129: Kelly Foran was diagnosed with a massive brain tumour at 8 months pregnant

05/22/22 • 53 min

Kelly Foran was eight months pregnant when doctors discovered she had a massive brain tumour. She was rushed to hospital where the fight was on to save not only her, but her baby boy who was born with a life threatening illness. There was more heartache ahead when Kelly suffered a stroke during surgery to remove her tumour. It Left her unable to walk, talk or care for her son for several months. Her family had to navigate the complex health system in the big smoke alone for years. And that inspired her to create Friendly Faces, Helping Hands, a charity that assists rural and remote families to access health services and provides support to families in hospital. The foundation has helped thousands. This is her story.GOLD SPONSOR: When your lifestyle lends itself to jeans and a shirt, it’s such a treat to ditch those and hop into something a little different-an outfit you feel great in really can give you a whole new air of confidence. The team at birdsnest have created the most incredible online shopping experience and have a huge range from everyday wear to eveningwear in sizes 8 to 24. Their delivery is fast and free for orders over $150, and a big win for rural listeners is that if your order isn’t quite right for you, you have a whole year to return it! Head to www.birdsnest.com.au to shop!

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128: Gabrielle Chan swapped her parliament house press pass in Canberra for life on the land

Gabrielle Chan is a political journalist and the rural editor of the Guardian Australia. She's a fierce advocate for the bush, a loyalty and understanding that stems from her own experience as a rural mum. Gabrielle grew up in the city, and only moved to a farm when she was married and 8 months pregnant. Her new life started as a shock to the system, before her love for her community seeped into her bones and set her on a mission to uncover and report on the real issues facing rural Australia. With the federal election this weekend, our catch up is fitting. This is her story. SPONSOR: Anna Lowrey is a mum from Armidale, New South Wales, and she created nonastiesforeverybody.com to provide women with natural, sustainable beauty products. After long days in the sun and saddle testing all the products, she includes ANNA'S ADVICE in the description of every product so you can find personal anecdotes to help with your choices. Connect on Instagram through @nonasties_beauty. Use the code MOTHERLAND for 20% OFF your first order.

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130: When her partner didn't propose, Dimity Smith decided to freeze her eggs

Dimity Smith has decided to share a very private battle of hers, very publicly for the first time. At 35 she says she'd always imagined she'd be a mum by now, raising her children in a loving home with a husband by her side. She wants nothing more. But a couple of years ago, after waiting and waiting for a proposal that never came, the long term relationship she was in fell apart, and so did she. But with the support of her family, she decided to jump in the driver's seat and take control, and she's just started the process of freezing her eggs. Mr right might be just around the corner. But if he's not, Dimity is prepared to go it alone. This is her story.GOLD SPONSOR: At birdsnest you can shop online the way you want whether it's by body shape, occassion, or even by the fibres you might be growing on your farm. Browse thousands of curated outfits to inspire your wardrobe or fill out your own Style Profile to receive personalised style recommendations and a free Style guide just for you. As a mum-led business based in Cooma, Birdsnest understands how busy you are but how much you deserve to treat yourself. It’s a shopping experience like no other with 365 day returns and a handwritten note from one of the team with your precious parcel. Visit birdsnest.com.au

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