Sick and Tired Aotearoa

About Sick and Tired Aotearoa

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

Publisher

MPR - Manawatu People's Radio

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Aug 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Episode 27 - Raewyn Burrough (RNB Physio) Mobility Aids

   This week we catch up with Raewyn Burrough, Neuro-Physiotherapist from RNB Physio. We talk about mobility aids, how they are used, and the barriers people face when using them and getting access to them. https//rnbphysio.co.nz Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Episode 26 - Green Candidate Louise Hutt

   This week, we meet Green Party Candidate Louise Hutt, who has lived experience of chronic pain and Long Covid. They share their journey of chronic illness and disability. They talk about their time as a former Hamilton City Councillor, and the reasons why they became a politician. They also tell us what they think needs to happen in government, to support people living with chronic illness and disability. https://www.greens.org.nz/louisehutt_2026 Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Episode 25 - Carers NZ, Family carers (dementia)

   Special Interest Interview: This week, we speak to Laurie Hilsgen, CEO of Carers NZ about how they support and advocate for family carers. https://carers.net.nz Lived Experience Interview: We meet Kim, who shares her lived experience of caring for her father through his dementia journey. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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