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Motherland Australia

Stephanie Trethewey
Motherhood
Mental Health
Community Support
Rural Australia
Agriculture
Fatherhood
Farming
Parenting
Grief
Rural Life
IVF
Resilience
Postnatal Depression
Drought
ADHD
Rural Communities
Isolation
Rural Living
Autism
Trauma

Hosted by Stephanie Trethewey. Motherland shares real, raw, and unbelievable stories of motherhood told by women on the land. Each week, a rural mum from somewhere in Australia shares her motherhood journey. You'll hear stories of true grit, resilience, grief, and pure joy. Motherhood is the most life changing and transformative journey a woman can go through, and it's not always easy. No matter w... more

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You might know Lottie Rae from Australian Survivor. Or from Portrait Artist of the Year, where she painted Ken Done. Or maybe from the time Gigi Hadid slid into her DMs and bought one of her paintings for Bella. Perhaps you follow her art online or l... more

Nikki Lyons didn’t grow up on the land. She was raised in Western Australia, and only discovered agriculture as a teenager. But by 17, she’d bought her first shearing kit and started chasing work in sheds across the country. More than 20 years later,... more

Cailyn Muntelwit grew up on cattle properties across Central Queensland in a loving but emotionally unstable home, navigating school, undiagnosed neurodivergence, and a brain that never switched off. At 19, she met her partner Frank in the stock camp... more

Not long ago, Alison Gossage made a decision that some rural women quietly face… but rarely talk about. She left the land. Ali is a mum of two, who was living and working on a farm in Esperance, WA, building a life in agriculture alongside her husban... more

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Recent Guests

Nikki Lyons
Mum of four, professional shearer, world record holder
Self / Family business in NSW sheep industry
Episode: 299: Mum of 4 Nikki Lyons on Setting Shearing World Records, Mental Toughness & Motherhood
Cailyn Muntelwit
Farmer and mum from Central Queensland; ADHD and neurodivergence advocate
Independent, regional Australia
Episode: 298: Cailyn Muntelwit on Breaking Generational Cycles, Neurodivergence & 48 Hours in Paris
Alison Gossage
A mum of two who lived and worked on a farm in Esperance, WA
None explicit
Episode: 297: Alison Gossage on Postpartum Rage and the Decision to Leave the Land
Ellen Fitzgerald
Mum of three, rural educator and advocate for in-home care
Rural families on Merida property (Queensland)
Episode: 296: Ellen Fitzgerald on Unimaginable Loss, Motherhood & the Rural Childcare Crisis
Courtney Moir
Winner Muster Dogs Season Four guest
Self-employed (Muster Dogs participant)
Episode: 295: Courtney Moir on Winning Muster Dogs and the Hobby That Became Her Lifeline
Rachel Bjelke-Petersen
Rural mum, daughter of a fourth-generation farming family, founder of The Old Hangar
The Old Hangar, Bethany Cottage (Bethany Farm)
Episode: 294: Rachel Bjelke-Petersen on Following Her Gut & the Pothole That Changed Everything
Tahnee McCarthy
Pediatric physiotherapist, mum of two and step-mum to one; lives near Wagga, NSW
Self-employed / Pediatric Physio; works with children with disabilities
Episode: 293: Tahnee McCarthy On Motherhood, Her Husband’s Life-Changing Farm Accident & Finding Herself Again
Michelle Hamilton
Rural mum and alpaca breeder
Alpaca business owner, Central Highlands, Central Queensland
Episode: 292: How A Chance Encounter With Alpacas Changed Michelle Hamilton’s Life & Helped Her Find Joy Again
Vanessa Bell
Farmer and former high-fashion model turned Merino wool grower and knitwear designer
Independent producer of wool products and founder of Vanessa Bell knitwear
Episode: 291: Vanessa Bell's Life From High Fashion to High Country, And How Wool Healed Her

Host

Stephanie Trethewey
Host of the series focusing on motherhood, resilience, and rural life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 385 ratings
  • Love, Love these powerful rural women

