Beers With A Miner

Rick J Petersen from Men Of Change Australia talks about the importance of mentoring our boys, relationships, and why we need a spine-tingling reason to get home safely! Convo about Rick's mining connections and his passion to connect Father figures with sons and creating Men of Change Australia. How can this also help women and crew culture? How can we stay connected whilst working in our mining...

Jody Sainsbury is a coal train driver and author of High Heels to High Vis. Jo shares how she got into her job, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how train systems work, and provides a push for a positive change in our lives. Why did this interview take 2 days to complete? Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast! Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers71 https://kickasswomen.com.au/ https://www.face...

Mad Mumzie's sister chats about how things have changed for our mining industry. Secure your own oxygen mask first, working from home, physical distancing and re-framing Corona. Be sure to stay to the end where the convo turns to drinking too much when working from home, exercise or lack of it, roster changes, time for re-invention, bin and Anzac day challenges and getting out in the community and...

You may have had Woody come to your site and talk to your crew, or perhaps have seen his videos on you tube as he talks about safety and our choices? "The impact of hearing James Wood speak is something that will stay with you for a long time." James Wood is an internationally recognised award-winning Safety Speaker. Listen in as we uncover his mining story and how he ended up in a wheelchair beca...

Brett shares how he felt being so young working with men in an underground mine. What challenges did he face, the effects that FIFO, absence and isolation can have on workers and their families plus much more. Why did he leave? Show Notes Page: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers68 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ Onl...

News of a newbie quitting because of sexual harassment on crew caused Mad Mumzie to go on a rant. In the lead up to International Women's Day this made MM take a stand and speak out! More needs to be done. Swapping Peeps around isn't enough. What happens to the women of his new crew? Listen in as a heartfelt audio blog unfolds, also touching on Domestic Violence and how shocked Oz has been. What c...

Dodgy course providers, how to find one you can trust and what does a dump truck operator and new starter package involve? ACTA GROUP's Sean Allman shares his mining life and why he started a training company. This will be an ongoing connection as Mad Mumzie finally found a reputable, trustworthy course provider to recommend. Does Sean wear his hi-vis shirts on break on the Gold Coast like many mi...

Trish currently works for Adani Australia at the Carmichael Coal Mine as one of the Site Administrators. Prior to that she was at Rugby Run, another Adani project but this was building a solar farm out near Moranbah in Central Qld. Listen in as we discover she is made for these roles and thrives on switching from task to task and urgent needs from many team members. Lots of golden nuggets about ro...

What do you need for a medical? How do they test for black lung disease and how can you prevent it? Who better to talk to than Mackay's very own Dr. John Mcintosh. MM sits down in the Doctor's office, microphones in hand. Co owner of GP super clinics and founder of  the TUF Minds app along with his wife Dr. Elizabeth Mcintosh. What is involved in a coal board medical? What must you bring with you...

He chats to Mad Mumzie all about his mining adventures, his book Coal Faces and his collection of old mining equipment. Abc Radio Sydney Katherine from Background Briefing Podcast also came along to chat about safety in mining in Qld. Be sure to stay til the end to hear some funny parts on that! This is a look back at how mining used to be in the old days, right through to now. Check out the show...

Why did they ask Mad Mumzie? What does Mackay's Mayor think about it? Strange going to Mackay Council Headquarters with a camera crew and saying "I'm here to see the Mayor." A random Facebook message changed everything, was it legit? Research and a chat with a TV Director in Denmark was the beginning of an epic 2 day adventure… The programme is similar to our ABC's Foreign Correspondent. I was to...

Why has Monika been passionate about helping us to do the best we can with our money since she was 8 years old? Growing up in South Africa puts a whole new perspective on it, and what happened to her Dad and then her family really tore at my heart strings. So much respect for this strong, wonderful lady and I can see a nice friendship brewing. We cover the importance of a will, the difference betw...

Mel from Prospect Recruitment shares her honest account of what she is looking for when hiring, and the processes. Resumes, interviews, engagement days and assessment centres, your social media profile, NSW v Qld. Listen in as we dissect a resume from a cleaner who is applying for newbie roles in the mining industry. What do recruiters who have thousands of resumes to assess watch out for? This is...

It is also all about family help, partners, countdown timer, friends, messaging within the app and searching for others nearby on break or in a new camp. A convo about working in our industry, technology, challenges working away and much more. What has Andrew done in our industry to know how important these issues are? Why you do not have to be a FIFO worker to use this app. What happens at the st...

HHM's partner was trying to sleep for night shift when the quake struck. What did he feel? Does it affect the operation of mine sites? MM honestly didn't know. A chat helped, and some first hand knowledge from author and underground deputy Buck helped answer that question."The first quake struck at 1:39pm Sunday, between Broome and Port Hedland. Aftershocks will continue. Although rare, there is t...

Mad Mumzie shares with you her rediscovered writings about when she first started driving a truck in the mines. Reflecting back from the future. Helpful to those looking to work in the mines and also to learn more about Mad Mumzie, and how she got her start in the mines. How long ago? What was she doing before that? How did she hack it? What was the hardest part? Show Notes Page: https://www.madmu...

Passionate speakers share their thoughts on The "Stop Adani convoy" with Bob Browne leading the charge all the way from Hobart! Coming into our region to voice their opinion on the Carmichael coal mine, and the locals aren't happy. Why was it on? Why were we there? 80% of the crowd put up their hands when asked if it was their first rally too? It was time to stand up for our region. The convoy dro...

We lost yet another beloved miner recently which spurred me to share these thoughts with you. Firstly, I want to send love and angels to family, friends and work mates of all those involved. News travels fast when a serious incident occurs at one of our mine sites. Someone close to me was immediately affected so I knew quickly. Wanting to learn more I went to social media. Local groups had not yet...

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 stra...

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...

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 jo...

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 under...

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 thro...

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 M...

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...