Beers With A Miner

Will delves deep into his prospecting days. Metal detecting, dredging and of course a few stories about the wildlife encountered in the Qld outback searching for the golden nuggets every prospector is searching for. Tips and tricks passed down from his Uncle are shared, just for you. Part 2 of our chat with digger driver Will is a good laugh and his inquisitive mind provokes a convo about the strange pot on MM’s veranda when he ducked out for a smoke. Show notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers53 Will’s pictures You tube video link https://youtu.be/c3XLgobijw8 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ Thanks to Bantacs Accounting Group Sponsor for this episode https://madmumzie.com/money for more details

Inspired by a group of Women Podcasters speaking about how guns affect their communities #womenpodcastersinsolidarity It was close to remembrance day in Oz and this subject hit home. It is a short episode and just may get you thinking about your views on guns and how they may be affecting those around you in the community? How did it roll back to relating to mining? Listen in to this bonus episode to see. Thanks to #shepodcasts for the inspiration. Love you-mean it...both of you! Show notes page to see the pics of the tree and the view :-) https://madmumzie.com/beersbonusguns Thanks to Bantacs Accounting Group, Sponsor for this episode https://madmumzie.com/money  for more details. Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/    

Will started on diggers when he was 16 up in Weipa, Qld. Stories of his mining journey and tips for newbies are gold. He’s a real character and I am sure you will enjoy this insight into the mining lifestyle as much as MM did. What ah-ha moment did Mad Mumzie have about a dream the night before? Freaky!  Show Notes Page (with time stamps): https://www.madmumzie.com/beers52 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ Thanks to Bantacs Accounting Group Sponsor for this episode https://madmumzie.com/money for more details

Mad Mumzie enjoys a chat with a fellow mining podcaster! Listen in as they talk about Safety Weirdo’s, real mining, and Peter’s passion about employees being people not just numbers. Peter Finn heads up FACE Contracting and is the voice behind the Full Production Podcast. What are his thoughts on how to get into the industry? Women in mining and what happened to his steel caps when he worked underground? Show notes here: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers51 http://facecontracting.com.au/ http://facecontracting.com.au/peter-finn/ https://madmumzie.com/money Are you or a mate looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to: https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/    

After I (MM) nearly stopped Podcasting a few times, getting to half a century is amazing! What to do for such a special occasion? On RuOk day I decided to pull a few snippets from past guests about how they deal with life when it gets a little tough. What is their happy place? Going back and listening to my awesome guests and their golden nuggets, especially about how they have been supported through their mining journey, has been a real treat for me. My guests, and you, my listener have me even more inspired to get Mad Mumzie's message out there. To step out of my comfort zones, stay connected and continue to create new ways to help people like you learn more about living this mining lifestyle. Here's to the next 50 Years..um episodes!  https://www.madmumzie.com/beers50 http://www.bantacs.com.au/booklets/Miners_Booklet.pdf Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/  

FIFO life. How do people do it every time they go to work? Mad Mumzie is a DIDO gal, drive in, drive out. After a few flights to visit her sister Drewie aka Hard Hat Mentor in WA, words needed to be shared! Starting off with an audio blog, followed by a convo with 2 sisters living the mining lifestyle who haven't seen each other for 2 years. It is an eye opener, different outlooks!  The Hard Hat Mentor's journey has evolved since her first 2 episodes, and new things are unfolding, hence my visit to WA. You will hear "forkin, and bull shirt.." that is from the show "The Good Place" on netflix which we watched over there and embraced totally! Google it https://hardhatmentor.teachable.com https://mining.teachable.com/ https://madmumzie.com/beers http://www.bantacs.com.au/booklets/Miners_Booklet.pdf https://www.patreon.com/beerswithaminer "Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/

Celebrating 2 women, from all walks of life and from anywhere in the world, every single day for a year. Her widely acclaimed efforts saw her celebrate approximately 750 women, from more than 37 countries and led to her creating a social media movement…..and now a new upcoming book called  Women Kind. After being one of those 750 women involved in the #celebrating women campaign, it was lovely to catch up with Dr. Ferguson, and MM was excited to also get a scoop just for you! Working in the mining and resources industry internationally means the good Dr has some great tips for us working in the industry. Links from this episode: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers48 https://www.kirstinferguson.com/home/celebratingwomen/ https://www.booktopia.com.au/women-kind-kirstin-ferguson/ https://mining.teachable.com/ https://www.madmumzie.com/money/ http://www.bantacs.com.au/booklets/Miners_Booklet.pdf Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/

