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Her Herd
by Jeanna Laurie
Welcome to Her Herd, a podcast for rural mums, by a rural Mum. Hi I'm Jen, your host and founder of Her Herd. Thanks so much for joining me. Her Herd is a safe space. A place for rural women to share, learn and feel empowered and supported in their motherhood journey. Each week I'll be chatting to country mums' and health care professionals, bringing you fertility, pregnancy and birth stories to help guide and inspire rural women on their motherhood journey. We'll discuss the complexities of parenting and the influences that develop our mothering. Pregnancy and birth often presents many unknowns, often with limited options, especially in our rural health communities. But as you'll hear, rural mums and resilient. So join me as we explore the narratives, values and experiences that weave together to contribute to our overall being as mothers. Let this podcast be your best friend, sharing your happiness, your grief, and laying out the shit noone tells you. <p style='color:grey; font-si
Episodes
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Peta
This week on the Her Herd Podcast, we are heading right out to Cameron’s Corner to sit down with Peta, the woman behind IVF in the Outback. Peta and her partner Dickie live and work in one of the most remote parts of Australia, where NSW, Queensland and South Australia meet. It is a life of red...
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Rhi
This week on the Her Herd Podcast, we’re joined by Rhianon, a rural mum from South Australia’s Mid Murray region. After moving to the country for her husband’s farming career, Rhianon found herself navigating pregnancy and motherhood far from the support networks she had always known. She shares...
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Ag Dads and The Naked Farmer
When we talk about family, we often think about the people we are born into. This episode reminds us that family can also be built through friendship, generosity, courage, and community. This week on the Her Herd Podcast, I sit down with Ben Brooksby, whom many of you may know as The Naked…
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Kirra
Some journeys to parenthood are straightforward. Others ask more of us than we ever imagined. When Kirra first started trying to grow her family, she never expected it would lead her through years of fertility treatment, multiple surgeries, pregnancy complications, birth trauma, miscarriage, and...
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Allow me to re-introduce myself (Part 2)
In this second part of Jen's raw and honest re-introduction, the conversation dives deeper into the "authentic mess" of rural motherhood, personal health battles, and the relentless fight for better healthcare for country families. Jen opens the episode with a heartfelt tribute to her…
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Allow me to re-introduce myself (Part 1)
In this episode, Jen shares the origin story of Her Herd, which was sparked by her 2019 miscarriage amidst bushfires and her realization of the massive health gaps between city and rural maternity care. Jen and her guest-host navigate the "authentic mess" of motherhood and ADHD while discussing...
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Alicia
Alicia “Quirky” Lucas - Olympic gold medalist, commentator, physio and proud country girl - sits with me to unpack two wildly different births. We start in Tokyo during peak COVID, where language barriers, strict protocols and a scheduled breech caesarean meant Matt could only meet baby Matilda…
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Em (Part2)
Part 2 picks up in the glow of birth — that fierce post-birth high, the first feed, the shower, the “we did it” moment — and follows Em into the days and weeks that came next. What begins as ordinary newborn hard quickly tips into something else: fragmented postpartum care, escalating anxiety,...
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Em (Part1)
Today we sit with Em from Warwick, QLD - wife to Max and mum to two-year-old Levi - to trace a first pregnancy that began with hope and quickly collided with the same refrain we hear from so many rural first-time mums: “I didn’t know.” Em takes us from deciding to try for a baby, through eight...
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Shara
In this episode, we sit down with Shara, a rural mum who shares the extraordinary journey of her four births - each one completely different, each shaped by its own set of challenges, decisions, and lessons. From a hospital birth during the peak of COVID-19 restrictions at just 21, to the calm of…
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Jordan
In this episode, we sit down with Jordan, a mum of three from regional NSW, who shares her story of welcoming her son River into the world - born with a cleft lip and palate. Jordan speaks with openness and heart about the shock of receiving River’s diagnosis at the 20-week scan, and the...
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Leah
In this episode, we sit down with Leah, a mum of three living in Narrabri, who shares the raw, beautiful, and at times deeply challenging journey of becoming a parent in regional Australia. Leah’s story spans fertility struggles, an ectopic pregnancy, IVF, and the surprise of naturally conceiving...
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Tylia
Tylia shares the story of her first pregnancy with her son Harvey, now almost four - a pregnancy marked by placenta previa, a short cervix, leaking fluids and a birth that ended in a fast labour, significant blood loss, and later, complications that went undetected for six weeks. Her second...
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Kylie
In this episode, we sit down with Kylie, a certified pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doula from Griffith, NSW. Kylie shares her personal journey into motherhood, a journey filled with unexpected twists, deep resilience, and the kind of hard-earned wisdom that now shapes the beautiful support she...
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Georgie
This episode is one of those rare, unforgettable conversations—equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking, and deeply human. Georgie, a beautiful soul from Narromine, NSW (and an incredibly talented baby photographer), joins us to share her deeply personal journey through love, pregnancy, and...
