Married to the Job
Married to the Job
Erin Bourke
A podcast for partners of Emergency Services workers and those considering the lifestyle change. Stories, opinions and honesty about what it's like when your partner works in Emergency Services and the impacts of ultimately being 'married to the job'. Hosted by Mum of 4, Erin Bourke who's husband Matt has been a firefighter since 2016. You can follow me at @erinlbourke or @theparentshub and you're welcome to email me at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last Pod for the Year!
A little inspo and some ideas to hopefully help ease the load this end of year! You've got this!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2023
19 min
Part 2. Interview with my Husband - MATT BOURKE
PART 2 - Talking with my wonderful husband yet about what it’s like to be a firefighter, what he thinks is the most unexpected part of the role is, what he does on his days off, the perks (and cons) of annual leave as a firefighter and what he finds to be the hardest part of the job, mental health, career progression and the job and how we handle things as a couple. Matt’s biggest tips if you’re considering doing the brigade and our advice!* don’t mind the dog sleeping in the background and the people who decided to garden!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2023
40 min
Part 1. Interview with my Husband - MATT BOURKE
PART 1 - Talking with my wonderful husband yet about what it’s like to be a firefighter, what he thinks is the most unexpected part of the role is, what he does on his days off, the perks (and cons) of annual leave as a firefighter and what he finds to be the hardest part of the job, mental health, career progression and the job and how we handle things as a couple. Matt’s biggest tips if you’re considering doing the brigade and our advice!* don’t mind the dog sleeping in the background and the people who decided to garden!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2023
22 min
My 4th Birth... Story!
I'm sharing my birth story, the impacts of a job that allows barely any paternal leave and how I've gotten through my 4th, first year!3rd Birth Photos - https://www.veronikasandersonphoto.com/baby-pippa ** Language warning **And apologies for the background noise!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2023
38 min
Life Update: Tears included.
An honest and vulnerable account of my current struggle with hubby working 4 days away/4 days home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2023
12 min
Routines and Life - the never-ending pivot!
In this episode I share how about the juggle, lack of structure and lack of routine has been and how I juggle, pivot and work around my husbands role! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2023
17 min
How it all started for us!
How it all started, back in 2016 (and even before that!) Matt became a firefighter. Hear the story of how it all began for Matt and I! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2023
19 min
Paramedic Wife Life Part.2
On this episode I chat with Crystal Atkins who's husband is a Paramedic in Victoria.We chat all about:Working our lives around being 'Married to the Job'Limited nights together, sleeping alone and the impact that has on your relationshipNights aloneThe challenge of empathy with sleep and the workSolo parenting a lot of the timeMisconceptions Spending extra time together when your partner is on leaveMeal times alone and then adjusting to them homeChildren not understanding the job and shiftsRoutines and how challenging they areFeeling isolated as a MumCalendars are life when you're 'Married to the Job'Plus so much more.. this is part 2 of 3 with Crystal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2023
29 min
Paramedic Wife Life Part.1
On this episode I chat with Crystal Atkins who's husband is a Paramedic in Victoria. We chat all about:Recruitment process for Paramedics in VictoriaThe possibility of moving for the jobShiftwork sleep... with kidsFeeling different from your Mums GroupWanting connection with other women who get it!Christmas married to the jobPlus so much more.. this is part 1 of 3 with Crystal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2023
23 min
A little about me - your host!
In this episode you'll get a brief intro to me, Erin, your host! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2023
4 min
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