About this episode

Miranda and Barbara Tapsell discuss motherhood, family traditions, and the lessons learned from their family's experiences.

In part two, proud Larrakia and Tiwi women Miranda Tapsell and her mum, Barbara, reflect on motherhood, grandparenthood, and the family traditions they hope to pass on. They share the hilarious story of Barbara "testing" Miranda's now-husband James, discuss raising children connected to their First Nations heritage, and reveal the relationship lessons Miranda has taken from her parents' 50-year marriage. It's a heartfelt conversation about love, culture, identity, and the family bonds that grow stronger with time.

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