The Resource
From Mining Sites to Mic Drops: Becky's Back.Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour.Now she's back, flipping the script again. After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves.Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you've ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one's for you.The hope is that listeners feel...
Leadership, Resilience, and Patience: Ian Prior’s Journey
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Podcast, we chat with Ian Prior, former professional rugby player turned leadership consultant, about navigating setbacks, leading with integrity, and building resilience.
Ian shares his journey from playing for the Western Force to transitioning into the corporate world. He reflects on the mental tools meditation, visualization, and gratitude that helped him thrive in tough times, both on and off the field. As a leader, he emphasizes creating a team culture based on respect, responsibility, and growth, where everyone has a voice.
Ian also discusses how becoming a father shifted his perspective...
Season 2: Real People. Real Life. Real Talk.
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From Mining Sites to Mic Drops: Becky’s Back.
Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour.
Now she’s back, flipping the script again. After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burn...
Matt 'The Jedi' Floyd; Anti-pedophile vigilante, former biker boss, Survivor of child abuse, turned professional boxer, Gym owner and a youth mentor.
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In today's episode, we dive into a compelling and thought-provoking story that explores the complexities of violence, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit. Our guest, Matt Floyd, is a survivor of child abuse, a former biker boss, turned professional boxer, Pinky’s gym owner, and a youth mentor. His journey is one of immense struggle, as he shares his past and current experiences of being let down by the very systems designed to protect him.
Matt's story takes us through his turbulent upbringing, marked by being shuffled between foster hom...
Rodney Bridge, 16-year-old son, Preston died in 2013 after taking a synthetic form of LSD purchased over the dark web by a friend.
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Rodney Bridge, Founder Sideffect and anti-synthetic drugs campaigner
His 16-year-old son, Preston died in 2013 after taking a synthetic form of LSD purchased over the dark web by a friend.
Told by authorities that investigating the drug organisation was futile, he tracked down the company that made the drug himself and travelled to China, secretly filming a meeting with the drug’s distributors.
Rodney took the evidence to the Australian Federal Police. Later, he enlisted Nine’s current affairs program 60 Minutes to film another meeting in China using hidden camer...
Noelle Martin; has been the target of perpetrators fabricating and distributing fake pornographic images and deepfakes of her without her consent for a decade
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What an honour to have Noelle on the podcast.
Noelle is a Multi-Award Winning Activist. Keynote Speaker. Advisor. Law Reform Campaigner. Legal Researcher. Feminist. Lawyer. S
he has turned her survival story into a global fight for justice. Noelle graciously shares her experience and passion to spread awareness to the world in her activism to create a safer, fair and more just world.
She was awarded Young Western Australian of the Year in 2019, and listed as an honoree on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list of 2019 fo...
Manisha Solanki Manisha is not just a survivor; she's a warrior, a mother, and a lover who has gracefully overcome the challenges of domestic violence.
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There was something extraordinary about Manisha.
Her story is one of triumph over adversity, a testament to the power of the human spirit. In this episode, she opens up and shares her journey, the highs and lows, and where she stands now.
Manisha is not just a survivor; she's a warrior, a mother, and a lover who has gracefully overcome the challenges of domestic violence. This podcast episode is heavy, but I am deeply grateful that Manisha has chosen to share her experiences with us. I feel truly honoured to have h...
Hories Tell Stories hosts Jobe, Levi and Cairo on masculinity & manhood.
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Hosts Levi, Jobe and Cairo of a popular Kiwi podcast Hories Tell Stories join us for an open and honest chat with the lads. They each share about their upbringing in New Zealand, the prevalence of family and domestic violence in their households and what shaped them into the men and fathers they are today. We share about how relationships have changed, sexual experiences and the conversations that are a part of their roles.
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Women’s DV...Consent, Sex ed in school with We Are Womxn founders Nicolette Beard & Kate Raston
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Kate and Nicola who are the founders of We are Womxn, educating all of the young women of Western Australia.
It’s an organisation that consists of professional young Australian women who engage empower other young women to lead positive healthy lives through honest conversations. How they do that his engaging educational initiatives and the creation of safe spaces to have these conversations in schools.
The women share their own experiences, what lead to starting the company, the challenges they've faced and the conversations they've been having in schools about sexting, cyber...
Executive General Manager in Mining, Aaron Maurer - Former Operations Manager at Mineral Resources.
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Aaron Maurer
Executive General Manager in Mining - Former Operations Manager at Mineral Resources.
With over 25 years of experience in FIFO starting as an engineer and moving his way into management, something Aaron is really passionate about is changing the way we see and speak about management. We no longer manage we lead, and we no longer lead from the top, we change culture from the bottom up. Aaron shares his experiences with bullying, being on the receiving end, and having to deal with situations as...
