Suddenly Senior – For anyone who’s getting old…. or planning to. Angela Catterns and Ian Rogerson have been buddies since the 80s after working together at radio station Double J. Now they’re considered ‘veterans of the industry’ and they’re not sure they like it. Join them and their friends in a no-holds-barred exploration of ageing as they navigate their way through all the glories and indignities of getting old.
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Australia is a large, remote, and unforgiving land where accidents happen. In this podcast, we talk to real patients and their families about mateship, life in the bush, and the role that the Royal Flying Doctor Service plays in servicing rural communities.
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There’s not much else you can do but have a laugh with Amy Gerard. She’ll be the best friend you never knew you needed. Make you feel part of her clique and tackle taboo subjects head on with the same bullshit free filter that we’ve come to love from her on instagram. The wine loving Mum of 3 talks about juggling it all, from spirited children, to sex, friendships, marriage and with a witty sense of humour you will be left smiling (if not laughing hysterically) ear to ear. Follow the show on ...
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Each week host Jim Minns engages in fireside chats with some of Australia’s (and the world’s) best writers, artists, thinkers and decision-makers.
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Episode released weekly or subscribe now to binge all episodes of Inside The Tribe: Apple: Subscribe For Early Access Spotify: Subscribe For Early Access It’s 1996, and a young couple, Mark and Rose, have just returned to Sydney from living overseas. They are in love, with two beautiful kids, but they are at a loose end. One day at a local fair, they come across a Christian sect called the 12 Tribes. The group, who live in seclusion, offer a utopia of love, peace and communal living, beholde ...
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#101 Following in Squid’s sand tracks #oceans to outback
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Very few fourteen-year-olds could claim to be successfully managing their own business...but Clay 'Squid' Bertram is no ordinary teenager. As well as being the entrepreneurial brains behind a unique range of custom-made sand boards, Squid has also spent the last few years clocking up some impressive, double figure fundraising totals for the RFDS Oc…
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As the school holidays draw to a close, join Amy for an unfiltered episode straight from her bedroom. She shares updates on the ongoing renovations, a recent health scare, and a heartfelt reminder to stay vigilant. Tune in for an honest reflection on the challenges life throws our way. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check…
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Rachel Ward - It's all about regeneration
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After turning sixty many of us start thinking about how to wind down a little in life and rid ourselves of some of the stresses of full-time work. But actor and director Rachel Ward decided her sixties was the perfect time to launch a new career. She pivoted to farming and is now immersed in the world of regeneration. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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#100 Buckle up! The Flying Doctor Podcast 100th episode takes off!
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From flipping a ute on a remote outback road, to experiencing the excruciating pain of an Irukandji jelly fish sting, our milestone 100th episode takes you on a compelling journey through the many inspiring, authentic Australian stories that the Flying Doctor Podcast has shared so far. Visiting some of the most remote and beautiful locations across…
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Maggie Beer - We need to create aged care “homes", not centres or facilities
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Maggie Beer is a bloody champion! For years she’s been encouraging and teaching Australians how to source and prepare tasty, and healthy, fresh food. Now she’s on a mission – a Big Mission - to improve the food in aged care homes. Thanks Maggie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Angela Catterns & Ian Rogerson
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Son Won't Ask For Help
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In this week's episode Mum of three Amy Gerard and parent educator Gen Muir discuss separation anxiety when one parent is away a lot and how to what to do. when you child wont ask for help . Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and continue the conversation in the Facebook group HERE. Email your voicemail parenting qu…
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#99 Leanne was struggling to breathe before she lost consciousness
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When we're stressed or anxious, the best advice is usually just to 'just relax and take some deep breaths'. But what if you suddenly simply couldn't breath? If every breath felt like you were running out of air? WA's Leanne Schofield recently experienced such a debilitating and prolonged asthma attack, that she truly thought she was going to die. *…
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What happens during Peri-Menopause with Producer Mandy
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This week Amy says goodbye to me - producer Mandy - after two and a half years working on this podcast together. I've always hugely admired how Amy delivers a podcast week in and week out, no matter what is happening in her life: sick kids, renovations, book writing, working - she never missed - even if it meant recording from her car, the bed or a…
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#98 Murray began bleeding out internally, after he hit the handlebars of his motorcross bike
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In the adrenalin pumping sport of Motorcross, there's an obstacle section known as a 'whoops' - which is basically a series of continuous bumps that racers can ride over, as fast as they like. This is the story of the day that Murray Collins hit a 'whoops' bump, that truly lived up to its name! **** Thanks so much for listening to the Flying Doctor…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ HELP! My 5 Year Old Was Called FAT.
