A podcast for partners of Emergency Services workers and those considering the lifestyle change. Stories, opinions and honesty about what it's like when your partner works in Emergency Services and the impacts of ultimately being 'married to the job'. Hosted by Mum of 4, Erin Bourke who's husband Matt has been a firefighter since 2016. You can follow me at @erinlbourke or @theparentshub and you're welcome to email me at erin@theparentshub.com.au
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A little inspo and some ideas to hopefully help ease the load this end of year! You've got this!!
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9 Nov 2023
Part 2. Interview with my Husband - MATT BOURKE
PART 2 - Talking with my wonderful husband yet about what it’s like to be a firefighter, what he thinks is the most unexpected part of the role is, what he does on his days off, the perks (and cons) of annual leave as a firefighter and what he finds to be the hardest part of the job, mental health, career progression and the job and how we handle things as a couple. Matt’s biggest tips if you’re considering doing the brigade and our advice!
* don’t mind the dog sleeping in the background and the people who decided to garden!!
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3 Nov 2023
Part 1. Interview with my Husband - MATT BOURKE
PART 1 - Talking with my wonderful husband yet about what it’s like to be a firefighter, what he thinks is the most unexpected part of the role is, what he does on his days off, the perks (and cons) of annual leave as a firefighter and what he finds to be the hardest part of the job, mental health, career progression and the job and how we handle things as a couple. Matt’s biggest tips if you’re considering doing the brigade and our advice!
* don’t mind the dog sleeping in the background and the people who decided to garden!!
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12 Oct 2023
My 4th Birth... Story!
I'm sharing my birth story, the impacts of a job that allows barely any paternal leave and how I've gotten through my 4th, first year!
3rd Birth Photos - https://www.veronikasandersonphoto.com/baby-pippa
** Language warning **
And apologies for the background noise!!
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5 Oct 2023
Life Update: Tears included.
An honest and vulnerable account of my current struggle with hubby working 4 days away/4 days home.
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15 Sept 2023
Routines and Life - the never-ending pivot!
In this episode I share how about the juggle, lack of structure and lack of routine has been and how I juggle, pivot and work around my husbands role!
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7 Sept 2023
How it all started for us!
How it all started, back in 2016 (and even before that!) Matt became a firefighter. Hear the story of how it all began for Matt and I!
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31 Aug 2023
Paramedic Wife Life Part.2
On this episode I chat with Crystal Atkins who's husband is a Paramedic in Victoria.
We chat all about:
Working our lives around being 'Married to the Job'
Limited nights together, sleeping alone and the impact that has on your relationship
Nights alone
The challenge of empathy with sleep and the work
Solo parenting a lot of the time
Misconceptions
Spending extra time together when your partner is on leave
Meal times alone and then adjusting to them home
Children not understanding the job and shifts
Routines and how challenging they are
Feeling isolated as a Mum
Calendars are life when you're 'Married to the Job'
Plus so much more.. this is part 2 of 3 with Crystal
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24 Aug 2023
Paramedic Wife Life Part.1
On this episode I chat with Crystal Atkins who's husband is a Paramedic in Victoria. We chat all about:
Recruitment process for Paramedics in Victoria
The possibility of moving for the job
Shiftwork sleep... with kids
Feeling different from your Mums Group
Wanting connection with other women who get it!
Christmas married to the job
Plus so much more.. this is part 1 of 3 with Crystal
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19 Aug 2023
A little about me - your host!
In this episode you'll get a brief intro to me, Erin, your host!
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7 Aug 2023
Married to the Job - What's it about?
In this very short episode you'll learn what 'Married to the Job' is all about!
Hosted by Erin Bourke; firey's wife for the last 7+ years, Mum of 4, charity founder + director... woman just trying to work her life around her husband's crazy shifts!
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