Beers With A Miner

"The essential handbook that helps every family to survive and thrive when separated by work." Kirsty is also a, FIFO wife, Mum, business owner, executive consultant, life coach, blogger, public speaker, meditation teacher, trainer and assessor and full of passion as you will hear in this episode. These golden nuggets can be used by any family, not just those living a mining lifestyle. Great tips for women working in male dominated industries too!

Lisa Mirtsopolous from Dump Truck Discovery chats about her journey into mining, and why an earthquake has now changed everything! Listen in as we talk about training, driving the biggest dump trucks in the world. Lisa has been Named in the "100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining" She is also a mentor and inspiration for me, Mad Mumzie. I first came across Lisa a few years ago when I was looking into writing a book about getting a job in the mines. Lisa's book and web site Dump Truck Discovery showed up in my searches over and over again.

Qld Mining Expo Mackay. Mad Mumzie chats with the Expo Director, Holden's Mining & Resources Manager about their million dollar 4WD concept car followed by Michelle from Redfox Mackay on drones in mining. My offsider takes a spin in a mining truck simulator and it catches fire! Also a great chat with 2 future guests from Mining Family Matters and the Mining & Energy Challenge. Learn their answers to questions the media and politicians wouldn't have asked, only Mad Mumzie!

Media spokesperson for FIFO inquiry. Regular on the TV, radio and newspapers. I feel honoured to have Nicole on the podcast. We dig deep into subjects like did you feel pressure to get things done with the government on our behalf? Has anything changed do you think? From the FIFO inquiry what else has to be done, what is missing? What is it someone thinking of entering the mining industry should know, what about your family at home? How do you deal with your "Pinch Points?

Mad Mumzie chats to Life coach and coal miner Jodie Davis. Jodie has done the Tony Robbins fire-walk and training and much more. Listen in as a couple of coal miners have a chat over a few beers in MM's new studio. You don't need to be a miner or a dump truck operator to take away some awesome new ways to handle life. We talk about it in a fun way that relates to many…poor me, angry and pissed off, or sad and depressed? Here are some more ways to bounce yourself out of the black hole once and for all!

Working for over 20 years living the mining lifestyle as a dozer driver, dump truck operator, grader and loader operator, this dude shares with Mad Mumzie his insights into changes in the industry, tips for newbies and has a some clear thoughts on using his PPE outside of work! This was the second interview for a book that never came about. It did inspire my love of interviewing and helped me realise how many differing thoughts there are on many issues across the mining industry. This was going to be written up, but I don't think personalities would shine through as much as they do in a good old fashioned chat over a few beers at a classic Queensland pub.

What is your bucket list of fun? Create it, keep it, practice it, share it. Why? When life throws us challenges we all need to know how we can turn our thoughts and feelings around....what works for you? Listen in as Mad Mumzie shares thoughts from Hard Hat Mentor, Nicole Ashby, Rachael Kirby Lee, Jodie Davis and Mad Mumzie to help us all find our own personal ways to get through the crappy times. Be sure to listen to the end and hear all about our memorial ride for Tony, Big T, OC.

3 years ago today my family lost a treasure. Big T was my daughter's partner. He was a fun loving, Aussie bloke who we all thought was going to be part of our family forever. Today I honour the short time we were all together by sharing with you a few words from the heart. They are helping me to heal, and perhaps I hope, may help you too when life turns to crap. This episode is not just about living the mining lifestyle, or life as a FIFO operator, but dealing with what life throws at us. This is the first episode in a series to realise help is out there, for all of us.

I am a miner, but am I a Real Miner? My partner is a "Real Miner." Just ask him, he will tell you! I thought we were all real miners, what is the difference? You work in a mine, you're a real miner, right? The Oxford Dictionary describes a miner as anyone who works in a mine. There is no definition for a "Real Miner." When I met my partner, an underground miner, he started calling me a Gravel Scratcher. I am a miner, but am I a real miner? In my view we are all real miners, working long hours away from family and friends, in dangerous conditions with uncertain times ahead. It doesn't matter who does what or what we call each other, but not everyone agrees!

"Drewie" shares stories from her 20 plus years working in the mining, construction and oil and gas industries. Listen in as we chat about her journey working in these industries, and why she has chosen this path and is so passionate about helping others to thrive and survive!