We had a wonderful chat this week with Marion about her book, A Lavender Affair, which is part journal, part gardening book. Among the details about growing this plant, Marion writes about restoring a derelict farmhouse and establishing a lavender farm on the central coast of NSW.

Marion talks to Kym and Judith about growing up in the 1930s, her love of gardening, books and writing, and what finally drove her to finish her wonderful book. From Marion we learn about being positive, taking advantage of opportunities and the importance of having a ‘can-do’ attitude. Enjoy!

Marion’s book is available at all online bookstores.

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This week we chat to the fabulous Skye who loves handwritten letters, gardening, family, country life, Paris and killing noxious weeds. She spent more than a decade travelling the countryside as a reporter with the ABC, and today runs a podcast and newsletter that combines loads of fabulous things – from stories about amazing women, rural businesses and bedtime reading links.

Skye shares her journey with us and tells us about her life on a sheep farm near Gunning in country NSW. From Skye we learn about appreciating what’s around you and doing things you love.

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This week we speak with the multi-talented Charmaine, whose obsession with growing things has led her to a number of career changes – from organic farmer, market gardener, chef and selling seedlings to the public. Charmaine tells us about her career twists and turns, and provides some fantastic insights into what she has learned along the way. 

You can connect with Charmaine on instagram and facebook @NorthernBeachesFarm

 Judith and Kym are working on making Her House the best podcast for women, so please take the time to subscribe, leave a rating and / or let us know about a woman you know who has done something you think is pretty extraordinary.

As our contribution to Dementia Awareness Month we speak to the wonderful Daphne (who you will remember from season 1) about caring for a parent with Dementia. Through this discussion we hope to help families and carers feel a little more supported and understood, and also give others the opportunity to understand this disease.

Welcome back Daphne and thank you for sharing your story with us xx

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This week Kym and Judith chat to the energetic Heidi who recently celebrated a milestone birthday  - happy birthday! Not only did she have a big birthday bash but she also took some of her besties on a serious trek in Tasmania. We hear about Heidi's long-term travel bug and find out about her 65km walk in the Tassie wilderness.

From Heidi we learn about having a positive mindset, mental preparation and how those two things can help you keep moving.  And if you would like to hear more about Heidi's yoga and wellness for everyday life, check out her website https://heidihorne.com.au

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This week we’re speaking to the amazing Jane, who is a full-time working, single mother of two kids. Jane tells us how she set up her thriving business due to the guilt she felt as the mother of a child with allergies. However, this is no ordinary business, it’s a donut business called OMG Decadent Donuts, and it sells delicious, fluffy donuts that are gluten free, vegan, nut, yeast, dairy, egg, wheat and sulphite free with no artificial flavours or any preservatives. And what’s more - they taste fantastic!

Through Jane’s story we learn about love, hard work and how if you look hard enough you can overcome any obstacle.

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This week we chat to Kate whose photos of coastal sunrises, sunsets and aerial photography have captured our imagination. We find out how a gift from her husband led to her love of photography – and lots of early mornings.

From Kate we learn about enjoying life and exploring your passions.

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How do you choose the perfect house to buy? Is it the location, the curb appeal or the number of bedrooms? For Aimee - our guest this week - it’s whether it has a crazy bathroom! 

In our chat this week, Aimee talks about the luxury holiday home, “The Shore”,  she has created at Gerringong on the South Coast of NSW. With its minimalist Mediterranean inspired interior this house has created national attention - and is booked solid for holidays and photo shoots. From Aimee we learn about seeing the potential in everything, and how it’s the simple things that really make us happy.

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This week Kym and Judith speak to Jen who as a holiday owner and property manager has experienced the full roller coaster of COVID emotions over the past 18 months. Based in the Macedon Ranges in Central Victoria, Jen is the host of the popular ‘Hosting with Heart’ podcast, where she explores every nook and cranny of being a popular holiday accommodation host.

In our chat with Jen we hear about the start of her business, through five (or six?) lockdowns, the boom when everything reopened for a few months, and then to her final business transition. We learn about being passionate about what you do, being optimistic in the face of challenges and also about knowing when you’ve had enough.

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When Mel’s son, Liam, was diagnosed with Autism in 2003, she was told he wouldn’t speak or show emotion and would most likely be institutionalised. While little was known about treatments for Autism at that time, what followed was a vast range treatments and therapies all designed to help support Liam and give him the best possible start to life.

Fast forward to today, Liam has finished high school, has a part-time job and is surrounded by a loving family who couldn’t be prouder of everything he has achieved.

In this episode, Kym and Judith hear about Mel – and Liam’s – amazing journey. We learn about the incredible love, commitment and dedication a parent can have, stopping at nothing to provide their child with the best possible support.

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