Leading Indigenous Australian Mindset and Life coach - Jeffrey Morgan
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Jeffrey Morgan
Leading Indigenous Australian Mindset and Life coach.
Jeffrey Morgan is many things: a proud Indigenous man, husband, and father living on Gadigal land, Eora country, Sydney, Australia.
He is also a successful mindset and lifestyle coach helping to change and save lives, one individual, one habit at a time.
Jeffery Morgan has helped positively change the lives of more than 650,000 Australians as well as countless organisations through his coaching programs, workshops, and events.
The...
Actor from Claremont Murders Troy Coward & Founder of Beacon Fight for Life
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Troy Coward, Actor on The Claremont Murders & Founder of Beacon Fight for Life founder.
Troy talks about experiences that he had as a teenager in the loss of his father to suicide.
- what that did to his family and his understanding of watching his mother bring up him and his 3 other brothers.
- going to 12 different schools
- being in foster care
- the relationships that he was able to form,
- the mentors that he was able to meet,
- a turn of e...
Pornography & navigating the conversation with Kids with Holly-Ann Martin founder of Safe4Kids
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Holly Martin from Safe For Kids.
Having a conversation about consent, autonomy, and pornography with children.
The world is conflicted about this. The world is conflicted about whether we do or whether we don't.
We speak about;
I Was a Teenage Fundamentalist with Troy & Brian
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We speak to, I Was a Teenage Fundamentalist podcast hosts, Brian McDowell and Troy Waller about their experiences of being teenage fundamentalists.
We speak about both of their experiences of coming into religion as teenagers and how this, for one of them, was the start of 20 years of Pentecostal and Evangelical church involvement, both as a congregant and in leadership.
Troy shares with us how he was brought up in a non-religious family and was recruited into the church as a 13-year-old. They both speak of the journey, the impact, the tr...
Lucy Peach. The Period Preacher
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Lucy Peach is a period preacher, author, and folksinger. Lucy is a long-time champion of the power of the menstrual cycle and an advocate for self-love and positive body literacy. She’s educated and empowered thousands with her theatre performances, workshops, and book, using science stories and songs to shift the period narrative in our culture from one of shame to one of pride.
We learn about how Lucy got to this point of advocacy and why she’s so passionate to help the world see the power...
The Voice to Parliament with Jonathan Ford
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Jonathan Ford from Yonga Solutions and Kambarang Cultural Awareness.
We discuss what The Voice to Parliament is.The importance of giving a voice to Australia's First Nations people on subjects that directly affect the community. The yes vote and the no voteCommon misconceptionsWhat is best for the indigenous community from Jono’s point of viewHow it was created and background on when traction for the voice actually startedWe discuss the confusion within the Indigenous community because of the lack of consultation with Australian First Nations peopleWhich conversations are being had in the medi...Rochelle Courtenay - Founder of Share Dignity
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In support of the Share the Dignity drive happening through the month of March all over Australia and International Women's Day we have, Share the Dignity Founder Rochelle Courtenay who works to make a real, on-the-ground difference in the lives of women and girls experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or doing it tough. We distribute sanitary items to those in need and work to end period poverty here in Australia. When a woman is doing it tough, the last thing on her mind should be dealing with her period.
Rochelle shares...
Australia Day & Indigenous education with Ethan Chadd & Jonathan Ford
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders [viewers, listeners, readers] are advised that the following program may contain voices or discussions of people who may have passed away
In this episode, we are honoured to have lived experience Indigenous educators, Ethan Chadd & Jonathan Ford, answering the hard and uncomfortable questions about what Australia Day means to indigenous Australians.
- the significance of the date for Aboriginal Australia, why it’s it’s dubbed Survival Day and the point of view that acknowledgment of what took place is important for all Australians
- 1905 a...
Heidi Anderson - Former Radio Host, Author, CEO
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I discuss with Heidi, her journey from being a radio show host to being on Big Brother, a Body Image Advocate, and a Shed Your Shit queen.
We also speak on the walk of no shame that I've took part in with Heidi and a bunch of other fabulous women, what it meant to each of us, what it meant to myself for walking through the shopping centre and having the realization that I feared being desired, found sexy, or being called names for others, that it was a liberation and...
Leon Ruri - Founder of Haka for Life
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Ambassador of Lifeline, Are You Okay Day, a former FIFO worker, Industrial relations and a former rugby player.
This episode is a really lengthy podcast because we didn't want to cut short an experience that Leon had and the tools that he's implemented.
I think it was really important that we didn't cut it short.
There are so many nuggets in this, but also a trigger warning as Leon does share really openly and vulnerably, and discloses his experience of child abuse.
Kylah Morrison, General Manager for Mets Ignited
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Kyla Morrison, who has a portfolio career across the mining sector, is the General manager for Mets Ignited - the industry growth centre for technology, and mining equipment.
