Sick and Tired Aotearoa

MPR - Manawatu People's Radio
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I'm Renee and in 2022, I caught Covid 19. It flipped my world upside down. I went from being a City Councillor for Palmerston North, to being bedbound and in a powerchair. I've now been diagnosed with Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. I'm still waiting on hospital departments so will probably end up with more diagnoses. I would say I'm now 3% of what I used to be. I started this radio show/podcast to remind the world that there are loads of people in Aotearoa New Zealand who are struggling, and they need our support. Each episode features: - a special interest interview from an organisation, medical professional, politician or advocate - a breathing exercise - relaxing instrumental music - an interview from someone with lived experience of chronic illness - a Call to Action To get in touch email: sickandtiredaotearoa@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 12 - Pernicious Anaemia Society, Dr. April Yorke

    Special Interest Interview: We meet Martine Cotton, the coordinator for the Australia/New Zealand Support Group of the Pernicious Anaemia Society. To find out more, head to: https://pernicious-anaemia-society.org Lived Experience Interview: We also chat with Dr April Yorke who has lived experience of Pernicious Anaemia. We talk about the challenges she faced, and how it impacted on her and her children. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

    28 min

  2. FEB 18

    Episode 11 - Chronic illness and relationships with Laura Wolf, and Hugh Dingwall

    We are back in the studio, and our first episode for 2026 is all about chronic illness and relationships. Special Interest Interview: We catch up with NZ Author Laura Wolf and discuss the challenges of having chronic illness and dating. Read more Laura Wolf here: www.laurawolfbookclub.wordpress.com Lived Experience Interview: We then put Renee’s husband Hugh in the hot seat - talking about how their relationship has changed since she developed chronic illness. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

    27 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    Sick and Tired Aotearoa - END OF SEASON 1

    Hugh briefly takes over the show to announce the end of year hiatus and new episodes in 2026. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

    2 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 10 - Life update

    This week we move away from our usual format to bring you half an hour of discussion on the issues I am currently having with capacity. It's a bit of a rant, but hopefully entertaining and perhaps even informative. Normal service will resume as soon as feasible.

    28 min

  5. 10/15/2025

    Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 09 - 'Rest as a Warrior Pursuit' with Catherine Appleby, Britney Cheng

    Special Interest Interview: Catherine Appleby introduces us to the concept of "Rest as a Warrior Pursuit". We look at some reasons why Rest is so important and why we sometimes struggle with it. Lived Experience Interview: We then chat with Britney Cheng, a young person with lived experience of fibromyalgia. She shares the struggles she faces and the impact this has had on her life.

    27 min

  6. 10/08/2025

    Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 08 - Laura Wolf (Author), Kyle

    Special Interest Interview: We chat with NZ Author Laura Wolf about her book "Working Through Chronic Pain and Fatigue". Have a listen, then check out this book or her collection of romance novels. www.laurawolfbookclub.wordpress.com Lived Experience Interview: We then meet Kyle, who has lived experience of fibromyalgia. He shares his journey of balancing his pain with being a parent and working full time.

    24 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 07 - Hokonui Physio, Sarah Hoefhamer

    Special Interest Interview: Our first interview discusses modalities to calm the nervous system, with Lauren Turner from Hokonui Physio. Have a listen, then visit their website here: www.hokonuiphysio.com Lived Experience Interview: We then hear from Sarah Hoefhamer, who has had lived experience of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since infancy. We talk about how she has coped with life and parenting. Note: Throughout the interview I use the term "chronic fatigue". I understand that some people prefer the full term "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". I do endeavour to use correct terminology, but I also suffer from brain fog.

    28 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 06 - Long Covid Support Aotearoa, Thomas Goss

    Special Interest Interview: Today, we meet Larisa Hockey, one of the leaders of Long Covid Support Aotearoa. We talk about what Long Covid is, symptoms, and the challenges that people with Long Covid can face. We also talk about the Long Covid Support Aotearoa Facebook group. Have a listen, then visit their website here: www.longcovidsupport.co.nz Lived Experience Interview: We chat with Thomas Goss, who has lived experience of Long Covid. We talk about what his life was like before he developed Long Covid, and how he copes with this chronic illness.

    28 min

  9. 09/03/2025

    Sick and Tired Aotearoa Episode 05 - Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith, Áine Kelly-Costello

    Special Interest Interview: We talk to Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith about the different ways that Council supports people with chronic illness or disabilities. Local elections are happening now throughout the country. Have a listen to these examples, and make sure that your local candidates value this type of community spending. You can find more info at www.policy.nz Lived Experience Interview: We meet Áine Kelly-Costello, a young disabled person with lived experience of Long Covid, and chat about their journey of becoming unwell whilst overseas.

    28 min
  • 9 Episodes

About

I'm Renee and in 2022, I caught Covid 19. It flipped my world upside down. I went from being a City Councillor for Palmerston North, to being bedbound and in a powerchair. I've now been diagnosed with Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. I'm still waiting on hospital departments so will probably end up with more diagnoses. I would say I'm now 3% of what I used to be. I started this radio show/podcast to remind the world that there are loads of people in Aotearoa New Zealand who are struggling, and they need our support. Each episode features: - a special interest interview from an organisation, medical professional, politician or advocate - a breathing exercise - relaxing instrumental music - an interview from someone with lived experience of chronic illness - a Call to Action To get in touch email: sickandtiredaotearoa@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    MPR - Manawatu People's Radio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Manawatu Peoples Radio
  • Show Website
    Sick and Tired Aotearoa