MM was keen to chat with Dani Tamati from THE Resources Hub  about her views on autonomous machines, driver-less trucks. How will this new mining system affect the workforce in the future? (44 mins) Dani’s knowledge of the mining and resources industry workforce and careers is hands on, up to date and so very helpful for all of us. As a Recruitment Professional, Principal of THE resources Hub, is an award-winning, high profile Recruitment, Career Development, Human Resources and OHS professional, and key note speaker. She has been involved in the mining industry for the past 24 years as a FIFO worker, FIFO wife, Mum and service provider. How can she help your career to move forward, or perhaps someone you know? Show notes can be found here: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers47 Dani's THE Resources Hub Website: https://therh.com.au/ More from our sponsor: https://www.madmumzie.com/money/  Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/  

Anti bullying week sparked some old memories. What can we do if being bullied? Are you a bully or always stirring people up? It can affect them in a bad way, and you wouldn’t even know perhaps. There is a lot of help out there for us miners and their families. MM loves seeing new organisations coming to site to share their stories and ideas to help us get through living this mining lifestyle. This podcast was a In the Australian Podcast Awards 2018 in Careers and Industry Category. MM chats about the event and thanks her peeps. https://www.madmumzie.com/beers46 https://mining.teachable.com/ https://australianpodcastawards.com/latest-news/finalists-announced https://timreid.com.au/ https://www.lifecycleurns.com/ https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/NationalDay https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelp http://matesinconstruction.org.au/mining/ http://www.bantacs.com.au/booklets/Miners_Booklet.pdf

Mad Mumzie chats with you about how bloody hot it has been and the effects on mine workers in the heat. This episode was inspired by social media. MM noticed a few people getting stuck right into an article about a person who got heat stroke, “harden up!” What does your site do to help manage extreme heat? As workers we need to make sure they are listening to us and help us hack it out here, summer after summer, fixing and operating their machines, blowing up the dirt and getting the production they so keenly desire, safely. Show notes page: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers45 https://mining.teachable.com/ http://shiftminer.com https://www.madmumzie.com/beers33 https://australianpodcastawards.com/ Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to: https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/  

Pineapples, shiny nuts, koalas, seat covers, or “your flux capacitor is hanging down, call the workshop.”  Listen in as Mad Bazz & Mad Mumzie cover the deep dark insides of our mining culture, language and crew interactions. Know what to expect if you’re a newbie/trainee or have a laugh if you’re an old hand at this game. The first 30 minutes are a few “official” mining terms out of the book, then the fun begins. Be warned, this episode may offend some people and is explicit in nature! It’s fun, light and goes long, but there is gold dripping off the donga ceiling over a few beers, after a long hot dusty day in the pit. If you have any more to add to the list be sure to hit MM up and let her know. Show notes here : https://www.madmumzie.com/beers44 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/  

How is Renee Coman helping fifo/bibo/dido families stay connected when away for work? A start up entrepreneur, podcaster and fifo wife she shares her why, passion and drive to use new technologies like Virtual Reality during the process of on boarding to new sites. What is the camp like? Where is the mess? Do they have internet, and what provider should you be with? Distance Assistance has a growing list of experts to help with retention of workers, mental health support, gamifying your time away and sooo much more. This is a long episode but it is also fun as Renee and Mad Mumzie go deep into cyber space to talk about the future and ways to Thrive and Survive working away. https://www.madmumzie.com/beers43 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/  

This is the final episode for 2017. I put a call out on social media to ask me anything they want me to answer on the podcast. Undergrounder…Harry:  "How big are the trucks you drive?" -How do you tell a person that? MM stepped it out at the mess with a dinner plate in hand! Johnno through Facebook: “What trucks and gear do you drive?” MM was surprised at how many she has operated over the years. Driller Rick MM’s No 1 twitter fan had a question of course, as did her daughter’s mother in law and more. Learn about Mad Mumzie, living a mining life driving the trucks, and a sporting fan's thoughts from down under.  To finish the year, listen in as MM reflects on how important it is to get away with good mates as she walks on a beach, under the supermoon after a couple of beers of break.  Show notes page: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers42 "Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/

