Power to Care

Kristine Rawlinson, Michelle Willoughby
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🎙️ Power to Care Radio Real conversations. Real carers. Real community. Power to Care Radio is a community made podcast bringing the voices of unpaid carers out of the shadows and into the centre of the conversation. The show is hosted by lived-experience advocates and explores the realities of caring across disability, mental health, chronic illness, ageing, and complex family life — with honesty, warmth, humour, and heart. Each episode blends: Lived experience stories (the raw and the real)Practical information from across health, disability, aged care, and carer support systemsCommunity connection through music, culture, and shared languageLight-hearted segments that create space to breathe, laugh, and feel less alonePower to Care Radio is not about “fixing” carers — it’s about seeing them, valuing them, and building a more connected, carer-aware community. 🎧 For carers. By carers. With the whole community invited. Powered by Power to Care.

Episodes

  1. Apr 25

    Will you remember me?

    Power to Care Radio continues to hold space for the real and often complex experiences of carers—sharing stories that reflect both the love and the weight of caring. In this episode, Kristine Rawlinson and co-host Michelle Willoughby are joined by Marg Berry, who speaks openly about her journey as a carer for her husband living with dementia. Together, they explore the evolving nature of caring as needs change over time, and the emotional realities that come with it. Marg shares her experience of facing one of the most difficult decisions many carers encounter—transitioning a loved one into residential care. This conversation gently unpacks the layers of that decision: love, responsibility, grief, relief, guilt, and the ongoing connection that remains even when care arrangements change. Episode 4 offers insight, compassion, and reassurance for anyone navigating similar paths, highlighting that these decisions are never simple—but they are often made with deep care and courage. Power to Care Radio continues its mission to ensure carers are seen, supported, and valued—through every stage of their journey.

  2. Apr 25

    Young guns

    Power to Care Radio continues to amplify the voices and lived experiences of carers—creating space for honest conversations that are too often overlooked. In this episode, host Kristine Rawlinson is joined by a very special guest—her daughter, Eloise—for a deeply personal conversation about life as a young carer. Together, they explore what it means to grow up balancing the everyday realities of being a teenager alongside the added responsibilities and emotional complexities of caring. Eloise shares her perspective on navigating school, friendships, identity, and independence, while also supporting a family member. This episode shines a light on the unique challenges young carers face—often invisible, often unspoken—and the resilience they develop along the way. Episode 3 is both a powerful insight and a gentle reminder: young carers are not just “helpers” in the background—they are young people with their own needs, aspirations, and voices that deserve to be heard. Power to Care Radio continues its mission to ensure carers of all ages are seen, supported, and valued.

  3. Apr 25

    Episode 1 - Learning to Fly!

    Power to Care Radio is a platform for the voices, stories, and strength of unpaid carers—people whose contributions often go unseen, yet underpin the wellbeing of our communities every single day. Hosted by Kristine Rawlinson, CEO of Power to Care and a lifelong advocate with over 30 years’ experience across health, policy, and community leadership, alongside co-host Michelle Willoughby, a respected professional in the carer sector, this series brings together real and grounded conversations about caring. Michelle also brings deep lived experience as a carer for her mother, who recently passed away from Huntington’s Disease, offering insight shaped by both love and loss. Together, Kristine and Michelle create a space where honesty, connection, and advocacy meet—bridging professional knowledge with lived reality. In this first episode, we set the scene—exploring what it truly means to be a carer, the hidden realities behind the role, and why it’s time to shift the narrative. From navigating systems to preserving identity, from burnout to resilience, this is a conversation that recognises carers not as an afterthought, but as essential. This is more than a radio show—it’s a movement to ensure carers are seen, heard, and valued.

  4. Apr 19

    Episode 2 - You've got a friend in me

    Power to Care Radio continues to shine a light on the voices, experiences, and strength of unpaid carers—those who hold so much together, often without recognition. Hosted by Kristine Rawlinson, CEO of Power to Care, alongside co-host Michelle Willoughby, a professional in the carer sector with deep lived experience, this episode welcomes a special guest—Michelle’s friend Amanda. Together, they bring a heartfelt and practical conversation about the role of community in the lives of carers and the people they support. In Episode 2, we explore how connection can be the difference between isolation and belonging. From informal networks of friends and neighbours to structured community programs, we unpack what meaningful support really looks like—and why it matters. Amanda shares her perspective on showing up, staying connected, and the small but powerful ways community can sustain carers through both everyday challenges and life’s most difficult moments. This episode is a reminder that no one should have to do this alone. When community wraps around carers, everyone is stronger. Power to Care Radio is more than a conversation—it’s a growing movement to ensure carers are seen, supported, and valued.

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About

🎙️ Power to Care Radio Real conversations. Real carers. Real community. Power to Care Radio is a community made podcast bringing the voices of unpaid carers out of the shadows and into the centre of the conversation. The show is hosted by lived-experience advocates and explores the realities of caring across disability, mental health, chronic illness, ageing, and complex family life — with honesty, warmth, humour, and heart. Each episode blends: Lived experience stories (the raw and the real)Practical information from across health, disability, aged care, and carer support systemsCommunity connection through music, culture, and shared languageLight-hearted segments that create space to breathe, laugh, and feel less alonePower to Care Radio is not about “fixing” carers — it’s about seeing them, valuing them, and building a more connected, carer-aware community. 🎧 For carers. By carers. With the whole community invited. Powered by Power to Care.

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  • Creator
    Kristine Rawlinson, Michelle Willoughby
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Power to Care
  • Show Website
    Power to Care