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Mums Gone Troppo

This podcast is hosted by Darwin mums and journalists Molly Upstill and Kathleen Gazzola. Welcome to our little podcast where we, as fairly new mums, are having a casual chat about life in Australia's tropical north, raising our family and the challenges and joys of motherhood. We also sit down with with some well-known and some not as widely known women who call the Territory home. We talk about all things NT, their mum journey and why they’re raising their family in the Northern Territory. This podcast is recorded on Larrakia country. Music thanks to Alan Withers.

Kate Finch on leaving a legacy, advocating for women in heavy industry, and what happens when you're told you can't have kids.

80 hours 9 mins; May 21, 2024

Louise Hardy on being a boy mum, face painting royal connections, and the power of a chickpea.

67 hours 3 mins; May 14, 2024

Lyrella Couzens on an awkward trip to Sexyland, relationship red flags, and Darwin's wall of humidity.

73 hours 8 mins; May 07, 2024

Clare Martin on the Territory's top job, being one of 10, and why she'll retire in the Territory.

82 hours 41 mins; April 30, 2024

Michelle Coleman on interviewing Melbourne's underworld, long covid, and the joy in picture books.

79 hours 17 mins; April 23, 2024

Taneille Brann on wearing stilettos, a near-death birth experience, and announcing the wrong gender.

73 hours 59 mins; April 16, 2024

Laetitia Lemke on teenage pregnancies, a breast cancer diagnosis, and red carpet realities.

87 hours 11 mins; April 09, 2024

Mary Chalmers on cut throat razors, a love of cooking, and a frozen cane toad named Joel.

72 hours 32 mins; April 02, 2024

Francesca Allen on postpartum depression, catching the travel bug, and the beauty of photography.

61 hours 21 mins; March 26, 2024

Elena Madden on the neighbour's chickens, the Korean language, and what really happened in hotel quarantine for a brand new family of four.

89 hours 10 mins; March 19, 2024

Adriana Dent on the often superficial world of fashion, women in construction, and the importance of the family unit.

75 hours 26 mins; March 12, 2024

Storm Young on haunted houses, the foster system, and why spring rolls can cure any hangover.

63 hours 29 mins; March 05, 2024

Angela Tomazos on the pressures of motherhood, being a terrible cook, and embracing the greys.

68 hours 59 mins; February 27, 2024

Nicole Manison on getting married in Vegas, being mistaken for a sex worker, and why women need to stick together in the workforce.

79 hours 37 mins; February 20, 2024

Vicki O'Halloran on the inside of Buckingham Palace, the adoption process, and why daycare drop off is never easy.

81 hours 25 mins; December 12, 2023

Jess Herraman on finding a hole in your heart, the life of flight attendants in Dubai, and the dream of a perfect Christmas tree.

79 hours 5 mins; December 05, 2023

Shari Togo on growing rugby league in Darwin, a healthy dose of 'she'll be right', and why homework won't make or break a kid.

89 hours 5 mins; November 28, 2023

Jess Smith and Amanda Jarrett on sisterly bonds, the BRCA gene, and why getting on a quad at Wagait is always the right choice.

85 hours 2 mins; November 21, 2023

Dr Sarah Mackney on the trek to Everest Base Camp, denial after seven positive pregnancy tests, and why being in the Territory makes you a better doctor.

73 hours 34 mins; November 14, 2023

Jo Hersey on the flood that changed Katherine, marrying your housemate’s cousin, and why dehydrated mango is the only way to eat it.

78 hours 23 mins; November 07, 2023

Susannah Ritchie on awkward teenagers, the first ultrasound with twins, and finding peace in grief.

72 hours 19 mins; October 31, 2023

Gella Catis on big Greek weddings, three kids under one, and the future of Darwin's favourite shoe store.

98 hours 30 mins; October 24, 2023

Kaila Handcock on the real impacts of covid lockdowns, life in a caravan, and the freedom of life in Darwin.

