Send us a text In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Resource Podcast, host Becky Felstead sits down with Vicky Pellowe, founder of The FIFO Family Project, to unpack the hidden emotional reality of FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) family life. Vicky shares her personal journey through FIFO work, parenting, post-natal depression, migration, and surviving stage-four cancer, and how these experiences led her to create a national support network for FIFO families. Together, Becky and Vick...

Send us a text Becky used to believe helping everyone else meant she was a good person. Turns out, her “selfless” martyrdom was the exact thing drowning her in $50,000 of debt. In this raw solo episode of the Resource Podcast, Becky gets real about: Growing up being told “it’s rude to talk about money”Why high-earning miners still live paycheck-to-paycheckThe one piece of advice that helped her pay off 50 grand in just ONE yearHow she went from ignoring spreadsheets to checking her money week...

Send us a text Trigger warning: s***** assault discussed. At 20, Rose became a stepmum. At 21, she was pregnant. At 6 weeks postpartum, she showed the world her nappy-wearing, milk-leaking, “gross” body — and changed lives. In this electric episode, the Italian-Australian mum of 4 (and viral truth-teller) unpacks: Growing up “big mouth” in a traditional familySharing her assault story → 600 women breaking silence in her DMsPostpartum lows, perimenopause libido crashes, and fighting in front o...

Send us a text In this deeply raw solo episode, Becky Felstead courageously opens up about the three pregnancies that changed her life forever—two she chose to terminate because she didn’t feel “good enough” to be a mother, and one devastating ectopic pregnancy that forced her to face years of grief, shame, and societal pressure. At 39, Becky reflects on how rushing to meet timelines, fearing judgment, and tying her worth to being in a relationship led her to choices she now sees through the...

Send us a text Trigger Warning: This episode discusses childhood abuse and suicide ideation. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to Lifeline (13 11 14 in Australia) or local crisis support. In this deeply moving conversation, Becky sits down with JP, a FIFO worker and father, who opens up about surviving childhood abuse, losing his father, and facing his darkest moments as an adult. At just 14, JP walked out of his family home after years of emotional ...

Send us a text When resilience becomes survival, what does it cost you? At eleven, Aaron Rigg lost his best mate. Years later, he lost his business when his partner was arrested. He buried himself in work, success, and silence — until it all caught up with him. In this raw episode of The Resource Podcast, host Becky Felstead sits down with Aaron, founder of Untapped Resources, to strip back the polished version of success and explore what really happens when life unravels. They dive into: &...

Send us a text What if menopause is a super power?! Grace Malloy speaks the truth that most women only whisper behind closed doors: the silent chaos of perimenopause, the quiet rage that builds when no one explains what’s happening, and the freedom that comes when you stop apologising for who you are. 04:22; "I thought I was losing my mind. Turns out it was perimenopause." 10:45 "I'm a super hero even when your hormones are a mess." 18:30"If we taught women what to exp...

Send us a text What if the stories you tell yourself about love, conflict, and connection are the very things holding you back? In this episode, James “Fish” Gill gets real about the messy truths we avoid and shows how leaning into them can transform the way you love, lead, and live. You’ll be challenged to: Rethink whether your relationships are genuine partnerships or just “contracts of convenience”Ask if you’re more loyal to your pain than to the people you care aboutNotice how easily we s...

Send us a text “You’re not always the choices you make. Sometimes, you’re the choices you were given.” At 12, Jeffrey Morgan robbed a bank. Raised in a world of crime, violence, and survival, he wasn’t handed many options, but he chose to change everything. In this raw and powerful episode, Jeffrey shares how he turned prison into purpose, and how everyone has the power to stop being a victim of their circumstances. We talk about: How crime became normal in his world The mom...

Send us a text Everyone walked in with a different story. Childhood stuff. Relationship breakdowns. Addictions. Secrets. But as they started to speak, one thing became clear, the weight felt the same. What you’ll hear in this episode isn’t people trying to fix each other. It’s people being honest about what they’ve been carrying some for the first time. And that honesty? That’s where things start to shift. Most people try to fix things by adding more. More pressure. More pretending. Mor...

Send us a text “Would You Want Your Daughter to Marry a Man Like You?” When Aston asked Adam that question, his answer was immediate. “No. F**k no.” It was a turning point. Not just in their marriage but in how they saw themselves. As partners. As parents. As people. Aston and Adam Simmonds take us deep into the trenches of a relationship on the brink, from silence and resentment to radical honesty and transformation. They didn’t just save their marriage. They rebuilt themselves. What f...

Send us a text If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ve got this” while silently drowning, this episode is for you. Steve spent 16 years in the FIFO life. Big money. Big weekends. And an even bigger mask. He was stuck in the rinse and repeat cycle. Drink hard, blow off steam, then grit through the dread of going back to work. Sound familiar? In this honest convo, Steve opens up about the moment everything cracked. What started as just trying to keep up with the boys turned into panic attacks, burno...

Send us a text Olivia Vivian is not just the first woman in the world to beat the men on Ninja Warrior, she’s also one of the funniest, most real, and inspiring humans you’ll ever meet. In this episode of The Resource Podcast, Olivia and Becky get real about what it takes to chase big dreams, fall flat on your face (literally), and still get back up with a smile. They talk about grief, body image, public breakups, performance pressure, and finding your voice after years of being told yo...

Send us a text 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, r...

Send us a text 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...

Send us a text 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...

Send us a text 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 hon...

Send us a text 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 experien...

Send us a text 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. If anything has triggered you in today's episode...

Send us a text 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...