of the Family Court. Ben suffered a 12-year-long ordeal in the court system...
Send us a text Episode 1 Guest - Jared Purcell On our first ever episode of Broken Fathers Podcast, the host himself Jared Purcell (Purcy) calls in a fellow friend and acclaimed podcast host: Matty Morris from Zerolimits podcast to sit down & carry out the interview. Matty Morris was one of the major influences for Jared in deciding to create his own podcast, to provide a platform for Broken Fathers who have been defeated by the Family Court of Australia, to share their horrific ex...
Send us a text Host - Jared Purcell (Purcy) The Broken Fathers Podcast, founded by Australian veteran Jared Purcell, provides a platform for fathers to share their struggles, expose flaws in Australia’s outdated Family Court system, and advocate for change.
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Finally a podcast for men who are fighting there bitter ex partners for there rights. Im a single mum of a disabled child and also a victim of DV..but what many fail to forget is fathers can also be victims there is always two sides to a story again . WHAT I FIND SAD IS THE POOR CHILDREN GET DRAGGED THROUGH THE BULLSHIT. Well done on this podcast telling the other side to this issue