Broken Fathers Podcast
Broken Fathers Podcast
Podcast Description
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veteran Jared "Purcy" Purcell, provides a platform for fathers to share their struggles, expose flaws in Australia’s outdated Family Court system, and advocate for change.Purcy decided to create a podcast to establish a platform where fathers can feel comfortable to share there horrific experiences about the outdated Family Court system of Australia.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to end this injustice against men.Jared’s a proud father, who has been completely broken by his experiences with the outdated Family Court system.Good and loving fathers should never have to fight strangers in court, for the basic right to be a part of, and parent their own children.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as the struggles of fatherhood, the flaws in the Australian Family Court system, and experiences related to parental rights and domestic violence. Episode examples include Troy Knight discussing parent alienation and Aidan Bourke sharing his heart transplant experience and challenges with accessing his children. These episodes highlight systemic issues faced by fathers like false allegations and prolonged custody battles.
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veteran Jared “Purcy” Purcell, provides a platform for fathers to share their struggles, expose flaws in Australia’s outdated Family Court system, and advocate for change.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a podcast to establish a platform where fathers can feel comfortable to share there horrific experiences about the outdated Family Court system of Australia.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Jared’s a proud father, who has been completely broken by his experiences with the outdated Family Court system.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.
Episode 33
Guest – Benson Tan & Collette Farron
For years, Benson stayed silent.
Not because he had nothing to say, but because he was silenced.
Now, after years of court battles, separation from his daughters, false allegations, legal proceedings, and a relentless fight to remain part of their lives, he is sharing his story publicly for the very first time.
From being best friends since the mid-90s, to creating two beautiful daughters together through IVF, life took a path no one could have imagined.
What started as an amicable co-parenting relationship after his wife had multiple affairs eventually turned into a nightmare. Following an incident where his ex-wife assaulted his partner, a DVO was put in place on him, communication was cut off, and a father was suddenly unable to see or speak to his children.
After years of fighting, consent orders were finally reached, offering hope that a meaningful relationship with his daughters could be rebuilt. But the battle didn’t end there. Constant allegations, ongoing court appearances, and repeated attempts to stop contact took their toll.
After years of emotional, financial, and legal exhaustion, he reached a point where he simply couldn’t keep fighting.
This is the story of a father who never wanted to walk away but was worn down by a system and a process that seemed determined to keep him away.
When the legal battles ended, the emotional impact remained.
This episode isn’t just about one father. It’s about the cost of family breakdown, the challenges of navigating complex legal systems, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up when every door seems closed.
After years of staying silent, he’s ready to share his experience.
This is his story.
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