Beers With A Miner

“The essential handbook that helps every family to survive and thrive when separated by work.” Kirsty is also a, FIFO wife, Mum, business owner, executive consultant, life coach, blogger, public spea…

Lisa Mirtsopolous from Dump Truck Discovery chats about her journey into mining, and why an earthquake has now changed everything! Listen in as we talk about training, driving the biggest dump trucks…

Qld Mining Expo Mackay. Mad Mumzie chats with the Expo Director, Holden’s Mining & Resources Manager about their million dollar 4WD concept car followed by Michelle from Redfox Mackay on drones in mi…

Media spokesperson for FIFO inquiry. Regular on the TV, radio and newspapers. I feel honoured to have Nicole on the podcast. We dig deep into subjects like did you feel pressure to get things done wi…

Mad Mumzie chats to Life coach and coal miner Jodie Davis. Jodie has done the Tony Robbins fire-walk and training and much more. Listen in as a couple of coal miners have a chat over a few beers in M…

Working for over 20 years living the mining lifestyle as a dozer driver, dump truck operator, grader and loader operator, this dude shares with Mad Mumzie his insights into changes in the industry, t…

What is your bucket list of fun? Create it, keep it, practice it, share it. Why? When life throws us challenges we all need to know how we can turn our thoughts and feelings around....what works for …

3 years ago today my family lost a treasure. Big T was my daughter's partner. He was a fun loving, Aussie bloke who we all thought was going to be part of our family forever. Today I honour the short…

I am a miner, but am I a Real Miner? My partner is a "Real Miner." Just ask him, he will tell you! I thought we were all real miners, what is the difference? You work in a mine, you’re a real miner, …

"Drewie" shares stories from her 20 plus years working in the mining, construction and oil and gas industries. Listen in as we chat about her journey working in these industries, and why she has chos…

Binge drinking, too often, especially around our loved ones, can make us a pain  to be with at times, and oh yeah of course it’s not good for you.  Please cut us hardworking miners some slack. A few …

How do you get a job in the mines? Where do you start? What do you need? Is there a number to ring? In this episode Mad Mumzie outlines 5 steps  to start now toward your job as a dump truck operator.…

Mad Mumzie talks about an emotional day at work. Need a cup of cement and harden up? Toughen up princess!! Why are some people angry and cranky? Why are others emotional, sad, depressed? It can be to…

Being a dump truck operator in the mining industry living a FIFO lifestyle does not have to be boring. Mad Mumzie discusses her blog post further about things you can do whilst working long hours awa…

What was it like the first time she sat in a huge dump truck? How is night shift? Camp life? Two way radios? Mining lingo and of course...driving the trucks! In this episode we chat again now that Ka…

Karen reached out for some help to get a job in the mines as a dump truck operator. In this episode we sit down for a chat about why she so desperately wants to work in the mining industry, steps tak…

In this episode you will meet Mad Mumzie, your host, as she discusses the plan for her new podcast about living a mining lifestlye. FIFO is not just about getting on a plane, plenty of us bus and dri…