Yep, you read correctly! I found the key to Kayla's journal and boy oh boy was there some saucy stuff in there! Well... technically it was her idea, and she let me read it but anyways. We dive into the first 6 months after Teddy was born and the effects it had on Kayla mentally, physically, and emotionally and how putting it onto paper helped her express how she felt at the time.
I'm sure this episode has a lot of relevancy for new (or any) mothers out there, so don't hesitate to chuck us a message on Insta @justafifofam for any feedback, questions or stories you'd like to share!

In this episode we are joined by Kayla's sister Ashleigh and her FIFO hubby Logan. These two are no strangers to FIFO (with over 10 years in the biz) and are now juggling life with 3 energetic boys and working interstate! We discuss how life has changed after having children, how the pandemic has affected FIFO workers, and plenty of interruptions from the kids (inevitable when you are trying to record while keeping 4 kids busy!)
For any feedback or questions you can hit us up @justafifofam on Instagram. We look forward to hearing from you!

(TO AVOID CONFUSION THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE CURRENT RESTRICTIONS AROUND AUSTRALIA)

In this episode we take the time to ask each other the question, "are you okay?". This comes off the back of a couple bad arguments during the last few weeks, along with a few other stresses that we have had to overcome, and we felt we were finally in a headspace to discuss things clearly as a couple. For a lot of people, just checking in and asking them how they're really going can go a long way. It can open up a conversation and give opportunity for a safe place to speak for someone that is struggling mentally.
As always, our inbox is open as a safe place to anyone that wants a chat or just wants to get something off their chest to a non-judgmental third party. You can find us on Insta @justafifofam , or you can reach out to us personally at @kaylaking____ or @boyd_king .

For more information or assistance you can check out the links below:

Beyond Blue
 1300 22 4636
 https://www.beyondblue.org.au 

Lifeline
 131114
 www.lifeline.org.au 

Mineset
 https://instagram.com/mineset.aus?igshid=1h1rqnyln4al6
 https://www.facebook.com/Mineset.aus/

What happens when you leave a teething 1-year-old and a sassy, stubborn 2-year-old with Dad for the day (6 hours)?
This episode is pretty much a big shout out to all the stay-at-home parents out there; the ones that have to put up with all the tears, sickness and tantrums while their partner is away. We also touch on last-minute emergencies before fly-out, and of course what's a FIFO Fam episode without a good old lecture about the washing?!
As per usual, any questions or feedback can be sent our way on Instagram @justafifofam, we don't bite so don't be shy to flick a message our way!
Plenty of banter in this one so hope you all get a good laugh!

To prove we actually have friends in real life we decided to rope in our mates Rhi  and Lach to have a chat. These 2 beautiful specimens have been in our lives since day dot and have seen all of our ups and downs so we thought there were no better people to have as our first guests!
In this episode we chat about the differences between our types of work, some misconceptions about FIFO, and talk a bit (a lot) of shit in between.
Let us know what you think by sending us through a message on Insta @justafifofam or leaving us a nice review on Apple Podcasts!

Every relationship has arguments; it's normal, healthy even! Whether it's because you have to tell your partner the same thing over and over again, or if it's feeling overworked and under-appreciated, frustration can often get the better of us.
 In this episode you can hear about how working away changes the way our arguments work, how it can consume our break, and our most recent disagreement 🥊

We've hit double digits! This episode is all about what we've learnt from doing this podcast so far, both good and bad. We discuss how it has helped with our anxiety and communication as a couple, and also touch on mental health and sleep deprivation. If we've learnt one thing, it's that stepping out of our comfort zones has opened up so many opportunities for us and we will continue to push towards our goals!
We've loved getting all of your messages and comments, so if you have any questions or feedback you want to throw our way, hit us up on Insta @justafifofam

Partner doesn't listen? Do they spend too much time on their phone? Do they do things on the regular that simply just piss you off!? Yes? Then this is the episode for you! In this episode we get the gloves out and talk about our little pet peeves about each other and how simple communication can go a long way into keeping those little arguments to a minimum. As usual we love hearing from you all, so if you have any questions or feedback hit us up on Insta @justafifofam

In this episode Kayla and I go back to where it all began. We chat about how our relationship has developed and how FIFO and mining has changed everything! We cover trust issues, dodgy rentals, my lack of listening skills, and our sex life (bow-chicka-wow-wow)!
This episode topic was actually chosen by our Instagram followers so if you want a say in what we talk about, head over to @justafifofam and chuck us a follow and write some nice (or honest) things! Look forward to hearing from you all!

In this episode Kayla and I discuss our Fly-Out/Fly-In days. We go through saying goodbye to each other and the kids, prep before I go to work, dealing with emotions during work weeks (especially with pregancy hormones), and the odd underwhelming when I sometimes get home. Fly-In days and the work weeks can be hard, but we like to keep it as simple as possible, and these are some of the things we do to help our little FIFO fam!
 For any feedback or questions, hit us up on Insta @justafifofam. We try to have a 1:1 response ratio which means we read and reply to everything! We look forward to hearing from you!

Music: Hooky with Sloane - Bird Creek