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This week author, parent educator and Mum of four boys - Gen Muir - and author, radio host and Mum of three - Amy Gerard - team up to talk about the difficult and sensitive issue of body image in our kids. They answer your questions and share the mess and beauty of parenthood in this must-listen episode. Gen's Connected Parenting Smoother Siblings …
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#97 Kelly was heavily pregnant when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour
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Kelly Foran was eagerly expecting the arrival of her first child when she started experiencing issues with her balance and co-ordination. While Doctor's initially believed she was succumbing to pre-eclampsia, her eventual diagnosis was even more confronting. Just weeks before she was due to give birth, Kelly was told she had a brain tumour the size…
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Amy Talks to Modern Birth Doula Alice Worthy
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Amy has always wanted to be a birth support person, so she has a million questions for birth doula Alice Worthy. In this episode they chat about myths surrounding doula's and what their role is in the lead up to birth, the birth itself and postpartum care. Alice shares the importance for women to feel supported during birth and gives tips for under…
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#96 Emma's toddler went under both wheels of the 4WD...and survived!
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The Galloway family were enjoying an idyllic summer holiday together, when their Esperance caravanning paradise was suddenly shattered. The forever smiling and always energetic toddler, Parker, was pushing his scooter around a small bend on the caravan park road, when he disappeared from sight. What happened next, is every parent’s worst nightmare.…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ HELP! My Kid Isn't Getting An Award
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This week the amazing parent educator, sharer of knowledge and all round nice human, Gen Muir is flying solo. Her regular co-host - Mum of three Amy Gerard - is unwell and the show must go on! In this episode Gen gives some solid advice about how you can help your child deal with getting things wrong and what to do if they just NEVER get that sport…
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#95 When the nurse becomes the patient. Ann's battle with Stage 4 breast cancer.
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RFDS Flight nurse, Ann Rahn and her husband Wayne are passionate advocates for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Ann wants women of ALL ages to understand that there are many different types and stages of breast cancer, that can impact women in any stage of their life. In the midst of Covid and working as a nurse in Darwin, Ann re…
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Amy Gets Some Advice About Her Night Time Intrusive Thoughts
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This week Amy calls on the expertise of Cass Dunn, a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist, to discuss why she's having so many scary and intrusive thoughts right before bedtime. They chat about the way our brains go into the 'default mode network' when we're resting and what to do when you just need to fall asleep. Contact Cass, find her books and le…
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#94 Judy found her grandson lying 'flat and unresponsive' in the hallway
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It's any grandparent's worst nightmare. To find your grandchild lying unconscious and unresponsive whilst in your care. But for Registered Nurse, Judy Treloar, the added logistics of trying to get her young grandson to a hospital, from the family's remote Qld property, also involved an unexpected helicopter ride across flood waters. Judy quickly re…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How Do My Partner & I Get on the Same Page with Discipline?
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In this week's episode of Beyond The Chaos, Mum of three Amy and parent educator, Gen put their heads together to answer your questions and share their fails and wins as parents. This week, they answer a curly question that many parents struggle with - How do my partner and I get on the same page when disciplining the kids? Ask your parenting quest…
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#93 Devoted mum and courageous cancer survivor, Julia, has put her heart inside a pocket
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Despite plenty of setbacks and heartbreak along the way, Julia Peterson always knew she wanted to be a mum. So, when her son Taylor decided to arrive into the world 'sooner than planned', Julia and her husband Ryan faced the challenge of a premature baby with the same incredible strength and courage they are still drawing on today. Because since Ta…
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Late Night Anxiety and a Welfare Check on the Parents
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This week our Wonder-Mum of three checks in on her parents who have dropped around to see the renovations on their old house. Amy also gets vulnerable and shares how her desire to keep her kids safe is keeping her up at night. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other …
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#92 Young mum Paige was losing weight, eternally thirsty and feeling strange
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Paige is a young mum, living on a remote station in the centre of Queensland. With two young sons, her hubby, a governess to help care for the kids and a few other couples also working on the property, Paige is a long way from her family network, and a long way from town and city services. When Paige started to have an unquenchable thirst she did n…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Mother's Day Survival Tool Kit and What to Do if Your Child is Stealing
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In this week's episode Mum of three Amy Gerard and parent educator Gen Muir debrief on the realities of Mother's Day and how to survive it in the future. They discuss your Mother's Day feedback on socials and what you REALLY wanted (hot tip: send this episode to your partner for next year!). Plus, they answer your question on what to do when your c…
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#91 Station boss Carol's helicopter hit the power line and hit the ground
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There are some strong and resilient women across rural and remote Australia, and Carol Godfrey is a wonderful example. Living and managing a large pastoral property in South West Queensland, Carol has seen it all. One day in 2011, when she had to move 500 cattle to a neighbours property, the cattle were released (by another person) too early and he…
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This week Amy chats to Graciemae Sinclair - Big Brother housemate from 2023. They chat about generational differences, how wonderful life can be when you live it authentically. Amy tries to sell Gracie the motherhood dream and we get insider goss as to what it was really like in the Big Brother household. Find Graciemae on Instagram HERE and TikTok…
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#90 A single dad, a sailboat, two girls and a wheel barrow
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After packing up their city home in Perth to go on a sailing adventure, single dad James Brougham and his young daughters, Halle and Isla, have spent the past two years exploring, remote schooling & fishing along the stunning WA coastline, aboard their yacht ‘Salty Jocks’. In this inspiring episode, James explains why he decided to push his two dau…
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🎉 Amy Has BIG NEWS! Your Weekends Will Never Be the Same...