She also runs her own leadership company and is a non-executive director.
We speak about;
her vast experience in the oil and gas industry, and working offshore experiences with leadership,Her vast experience as an operatorWe speak about how leadership has changed from a command and control way of leadership, to ensuring that you are instead engaging your workforce through an i...Samantha Jackson - Internationally Accredited Health Coach
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Samantha Jackson, an Internationally accredited health coach works with people all over the globe to change habits, behaviours, and health.
Sam really graciously shares;
her upbringing,the challenges that she face through illness, which made her miss eight months of schoolher journey of fighting back to be awarded dux in physics, human biology and chemistryshe was told within this journey that she would never fight back to be the human that she was, that she would be frail, and she wouldn't have children. But meeting Sam and having this discussion tod...Warren Pearce CEO Association of Mining & Exploration Companies Inc. (AMEC)
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AMEC represents over 500 members and companies around Australia who are explorers, emerging, miners producers, and a wide range of businesses working in and for the resource sector.
They provide industry advocacy for all the levels of government.
They deliver value and benefits to their members, and build community support through the industry.
Warren speaks on behalf of the industry and behalf of his members, in what has been one of the most challenging times for the resource sector, and obviously companies that belong to that.
We disc...
Ben McConnell, Co - Founder of 'Men's Talk,' 'Flow Jiu Jitsu,' and an MMA coach
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We had a really great, vulnerable, open and honest conversation, about;
- toxic masculinity, what it means to Ben,
- what it means in society, and
- his insight and input into helping other people navigate that conversation when people feel triggered.
We also had a conversation about being a parent in 2022 compared to what that looked like for our parents.
How to navigate conversations around sex, how to navigate conversations around consent and boundaries.
Ben is passionate about mental health and o...
Simone McGurk; Women's Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Minister for Child Protection; Community Services & Member for Fremantle.
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Simone is such a plethora of knowledge and I had so many questions
what she's been working on, what she's most proud of in her time as ministersome of the challenges that she facesWhere Simone believes this culture has come from what we need to do to progress and to change the culture.The importance of support network and the staff that she's surrounded by and the work that they do to help her be able to show up and make the changes that she's able to make.
If any...
Sisters; Kate & Stef White. Survivors of Purity Culture
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Sisters; Kate & Stef White share how they grew up in a Mormon household, left the church & blossomed.
We talk about what it was to be a Mormon, what helped them to see it's not quite right, their journey in leaving the church, and the purity culture that came with it.
They share that although they were experiencing it in the same timeline, how vastly diff...
Crystal- Lee Eddleston : Survivor and Positive Psychology Practitioner and co-founder of Core of Wellbeing
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****** TRIGGER WARNING - DISCUSSIONS OF CHILD ABUSE**********
Crystal Vulnerably shares her own experiences of sexual abuse as a child and is really willing to share with us the journey of her self destruction to her healing.
She also discusses how simply having her mom believe her was the start of her healing journey and the absolute importance of other people validating people's experiences.
Advice to family and friends of survivors to validate and listen if that does happen.
Crystal shares her understanding of working within the...
David Felstead. My Dad. The OG.
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On this episode of the resource podcast, we have THE most special guest that you will ever hear on the resource podcast that I have ever had that I will ever have.
My dad, David Felstead!
So he and I have a really great open conversation that most other people don't get to have.
I'm so lucky to have dad by my side.
He's my mentor, my rock, my support.
He's an advo...
Sammy McNamee - being a FIFO partner
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Sammy McNamee spoke about her experiences with a FIFO relationship and being the partner at home.
We chat about;
- How challenging it can be for both people in a FIFO relationship.
- boundaries Sammy wishes she had in place when it eventuated into a FIFO relationship but applies to all.
- What she learned from this relationship
- the conversations she wishes she had with her partner.
- reflections that she has had with herself.
- Some of the conversations she had after the relationship ended...
Chad Crowther - FIFO worker, peer supporter & father
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He gives us a peek into some of the incidents that his experience that he's witnessed and been a part of and takes ownership for changes that he's had to make.
He chats with us about;
- how he's passionately pursuing and getting involved in implementing positive change for new starters coming onto site and any vulnerable crew.
- his upbringing, where he feels the experiences that shaped him as a young man and what he's doing differently as a father.
- his involvement with everyday respect and his pas...
Janade Rayner - Survivor
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On todays episode, we speak to Janade Rayner- a survivor of sexual assault in her teenage years.
She shares with such vulnerability and openness to spread awareness around what's happening in the youth at the moment, and her advice for young men and young women coming up in this culture.
Janade also shares, some of her advice when it comes to being a parent in this day and age, knowing that it's not our parents' fault whatsoever, but conversations that we can prompt to make our kids feel more co...
