Motherland Australia

Jenna Mouritz lives on a property in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. She's the local physio in a town of just 150 people and has dedicated so much of her time to improving access to services across her region. Jenna's journey especially when it comes to motherhood has been heartbreaking at times to say the least. From an injury, a miscarriage, and overcoming stage 2 melanoma, it hasn't been an easy few years. But Jenna's toughest time came when at 20 weeks pregnant with one of her children, she was diagnosed with a complication everyone believed would be relatively harmless as long as she continued to be monitored closely. But At 36 weeks, while on the farm, 350 kilometres from the nearest birthing hospital, Jenna was suddenly in a lot of pain. She travelled with her husband all the way to Perth in agony, and arrived to discover that her baby had passed away. She went into labour and delivered her little boy stillborn. This is her story. Modibodi, Australia’s original period underwear brand, wants your help to understand more about periods for people living in rural & regional areas. Please complete their quick survey HERE.  Use the code Motherland15 for 15% off your next Modibodi purchase. Code excludes sale items, bundles, gift cards, Puma, reduced items and maxi absorbency. Expires 30th June 2023.Matchy Mumma is a female owned online boutique, created when founder Chantelle couldn't find stylish, matching underwear as a new mum.  Matchy Mumma aims to empower women to feel beautiful and confident, with classic,  feminine designs inspired by native Australian florals. Use code MOTHERLAND10 for 10% off at matchymumma.com https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Toni Tapp Coutts grew up on a cattle station in the Northern Territory as the eldest of 10 children. She's an author who wrote a bestselling memoir about her childhood on the legendary Killarney cattle station. Her stepfather was cattle king Bill Tapp, and for the first few years of family life on the property there was no electricity and Toni and her siblings slept under the stars in swags. She was just five. Toni went on to raise her own kids in the gulf country, 600km from town. She's had a varied career, from station life, to campdrafting, running a clothing boutique and now, real estate. Toni has been with her husband for nearly half a century! It's been quite a ride. This is her story.Modibodi, Australia’s original period underwear brand, wants your help to understand more about periods for people living in rural & regional areas. Please complete their quick survey HERE.  Use the code Motherland15 for 15% off your next Modibodi purchase. Code excludes sale items, bundles, gift cards, Puma, reduced items and maxi absorbency. Expires 30th June 2023. https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Edwina Bartholemew has been a journalist for more than 20 years and I'm sure you're all familiar with her from Sunrise. What you might not know though is Edwina's growing connection to the country.  Her and her husband Neil bought a small farm in the Capertee valley of NSW which they set up as a boutique accommodation business. Neil, who has a background in tech, became an accidental farming after moving there for a whole year to set it all up. When covid hit, Edwina, Neil, and their little girl Molly bunkered down there for months. Since then, Edwina has welcomed another child, and it was a thrill hear more about her life behind the TV screens. You'll hear how motherhood has given her a higher purpose, why her and her husband sleep in separate beds, and why she's selling her Sydney home, to invest in a country community! This is her story. Modibodi, Australia’s original period underwear brand, wants your help to understand more about periods for people living in rural & regional areas. Please complete their quick survey HERE.  Use the code Motherland15 for 15% off your next Modibodi purchase. Code excludes sale items, bundles, gift cards, Puma, reduced items and maxi absorbency. Expires 30th June 2023. Highly qualified agri-finance expert Carmen Quade launched AgriFocused to deliver high quality online training courses for farming families, anywhere, anytime. Sign up for her Farm Business Focus emails at www.agrifocused.com.au Enter the code Motherland10 to receive 10% AgriFocused Farm Budgeting Masterclass and Excel for Farmers courses.https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Bridget Johns once vowed she would never kiss a farmer, let alone fall in love with one and move to the land. But 18 years ago, a night at a country pub changed all that. She's now based on a property in the York Peninsula of South Australia and she wouldn't change a thing. Bridget has had her fair share of ups and downs. She suffered a miscarriage at someone else's house while she was on holidays which was incredibly difficult. And like so many mums, she knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and to take too much on. There was a moment where she nearly hit rock bottom and realised it was time to declutter her life and mind. And now, she helps other women do the same. She's created micro habits that have changed her life, and in our chat she also shares a bit about the bucket list she created of 40 things she wanted to do before she turned 40! This is her story.Merry people are the much-loved Australian brand reimagining gumboots with their comfortable, durable and stylish designs. Made to wear anywhere and everywhere, by anyone! With new colours and styles launching soon, head to merrypeople.com to subscribe to their email newsletter and be the first to know when they land! https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Amanda King is an Aussie who fell in love with a kiwi while on a sailing trip around Croatia. She now lives on a sheep and beef farm on the south island of New Zealand. The transition to life on the land was a rollercoaster for the former city girl. But it was the next chapter in her life that proved the hardest. Amanda and her husband tried to have a baby for three years, before turning to IVF. Their first round was a success and Amanda discovered she was pregnant with twins. But at 17 weeks, she got the heartbreaking news that her babies had Edwards Syndrome and wouldn't survive. She was then faced with a heart wrenching decision of what to do next, and decided to end the pregnancy which was incredibly traumatic. It took six rounds of IVF to create the family she has now. This is her story.Introducing the Merry People Bobbi kids gumboot! Cute, fun, sturdy and long lasting, the kids boot is perfect for all their daily adventures. With a brand new black colour (the perfect black school shoe), the kids range is now available in 7 colours. Head to merrypeople.com to get your hands on a pair.'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' is your trusted companion as you make the transition to motherhood. It will educate you about all facets of pregnancy and birth so you’ll never have to say: “I wish I’d known.” Grab your copy: www.australianbirthstories.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