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Big news for Amy that's been a long time coming. Finally she can share with you, her life-long dream that is about to come true - and how it all came together at one of the busiest times of her life. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'B…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ HELP! I Have a Morning Milk Monster
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Welcome back to everybody's favourite parenting podcast where mum of three, Amy Gerard, and parent educator, Gen Muir, tackle your questions and help you feel seen. This week they chat about how to manage your feelings when you unexpectedly find out you're pregnant earlier than you planned, as well as what to do with a 'morning milk monster'. Ask y…
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#89 Tired, toilet, thirsty, thinner - Emma's young son ticked all the boxes for Type 1 diabetes.
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When Emma Turner first discovered her seven-year-old son, Fred, had Type 1 diabetes, they were literally living in the middle of nowhere. The outback Queensland town of Blackhall even boasts a memorial to Australia's famous 'black stump'! But after Fred's symptoms suddenly became life threatening, Emma found herself sitting next to the pilot in the…
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This week Amy is running around like a chook with it's head cut off. So she's decided to give you a small life update and re-release one of her most popular episodes with her friend Lisa. It's supposed to be an episode discussing 'what you'd do differently' and 'what you'd tell your younger self', but it turns into more of a champers-fuelled confes…
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#88 Ella was 35 weeks pregnant & driving an outback truck when her waters broke!
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When transport company owners, Ella Reindler and her husband Dave, set out on ‘one last trucking trip’ from Perth to the remote Kimberley, they knew it would likely be their last road trip together as a couple, before their new baby arrived. But nobody expected that, at just 35 weeks pregnant, Ella’s waters would break in the middle of nowhere and …
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😱 Naked & Podcasting: Rhian and Amy Live From a Hotel Room
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Desperate times call for desperate measures... So this week Amy records a last minute episode, in bed, naked, tired, drinking wine, with her husband - from a hotel room. They discuss how hard it is to take kids to restaurants and reminisce about the 'Blue Dragon' and 'Lucky Panda' Chinese restaurants of days gone by. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yoursel…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ HELP! Is it Okay to Check Your Teenager's Phone?
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This week's episode is jam packed full of goodness and advice. Amy Gerard - mum of three - and Gen Muir - parent educator, share the ups and downs of parenting, throw some support your way and answer listener questions. This week they tackle the curly question on whether it's okay to check your teenagers phone, or whether it's an invasion of their …
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#87 How did Gayle lose the use of both arms in a farm-accident ?
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The story of Gayle and Mac Shann has been featured twice on ABC's Australian Story and it has even been voted as Australia's favourite story. After Gayle's life-changing accident on a remote cattle station in Queensland, they have had to adapt to a new life, despite one arm being amputated and the other being paralysed. ****************************…
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Amy and mate ('Little Girl') Lisa have been shopping. And bickering. And shopping. The whirlwind week of Amy's book launch, and associated publicity, has been paused momentarily so that Lisa can buy a "Stand Out Towel" - whatever the f*ck that is. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subs…
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#86 Barry was hanging from his seat belt in the upside down ute
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Barry was travelling with some work colleagues on his way back to Mount Isa from a remote mine site when the driver lost control of the ute, it flipped and Barry was left hanging from his seat belt. When he released his belt he fell directly on his head, instantly felt pain and saw stars. He knew it was bad. ******** Thanks so much for listening to…
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This week is the launch week of Amy's new book 'Strap Yourself In'. To add a big ol' healthy dose of 'crazy' she's moving house temporarily, starting renovations and dealing with sick kids. But as always our super Mumma is celebrating the joys of life, the curveballs it throws at her and her beautiful, busy family. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself …
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Family Farting, Car Seat Chaos & Amy's Epic Fail
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This week's episode is a doozy! Parent educator and Mum of four boys, Gen Muir - and Mum of three, Amy Gerard combine forces, again, to answer your parenting questions. Stuff like 'how do I get my kid in the car seat without the drama?', 'should you fart in front of kids?' and 'what's the best way to break bad news to your child?'. Plus Amy's epic …
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#85 How do you manage a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis in remote Australia?
