AMIE PENNY

In this episode of Ducks on the Pond, we hear from Amie Penny who shares what it’s like to build a life in agriculture when you don’t come from a farming background - including teaching herself how to farm through Google, instinct and the occasional phone call to a neighbour.

KATE DAY

In this episode, Kirsten speaks with winemaker, business owner and Doctors 4 Mudgee Region Program Coordinator Kate Day. While Kate never imagined she'd be working in healthcare recruitment, she's helped build a program that's becoming a blueprint for regional Australia.

REBECCA FARIS

In this episode, we hear from Dr Rebecca Faris who shares her hopes for the industry and changes that can be made to both improve wellbeing and retention of rural vets across regional Australia. 

SARAH GUTHRIE & GEORGIA LILLIE

In this episode, we talk about how grieving in a regional community can sometimes feel like you’re under a microscope and hear from two incredible women - Sarah and Georgia - about their unique experiences of coping with grief in such a tight knit community. 

DR AURELIE QUADE

In this episode, we speak about encouraging farmers, particularly smaller producers to learn more about their soil health, run their own tests and experiments and make changes to ensure you’re getting the most from your soil.

BRONWYN FLETCHER

In this episode, we talk about how unrealistic body standards are inescapable for young women. Between diet culture, food rules at home, and stick- thin models all over our screens, it’s hard to feel in touch with what our body needs. 

REBECCA HUNTLEY & LESLEY HUGHES

In this episode, Rebecca and Lesley share how the scientific and social side of the climate change issue are intertwined and the tough balance of motivating people to act without losing hope that the situation is impossible. 

AMANDA GAUDION

In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Warrnambool mother, Amanda Gaudion, who shares the story of her former husband Troy — a devoted dad, police officer, and someone who experienced a severe mental illness that ultimately led to his death by suicide.