What’s worse, a bindy or a spider? Or if neither of those things freak you out, what’s it like to sleep next to a wild pig? Our guest this week, Gail, has answers to all those questions … and she also tells us about how she redeveloped and lived in a water tower in Brisbane, and restored the Masonic Lodge in Gilgandra, a small town in Western NSW.

We also hear about Gail’s full circle, journey from desperately trying to escape from Western NSW to living and working around the world, and then moving back to her childhood home.

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This week Kym and Judith chat to journalist and author, Jessica Mudditt, whose first book, ‘Our home in Myanmar: Four years in Yangon,’ was recently published. The book is both a personal journey and a behind the scenes looks at a country few of us know much about, and details Jessica’s experiences of living and working in Myanmar.

We talk about her early life in Melbourne’s safest suburb and then her 10 years as an expat, first in London, then Bangladesh and her final move to Yangon. Jess tells us about the highs and lows of Myanmar life, as well as her move back to Australia – and what led her to write her fantastic book.

From Jessica we learn about making the most of every situation, as well as the value of broadening your mind through travel. You can get a copy of Jessica’s book from most online bookstores. Including Amazon and Booktopia.

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This week, Kym and Judith were thrilled to speak with journalist and author, Suzanne. Almost two years ago Suzanne published her wonderful first book, Allegra in Three Parts (in the US and Canada the book is called Girl in Three Parts) which won the Independent Booksellers Award for Debut Fiction in 2020. 

This wonderful book, primarily a coming-of-age novel, deals with family issues, loss and the women’s movement is set in the 70s and is designed to be read by all age groups. We hear about what inspired this book and get an insight into Suzanne’s second novel.

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What’s it like to live on an island in Sydney Harbour? Well this week, Kym and Judith speak with Keron, who is a resident of Spectacle Island, which is located upstream of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and adjacent to the suburb of Drummoyne. We find out how she became a resident of not one but two Sydney Harbour Islands, the ups and downs of ‘island life’ as well as what it’s like being married to someone in the military.

From Keron we learn about being flexible, adaptable and the importance of keeping a sense of humour.

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And we’re back for Season 2. Yay – and welcome! This week Kym and Judith chat about what we’ve been doing in the past few weeks, including new beginnings, celebrating big birthdays, coping with loss, and more lockdowns. 

We reflect on all the things we learnt from season one, and how the amazing women we’ve spoken to continue to impact our perceptions on life.

Settle back into Her House – Season 2 is looking great and it’s good to have you back!

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This week Kym asks do cows cry? And while we’re still not sure, we did have a great conversation with Jac, a gifted animal trainer and behaviourist. Using positive reinforcement and patience, Jac has trained a variety of animals from dogs, cats, cows and chickens.

We find out about how Jac adopted a wild brumby from the Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association, and using positive reinforcement has trained him. In the process she has developed a deep and special bond with this amazing horse.

We learn about patience and kindness, and the importance of taking the time to build trust with all animals (even the two-legged ones!). 

To find out more about Jac’s business, The Dog Nose, check out her website: https://www.thedognose.com.au

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This week Kym and Judith speak to Yvette, who most of us who live on the Northern Beaches of Sydney know through her warm and supportive Facebook group, Ladies Renovating Collective – Northern Beaches. It’s the first place you go to if you’re renovating or thinking of it. This is where local renovators come together, ask questions, get ideas and find out top tips.

Established by Yvette about five years ago we hear about how the group was established as a result of her own renovating dramas, and how she has built the group into one of the nicest and most informative places on the internet.

We learn that even when faced with big issues and problems, there is a silver lining - it just takes a while to see it!

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What’s it really like to work with your best friend? Or how about working with the wife of your husband’s best friend? Or what about working with your besties husband? If you think that’s all too close for comfort … think again! This week, Kym & Judith chat with Naomi and Shellie who are just that – best friends with husband’s who are also best friends, and together they happily and successfully run a boutique design studio on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Naomi and Shellie’s business, Nimmo Nielson Collective, transforms and brings peace and happiness to people’s lives by creating functional and beautiful spaces for them to live in. These two women love nothing better than the challenge of renovating an existing home or helping with the design of a new build.

Through Naomi and Shellie’s story we learn the importance of doing things that you love, and sharing those experiences with people you care about. 

If you would like to find out more about Nimmo Nielsen Collective check out the website here, www.nncollective.com.au

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Eighteen months ago, Vikki founded She SUPs, an all-women’s stand-up paddleboarding community focused on empowering women through SUP adventures.  She SUPs is all about encouraging women and girls of all skill levels and backgrounds to get out on the water, and share the joy of nature. It’s also about creating a strong supportive community of women, who inspire each other, and who gain lots of mental and physical benefits that come from being on the water.

This week, Kym and Judith chat to Vikki about how she became hooked on paddling and how it helped her process working in a toxic corporate environment, visa struggles, loneliness, being away from family and living with anxiety. We find out how through kayaking and SUP Vikki gained strength, learnt new skills and went on to start She SUPs, and along the way made lots of friends and a strong community of SUP-loving followers. 

If you would like to learn more about She SUPs, here’s the link to the website: https://www.shesups.com.au

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This week Kym and Judith were delighted to chat with the funny, inspiring and informative Tracy who won won two gold medals for swimming at the 1992 Barcelona Paralympics, was awarded an Order of Australia medal, raised two boys and is an advocate for disabled and Indigenous rights in Australia.

We learnt about how you can make your own happiness, and how it’s always worth giving things a ‘crack’.

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