After having to do a “tuck and roll” drop off at the airport, Steve and Jo Emery's 3 kids were devastated. They didn’t get to say a proper goodbye-not even a trip to Maccas helped! That night Jo sat in bed with a glass of wine and wrote the "My Dad Is A FIFO Dad" book. Her daughter cried when she read it the next day. "That’s about me and Dad." But where does Dad go when he gets on the plane? This popular, well illustrated book and optional activity cards help many families across Australia and the world who experience separation because of FIFO/DIDO work. The aim of the story is to encourage an "I'm OK when Dad's away" mindset in children. Listen in to find out if author Jo Emery and the kids ever took her husband Steve back to the airport! How do they cope with him being away for 3 weeks at a time, and how can we help any kids understand that the “away” parent still loves them, and will be coming home again soon. Show notes page: madmumzie.com/beers41 My Dad is A FIFO Dad website  "Are you looking for a job

Listening choices on mine sites. We spend a long time at work, personally I do 13 hour shifts on a 7/7 roster. The crew have been complaining about the radio station lately, and it got me thinking.... What's it like at your site? Do you get lots of radio stations, none, or 1 like us? Can you listen to usbs, your phone running on the aux plug, or nothing except the two way? Radio stations catering to mining towns need to acknowledge that not all of us are 9-5 like they make out and MM has a wee rant about this. Are you looking for a job in the mines? stay to the end, Mad Mumzie has been busy and this is the first time to share with you. If you are enjoying the podcast please share with your mates, subscribe and a review would be awesome! Thanks in advance :-) Quick shout out to number one twitter fan and a new listener who reached out to say hi. Shownotes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers40

Brendan Waddington is the author of “The Wellness Bible: A No Bullshit guide to health and wellness.” He’s also a Naturopath, Clinical Masseur, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Instructor. If you're skeptical, don't worry. So is Brendan, but he's ready to blast through the bullshit, find the truth, and help you live a healthy life right now, miner style! Listen in to the end when MM discovers his latest role as an operator! Show notes and links can be found here: http://www.madmumzie.com/beers38

“A conversation could change a life.” More than just a hashtag for RuOK?Day.  Australians all over the country, not just those living a mining lifestyle, are being encouraged to take notice of people around you. Have a conversation, and see if they “R OK? In this audio blog Mad Mumzie talks with you about Ruok? Day 2017, pod farts and what is your exit strategy? Have you even thought about what you really would like to be doing, right now and getting paid for it. Show notes here: http://www.madmumzie.com/bonusruok "Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to www.madmumzie.com/noexperience

Would you touch other’s socks and jocks and fold clothes or chuck em on the floor so you can get yours done before bed? Hard Hat Mentor is back and Karen from ep 1 & 2 who is now a laundry fairy being nominated for awards. Huh?? Listen in to hear what goes down in the laundry and what NOT to do! Maybe you’re lucky enough to get your clothes washed but how much goes missing? Mad Mumzie has a fun chat with 2 awesome ladies who have had their fair share of adventures over a washing machine! Check out the show notes here: http://www.madmumzie.com/beers37

It’s cold and flu season and Mad Mumzie is crook. What to do? Being a contractor means no work no pay. When do you decide bugger the money I need to stay home? Recorded in the donga after being frustrated because there were no lozenges in our mining town! A short Audio blog/Mad Mumzie Musing looking into sickies and how it affects the crew too. http://www.madmumzie.com/beers36

Cover Card stores all your tickets, licenses and resume in one place..and it’s free. Upload your info securely and easily share via email, Facebook, LinkedIn, sms. Co-founder Matt Tomlins loves cricket, AFL and once worked overseas in a mine, arriving in a huge ex Russian helicopter where there was a team that had to clear landmines before digging for the gold and copper. What are his tips for people trying to get into the mining industry? He turns the question back on Mad Mumzie and between the two of them heaps of ideas to find jobs, ways to apply and what to watch out for. Recorded in a cool co-working space in Brisbane Qld. Very inspiring catch up for Mad Mumzie! Show notes can be found at http://www.madmumzie.com/beers34