What does it really mean to break cycles?

In this episode of Biggest Feeds, Claudine Thornton yarns with proud Wiradjuri Wongulu man Joe Williams to explore re-parenting, accountability and the courage it takes to show up differently for ourselves and our families.

Joe shares his deeply personal journey from addiction and absence to becoming a more present father, reflecting on how the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to slow down, confront uncomfortable truths and begin rebuilding relationships with his children.

Together they explore the importance of sitting with discomfort instead of avoiding it, understanding the inner child, breaking intergenerational patterns and why healing isn't about perfection, it's about choosing to keep showing up.

This episode is an honest conversation about vulnerability, growth and the power of rebuilding trust, one conversation at a time.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Re-parenting yourself as an adult
• The difference between being a father and being a dad
• Breaking intergenerational cycles
• Accountability without shame
• Mental health, vulnerability and emotional safety
• Why sitting with discomfort creates growth
• The importance of rebuilding relationships with family

Acknowledgement of Country

Opening Acknowledgement of Country spoken in Ngiyampaa language by Jesse Hodgetts and used with permission.

Biggest Feeds is supported by the National Best Practice Unit and funded through the Australian Government's Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.

Disclaimer

The views, opinions and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, producers, funding partners or affiliated organisations.