Ducks on the Pond

A podcast for rural women... by rural women. Hosted by Kirsten Diprose and Jackie Elliott, they seek expert advice and the stories of other rural women on issues such as succession planning, motherhood, starting a business...running for politics and much more!

Podcasting since 2021 • 108 episodes

Ducks on the Pond

Latest Episodes

How to beat perfectionism and thrive at work and in life - Lynne Cazaly

What should you do when your ideas at work are always getting shot down? Or you’re being micromanaged by your boss? Or letting perfectionism stand in your way? Workplace expert Lynne Cazaly<...

May 07, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 4 • 58:09

How to Talk About Climate Change Without Losing People - Dr Rebecca Huntley and Prof. Leslie Hughes

Climate change can be one of those topics that people either avoid, argue about, or feel completely overwhelmed by. Meanwhile, climate policy is often a political football.So how do we have better conversations about it, especially...

April 23, 2026 • 56:38

The Quiet Crisis: Life Inside Complex Mental Illness - Amanda Gaudion

This is a big, honest, and deeply human conversation.In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Warrnambool mother, Amanda Gaudion, who shares the story of her former husband Troy — a devoted dad, police officer, and someone who experienced...

April 09, 2026 • 57:24

How to Have Difficult Conversations and Forge an Unconventional Career in Ag - Liz Brennan

When was the last time you had a difficult conversation? Maybe it was with a family member, at work or even within your community. While it can be easy for us to shy away from hard chats, our next guest considers her ability to have “crunchy” c...

March 26, 2026 • Season 8 • Episode 1 • 42:59

Season 8: Removing the blame and shame around weight loss - Introducing, Bronwyn Fletcher, Weighting for Happiness (Trailer)

Ducks on the Pond is back with Season 8!Hear what's coming up on this powerful 10 episode season and meet Bronwyn Fletcher, founder of Weighting for Happiness.... and Ducks Season 8...

March 19, 2026 • Season 8 • 12:18

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