Navigating the Mum Juggle in the Country: How Lisa Balances Work, Kids & Farm Life

You think the school drop-off is tough in the city? Try doing it with two kids, 170 acres of farmland, no running water from mains, and a 90-minute commute to work. 

I chat with Lisa Judson, a working mum of two living in regional Western Australia. Lisa shares what life is really like juggling career, motherhood, and a farm, all without access to city conveniences like town water, rubbish collection, or nearby daycare. As Lisa comments "my parents are only an hour away" - a relative short distance for the country. 

Lisa is so well organised, built a great community around her, and she has a great approach to working mum life with so many great tips that are useful regardless if you live in the city or country. 

We dive into:

• The logistical juggle of long commutes, limited childcare, and off-grid living
• How Lisa returned to full-time work with two kids under five
• Why community care and asking for help are survival strategies, not weaknesses
• The importance of good communication, systems, and flexibility in rural working motherhood

Whether you live in the city or the country, this episode will leave you with new ideas, empathy, and a reminder: working mums are stronger than we realise – especially when we stop trying to do it all alone.

 

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