Motherland Australia

← Motherland Australia19 Jul · 50 min

306: Lezli Burgess on Leaving Texas for Love and Building a Life on Remote Bruny Island

306: Lezli Burgess on Leaving Texas for Love and Building a Life on Remote Bruny Island19 Jul50 min

Lezli Burgess was living in Austin, Texas when she met the love of her life. The only problem? He was from Tasmania. Just six months later, she moved to the other side of the world for a man she barely knew. Today, she's raising two young sons with her husband, Cameron, on Bruny Island. But motherhood in one of Australia's most remote communities hasn't always been easy, with no childcare, no hospital, and neighbours who become your lifeline. On today's episode, Lezli shares her extraordinary...