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Mums Gone Troppo

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

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01:12:19

Susannah Ritchie on awkward teenagers, the first...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/10/31

First and foremost - this episode needs a tissues warning! It gets emotional. Susannah Ritchie is a born and bred Territorian who left Darwin for uni with zero intentions of coming back. But like so many of us, the allure, familiarity and ease of the NT drew her home - having a husband and a new little baby certainly factored in. Head of English at Haileybury Rendall School, she's also a proud boy mum, pushing back on the societal expectations of women wanting a daughter, and being

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01:38:30

Gella Catis on big Greek weddings, three kids under...

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2023/10/24

Gella Catis owns Stomp Shoes in Darwin’s CBD. She’s from a big Greek family, and she's a mum of three - at one stage with three under the age of one, falling pregnant with twins when her eldest daughter was just four-months-old. Darwin born and bred, she moved to Melbourne to persue a career in fashion, before the call of home, her friends, and family came loud and clear after the birth of her eldest daughter. What was meant to be a two-year stint in the Top End, is now more than a decade in,

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01:09:51

Kaila Handcock on the real impacts of covid...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/10/17

In the depths of Covid lockdowns, Kaila Handcock, her husband and two little girls packed their life away for the trip of a lifetime around Australia. Running from lockdowns, they made it around Australia in one year and back home to Echuca, but something was missing. Only weeks after arriving home, they knew it was Darwin that stole their heart, so they packed up their life again and came back to Darwin. Kaila, a hairdresser by trade, talks about life in a caravan with two kids, why they chose

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01:09:16

Terese Trayhern on meeting her forever cowboy, the...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/10/10

Terese Trayhern packed her three boys into the backseat of her car and headed north after a marriage breakdown, back to her home town of Darwin, not knowing what was ahead. She arrived in Darwin, met and married a cowboy at the Noonamah Rodeo, bought a childcare centre on a whim and has never looked back. The childcare centre she bought was struggling for numbers, and now has a waitlist until January 2025, and she's looking at buying more. She talks about her large blended family, how important

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01:10:24

Brad Morgan on watching wet season sport, the hardest...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/09/26

This is the last episode of our Dads Gone Troppo series, and we hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have. Our final guest - it’s said Brad Morgan is one of the hospitality industry’s most head-hunted men. His established career has seen him run casinos in Alice Springs, Darwin and Townsville, and league clubs in Brisbane. He now runs three of his own venues - two here in Darwin and one in Adelaide. He’s also a dad of five, a husband, and a grandad who calls Darwin home with his growing

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01:08:09

Francis Gill on dad guilt, opportunities for all...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/09/19

We speak often of mum guilt and loss of identity on this podcast, but you rarely hear about it from the other side. This episode's guest is here to change that. Francis 'Gilly' Gill is open about the heavy weight of dad guilt and the huge shift in identity he felt when he welcomed his first child, and still feels as a dad balancing work, home with his wife and three kids and a sport which he loves deeply. He is the principal of Seda College here in Darwin, a dad, heavily involved in the

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01:07:49

Matt Cunningham on the 10 minute commute to work,...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/09/12

The next person in the Dads Gone Troppo series is one of the Territory’s most well known and respected journalists, not just locally but nationally. If someone can sniff out a story - it’s Matt Cunningham. His love of the NT is real, and he projects that through not just his work, but in the way he raises his kids. His story on coming to the Territory is simple and beautiful - he just didn’t want to be in the big city rat race any longer. But it was a moment in the car with his wife on holiday in

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01:25:52

Andrew Bruyn on love and loss, the joys of being a...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/09/05

Andrew Bruyn is the first in our dads gone troppo series. Asking him on as a guest was a no-brainer, as he is someone extra special to Kathleen - he is her dad. A long-term and well-known Territorian, many might remember Andy when he was a reporter for the then Channel 8 news, his long time affiliation with the Nine Network, or the countless boards and positions he’s held over the years, championing many causes around the Territory. One thing is for certain about Andy Bryun - he can spin a yarn

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01:07:30

Ruth Palmer on blended families, leaving home at 15...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/08/29

Ruth Palmer is best known for her role as Executive Director of the Property Council NT, but away from work she’s gone through a lot in her life. She left home at 15, experienced abuse at the hands of two different partners, came to the Territory, fell in love, found herself as a single mum, rebuilt her life and then found her forever happy place over a funny story involving a busted pipe in a brand new home. While she may not have been born in the Territory, she loves the Territory lifestyle -

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01:06:31

Marcia Russell on dressing to meet the Queen, the...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/08/22

Marcia Russell is the designer and dressmaker behind Darwin's Black Cat Couture. Her love of Indigenous textiles and vintage sewing patterns is contagious, and she regularly hunts around Australia's op shops for vintage sewing patterns. Marcia’s designs and creations have featured on many best dressed around the Top End and beyond. One outfit was even worn by our former Administrator when she met the Queen. She’s a mum of two and a grandmother of two who’s dabbled in a few professions