When WA mum Heather Jones finished school, she wanted to be a motorcycle stunt woman, but a bike accident put the brakes on that dream.  She got married at 21, had two children and a step child, before a difficult divorce in the 90's left her to raise her daughters alone.  But for the self-professed tomboy- trucks saved her. An offer to drive big rigs for a transport company changed everything. For 7 years, Heather raised her two young girls in a truck on the road, travelling around the country. Heather now runs her own company from the Pilbara that trains women and men to drive road trains all over Australia. This is her story.Merry People are the only pair of boots you need. They’re 100% waterproof, durable and comfortable (perfect for all day wear). The range is available in 13 colours, from neutral, pastel to bright & bold. Head to merrypeople.com to get your hands on a pair.Let’s clear something off your mental load. Whether you need to kick off succession planning, help picking guardians or want some business legal advice, the GLaw team would love to hear from you. Visit www.glaw.com.au or @Grevillea_Law to book your FREE15 minute callhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Christine Elliot has been married for 32 years, and she has three adult children, one of them is Jackie- founder of Rural Women's Day, and my friend. She nominated her mum Christine for the podcast, and two minutes into recording, I knew exactly why. Christine's story is pretty incredible. She's one of eight children and grew up in a strict catholic family. Her childhood wasn't always easy, in fact it was very toxic at times. Christine has loved and lost so much. Heartbreakingly, she lost twins and struggled to cope, especially with her husband away shearing for 11 months of the year. And in more recent years Christine and her family went through a lot of trauma dealing with succession planning that ended in heartbreak. It's been one hell of a ride. This is her story. Whether you’re on the farm, heading into town or on the sidelines watching the footy - you need to check out Merry People. These unisex boots are now available up to size 45 and the Billie clog (the perfect slip-on slip-off shoe) has launched in five colours. Head to merrypeople.com. 'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' book is your trusted companion as you make the transition to motherhood. It will educate you about all facets of pregnancy and birth so you’ll never have to say: “I wish I’d known.”Grab your copy: www.australianbirthstories.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

This is the chat that got Olympia Yarger all fired up! Olympia is the CEO of Goterra, a waste management company that manages food waste with robotic maggot farms. She's a farmer who calls herself the 'maggot lady', and boy is she kicking goals after being named the ACT's Australian of the Year 2023. Olympia's backstory is fascinating. After losing her first child in a tragic accident on her farm, she moved to the US to escape, but ended up staying there for 14 years after she married a marine.  Her husband did six combat tours in 12 years, and being a military wife was challenging for Olympia to say the least.  Olympia is unapologetically herself, and we had a fascinating conversation where she opened up about things she doesn't often talk about publicly, so if you've listened to Olympia before, and if you've seen the media interviews over the past week or two, those chats are nothing like this one. This is her story.Carefully curated in regional New South Wales, Salubrious Living is a collection of homewares and beautiful goods showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of small Australian businesses. Each item is chosen for its timeless artistry and superb quality, from recycled woolen throws and handloomed towels, to handcrafted ceramics and homespun baskets. With her two daughters Dolly & Poppie at her feet, Steph runs her business from her property near Narromine NSW. https://salubriousliving.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Emma Hawkins is a mum of three, a business owner, and a digital influencer who lives on a farm just outside of Geelong. As a born and bred country girl, the land has become her quiet sanctuary away from the thundering roar of footy crowds and the prying eyes of the media. She had to get used to all that quickly after marrying her high school sweetheart, AFL star Tom Hawkins. I felt like Emma and I could have talked forever, so strap yourselves in because we cover a lot and we laugh a lot too! You'll hear all about her love story with the 'Tomahawk', through to her motherhood journey, and the isolation she felt during covid when Tom was whisked away to a quarantine training hub for two months. Plus- the hilarious reason why Emma refuses to ever own sheep again! This is her story.The National Centre for Farmer Health’s Campfire podcast covers a wide range of topics relevant to rural families, and rural women – including succession planning, mentally preparing for fire season, biosecurity, climate anxiety, and flood recovery. To listen, search National Centre for Farmer Health on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

This week, we're throwing back to one of our most downloaded episodes, episode 100.  In 2018 Kate Everett's beautiful daughter Amy, affectionately known as Dolly, made headlines for all the wrong reasons. After being relentlessly bullied at boarding school and online, Dolly took her own life. She was just 14 years old. There aren't many people in Australia who didn't hear or read about Dolly's death. But what about her mum? What about the woman who loved her, raised her and mourned her? In this 1 hour special episode, Dolly's Mum Kate shares her story. You'll hear about her station life in the Northern Territory, her journey into motherhood raising her two girls, and the inconceivable grief of losing Dolly to suicide. This is her story.To support Dolly's Dream or for more information on support services for adults and children, please go to dollysdream.org.auIf you or anyone needs help you can also call Lifeline on13 11 14. They offer 24/7 crisis support.https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia