Family, Friends and Tonnes
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Podcast Overview
<p>This is a personal, candid account of my life as a mother and miner in Queensland Australia. I share the reasons, my experiences, my sacrifiices and how I made family, friends and tonnes work. </p> <p>I include many anecdotes to highlight mining culture issues, barriers to women's progression and how a mining crew can work together to form a work family beyond all biases. There is a very human side to the dangerous work we do.</p> <p>Also in these podcasts will be honest advice for new miners and a look at how community, resilience, and humor shaped my career and that eventually became my life.</p> <p>Hopefully you will meet some of my fellow miners and learn their stories and their community hopes and achievements beyond the mining pit.</p>
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Publishing Since
2/25/2026
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Recent Episodes
March 11, 2026
E5 : The Purple Circle
Let's dig into The Purple Circle, how it is supported and the effects on crew. Real life moments are shared in a sad heartfelt personal sccount.
February 25, 2026
E4 : Driving a Haul Truck
Let's dig into driving a haul truck and some basic stats and figures of mining haul trucks. Humourous and candid stories show the complexities and resilence of miners in managing basic human needs.
February 25, 2026
E3 : The Miner's Health
Let's dig how a miner's health is managed and distributed. It touches on the unconsented tests and female triggers. I explain real life mine site work-arounds that ensure the death of miners.
5 total episodes available
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- What is Family, Friends and Tonnes?
<p>This is a personal, candid account of my life as a mother and miner in Queensland Australia. I share the reasons, my experiences, my sacrifiices and how I made family, friends and tonnes work. </p> <p>I include many anecdotes to highlight mining culture issues, barriers to women's progression and how a mining crew can work together to form a work family beyond all biases. There is a very human side to the dangerous work we do.</p> <p>Also in these podcasts will be honest advice for new miners and a look at how community, resilience, and humor shaped my career and that eventually became my life.</p> <p>Hopefully you will meet some of my fellow miners and learn their stories and their community hopes and achievements beyond the mining pit.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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