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01:31:38

Kristy O'Brien on being the NT's First Lady,...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/08/15

Kristy O'Brien is a journalist, presenter and documentary maker based in the Northern Territory. Her job has taken her around Australia and the globe. Her passion is telling and sharing the stories of people who live and work on the land in some of the most remote parts of Australia. In the other side of her life, Kristy is married to Michael Gunner - the NT's former Chief Minister. In that role, she preferred to take a quieter, supporting role as the NT’s first lady, balancing the career

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01:31:49

Sammy Perry on being a florist allergic to flowers,...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/08/08

Originally from Engadine in Sydney, Sammy Perry is one of Darwin's best known floral artists, but is now bringing Aboriginal fashion to the world through her work with DAAF. She's worked in NYC as a florist, but lost her job after the 9/11 terror attacks, has two children through IVF and stayed in Darwin for the lamb....we mean kids. She stayed in Darwin for the kids. Sammy has lived 10 lifetimes in one, has discovered the beauty of the NT, and is now working tirelessly to spread the good

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01:23:24

Jamie Collins on poorly-timed nappy changes, teaching...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/08/01

Born and raised in Alice Springs, Jamie Collins is a proud eastern Arrernte woman now living in Darwin. She's got her plate full with two young kids, a full time job and running her own successful business - My Glow Darwin. To add to all that, she's also part of the Indigenous Marathon Project, and will be travelling to New York in late 2023. She's terrible at cooking, wants to teach her kids to speak up for themselves and tells a good story about a Freddo Frog. Her gut is always right,

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01:18:56

Dr Louise Woodward on saving lives, a tantrum to end...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/06/06

Paediatrician Dr Louise Woodward doesn’t wear cape, but a stethoscope around her neck. She’s a well-known general paediatrician in Darwin, who moved here with her husband and young daughter a decade ago. Now a mum of three, she’s still here 12 years later. Louise has a breadth of experience in all areas of paediatrics from newborn to late teens, and her goal is to improve the care of all children in the Top End through advocacy, medical education, and providing high-quality service. Working at both

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01:13:13

Natasha Fyles on the journey to the top job, speed...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/05/30

Natasha Fyles has been in politics since 2012, when she was elected as the Member for Nightcliff. She’s now 12 months into her Chief Ministership. But her political persuasion and decisions, whether you agree with them or not, and the job as a whole, are a small part of who she is. You might see her on your television, hear her on your radio, see her at the Nightcliff Markets, or on the floor of Parliament. To many, she’s just a politician, but she's also mum. She packs lunchboxes, washes

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01:02:26

Beccy Pryer on fit pregnancies, fighting fires, and...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/05/23

Beccy Pryer and her fiancé Kat have recently welcomed their little boy Jed - a beautiful and happy little boy, now 14 months old. He exists thanks to the generous donation from a stranger on the other side of the world, with Beccy sharing a heartfelt message to their donor. In this interview, we delve into a same sex relationship and the difficulties and joys of going through IVF and finding the perfect donor to start a family. Love pho? Kat and Beccy each reckon they know the best place to get the

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01:12:09

Three Maas and a RaRa on life on the spectrum,...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/05/16

This episode is a first, where Molly and Kathleen chat to two guests. These ladies, Sorcha and Jenna, are two of four woman who call themselves Three Maas and a RaRa. They're a a group of like-minded mums and a grandmother - affectionately known as their RaRa - who are raising awareness and funding for Autism NT. Their passion and drive comes from personal experience, with each member of their team having a loved one on the spectrum. Last year, they raised a personal best fundraising goal of

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01:25:15

Tracey Hayes on fate, dealing with tragedy, and...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/05/09

Tracey Hayes is one of the most recognisable names and faces in the Northern Territory. There’s not much she can’t or won’t do. She’s been named one of Australia’s most influential women, was the first female CEO of the NT Cattleman’s Association, and led the charge in the class action against the Commonwealth fighting for compensation after the live cattle ban. She holds positions on countless boards, and also runs her own successful business out of Alice Springs. On top of all that, she’s a mum

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01:09:54

Lauren Hoar on always wearing your best undies, the...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/05/02

Lauren Hoar with her husband and four boys own Moroak station, a 530,000 acre cattle station six hours drive from Darwin. It’s a life many of us can only imagine seeing on the screens of our televisions. Lauren tells us about love at first sight, why you should always wear your best undies, and how you really send four boys to school when living so remote. Strap in for a funny and lighthearted conversation with this mum who’s well and truly fallen in love with her Territory life.

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01:21:49

Brigid Stock on owning multiple businesses, the...

Mums Gone Troppo ·

2023/04/25

Please note: This episode discusses miscarriages and pregnancy loss. If this is triggering for you or anyone else listening, please call Amber NT on (08) 8948 5311 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. ___________________ Four businesses. Two rainbow babies. Five devastating miscarriages. Brigid Stock has caffeinated most of Darwin, her croissants are to die for, and she’s just opened a pasta bar in Darwin's CBD. But her story to motherhood has been nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster. The

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