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Danielle and Boyd Keenan live with their two young daughters, August (Augie), 11, and Willa, 9, in Broken Hills, NSW. It is a community they adore and the home where extended family are, but when Augie was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in October 2019, the remote city they love was a long way away from diabetes treatment. ******** Thanks so much f…
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Amy + Cate = 'Ask AMATE'! Amy is joined once again by her great friend Cate Dodd and together they answer your burning questions. Dilemmas like: I'm sick of dating and 35 - should I have a baby on my own? I have neighbours from hell, how can I live like this? My libido is gone should I still f*ck my husband? and how do I get my fiance to help with …
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#84 How did the remote SA township of Marla come to be?
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Jane Oakley-Lohm is a central figure in the story of Marla, a remote township in South Australia that sprung up from a roadhouse created in the 1980's. Jane spent 11 years in Marla and admits she has red dirt in her veins. Though she found it lonely at times, Marla was also the hub of the district and anything that went wrong ended up on Jane's doo…
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This week our fearless Mum of three gives a life update and it's BIG! Battling some 'kid sickness', an impending book launch as well as the small task of moving, Amy shares the challenges and gratitude she's feeling right now, from her bedroom. PRE ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Sub…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Dis - Harmony Day, Biting the Baby & Amy Was a Child Hair Puller
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The calvary is here! In this week's episode of Beyond The Chaos parent educator, Gen Muir, and Mum of three, Amy Gerard, answer your questions on misbehaving toddlers. They share top tips on how you can help them go better and how to stay sane in the process. Plus there was dis-harmony in Amy's household and Gen does NOT want to be in your WhatsApp…
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#83 Tom collapsed onto his steering wheel and stopped breathing
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Have we become too complacent about snakes? Tom had been parked on the side of a rural road when he stepped out to greet his wife. He felt a small sting or bite on his foot, and bent down to see a small snake disappearing under his car. He was some 30 minutes from a hospital and thought it was no big deal, as it did not hurt. ******** Thanks so muc…
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My New Book, a Love Serenade and Rocky Has Arrived!
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In this episode Amy reads an excerpt from her new book, 'Strap Yourself In' (OUT APRIL 3), to her bestie Lauren Gocher, aka Bezzle. It's a love serenade to a friendship that has lasted a lifetime, outliving boyfriends, hardships, changing families and unexpected careers. Lauren has brought along her 12 week old baby boy, Rocky, and as soon as it's …
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#82 Melissa's muscles melted and she was unable to walk, talk or move
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Melissa Domiati went to hospital to have her wisdom teeth removed and was not particularly concerned or worried, but the routine procedure went terribly wrong when she had an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic. She woke up two days later, in Perth, in ICU and unable to move. Melissa's poetry can be found here: https://mybook.to/flowersfromthefarm…
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#81 Dan Hamood was opal fossicking when he fell into a mineshaft
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An avid opal miner, Dan was fossicking alone, when he lost his footing and fell into a deep abandoned mineshaft, some 22 metres (7.5 stories) deep in the earth. No one knew where he was and it took more than 24 hours for the alarm to be called that he was missing. The search for Dan then began. ******** Thanks so much for listening to the Flying Do…
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The Hendry Sisters On That Time Oprah Bought Their Stuff
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This week is a special one. Amy chats to entrepreneur sisters Anthea and Ariana Hendry about running, not one, but two successful businesses. They recall the life changing and mind blowing moment when Oprah ordered their products, and the heartbreaking time (just weeks later) when one of them discovered breast cancer. Find the Beysis Lifestyle webs…
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The Nurse - New Podcast Episodes Publishing Now
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Through March 2024 Camille is continuing her podcast investigation called The Nurse, publishing new episodes analysing the findings from the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Reponses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings, which The Nurse podcast, in part, bought about. Search The Nurse in your podcast app, press the f…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Daycare Destruction and 'The Tooth of Warning'
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Gen Muir and Amy Gerard are back for more Mummy fails, Mummy wins and to answer your curly parenting questions. This week the pair hear from Bec who's having issues with her backchatting 6 year old - and Cath who has twin boys trashing the daycare! It's a big, beautiful mess and always a judgement free zone - welcome aboard the Chaos train! Ask you…
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