A life of loud, love, and purpose.
Life as a mum to four energetic, adventurous boys and married for over 20 years is full of noise, mess, and meaning. Living in Australia, I’m constantly moving between outdoor adventures like rock climbing, camping, and swimming, and the quieter comforts of home—whether that’s cooking, knitting, or sharing heartfelt conversations with friends. I love creating spaces where women can come together, feel known, and be encouraged.
We’ve experienced both traditional schooling and now home educate—a shift that’s brought its own joys and challenges. I approach motherhood with energy and curiosity, but it’s my faith in Jesus that grounds it all. Through trial, prayer, community, and grace, I’ve been shaped—stretched by the beautiful chaos of raising boys and continually reminded that parenting is a journey best walked in faith and togetherness.
Faith-led, knowledge-fueled.
But let me be clear: I haven’t figured it all out. Parenting is something I have to work at daily. I mess up, I pray hard, and I often feel stretched. That’s one of the biggest reasons I started this podcast—not because I have all the answers, but because none of us do. What I do have is a deep desire to learn from others.
Faith in Jesus is the foundation of it all. It grounds me in the middle of motherhood’s challenges and reminds me daily that I don’t have to figure it all out on my own. I’m learning to lead with prayer, grace, and humility—and to be okay with not having it all together. Parenting four boys has stretched me in ways I never expected. It’s been like learning a new language: full of noise, motion, and so much beauty.
Alongside conversations with everyday mums, I’ll also be bringing in experts—women who are not only leaders in their fields but also mothers of boys themselves. From child development and education to mental health, faith, and physical wellbeing, these women bring a powerful blend of knowledge and lived experience. My hope is that their insight, paired with their real-life parenting journeys, will offer practical wisdom that’s both trustworthy and deeply relatable.
Why Real Life with Boys exists.
Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with mums navigating the ups and downs of raising boys. Again and again, I’ve seen the same longing—for guidance, encouragement, and real-life wisdom. As I’ve witnessed the overwhelm so many mothers experience, both in person and online, one thing has become clear: we need each other. Not polished perfection, but honest stories. We need the voices of women who’ve walked this road ahead of us—even if they’ve done so quietly, without recognition or a platform—because their experiences are deeply valuable and worth sharing.
While I’ll share pieces of my own journey, this podcast is mostly about drawing on the experiences of other mothers. You’ll hear from women who have parented faithfully in the everyday, whose stories are rich with insight, humor, and hard-won wisdom. These are the voices I want to learn from—and I believe they will encourage and equip you too.
My Hope for You.
That this podcast encourages you.
Equips you.
And reminds you that you’re never alone in this journey.
We’re navigating boyhood together—one real, faith-filled conversation at a time.