69 hours 51 mins; October 17, 2023

Terese Trayhern on meeting her forever cowboy, the dark side of opioids, and how she made a blended family work.

69 hours 16 mins; October 10, 2023

Anya Lorimer on battling eating disorders, being an excellent home cook, and why the Territory had her coming back.

88 hours 10 mins; October 03, 2023

Brad Morgan on watching wet season sport, the hardest years of his career, and the immediate urge to embarrass your children.

70 hours 24 mins; September 26, 2023

Francis Gill on dad guilt, opportunities for all kids, and the classic case of you can have it all, but maybe not all at once.

68 hours 9 mins; September 19, 2023

Matt Cunningham on the 10 minute commute to work, having one leg shorter than the other, and the moment he realised the Top End was home.

67 hours 49 mins; September 12, 2023

Andrew Bruyn on love and loss, the joys of being a grandpa, and an old family pub in Armidale.

85 hours 52 mins; September 05, 2023

Ruth Palmer on blended families, leaving home at 15 and meeting your husband over busted plumbing.

67 hours 30 mins; August 29, 2023

Marcia Russell on dressing to meet the Queen, the stories behind used sewing patterns, and life in remote communities.

66 hours 31 mins; August 22, 2023

Kristy O'Brien on being the NT's First Lady, balancing careers with your husband, and taking kids on the road.

91 hours 38 mins; August 15, 2023

Sammy Perry on being a florist allergic to flowers, love at first sight, and putting the Territory on the map.

91 hours 49 mins; August 08, 2023

Jamie Collins on poorly-timed nappy changes, teaching kids to be confident, and training for a marathon.

83 hours 24 mins; August 01, 2023

Dr Louise Woodward on saving lives, a tantrum to end all tantrums, and why not knowing the rules is often a blessing in disguise.

78 hours 56 mins; June 06, 2023

Natasha Fyles on the journey to the top job, speed washing sport uniforms, and finding hope for her son on the other side of the world.

73 hours 13 mins; May 30, 2023

Beccy Pryer on fit pregnancies, fighting fires, and finding the perfect sperm donor.

62 hours 26 mins; May 23, 2023

Three Maas and a RaRa on life on the spectrum, finding your tribe and lessons learnt from your childhood.

72 hours 9 mins; May 16, 2023

Tracey Hayes on fate, dealing with tragedy, and fighting for the people and place she loves.

85 hours 15 mins; May 09, 2023

Lauren Hoar on always wearing your best undies, the challenges of living remote, and the best cauliflower and cheese in the Northern Territory.

69 hours 54 mins; May 02, 2023

Brigid Stock on owning multiple businesses, the devastation of multiple miscarriages, two rainbow babies, and ignoring all the clues of an impending labour.

81 hours 49 mins; April 25, 2023

Amanda Jagers on pregnancy testing cows, premature babies, and mowing the lawn when you're heavily pregnant (and why you maybe shouldn't).

62 hours 0 mins; April 18, 2023

Fiona Upstill on mistaking your husband for a mass murderer, hanging with the Hemsworths and hitch hiking up the red centre.

55 mins; April 11, 2023

Bridie Duggan on why seeing a women's physio is so important, getting back to exercise after having a baby, and caring for your pelvic floor.

43 mins; April 06, 2023

Kyrrie Blenkinsop on shoes she's never worn, pregnancy loss, and living with a blended family

64 hours 58 mins; April 04, 2023

Sarrita King on falling into her art, never looking back, and raising the Strange brothers in the NT.

73 hours 10 mins; March 28, 2023

Amy Culpitt on dream wardrobes, questionable Christmas gifts for kids, and exactly what a sputum test really is.

72 hours 30 mins; March 21, 2023

Amy Hetherington on touring Australia with a baby, moving her entire family to Darwin, and being a 'one and done' mum

64 hours 13 mins; March 14, 2023

Katie Woolf on being your kids’ biggest cheerleader, losing a parent, and life as Darwin’s most recognisable voice.

61 hours 12 mins; March 07, 2023

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12 mins; March 07, 2023

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