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Alecia
What happens when maternity services start disappearing from rural towns? For Alecia, it wasn’t a question, it was her reality. In this episode, Jen Laurie chats with Alecia from the Maternity Consumers Network (MCN), whose passion for improving maternity care started close to home and quickly...
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Jemimah
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Jemimah - mother of three, passionate advocate for intentional movement, and the founder of Moved, a beautiful studio based in Armidale, Northern NSW. Jemimah isn’t just a guest - she’s also a listener of the podcast, and I absolutely love when our...
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Claire
This is a truly fascinating story—one that offers a rare glimpse into life in one of the most remote corners of Australia. It’s not often that I get the opportunity to speak with someone who has lived as remotely as today’s guest. Claire’s journey is remarkable: after leaving her career in the...
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Sara
Welcome to today's episode! If you love scrolling through warm, beautiful corners of the internet, chances are you’ve come across Sara’s world—StoneyCreek Flower Farm. It’s one of those peaceful, inspiring spaces that might even have you planning your own trip to a nursery. But today, we’re...
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Chloe
In this week’s episode of the podcast, Chloe shares her incredible and eye-opening birthing experience, revealing what happens when maternity services are an hour away. Chloe’s story is one of resilience and courage—she’s been through so much, from the heartbreaking loss of her daughter at 26...
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Sophie (Part2)
When we first sat down with Sophie in Episode One, we were introduced to a woman whose openness, raw emotion, and unwavering honesty set the bar for everything that followed. Sophie's ability to share the highs and lows of her life – from motherhood to running a sheep farm with her husband Ross…
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Raechel
In this heartfelt podcast episode, I sit down with Raechel, an incredibly talented country singer-songwriter, whose story is as inspiring as her music. Raechel’s journey into the world of songwriting was deeply shaped by her childhood spent performing in her family band, while traveling and…
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Kate
Welcome to this powerful episode of Her Herd, where we’re joined by the brilliant, witty, and incredibly passionate Kate Brow. Kate’s the kind of rural mum who manages to juggle a high-profile job with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade while running a sheep and cattle farm in rural New...
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Kirsty - Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Kirsty Bryant. If you listened to Part 1, you know just how powerful Kirsty's story is. From being the first woman to receive a uterus transplant to navigating her IVF journey, Kirsty has faced challenges most people can’t even imagine. But her story is...
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Kirsty - Part 1
Let me introduce you to a very special friend of mine—Kirsty Bryant. You may have heard her name before because, well, she's kind of a big deal. Kirsty made history as the first woman to receive a uterus transplant, but her story goes so much deeper than that. Her journey with her husband Nick…
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Matt
In today’s episode, we are joined by Matt, who shares his deeply personal journey through pregnancy after loss, the challenges, and the emotional complexities of navigating grief, hope, and the desire to grow their family. Matt's story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and the deep bond he and...
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Tim
Welcome to a very special episode of The Herd podcast! Today’s episode is unlike anything you’ve heard before, as I sit down with my brother, Tim. Tim and his wife, Sammy, have always faced life's challenges with their trademark "get on with it" attitude, and this conversation is no different....
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Ryan
Ryan’s story is one of deep vulnerability and honesty, and his unique perspective as a husband and father adds a layer to the conversation that we don't often hear from men. He shares the highs and lows of their IVF journey, the emotional toll of multiple miscarriages, and the weight of grief…
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Katie
Meet Katie Francis: a community champion, advocate, and all-around superstar! Since founding Bloss Riverina in 2018, Katie has been instrumental in expanding support for families navigating grief after pregnancy loss. Growing up in Downside, a charming regional town near Wagga Wagga, she embraced…
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Tori
Tori is often described as a ray of sunshine, and that couldn’t be more spot-on. Her infectious smile and the genuine joy she radiates when she greets you are just the surface of her true magic. What really sets Tori apart is the way she makes everyone around her feel—it's her superpower. Today,...
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Kimmie
Kimmie is the @ruraldietician - but that’s just one of many hats she wears on any given day. Kimmie is a mum of four, three of which she has living in her home. Kimmie takes us through her journey of how her beautiful family has come to be. Kimmie is warm and kind. She is vulnerable with her…
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Acacia
When I first looked at the unedited version of this episode, I was sure it was two episodes, but as I listened, I just could not find a point in which I could cut it in half. As you listen, you you will begin to understand, that what happened in Acacia first two births, really sets you up to...
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Clare
Clare Hockings is a name you might have heard before, that’s because her, and her love, Farmer Brad met on the little-known Australia tv show Farmer Wants and Wife. Now I can’t speak for Brad, but I have had a chance to have a good chat to Clare, and I have to say the way she met Brad is really…
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Tiarni
When I caught up with Tiarna from @helloblossomsbouquets she was in her third trimester with her fourth baby, a baby girl who she was so excited to welcome. Tiarna is the creative genius behind the incredible blooms you can find in @transwestfuels, and just before your brain goes there THESE ARE...