Teri Campbell - ABC Goldfields Journalist/ Presenter
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Teri Campbell, an ABC Goldfields journalist and radio presenter, discusses what it's like to be working in a mining town.
We discuss the acceptance and celebration of the skimpys that are in Kalgoorlie, and their involvement within the diggers and dealers mining conference, how scary that conference was for somebody who hasn't been previously.
We touch on how Teri believes we've got to this point, and her passion to create change.
We jumped right into having a conversation about some things that can be taboo, and you know I...
FIFO woman Savannah Phyffer
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FIFO worker, a curve model, and an advocate for change, Savannah Phyffer and I go into depth talking about the changes that Savannah has seen while on-site when it comes to harassment, her two different experiences, the stark differences between those experiences, how they were dealt with, how they could have been dealt with and the importance of good crew when it comes to culture.
After being on 23 different sites as a casual working for a plethora of different mining companies, large and small in construction, gold, and or...
Trina Sunday - CEO and Founder of Reimagine HR
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CEO and founder of Reimagine HR, Trina Sunday.
We have a discussion about creating cultures within a workplace, and how important it is to have self-awareness when it comes to being an employee, at the executive level, a part of the crew, or employees out on site.
We discuss in depth about what a toxic culture can look like, and the things that we can do to change them.
I loved how she coined the phrase, 'a brilliant jerk' discussing those people that we have all seen within a...
Dr Jacinta Buchbach - In Safe Hands educator
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Former Queensland police officer, Head of Respect at work, diversity, and inclusion In Safe Hands Educator in safety Dr. Jacinta Buchbach.
Jacinta shares her own experience, her insight from the inquiry, and guidance to companies, leadership, and employees, discussing the complexities of changing laws and legislation and what this now means for supervisors and bystanders.
We discuss the difference between sex-based harassment, sexual harassment, and bullying.
An absolutely informative and open discussion which you know is my jam.
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Erin Bell - Founder of Camp Connect
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In this episode we speak to Erin Bell, a people and technology enthusiast within the mining and resources who is founder & managing director of Camp Connect Software, with the purpose of connecting workers with their company as a community within remote accommodation mining villages.
Made for the industry by people in the industry
Erin has experienced all facets of the sector including Health and Safety, emergency response and Human resources, in the Industries for 10 years, working in various FIFO operations for across the Iron Ore, Gold and Nickle sectors.
...Philippa Lonie - Workplace Investigator/ HR Advisor
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On a mission to create impactful change in and for the world around her, Philippa Lonie started out in the justice system.
In the arena with the big dogs in employment law, and feeling something was missing, she began her career progression in an unexpected way.
It was through her time in Human Resources within the FIFO, Resource and Tech sectors that she began to unlock her super power.
Leading the way in understanding people and helping organisations and leaders to do the same, Philippa now owns her own business wor...
Libby Mettam - FIFO Inquiry Chair & MLA
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In this episode, we speak to Member for Vasse & chair of the community development and justice standing committee, Libby Mettam.
We discuss how the FIFO INQUIRY doesn’t only affect FIFO but how this is a state, national and global look at the positive changes we can make in all workplaces and industries.
We talk through the findings, the recommendations, and what Libby hopes to see change within the industry and community to create a safer workplace and society for not only ourselves but our sons and daughters.
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Hannah Penfold - Consent Educator
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It's what we all needed. What I wish younger Becky understood. Consent educator Hannah Penfold shares with us her own experiences and why she is so passionately helping people understand consent and boundaries.
Hannah speaks about the effects her experience had on her physically, mentally, and not as commonly spoken about, financially. Hannah also shares with us how to support a friend who may have experienced abuse or assault with the guidance she wishes her younger Self and her friends had.
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Mike Dyson - Masculinity
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Sexual Harrassment is not a gendered issue, it’s a systemic one.
A huge factor of this system is the path young boys take into manhood and the behaviours we’ve been indoctrinated to encourage under the umbrella of masculinity.
But the suppression of emotions deemed “un-manly” prevent men from experiencing the depths of who they are as a huMAN first.
In this episode with Mike Dyson, founder of The Good Bloke Co, we turn a microscope on this process of becoming a man, and delve into the work Mike an...
Caitlyn Rintoul - Walkley Award winning Journalist
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A woman on a mission to shed light on dark reality, Walkley award-winning, West Australian journalist Caitlyn Rintoul shares her experience and insight into FIFO culture and the resource sector.
Caitlyn attended hearings, and mine sites and has been passionately reporting on this issue finally giving it a voice.
Caitlyn is one of the most passionate and inspiring journalists I've met and has relentlessly pursued to uncover what most of us have seen within the industry, sparking a groundbreaking parliamentary inquiry into the issue. <...
