As we step into 2026, this episode is a pause — not to slow mining down, but to look at it honestly.

Across 2025, one major theme kept emerging: people aren’t leaving mining because the work is too hard. They’re leaving because of culture, fatigue, and the quiet identity conflict that comes with trying to sustain a long career in a demanding industry.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why technical challenges are rarely the reason people walk away

• The unseen cost of burnout being normalised

• Identity conflict, especially for women navigating mining careers

• The mine we don’t want anymore — and the mine we’re actively building

• What leadership, safety, and strength really look like underground

• A direct conversation to women in mining, and to the men who shape site culture

This isn’t about tearing the industry down. It’s about building one people can stay in.

If you’ve ever questioned your place in mining, your longevity, or what “success” really means — this conversation is for you.