Beers With A Miner

How did this young lady go from saving turtles and dog sledding through Russia to getting filthy dirty, working with blokes in a Qld coal mine? 3rd year electrical apprentice chats with Mad Mumzie. Saraya D'Arth was also a finalist in the 2017 Women in Mining & Resources Qld Awards. Listen in as they have an in depth look at how she handles the constant darkness, getting filthy dirty and working with all those blokes.  She also answers the most common questions she is asked like “Don’t you get scared? Where do you go to the toilet? Do you have to shower with the blokes? And why do you always wear your sunglasses even on cloudy days?” The show notes and lots of pictures including Saraya with her cake the crew gave her for being a #wimarq finalist! See just how black this beautiful young lady gets, and learn why she loves her job! http://www.Madmumzie.com/beers33 #survivemining #fifo #underground "Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to www.madmumzie.com/noexperience 

Recorded over 10 days before, during and after Cyclone Debbie in Tropical Nth Queensland. How has this affected those working in the mines? Mad Mumzie shares thoughts, feelings, sounds and insights for you. Where will the cyclone hit? Will it be a cat 4 or 5? What was it like with no power for 8 days? Will she get to Sydney?  In this one year anniversary episode she went from figuring out what to wear on the Red Carpet at the first ever Australian Podcast Awards in Sydney to, will my house get blown away or a gum tree land on it? See pics and share your #tcDebbie stories on the show notes page:  http://www.madmumzie.com/beers1year

How and why do they do it? 2 miners share their stories and the differences they have found now they are working in an open cut pit. Is that real mining or landscape gardening? Listen in as Mad Mumzie uncovers what it's really like down there and what it takes, the tough times and the fun and the bond that comes from a crew working together in trying conditions. Show notes: http://www.madmumzie.com/beers32

Before you switch for that extra $1 per hour or choose a plane ride over driving, Mad Mumzie is asking you to have a think about a few of the “other” important parts of your “J.O.B” (for some this means Just Off Broke!) Please look at the whole picture, your picture. Most of us spend half our lives at work and it’s not all about the bloody money! I know many are changing because of the money but also rosters, travel distance and type, holidays and sickies, or for the lucky ones a “shirt,” but that is less common right now.What about the people? Are you on a good crew now? This audio blog covers some more issues to get you thinking before you or your mates change jobs. http://www.madmumzie.com/beers31

Dan started in the mines as a 20 year old. He missed partying with his mates, and then later missed his kids. He hates driving trucks and MM helps us to understand why, and Dan realises trucks are OK sometimes. How did mining affect his relationship? His roster was a tough one 5/2. Not long enough at home. A practical joker who stirs up the crew at times, but nice to see a different side and hear his story. Mad Mumzie learnt some new things about Dan and even talked him into having one beer with her!

How often do you stop, relax and look at your lifestyle? Mad Mumzie share's her thoughts from a beach side resort in Central Queensland, with beer in hand. What news does she have to share with you, that will also get you taking a look at your world with perhaps a new perspective?

Do you stay in a “Donga” at camp? They can be cold, sterile and un-inviting. This doesn’t help our moods and mindsets, and may contribute to mental health and fatigue issues. Here are 4 tips to help “de-generic” your donga and make it feel more homely…Yes even you blokes can do some of these! A short audio blog with Mad Mumzie's muzings on why bother and how to do it.

Rayls is a woman pioneer in the mining game. Competing to see how many loads you get over in "your" tip head at the dump. 360 degree spin-outs on wet ramps, getting 3 loads to get it right or f..k off to another pit! Becoming a trainer, and finally learning how to hold up her hole... for the blast crew as a driller. Good times, fast paced and lots of laughs reminiscing with an old mining mate over a few beers on her farm in Tropical Nth Queensland.

This audio blog episode shares some of the struggles I have heard from people of various ages and genders who have not cut it. What went wrong for them? We all were green once. Some got it straight away, and others, like me had to work damn hard to figure it out. How can we all help out new peeps on our crew? Plus we have an update from Karen who was with us in part 2 and 3. You may be surprised to know after all of that she only lasted 3 months! What is she up to now?

Hard Hat Mentor “Drewie” is back! As sisters we chat about her Women In Boots series, Mates in Construction and the new Mates in Mining, what she is doing to help Rock The Downturn in a new way for people who are "in-between jobs" and exciting news on an overseas gig with GYST Consulting. What language does she have to learn in just 1 month? Be sure to stay tuned to hear what her last interpreter said to the room when she told a joke!

Passionate accountant, founder of Bantacs Accounting Group, author, social media guru, dog lover and digital nomad, Julia Hartman shares ways that miners can make the most of their hard earned cash. As the first sponsor for Beers With A Miner Podcast the law is laid down for us all in a fun and relaxed conversation over a ginger beer, looking out over the ocean on a lovely Central Qld afternoon. Don’t worry Mad Mumzie had a real beer!

Part 2 with author Kirsty O’Callaghan. 50 shades of away-relationships and parenting, special needs kids, expected and unexpected events and life after FIFO. Many tips and stories to help us in life, not just when Separated By Work. Part 1 was episode 16 if you have not listened to that yet.

CW is an operator who has worked in Aust and overseas. She's a cool chick and we had a lot of fun as we talk about Mad Mumzie being one of her first instructors to drive a dump truck.This was also the first interview Mad Mumzie ever did with a fellow coal mine worker for a book many years ago. We decided to release this episode because as you will hear many valuable lessons and stories unfold, and the ch ch check the mic chinangans!

Lots of laughs and stories from Mad Bazz, a trainer/assessor/operator who shares many tips on thriving and surviving a mining lifestyle, in gold and coal mines for over 30 years. He is also married to Mad Mumzie’s Mum. This is a very informative, funny and moving episode shooting the breeze over a few beers. He also taught Mad Mumzie how to drive a dump truck! What does he say when left alone with the mic? Oh dear!

The news of a coal miner being killed in a local mine in Central Qld prompted this shorter episode from Mad Mumzie. The guy that died was also a local in her town. Now more than ever we need to watch out for each other, and ask “RuOK?” Also it really hits home how life and death mining can be. Stay safe at work and watch out for each other.

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? Brendan Maher is the CEO of this fantastic organisation. How did he come to be involved? What is the Big Yellow bus and of course what is his favourite beverage? Mad Mumzie and Brendan have a chat over a couple of beers a few weeks prior to the 2016 RuOk? Grandfinal....RuOk? ..the day.

Lyn Olsen is a renowned artist, she was also a true pioneer for women working in male dominated industries. What was it like being one of a handful of women on a crew of 150 men 30 years ago, and how can this help us all today? She is also Mad Mumzie's Mum! Listen in as they both uncover the journey, lessons and fun of living the mining lifestyle many years ago, over a glass of red wine.

“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 speaker, meditation teacher, trainer and assessor and full of passion as you will hear in this episode. These golden nuggets can be used by any family, not just those living a mining lifestyle. Great tips for women working in male dominated industries too!

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 in the world. Lisa has been Named in the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” She is also a mentor and inspiration for me, Mad Mumzie. I first came across Lisa a few years ago when I was looking into writing a book about getting a job in the mines. Lisa’s book and web site Dump Truck Discovery showed up in my searches over and over again.

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 mining. My offsider takes a spin in a mining truck simulator and it catches fire! Also a great chat with 2 future guests from Mining Family Matters and the Mining & Energy Challenge. Learn their answers to questions the media and politicians wouldn’t have asked, only Mad Mumzie!