    I’ve tuned in over the past few months with some random episodes and am so inspired by the women of our rural land!! Keep sharing and lifting the voices of rural women and communities 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJJ Martin
    Australia3 months ago
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    I admire what Steph is doing with Motherland, however, I wish she would get better at listening and conversing in her interview style - it’s very frustrating to hear her ask questions that have just been answered through conversations. Also, please share some inspiring and happy stories. I’m a rural mum but it’s not all trauma and disaster out here - please share some happy stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    bmrfjrhrr
    Australia9 months ago
  • Important conversations

    Such important stories to tell. And so well articulated. Hopefully this is getting an audience in the cities and with the politicians!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farmer Jo P
    Australiaa year ago
  • Engaging & Professional

    Always enjoy the people and their stories on Motherland and particularly appreciate Steph’s professionalism and skill in conducting the interviews. 💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess2987
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love this podcast

    I love hearing about the lives and experiences from rural mums and this podcast has helped me feel less alone in my motherhood journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ohlala MD
    Australia2 years ago

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The host is praised for genuine, insightful interviewing and strong storytelling.
Listeners note the show's power to connect city and country audiences through real stories.
Loved hearing from rural women who lift each other up.
Excellent balance of tough topics and uplifting moments; highly relatable for rural mums.

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297: Alison Gossage on Postpartum Rage and the Decision to Leave the Land
Q: How did postpartum rage first present itself for you, and what steps did you take to get help?
She describes the crisis moment with her child, recognizing the issue, reaching out to a friend, then obtaining a diagnosis and starting therapy with Gidget Foundation and telehealth support.
295: Courtney Moir on Winning Muster Dogs and the Hobby That Became Her Lifeline
Q: What drew you to Muster Dogs and how did your journey with the dogs begin?
I started watching the show in 2021 as a way to find something for myself beyond motherhood. I messaged a contact who connected me with a farmer who sold me my first border collie, and the community around training dogs grew into a lifeline that helped me cope with anxiety and build a new sense of purpose.
295: Courtney Moir on Winning Muster Dogs and the Hobby That Became Her Lifeline
Q: Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about where you're based and what you do?
I'm Courtney Moir, originally from WA's Great Southern, now living on a sixth-generation sheep property in Albany where my family and I farm meat and fiber, and I'm a mum of two who started working with dogs as a personal lifeline before Muster Dogs brought it into the national spotlight.
296: Ellen Fitzgerald on Unimaginable Loss, Motherhood & the Rural Childcare Crisis
Q: What has your motherhood journey looked like, especially in the context of loss and resilience?
Ellen describes losing her mother at 21, four miscarriages in quick succession, and the heartbreak of Adelaide's loss after a pregnancy diagnosed with Edward syndrome, followed by a challenging but ultimately joyful path to building a family with three children.
296: Ellen Fitzgerald on Unimaginable Loss, Motherhood & the Rural Childcare Crisis
Q: Introduce yourself and tell us where you're based.
Ellen shares that she is based around Merida, a cattle property northwest of Longreach, Queensland, living with her husband Mick and their three children, Vivian, Pippi, and Henry, with Vivian in distance education.

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What is Motherland Australia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Real, raw stories of motherhood on the land, shared by rural Australian women from varied farming lives and community roles. Episodes cover resilience, mental health, childbirth, parenting in isolation, and reinvention, often tying personal journeys to broader rural policy and community support. Notable threads include breaking stigmas around postpartum rage, neurodivergence, entrepreneurship on the land, and the evolving role of women in agriculture. The show tends to blend intimate, candid conversations with practical insights for listeners living rural lives or navigating motherhood under unique circumstances.

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1. No Filter
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Motherland Australia launched 7 years ago and published 331 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Motherland Australia include:

1. Nikki Lyons
2. Cailyn Muntelwit
3. Alison Gossage
4. Ellen Fitzgerald
5. Courtney Moir
6. Rachel Bjelke-Petersen
7. Tahnee McCarthy
8. Michelle Hamilton

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