The Work We Carry
Welcome to The Work We Carry. We often ask what people do for a living, but rarely about what that living does to them. This podcast explores the layers of the workforce through some really beautiful human stories. From those who hold space for our heaviest endings and health crises, to the people who curate our spaces of deep rest and even celebration, we dive into the unexpected impact of our labour. Join us for real stories, honest insights, and a look at the invisible imprints, wonder, and weight that people carry home when the "shift" ends.
Episodes
In this episode, Catherine joins me from the wheatbelt region of Western Australia, to discuss her role as a rural paediatric occupational therapist. On top of this demanding but rewarding role Catherine also runs the Belong Circle to support others in the same role and provide tips for parents, teachers, and the broader community.
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In this episode, marine biologist and Divers for Climate Industry Engagement Lead Sarah Franke joins the show to discuss her career, the weight of conservation work, and the realities of modern ocean advocacy.
With extensive experience monitoring coral on the Great Barrier Reef and working in Indonesia, Sarah shares insights from her various roles before her upcoming move to the Maldives to work alongside tiger sharks.
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Most of us wish we knew more about our family's past, but rarely know how to start preserving it. OR we have those stories that get shared over and over, but they're never captured for future generations. In this episode, I’m joined by former television producer Danika Armytage, the creative force behind Big Stories Little Films.
Danika shares the personal turning point that led her to step away from her career in TV and dedic...
In this episode, family photographer Emily Tonkin joins me to explore the role photography plays in shaping a family’s self-image. Beyond capturing staged smiles, family photographers are often trusted witnesses during life’s most transformative and vulnerable seasons, for Emily that includes pregnancy, birth and the postpartum transition.
Together we discuss how a photographer’s perspective can help families...
In this episode, Nicky Surnicky (of Marry Me Nicky) joins me who has married over 500 couples and seen it all when it comes to weddings!
It was important for me to include a wedding celebrant from the first day I thought of this podcast. Holding space for people on one of the most emotional days of their lives requires a mix of grace, resilience, and high-stakes performance. Unlike many other professions, a wedding celebrant gets ju...
Artist Stacey Bennett joins me on this episode of The Work We Carry to discuss her project, Lesbians of Australia. Having recently painted 100 portraits of lesbians across Australia, she shares the inspiration behind her work and the impact of bringing these stories to light across the last two years.
View the portraits and read all about the stories by following Stacey on Instagram via @stace.paints.queers
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In this episode, we look into the wellness and recovery space with Dave Ward, the founder of Sweat, Chill, Exhale.
Moving past the aesthetics of the industry, we look at the mechanics of Dave’s role, the practicalities of operating a contrast therapy space, and what it takes to handle the daily responsibilities of building a community hub.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about anxiety, depression, addic...
In this episode, we dive into what "death literacy" means with death doula, mortality educator and death literacy educator, Danni Petkovic.
We talk about the positive impact that comes from planning for the end while we are well, and how stepping into the space of death can dismantle our heaviest anxieties.
This conversation is an invitation to strip away the fear, open up honest dialogue around the kitchen table, and und...
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