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Ash
Ash’s opening line to me was that she loves babies, and by the end of our conversation. together, I had no doubt about that. Ash lives with her husband and high school sweetheart in (as she described it) sunny gunny Gunnedah NSW, together they have three beautiful babies. Ash has had three unique...
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Cait
Cait is a primary teacher, wife to Charlie and mum to her incredible little boy Clancy. Clancy does things his way. Literally! – you will understand exactly what I mean when you listen. By the end of this interview, you will also be saying “that’s so Clancy”. When I first met Cait, she said to me...
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Rochelle
Welcome to season 3! We couldn’t think of a better person to kick off season three during bereaved parents’ month than Rochelle from @ Rochelle is a mum, wife and incredible rural women deeply embedded in her community. She knows grief and loss more than most people. Rochelle candidly shares her...
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Dr. Rachael Knight
Dr Rachael Knight is the Clinical Director of Riverina IVF Wagga Wagga and Life Fertility Clinic Melbourne. She has been helping couples achieve their dream of having a family for over 20 years. Racheal speaks about this as her passion, and motivator to help people become mums. It’s the way she...
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Her Herbs
Her Herd presents Katie from Her Herbs (yes Katie I both know that is a bloody mouthful – say it 10 times fast just for fun) a true creative and thoughtful natural therapies solution for rural families. When I first met Katie, and she was running me through the principles and purpose of her...
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Sarah (Wish Collective)
Sarah is someone who I am incredibly proud to call a friend. Our friendship has emerged out of a surprising place, online through share experience, and mission to support, help, and advocate for rural communities and people. See Sarah and her husband Steve run the Wish Collective, a small grass...
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Megan
Megan is an incredible woman. FULL STOP. The work she does supporting rural families, the life she has lived, the wisdom she has is INCREDIBLE. Megan is the mother of 5 beautiful boys, she is a wife, a loving grandmother, and an incredible writer. Megan works in the Hospital to Home program doing...
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Brittany
Brittany has one hell of a story to tell. If I had to summaries her journey to three beautiful boys in a sentence it would be: “This is the journey of a women who lived and learnt, and from that did it different.” That’s right, from three births Brittany has had three incredibly different...
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Kate-lyn
Kate-Lyn and her partner Jack have been working towards building their family together for the last three years. Kate-Lyn a health twenty-three-year-old reach out to me late last year with her story that she felt she needed to share. As I opened her email, while sipping my tea, and sat with my...
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Em
Words like “warrior” and “survivor” get thrown around a lot these days. I often really struggle using these words in either my personal or professional life because I never want to offend, or upset someone with the words I have chosen to describe them or their journey or story. However, in this...
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Elle
They say dogs are the best judge of characters. If this is true than there could be no better character than Elle. See Elle is what we have all come to expect of the women in our rural communities, practical, creative, kind, and determined. Elle generously shares her experience of birthing…
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Maddi
Where do I even start with this episode… This is the episode to listen to if you have Endometriosis and have ever wonder about how it will affect your fertility. This is the episode to listen to if you have ever wondered about contraception, and its long term affects and implications on the body....
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Helen
We had sooo many AH-HA moments with this conversation; strap in because you too are about to have so many … This is the episode for you if you have ever wondered about the connection between, mind, body, and health after having a baby. If you didn’t know what postpartum depletion was before...
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Ash & Lani (Part 2)
In part 2 of this amazing three way conversation, we find out from Ash and Lani how they make it through their grief with Cav to be able to face IVF and pregnancy again. Ash and Lani both speak so well about how their miscarriage affected them individually and as a couple, and how they managed to...
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Ash & Lani (Part 1)
HOLD ON, because this is a big one – actually it is so big it is a two-part episode (I have tried my best to make it a cliff hanger, but don’t worry there are spoilers throughout). This is a big one because, it’s a three-way conversation. Ash and Lani both generously gave up one of their…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Her Herd, a podcast for rural mums, by a rural Mum. Hi I'm Jen, your host and founder of Her Herd. Thanks so much for joining me. Her Herd is a safe space. A place for rural women to share, learn and feel empowered and supported in their motherhood journey. Each week I'll be chatting to country mums' and health care professionals, bringing you fertility, pregnancy and birth stories to help guide and inspire rural women on their motherhood journey. We'll discuss the complexities of parenting and the influences that develop our mothering. Pregnancy and birth often presents many unknowns, often with limited options, especially in our rural health communities. But as you'll hear, rural mums and resilient. So join me as we explore the narratives, values and experiences that weave together to contribute to our overall being as mothers. Let this podcast be your best friend, sharing your happiness, your grief, and laying out the shit noone tells you. <p style='color:grey; font-si
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Welcome to Her Herd, a podcast for rural mums, by a rural Mum. Hi I'm Jen, your host and founder of Her Herd. Thanks so much for joining me. Her Herd is a safe space. A place for rural women to share, learn and feel empowered and supported in their motherhood journey. Each week I'll be chatting to...
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