Broken Fathers Podcast
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veteran Jared "Purcy" Purcell, provides a platform for fathers to share their struggles, expose flaws in Australia’s outdated Family Court system, and advocate for change.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a podcast to establish a platform where fathers can feel comfortable to share there horrific experiences about the outdated Family Court system of Australia.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Jared’s a proud father, who has been completely broken by his experiences with the outdated Family Court system.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.
Broken Fathers Podcast
Episode 28 - Thomas Haxby - CCTV caught my Ex and her friends setting me up for False DV
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Episode 28
Guest - Thomas Haxby
On this episode, we are joined by Thomas Haxby, father of one.
Originally from Nottingham in the UK, Thomas moved to Australia with his parents and two sisters at the age of four. Only a year later, he was diagnosed with the rare condition Perthes disease, and was told he would need to rely on his mind—not his body—throughout life.
Through discipline, resilience, and an unbreakable mindset, Thomas proved every prediction wrong. He went on to build a career as a trainer, mentor, and role model for youth and men today.
Thomas spent roughly twelve years with his former partner—his best friend, his companion, and the mother of his child. Life changed quickly. One moment they were together on the Gold Coast, planning their next family holiday; shortly after returning home, the relationship ended.
What followed was a 14‑month legal battle involving property settlement and custody of his daughter. Thomas speaks openly about the reality many men face in family law. His message is clear:
If you conduct yourself with integrity, stay disciplined, treat every interaction as if it will be reviewed in court, and think three steps ahead, men can achieve fair outcomes. Thomas secured 50/50 custody and retained his property—through patience, preparation, and allowing the other side to make their own mistakes.
Throughout the process, meditation and a strong partnership with his lawyer became essential. Thomas entered mediation with complete confidence, backed by documentation, evidence, and emotional control. Within ten minutes, 50/50 care was granted—a result he had fought for relentlessly.
His advice to men is simple and powerful:
- Document everything.
- Stay cool, calm, collected, and calculated.
- Work with a lawyer you genuinely connect with—don’t just hire the first name you find.
- Do your research, build your case, and protect your character at all costs.
Thomas shares this story not for sympathy, but for awareness. Throughout the process, attempts were made to break him, provoke him, and drag him out of character. But he refused to slip. He was fighting for his daughter, his business, and his livelihood—and he was never going to be defeated.